occupations of riders in general?

[rallyjunkie]

Hi guys,
Just thought it would interesting to see what those that visit this forum do for a living..This is meant to see how deversified we all are, and how we become 1 when we add something as simple as a motorcycle.

We as motorcycle owners/riders in general are a very deversed group of people. I have met riders from all walks of life, and the majority of them would lend a helping hand under any condition.

I will start:.. I am a police officer. A Deputy Sheriff. I have been into law enforcement for the past 7 years. I am currently a K-9 handler and drug interdiction officer, working the highways in an attempt to locate illegal substances..I am also a D.A.R.E officer teaching 5th graders the negative effects of drugs and alcohol, as well as peer pressure.

I worked in the construction trade for 17 years before law enforcement. I still run a small side business doing remodels,additions,interior and exterior work..Gotta pay for my motorcycle riding somehow. :)


I hope this type of thread is allowed..If not, then please delete.

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[cactusjack]

I work in the IT profession. I am a Senior Systems Administrator for a global electronics distribution company. Basically, I manage the software that interfaces our webservers with back-end applications. I've been in IT for 17 years. Prior to that, I've worked as a field service engineer, auto mechanic, and a Marine.

[dabull]

Operations Analyst for the USAF. I do developmental and operational test and evaluation of command and control software/systems. Previous life: USAF 21 years, retired.

Aloha

Derry

[refugio]

Export Grain Port Terminal....In Corpus Christi, Tx......I'm the Plant Supt....27 years and burned out with it.

[landman]

i am a real estate broker and developer.i specialize in land sales.

[bigdave]

Production Tech. I keep automated machinery running (31 years so totally burnt out)

[waterman]

I work for Colorado State University in research and extension.

[kawbuc]

Work for a tank trailer repair facility in sales / operations. 26 years in the business. You guessed it , burned out.
Temps will be in the 70s and 80s during my 4 day weekend. Will release some of the stress in a couple of days. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[doctorgski]

I,m a Chiropractor. I retired about 4 years ago after 24 great years of practice. We now winter in Fort Myers and spend our summer months out west, usually in Colorado for 2 months, and where ever the rest of the time. I have a brother (meat) also a KawaNOW member, that I like to ride with back in Illinois. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[redeye]

I'm kind of imitated here with all of the professionals on this board.

For the past 45 years I have supported my family as a member of the Teamsters Union driving truck all over the USA. My current run is 540 miles a night 5 nights a week.

I have logged 2,250,000 accident free miles in the past 21 years.

Thank You Rallyjunkie for your service in law enforcement...-Rich

[Netnorske]

I'm the Street/Storm Division Foreman for a local municipality (30 year employee)....and yes...kinda burned out...but still hard at it, especially these days with all of our snow and ice!

As a child of the '70's...having done lots of uhhhmmm...research...yeah that's it.... ;).....I can firmly attest to the negative effects of illegal drugs. I still enjoy a few (okay, maybe more than a few) cocktails now and then... http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[audiogooroo]

I work Performance Production.
I have worked as a professional musician and audio engineer since the late 70s. Used to work as a musician on the stage while contracting audio on the side. That's pretty much reversed now that I'm old and not so pretty anymore. Gotta have skills behind the scenes, yanno?
While I still mix shows, I spend most of my time designing high end performance audio systems for theaters, arenas, stadiums and churches.
We also have a touring division whose clients include:
Jars of Clay
Linkin Park
Blue Man Group
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
The Offspring
Sammy Hagar
Styx
Il Divo
Guster
Diana Krall
Norah Jones
Ricky Martin
R.E.O. Speedwagon
Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band
and several others as tours go on and off the road.

[billmac]

I am an expert in taking it easy. Previously I was Fort Worth Police Lieutenant with 26 years on the job.

[dantama]

I'm a marriage and family therapist with my own private practice.

Prior to that I worked as a carpenter and heavy equipment operator. I can run a bulldozer, front end loader, backhoe, excavator, and track hoe. I can probably run more, those are just the ones I really operated.

Until recent years, I would still do a deck or a kitchen remodel as a favor for friends and family. Now I won't even do that, it seems too much like work. I only do it for myself now.

[scott2007nomad]

IT - application development and support, for a retail energy provider.

[davidjones1]

I am a project superintendent for a commercial builder 1-8 million $$ range, been doing this for 27 years and will more then likely continue until I can't yell anymore. lol
ride safe

[rewindgy]

Shop Foreman ( Baby Sitter for adults!) - Electrical Rewind Mechanic by Trade - Electronic Technologist by Trade - Done the contruction thing also ( Bulldozers / backhoes / packers etc) , started Heavy Duty Mechanic thing in the early 70's but gave it up ( boring) Need to find occupation where I have to ride a bike every day in a place with no SNOW!!!!!!

[roadman]

I am a Warehouse Manager for a local Park District ....have been for 28 years. I also worked part-time for 17 years as a police officer for the same Park District....rank of lieutenant.

[bosko]

I'm a Gas plant operator. I operate a gas plant. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

In the past I've been a Chef, Miner, Heavy equipment operator, and a bit of construction.

This thread may be of interest to you.

Click Here (http://kawanow.proboards77.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=7155)

[jastearns]

I work in IT for a hospital system doing "HL7 integration." My wife is a Registered Nurse who also works in the same department (2 doors down) as Clinical Informatics Systems Analyst.

I did nationwide consulting for years but got tired of flying to exotic places that I won't mention as I'll make someone mad who lives there and likes it there. I've been working with informations systems in some form or fashion for 35 years so feel as old as dirt.

I can agree with Rewindgy as I'm a southerner compared to him but would like to move someplace warmer w/o the snow. It was -20 last night when my furnace decided to quit.

[oldbikers]

25 years as a certified welder 17 years as plant production manager now retired (do a little work on motorcycles & make trailer hitches and trunk mounts for the 1600 nomad)

[bigjohn]

Let's see: USAF active and reseerves for almost 21 years (Crew Chief [17 years] and Wing Safety [3 years]). Curerently working for a multinational engineering/construciton management company as the site safety manager for a $1.8B tunnel project. Basiclly, I get to baby sit labour and management to keep them from doing really stuped things. Been at this safety thing for about 30 years now. I'm only 60, so it looks like I'll be at this for a few more decades.

[bosko]

Basiclly, I get to baby sit labour and management to keep them from doing really stuped things.


http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif LOL

[bobzinger]

Sr, R&D Technician, currently in Solar Startup.

[buckeye]

For the last 23 years my wife and I have owned a Floor Covering business, she handles the retail store (residential end) and I handle the commercial part (store interiors in 19 states surrounding Ohio). Previous to that I was the Gen. Mgr of a Chevrolet Dealership for 20 years (burned out). Old enough to retire, but having to much fun!!

[rickmeister56]

retired army first sergeant with 20 years service. now a maintenance contractor who works when he feels like it. i guess that makes me semi retired.

[cactusjack]

retired army first sergeant with 20 years service. now a maintenance contractor who works when he feels like it. i guess that makes me semi retired.

Semi-retired or semi-employed? ;)

[novijoe]

I'm a toolmaker/machinist been doing it 20 yrs now. And here in Michigan just hoping not to be among the ranks of the unemployed. So I guess I've been doing it 20 yrs too long lol :-/

[Cajunrider]

Operations Coordinator in a 1.3 Billion cubic feet per day natural gas processing plant. I'm working on my 25th year at the same location. I recently interviewed for a Safety / PSM Coordinator position that will give me the safety and process safety management responsibility for 4 processing and fractionation plants. I have been working 12 hour shifts since 1991 and I'm past the first stage of burnout. Too much stress is piling up on me. I plan on working 13 more years and don't think I can finish them working shifts.

[Kawhead]

I'm a packing machine mechanic @ RJRetnolds. I been doing that for the last 14 years. Before the plant eventually closes one day I'd like to go 'rond and an use a few folk's head for batting cage practice! I'm to old to go around and choke the living hell out of the one who deserve it. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif

[lw]

Basiclly, I get to baby sit labour and management to keep them from doing really stuped things.
LOLOL!! http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif
I have done enough field research to know that there is absolutely no way to prevent stupid acts by the truly dedicated dumba$$! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif Yep, I work with some real Darwin Award candidates.

[gnomad]

I am a Transportation Manager for the Ohio Dept of Transportation. Been at it for over 28 years and hopefully I can retire in another year and a half. Aside from that I am the Network Administrator/Computer Tech for our Churches Catholic Grade School, that is basically volunteer work.

