I noticed a picture thread for your office space but it had no mention of where you actually work. So...it'd be great to hear the diversity of careers here. As for myself, I work at Infinity Ward as an artist. (Call of Duty series developer).
United States Navy Hospital Corpsman (0000/8404/8432 soon to be 8402). That means I am a General Medical Technician, a Field Medical Technician, Preventive Medicine Technician soon to be Submarine Force Independent Duty Corpsman.
Been in the Navy 14 years next month...
Own my own signwriting and graphic design business, in Edenvale South Africa [thumbsup]
USN as well... Cept I'm just a MIDN. So I'm kinda employed by the navy.
Summertimes, when the navy doesn't have me, I'm a swamper for H&P Drilling in the San Juan Basin.
Midy's are fun. We had several groups come through when I was on my last ship. It was like college kids playing Navy. No offense.
Large electrical Retailer - I'm the Photo Lab Tech - Flash way of saying I print your photo's and maintain the Equipment. Not a bad job, moneys OK, And I do get to see Boobies from time to time! [thumbsup]
hah! i always wondered if you guys ever really got to see incriminating photos.
As a general rule I don't look at peoples photo's, It's not my business, But if a set of booby's go's scooting down the sorter belt, I just have to slow down the Belt to inspect for print defecting and colour uniformity. ;D
It's a tough Job, but somebody's got to do it!
USAF, stationed in Okinawa Japan
I'ma W12R3H
Electronic Warfare Officer.
The land of the rising sun has more to offer than just bikes and Sushi..although the Sushi is awesome!
i'm the art director at a small design studio.
GIS Technician for a regional office of Georgia Power.
I work in a cube for a bank in a big banking city. I've been doing some very high level project management and managing our $18M budget. Tons of fun in these economic times.
I work for a British manufacturing company.
I sit in a cube.
I am not sure what I do anymore.
I am a master certified Porsche Tech. I fix fun cars.
Code monkey at Resort Condominiums International. I too sit in a cube, albeit with a view.
Regular Job: I work at a middle school teaching basic computer skills to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. I'm also a licensed school bus & motor coach driver so I spend a fair amount of time filling in on school buses.
Summery work: I work at a local college doing a camp for academically gifted but financial disadvantaged middle schoolers. I also drive for a folk festival during the summer driving around our dances/musicians to the various venues
JM
I work for Vandelay Industries. I am the lead Latex Salesman.
Do you give product demonstrations...
JM
I'm a writer at a small ad agency.
I get paid to make shit up. Woohoo.
Retired ;D Evetually I will need a part time job to make ends meet :'(
Project Manager / Technical Writer consulting Pharma companies on the safe transport and storage of biologics.
75% in an office the other 25% travelling the world (sort of)
I'm a Package Car Driver for UPS.
And no, I don't know what happened to your package. ;D
unix systems engineer at bear stearns... er, i mean jp morgan
Project Manager for a large commercial construction comany. Currently building in Aspen, CO - have an office with a view of the ski slopes.
sikorsky aircraft electrical installer and 'spark chaser'.
Quote from: hyphen on June 16, 2008, 11:16:18 PM
So...it'd be great to hear the diversity of careers here.
I work for General Electric as an Emissions Test Specialist in their Gas Turbine Research and Development facility in Greenville, SC.
I'm the The Pompatus of Love.
and I sell windows on the side.
I'm the Director of Development Operations at Seton Hall University.
Basically I do a bunch of paperwork.
Mechanic on an offshore oil and gas platform.
http://www.pbase.com/roryak/image/2272703
i'm a music producer and engineer. this year i'm in the industry for 22 years. started when i was 20 yrs old. i tell the band, "i think it needs more cowbell" ;D
i'm also the guy that turns all those knobs behind the glass and makes everything sound real good. i work in different recording studios mostly in NYC and LA and sometimes i'll go oversea's for a month or so like paris or barcelona and the UK to work. currently i'm working on building my own little studio... :)
I am the LAN/WAN/System Admin for the largest beer distributor in the state of Iowa.
CTO of a small software company in San Diego that recently sold to a medium size company in D.C. Niche software for utility companies (predictive maintainence)
Hey mbec257 I have visited Georgia Power a number of times over the past 12 years. I know it's a big outfit, but I have talked to a few GIS guys.
Chief engineer and software engineering manager for a medical device company.
I work for the DoD...more specifically the Armed Forces Medical Examiner...and even more specifically in DNA. We ID all the heros who don't make it home alive...
I work for a biotech company, we make and sell research instrumentation (such as fancy microscopes) to labs in universities, pharmaceutical, and biotech companies.
I used to be a Product Marketing Manager, but after 4 years of serious overwork I got a bit burnt out and moved into the sales department as an application scientist, I go out and visit our customers to make sure the instruments are working for them and train them in how to use them.
Quote from: ejw24 on June 17, 2008, 08:37:38 AM
Project Manager for a large commercial construction comany. Currently building in Aspen, CO - have an office with a view of the ski slopes.
Which construction company?
Engauge Marketing, LLC.
I'm a designer, i draw pretty pictures all day.
http://www.engauge.com
I paint stuff at home.
I'm a deck Builder
Quote from: DaniD on June 17, 2008, 10:31:07 AM
I work for the DoD...more specifically the Armed Forces Medical Examiner...and even more specifically in DNA. We ID all the heros who don't make it home alive...
YOU are a hero to many! Thanks for doing what you do
Quote from: DaniD on June 17, 2008, 10:31:07 AM
I work for the DoD...more specifically the Armed Forces Medical Examiner...and even more specifically in DNA. We ID all the heros who don't make it home alive...
Hopefully the bike can help relieve the stress. We can only hope your work load will decrease
I'm a Tunnel Engineer. Degree is in Geotechnical Engineering. Basically I design holes in the ground. Becoming more and more boring each day. :-\
Quote from: ejw24 on June 17, 2008, 08:37:38 AM
Project Manager for a large commercial construction comany. Currently building in Aspen, CO - have an office with a view of the ski slopes.
Looking for superintendents?
I am the VP of Development for a software company that blends CAD with CAE... We are currently helping to simulate space conditions for the next Hubble telescope, helping to build the world's largest crane, helping to identify heat signatures for new vehicles...
Presently a partner in a nationwide event/party production business.
Also coordinating a stage show and involved in a film production.
Recently owned real estate and managed rentals.
Quote from: ducducgooseme on June 17, 2008, 01:26:50 PM
I am the VP of Development for a software company that blends CAD with CAE... We are currently helping to simulate space conditions for the next Hubble telescope, helping to build the world's largest crane, helping to identify heat signatures for new vehicles...
Cool!
QuoteI work for a biotech company
Ms I, my friend works for genentech.
