What does everyone do for a living? Im a fulltime student and work partime at a trucking company.

Mechanical Engineer, CNC Programmer, Estimater, and Sales, and some IS

Construction foreman.

Landscraper

maintenance supervisor for a major hotel. make about $80k/year.

quad aftermarket business. Yes I love my job. :)

Encryption Consultant for the State of Texas.

Lead Operator on a Oil/Gas Platform
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Graduating this Saturday from Nursing school... currently lookin for a job

I'm a Dosimetrist in Radiation Oncology and a Licenced Radiation Therapist. Translation: I calculate the radiation dose for treatments of cancer patients.

I'm a Dosimetrist in Radiation Oncology and a Licenced Radiation Therapist. Translation: I calculate the radiation dose for treatments of cancer patients.

My girlfriend - soon to be fiance' - maybe, if she's lucky (woohoo :yay:) is a radiation therapist as well for UT Southwestern in Dallas.

I myself, own a website design company www.swopeoffice.com (http://www.swopeoffice.com) I'll give forum members discounts if they need a website :)

Lead Estimator and Project Manager for a commercial roofing company.

My girlfriend - soon to be fiance' - maybe, if she's lucky (woohoo :yay:) is a radiation therapist as well for UT Southwestern in Dallas.

I myself, own a website design company www.swopeoffice.com (http://www.swopeoffice.com) I'll give forum members discounts if they need a website :)


Cool, it's nice when someone has some idea of what I do. I work for the Feds. at the VA Medical Center in Albany NY

Cool, it's nice when someone has some idea of what I do. I work for the Feds. at the VA Medical Center in Albany NY

Nice, I think her checks come from the gov in some fasion or form, i dunno. I know UT is University Of Texas, so it might have something to do with it. It's the best place in North Texas for this sort of stuff.

I drive an ocean-going tug and barge hauling just about anything, from coal to rice and corn, all over the world.

Lead Operator on a Oil/Gas Platform
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You work on a corner marker for a slalom course...LOL
We dodge these rigs all of the time

I drive an ocean-going tug and barge hauling just about anything, from coal to rice and corn, all over the world.


So you are the proverbial "slow boat to China".

So you are the proverbial "slow boat to China".

You got it. A whole 11 knots, for days on end. Cant wait to get back off the boat for my speed fix...

You got it. A whole 11 knots, for days on end. Cant wait to get back off the boat for my speed fix...

Do you connect using an air card?

Do you connect using an air card?

If anything it would be a satellite connection of sorts. No cell towers out there in the middle of the land of the sea serpents and monsters and whatnot.

Yar!

I use an aircard when near land, like the local runs, but no access when traveling across the Atlantic or Pacific.

If anything it would be a satellite connection of sorts. No cell towers out there in the middle of the land of the sea serpents and monsters and whatnot.

Yar!

We do have towers till about 150 miles out unitl you hit the shelf. After that its all satellite.

I did place those mighty oil rigs (was a contract navigator for exxon exploration company) and also marked pipeline locations so the underwater welders could install the piplelines to the rigs... i wont even get into wages ..was sick though haha... got tired of the hours and time away from home ... i was either out in the gulf off the coast of Lousiana / Texas ..even Alaska or in the North Sea for BP.

then i was a locomotive engineer for UP ... broke my neck ... now im retired... and race quads and streetbikes.

Lead Operator on a Oil/Gas Platform
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who do you work for... IOC? or are you some company man? what block is your platform in? i work for OAR and COMM engineering out of Lafayette. i probly met you once already.

Yea IOC on the Merit Energy Contract, At the end of this year they are supposed to hire all of us Lead operators on directly. We use OAR often, Im on EI 261

Yea IOC on the Merit Energy Contract, At the end of this year they are supposed to hire all of us Lead operators on directly. We use OAR often, Im on EI 261

ok, Merit is an awsome company i like to do work for them. i haven't been to your platform, i been to ST53, SS198, EI240. do you know squart, he is a run around handy man (electrician). i would like to have a job like that.

Yep he (squirt) stays out at our platform often, He's on vacation this week though. You can see our place from 240 to the south.

Yep he (squirt) stays out at our platform often, He's on vacation this week though. You can see our place from 240 to the south.

whats your name? my name is nick, next time ya'll have a problem ask for me or next time we have to come out for maintaince i'll make sure your the lead on the platform when i come out.