[dhomoney]

I am the Senior Consultant in the Central Region for F5 Networks. Most, if not all, of you have never heard of us, but we are in front of most major websites you go to. My specific tasks these days are scoping work and writing iRules which is pretty cool. I have been with F5 for 5 years and in the IT industry for 15. I have worked as a Network Engineer, System Administrator, and in IT management in the past. I am also tech support for my entire family and than some. :)

[ccmjr77]

I am an IT manager for a production facility in Phoenix. I have been in IT for 15+ years. I went to college to be a Mechanical Engineer. I was an engineer until somewhere along the way I ended up in IT.

[cactusjack]

I am the Senior Consultant in the Central Region for F5 Networks. Most, if not all, of you have never heard of us, but we are in front of most major websites you go to. My specific tasks these days are scoping work and writing iRules which is pretty cool. I have been with F5 for 5 years and in the IT industry for 15. I have worked as a Network Engineer, System Administrator, and in IT management in the past. I am also tech support for my entire family and than some. :)

I am familiar with F5 Networks. We have several BigIP servers in our data center. BigIP is in front of most of the applications I support.

I gave up the family tech support badge several years ago. Before that, I was the family mechanic. Moving to Phoenix and away from the family helped.

[mrfuni]

Financial Advisor with a major Wall Street firm for the past 28 years....

Didn't we go through this a few months ago?...Speaking of a few months ago, where's Wolfman?

[dougster]

I am pastor of a small church in Crete, Nebraska. Been here for the past 17+ years.

I'm a Data Communications Engineer with a local government. Actually, I'm their Supervisor.... but I sometimes wish that I was back to the engineer level. Less headaches!!!

Michael K

[reaper]

I'm a Gas plant operator. I operate a gas plant. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Click Here (http://kawanow.proboards77.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=7155)
Sure your not a gas producer http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[reaper]

I'm a retired firefighter/paramedic. 25 years of service, no longer burned out http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif. Critical Care Nurse, Now

[timebandit]

I've been self employed for the past 20 years.

My first work was for My dad's store, and did the retail for approximately 10 years.

Was doing landscaping and exterior maintenance for a while (5+ years) then took my hobby "street racing" and opened up my own speed shop.

Took a break from working for myself and got a job and a steady pay check as an "Elevator Renovator". I was making those boxes that go up and down look nice!.
I got sick of having to travel to work morning and night so I just told them to keep the job, went to work at a local sign shop that was 4 minutes walk from home for a few years until they decided to sell off to a big company in town that would have meant more traveling morning and night again and for a lower pay!

Started my own (sign shop) and I diversified the services and product offered for me to be able to make a good living direct from home. being my own boss, again!.
I can play "hooky" when I want and don't have to answer to nobody but me.
The company is called EXIT66 Signs & Graphics

[cactusjack]

Financial Advisor with a major Wall Street firm for the past 28 years....

Didn't we go through this a few months ago?...Speaking of a few months ago, where's Wolfman?

Yes, it comes up 2 or 3 times a year. I think it's interesting to learn what others do for a living.

Wolfman sold his Nomad to spend more time with his family a couple of months ago. He's not riding anymore.

[nomadrider1600]

I have my own motorcycle repair shop called Old School Motorcycle Repair. Make a lot of Gold Wing and Harley Trikes.

55 and I still play with motorcycles.

[goldstar225]

I'm a police Lieutenant. I've worked patrol, K-9, and investigations. I'm presently supervising the midnight shift looking forward to returning to my beloved evening shift. I'm also a retired Air Force First Sergeant (20 years).

[skeeter]

Contractor/Carpenter. Self employed. 29yrs. Fiercely independent and extremely diversified. Mostly remodels and repairs. Quality over quantity. I retire every evening and I get tired again the next day. I work because I have to and will probably have to til I die because I like new stuff. Ride every chance I get cuz I don't know when I'll get another chance.

[paul]

Locksmith. Been at it off and on since 83. Tried my hand at something else for about 10 years, owner of a mid sized company doing paint and cleaning. Had about 50 people, too much work for me. Went back to locksmithing. It's the thing i love.

[johnr475]

I was a firefighter for 30 years. Retired a year ago. Life is good! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

JohnR

[skeet]

Hey Ya'll, Skeet here, This old broad is a police Sergeant. Been on the department for 25 years. I WILL retire in 2009 after June. As many of you have read in the past, I'm still looking for my own Nomad. There is a female officer who is on the horse patrol here in Nashville who is all of 5'2" rides a 2004. I'm trying to talk her out of it. She came up to me the other day and said she may sell the bike, but it wasn't the color I wanted!!! Oh, its silver and blue. I DON'T CARE ABOUT THE COLOR NOW, I JUST WANT TO RIDE TO CUSTER IN JUNE!!

Skeet
aka Karen :-*

[dabull]

, but it wasn't the color I wanted!!! Oh, its silver and blue. I DON'T CARE ABOUT THE COLOR NOW, I JUST WANT TO RIDE TO CUSTER IN JUNE!!

Skeet
aka Karen :-*


ya Karen, probably wise that an officer of the law not own the fastest color of Nad;) Settin the example and all... :)

[mac]

Changed a few months ago from a Network Engineer (22 years with EDS) to a county job as a Network Infrastructure Manager. I have a side job as a martial arts instructor.

[stretch]

Controller for a Case IH farm machinery dealer with four locations.

[papat]

Mechanic for Mom an Pop Caterpillar, Cummins, Detroit, dealership on over the road trucks also EMT-I for local ambulance service

[operater]

Pipeline Operator. I run several pipelines in Eastern Canada from our control center in Edmonton. I started out operating a pipeline in Norman Wells which is 50 miles from the Arctic circle.....I know about cold!
Before that I worked overseas in Libya and Saudi Arabia as a well service technician. I lived in Malta for two years while doing that and thoroughly enjoyed that.
I started out in the Canadian navy and served aboard the HMCS Provider for several years. They said see the world but I only got to see San Diego five times..lol

[coacha]

Dean of students, head football coach, assistant wrestling coach and head boys weightlifting coach for high school. Been at the same high school for the past 26 years, coaching almost everything and teaching business subjects, math, science and English.

[kawgirl]

Special education teacher for 20 years. Dang, that's a long time to be in this area of education. Love my babies!

[pirate]

I'm a high school (grades 9-12) English teacher. This is my third year teaching, and I absolutely love it. I think I have the best job in the world. It definitely has its challenges, and no two days are ever the same. That's what I like about it.
I also have a degree in carpentry and spend my summers doing those types of jobs and riding the Nomad. I'm not taking on any jobs for this coming summer, as I'm going to be a daddy this summer. He or she arrives in three short months!

[bosko]

I'm a Gas plant operator. I operate a gas plant. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Click Here (http://kawanow.proboards77.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=7155)
Sure your not a gas producer http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

LOL My wife says I flare fugitive emissions while I sleep.
But I don't believe it. http://emoticons4u.com/evil/509.gif

[voyager]

Have my dual tickets in Heavy Duty and Commercial Transport Mechanics, been pulling wrenches for 25 years. Now, hung up the tools and am now a business representative for the Machinists and Aerospace Workers Union. Our Union represents great members at Boeing, Kennedy Space Center, Harley Davidson, Air Canada, North West Airlines, to name a few.

http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee302/voyagerkbc/sundayride009.jpg

[gghost]

Senior Appraiser, US Army COE... http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
I NEED to retire, they just asked me if my Passport was up to date.
And I think they're serious :'(

[rksaw]

Like Dougster, I too am a pastor. I have been a Youth Pastor at a larger church on the Oregon Coast for the last 7 1/2 years, but I'm about to get <s>demoted </s> I mean promoted and will be receiving my own church here soon (Coach and PC, is there anything better than getting paid to hang out with teens on New Year's Eve or on a Ski trip or Summer Mission? You can't beat it!).

Actually, I'm very anxious to get my own church, and am looking forward to the opportunity. This church that I will be going to is just ripe to grow and help the community they are in, and at 40, I don't bounce back as easily as I used to. I guess you have to grow up sometime.
Rich

[radco]

I am a HVAC tech,,Did HVAC in the Navy 71/75,,lec,75/78 and back to HVAC in 78 w/ my father in law,,, went on my own mids 80s till 90.. moved to Maine work fro a large Oil Co. do Heating only and now get a vacation...3 weeks off a year now and soon 4 weeks off :) Rich.

[madcow]

i run my own specialist concreting company which covers concreting, concrete cutting and grinding as well as refinishing and fault diagnosis and repairs. before that i worked for 12 years in a concrete and garden supplies yard which involved a lot of heavy machinery operation. i worked my way from the bottom to assistant manager before getting a little cranky with the new owners and walking out. i have never looked back and love working for myself..

[rickyboy]

I've been in the printing trade for approx. 35 yrs. holding mult. tickets in the different types of printing. {collator operator putting multiple copy business forms together, sheet fed offset, flexographic, web offset . I've seemed to have found my home working in the newspaper end of the trade, where I've been printing Vancouver's two daily papers for the last 24 years. Hopefully "pulling the pin" in the next 6-8 yrs.

