Hello,
I was wondering what memebers of the DMF do for employment to support their Duc purchases and mods.
I'll start it off:
I am a Systems Administrator (IT) for a software company of 500 employees.
I push a big rock up a hill.
Quote from: Jaman on January 20, 2010, 08:21:27 AM
I push a big rock up a hill.
Sissy. :P
You may want to move this thread to NMC (you can do it).
There's also a similar thread http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=9146.0, (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=9146.0,) so you may not get a ton of responses.
As of march 31st... Nothing. >:(
My company is moving all our business overseas and I'm left with no prospects and a mortgage I won't be able to afford. Lucky Me!!!
11B FTW!
Infantry Rifleman for those of you who don't speak Army ;D
Student Naval Aviator (1390)... Go Navy!
Corporate Finance / paper pusher.
Once again, a student. And probably also a taco maker at Taco Hell. Money is money.
prostitution. I do my work for the highest bidder.
I'm digging a big hole at the top of a hill. I hope I finish before the rock gets here.
I teach Radiation Therapists how to run CT simulators.
Weld and dimensional inspection for a powersports company.
I work at the old modem farm.
Working for Uncle Sam, driving submarines.
Quote from: Punx Clever on January 20, 2010, 12:28:00 PM
Student Naval Aviator (1390)... Go Navy!
Very cool.
In my Navy days I was diving supervisor in San Diego working on the ships at the 32nd Street Naval base. When people asked me what I did I would say, "I'm a pilot in the Navy."
They would say, "COOL! Do you fly a Tomcat?"
"No, I drive a boat."
They never got the joke.
These days I'm a hyperbaric supervisor in an LA area hospital.
Oh yeah, and Go Navy!
I teach people how to save lives.
I tell lobbyist on what side their bread is buttered.
Since Nov 13, I've been an Unemployment Insurance collector for the state of Minnesota, and a Human Interaction Analyst for a local Irish pub.
Before that, and hopefully again in the spring, I fuse tiny strands of glass together.
Depending on what hat i'm wearing....
I design houses/buildings....
or
Look at stinky/ugly feet belonging to runners...
I have a good friend who told me he was once a diesel fitter at a panty factory.
"What?" I asked?
"Yeah," he said, "When a pair of panties come of the line I put them on my head, shake my head around virorously, and yell out, 'Diesel Fitter!'"
Quote from: NorDog on January 20, 2010, 02:40:20 PM
I have a good friend who told me he was once a diesel fitter at a panty factory.
"What?" I asked?
"Yeah," he said, "When a pair of panties come of the line I put them on my head, shake my head around virorously, and yell out, 'Diesel Fitter!'"
I do some diesel fitter work on the side, on a volunteering basis. I do it out of love, not for money.
Porn star. 8)
Oh, and i make assorted things from assorted metals on the side.. ;D
I'm a teacher. I teach college level and high school US History courses. I also am working on my doctorate, which keeps me from purchasing more moto-related material in the short term.
I fix porches.
Auto body technician for 12 years. If you can crash it, I can fix it [thumbsup]
Quote from: Ducaholic on January 20, 2010, 04:06:36 PM
I fix porches.
Like restaining/wood repair or foundation issues?
Eye doc
Health Physicist (radiation safety specialist), Environmantal Health Manager (laser safety officer, chemical hyegiene and hazardous waste managment).
You know, research kinda stuff.
LA
Build powerlines.
Reinsurance Accountant at somewhat large insurance company.
HVAC/R Tech
I own a construction company, doing carpentry :)
I attempt to teach car salesperson about the products they sell.
It is a job similar to the guys who paint long suspension bridges...never ending.
Quote from: 1KDS on January 20, 2010, 04:24:12 PM
Like restaining/wood repair or foundation issues?