Damian,

salesman

hand model



Ahahahahahahahaha

certified power sport repair tech now currently employed at champion cycle center in covington la

I work for a Mercedes Benz in an assembly plant were I build M and R classes.
www.mbusi.com

I work for a Mercedes Benz in an assembly plant were I build M and R classes.
www.mbusi.com (http://www.mbusi.com)


I've passed your place several times on the way to Hotlanta.

Well, you was 2 miles from the house then because thats how far I live from the plant. Just off exit 89 on I20/59.

It's been years since I've been that way, maybe 8 or more, but I remember seing it and the cops driving around in "M" classes.

saw this thread thought is was funny a lot of people don't seem to post or haven't been on in a long time! lets see if we can get it going again....

I am a leasing manager at a Lincoln Mercury store and have a side business doing Interior Design... really like design floor plans not so much decorating.

Interior Design... really like design floor plans not so much decorating.

I'm about to hire a commercial one to design our new offices... yay!:yay:

Own a commercial contracting company.

Computer system analyst for the Air Force.

I posted this before, but I am the director/CEO of a residential alcohol and drug facility in San Francisco. I am also state certified as a substance abuse counselor, so you could say that I'm actually.... "roadkill CAS" (Certified Addiction Specialist)

roadkill

During the day i'm an IT manager and at night you can find me at our gym that we opened almost 2 years ago.

http://anytimefitness.com/en-us/clubs/1456/Sagamore-Hills-OH-health-club

Go under Meet our team and that's me. My wife stuck that up there without me knowning about it! I'll get her back for that one :)

right now i work on and sell heavy equipment(john deere) at pape machinery, and i am about a yeah out from finishing my school for civil engineering.

I work as the Guatemala country manager for a division of AP Moller-Maersk Group, a Danish shipping line. I am in charge of container yards, maintenance and repair and trucking operations. I am a Mechanical Engineer.

I am an industrial mechanic. everthing form 120v-64000v. AB PLC. Pumping, grinding, milling. Even can change a light bulb.

My line of work is quite boring compared to some of the others I've read but I'll tell you anyway... I work for a bank in the International Banking Division. I cover the Retail & Commercial network from Coastal New Jersey down to Miami, FL so I get to do a good bit of traveling.

Server encryption now.

Contract computer work whore mostly now.

Farmer / Agricultural engineer. We build most of our own machinery too.

Wow, there are a lot of really cool jobs in here. I never realised the wide variety of careers there are here.

I previously was a fabricator/welder for ams (www.amsperformance.com (http://www.amsperformance.com)). Currently I'm a fire fighter/ Paramedic. Plan on keeping it that way, people are stupid and I'll always have job security...

We build most of our own machinery too.

You ever finish making "Robot Girlfriend"?

No but I sent you the robot sheep you wanted .Should be with you any day now.

No but I sent you the robot sheep you wanted .Should be with you any day now.

Good, it has your face though right? You know I'm into that.

The request form just said "34 sheep with lingerie"
and thats what I sent.

I can't wait!

electrican..

oil feild suppervisor kinda a shitty job but it pays the bills

I previously was a fabricator/welder for ams (www.amsperformance.com (http://www.amsperformance.com)). Currently I'm a fire fighter/ Paramedic. Plan on keeping it that way, people are stupid and I'll always have job security...

SWEET! Can you get me parts cheap? :) My daily driver/track car/ tow car is a Subaru STI :)

oil feild suppervisor kinda a shitty job but it pays the bills

What company do you work for?

I install ceramic tile,floors,showers,backsplashes,ect.

I work in a Scrap Metal yard. I drive a forklift and load and unload trucks/containers. I drive a bobcat as well. I also sort metal work on a sheer, bricker, baler, shot blast ect ect. Its labor intentive and does not pay that well.

I did just recieve my degree in Business Admin. and im working on a business management technology degree to tie together.

Local 5 Elevator Constuctors

I am, and allways have been, self employed. Small general contractor, I worked with my brother when I was younger, but he got tired or lazy, not sure which.lol. About 7 years ago, I hired my nephew and things couldn't be better. We're not getting rich by any means, but we live compfortable with the knowledge that we earned it' I'm just a simple working man. Nothing near as glamoris as some of you guys. Hell, I don't even have a title. You know what, this is B.S. I want a cool title. From now on I'm a Fastener and Material Construction Spetialist. lol.