Quote from: oldschoollion on June 17, 2008, 08:38:53 AM
sikorsky aircraft electrical installer and 'spark chaser'.
[laugh] I used to work for Sikorsky doing technical writing for international proposals. A lot of people don't realize that CT's largest export is defense products. Sikorsky, Pratt & Whitney, Electric Boat, GE, and others are all headquartered there. I'm not sure where Singer went, but they used to be in Bridgeport.
Currently a gEEk.
Quote from: Smiling End on June 17, 2008, 09:19:15 AM
I'm the Director of Development Operations at Seton Hall University.
Basically I do a bunch of paperwork.
My mother is a Seaton Hall alum.
Quote from: hydra on June 17, 2008, 01:36:15 PM
Ms I, my friend works for genentech.
One of our many customers.
I'm supposed to be a field engineer for a financial information co... i seem to be doing everything BUT my job recently [laugh]
Quote from: porschaholic on June 17, 2008, 05:33:15 AM
I am a master certified Porsche Tech. I fix fun cars.
...where? ;D
oh...im an architect
Was semi-retired (at 42) until the wife said "NO WAY"
I am now working at a silk screening company. Hopefully tonight we will be making 30,000 shirts for the Celtics championship!
Again, it's so awesome to see how diverse different communities are. Everything from self-employed to blue and white collar workers.
Quote from: Ducatista on June 17, 2008, 01:38:30 PM
Currently a gEEk.
[thumbsup] Can't spell 'Geek' without a Double-E, as we used to say when I was in engineering school (I'm an ME).
Quote from: Triple J on June 17, 2008, 01:03:19 PM
Becoming more and more boring each day. :-\
That must be the running joke in that degree program.
I'm an architectural engineer for a residential builder.
Quote from: Sinister on June 17, 2008, 02:23:02 PM
[thumbsup] Can't spell 'Geek' without a Double-E, as we used to say when I was in engineering school (I'm an ME).
DUDE!!! Nobody has heard that one before! I'm always the first to say it to people. I can't believe anyone else already knows that one.
There are 10 kinds of people in the world: those who understand binary and those who don't.
Quote from: ducducgooseme on June 17, 2008, 01:26:50 PM
I am the VP of Development for a software company that blends CAD with CAE... We are currently helping to simulate space conditions for the next Hubble telescope, helping to build the world's largest crane, helping to identify heat signatures for new vehicles...
Nice back story, DDGM... We all know the truth:
http://www.youtube.com/v/QbXPHiyE7uE&hl=en
;D
I do receiving for a company that imports electronic components and I work part time at a small grocery store as a cashier, both these jobs make me want to [drink]... Trying to get a job with a power company though.
Tier 3 data support, contracted to T-Mobile! Best job evar. . . I r teh solver of teh unsolvable. [laugh]
And yes, I even troubleshoot those obscure Chinese iPhone clones!
Quote from: DCXCV on June 17, 2008, 02:27:23 PM
That must be the running joke in that degree program.
I don't know if it's the field (geotech), engineering design (civil) in general, or just me...probably the latter. :P I actually enjoy being on-site and being involved with things getting built. Sitting in the office gets on my nerves at times though...as does dealing with the BS that goes along with large design projects (tech. memos and such).
What does an architectural engineer do?
Quote from: the_Journeyman on June 17, 2008, 06:30:58 AM
I also drive for a folk festival during the summer driving around our dances/musicians to the various venues
JM
I bet that could be fun!! - In my best cheech and chong :-)
I work for the American Red Cross in Seattle. I am an instructor in the health services division and teach CPR, first aid, and AED for workplaces and communities. I am now transitioning into disaster education also.
Here is what a student had to say about one of my classes: http://www.seattleredcross.org/show.aspx?mi=4026
Maintenance Supervisor at a Water Treatment Plant.
[drink]
I work in transportation for a company that acts as the middle man between companies and LTL (Less Than Truckload) carriers. Currently in the IT department aiding in the design of a Transportation Management System to help in simplifying the transportation process. It's fun, and helps pay the payments [thumbsup] Does me no good in the grave and life's to short to live debt free [moto]
I'm an artist/blacksmith.
I WAS (till yesterday) a supervisor for a Supply Chain Logistics warehouse supplying Dell's manufacturing in Texas.
porn actor.
prove it. [popcorn]
wait no, better not.
i retired from the auto industry @ 48 am now 50 and still not sure what i want to do with the rest of my life
doing alot of bike work for myself
Quote from: gage on June 17, 2008, 04:17:17 PM
porn actor.
Does gay porn pay more? Just ask'in.
I'm an engineer at a company that builds commercial satellites. I supervise the physical build, moving and eventual launching of the satellite. We did the satellites for XM, Sirius, Direct TV...etc etc.....
Network analyst and architect for the same huge bank as DucPete. Uber dork = me
I work in a high burnout field but feel happy everyday to get up and go to work. I work as a child abuse investigator and social worker for Child Protective Services in Raleigh, NC. I've been doing it for around 8 or so years here and in California. They also pay me to ride my motorcycle around. [moto]
Run Renovation Specialties "Speciaizing in older homes" In Norfolk VA.
Master carpenter (23 years), Journeyman plumber (7 yrs), Journeyman electrician (6 yrs). Also double b.s. in biology and psychology from Old Dominion U.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3151/2553795239_3d23f9e972.jpg)
Quote from: dbran1949 on June 17, 2008, 10:28:21 AM
CTO of a small software company in San Diego that recently sold to a medium size company in D.C. Niche software for utility companies (predictive maintainence)
Hey mbec257 I have visited Georgia Power a number of times over the past 12 years. I know it's a big outfit, but I have talked to a few GIS guys.
Very cool -- we are the last side of the business to switch to GIS. The rest of southern company is already there. And we in distribution (umm.. from the substations to your house) are the last hold outs. Transmission and our Land departments have had it for awhile...
(http://i25.tinypic.com/20abgg1.jpg)
DMAFB. I put some of the lights on these canopies years ago. Lately I do a lot of fire alarm, comm, and security stuff. The Air Force hires the best: Union. Can't have lights falling down on bazillion dollar planes!
I work from home and travel in one of these (below) about half the time selling trucks and truck equipment to construction, utility and mining companies. I am a manufacturer's rep and handle northern CA & NV. I love my job
(http://twinet.transwest.com/inventory_pub/photos/STE5556/0_primary.jpg)
(http://www.summitbodies.com/graphics/stock/lubeBodyNew.jpg)
First, all you Vets, active and retired, THANK YOU!