Dees porches
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll161/porschaholic/gt3rs.jpg)
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(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll161/porschaholic/IMG000161.jpg)
Package 10 lbs of electronics and sensors in a 1lb bag that then gets thrown on a truck and transported across the worst roads and environments all around the world, then gets hooked on a cable and dropped down a hole in the ground or sea bed up to 5 or so miles deep where it then sees temperatures up to 500F and pressures up to 30,000 psi and produces lots of squiggly lines on a piece of paper that tell oil and gas companies what they actually have in that 5 mile deep hole. Also works in geothermal wells to find fractures.
I'm a picker
I'm a grinner
I'm a lover
And I'm a sinner
Go Navy!
Hospital Corpsman
Haven't worked in a hospital since 1997
I collect retirement annuity and social Security checks ;D
Between collecting checks I work here for free:
http://www.nycmag.org (http://www.nycmag.org)
I build insane houses for the filthy rich
It is BIG FUN!
I'm a "Motor Vehicle Engineer". I create the proper build sequence to put a communications satellite together, as well as instruct the build while in process, and conduct and critical operations.
We did sirius radio, XM, direct tv, and most of the satellite internet out there. Same with those satellite images you get of the weather. I am everywhere :P
Fred Garvin,
Male Prostitute [thumbsup]
Renovation contractor
I fix porches
I'm a bringer in of wood and feeder of dogs.
Once in a while I do some land surveying but not too often these days.
I make various kinds of dust.
LAN/WAN/Sys Admin for the largest beer distributor in Iowa.
And I build high end gaming computers on the side. Suprisingly, that job brings in about $30 more per hour...of course, I only do it once or twice a month.
I also help out with my buddy's construction company doing finish carpentry and cabinetry along with plumbing and electrical.
Investigate securities fraud (as in stocks/bonds)
Part-time aerobics instructor
Director of Planning & Building for a small suburb by day, motorboatin' sumbish by night.
Quote from: Bun-bun on January 21, 2010, 04:04:47 AM
Renovation contractor
I fix porches
So you could put up some vinyl gutters & a nice coat of latex paint on one of Ducaholic's porches for him? That'd be swell.
Biologist at a freshwater gamefish hatchery
I source parts to fix cars at a large, national used car reconditioner/retailer.
One weekend a month and two weeks a year, I'm an Air Force AMMO SSgt.
AFSC:2W051 [evil]
If you ain't AMMO, you ain't shit!
Quote from: Pip on January 21, 2010, 07:25:06 AM
If you ain't AMMO, you ain't shit!
Is it true that Air Force recruits are issued sky blue airplane print pajamas and umbrellas when they enter basic training?
[cheeky]
Go Navy!
Quote from: NorDog on January 21, 2010, 08:02:53 AM
Is it true that Air Force recruits are issued sky blue airplane print pajamas and umbrellas when they enter basic training?
[cheeky]
Go Navy!
NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We also get galoshes. ;D
I hang out with my cool dog, listening to sat radio and putting little shiny bits is boxes to ship to you fellas.
oh, and at 3:30 after UPS comes, there's beer and foosball.
(I win at beer and lose at the foos)
Quote from: triangleforge on January 21, 2010, 06:31:34 AM
So you could put up some vinyl gutters & a nice coat of latex paint on one of Ducaholic's porches for him? That'd be swell.
Nothing would make me happier
Quote from: NorDog on January 21, 2010, 08:02:53 AM
Is it true that Air Force recruits are issued sky blue airplane print pajamas and umbrellas when they enter basic training?
[cheeky]
Go Navy!
I don't know about enlisted air force... but I hear that the Air Force Officers are issued golf club bags instead of sea-bags
Quote from: JEFF_H on January 21, 2010, 10:19:07 AM
I hang out with my cool dog, listening to sat radio and putting little shiny bits is boxes to ship to you fellas.
oh, and at 3:30 after UPS comes, there's beer and foosball.
(I win at beer and lose at the foos)
Now I understand. I ordered rear sets from you guys and all I received was a crumpled up beer can with a couple foos balls rattling around inside. [cheeky]
Quote from: triangleforge on January 21, 2010, 06:31:34 AM
So you could put up some vinyl gutters & a nice coat of latex paint on one of Ducaholic's porches for him? That'd be swell.