Alright....Since everyone else is doing it.

By trade i am a licenced Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic, for almost 17 years now worked both military and civilian aircraft.

Now im teaching Unmanned Aircraft Systems to both Airforce and Civilian contractors.

and I travel WAY too much.

Alright....Since everyone else is doing it.

By trade i am a licenced Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic, for almost 17 years now worked both military and civilian aircraft.

Now im teaching Unmanned Aircraft Systems to both Airforce and Civilian contractors.

and I travel WAY too much.
Where did you go to school? Acadamy of Aeronomics in NY?

I own a Commercial Contracting Company with Nasty700xx

Where did you go to school? Acadamy of Aeronomics in NY?


Actually Airforce (CCAF) and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Few people have as many years field experience on the platform that i teach.

but prob sometime this year i will be going to NY to teach...

i work underground in a mine we mine zinc lead copper gold and silver and work 5 days on 5 days off

Bit chaser! Manager, Information Technology for a large commuter railroad on the west coast (Metrolink). BS degree in Computer Science w/ twenty five plus years in business. Currently working on Positive Train Control as recently mandated by congress.:hey:

I work in a Scrap Metal yard. I drive a forklift and load and unload trucks/containers. I drive a bobcat as well. I also sort metal work on a sheer, bricker, baler, shot blast ect ect. Its labor intentive and does not pay that well.

I did just recieve my degree in Business Admin. and im working on a business management technology degree to tie together.

I own a business (In Australia) with my father called strawberries Galore. We have 3 mobile catering vans where we go to shows, events, carnivals and sell food products such as, Strawberries, Strawberries & Icecream, cream, Milkshakes, Thickshakes, Hot pancakes, Cappuccino's Hot Chocolates, Icecreams. Keeps us out of trouble.
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Former Scout Observer in the Marines....now...Registered Nursed in a 20 bed Intensive Care Unit...let the harrassment commence.....

What company do you work for?


well was north coast energy then went to axco north coast and we were then bought out in november by enervest opperating:steamed:not liking them to much

Former Scout Observer in the Marines....now...Registered Nursed in a 20 bed Intensive Care Unit...let the harrassment commence.....

I see nothing harassment-worthy there. :D

Work for Government, Federal Agent, fun and exciting job, arrest a lot of bad boys.

Former Scout Observer in the Marines....now...Registered Nursed in a 20 bed Intensive Care Unit...let the harrassment commence.....

None here either Devil Dog! After trainin to take lives it feels good trainin to save lives!
Semper Fi

im a maintance man at a nursing home.

Commercial diver for local 1456 in manhattan

I'm a Parts Manager at a Ford dealership.

Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse

well was north coast energy then went to axco north coast and we were then bought out in november by enervest opperating:steamed:not liking them to much

Natural gas fields? I've been looking to leave offshore and interested in finding work in the onshore natural gas reserve's

I started as a Truck Driver, I am now Warehouse Manager for a trailer tire assembly plant. We put trailer tires on trailer wheels and ship them out to trailer manufacturers. Nothing exciting, hoping to retire within the next few years.

Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse

Been there, had that done to me... "You will feel some pressure"... BS, pressure hell, that hurts.

But, I got my revenge. In the recovery room, you have to lay on your back for the longest time and not move. Every so often the nurse would come in and check your dressing to see if there was any bleeding. I had a cute little Asian nurse and could see the clock on the wall and knew just when she was due to come in and check the dressing. Just before she was due, I'd reach down and move my willy over on to the dressing. She'd come in and have to move my willy so she could check the dressing... time after time. Yeah, I got a cheap thrill, but a thrill is a thrill.

roadkill

I was a nuclear electrician in the Navy along with having the special privilege of becoming a SWCC (which not very many nuke's can due in the navy due to our schooling being strict, and I only got to go to SWCC training b/c I volunteered to see if I could while I was recovering from a knee surgery). Well I got out and wanted to become a residential or commercial electrician (having been one for 5ish years) but they all wanted to start me at year 1 apprentice (50k a yr price cut for me). I said screw that, haha I love my toys. So I got out in september when the economy sucked, and found this job as a Field Service Manager for a huge power generation corporation. On a regular basis, I get 7 days off every couple weeks or so, but now I am traveling around the world, which is amazing money, but a lousy job. Not hands on at all, and I have gained weight, LOL. Suppose it is the fact I get to eat great food now whenever I want.
Roadkill, I have an uncle that would be your new best friend, as I am sure during one of his surgeries and whatnot, he probably tried something like that, LMAO>

Been there, had that done to me... "You will feel some pressure"... BS, pressure hell, that hurts.