[meat]

I'm in the insurance business for 32 yrs now, love what I do for a living and love to ride. The highlight of this last summer was our ride to Sturgis and the 8 days I spent with my brother (Doctorgski) out there. Now that was some great riding. We also did some great riding here in Illinois this last fall. Looking forward to the next riding season.

[cheriann]

I do computer and digital work for preservation! I work for Congress on Capitol Hill!

[unwind2]

Registered Nurse....ER,ICU,House Supervision,Dialysis....

[taranis]

Technical Consultant (IT) for a large healthcare provider in Dallas. Handle Exchange 2007 support, SCCM and SMS deployments, Active Directory management, etc.

Before that I worked at two small hospitals in NW Washington State, first as all-around Desktop Support before moving on to Operations Manager at a different hospital. Got offered this position out-of-the-blue back in May.

Before that, spent 10 years in the Navy - USS Fletcher (DD-992) in Pearl Harbor, HI, then VAQ-129, NAS Whidbey Is, WA.

[rallyjunkie]

Thanks for going along with the thread everyone,
It is amazing to read about how different we all are in our daily lives, but when we as riders come together on a forum, or at a rally, that we become 1..This is interesting reading for me..again, Thanks

[burly]

IT to pay the bills - I'm a programmer/analyst at the University of Saskatchewan. I'm also a drummer, and play weekends with a few local bands. In my spare time, I teach scuba through a local technical college (that's me teaching a class in my signature pic at the left).

[phenrichs]

Wow, I feel like a pup! Reading this how everyone is 20 years at this or that. I worked as a heavy equipment operator until I was 25, started at the tender age of 14. Then I went to school. IT since then. Engineer is my title, for a major healthcare IT company. I actually do everything. I am their main network admin, I admin their virtual systems environment, and write code. Yeah, I'm a geek.

[trip]

I'm always amazed at what we all do for a living. KawaNOW's got some of the best members I know.... we all work for a living, we don't just sit around bullying whole towns all day, like the movies suggest. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

What I do is boring to many, but it's what I have a passion for.

I've been in IT for various healthcare facilities for the past 22 years. I've worked as a Programmer Analyst, DBA, Data Center Manager, etc., etc. Worked in just about every language there is. Also, for the last 12 years, I've worked on the side designing, coding and implementing websites.

After being in charge of coding and maintaining all the financial software in SQL (payroll, time & attendance, AP, GL) at a major Tyler hospital for the last 6 years, they offered me a full-time position in Marketing as the Webmaster/Web Technologist. They must have known all of the late night upgrades and multiple server administration duties have been taking it's toll on me. Making sure 4,500 employees get paid and have their T&A work accurately will definately take its' toll after a while.

I took the job 8 months ago and have not looked back. I am currently over the web technology of Trinity Mother Frances Hospitals & Clinics in Tyler, Texas as webmaster... trying to get our web technology up and into the 22nd century. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

I oversee three main websites, www.tmfhs.org (http://www.tmfhs.org) , www.casattexas.org (http://www.casattexas.org) and www.tmfneuro.org (http://www.tmfneuro.org)

I also oversee multiple individual physician websites at TMF.

And for what it's worth....I hold a bachelor's and master's degree from the University of Texas at Tyler in Industrial Technology.

[caddman11]

WOW, this thread isn't very old, but it's really long. You don't check in for a day and---BOOM! Started out in the early 70's working for a Honda motorcycle dealership and playing R&R while attending Purdue. Started teaching at Purdue (2 years) and a local high school for about 15 years and retired because I got really tired of being told what to do by people who didn't have a clue??

Opened up an AutoCad dealership and did that for 10 years until the bottom dropped out the the market and all the margins were gone. So I decided to go back into teaching and have been doing it this time for 11 years, teaching AutoCad, Inventor, 3D-Studio and Revit; thus the user name. Still play in a R&R band, the same guys I played with in college some 35 years ago.

[rlfaubion]

Heavy iron construction

http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s31/rlfaubion/Ron03.jpg

[trip]

You need to retire soon Ron. I see burn out in your future...or worse...death from snoring. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

[VulcanE]

For the past 22 years, I've been in the tool & die business (official title is "Tooling Tech-6"). I write CNC programs for, and use the CNC equipment. A lot of folks think it's tedious work, but I enjoy every minute of it. I especially enjoy the EDM wire machine. The 2 softwares I use most are Auto-Cad, and Feature-Cam. Before that, I was a certified diesel mechanic (Uncle Sam's Sea-Bees). I love working on things, and figuring out what will and won't work.

[sparky44]

Vice president of small community bank, 20 years in the buisness. My bike is my therapy!

[rb]

I'm a Fleet Manager for a large Fertilizer and Chemical company. About 2500 licensed vehicle in 15 states. Been doing this job about 15 years.

[flavor]

Address Mgmt Systems Spec until Jan 3 of 2009, when I'll be retired after 36 yrs. 7 months and 7 days in the Postal Service. Trouble shoot addressing issues, manipulate sort plans adjust territory between carries etc.

[bomadgary]

Awards Assistant with the Navy for the past seven years. Before that I did 31 years active duty Navy.

[redeye]

Financial Advisor with a major Wall Street firm for the past 28 years....

Didn't we go through this a few months ago?...Speaking of a few months ago, where's Wolfman?

JOE, where did the money in my 401k go. I didn't get a chance to spend it !

[bobzinger]

I'm with you...Nothin I'd rather do than hang out with a bunch of kids. I love Youth Ministry almost as much as our motorcycle ministry, Celebrationriders.org!


Like Dougster, I too am a pastor. I have been a Youth Pastor at a larger church on the Oregon Coast for the last 7 1/2 years, but I'm about to get <s>demoted </s> I mean promoted and will be receiving my own church here soon (Coach and PC, is there anything better than getting paid to hang out with teens on New Year's Eve or on a Ski trip or Summer Mission? You can't beat it!).

Actually, I'm very anxious to get my own church, and am looking forward to the opportunity. This church that I will be going to is just ripe to grow and help the community they are in, and at 40, I don't bounce back as easily as I used to. I guess you have to grow up sometime.
Rich

[bobhamlin]

Instructional Designer -- Every job I ever had, starting in the army, always seemed to tap into a training role. Eventually, I figured out that maybe I should get involved with training. Until I find out what I really want to do in life, this will suffice.

[reaper]

I work Performance Production.
I have worked as a professional musician and audio engineer since the late 70s. Used to work as a musician on the stage while contracting audio on the side. That's pretty much reversed now that I'm old and not so pretty anymore. Gotta have skills behind the scenes, yanno?
While I still mix shows, I spend most of my time designing high end performance audio systems for theaters, arenas, stadiums and churches.
We also have a touring division whose clients include:
Jars of Clay
Linkin Park
Blue Man Group
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
The Offspring
Sammy Hagar
Styx
Il Divo
Guster
Diana Krall
Norah Jones
Ricky Martin
R.E.O. Speedwagon
Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band
and several others as tours go on and off the road.
Name dropper

[nomad]

4 years active duty air force. avionics technician working on USAF aircraft. worked on various jets my whole life. great job.

[mrfuni]

"JOE, where did the money in my 401k go. I didn't get a chance to spend it !"

Didn't go anywhere, it's just worth less than it was a year ago. Hang in there and hold high quality companies and it'll be back before you know it.

[audiogooroo]

I work Performance Production.
I have worked as a professional musician and audio engineer since the late 70s. Used to work as a musician on the stage while contracting audio on the side. That's pretty much reversed now that I'm old and not so pretty anymore. Gotta have skills behind the scenes, yanno?
While I still mix shows, I spend most of my time designing high end performance audio systems for theaters, arenas, stadiums and churches.
We also have a touring division whose clients include:
Jars of Clay
Linkin Park
Blue Man Group
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
The Offspring
Sammy Hagar
Styx
Il Divo
Guster
Diana Krall
Norah Jones
Ricky Martin
R.E.O. Speedwagon
Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band
and several others as tours go on and off the road.
Name dropper

Hmmmmmm didn't mean to offend.
Okay, I really work at Radio Shack.
Is that better? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[dantama]

Name dropper

Hmmmmmm didn't mean to offend.
Okay, I really work at Radio Shack.
Is that better? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

Keep me in mind for tickets when you do Sammy Hagar and Bruce Springsteen :)

[Todd]

Name dropper

Hmmmmmm didn't mean to offend.
Okay, I really work at Radio Shack.
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I'm impressed AG.....hey, do you know where I can get a 1k resistor ??

[coacha]

Audio, I wish you worked at my local Radio Shack cause those guys stink in there. They never have anything I need.