Man, you mus' be joking.
4" aluminum is the way to go on those porches (Keeps the weight down.).
Shoot, that new porch (Panasumthin'orother?)looks like it's got room for a bathtub.
I own a restaurant called 821 cafe ..so that means that I , cook, wash dishes, serve customers, fix random shit, break random shit, hire and fire, order food, stress my self out, drink a lot of booze and a whole lot more! I love what I do.
www.821caferva.com (http://www.821caferva.com)
design hoses and stuff in the auto industry...
aka noodle designer
Aircraft Maintenance Powerplant Supervisor. Jet engines need fixing - I am just the guy to watch other people do the fixing.
Chemist, specializing in pesticides, residual solvents and some food packaging/migration work from time to time.
No, I won't build you a bomb. >:(
Veterinarian
Blue oval mechanic ;D
Quote from: DW on January 21, 2010, 02:53:19 PM
Aircraft Maintenance Powerplant Supervisor. Jet engines need fixing - I am just the guy to watch other people do the fixing.
I used to do that.
Fix them, not supervise that is.
Professional delegator, freelance writer and DMF/audizine checker
I sell cutting tools, fluids and abrasives (as well as power tools and MRO equipment) to the metalworking industry.
I think I might quit, though, and start my own thing.
We'll see :D
I am a field applications scientist - means that I travel and teach other scientists how to use our research equipment (fancy automated microscopes) and analysis software.
as little as possible....
Self employed Graphic design and Signage company owner, and makes dust in my free time before attempting to do airbrush art on motorcycles
I work at Tait Towers. We build stages for the entertainment industry. Current project: Bon Jovi 2010 tour. Just finished and loaded out Lady Gaga (yay) and next is something for NBA and Cirque du Soleil's upcomming tour.
Quote from: csp808 on January 21, 2010, 04:37:19 PM
Blue oval mechanic ;D
see ya in the fmc chat room ;)
Quality Assurance for a software company.
Mainly I train the new Tech Support employees how to use our software and how to treat our customers well.
marine service technician, anything from motors, to shitters, to fiberglass work. boats in lengths from 5' to 150', also hauling out and launching boats from lake superior up to 150 tons
I sometimes ask myself this same question.
Mechanical Engineer. Manager. Supervisor. Draftsman. Quality Inspector. Cat Herder. Interpreter. Eater of much bacon. Drinker of much coffee. Custodian of several motorcycles. Wearer of many hats.
I manage the Engineering Department at a small company in Albuqueruqe, NM......sometimes.
Residential Remodeling Contractor:
-Salesman
-Book keeper (as if)
-Job foreman (hand holder)
-Psychotherapist to both employees and clients. (see above)
-Designer
Owner of a custom cabinet shop
-All of the above except work with more kitchen and interior decorators (Blechh!)
-Anybody want to buy a turn key, well equipped cabinet shop?
Sales for a Residential Solar Thermal Hot Water company
-Walk in
-Explain product and its merits to clients that have already researched the heck out of these systems and are anxious to take advantage of Federal, State and Local incentive programs.
-Walk away with signed contract and deposit check. Turn over everything to installation department. They handle the job from that point on, from permitting to scheduling to installation details.
-Receive commision checks.
I need to scale back. The first two have more details than one person can physically manage.
Solar thermal hot water systems have been around and will be around for a long time with little chance of improved efficiency unlike PV. No employees, no workmans compensation insurance, no rent.......no brainer!
Oh yea almost forgot:
-Husband
-Father of three awesome kiddos!
I'm a cowboy.
On a steel horse I ride. [moto]
I'm Catbert for a small IT consulting company.
Quote from: D Paoli on January 21, 2010, 05:15:59 AM
Once in a while I do some land surveying but not too often these days.
I'm a land surveyor too. Mostly doing construction work at the moment.
Aspiring Screenplay/song writer and musician. 'Aspiring' is what explains why I have no Duc at the moment, but I guess it is better to learn on something cheap that won't break my heart if it gets dinged.