But, I got my revenge. In the recovery room, you have to lay on your back for the longest time and not move. Every so often the nurse would come in and check your dressing to see if there was any bleeding. I had a cute little Asian nurse and could see the clock on the wall and knew just when she was due to come in and check the dressing. Just before she was due, I'd reach down and move my willy over on to the dressing. She'd come in and have to move my willy so she could check the dressing... time after time. Yeah, I got a cheap thrill, but a thrill is a thrill.

roadkill


Your officially a "Dirty Old Man"

Your officially a "Dirty Old Man"

yeah but you wear a thong!

Some people can pull it off..some can't.

I bet I could run faster in one, but I never tried.

yeah but you wear a thong!

That's Kinky, There's a difference lol

That's Kinky, There's a difference lol

lol!

Natural gas fields? I've been looking to leave offshore and interested in finding work in the onshore natural gas reserve's

not sure about the drilling guys but as for my job working on gas wells not that bad i do what i want when i want and how i wana do it. but the new company came and bent me over the pay scale table and well you can guess the rest:birds:

IT consultant/Network Engineer

IT consultant/Network Engineer

W00t another IT person.

Scuzz, carolina adventure world (winnsboro, sc) is having a "night ride" next weekend (normally they close at 5:00). you going to have your xx in charlotte by next weekend? im heading out there with a fairly large crew prob mid day and plan to ride into the night. They normally have a big turn out, its a really good time, huge bon fire and all....

My quad is back in Mississippi. They rent there? (anything worth riding)

you got a week to get it here :) i think they rent some zukedog king quads and i hear they started renting dirt bikes. Not sure about availibility, you might have a hard time keeping up tho ;) http://www.carolinaadventureworld.com/

Shit you realized how far Charlotte is from Southern Mississippi???

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Besides, I haz no place to store it while I'm making mad-tyte consulting dollars. I would have to put it in storage.

whew, 85 is a bear, especially through ATL. how long you gonna be in CLT? You're going to get the itch to go ridding pretty soon.

whew, 85 is a bear, especially through ATL. how long you gonna be in CLT? You're going to get the itch to go ridding pretty soon.

as soon as humanly possible

Project Manager at McConnell AFB Wichita Ks. I'm in charge of the grounds contract.

Project Manager at McConnell AFB Wichita Ks. I'm in charge of the grounds contract.


So you know Spanish?


KIdding!

:funny::lmao:

as soon as humanly possible

scuzz, you should buy this and make it your "NC XX" :hey:, then you can come ridding this weekend. you can keep it at my house, ill make sure to keep the dust knocked off..

http://charlotte.craigslist.org/mcy/1605972990.html

Man you have no idea - it's been forever since I've been riding.

Been there, had that done to me... "You will feel some pressure"... BS, pressure hell, that hurts.

But, I got my revenge. In the recovery room, you have to lay on your back for the longest time and not move. Every so often the nurse would come in and check your dressing to see if there was any bleeding. I had a cute little Asian nurse and could see the clock on the wall and knew just when she was due to come in and check the dressing. Just before she was due, I'd reach down and move my willy over on to the dressing. She'd come in and have to move my willy so she could check the dressing... time after time. Yeah, I got a cheap thrill, but a thrill is a thrill.

roadkill


NICE JOB

yeah if your nurse is a girl...lots of male nurses now a days could back fire... lol

Flooring contractor Carpet, Tile, Vinyl & ceramic..dont know how to do anything else..

Been there, had that done to me... "You will feel some pressure"... BS, pressure hell, that hurts.





Yeah when the doc puts both hands on you back, you know there's going to be pressure.

Yeah when the doc puts both hands on you back, you know there's going to be pressure.

Not as much as if he puts them on you @ss.....

Not as much as if he puts them on you @ss.....


Psst - that was the joke.