I work in the Power Generation business unit of Cummins Inc in Fridley MN. I have a team that provides service engineering, tech support and customer support for the small mobile products. Used to be the Onan product line.
http://www.cumminsonan.com/ (http://www.cumminsonan.com/)
Quote from: Charlief on June 17, 2008, 04:22:20 PM
Does gay porn pay more? Just ask'in.
Don't knock the gay pay. That's how Peter North got started.
Quote from: Ducatista on June 17, 2008, 06:50:03 PM
Don't knock the gay pay. That's how Peter North got started.
Peter who? Is that like a dude jenna?
Schooled as an architect, did that for a while. Designed and built custom furniture until Monday, now I have a lot of free time on my hands.
[shakes head] should have gone pre-med, I would just be getting out of med school (if I got in) now. the economy doesnt effect sick people
Quote from: Vindingo on June 17, 2008, 08:39:43 PM
[shakes head] should have gone pre-med, I would just be getting out of med school (if I got in) now. the economy doesnt effect sick people
Premiums for malpractice insurance keep going up and up though.
Quote from: msincredible on June 17, 2008, 08:41:18 PM
Premiums for malpractice insurance keep going up and up though.
work would be constant though...
I should take a hint, I have worked for two high-end design build firms that have gone down the tubes, why should it be any different if I gave it a shot...
Quote from: Vindingo on June 17, 2008, 08:45:13 PM
work would be constant though...
I should take a hint, I have worked for two high-end design build firms that have gone down the tubes, why should it be any different if I gave it a shot...
Clearly, you make companies go out of business.
That
is a marketable service. "Competition Assassin-We get dirty so you don't have to!"
Google Earth,
34 06' 41.45" S, 150 56' 04.14" E
Eye alt: 1.24km
If you can't see me, I'm probably asleep under a tree. ;)
you could always become a mortician? people are always dyin to get into a funeral home....
My father got me a job in a funeral home when i was 19. it paid 3.50 more than minimum so i didn't complain at all. Quite the desensitizing experience but one I'll never forget.
I work as an engineer for the world's largest manufacturer of precision investment castings in Portland, Oregon. I won't bore you with the details of investment casting - it's basically the ancient art of casting lost wax molds that was invented by the ancient Egyptians and Chinese. We've just perfected it :).
It's been a great career over two decades. I have gotten to work on precision castings with the most advanced metallurgical alloys for aerospace, aviation, medical prosthetics, power generation, military and civilian applications, and, drum roll please: Formula One! Woo-hoo!
Some of my clients have been: Pratt and Whitney, General Electric, Rolls-Royce Aero Engines, Snecma, Boeing, Lockheed, Mitsubishi, Renault (F1), etc.
Some of the programs that I've worked on have gone on the most advanced aircraft in the world: F15, F14, JSF, the Harrier, the Space Shuttle, Boeings & Airbus's of all sorts and assorted other flying thingies. For a short time, I even got to work on artifical hips and knees.
Basically, my job has given me the opportunity to live abroad (UK) for 3 years and travel extensively throughout Europe & the US.
I occasionaly bemoan the sometimes-absurd life in the corporate world, but then I remember that truly difficult things can only be accomplished by working very closely with others dedicated to the same effort.
Have a good night, folks.
JohnnyD
I have been a pool player, a poker player, a pool hall manager, a salesman, a retail manager, a cell phone tech and for the last year and change i have been a stay at home son/nurse to a sick mother.
Now that she is ok I'm looking for work again. But people tend to shy away from a year and change sized hole in your work history. :(
Anyone in a 15 mile radius of the 57 and 60 freeways in L.A. have a gig, Give me a call!!!
I have a great work ethic, the gift of gab, I'm handy with a wrench. :)
Formerly USN, Cryptologist (CTT2). Now I run a small software development company. Work from home when I'm not on the road.
Quote from: hyphen on June 16, 2008, 11:16:18 PM
I noticed a picture thread for your office space but it had no mention of where you actually work. So...it'd be great to hear the diversity of careers here. As for myself, I work at Infinity Ward as an artist. (Call of Duty series developer).
Heh. Stop by IBN (see SoCal board) some time. We've got an artist at Treyarch, a tester at EA, and me (Community Architect @ Insomniac). [thumbsup]
Quote from: sqweak on June 17, 2008, 11:41:39 PM
Heh. Stop by IBN (see SoCal board) some time. We've got an artist at Treyarch, a tester at EA, and me (Community Architect @ Insomniac). [thumbsup]
nice to see some developers on here. a bunch of my fellow Ringling alum work at Retro Studios including my current landlord/old friend.
Quote from: sqweak on June 17, 2008, 11:41:39 PM
Heh. Stop by IBN (see SoCal board) some time. We've got an artist at Treyarch, a tester at EA, and me (Community Architect @ Insomniac). [thumbsup]
Awesome. I have a couple buddies at Treyarch. Hrmm...you wouldn't by any chance be dating a girl named Tina...would you? If so, I'm going to flip out. I'll check out this IBN thing now.
Quote from: hyphen on June 18, 2008, 12:44:45 AM
Awesome. I have a couple buddies at Treyarch. Hrmm...you wouldn't by any chance be dating a girl named Tina...would you? If so, I'm going to flip out. I'll check out this IBN thing now.
Nope, I'm married to Maggie (mags on the board). My Community Manager is engaged to a Tina (well, Christina). She's a Teacher. That who you're thinking of?
Quote from: sqweak on June 18, 2008, 01:30:23 AM
Nope, I'm married to Maggie (mags on the board). My Community Manager is engaged to a Tina (well, Christina). She's a Teacher. That who you're thinking of?
Yep, that's who. Crazy crazy, what a small world. I met her through my other friends, I'm surprised they got engaged so soon. Wow, lol.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
I'm a inland fisheries biologist (I grow baby fishes)
^I would love your job^
Quote from: MuscovyDuc on June 18, 2008, 04:28:17 AM
^I would love your job^
It's a good job, but the pay isn't great
and truthfully....it completely removes the fun out of going fishing. I can't explain why, but it does [laugh]
I haven't been out on a boat fishing (what wasn't work related) in 2 years now....pretty much since I started my job.
Quote from: Super T.I.B on June 17, 2008, 09:02:05 PM
Google Earth,
34 06' 41.45" S, 150 56' 04.14" E
Eye alt: 1.24km
If you can't see me, I'm probably asleep under a tree. ;)
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie
PC Support Specialist for the Cobalt Group.
In other words I keep our office of 350 (and growing) people running. VoIP phones, laptops, desktops, some network.
Really I just surf the internet all day.
Self employed computer geek. I've written code for cellular devices. I've done network management. Currently doing UNIX administration for a large urban school district. Just like most maids, I don't do Windows. I'm a Mac guy. It's just a flavor of UNIX with a pretty GUI on top.
i work here (http://www.storieboards.com). we make test commercials for advertising agencies. it's fun/a nightmare.