Finished one screenplay, editing is done, just need to sell it. (several others unfinished)
Several songs written, getting together with a drummer soon to try and make something of ourselves.
You'll know when I sell my script by the "I just got a couple Ducs" post. ;)
Air Traffic Controller, Atlanta Center [thumbsup]
Quote from: TAftonomos on January 23, 2010, 05:16:36 AM
Air Traffic Controller, Atlanta Center [thumbsup]
That little airport? Isn't that where all the rookies go? :P
I design and develop instructional design materials for a large mutual fund company. Once in a while I facilitate training sessions also.
I like it, but I'm not sure I want to keep doing it.
Quote from: TAftonomos on January 23, 2010, 05:16:36 AM
Air Traffic Controller, Atlanta Center [thumbsup]
I was just there a few weeks ago. We didn't hit any other planes so good job I guess. [thumbsup]
Nursing staff on the cardiac/telemetry ward of our local VA hospital
Quote from: Mike_D on January 23, 2010, 05:40:53 AM
That little airport? Isn't that where all the rookies go? :P
It's (gulp) suprisingly where they sent me fresh out of the academy. Kinda like going from t-ball to the majors with 10 weeks of training in-between. Took almost 3 years to get turned loose on my own. When it's busy busy, it's the best job in the world. Other wise it's just ok :D. Can't complain, I don't remember the last time I felt like I've "worked" since I've been cut loose (training sucked).
-Thanks Ducaholic!-
I'm a post-production audio mixing engineer and sound designer for film, television, gaming, and commercials.
Quote from: TAftonomos on January 24, 2010, 02:23:33 PM
It's (gulp) suprisingly where they sent me fresh out of the academy. Kinda like going from t-ball to the majors with 10 weeks of training in-between. Took almost 3 years to get turned loose on my own. When it's busy busy, it's the best job in the world. Other wise it's just ok :D. Can't complain, I don't remember the last time I felt like I've "worked" since I've been cut loose (training sucked).
-Thanks Ducaholic!-
can you still draw it all by memory?
are you at the airport, or the offsite one?
I used to Be All I Can Be, digging holes, stringing concertina wire & blowing it up ;D
These days I'm a Field Engineer for a major Telco, building SONET & ROADM rings that allow all you guys to satisfy your internet fix.
Quote from: z0mb1e_DUC on January 27, 2010, 01:47:38 PM
I used to Be All I Can Be, digging holes, stringing concertina wire & blowing it up ;D
These days I'm a Field Engineer for a major Telco, building SONET & ROADM rings that allow all you guys to satisfy your internet fix.
you need to build out here. I refuse to use HughesNet!
Manufacturing Engineer.
I help make these easier to build:
(http://ge.ecomagination.com/site/water/media/evol/zoom-01.jpg)
I sell olive oil to grocery chains throughout the western U.S.
while traveling and earning the benefits of air, hotel, and car rental points programs.
i see dead people
Quote from: WhiteStripe on January 28, 2010, 06:22:34 PM
i see dead people
"So real, only your undertaker knows for sure"...
Quote from: TJR178 link=topic=34079.msg5 [laugh97644#msg597644 date=1264695381]
Manufacturing Engineer.
I help make these easier to build:
(http://ge.ecomagination.com/site/water/media/evol/zoom-01.jpg)
I happen to be in the market for one of those. What is your best OTD price shipped to So CAL? [laugh]
I advise, financially. Specialize in high net worth private clients and not for profit endowments.
Quote from: wbeck257 on January 27, 2010, 03:02:56 AM
can you still draw it all by memory?
are you at the airport, or the offsite one?
When we got here they made it clear we needed to "impress" them on the map draw. 4200 something items draw from memory, with only a few bits of info on the map to start.
I think most of that info left me by the time I passed stage 2 and was on the floor. I don't care about no stinking radial degrees between this VOR and that vortac, nor do I care that it's 51 miles from this point to that.