:nuts:

X-ray Technician. NO not in hospitals. Weld inspection

Hey trey, what do you use? Some sort of Gamma or Beta? Do you go thru bulkheads and whatnot, or is it all sort of on contact?

Gamma Radiation. IR-192 source. sometimes use CO-60 if its thick. mainly x-ray welds in furnaces in chemical plants and refineries. Or just piping throughout

Gamma Radiation. IR-192 source. sometimes use CO-60 if its thick. mainly x-ray welds in furnaces in chemical plants and refineries. Or just piping throughout

GAMMA RADIATION!! OH!! $H!T>>> You wouldn't like him when he's angry.:cry::cry:. Sorry, man, I watch too much tv, no offence, just playin'. I can't believe their are no " Hulk" smileys. someone should complain to someone????

fix these:

http://www.dailyaviator.com/images/2007-08/c-17-antartica.jpg

Its not as dangerous as you think. just gotta get away from it when your source is out of camera. Hope in a couple years I dont look like Im suppose to be in the hills have eyes movies

http://www.komar.org/hulk/images/hulk-smiley.gifhows this!

http://www.komar.org/hulk/images/hulk-smiley.gifhows this!


LOVE IT!!!!!! LOL.

Gamma Radiation. IR-192 source. sometimes use CO-60 if its thick. mainly x-ray welds in furnaces in chemical plants and refineries. Or just piping throughout


I think the 192 is pretty common. I have only seen the CO-60 in Navy applications. It is all actually pretty safe as long as you follow the million guidelines and safety precautions they have. I was a nuke in the Navy, got my degree and all that and almost went to work for Constellation in Oswego NY, but I didn't want to deal with OSHA on steroids.

I driver truck for a living have been doing it for last twenty years. I have logged over 2 million miles safely

My father started a small tool & die shop 33yrs ago. He's retired now (he's here about 50hrs a week now) so my brother and I split leadership responsibilities at the shop. Our bread and butter is progressive stamping dies for the automotive industry but we also do custom fabrication, repair and build new machinery, and we have a small secondary stamping shop.

I lean towards the CNC side of things and keep things going in that area. Basically, I draw stuff then write a program from what I draw then hit start and let the machines do the work.

Crime Fighting Super Hero (aka Police Officer).

Paul B

Mechanic since I was old enough to hold a wrench. Currently employed as a supervisor for the city of Phoenix equipment management division.

I'm a helicopter technician/mechanic in Engineering Flight Test at Boeing. I worked on and was a crewchief of OH-58 scouts, UH-1 Hueys, and UH-60 Blackhawks when I was in the Army and the National Guard. I currently work for Boeing Rotorcraft in Mesa, Arizona as a helicopter technician on the AH-64D Longbow Apache and the AH-6 Littlebird helicopters. I've been at the same plant for almost 24 years. It's a great job and it has sent me all over the U.S. and to Greece, Israel, and recently to Korea. The good pay is also a plus. The name changed from Hughes Helicopters, to McDonnell Douglas, and now to Boeing. This is also my very first post. Thought this was a good thread to start on.

God bless our troops!!
:rock:

Operation Supervisor for a specialty support and bed company for Hospitals and Nursing facilities. In the great state of NC.

Operate pulling unit for water well business

I own a remodeling company. Times are slow.Anyone need some work done.LOL

Drywall and Metal Framing Contractor

I am a buyer (inventory management) in the automotive field.

Auto Parts Plus is who I work for (Canada) but I am in the corporate office in Kennesaw Georgia.

The workload and the responsibility is getting rediculous... I am starting to hate it.

I'm a Chief Inspector on pipeline projects for Williams Companies (Oil and Gas)

Hey guys just curious what everyone does for work. I am in the carpenters union, Im a scaffolder. Been at it for almost 4 years now.

Crane operator, non union though. Best job ever! Never see my boss well maybe 1 time every two weeks do what I want and how I want to do it but the hours suuuuuck. Had 3 days off this month and thats counting today. 3 days off in a month is really really good for us.

I can't really call what I do work because I show up when I want and leave when I feel like it. I'm the boss.
I am the Director/CEO of an alcohol and drug facility. Been here for 17 years now.

roadkill

I am a contract Program Manager for a huge oil and gas company. I'm also a helofa dancer.

I am the country director for APM Terminals in Guatemala.