Quote from: Le Pirate on June 18, 2008, 04:32:00 AM
and truthfully....it completely removes the fun out of going fishing. I can't explain why, but it does [laugh]
I felt the same way about flying when I was a jet mechanic in the Marines. I prefer to drive if its possible now..
Financial rep by day moto-tinkerer by night. I'd tell you more about my day job but it would prolly require compliance approval to post. [roll]
Quote from: WannaDucBad on June 18, 2008, 10:04:06 AM
Financial rep by day moto-tinkerer by night. I'd tell you more about my day job but it would prolly require compliance approval to post. [roll]
ha ha, I am a compliance officer. As long as you dont talk about work, its all good.
I got a sure thing gauranteed to make money for ya......... :o
[laugh] Seriously though I'm kidding, no promise is written or implied. Above comment was purely for humor purposes and is not a promise nor indicator of future results, as always read your prospectus before investing, and as with any investment there is always a risk of loss.
The 9-5 = Bio-Tech Engineer for Advanced Instruments, Inc. We make an instrument called an Osmometer which tests blood + urine samples for various diseases. I help design + fix'em...
The 8-2am = Play drums in band called The Sneaks. Check out www.thesneaksrock.com (http://www.thesneaksrock.com)...
Work for a Investment Bank; Electronic Trading Connectivity and Engineering.
I'm a "Programmer/Analyst" for Western Michigan University, mostly web based applications. Just waiting for the next bubble to pop!
I'm a shepherd.
I Am self employed...meaning I am a cook, dishwasher, server, manager, busboy, host, and general errand monkey. please check out www.821caferva.com (http://www.821caferva.com)
or just google 821 cafe and see what the people have to say.. and stop by if you are passing through Richmond, Va.
My dad and I own a Visual Effects house... Old Skool style, none of that computer stuff!
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3007/2590229905_3cf1105104_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3190/2591064656_463d4554c4_o.jpg)
Most of the time we get to blow shit up! 8)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3204/2590230055_15d6dd1610_o.jpg)
http://www.cpsfx.com (http://www.cpsfx.com)
Database Admin - basically I get paid to tell code monkeys to code it better or bugger off. Working for Canada's biggest bank at the moment and looking forward to a possible move to Paris to work for someone else and enjoy ..... hmmmm French cafes and women, and a larger stable of bikes
[drink] now all I have to do is figure out how to not swear in French.
Quote from: SDR_John on June 18, 2008, 12:58:59 PM
My dad and I own a Visual Effects house... Old Skool style, none of that computer stuff!
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3007/2590229905_3cf1105104_o.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3190/2591064656_463d4554c4_o.jpg)
Most of the time we get to blow shit up! 8)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3204/2590230055_15d6dd1610_o.jpg)
http://www.cpsfx.com (http://www.cpsfx.com)
THAT IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Quote from: SDR_John on June 18, 2008, 12:58:59 PM
My dad and I own a Visual Effects house... Old Skool style, none of that computer stuff!
Most of the time we get to blow shit up! 8)
I'm jealous.
I'm a Director of Engineering and I work at a
small software companyNo wait, they were bought out. I work at a
medium-sized software companyNo wait, they were bought out. I work at a
large software companyNo wait, they were bought out.
I work for Oracle. I don't think anyone's big enough to buy them.
Quote from: Drunken Monkey on June 18, 2008, 01:21:20 PM
I'm a Director of Engineering and I work at a small software company
No wait, they were bought out. I work at a medium-sized software company
No wait, they were bought out. I work at a large software company
No wait, they were bought out.
I work for Oracle. I don't think anyone's big enough to buy them.
[laugh] [laugh] similar story, except biotech here.
Quote from: Drunken Monkey on June 18, 2008, 01:21:20 PM
I'm jealous.
I'm a Director of Engineering and I work at a small software company
No wait, they were bought out. I work at a medium-sized software company
No wait, they were bought out. I work at a large software company
No wait, they were bought out.
I work for Oracle. I don't think anyone's big enough to buy them.
We worked on a movie called "Flyboy's" (not that good really)... Ask your BIG boss about how his son got a part in the movie!
cough...$20M donation...coughThen if he doesn't fire you... ask him for a ride on his "little" yacht...
Quote from: SDR_John on June 18, 2008, 12:58:59 PM
My dad and I own a Visual Effects house... Old Skool style, none of that computer stuff!
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3204/2590230055_15d6dd1610_o.jpg)
http://www.cpsfx.com (http://www.cpsfx.com)
You win! Cool job!! [thumbsup]
Quote from: msincredible on June 18, 2008, 01:22:52 PM
[laugh] [laugh] similar story, except biotech here.
My sister works for Senomyx out in SD.
Quote from: Bun-bun on June 18, 2008, 03:56:44 PM
My sister works for Senomyx out in SD.
I've got a friend that works there as well!
Quote from: SDR_John on June 18, 2008, 12:58:59 PM
My dad and I own a Visual Effects house... Old Skool style, none of that computer stuff!
http://www.cpsfx.com (http://www.cpsfx.com)
Holy shit, you guys have done some big time movies!! wow. watched your demo reel. neat stuff! How did you get into it?
Quote from: nkryptit on June 18, 2008, 12:35:01 PM
I'm a "Programmer/Analyst" for Western Michigan University, mostly web based applications. Just waiting for the next bubble to pop!
Give a [thumbsup] to the broncos
My dad and mom went there, and my grandpa helped start the accounting department
Me I just make books, nothing fun to read though, mostly real estate, or local magazines :-\
Been doing it 15 years and ready to move on....
Looking into going back to school to get my A&P degree. Great pay around here for it.
Quote from: ducducgooseme on June 18, 2008, 04:30:42 PM
Holy shit, you guys have done some big time movies!! wow. watched your demo reel. neat stuff! How did you get into it?
Thanks guys!
I was kinda born into the biz... Dad (SDR Mike) got started swingin' a hammer on the original Star Trek, then doing props, then models (still on Star Trek)... 30-ish years later... here we are!
I work at Electric Boat. We design, build, test & deliver nuclear powered submarines to the US Navy.
Job title: nuclear test service engineer.
So i [bang] & [drink] & [drink] & [bang]
The number dives = the number of surfaces so far.
Quote from: Capt baz on June 18, 2008, 04:50:24 PM
I work at Electric Boat. We design, build, & deliver nuclear powered submarines to the US Navy.
I am a nuclear test service engineer.
better not drink on the job!!
Quote from: Capt baz on June 18, 2008, 04:50:24 PM
I work at Electric Boat. We design, build, & deliver nuclear powered submarines to the US Navy.