[davidjones1]

you have a cool job AG and just to let you know my wife thinks your good looking man lol http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif. just to let you know I'll be watching in Custer LOL.. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif
ride safe

[kenb]

Been in the automotive repair industry for 28 years. Still enjoy it.

[rksaw]

I'm with you...Nothin I'd rather do than hang out with a bunch of kids. I love Youth Ministry almost as much as our motorcycle ministry, Celebrationriders.org!


...is there anything better than getting paid to hang out with teens on New Year's Eve...Rich

This will be my last New Year's Eve with my kids (the teens from my church) so I decided to go out big. We'll leave the coast at noon, head up to an arcade center in Portland that also includes go carts, bumper boats, miniture golf, lazer tag, a roller coaster simulator and all you can eat pizza and drinks. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif After four hours of that, we'll head to an indoor water park with a 220 ft. water slide, 170 ft. hydro tube and 60 ft. drop slide. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif Two hours later we'll head to a church to catch some Z's. ;) In the morning we'll help those who suffer from "mall withdrawl" (our 100 ft. dash of a mall is hopeless) :) and then we'll head home. 29 hours later, I'll be wiped. :-/ And I get paid for this!!! :-[

[dkdixie]

Retired seven years ago. Spent 40+ years working in sporting goods distribution, 35 years of it as sales manager and other management positions.
Was doing a little consulting, mainly for a German firearms manufacture, but fully retired now.

[dantama]

I'm with you...Nothin I'd rather do than hang out with a bunch of kids. I love Youth Ministry almost as much as our motorcycle ministry, Celebrationriders.org!



This will be my last New Year's Eve with my kids (the teens from my church) so I decided to go out big. We'll leave the coast at noon, head up to an arcade center in Portland that also includes go carts, bumper boats, miniture golf, lazer tag, a roller coaster simulator and all you can eat pizza and drinks. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif After four hours of that, we'll head to an indoor water park with a 220 ft. water slide, 170 ft. hydro tube and 60 ft. drop slide. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif Two hours later we'll head to a church to catch some Z's. ;) In the morning we'll help those who suffer from "mall withdrawl" (our 100 ft. dash of a mall is hopeless) :) and then we'll head home. 29 hours later, I'll be wiped. :-/ And I get paid for this!!! :-[

Holy sh*t! When I went to church as a kid, it was long and boring. I wish I went to your church.

[audiogooroo]

Maybe it's time you visited one again Dan! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

I wish I went to rksaw's church now!

[cactusjack]

Church?

[classic1]

I've been a machinist for 29 yrs. I program and run CNC machines in a R&D shop sometimes using .005" or .010" dia. end mills at .0002" tolerance. A little stressful sometimes but it's the "only thing I know".

[phenrichs]

Yeah, where is wolfman?

[damark115]

I own a company that builds custom furniture. It is therapy. Then ride on the weekends and nights, more therapy. Decided that the low stress approach was best in life.

[dantama]

Yeah, where is wolfman?

Sold his Nomad. He planned on still participating, but with no bike I expected that this place wouldn't keep the same charm :)

[fish]

with no bike http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif I don't believe it. I bet he bought 2 mopeds for the kids. ;)

[dano]

I'm a Parole Officer, wife's a Juvenile Probation Officer and
Judicial Magistrate.
Ride safe,
Dano

[ridemslow]

Well, I push 18 wheels up and down the interstate reloacating freight. If you got it, a TRUCK brought it! Been doing it 25+ yrs now, and before that I was a coal miner in the mines of West Virginia. Thanks to the enviromentalist wackos (like ALGORE,Joe O'Biden, and others) the coal industry is nearly extinct. We in America have enough coal and oil to keep this country vaiable for 300-500 years, if you cvan get the wackos to go along with drilling and mining. I'd love to go back to mining again, but I'm so soft from trucking I dont know if I could handle an 8 hour day anymore. These 18-20 hours days are just fine. ;)

[skimo]

I'm a Parole Officer, wife's a Juvenile Probation Officer and
Judicial Magistrate.
Ride safe,
Dano

Another probation/parole officer here too for the last 19 years and 8 years of law enforcement before that. Man I'm getting old or just started too young.

[b2]

I'm the Finance Director for ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment on the west coast.. which means I should see more hockey and baseball than I actually do ::)

My first job was metal work in my father's business.. building racing karts.. managed to keep all my fingers and move up to working in a Chinese Restaurant (was that a move up ? Hmm..).

Then (in a tribute to Audioguru http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif) I worked at Radioshack for a few years before I finished at university..

God damn, if I never have to connect up another TV / VCR / DVD it will still be too many !

Interesting thread.. AG.. I thought your list of clients was interesting.. I see a lot of those hitting my arenas and amphitheaters.

Brian

[ruruson1]

I'm an ER nurse, also moonlight at the fire station as a firefighter and an EMT.

[audiogooroo]

Interesting thread.. AG.. I thought your list of clients was interesting.. I see a lot of those hitting my arenas and amphitheaters.

Brian

The you've no doubt seen some our crews there.
Interesting job you have too!

[namvet]

After the Army I joined the local Police Department, took early retirement and went to driving my own semi across the country. Retired in 2007, but my young wife still has to work. So I am a house bitch now. She is a Citrix IT Manager, but her place of employment may close next year, if so we are thinking of moving to warmer weather. If she can get another five years at her present job, then she can retire and they will pay full medical. That is what we are looking for....lol

[ekimpc54]

I am an IT guy supporting Mickey Mouse. I worked for Disney for 19 years, but my job was outsourced to ACS 3 years ago. I still do the same job, just get paid by a different company.

[kingcruiser]

I retired from the Army after 22 tears of active duty in 1994. Since then I've been working as a Physician Assistant. Currently working with a cardiology group.

[Top Cat]

Got a job in the local wire manufacturing plant right out of high school. Thought I would work there till something better came along. 44 years later ( Sept 07 ) I RETIRED.

As an after thought, I wonder why Wolfy couldn't spend more time with his family and ride the Nomad when the wife was at work and the kids were in school.
Thats what I would have done. But what do I know?

[markusmaximus]

I'm in medical imaging. Specifically, I am director of a 2 year radiography program. I graduated from my radiography training program 21 years ago. I really enjoy reading of the various vocations of my fellow Nomad lovers.

[ponch]

I work in IT for an educational agency in networking. Right now I am about burnt out and don't know if I need a long vacation or a career change.

[trip]

Hang in there Ponch.....it won't be long until you too can place the word "retired" in huge, yellow letters like TC. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

[fish]

Like TC did, I took a maintenance job at a college to hold me over till I found something else. 32 1/2 years later I'm still at the college but still don't have a degree. 2 1/2 years until I can collect my pension at age 54 then a career change :-/

[nomadwest]

Certified Journeyman Welder, Fabricator. 36 years total, 25 years with current company. I build heavy equipment for the aluminum casting industry, worldwide and fabrication of equipment for the Hanford Nuclear cleanup in Washington State. My skill also comes in handy for fabbing motorcyce one off parts for my Nomad such as this luggage rack. Nomadwest (Dave) http://shutter14.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/25/005/7B/DE/C8/0D/LKuEE9XokXoD9YCOux4UEDC7Pw7aTCHD0300.jpg

[rflnomad]

I work for Vought Aircraft in Stuart Fla. I work in the Machine Grind room and the Central Set up Area for the Manufacturing Engineering department. Been there 18 years and just have 12 more then we are DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[audiogooroo]

Certified Journeyman Welder, Fabricator. 36 years total, 25 years with current company. I build heavy equipment for the aluminum casting industry, worldwide and fabrication of equipment for the Hanford Nuclear cleanup in Washington State. My skill also comes in handy for fabbing motorcyce one off parts for my Nomad such as this luggage rack. Nomadwest (Dave) http://shutter14.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/25/005/7B/DE/C8/0D/LKuEE9XokXoD9YCOux4UEDC7Pw7aTCHD0300.jpg
Nice job nomadwest! You have a rack like no other.

[ponch]

With the current retirement rules, 21 more years (It's years of service + your age=88, which means you get 70% of your salary. When you hit that, you can retire.). If I retire before that, the amount goes down a lot.


Hang in there Ponch.....it won't be long until you too can place the word "retired" in huge, yellow letters like TC. http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif

[dabull]

quote]
Nice job nomadwest! You have a rack like no other.[/quote]

and for some reason i just assumed nomadwest was a guy...

[Top Cat]

http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif I guess we know where Derry's mind wanders. ;)

[soldierboy3502]

Well, I'm 27 years young and already thinking about retirement and riding my nomad. I did 7 years in the Army straight out of high school and I just became a Border Patrol Agent. The wife is currently a domestic engineer working on her 2nd Masters in criminology and some other crap. looking at 50 for retirement.