I am a Truck Driver(T/T). I haul diesel in a 9200 gallon fruehauf trailer.
I like it! I've always been a gear head and love big trucks. I am also a pretty good bullshitter!

im a construction worker building new houses

Golf Course Superintendent

I own the small drywall company that my dad started 30 years ago, worked for him since I was 14 (1984) ,took over 9-11-2001 when he went to the hospital with viral encephylitis . now he works for me part time ,(semi retired),made a pretty good comeback from the illness.

I will offer 20% discount for any member here that wants a custom website for their business or idea or anything - you need a website - PM me - http://www.webformanceinc.com

Camphost!!!!!!!!!!!!

Camphost!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is what I want to do when I retire.

I do IT stuff now...forensics, security, etc.

well I work for the local kenworth dealer in the parts dept been with this particular company 6 and a half yrs... but im bout to be self employed and own a NAPA parts store here where I live itll be awesome just a mile and a half to work everyday not 60 round trip and not have to deal with corporate a$$Holes all the time lol be awesome :D !!!! also frees up more ride time :xx: woohoo

Manufacturing/controls/electrical enginner for automotive supplier. I no..B--O--R--I--N--G. lol

i wana join a USAF and be a pilot or engineer in jet engine

Maniac, you know the US Navy has more planes and stuff than the Air force does. If that is really something you are looking into doing, I hope you have some pretty good grades in school, and if so I would try doing some sort of R.O.T.C.

Nice guys lots of people posting that's awesome!

Director of operations for a medical cleaning company

Maniac, you know the US Navy has more planes and stuff than the Air force does. If that is really something you are looking into doing, I hope you have some pretty good grades in school, and if so I would try doing some sort of R.O.T.C.

yeah but the navy may also have u spendin 6+ months on a aircraft carrier....

with very little women....:nuts:

but it's eaither the navy or air force...

now if i could ride the xx up and down a aircraft carrier id be happy:xx:

any ways theres a air force base 30min from my house...

True, but with the Navy you'd get to see the world, plus you do nothing as an officer. Where if you go Air Force, you may be stuck at some desert base somewhere over seas, atleast with the Navy you can pull into different places, and trust me, no matter where you go there will be the military hoes (both of which are in the military and some that aren't) but unless you go to a small base a lot of criticism will happen. Ya see, at big bases a lot of the locals always see the soldiers in the paper for DUI's and crap like that like they aren't normal people, so the locals don't like the service members too much.

Service Manger for a large Commercial HVAC company. 24 years in the trade with a Master license in Heating & air.

Service Manger for a large Commercial HVAC company. 24 years in the trade with a Master license in Heating & air.

just had a guy quit to get into that field.

True, but with the Navy you'd get to see the world, plus you do nothing as an officer. Where if you go Air Force, you may be stuck at some desert base somewhere over seas, atleast with the Navy you can pull into different places, and trust me, no matter where you go there will be the military hoes (both of which are in the military and some that aren't) but unless you go to a small base a lot of criticism will happen. Ya see, at big bases a lot of the locals always see the soldiers in the paper for DUI's and crap like that like they aren't normal people, so the locals don't like the service members too much.

true never really look at it like that.... also there probaly more carears that u can get in to with the navy....

damn ive bin ip for 30hours and 45 min as of 12:58:crazy:...

Maniac, I'm going to throw my hat in for the Air Force. I was enlisted for 6 years in the Air Force. Now I work as a civilian with the Army/Navy/USMC. Mostly Army. The Air Force takes care of its people better then any other branch of the service, HANDS DOWN! I can't stress this enough. The hours are better and the people are smarter. They have stricter criteria for those interested in joining versus the other branches. Lots of fucking idiots in the Army/Navy/USMC. I'm not hating on the other branches, just stating my experiences with them.

With that said, if you want to become a pilot you will need to goto college and come in as an officer. OTS or ROTC is the best way to go. DO NOT LISTEN TO A RECRUITER WHO TELLS YOU THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO GO OFFICER ONCE YOU JOIN ENLISTED. On a second note if I could do it over again I wouldn't have joined the AF as enlisted. I would have gone to school and joined as an Officer. Way better pay and more respect.

As far as careers outside the Military. I'd say Navy and Air Force are pretty well even. Especially if you have the degree to be an Officer.

I work with various Government Agencies and Military Intelligence in deployed locations. Fixing and ensuring their systems run properly.