I am a nuclear test service engineer.
Show off. [roll]
Quote from: ducducgooseme on June 18, 2008, 04:52:05 PM
better not drink on the job!!
Yeah, my life depends on it!
I spent 30-something years running a transportation company with my baby brother. [moto] Then one of those multi-national outfits came along and made us an offer we couldn't refuse. :o
Now I'm just a professional time-waster. ;D
I'm a accounting/operations/supply-chain intern for our local brick yard and mine.
I drive fork lifts and bulldozers around all day [moto]
Quote from: PizzaMonster on June 18, 2008, 09:47:55 PM
I spent 30-something years running a transportation company with my baby brother. [moto] Then one of those multi-national outfits came along and made us an offer we couldn't refuse. :o
Now I'm just a professional time-waster. ;D
What type of Transportation Company?
I own a small law firm that represents abused and neglected kids in the foster care system in Baltimore. My staff is six other attorneys and an office assistant.
You all have some cool jobs.
Quote from: Statler on June 19, 2008, 08:03:14 AM
I own a small law firm that represents abused and neglected kids in the foster care system in Baltimore. My staff is six other attorneys and an office assistant.
You all have some cool jobs.
aye, but you do some good. [clap]
i help companies sell crap to people who don't need it. that's not cool. that's why i drink like this --> [drink]
I work in Procurement for a University which is heavily into scientific research. I purchase laboratory equipment, etc. Most of which is specialized instrumentation so you're always learning something new.
Geotech Engineering Consultant.
I work mostly with the mining industry designing tailings dams. Lots of slope stability work
I was a partner at one of the largest, best and best known law firms on the East Coast. I represented government entities from the U.S. Treasury down to local utility districts and also major non-profit institutions including Harvard College, Wellesley College, Massachusetts General Hospital and the Harvard/Pilgrim Health Plan.
I retired at 55 and worked part time for six years as a snowboard instructor in New England.
Now I am sporadic snowboard and telemark instructor and free lance trumpet player with a legal residence in no-state-income-tax Texas.
Tommy T.
Here: www.ccel.net
Website still needs work and a ton more pics, but you get the idea.
I am the Lead Electronic PrePress Tech. at a flexo shop in CA. Looking to relocate to CO, hopefully Boulder. So if you are looking for a hard working yet apathetic employee, I'm your man.
I'm a babysitter and an enabler to the downfall of modern society
Oh and I finally resigned from FEMA
LAN / WAN Admin.
My desk:
(http://i27.tinypic.com/5ozcs9.jpg)
I laugh all day. Ride the bike to work on sunny days. Work for a great bunch of guys who can't do enough for me.
Oh yeah, the company pays me for answering the phones and handling paperwork for the office. Customer abuse is free. (Contractors actually LIKE it!!!).
Hubby is a surveyor (Pennsylvania) and getting tired of it. If you can use his help and will appreciate his mischevious side, PM me. (Tells me he'd like to retire and become a justice of the peace, so he can hand out sentences like "fines for stupid people", "apologize for spitting at the defendant", "pick up the trash for 30 days on the srteet where you were littering", 'yes, you have to wear that sign for a week", etc)
I'm retired from a Multi Media Company ( Marketing Division) 30 years. We owned Printing operations across the US, and Local Radio and TV Stations in many different cities in states across the US.
I'm a smoker, I'm a joker, I'm a mid-night toker.... ;D (not a bad tune to have playing in my head on the ride home!) [moto]
Seriously: Business Development Manager / Account Supervisor for a boutique ad and marketing agency in Boulder CO. [thumbsup]
Just started making calls to track down marketing directors at all the bike mfg'ers to drum up some business! (Anyone
have contacts to pass my way?!)
Coincidentally, bought my duc from the owner of the agency over a year ago, who became a friend who recently became
my boss. And I should add: most importantly, met a super cool s/o! I guess "duc luck" would be an appropriate term!
www.obliquedesign.com
fun stuff!
Quote from: SDR_John on June 18, 2008, 01:29:39 PM
We worked on a movie called "Flyboy's" (not that good really)... Ask your BIG boss about how his son got a part in the movie!
cough...$20M donation...cough
Then if he doesn't fire you... ask him for a ride on his "little" yacht...
Larry was in Flyboys ?
Quote from: DoubleEagle on June 27, 2008, 06:29:42 PM
Larry was in Flyboys ?
david ellison (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1911103/)
I work here.
I'm the one in the blue shirt and some might recognize the guy in the tan shirt.
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd86/scbaran/Picture089.jpg)
Here's me doing what I do with a bunch of jr college students. This batch picked some really tough colors but with some "guidance" pulled it off.
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd86/scbaran/houseofcolor016.jpg)
Quote from: hyphen on June 16, 2008, 11:16:18 PM
As for myself, I work at Infinity Ward as an artist. (Call of Duty series developer).
OMFG! w00t! you are so my hero... ;D
um... ahem... so anyway. I am the CNC programmer for the machine shop at pearl harbor naval shipyard.
I am also looking for a new job, so... y'know... ^that's only what I'm doing right now.
I own and operate a delivery pizza restaurant and a painting company in St. Louis MO. Imo's Pizza and Elite Paint. I retired from security consulting and bought the pizza franchise and took over my family painting business.
I work for a global chemical company as a SAP Basis Admin / Oracle DBA.
Our products are in everything from laundry detergent to beer gel.
wat is beer gel?
Own and operate Core Strength Personal Training! Woot woot, here's to working 3 hours a day. More time for me to [moto]
I program the interwebs as well as do technical sales (basically the intermediary between the client and the developers - the one who actually knows what he's talking about in the sales meeting).
In terms of dev my specialties are:
AJAX/Flash/Flex/PHP/JS/MySQL/Java/CSS. I know my way around a linux server and enough about Apache to get me by, but I'm certainly not the go-to guy.
I'm a manufacturing engineer for GE-Transportation.
Basically, I make it easier to build locomotives.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a233/sheriness/22.jpg)
A&P Mechanic
Sk-Jets.com
Quote from: raulduke on June 27, 2008, 07:45:41 PM
I own and operate a delivery pizza restaurant and a painting company in St. Louis MO. Imo's Pizza and Elite Paint. I retired from security consulting and bought the pizza franchise and took over my family painting business.
ooohhh, I miss Imo's. :'(
Can you ship me a pie and some toasted ravioli ;D
Post-doctoral Fellow, Puget Sound Blood Center Research in Seattle, WA
I grow yeast and E. coli. I smell like sweaty socks most days.... :-X
my ex wife grew yeast too [puke]
Recently graduated Mechanical Engineer and also have a BBA in Marketing. I'm unemployed right now and desperately looking for a job in Madison, Wi. (will start paying loans soon :-\)
I own and manage residential and commercial properties in NYC.