5 miles, 1000 ft. Apply those things while juggling 25 some off voices (half of which arn't paying attention), vectoring off course for T storms, coordinating an emergency because of a bird strike/cracked windscreen, reasoning with a superviosor who is trying to "back seat drive" (and never could in the first place), and figuring out what is for lunch....all at once...THAT is when it's fun. Of course, they say I'm a sadist...... [evil]
Insurance broker specializing in employee benefits.
Travel nurse specializing in pediatric ICU, and occasional respiratory therapist.
I get told what to tell people to do and when to do it...AKA US Air Force Aircraft Maintenance Production Superintendent.
I sell alcohol!
[beer]
but not in that sexy/comforting friend/bartender sort of way.. it's a retail job [roll]
I currently do make the beast with two backsall.
If anybody in the Austin or Houston area (where I'm considering moving soon) needs a philosophy major with retail and teaching experience, too much booze knowledge, and a shoulder that's soon to be useless until it mends from surgery (as of next week), gimme a call... :P
Quote from: zarn02 on January 30, 2010, 03:27:22 PM
I currently do make the beast with two backsall.
If anybody in the Austin or Houston area (where I'm considering moving soon) needs a philosophy major with retail and teaching experience, too much booze knowledge, and a shoulder that's soon to be useless until it mends from surgery (as of next week), gimme a call... :P
Houston blows. Austin doesn't. Much closer to some good roads too.
Journeyman electrician [cheeky]
Quote from: motoboy on January 30, 2010, 04:33:40 PM
Journeyman electrician [cheeky]
I eat nails and spit thumbtacks [evil]
I collect a check from the Navy and complain about it.
Anybody see any shows from Bon Jovi 2010 tour?
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Quote from: hihhs on January 20, 2010, 06:19:50 PM
I build insane houses for the filthy rich
It is BIG FUN!
This is exactly what I do.
sac
/not sure about that big fun part though
I am not really sure what I am supposed to do...I usually make it up as I go along.....and they pay me pretty well to be involved...but I can go for months doing nothing...they don't seem to care...as long as I am there when they think of me
Quote from: RAT900 on April 08, 2010, 02:07:37 PM
I am not really sure what I am supposed to do...I usually make it up as I go along.....and they pay me pretty well to be involved...but I can go for months doing nothing...they don't seem to care...as long as I am there when they think of me
You're an assassin? ???
sac
/are they hiring?
Quote from: z0mb1e_DUC on January 27, 2010, 01:47:38 PM
I used to Be All I Can Be, digging holes, stringing concertina wire & blowing it up ;D
These days I'm a Field Engineer for a major Telco, building SONET & ROADM rings that allow all you guys to satisfy your internet fix.
did the same (building fiber rings) until very recently and enjoyed it...now am maintaining telecom backup power...big diesel engines, generators, batteries, etc...went from high tech to low tech but am liking it a lot so far.
I buy high....$$$$$$$$
And sell low.......$ [bang]
Job seeker..
.. unemployed :(
Plant Manager of a manufacturing plant in the semi-conductor industry.
I get to play with molten metal and try not to get burned. Some days I'm better than others at not getting burned. [bang]
Quote from: Randimus Maximus on January 20, 2010, 05:27:46 PM
I attempt to teach car salesperson about the products they sell.
It is a job similar to the guys who paint long suspension bridges...never ending.
Hey I do the same thing....
I picked up another job title:
Collections Agent for delinquent credit credit cardholders.
Isn't that exciting?
Quote from: cyrus buelton on April 09, 2010, 04:38:01 AM
I picked up another job title:
Collections Agent for delinquent credit credit cardholders.
Isn't that exciting?
Damn, time to change my user name... [bang]
[laugh]
Quote from: ID_DUC_MON on April 09, 2010, 04:56:54 AM
Damn, time to change my user name... [bang]
[laugh]
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
My guess is you don't have one of the 900 cards I manage..........!
