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Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
That a pretty personal question isn't it?
It is a bit but don't you think that it's quite fun to know what we each do?
I'm an independent lubrication and lubricant specialist based in the greater Detroit area.
That a pretty personal question isn't it?
It is a bit but don't you think that it's quite fun to know what we each do?
I'm an independent lubrication and lubricant specialist based in the greater Detroit area.
I was a career helicopter mechanic in the USAF. Loved what I did but the body takes a beating. Post military life started with an FAA Quality Inspector position at a major turbine engine company repair facility. Already had a degree in Occupational Education but went back to school and got a degree in Human Resource Management (big mistake). Currently working in Human Resources at that same engine repair facility. Education is a good thing, opens your eyes to a lot of things. But make sure you REALLY want to do that job or agree with the culture you are working within or you are destined for a lot of pain and unhappiness.
Originally Posted By: GreeCguy
I started working my way though college as a dishwasher but discovered there was more money being a stripper. Usually we would work at night, (and often all night long). The money was good and the hours allowed me time for school. I'll admit, when I first started, I was a little scared because I had heard so many stories about fellows getting hurt. But my co-workers told me to relax and just go with the flow. What I discovered was that a steady rhythm was the key, (that - and it's really all in how you use your hips). That's not to say I didn't make mistakes. The very first time I plugged in the buffer, the switch was already in the "on" position. It wrapped the power cord around the motor quicker than you can say "Jack Robinson." Lesson learned, before you start stripping floors, make sure the machine is turned off.
OK, that started my day with a chuckle.
I started working my way though college as a dishwasher but discovered there was more money being a stripper. Usually we would work at night, (and often all night long). The money was good and the hours allowed me time for school. I'll admit, when I first started, I was a little scared because I had heard so many stories about fellows getting hurt. But my co-workers told me to relax and just go with the flow. What I discovered was that a steady rhythm was the key, (that - and it's really all in how you use your hips). That's not to say I didn't make mistakes. The very first time I plugged in the buffer, the switch was already in the "on" position. It wrapped the power cord around the motor quicker than you can say "Jack Robinson." Lesson learned, before you start stripping floors, make sure the machine is turned off.
OK, that started my day with a chuckle.
Retired professional killer.
Corporate Trainer. My job is to tell people how to do theirs.
Master ASE tech and Foreman at a small dying school transportation company for the past 30 years, about fifty buses now. When I started they had over a hundred. Burnt out and thinking of something else to do for another 8 years or so till retirement.
Fleet manager for a large fleet.( > 1,000 trucks)
Retiring in May '14
Self employed independent repair/sales business
Also work part time in global sales for a large hospitality company .
Also work part time in global sales for a large hospitality company .
Originally Posted By: Bud
Been retired for 7 years. Best job I ever had!
Originally Posted By: Char Baby
Retiring in May '14
I can't wait! I want to jump out of my own skin, I am so excited
Been retired for 7 years. Best job I ever had!
Originally Posted By: Char Baby
Retiring in May '14
I can't wait! I want to jump out of my own skin, I am so excited
Electrical engineer, but I do a lot of work on embedded systems. Mostly keeping old stuff running, designing replacements using new stuff, fixing software bugs, and finding root causes of problems.
Production Specialist. Work (somewhat off) an assembly line producing construction equipment. Im in 'Hospital' where all the rejects go; my job is to fix them.
"postdoctoral scholar". AKA trying to cure cancer with long hours and low wages.
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