Quote from: Pakhan on July 01, 2008, 12:20:22 PM
I own and manage residential and commercial properties in NYC.
Hey Donald, what's up?! Can you say "You're Fired!" for us? ;D
Quote from: jclin on July 01, 2008, 03:10:19 PM
Hey Donald, what's up?! Can you say "You're Fired!" for us? ;D
I have more hair, but less money.
I prefer, "your evicted" [evil]
Naval Officer
Currently a tactics instructor in Norfolk, VA
Gotta love shore tours, more time to ride.
I'm in Denver, CO with a mid-sized Construction Co. where I hang out in a trailer on a construction site and act like a Project Mangler uh er Project Manager.
Work in a motorcycle shop in Frisco, Texas. I love my job.
Quote from: bobspapa on July 01, 2008, 12:13:07 PM
my ex wife grew yeast too [puke]
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]
So did mine.
[puke] [puke] [puke]
finally employed again!
working at a hogwan (private english school) in daejeon, south korea.
I'm a Project Engineer (aka pee on) for a larger GC in Denver.
Quote from: zarn02 on July 02, 2008, 05:41:56 AM
finally employed again!
working at a hogwan (private english school) in daejeon, south korea.
A good friend of mine works in SK doing the same thing. She loves it [thumbsup]
Quote from: PanDuc on July 01, 2008, 08:28:58 PM
I'm in Denver, CO with a mid-sized Construction Co. where I hang out in a trailer on a construction site and act like a Project Mangler uh er Project Manager.
Which one? I am based out of Denver with a larger GC.
Consultant for Jacobs Engineers, been specializing in paper manufacturing, but it's a little slow and I am moving into renewable energy projects taking biomass into energy and fuels
BUMP....
C'mon, some of you have to work. ;D
soon to be unemployed airline pilot [bang] [drink] [drink]
update!
passed my drug screening (durrrr!!!), so it looks like I will be a P/T mgr at a wine shop... >20hr/week, but 5% over cost for, oh, everything they carry... all of my P/T moneys will no doubt be dumped right back into the shop for purchases.
I wonder if I can negotiate my paycheck to be issued entirely as shop GCs? ;D
hello bennies! [wine]
Quote from: teddy037.2 on July 25, 2008, 03:06:00 AM
update!
passed my drug screening (durrrr!!!), so it looks like I will be a P/T mgr at a wine shop... >20hr/week, but 5% over cost for, oh, everything they carry... all of my P/T moneys will no doubt be dumped right back into the shop for purchases.
I wonder if I can negotiate my paycheck to be issued entirely as shop GCs? ;D
hello bennies! [wine]
you should have applied for a job at the Tequila place,
I'm just sayin.
Head of CNC operations for 2 large machine shops that supply parts for the trucking industry 16 years and running. Both to the assembly plants and aftermarket parts warehouses.
My job=
Chief CNC programmer.
Head tool and die maker.
Fixture design and builder.
Prototype part manufacture.
Shop Scheduling and Manufacturing Manager.
Everytime you see a big rig on the road, you're looking at my work.
PASS THEM QUICKLY BEFORE SOMETHING FALLS OFF! ;D
Quote from: motogpfan on July 25, 2008, 06:06:31 PM
you should have applied for a job at the Tequila place,
I'm just sayin.
but half the time, I drink for free anyway... ;D
and what on earth would I do w/three jobs?
Quote from: ghostrider on July 24, 2008, 11:35:59 PM
soon to be unemployed airline pilot [bang] [drink] [drink]
Sorry to hear that. Furloughs suck balls.
We design and service Nuclear power plants, Along with the naval ships( reactor side)
I work for Oracle Corporation as the Director of Web Applications and eLearning Operations. Basically, I try to get business people to decide what they want so my teams of designers and coders can build it. It's a good gig.
Quote from: ghostrider on July 24, 2008, 11:35:59 PM
soon to be unemployed airline pilot [bang] [drink] [drink]
That stinks!!! Hope the market turns around or you slide under the radar.
That being said....
Helicopter pilot
zookeeper at the Bronx Zoo in NYC.
Take care of asian mammals: babirusa (wild pigs), gaur (very large cattle), deer, Asian elephants, One-horned rhinos (the ones that look armored) and Malayan tigers.
Quote from: IndustrialGrrrl on July 27, 2008, 07:03:27 PM
zookeeper at the Bronx Zoo in NYC.
Take care of asian mammals: babirusa (wild pigs), gaur (very large cattle), deer, Asian elephants, One-horned rhinos (the ones that look armored) and Malayan tigers.
i know i've said this to you before Grrrl....
you have the coolest job ever!!! :)
I work in hell. My job is to keep track of fire extinguishers.
Oh, no, it's just Monday.
Quote from: Dan on July 28, 2008, 04:05:23 AM
I work in hell. My job is to keep track of fire extinguishers.
Oh, no, it's just Monday.
the little make the beast with two backsers wander around at night don't they
bastards
funniest thing I ever saw at a business
was the glass front extinguisher insets with the cute little hammer
and the hammer on a cord
behind the glass so no one would steal the hammer...
I am a painting contractor. If you ever hire one, make shure you have plenty of snacks and refreshments on hand for the crew. You will get a much better paint job ;D
I'm a Wildlife Biologist for the US Fish and Wildlife Service. Birds are my thing.
Thought I would revive this thread as I hate my job and am looking for inspiration. I bartend at a fancy hotel on Maui. May sound kind of cool to some, but I'm really burnt out and tired of standing for 10 hour days, waiting on demanding snotty types and dealing with incompetent management that changes approximately every 2 years. Been there over 10 years and I've had at least 7 different department heads. Plus sides to the job are that I work in the open air, can see the ocean, don't get many drunks in a hotel environment, and I can often barter a good meal from the cooks with offerings of cappuccinos, red bulls, smoothies or cocktails. But after 10 years of working at the same bar, I am done.
I fix wrecked cars, mostly Toyotas. Most times I wish I worked in a Bar. Do you have Dogfish Head?
i like dogfish head
I am a software engineer for Retro Studios - Nintendo.
I work in the entropy industry. [evil]
International pest control.
Quote from: kopfjäger on March 02, 2010, 06:28:46 PM
International pest control.
[laugh]
well put, and well done [clap]
Paramount pictures.