Quote from: cyrus buelton on April 09, 2010, 04:38:01 AM
I picked up another job title:
Collections Agent for delinquent credit credit cardholders.
Isn't that exciting?
Yer gonna have to develop a bad middle eastern accent that nobody can understand.
Quote from: Ducaholic on April 09, 2010, 05:29:01 AM
Yer gonna have to develop a bad middle eastern accent that nobody can understand.
There is one guy who used to work in my office that I want to personally take to his door step.
He was spotted around town earlier in the week with a nice brand new high end bike. I won't mention brand/model as the topic is sensitive.........but come on.
I want to kick that make the beast with two backsing bike over and then kick him over for wasting 7 days of my life.
Machinist in the Top Fuel Drag Racing Industry. Last year we were World Champions, this year we were Number 2.
I touch nearly all the Top Fuel teams cylinder heads. When they blow them up or rebuild them, they go through my 5-axis mill. Except for team Force, but those so-called Boss 500s are actually Chrysler based 500 inch Hemis. They make their own cylinder heads, but we sell them the blocks.
I barely get paid to do
<<<< this.
;) http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=198.61995 (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=198.61995)
I do artwork for Arnold.
I draw unemployment
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/today.jpg?t=1270840604)
The title of this piece is " cleansing the soul.... midweek "
Start April 20th as a Service writer @ a Ducati/Triumph dealership. 8)
Quote from: Preisker on April 09, 2010, 06:54:17 AM
Machinist in the Top Fuel Drag Racing Industry. Last year we were World Champions, this year we were Number 2.
I touch nearly all the Top Fuel teams cylinder heads. When they blow them up or rebuild them, they go through my 5-axis mill. Except for team Force, but those so-called Boss 500s are actually Chrysler based 500 inch Hemis. They make their own cylinder heads, but we sell them the blocks.
(as an amateur drag-racer from Detroit: [thumbsup]!!!)
Quote from: bobspapa on April 09, 2010, 10:21:56 AM
I do artwork for Arnold.
I draw unemployment
(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t180/bobspapa/today.jpg?t=1270840604)
The title of this piece is " cleansing the soul.... midweek "
I nominate this for entry into the "Best Of" thread! [thumbsup]
And I just had a nice compliment after the flaming hoop jumping we (I) had to do yesterday (but of course not from within) from the vendor
and the client: "...you have integrity....love working with you...you saved my ass...."
yay me
Quote from: Stella on April 09, 2010, 11:05:14 AM
I nominate this for entry into the "Best Of" thread! [thumbsup]
snip... yay me
I second that! [thumbsup] [thumbsup]
I have two part time jobs.........I work as a gardener on a private estate and I also deliver flowers. I have two green jobs that I love and work for lovely people. No fires to put out, no drama, no b/s I just go and do my thing.
Life is good!
Jealous? you should be! [cheeky]
Quote from: Preisker on April 09, 2010, 06:54:17 AM
Machinist in the Top Fuel Drag Racing Industry. Last year we were World Champions, this year we were Number 2.
I touch nearly all the Top Fuel teams cylinder heads. When they blow them up or rebuild them, they go through my 5-axis mill. Except for team Force, but those so-called Boss 500s are actually Chrysler based 500 inch Hemis. They make their own cylinder heads, but we sell them the blocks.
AJPE?
Military Intelligence, Army...
no oxymoron puns please :P
Quote from: Adamm3406 on April 10, 2010, 07:13:03 PM
Military Intelligence, Army...
no oxymoron puns please :P
No thoughts of bad puns here, just respect for the job you're doing for us.
Quote from: Preisker on April 09, 2010, 06:54:17 AM
Machinist in the Top Fuel Drag Racing Industry. Last year we were World Champions, this year we were Number 2.
I touch nearly all the Top Fuel teams cylinder heads. When they blow them up or rebuild them, they go through my 5-axis mill. Except for team Force, but those so-called Boss 500s are actually Chrysler based 500 inch Hemis. They make their own cylinder heads, but we sell them the blocks.
[thumbsup]