I'm good at my job, so there isn't much stress. Plus, the money is great. Thank you United States Air Force for the experience and the TS security clearance...

I also own my own company. A Bodybuilding/Fitness community driven website. www.BrotherhoodOfIron.com

Electrical Engineer at a power plant.

I'm the General Manager of a Sonic Drive In. I know its fast food but where else can a 21 year old with no education make 80k? I work a ton but I'm young, can't get in trouble if I'm to tired to wipe my ass...

Maniac, I'm going to throw my hat in for the Air Force. I was enlisted for 6 years in the Air Force. Now I work as a civilian with the Army/Navy/USMC. Mostly Army. The Air Force takes care of its people better then any other branch of the service, HANDS DOWN! I can't stress this enough. The hours are better and the people are smarter. They have stricter criteria for those interested in joining versus the other branches. Lots of fucking idiots in the Army/Navy/USMC. I'm not hating on the other branches, just stating my experiences with them.

With that said, if you want to become a pilot you will need to goto college and come in as an officer. OTS or ROTC is the best way to go. DO NOT LISTEN TO A RECRUITER WHO TELLS YOU THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO GO OFFICER ONCE YOU JOIN ENLISTED. On a second note if I could do it over again I wouldn't have joined the AF as enlisted. I would have gone to school and joined as an Officer. Way better pay and more respect.

As far as careers outside the Military. I'd say Navy and Air Force are pretty well even. Especially if you have the degree to be an Officer.

I completely agree w/ the AF taking care of it's people. Not only are the hours less, but they have by far the best bases out there. But Patrick, as an officer in either the navy or AF I dont think maniac would be doing much work at all. Also Maniac, look into flight colleges where you can get your liscense before hand, that would help you out a bunch.

to piggyback on the whole AF vs. the other branches... im currently in the desert, and guess who's installation is the only one with a swimming pool? nuff said.

currently, im an aircraft mechanic. you can go officer after youve already enlisted, but its a lengthy and competitive process. however, if you can get into these programs, they are pretty decent. i would definitely look at AFROTC, but youll be flying a desk if youre not flying a plane. screw that.

pm me if you want more info...

Paramedic for 6.5 years on the truck, around it my whole life.

I work for a small family owned T- Shirt Company. We make custom t-shirts, decals, etc... etc... I am also going to school for IT, Web Design & Interactive Media.

I work for a small family owned T- Shirt Company. We make custom t-shirts, decals, etc... etc... I am also going to school for IT, Web Design & Interactive Media.

we need tshirts and stickers for www.rockcondoms.com

Screw the pool and hours!! The Air Force has the best selection of ladies :hey: Former Navy here, spent lots and lots of time on AF bases.. actually all of it if I wasn't on a ship and ohhh yea hello darlin!

5WOP3 - pm sent

Mechanical Engineer for the navy 22Yrs.

Rappy, are you enlisted? Nuclear or conventional?

Mechanical Engineer for the navy 22Yrs.
i see u have lota money for toys....:xx:
its well diserved.

Rappy, are you enlisted? Nuclear or conventional?

Yes, I am enlisted and am conventional.

i work in the warehouse for pepsi/canada dry. been there for 4 yrs. before i got tranfered to the warehouse i used to deliver soda to supermarkets and mom and pop stores. i love my job. pays good and the hours are nice. especially in the summer time.

Yes, I am enlisted and am conventional.

Good job. I dont know how some of you guys do it haha. I did 6 years on a darn sub, and it was miserable. 16-18 hour work days, and that bonus did look good as it does to most, but totally not worth it for me. I am assuming you are prolly E7 or E8 then ay? I got out as an E6 EM, and the pay was great, especially with the sea pay kicker and nuke pay, but damn wasn't worth working the whole time haha. First two years on the sub I was port and STBD duty days, so technically never got a day off in two years and wasn't able to take any leave at all, plus we went out to sea a lot. One of the best experiences in my life and it sculpted me into a better person for it, but there was no way I could do 20+.

Good job. I dont know how some of you guys do it haha. I did 6 years on a darn sub, and it was miserable. 16-18 hour work days, and that bonus did look good as it does to most, but totally not worth it for me. I am assuming you are prolly E7 or E8 then ay? I got out as an E6 EM, and the pay was great, especially with the sea pay kicker and nuke pay, but damn wasn't worth working the whole time haha. First two years on the sub I was port and STBD duty days, so technically never got a day off in two years and wasn't able to take any leave at all, plus we went out to sea a lot. One of the best experiences in my life and it sculpted me into a better person for it, but there was no way I could do 20+.