[audiogooroo]

Okay da bull, that's funny right there! :)

[dabull]

:) :) :)

[nomad132]

Correctional officer/Deputy sheriff. Behind the walls for about 12 yrs. transportation division for the past 7yrs. Appx 1 yr left and out the door! I'll be 42 and looking for a new career,Hey audiogooroo any openings? I'd love to do something in the music business, I'm envious.. My better half is an R.N.

[bennynomad]

General Manager of an outside plant construction supplier. Nomad rider!

[phenrichs]

Holy sh*t we are alot of computer geeks in here. Ha Ha. I guess after staring at a screen all day there is no better therapy that the windscreen of the Nomad right? Lots of law enforcement folks as well. Don't be too hard on us desk jockey guys, OK.

[jayc]

Police Officer, 16 years. Motor officer the past 7. Ride an 05 Electra Glide at work. Just had Super Trapps and new intake installed.

[jmorrow]

Grave yard shift Supervisor at Emerson Electric Appliance Group. We build washer & dryer motors. If you own a Kenmore, Whirlpool, Maytag, Frigidaire, Ammana, Roper, or Speed Queen
Washer or dryer, it was probably built at the Paragould, Arkansas location. Have worked there since June 1975. Was a machine operator for 5 year, a sub-foreman for 13 year and a Supervisor for the last 15 year. I hate to wish my life away, but hurry up retirement. :-/

[rlfaubion]

Thanks for your service Mexican.....

[slots]

Hmmmm !

Professional gambler, bookie, ner'do well. Owned 7 casinos...have 5 non-restricted Nevada gaming licences (really, really hard to obtain...and staggeringly expensive too...)...but, mostly, I am retired. Enjoy spending time with my sweet wife of 46 years...trying hard to rebuild a marriage of 46+ years... and playing with my little Yorkie puppie. Here is a link to my Katie's 70'th birthday celebration this summer at my home. Bet few of you would be able to burn the candles I do...at 70 years. Alcohol, young wimmin and booze helps a body stay young and vigorous.

http://picasaweb.google.com/Slots7777/KatieS70ThBirthdayParty

Life is full of contrasts......I enjoy the calmer, quiet life these days. I spend lots of time hosting high-rollers at the Atlantis Casino in Reno..... but I must admit ...the booze, wimmens and late nights are wearing on this nearly 70 year-old body.

I surely will arrive at the grave...burned out...a empy husk of my former self. Caddman knows...and can vouch for my debauched life (G). I would rather, these days, to eat a simple peanut butter and grape jelly sandwich at home with Katie...than the 5-6 course meals I have so often....

You asked...so I told ya ! <G>

Paul "Slots" Manske
Reno, NV USA

[audiogooroo]

"ner'do well"?
I beg to differ! :)
Good to hear from ya Slots! Happy New Year!

[rlfaubion]

Nice see'n ya Slots. Try to catch an outing with us in the Sierra's this year. You sure ended up with some good lQQk'n wimin from your journey!

[skeeter]

Enjoyed the pics Slots. You got a winner for 46 yrs.

Just celebrated 25yrs. After 46 maybe I'll have alzheimers and every day will be a new experience. Like starting over without all the training.

[jayc]

Thanks for your service Mexican.....

Find a job you love and you'll never work another day of your life.

[donoller]

I WORKED FOR AMERICAN OLEAN TILE FOR 44 YEARS AND WAS UNION PRESDENT FOR MOST OF THAT TIME RETIRED NOW.

[biscuitsngravy]

I'm a retired federal investigator (govt. security clearances) of 34 years (mil. and civ.) Still do govt. contracting on the side.... to pay for chrome and leather. BnG

[juan]

I am a Warehouse Foreman for the Texas Army National Guard... Federal Civil Service Tech for 25 years and in the National Guard for 37 years

[soldierboy3502]

Sarge, I might need some equipment if you can spare it...lol. In the National Guard here in Laredo, Texas with the infantry company and the Supply SGT sucks!

[aj]

25 years in emergency/crisis mgt for a global Co. Specialist Fire/Sec risk mgt. Also 29 yrs as a Vol fire officer, been all over the world, except US, have been put on standby for 2 tours to Rockies and CA but stood down as you guys got on top of it (thankfully). Not really a great way to see places. ;)

[dano]

"Another probation/parole officer here too for the last 19 years and 8 years of law enforcement before that. Man I'm getting old or just started too young."

Been in Parole for 23 years, 16 years as a Police Office and Deputy Sheriff prior to that. We must be crazy.
Ride safe,
Dano

[rlfaubion]

He Dano, If I remember correctly, I believe you served us in other ways prior to being crazy? Thanks for that too.

[dogdoc]

I'm a veterinarian with 32 yrs experience and still practicing and riding daily. :-)

[schoeney]

Hey Dano....maybe we are related. I have been breaking the law for 8 years and on probation for 19 years...way too much in common! http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[Bdog]

Allways had a background in heavy equipment. I've been a drug/alcohol councillor for several yrs..and a crisis line instructor/operator for a couple of yrs...burnt out doing that, so back to equipment operating. I did design and machining for the past 30yrs.. I'm independant but have had kawasaki, honda, moto guzzi, susuki, harley, yamaha and laverda all come thru my shop for one off work. Also got into Catalina's(pby) for mods. Currently I haul a 30 wheeler up and down the roads for the past 9yrs. This could all change in the next month or so, as I'm going for a new job interview next week..yes ..back to "heavy" equipment operating. I've got ten years to go till retirement but still not sure what I want to be?

[bluetongue]

My title at work is a Training Device Engineer. AKA jack of all trades. I primarily maintain and build/modify emergency evacuation equipment and also maintain flight simulators. My duties include welding,machining,fabrication,electronics,hydrauli cs
carpentry and the dreaded sewing. Before this I was a service manager and mechanic for a heavy equipment rental company.

Dentist . 31 years private practice . Still in the saddle. Practiced gynecology Friday and Saturday nights on college.

[MikeInFla]

20 years software developer and database administrator.

[skeeter]

Dentist . 31 years private practice . Still in the saddle. Practiced gynecology Friday and Saturday nights on college.

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[juan]

Cabby,
Send me an email at juan.mario.gonzalez@us.army.mil and let me know what you might be needing. You can also call me if you want to at 512-527-4785

[coloradontexas]

Lieutenant of correctional officers for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Largest facility in the state.

[traveler]

4 yrs rough necking in the gulf . loved it. got married . 25 yrs welding with and what ever put in my hands . 4 yrs machine shop exp. currently working for honda supplier , setup operator 60 ton blanking press.

[spazz]

14 years of construction from carpenter to operating egineer apprentice. 7 of those years were spent as a certified welder. Spent 5 years as a maintenance mechanic for the Postal Service. And the last 3 as the Supervisor Maintenance Operations over a 27 man crew for the Postal Service.

[bigdaddy]

I am a district pastor in the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Oklahoma. I serve as pastor of three churches. In prior lives I was an investigator for the Texas Attorney General, a Baptist pastor, and a Legalman in the U.S. Navy. Enjoying life with my wife...ain't that what it's all about?

[finky]

28years driving long distance transport express & heavy haulage also did some road train work up north that involves towing up to 3 x 40' trailers behind a prime mover.
Now I run a large logistics company here in Melbourne.

[rallyjunkie]

Dentist . 31 years private practice . Still in the saddle. Practiced gynecology Friday and Saturday nights on college.


Now thats funny.... :)

[slots]

Was a professional gambler/bookie (licensed and legal) for three decades. I and 3 partners owned/managed several casinos in Nevada, Mississippi, Colorado and Arizona. Sold all our businesses when California legalized gaming....retired but I still am an active (very) stock market/commodities speculator....

Never had a boss for 30+ years.......lived on big doses of adrenaline
every day...still do.

Not a bad life for a 70+ self employed person.... Good profession if you truly have the skill and stress tolerance.

Every day is an adventure into really possible poverty or wealth...

Best regards to all of you....

Slots

[steammarc]

Power Engineer with an Ethanol production company in Ontario Canada.

http://i822.photobucket.com/albums/zz150/Steammarc/IMG_2057-1.jpg

[ken]

Retired diplomat. After 3 years in the Army with service in Vietnam and two years with the Titusville, Fla. Police Department, I joined the State Department in 1971 and served for 32 years with tours in Sweden, Cambodia, Germany (twice - Hamburg & Frankfurt), Tunisia, Washington, DC, Niger, Burundi, China, Czechoslovakia, Austria and Morocco.

I want you to know I appreciate you mechanical types. I seem to have been born with two left hands.

[burly]

Programmer/Analyst at the University of Saskatchewan, weekend musician, scuba instructor at a community college.

