What's Your Occupation?

**trip** · 10-29-2009, 06:42 AM

I realize that we've discussed this before but the thread is buried deep in the anals of KawaNOW information. Plus, I want to hear what newer members do for a living.

For the sake of helping my "Did You Know" project, please post your occupation.

**ringadingh** · 10-29-2009, 08:45 AM

I have had a few jobs over the years from being a snowmobile mechanic, hydraulic mechanic building hydro equipment, working at a automotive machine shop, truckdriver, mailman, manager at a tow truck dealership where we built wreckers and sold accessories for Vulcan wreckers,and a product manager for a rep agency where we imported hydraulic and pneaumatic parts, hoses and fittings and distributed them to wholesale suppliers across Canada. For the last five years I have worked for the regional school board here maintaining the control systems for a large high school as well as some elementry schools in the area.

gazoovn800 · 10-29-2009, 09:27 AM

Fully Licensed "SANITATION ENGINEER"

Drive a garbage truck for Waste Management.

waterman · 10-29-2009, 10:12 AM

Me, I work for Colorado State University in Research and Extension (education to adults mainly). The majority of my work is in irrigation and water resources within the South Platte and Republican Basins of Colorado.

**Top Cat** · 10-29-2009, 11:21 AM

Worked in a wire fabricating plant for 44 years. Stranded wire for military and gen. public. Some of our products are used in the space program and in naval ships, air craft, etc.
But in September of 07 I RETIRED. It is the best job I ever had.

bigsid1 · 10-29-2009, 11:23 AM

Firefghter/EMT for 30 years. Retired in May of 2008

Bdog · 10-29-2009, 11:40 AM

I'm a miner and operate heavy haul trucks in North Eastern Alberta. Great job..6 on/ 6 off...Bdog

blowndodge · 10-29-2009, 11:43 AM

Wyle E. Coyote SUPER GENIUS

Associate Gov't Program Legal Analyst for Dept of Mental Heath....

Snappy Dresser Extraordinaire

cactusjack · 10-29-2009, 12:07 PM

Jack of all trades/Master of none.

I've been a small engine mechanic, a carpenter, insurance salesman, armed security guard, male stripper, copy machine technician, auto mechanic, and fighter plane maintenance specialist in the Marines. My degree is in accounting/business mgmt.

For the past 20 years I have worked in IT, done nearly everything, but mostly as an AIX system admin. For the past 2.5 years, I am a Senior WebSphere Administrator for a Fortune 500 company (#144 in 2009).

...checking to see who's paying attention

vidornomad · 10-29-2009, 12:45 PM

I am an Electrician out of LU 479 Beaumont, TX. For the past 4 or 5 years I have been Purchasing Agent/ Fabrication Manager for a electric heat trace company.

Netnorske · 10-29-2009, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Jack of all trades/Master of none.

I've been a small engine mechanic, a carpenter, insurance salesman, armed security guard, male stripper, copy machine technician, auto mechanic, and fighter plane maintenance specialist. My degree is in accounting/business mgmt.

For the past 20 years I have worked in IT, done nearly everything, but mostly as an AIX system admin. For the past 2.5 years, I am a Senior WebSphere Administrator for a Fortune 500 company (#144 in 2009).

...checking to see who's paying attention

CJ,
That's just wrong.....and yes....I am paying attention. How much did you have to pay chicks to watch you perform....

??

As for me.....I am a Public Works Foreman (aka- Head Finger Pointer) in the Street/Storm Maintenance Division of a local municipality. I have worked in the PW Dept. here for over 30 years.

For 13 years I owned and operated a part-time fishing guide business....I also do some occasional outdoor writing for a regional fishing magazine called "Salmon, Trout, Steelheader".

pronghorn · 10-29-2009, 12:52 PM

Paper routes and pinsetter during early years. Spent 6 years in the Army counting active reserve. I worked for a large gas and electric utility in engineering and safety for 38 years. They paid for 3 engineering degrees a AS, BS, & MS I got my own PHD in BS. Retired in 2001 and became General Mgr. for a large Archery range and Pro shop for 5 years. I still do some consulting in archery, but mostly I'm retired. Problem with being retired is you never get a day off. FANTASTIC

**coacha** · 10-29-2009, 12:56 PM

I am in my 27th year as a high school educator, currently serving as a dean of students, head football coach and head weightlifting coach. I have taught numerous subject areas in my career, mostly working with computers and accounting.

blowndodge · 10-29-2009, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

Jack of all trades/Master of none.

I've been a small engine mechanic, a carpenter, insurance salesman, armed security guard, male stripper in a gay nightclub, copy machine technician, auto mechanic, and fighter plane maintenance specialist. My degree is in accounting/business mgmt.

For the past 20 years I have worked in IT, done nearly everything, but mostly as an AIX system admin. For the past 2.5 years, I am a Senior WebSphere Administrator for a Fortune 500 company (#144 in 2009).