VP in Finance
Quote from: Grappa on March 01, 2010, 05:18:04 PM
Thought I would revive this thread as I hate my job and am looking for inspiration. I bartend at a fancy hotel on Maui. May sound kind of cool to some, but I'm really burnt out and tired of standing for 10 hour days, waiting on demanding snotty types and dealing with incompetent management that changes approximately every 2 years. Been there over 10 years and I've had at least 7 different department heads. Plus sides to the job are that I work in the open air, can see the ocean, don't get many drunks in a hotel environment, and I can often barter a good meal from the cooks with offerings of cappuccinos, red bulls, smoothies or cocktails. But after 10 years of working at the same bar, I am done.
in 5 yrs at my corp job i have had 2 diff dept VPs, 3 diff directors, and 6 diff managers.
i am a blame monkey. when something goes wrong my director tries to find a way to blame it on me. my job is to accept the blame and be berated, or prove it wasn't my fault and get berated.
my job desc also includes handling orders for medical devices (makling sure your CT, MRi, X-ray, etc gets there on time and with all the parts)
Submarine overhaul test engineer. It sounded a lot cooler befoer I started doing it.
I'm a teacher/historian. I work in a public high school by day and am still working on a Ph.D. in the evenings.
Quote from: freeclimbmtb on March 03, 2010, 07:36:12 AM
Submarine overhaul test engineer. It sounded a lot cooler befoer I started doing it.
I operate his ships at sea, so they better work right. ;)
I work as a project manager for small construction company that builds high end estates. I build things I can't afford for people I hate.
Most of my day is spent talking with clients and/or their representatives/architects/interior designers/ landscape deisgners/etc. resulting in lots of this: [bang] Dealing with subcontractors is a joy in comparison.
sac
Quote from: freeclimbmtb on March 03, 2010, 07:36:12 AM
It sounded a lot cooler befoer I started doing it.
A common issue! [laugh]
These days I'm a dad to two small kids.
In order to pay for that money-losing endeavor I'm a Director of Software Engineering at a massive software company.
That consists coming up with fun things to do, dealing with temper tantrums, not sharing toys, how to study properly, bruised egos, not making a mess and how to clean up after yourself.
And taking care of the kids isn't easy either ;D
Quote from: XJDAVE on March 03, 2010, 08:50:26 AM
I operate his ships at sea, so they better work right. ;)
Im sure you mean boats not ships... ;)
Technician at the local Buick, Pontiac, GMC dealership here in ABQ. Got all my wonderful certifications and all that jazz. Got about 10 years of it now. The last 5 have been mostly me [bang] going WTF was I thinking?
Unfrozen Caveman Research Chemist
My days in the lab consist of this:
[bang]
Quote from: DucatiBastard on March 01, 2010, 05:52:46 PM
Do you have Dogfish Head?
i like dogfish head
I do.
In addition to going to school fulltime, I run a bar.
Our Dogfish Head's only the 60 Minute, but it's only 3 bucks a bottle on Fridays (along with Rogue Dead Guy and Bell's Two Hearted). [evil]
I deal with medical device sales reps most of the time
They act like 2 year olds.
Oh yeah, also manage a bunch of bank accounts with lots of money in them.
Quote from: Rameses on March 04, 2010, 02:40:20 AM
I do.
In addition to going to school fulltime, I run a bar.
Our Dogfish Head's only the 60 Minute, but it's only 3 bucks a bottle on Fridays (along with Rogue Dead Guy and Bell's Two Hearted). [evil]
you still in chapel hill?
i am in law school. it is zero fun, especially in this economy. previously i worked as an engineer (mechanical) and for a mechanical contractor (lots of fun it turns out). the goal is to work with intellectual property (patents, trademarks and the like, tax consequences therein).
in other [related] news, anybody want to hire me? i'm willing to move wherever... [laugh]
I work at a place called
(http://www.green-leads.com/Portals/53598/images//hubspot_logo.jpg)
It's a software company that helps small and medium sized businesses get found online, generate leads, and organize their online marketing.
We have a fridge full of beer and a foosball table ;D
Quote from: Rameses on March 05, 2010, 06:58:38 AM
Yup.
you gonna be around on may 13 or 14?
we have a few days to get to DG and since i was just down in greensboro and didn't get to say hi i figured the upcoming trip might be better.
Currently working as an IT Consultant on a NATO NCSA contract in Afghanistan. Hoping to get a follow-on gig with same in Madrid, Spain.
I have crayons
Quote from: KnightofNi on March 05, 2010, 07:29:29 AM
you gonna be around on may 13 or 14?
we have a few days to get to DG and since i was just down in greensboro and didn't get to say hi i figured the upcoming trip might be better.
I'll be here.
Come on down buddy. [thumbsup]
Quote from: Rameses on March 05, 2010, 11:53:26 PM
I'll be here.
Come on down buddy. [thumbsup]
I'll let you know in a month or so. we don't plan things very well. lol
Position #1: EDI Specialist at IQMS (ERP software developer). Basically i'm an SQL programmer that has to work with customers.
Postion #2: Owner/Operator for Fry-Photography.com (http://fry-photography.com). Really just a hobby that is developing into a business.
God I wish my company would hire an EDI Specialist. We use only one consultant across the entire business in North America. It make the beast with two backsing sucks to get his time on a project
Quote from: cyrus buelton on March 06, 2010, 11:14:16 AM
God I wish my company would hire an EDI Specialist. We use only one consultant across the entire business in North America. It make the beast with two backsing sucks to get his time on a project
<--- Available for hire
Quote from: MrFry - Cycles on March 06, 2010, 09:32:03 AM
Position #1: EDI Specialist at IQMS (ERP software developer). Basically i'm an SQL programmer that has to work with customers.
Postion #2: Owner/Operator for Fry-Photography.com (http://fry-photography.com). Really just a hobby that is developing into a business.
What about Fry-Cycles?
Self-employed software engineer and team lead. Right now I'm a tech director for a startup in the cable advertising space.
Quote from: ducpainter on March 06, 2010, 02:01:38 PM
What about Fry-Cycles?
Unfortunately, the time or space i have right now doesn't really fit with Fry-Cycles.
I'm still doing some projects on the side, but i just don't have the means to crank out bikes right now. :-\
What about Fry-Daddy?
Quote from: Rameses on March 06, 2010, 11:48:05 PM
What about Fry-Daddy?
(http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/3/optimized/155843_fpx.tif?bgc=255,255,255&wid=327&qlt=90,0&layer=comp&op_sharpen=0&resMode=bicub&op_usm=0.7,1.0,0.5,0&fmt=jpeg)
??? ??? ???
Manufacturing Plant Manager. We manufacture metals used in the semi-conductor industry. (Fancy way of saying I play with molten metal and try not to get burned. Some days are better than others... [bang] )
On a side note, our company provided the metal for the Olympic medals. And I also own a Fry Daddy. [thumbsup]
Quote from: Drunken Monkey on March 03, 2010, 11:55:55 AM
These days I'm a dad to two small kids.