Yea, I am E-7...up for 8 but probly won't see it, I know all about the port and stbd thing, been there many times, but overall it has been fun and I have seen many places and things and am a better person for it for sure, am a little concerned about retirement with current economic conditions..but I have till 2012 to figure that out.

Army for the past 27 years, with the last 20 as a Chinook helicopter pilot. Now I am on my way home from Afghan, It's been a long year.

Your my hero chinplt!

Software validation engineer for the past 5 years. It's basically a glorified quality control position.

Executive Administrator for the Air Force Finance office. (TSGT/E-6)
Nick name is OB=Office Bitch. LOL
Did 6 years in the Army and found out I should have been in the Air Force. I have been with the Air Force for 12 years now. One degree in IT and the other in Accounting. I love my job and I am in no big hurry to retire. I salute all of those guys that go overseas to fight. We only make sure they get paid. Food and money is what keeps em happy.

Yes, I am enlisted and am conventional.

I'm a mechanical engineer too!

I sell used atv, sled, bike, and chainsaw parts online.

Yea, I am E-7...up for 8 but probly won't see it, I know all about the port and stbd thing, been there many times, but overall it has been fun and I have seen many places and things and am a better person for it for sure, am a little concerned about retirement with current economic conditions..but I have till 2012 to figure that out.


Hiya chief! I still don't miss those damn duty days :nuts: I was a AG (meteorologist/oceanographer) then I decided to cross rate to IT but they wanted another 4 years and at the time I already had 6 in so I said to hell with that. Spent 2 years in D.C. in the Ceremonial Guard also.

I am a mechanic on recon aircraft for the army, Air force and Navy. Been doing it 3 years now, spent the last 2.5 years between iraq and Afghanistan.

Both Raptor guys are MEs? I guess it is no coincidence that MEs would join a site dedicated to one of the mechanical wonders of the modern world.

Im a lineman for a local power company!

I am a corrections officer, but I tell people I work in waste management.

Yeah, everyone was like "Go for the retirement when you are 40-50." But I got out and w/ that nuclear background and got one heck of a job, but now I am looking for something different that isn't so boring.

Retired Phy. Ed. teacher. (37 years)

Both Raptor guys are MEs? I guess it is no coincidence that MEs would join a site dedicated to one of the mechanical wonders of the modern world.

Or coincidence that we both decided on raptors? smartass... :D

Or coincidence that we both decided on raptors? smartass... :D

He said "one" of the mechanical wonders, that just means we have the other.....and I am good with that.

He said "one" of the mechanical wonders, that just means we have the other.....and I am good with that. I duno if id call a craptor a mechanical marvel lmao .. jk guys i almost bought one too

Or coincidence that we both decided on raptors? smartass... :D

I can't comment on the raptor decision. I know some dudes like to go to gay bars, but thats not for me either.

Yes, I was just being a smartass.

So was I! so you like going to the blue oyster? LOL

Ok, will also go along like 09RappySE

So was I! so you like going to the blue oyster? LOL

Ok, will also go along like 09RappySE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPbizq6tKMo

Classic!!!!:lmao:

IT and Media Adminstrator for a small local government in the community where I live. I basically manage/fix or smash everything technical. I also do the local newspaper, website, blog, graphics, etc. So basically anything that has to do with computers,technology or anything with buttons, I'm in charge of, because no one else can do it but me.

I also own my own film/production company. Film making is where my heart is. I have done many many productions over the years. I'm independent, so I produce whatever I want to produce. Corporate media (PBS, NBC, Disney, etc) hate people like me with a passion.

Shonie

Recent statistic of the bad economy... :-(
Unemployed.

Recent statistic of the bad economy... :-(
Unemployed.



Feel for you brotha....hope things pick up for you soonest.

Captain on Fire Department, run a small Cow/Calf herd, and salvage/part out 1st and 2nd generation (1989-2002) dodge diesels.

Network services technician. I work for a small telecommunications company and work on computers, servers, routers, etc. I help the cabling guys run data/voice every once in a while.