...checking to see who wants a private lap dance

No thanks,

**rayski271** · 10-29-2009, 01:23 PM

hey all been with amtrak for last thirty years am mechanical foreman at chicago union station and did four years army in 80s

10-29-2009, 08:45 AM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	What's Your Occupation? I have had a few jobs over the years from being a snowmobile mechanic, hydraulic mechanic building hydro equipment, working at a automotive machine shop, truckdriver, mailman, manager at a tow truck dealership where we built wreckers and sold accessories for Vulcan wreckers,and a product manager for a rep agency where we imported hydraulic and pneaumatic parts, hoses and fittings and distributed them to wholesale suppliers across Canada. For the last five years I have worked for the regional school board here maintaining the control systems for a large high school as well as some elementry schools in the area. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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10-29-2009, 09:27 AM	#3
gazoovn800 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Saugerties, New York Posts: 58	What's Your Occupation? Fully Licensed "SANITATION ENGINEER" Drive a garbage truck for Waste Management. __________________ Mark (PAPPY) Andresen Saugerties, New York KAWANOW # 1010 VROC # 7601 Current Ride: 2007 Metallic Red/ Titanium 1600 Nomad Painfully Stock!! Still Fun To Ride. Previous Ride: 2002 Black/Red VN 800A Hard Chrome Double D Pipes Semi Open Air Cleaner Re-Jetted (Thanks Oakie/RW) Wicked Fast!! Still Miss It.
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10-29-2009, 10:12 AM	#4
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	What's Your Occupation? Me, I work for Colorado State University in Research and Extension (education to adults mainly). The majority of my work is in irrigation and water resources within the South Platte and Republican Basins of Colorado. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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10-29-2009, 11:21 AM	#5
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	What's Your Occupation? Worked in a wire fabricating plant for 44 years. Stranded wire for military and gen. public. Some of our products are used in the space program and in naval ships, air craft, etc. But in September of 07 I RETIRED. It is the best job I ever had. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-29-2009, 11:23 AM	#6
bigsid1 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: port charlotte florida Posts: 254	What's Your Occupation? Firefghter/EMT for 30 years. Retired in May of 2008 __________________ 2016 Harley Davidson Roadglide Special
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10-29-2009, 06:42 AM	#1
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	What's Your Occupation? I realize that we've discussed this before but the thread is buried deep in the anals of KawaNOW information. Plus, I want to hear what newer members do for a living. For the sake of helping my "Did You Know" project, please post your occupation. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-29-2009, 11:40 AM	#7
Bdog Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ft. Mcmurray Ab. Posts: 1,447	What's Your Occupation? I'm a miner and operate heavy haul trucks in North Eastern Alberta. Great job..6 on/ 6 off...Bdog __________________
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10-29-2009, 11:43 AM	#8
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	What's Your Occupation? Wyle E. Coyote SUPER GENIUS Associate Gov't Program Legal Analyst for Dept of Mental Heath.... Snappy Dresser Extraordinaire __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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10-29-2009, 12:07 PM	#9
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	What's Your Occupation? Jack of all trades/Master of none. I've been a small engine mechanic, a carpenter, insurance salesman, armed security guard, male stripper, copy machine technician, auto mechanic, and fighter plane maintenance specialist in the Marines. My degree is in accounting/business mgmt. For the past 20 years I have worked in IT, done nearly everything, but mostly as an AIX system admin. For the past 2.5 years, I am a Senior WebSphere Administrator for a Fortune 500 company (#144 in 2009). ...checking to see who's paying attention __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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10-29-2009, 12:45 PM	#10
vidornomad Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vidor, Texas Posts: 346	What's Your Occupation? I am an Electrician out of LU 479 Beaumont, TX. For the past 4 or 5 years I have been Purchasing Agent/ Fabrication Manager for a electric heat trace company.
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10-29-2009, 12:52 PM	#12
pronghorn Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Parker Colorado Posts: 213	What's Your Occupation? Paper routes and pinsetter during early years. Spent 6 years in the Army counting active reserve. I worked for a large gas and electric utility in engineering and safety for 38 years. They paid for 3 engineering degrees a AS, BS, & MS I got my own PHD in BS. Retired in 2001 and became General Mgr. for a large Archery range and Pro shop for 5 years. I still do some consulting in archery, but mostly I'm retired. Problem with being retired is you never get a day off. FANTASTIC
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10-29-2009, 12:56 PM	#13
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	What's Your Occupation? I am in my 27th year as a high school educator, currently serving as a dean of students, head football coach and head weightlifting coach. I have taught numerous subject areas in my career, mostly working with computers and accounting. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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10-29-2009, 01:23 PM	#15
rayski271 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: hometown ILL Posts: 716	What's Your Occupation? hey all been with amtrak for last thirty years am mechanical foreman at chicago union station and did four years army in 80s __________________ National Rally 2009 - Custer, SD NorthCentral Regional Rally 2010 - Prairie du Chien, WI National Rally 2011 - Maggie Valley, NC
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