In order to pay for that money-losing endeavor I'm a Director of Software Engineering at a massive software company.
That consists coming up with fun things to do, dealing with temper tantrums, not sharing toys, how to study properly, bruised egos, not making a mess and how to clean up after yourself.
And taking care of the kids isn't easy either ;D
Sounds like working with the creatives at my shop some days... [bang]
I am a gardener on a private estate 3 days a week and I deliver flowers for a florist on one day a week. I work with plants,work outside in all weathers,create beauty,make people smile,and have 2 green jobs. I make very little money but I have more than most.......... inner peace,and a rich life that is lived to the fullest.
I am a very lucky girl! [thumbsup]
I work for Lippo Group in China, their hq is in Indonesia and I'm on their China Development/Expansion Team.
I work in property development and coal selling/buying from Southeast Asia to Chinese power plants.
My HK office is in here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lippo_Centre,_Hong_Kong (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lippo_Centre,_Hong_Kong)
The funny thing is nobody in the HK office know what our team do, since our department's main office is in Beijing, we're only in HK when we're on our way to Singapore so half the time we're just goffing around in HK haha.
Was a moto-courier in philly, currently in texas rebuilding the bike and drinking. [drink]
Quote from: Paper5tr3et7 on March 15, 2010, 03:43:38 AM
Was a moto-courier in philly, currently in texas rebuilding the bike and drinking. [drink]
nomad, vagabond...
I use to work at Nvidia (small graphics card company) as a Business System Analyst (the guy between the business and software developers, enterprise apps). Quit to be nomad vagabond for a year and some change. Currently in Laos.
Quote from: DanTheMan on March 15, 2010, 05:04:43 AM
I use to work at Nvidia (small graphics card company) as a Business System Analyst (the guy between the business and software developers, enterprise apps). Quit to be nomad vagabond for a year and some change. Currently in Laos.
my old nvidia card kicked ass!
it was the first one I had that could run unreal. lol.
Quote from: KnightofNi on March 15, 2010, 05:08:50 AM
my old nvidia card kicked ass!
it was the first one I had that could run unreal. lol.
World leader in Graphics. But dont ask me about the cards, i have no idea about the products, not into cpu's ;D
Quote from: DanTheMan on March 15, 2010, 05:20:15 AM
World leader in Graphics. But dont ask me about the cards, i have no idea about the products, not into cpu's ;D
Does that make you...
a lawyer...
or a salesman? :P
And if Nvidia is a small graphics card co...
what is a big one?
Quote from: ducpainter on March 15, 2010, 05:22:47 AM
Does that make you...
a lawyer...
or a salesman? :P
And if Nvidia is a small graphics card co...
what is a big one?
ATI I suppose [cheeky]
home office based.
traveling sales manager for an olive oil co.
good gig.
Quote from: DanTheMan on March 15, 2010, 05:04:43 AM
I use to work at Nvidia (small graphics card company) as a Business System Analyst (the guy between the business and software developers, enterprise apps). Quit to be nomad vagabond for a year and some change. Currently in Laos.
"So...what would you say you do here...?"
"I already told you! I deal with the goddamn customers so the engineers dont have to!!"
"Im a people person! Im good at dealing with people!"
"What the hell is the matter with you people?!?!"
Quote from: r_ciao on March 16, 2010, 01:21:53 PM
home office based.
traveling sales manager for an olive oil co.
good gig.
Do you have any association with the Corleone Family? Did you ever make anyone "an offer they couldn't refuse?"
Quote from: akmnstr on April 19, 2010, 05:12:21 AM
Do you have any association with the Corleone Family? Did you ever make anyone "an offer they couldn't refuse?"
+1. Would that be the Genco Pura Olive Oil Co? ;)
Quote from: r_ciao on March 16, 2010, 01:21:53 PM
home office based.
traveling sales manager for an olive oil co.
good gig.
Can you send me some sample bottles?
I am sicking of paying for olive oil as I cook with it a lot and it isn't exactly the cheapest to purchase, especially for a good brand of cold filtered EVO.
group buy?
For olive oil. LOL.
Id take a few gallons/case. I actually prefer slut (non virgin) olive oil because of its higher smoking point.
for cooking, getting the extra super duper vur-gen is a waste as all its benefits are ruined under heat.
i'm in for a few gallons. please include horse's head so i can terrorize the neighborhood kids.
I am totally in for a group buy too.
I use EVO for marinades and cook with standard olive oil for the same reason you guys mentioned, smoking point is higher.
Typically use EVO when making a pasta style sauce too along with season oil for bread dipping.
my olive oil co.
Italian? yes.
family owned? yes
related to Corleone Family? no
Did you ever make anyone "an offer they couldn't refuse?" I'm in sales and sadly, buyers have the gonads to actually tell me no. unbelievable!
samples? sorry, just for me and my peeps.
group buy? sure. tomorrow at 1pm EST, everyone go out to your Kroger, Albertsons, Safeway, Walmart, favorite store and buy your favorite major, national branded, Italian o.o. ;D
Quick lesson:
extra virgin (technically, these are all cold press/first press): best on salads or dipping. flavor is wasted once you heat/cook with it.
pure/classico: great for sauteeing, stir frying, heating etc.
light: this is only light in color and taste! do not mistake this as fewer calories (like light beer). still has all of the same wonderful health benefits as the others.
olive oil is like wine. unless you get some really bad stuff, or pay through the nose for super-premium (i have that too), it really is just a matter of taste. there are subtle differences and it's a matter of personal preference if you like something fruity, peppery, fragrant, bitter, aftertaste, etc.
Ciao! [moto]
the light/extra light, etc has the highest smoke point of the olive oils.
this makes it suitable for baking as a substitute for vegetable oils, just use about 3/4 of the volume of veg oil.
Quote from: r_ciao on April 19, 2010, 07:15:28 AM
group buy? sure. tomorrow at 1pm EST, everyone go out to your Kroger, Albertsons, Safeway, Walmart, favorite store and buy your favorite major, national branded, Italian o.o. ;D
[laugh]
Quote from: r_ciao on April 19, 2010, 07:16:47 AM
the light/extra light, etc has the highest smoke point of the olive oils.
Really?
That is interesting.
I figured a "heavier" oil would smoke higher than a lighter. But then again, that is based off nothing other than what my brain processed.
My grandfather was left an olive farm from his parents I think somewhere around Naples I`m not sure. From what my mother tells me he handed it over to the workers since he was in the US. They use to get the first batch of oil delivered to there house every season. This was years ago so I guess it wasn`t about selling it for the money. If I get the name I`ll let you know.