[sas]

Retired in '05 after 40 years as the Packaging Development supervisor/Graphics Designer for a corrugated box company. Prior to that I ran a Multilith 150 printing press printing brochures and price lists for an aluminum window manufacturer for four years. I've been ridining since 1955. Joined GWRRA in 1989 and my wife and I are Lifetime members. This past October I stepped down as GWRRA Mississippi District Director after three years. Had total knee replacement on right leg last November 18. Looking forward to continuing riding the Nomad, the 'Wing and playing more golf! Not that golfing is going to kill me, but I'd like to meet as many of you other Nomad riders as possible before I'm gone.

[mnbk]

Retired LTC with 27 years combined (Navy and Army), Retired Sgt. with Hennepin County Sheriff's Office (Minneapolis, MN) and now working for the U. S. Marshall's Office. Wife still has to work so she thinks I should too.

[redjay]

Machine builder/fitter for 42 years, 13 years in the U.K and the rest in Ontario.

[bigdog]

Been in the Audio-Visual industry since 1975, still doing it although it has morphed some down thru the years. Started as a bench tech at Michigan State Univ, repairing A-V equipment, running sound for any number of things on campus, including most sporting events. Moved to Texas in '82 continuing as a bench tech and as jobs came and went started working more in the Audio-Video installation world. The company I'm cuurently with installs sound, video, lighting, curtains and stage rigging.

[canuckrider]

31 years in the retail auto industry; 15 years working in dealerships selling cars & trucks and managing the fianance & insurance office, 15 years selling documents and computer systems specifically for car dealers and the past year as an Account Manager for a company that provides Customer Retention programs and Marketing Campaigns for car dealers.

[04kaw1500]

Hey guys I'm a maintenance tech at a large Aluminum rolling mill in Lewisport Ky .We roll over 50 million lbs a month. Have worked there over 32 yrs and about burned out.

[jmax5105]

IT guy working for ACS on the web interfaces for client systems. Also have worked as a systems administrator for Siebel and PeopleSoft, as well as admin for Avaya phone systems/PBX/switch.

[vulcan09]

I've spent the last 14 years as a Network Administrator for a school District in New Hampshire. Before that I spent 18 great years as Commercial Fisherman out of New Hampshire working for myself.

[nomadtom69]

RETIRED from the CSX Railroad worked there for 38 years 33 as a Locomotive Engr. When I started it was the old L&N Railroad everyone knowed you and your family when I left the CSX you were a number and customer service is a thing of the pass all you hear is saftey (big joke) I don't see how they make money with the work rules they have now.

[jestephens]

whew! I finally read all these and got caught up!

I sell profitability . . . http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

I'm a productivity engineer for Sandvik Coromant, the world's largest producer of insertable carbide cutting tools (all you machinists know what I'm talking about)

As a PE, I'm basically a factory rep, and my territory is all of Illinois south of I-72 (give or take).

[cactusjack]

My wife would tell you I'm a professional pain in the ass. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[vulcans2]

Guess I'll jump in here. This is interesting. Five years, army heliicopter pilot. Got out in '72 and was a fire fighter, then commercial helicopter in Alaska for a year before going to work for the state. Retired from the Alaska State Troopers in 1996, after 22 years. Had five years as a sheriff's deputy and am now fully retired and lovin' life and riding my bike(s). Just dumped the Wing and got the Nomad this past fall.

I am DEFINITELY not a geek. I can type on the keyboard is about all I can do with a computer. I appreciate all you IT guys out there.

[kovo1787]

I spent 33.5 years with various AT&T owned companies, including 15 years in manufacturing as an Electrician, Control Systems Technician and Trade School Instructor, 5 years in a subsidiary company as the Maintenance Supervisor of a copper rod mill and as the plant Labor Relations Supervisor, then a switch to Real Estate Property Management for the balance. Left AT&T in 1998 and tried a variety of things I had always thought would be fun (turns out they weren't) but eventually landed in Property Management Consulting. Became a full-time retired grandpa 3 years ago and loving every minute of it.

[justbob]

I own small business in Louisville, Ky. We service and sell parts for commercial appliances, the bulk of our business is repairing commercial microwave ovens. We are an authorized service center for about 30 manufacturers.

[Cajunrider]

whew! I finally read all these and got caught up!

I sell profitability . . . http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

I'm a productivity engineer for Sandvik Coromant, the world's largest producer of insertable carbide cutting tools (all you machinists know what I'm talking about)

As a PE, I'm basically a factory rep, and my territory is all of Illinois south of I-72 (give or take).


You're a mechanical engineer, right Jay?

[jestephens]

certifiable ;)

Certified Manufacturing Engineer through SME.

[deadant]

I've been selling building materials of some sort for the last 15 years. Currently I'm a siding and window salesman. I also own my own business cleaning and installing glycol in closed loop heating / chilling systems. I also owned a small pest control company for about 4 years. In my free time I'm a truck captain for our Volunteer Fire Department.

[swcole]

Flight Simulator Engineer

Worked on the C-17 Sim at Hickam AFB, now I'm in Houston working for Continental. Hands down one of the best jobs in the world, (IMHO).

[wrongway]

I am a laid-off (1 year now)and injured (L&I, 5 surgery's on my foot and ankle since Nov. '08) Fitter/Welder in heavy steel most currently new barge construction and prior to that making rail cars.
I am also employed by Wal-Mart (12 years and counting) as a tire and lube tech. I have been working 2 jobs for the last 7 years so My wife can be at home with our 2 kids.

10789 more days till I retire!

[moloprintz]

10 yrs manufacturing mobile communication equipment.
10 yrs manufacturing medical equipment.
10 yrs manufacturing automotive equipment.
10 yrs doing instrumentation and controls at ORNL.
It's almost over.

[fatrat45]

shipping, receiving and inventory manger, at a roofing company 32 years and still going.

[sly]

Have been a Paramedic for over 26 years, the last 4 have been on the dark side (Chief of operations/management) and just for fun a part time firefighter for almost 30 years.... It ain't over yet, another 5-10 to go!

[mobandy78]

Lots of IT guys on here...

I'm a jack of all trades, but a master of none http://s2.images.proboards.com/cheesy.gif ;)

I'm a designer/drafter for an Oil & Gas company. Thought I'd be the only one, but caddman knows what I do. :) We design support systems (liquid or gas) for mechanical seals that are used all over the world and for every application you could think of... refineries, autos, planes, food processing plants, oil rigs, etc., etc. All of our designing is in 3D using SolidEdge program. We still use a little bit of AutoCAD, but not much.

[brote]

Retired and love it .... but before that I spent 31 years with AT&T and other company's within the "Bell System" . My last assignment was with Lucent Technologies as an engineering manager for the ""3 letter agencies" in DC. Burnt out is what the end brought and I haven't looked back.

[gman47]

I worked for a large west coast public utility for 32+ years, retired 9 years ...... no longer burnt out!!! Worked as a heavy equipment mechanic and field service rep for all those years.

[BudMan]

10+ yrs. in the restaurant equipment business.
The last 20+ yrs. in the beer business.

[joe3407nomad]

Retired NYPD, Looks like were all a bunch of older, young guys!

[deadant]

10+ yrs. in the restaurant equipment business.
The last 20+ yrs. in the beer business.

For the last 20 is that drinking it or selling it?

[finger]

Being (probably) one of the younger guys on the board, my list wont be as long or impressive as some but...

started out after high school bucking alfalfa hay for a feed store, then got moved to their wholesale side driving a bobtail truck. Then became an extruder operator for a large PVC pipe manufacturer during that five year span I also did clean out work for someone who flipped houses, polished stainless steel and aluminum parts for an aftermarket car part mfg and...sold Rainbow vacuums.

Moved to AR and started work as a CNC lathe/mill operator for a steel fab company. I've been in the QA department for the same company for the past three years.

[fish]

After 34 years and 5 months I'm credited with 35 years. I'll be retired on 2/8/2011 from a community college most recently as crew leader of 13 for 10 years. Now I only work my part time job as a school bus driver until I decide what I want to do, if anything http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[aldridgekennedy]

I spent 25 years in the USAF in the Judge Advocate General Corps (JAG), Currently i work for the state specializing in prosecuting cases against law enforcement officers who violate the law.

[thursamaz]

k - 8th grade physical education teacher.

[mark]

I run an independent property/casualty insurance agency. 30 years of autos/homes and businesses June 1st

[bullman]

Well you guys sure make me feel inferior...
5 yrs customer service supervisor
5 yrs Charter and tour bus operator (family business)
10 yrs truck driver
Last 3 yrs as a program director for non profit- I direct our youth program and do after school tutoring.

[dakota7557]

Teach Pre-School to 7th graders...Taught for 28 years L/D and Behavior Disorders...Guess it takes one to teach one...Jody

[wheelie]

I drive a transfer semi for Veolia Environmental Services and, at the risk of making a bunch of new "friends".... the wife and I own a liquor store.

[mikeyger]

They call me (The Turdanator) Plumber,Maintence dept.

[dogdoc]

Veterinarian for nearly 34 yrs.

[AlabamaNomadRider]

Retired from Navy and Army. Four years in the Navy during Vietnam then 16 years in the Army. Worked too many jobs, other than the military, to post here. Have driven an 18 wheeler, sold insurance, built mobile homes, and worked in several different stores such as Sam's Club, Ace Hardware and the garden center for K-Mart.

[Chili]

Been in the Security Industry for all of the 28 years since I left High School. The last 18 I have been a Hospital Security Officer, if I can make it 10 more years without killing someone I'll be out the door at 54.

[Loafer]

Village Idiot, been trying to retire for 50 years. :)

[skeeter]

like loafer I have no retirement plan and will have a job til I take my last breath.

[Loafer]

like loafer I have no retirement plan and will have a job til I take my last breath.

Whoa, I was joking around.. I am retired. Just can't shake the village idiot thing. ;)

[lar]

Tool & Die Maker. Worked for GE Aircraft Engines for thirty two years, and have been retired for eight years.

[ray2]

Last job was Lithographer for 32 I/2 Yrs. Before that was in military and various job's. Retired in April of 2001.

[BudMan]

10+ yrs. in the restaurant equipment business.
The last 20+ yrs. in the beer business.

For the last 20 is that drinking it or selling it?

Sold several million cases. Drank about a hundred.
We sell what we can and drink the rest. ;)

[cbutteris]

Wife and I started a screen print and embroidery operation several years back, and it was a sporting goods store before that.
Before that...
IT Project Manager
Programmer & Computer Operator
Fireman (volunteer type)
Soldier (Army)
Auto body repair tech
Dairy farmer

Not sure I could ever go back to corporate work but every job has it's own brand of stress. Current business is for sale and if that happens, I might be something different again. :-)

[cactusjack]

Teach Pre-School to 7th graders...Taught for 28 years L/D and Behavior Disorders...Guess it takes one to teach one...Jody

Shouldn't seventh graders have already gone through pre-school? ::) http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[skeeter]

like loafer I have no retirement plan and will have a job til I take my last breath.

Whoa, I was joking around.. I am retired. Just can't shake the village idiot thing. ;)

I was too. :) The Village Idiot is a lifetime commitment and some people just fall into it naturally. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[caddman11]

I teach Architecture and Engineering.

[jay02904]

Paramedic - City of 85,000

[doublel]

Started out at a minute lube then building maintenance. I worked at a prison for ten years as an officer. Now I am a wastewater treatment plant operator. Best job I ever had, will retire from this (in 20 more years)

[GIBBY]

Graduated from school with an Engineering Degree.
Worked for many years in the Tool & Die industry.
Am now the Engineering Manager for a high end home audio speaker manufacturer.

[markusmaximus]

I teach and direct a medical imaging educational program. As the saying goes...

"X-ray technicians know all the positions."

[Cajunrider]

Maintenance/Operations Supervisor in a 1.3 Bcf natural gas processing plant. 27 years there.

[rez]

I am a Forklift Truck Technician......specializing on the Electric type...but also gas, LPG and Diesel...work on all brands...and working for a Toyota brand Industrial dealer.

[lawdog]

Police Sgt. been with the department for 26 years. Memmber of the National Guard. Nine years on active duty before all that.

[rockstar]

I'm a Project Manager/ Estimator for a Commercial Electrical Contractor. I spent my time in the field for 20 years now it's time for me to sit on my ass and make sure everyone else does their job.
It's a tough job but someones got to do it. :'(

[sly]

Paramedic - City of 85,000

That sounds nice and quiet!!!! we are the largest EMS system in Canada, 6th in North America... don't want to talk anyone down, we have a noble and great job, but retirement would be nice... hope to see you at the national

[keith23]

I work for CSX Railroad. I'm a communication specialist, big title for a person who repairs all there communication equipment ( portable, vehicle, base radios and all types of electronic devices. Started out with them climbing telephone and signal poles. 31 yrs with them and 9 more to go. When I started it was the L&N railroad.

[nomadtom69]

I retired from CSX the last of Nov. I was a Locomotive Engr. for 33 of my 38 years and also started on the L&N I worked out of Etowah Tn to Corbin Ky.

[trip]

That's what I want to do when I grow up.... locomotive engineer. I've thought many times about getting the training and certification and going for it.

[cactusjack]

I retired from CSX the last of Nov. I was a Locomotive Engr. for 33 of my 38 years and also started on the L&N I worked out of Etowah Tn to Corbin Ky.

They called it the "iron horse" back then, didn't they? http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

[fireman68]

Firefighter for 25 years. Assistant Chief for last 5.

[nomadtom69]

Trip first thing is getting hired by a Railroad either Major one or as we call them a SCAB outfit.(non union)

[ponch]

Trip first thing is getting hired by a Railroad either Major one or as we call them a SCAB outfit.(non union)

I am not for unions so much, but to be a hogger on a steam engine must have been pretty cool. I am sure diesels of cool too (Saw the movie Unstoppable, pretty cool too).

[nomadtom69]

The Railroads in this country would pay slave wages if it was not for the unions and safety in the work place would be non existence I dealt with them for 38 years and have had pay cuts because the RR would cry to government and force contracts on us while making profits out the A$$. And on the other hand had other unions back stab each other also. Have not seen the movie Unstoppable but I am sure that most of it as being unstoppable is a bunch of bull

[ponch]

The Railroads in this country would pay slave wages if it was not for the unions and safety in the work place would be non existence I dealt with them for 38 years and have had pay cuts because the RR would cry to government and force contracts on us while making profits out the A$$. And on the other hand had other unions back stab each other also. Have not seen the movie Unstoppable but I am sure that most of it as being unstoppable is a bunch of bull

My biggest complaint would be the candidates they support. I wouldn't want to pay for candidates I don't agree with. I guess that is why I've never worked for a union and probably never will. That and I am more libertarian in my thinking about labor and work relationships.

[keith23]

I don't support the Unions choice of politicians either. I don’t understand there mentality. They support candidates that say they support the working man and are against big business (that’s bull@$&*) but the unions eat it up. If your party starts with the letter “D” the unions support you no matter what. If you ran saying your goal was to destroy the unions and your party started with a “D” they would cheer you and send you money. Every year I send them a letter requesting the portion of my dues that go to anything other than bargaining expenses be refunded to me. By law they have to do this and for the last 31 yrs they have.

[ponch]

I don't support the Unions choice of politicians either. I don’t understand there mentality. They support candidates that say they support the working man and are against big business (that’s bull@$&*) but the unions eat it up. If your party starts with the letter “D” the unions support you no matter what. If you ran saying your goal was to destroy the unions and your party started with a “D” they would cheer you and send you money. Every year I send them a letter requesting the portion of my dues that go to anything other than bargaining expenses be refunded to me. By law they have to do this and for the last 31 yrs they have.

My position is that if someone wants to form a union that negotiates contracts with an employer, that is fine. Employers should be allowed to negotiate as they see fit as do employees. On the other hand, I think we could do away with the rules that allow unions to gain foot hold with less than 51% of employee buy in as it were. I also don't believe that if someone has already been at a job and doesn't want to be union, that they have to be, but then they aren't bound by the same contract either. Basically, my idea is that every person exercises his or her free will within the same natural rights as everyone else. The problem is that groups or tribes as I call them, try to get a leg up on others and want superior rights. When that happens, someone eats the maure sandwich.

[rickyboy]

I'd be interested in running a poll to see how many Union supporters there are here at KawaNOW, and how many don't like Unions in their work place. So I'm going to set one up in the NNT-OMT board. Give me a little time as I need to find out how to do a multi question poll or even if that's possible.

[58nomad]

Dairy farmer until age 26
US Army Aircraft Structural Repairer
Semi-driver; tanker & LTL freight
FedEx 15 years
Owner of Hornby Transport – 4 tractor /trailers for 6 years
Currently Ashley Furniture/Distribution; IT Program Manager / Liaison manager keeping the peace between IT, routing/dispatch, and outside software venders

My wife was a stay at home mom raising our 2 daughters so I picked up extra income over the years doing odd jobs like, driving milk truck, Sheriff’s Deputy, grandfather clock repair, electrician, designing and installing sound and video systems in churches and construction.

Life is way too short to do what I dislike doing. So, when something becomes monotonous and boring, I look for something new. (At least that was my motto until I realized I am not as young as I used to be.)

