What do/did you do for a living?

[Motorcycledave]

What do I do for a living

I worked for the DOD for 35 years then retired, at the same time I operated
and still do a Custom Upholstery Company and later added a Medical Repair division
it is still going well I build and repair about 20 custom motorcycle seats a month at this time.
I ride most every day. :2thumbs:
Dave

I am a retired naval intelligence officer and DoD Intelligence Specialist...35 years total in support of our glorious nation.

What say you?

 

[spydercowboy]

Retired IBM Systems Engineer

 

[Spy+]

Wow..how great to learn about my fellow spyder riders' work history.. I wished I was retired or closed to retirement, so I could ride more..
I spent 9 yrs getting my economics and business degrees + MBA+ post graduate, and more...for the past decades I have enjoyed seeing my two wonderful children grow...and to pay for gas and food, I play the role of Vice President of a multinational..
safe riding!!

 

[Captain Fin]

Sea Captain

I am a retired naval intelligence officer and DoD Intelligence Specialist...35 years total in support of our glorious nation.

What say you?

I was a Captain on sail and power boats in Florida and the Carribean. I continue to live on my 42 foot Endeavor sail boat, but no longer charter.

 

[juliantrost]

I've had many different jobs, starting with being a chef at a restaurant, managing a hotel, running my own business, etc. I did settle in Information Technology though. Worked for 13+ years for a UK owned company selling and implementing different financial solutions throughout North & Latin America, Asia and Europe. Resigned after burning myself out with all the traveling and being on the road 75% of the time. For the last 2 years, I work as a Managing Director of an IT department for a Financial Institution in NY. I wish I could retire tomorrow, but that's not in my cards yet.....

 

[ataDude]

I probably have an earlier post in this thread but...

I changed jobs four years ago... I am the founding member of the The Omphaloskeptics of Texas (TOOT). Hint... copy the word and do a search.

:yikes:

 

[Papa]

Retired but.....

4 years in the Army Security Agency (now INSCOM) - spent time in Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey, Lebanon . . . . you get the idea
Entered the wonderful world of computers just as the IBM 1401 came out.
Stayed in the technical side becoming an MVS System Programer
Made my way to the business side and became Vice President of Business Operation - Americas for a global computer storage company
Retired as Senior Director of Global Business Systems

Now I run the portal for our community, run errands for the boss, go on PGR missions and ryde my :spyder2: as much as I can.

 

[spydercoach]

Boy, I feel like i am hob nobing with the rich and famous. My life seems so boring after reading all these posts, but, you asked so here goes.
High School then Drafted into army (Vietnam era) lucked out and went to Germany where I drove a General around for two years.

Apprenticed with a Master Goldsmith for next four years

Opened and operated a trade shop for jewelry (did all the work for almost every jewelry store in Salem, OR) and had two retail jewelry stores.


With two daughters and my own business my time was a little more flexible so up to me to take them to gymnastics. I love kids and was not long before i was asked to help. One thing led to another and in a few short years I sold the jewelry stores and shop and opened a gymnastics academy.

Since I don't consider it WORK if your doing something you LOVE, I guess you could say I've not worked a day for the last 28 years. I am spending a little less time at the gym since I got my spyder buy will probably have to be carried out of the gym in a box when that time comes.

The saying that describes my life best was found on this very site..Sorry but I just have to steal it

WE DONT QUIT PLAYING BECAUSE WE GROW OLD; WE GROW OLD BECAUSE WE QUIT PLAYING

 

[Phyxius]

I've worked with horses off an on for the last 18 years (started working when I was 12) including a stint at Medieval Times here in Maryland as part of their opening cast/crew.

I was a lifeguard in high school and college.

Certified equine sports massage therapist

Sales associate for Ford

Banker for 5 years

Support Hero at SmugMug for the past 4 years

Photographer

 

[Gordy]

retired now from technician, body shop manager, service manager, ford dealership 38 years

 

[zrc]

The Number ranges are the ages I was doing the following, I am currently 34.

From 12 to 18 IT tech and helpdesk technician.
From 18 to 20 Owner / President of networking installation company
From 20 to 24 Translator for the county clerk, helpdesk technician, consultant to small business
From 24 to 32 Server administrator, Database administrator, Networking Tech, Programmer for Little Debbie Snack Cakes
From 32 to 33 Owner of Green Inititive company for large scale computer recycling, professional bartender
From 33 to 34 Expeditor, Chemical Engineering Support, IT Consultant, Programing design, Materials Surplus manger for capitol projects

One day I might grow up, Im 3 college degrees in and dont know what I want to do with my life!

 

[denviola]

I probably have an earlier post in this thread but...

I changed jobs four years ago... I am the founding member of the The Omphaloskeptics of Texas (TOOT). Hint... copy the word and do a search.

:yikes:

You threw down the challenge and I bit!
Only 1 question remains - what do you do with all the lint?

 

[ataDude]

You threw down the challenge and I bit!
Only 1 question remains - what do you do with all the lint?

Heh, heh... I'm saving it for a rainy day. :roflblack:

 

[stutzmason]

I am a

Computer operator/telecom mechanic on a live fire gunnery range at Ft, Hood,Tx. We run the gunneries for the military during their live fire exercises. I love my job!!!!

 

[SPYD3R]

RETIRED

Retired after 4 decades as a Senior Engineer at GE Aircraft Engines/Energy Divisions... :gaah:

Retirement lasted 2 days, currently VP New Business Development for a company in Texas. :yes:

I will never retire from creating new and useful toys... :clap:

 

[flybuddy]

Fedex Express Senior Manager retired, DC3 pilot local mosquito control

 

[shelbydave]

Fedex Express Senior Manager retired, DC3 pilot local mosquito control

I was in local mosquito control a few years back. Then I replaced the motor in my Charger :roflblack:

 

[laviothon1]

Was in the Army, worked for DOJ and now I work for DHS/ICE.

 

[lyonsden]

I have done a few different things.

1974 to 1979 worked with my father in his television repair shop.
1979 to 2000 worked for Hallmark Cards as a Machinery Maintenance Tech.
2000 to 2009 worked for myself running a marketing/web design company.
2009 to Now work for the State of Kansas/DOD as an Application Developer.

Each one had a part and taught me how to procede to the next one.

 

[FlaBound]

30+ years in the real estate field;
less than 3 years to go as government housing agency program manager,
then....
I'm Florida Bound:yes: