So where does everyone work and what do you do? What was your first job? Your worst job ever? I have went threw so many jobs in my short time. First it was Hardee's, jumped up a bit and worked at a Hotel. Then I started a tanning place with a bud of mine which I still own. Right now besides running that I work at a cable company selling cable. What about everyone else?
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What do you do?
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Strelnikov
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Do what?
I've been an engineer longest, and most often. Otherwise, I've been:
-Piping designer/drafter.
-Bartender.
-Cook.
-Labor foreman.
-Carpenter, drywall hanger, house painter, jack-leg plumber.
-VW Beetle mechanic.
-Body-and-fender man.
-Musketry instructor (rifle/handgun), armorer (Govt. Model 45 Auto).
-Gardener.
-Armed guard.
Strelnikov
I've been an engineer longest, and most often. Otherwise, I've been:
-Piping designer/drafter.
-Bartender.
-Cook.
-Labor foreman.
-Carpenter, drywall hanger, house painter, jack-leg plumber.
-VW Beetle mechanic.
-Body-and-fender man.
-Musketry instructor (rifle/handgun), armorer (Govt. Model 45 Auto).
-Gardener.
-Armed guard.
Strelnikov
What do I do? I break things.
Really.
All I gotta do is explain precisely how to break them again, and I get a reasonable chuck o' change for it. Technically it's called quality assurance, or more simply, testing. Beats bein' a musician, though. That's the degree I got in college. Better hours and better pay. Not as fun, though, and there are definite sideline benefits to a good tour.
My first job, beyond my paper route, was as a house painter, if memory serves. That, or a janitor. I did both in my freshman year in high school.
The worst? Managing at a software company. Sucked most thoroughly. Actually computer hardware companies weren't any better for that. I prefer breakin' things. I'm good at that, and take little flak when doin' it.
I do have a greater sympathy for my manager, now, though.
Really.
All I gotta do is explain precisely how to break them again, and I get a reasonable chuck o' change for it. Technically it's called quality assurance, or more simply, testing. Beats bein' a musician, though. That's the degree I got in college. Better hours and better pay. Not as fun, though, and there are definite sideline benefits to a good tour.
My first job, beyond my paper route, was as a house painter, if memory serves. That, or a janitor. I did both in my freshman year in high school.
The worst? Managing at a software company. Sucked most thoroughly. Actually computer hardware companies weren't any better for that. I prefer breakin' things. I'm good at that, and take little flak when doin' it.
I do have a greater sympathy for my manager, now, though.
TheRhythmDoctor
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I work at a hotel during the week as a switchboard operator and I work at a restaurant on the weekends as a host. My first job was at a ski area as a cashier in one of the cafeterias. As for my worse job, it's a toss-up between being a banquet server and being a supermarket cashier.
I'm ok with the two jobs I have now.
The Rhythm Doctor
I'm ok with the two jobs I have now.
The Rhythm Doctor
squidmachine
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Currently, I'm in my last year of university finishing off a computer science degree. My first job was doing web pages/graphics design....I've had a few different programming jobs and systems analyst jobs, including travel to install new computer systems in manufacturing environments.
Still not sure where I want to work when I graduate....
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Still not sure where I want to work when I graduate....
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the worst job I ever had was working for a Christmas tree farm. for an entire summer I planted baby trees... hundred and hundreds of trees. tree after tree after tree... the monotony drove me nuts! lol the only up side was a great tan. 
today I work in nutrition/health care.
today I work in nutrition/health care.
Shem the Penman
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Copy editor. I'm preparing to go back to school and get a MLS soon, so I can move on to the thrilling field of librarianning. And I can't say I've ever had a bad job.
I write questions and host quiz programs. I have been making a living at this for quite a while; as a matter of fact, yesterday there was champagne flowing, as I celebrated the 25th anniversary (to the very day) of the first time I stood up in public to moderate a quiz. Oh, I didn't make any money at first, that took 2 or 3 years ...
Bit of this and that...
Started working at 10 years old as a grass mower, had my own accounts by 13. Worked at Gristedes groceries in various departments for a few years in high school. Security guard, bouncer, subpoena server, collections department, Pepsi Cola management, independent restaurant management, and am now semi-retired business owner who dabbles in computer repair/education/ video game creation/screenplay writing/ general writing/ wasting time and energy as I see fit...lol. Want to hear more from Charlie! Does your name rhyme with..."Begis"?? Q
Started working at 10 years old as a grass mower, had my own accounts by 13. Worked at Gristedes groceries in various departments for a few years in high school. Security guard, bouncer, subpoena server, collections department, Pepsi Cola management, independent restaurant management, and am now semi-retired business owner who dabbles in computer repair/education/ video game creation/screenplay writing/ general writing/ wasting time and energy as I see fit...lol. Want to hear more from Charlie! Does your name rhyme with..."Begis"??
Qticklishprisner
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geez, i feel like such a little kid! Im 18 and my only jobs so far have been public school and my job in the mall.
General Zod
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Well I was U.S.A.F. for 10 years Minot N.D. RAF Lakenheath U.K. (MY BEST ASSIGNMENT)Norton afb in San Bernardino CA Moody afb Valdosta GA Iwas aircraft sheetmetal&paint shop the last 5 yrs I have been driving tractor trailer in the U.S.&Canada
Well I was U.S.A.F. for 10 years Minot N.D. RAF Lakenheath U.K. (MY BEST ASSIGNMENT)Norton afb in San Bernardino CA Moody afb Valdosta GA Iwas aircraft sheetmetal&paint shop the last 5 yrs I have been driving tractor trailer in the U.S.&Canada
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Interesting question
Worked my summers at a local restaurant waitressing, cooking, dishwashing, etc. Telephone operator for a message center wasn't too taxing. Tutor/TA during college. Kennel worker/vet assistant. Nothing too terrible. As for my present profession, I'm a veterinarian. Worked at a mixed animal practice for a while and did my share of emergency duties. Not always pretty. But I do love my work. Now I work at a small animal practice where days are more predictable....with an occasional snarling dog/hissing cat thrown in for good measure. Just have to live with the battle scars!
Worked my summers at a local restaurant waitressing, cooking, dishwashing, etc. Telephone operator for a message center wasn't too taxing. Tutor/TA during college. Kennel worker/vet assistant. Nothing too terrible. As for my present profession, I'm a veterinarian. Worked at a mixed animal practice for a while and did my share of emergency duties. Not always pretty. But I do love my work. Now I work at a small animal practice where days are more predictable....with an occasional snarling dog/hissing cat thrown in for good measure. Just have to live with the battle scars!
tummyticklish01
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cheerleading, its my life
Haltickling
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I used to be a travel agent for more than 24 years now, working in different positions within the job, like tour guide, group travel organization, marketing, and branch manager for big chains. Since a few months, I'm unable to work for health reasons, so my main job now is Moderator of TMF. The payment sucks (i.e. none at all), but the rest is okay most times.