[ponch]

Dairy farmer until age 26
US Army Aircraft Structural Repairer
Semi-driver; tanker & LTL freight
FedEx 15 years
Owner of Hornby Transport – 4 tractor /trailers for 6 years
Currently Ashley Furniture/Distribution; IT Program Manager / Liaison manager keeping the peace between IT, routing/dispatch, and outside software venders

My wife was a stay at home mom raising our 2 daughters so I picked up extra income over the years doing odd jobs like, driving milk truck, Sheriff’s Deputy, grandfather clock repair, electrician, designing and installing sound and video systems in churches and construction.

Life is way too short to do what I dislike doing. So, when something becomes monotonous and boring, I look for something new. (At least that was my motto until I realized I am not as young as I used to be.)


Just trying to find something else in a current field is hard enough let alone a new field. For some reason it's harder to change gears when older...Might be agism. I think employers expect that one is "settled in" by a certain age. Thing is, people are living and working longer than ever before. I think that retirement at 62 or 65 will be considered too young in the future as life expectancy increases. My hope is that there will be more available than being a greeter at wally world.

[58nomad]

Dairy farmer until age 26
US Army Aircraft Structural Repairer
Semi-driver; tanker & LTL freight
FedEx 15 years
Owner of Hornby Transport – 4 tractor /trailers for 6 years
Currently Ashley Furniture/Distribution; IT Program Manager / Liaison manager keeping the peace between IT, routing/dispatch, and outside software venders

My wife was a stay at home mom raising our 2 daughters so I picked up extra income over the years doing odd jobs like, driving milk truck, Sheriff’s Deputy, grandfather clock repair, electrician, designing and installing sound and video systems in churches and construction.

Life is way too short to do what I dislike doing. So, when something becomes monotonous and boring, I look for something new. (At least that was my motto until I realized I am not as young as I used to be.)


Just trying to find something else in a current field is hard enough let alone a new field. For some reason it's harder to change gears when older...Might be agism. I think employers expect that one is "settled in" by a certain age. Thing is, people are living and working longer than ever before. I think that retirement at 62 or 65 will be considered too young in the future as life expectancy increases. My hope is that there will be more available than being a greeter at wally world.

Or retrieving shopping carts.. I can hear it now, "Hey Ponch, just how many carts did you have hooked to that pusher when you hit that BMW?" http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

[ponch]

Just trying to find something else in a current field is hard enough let alone a new field. For some reason it's harder to change gears when older...Might be agism. I think employers expect that one is "settled in" by a certain age. Thing is, people are living and working longer than ever before. I think that retirement at 62 or 65 will be considered too young in the future as life expectancy increases. My hope is that there will be more available than being a greeter at wally world.

Or retrieving shopping carts.. I can hear it now, "Hey Ponch, just how many carts did you have hooked to that pusher when you hit that BMW?" http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

Over my f!@#ing dead body...Most likely. http://s2.images.proboards.com/shocked.gif

[wheelie]

I worked changing oil and tires in the local China-Mart for three months back in 2002 it REALLY SUUUUUUKED! After holding the same job as a welder for over 25 years the place closed due to faulty Indonesian ownership. Being a trash man for the last 8 years has been the best job I have ever had.

[sharps45100]

I'm a store manager for a cash advance/check cashing company. Basically I'm a legal loan shark. Before that was a papermaker for 16 years. Before that worked for a well and mining bit manufacturing company.

[crabbypaddy]

I have been a career firefighter for the last 33 years. I also am a 33 year member of the IAFF (Union) I am currently Fire Chief

[danimal2]

Electronics technician 21 years with the same company. Not burned out in the least. I love what I do.

[xncrman]

EX- computer tech. Had 25 years with NCR Corp till 2002. EX- Corian counter top fabricator/sales until 2008 when housing construction busted. Now motorcycle parts designer/manufacture and sales. And its the best job I have ever had in my entire life. I get to talk about our favorite hobby everyday! http://s2.images.proboards.com/cool.gif OH and best of all, the worlds best grandpa to my two grandsons ages 6&7.. http://s2.images.proboards.com/grin.gif

http://i609.photobucket.com/albums/tt175/xncrman/PaintedShowLowersnBars.jpg

[boomerang2120]

Let's see... at 21years old was on-air doing the top40 thing at FM99 KNUS in Dallas.. that lasted into the early 80's... saw a lot of wild things during the payola era... then one day looked around at some of my 30-something buddies and decided the lifestyle would kill most of them... so it was off to college.. UT-Dallas... then into high-tech firms... grunt, supervisor, manager, then director, of various operations, support, and QA groups over the years... then made the switch to sales... and it was good ! made some really-really nice money before a sales-force consolidation moved the jobs out of Texas... now with inside sales at PepsiCo selling every conceivable kind of soft beverage to the people who sell to you...

[slots]

Retired casino owner.... now a full-time professional gambler. Have not had a boss in 35 years of working. Life is good !!!

Slots

[voyager]

I'd be interested in running a poll to see how many Union supporters there are here at KawaNOW, and how many don't like Unions in their work place. So I'm going to set one up in the NNT-OMT board. Give me a little time as I need to find out how to do a multi question poll or even if that's possible.

Are you crazy Rick, that's only going to kick the hornet's nest with that subject. Most here are on the Christian right and hate Unions and you'll get their opinion all right. Leave them be with their "right to work for less" states, or as I call it " the race to the bottom". Unions rule, and god bless Canada and most of the world for their same thinking attitudes.

hehe.........let the games begin.............

[AlabamaNomadRider]

I'm retired now but will ride for food.

[markclark57]

Licensed Journeyman Plumber working as a "closer" for a Service plumbing company in Seattle.
That means when $it breaks I fix it. It also means that some weeks I put in 60 hours for less than $60.00 and other weeks I "clean up" with $100.00+/hr. take home. (it's a $itty Bidness).

[rickyboy]

I'd be interested in running a poll to see how many Union supporters there are here at KawaNOW, and how many don't like Unions in their work place. So I'm going to set one up in the NNT-OMT board. Give me a little time as I need to find out how to do a multi question poll or even if that's possible.

Are you crazy Rick, that's only going to kick the hornet's nest with that subject. Most here are on the Christian right and hate Unions and you'll get their opinion all right. Leave them be with their "right to work for less" states, or as I call it " the race to the bottom". Unions rule, and god bless Canada and most of the world for their same thinking attitudes.

hehe.........let the games begin.............

Good point Kevin and I'll take your advice.

[ringadingh]

Smart Idea.

[ponch]

I'd be interested in running a poll to see how many Union supporters there are here at KawaNOW, and how many don't like Unions in their work place. So I'm going to set one up in the NNT-OMT board. Give me a little time as I need to find out how to do a multi question poll or even if that's possible.

Are you crazy Rick, that's only going to kick the hornet's nest with that subject. Most here are on the Christian right and hate Unions and you'll get their opinion all right. Leave them be with their "right to work for less" states, or as I call it " the race to the bottom". Unions rule, and god bless Canada and most of the world for their same thinking attitudes.

hehe.........let the games begin.............

I don't know about the Christian Right, but I take the libertarian standpoint...For the record, I love Canadians, but I think you could be wrong. My take is different from traditional right or left:

Employers and employees are free to work out a contract if they see fit, but if an employee(s) don't want to be part of a union, they cannot be forced to join, pay dues or otherwise support a union. To that extent, an employee that bows out is not bound by the contract a group negotiates with the employer and must seek there own agreement with the employer. If an employer doesn't want to negotiate with a union, he or she is free to do what he or she deems is in his or her best interests. If there is an agreement in place, both sides must abide by it, but once an agreement expires or if there is not an agreement in place, there should be nothing legally binding forcing an employer to negotiate with a union if they do not want to. Same goes if a union tries to form. An employer should be allowed to terminate the relationship with any employee(s) if they wish to if there is no contract binding them. It doesn't mean unions can't be formed, but that unions aren't and shouldn't be a gun to the head of an employer.

This allows both sides to exercise their free will within the responsibility of the consequences of their actions.

[b1rider]

I have been selling industrial electrical controls for 29 years, dang, just added those years up and that's scary. I was a parts/service zone manager for Ford Motor for about 6 six years in the middle of all this selling electrical stuff. Before all this I worked as a ticket agent for Eastern Airlines in Atlanta while going to college. That was a great job but it was part time and not much of a future......I should say so, Eastern flew off into the sunset. I guess I have about 6-7 more years before I will hang it up unless I'm am pushed off into retirement by the younger generation bosses.

[rick]

Well first I'm a husband , then youth counseler to two sons , a papa to two grandchildren, general maintance department for wife and the list is long, then in my spare time I work at Missouri Department of Correction as a correction officer for the last 12 years, And the wife is a R.N. in the ER department at the local hospital