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how many of your jobs are not car related???

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by chopt55bc, Jan 16, 2009.

  1. propwash
    Joined: Jul 25, 2005
    Posts: 3,857

    propwash
    Member
    from Las Vegas

    bassitbawl jawb...I gotta bassitbawl jawb.....
     
  2. spicalan
    Joined: Aug 10, 2008
    Posts: 106

    spicalan
    Member
    from Georgia

    Tattoo artist and Pinstriper
     
  3. D-fens
    Joined: Aug 30, 2007
    Posts: 367

    D-fens
    Member
    from Huntsville

    Defense industry drone, flunky, lackey, whatever you wanna call it. It pays the bills.

    Took the job because turning wrenches doesn't pay enough to be worth my time or anybody else's either.

    Also taking a welding class, just like nearly everybody else who's posted in this thread.
     
  4. dana barlow
    Joined: May 30, 2006
    Posts: 5,234

    dana barlow
    Member
    from Miami Fla.
    1. Y-blocks

    For many years I ran my speed shop "Com Tech" and later after loss of a partner it became "RPM" ,race cars and rods, as a nite time after work thing,funny thing was even after running it full time most hrs were late anyway,when others could get there. In the daytime I had a few def jobs
    over time,first one was a set designer/builder for Coconut Grove Play House,then Packaging design for MEAD Corp.:cool:
     
  5. my job has nothing to do with cars, my pleasure does.
     
  6. 54 savoy
    Joined: Jan 10, 2009
    Posts: 424

    54 savoy
    Member

    commercial painter [churches, schools a police station comming soon,remember that franklin police] ready to move on but with the economy i'm just happy to be working,i'm gonna try to start some stuff on the side car related maybe,hopefully it will grow,
     
  7. Sphynx
    Joined: Jan 31, 2009
    Posts: 1,141

    Sphynx
    Member
    from Central Fl

    Man I could make you a peanut and corn sandwich that would bring tears to your eyes.
     
  8. 60rftc
    Joined: Dec 28, 2005
    Posts: 75

    60rftc
    Member
    from LBC

    Locomotive Engineer. The railroads are always hiring.
     
  9. Project Manager for an Architectural and Engineering firm, we do remodels for Walmart… plenty of work. Sometimes I wish I was in the car related business....
     
  10. citcapp
    Joined: Oct 18, 2008
    Posts: 172

    citcapp
    Member
    from Bothell WA

    Commerical Industrial electrical designer/estimator. I do cars to get away from what I do for a living
     
  11. lostforawhile
    Joined: Mar 23, 2008
    Posts: 4,160

    lostforawhile
    Member

    Well I made aircraft parts in a very "traditional " aircraft factory, until I got laid off, other then the avionics planes are still built the same way they were in the 40's when the company started. all by hand on old crap machinery.[​IMG]
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  12. Was a Manufacturing Engineer, now a Software Systems Engineer trying to survive 5 more years with the company I work for. The Hot Rod and old Harley satisfy the tinkering I had to give up because of the career switch over.
     
  13. poboyross
    Joined: Apr 29, 2009
    Posts: 2,142

    poboyross
    Member
    from West TN

    I scrupt hawt chicks:

    [​IMG][​IMG]
     
  14. 58 Yeoman
    Joined: Aug 7, 2009
    Posts: 485

    58 Yeoman
    Member
    from Lacon, IL

    Working for a major pvc plastics manufacturer for almost 35 years. Getting close to retirement.... if we stay in business long enough.:eek:

    Somewhat car related, as the pvc is used in interiors, etc...
     
  15. 55courier
    Joined: Nov 22, 2008
    Posts: 56

    55courier
    BANNED

    Iam a Stationary engineer for the Dept of corrections. I work in a maximun security prison, running boilers. I work around people who have stolen a few cars... Does that count??
     
  16. Fro
    Joined: Sep 3, 2007
    Posts: 124

    Fro
    Member
    from Joplin Mo.

    Machine shop supervisor in the waterjet cutting systems industry, was a real busy one till they layed off 75% of my shop.
     
  17. 55courier
    Joined: Nov 22, 2008
    Posts: 56

    55courier
    BANNED


    Clever Brooks?
     
  18. Coast Guard.....I'm tired of boats when I get home so I like to play with the cars.
     
  19. FrozenMerc
    Joined: Sep 4, 2009
    Posts: 3,202

    FrozenMerc
    Member

    ATV Test Engineer.

    They have 4 wheels, does that count???
     
  20. JasonHehn
    Joined: Sep 8, 2008
    Posts: 56

    JasonHehn
    Member

    Fireman, currently assigned to a heavy rescue company.
     
  21. chuckbob
    Joined: Aug 5, 2009
    Posts: 143

    chuckbob
    Member

    I'm a Network Operations Tier 1 Tech for a large utility. Started out 35 years ago running large scale mainframe systems. That was before the advent of the personal computer or servers. I lucked into the computer field while in between mechanic jobs back in the mid 70's and never looked back. I hope you find something soon.
     
  22. Snake9t9
    Joined: Dec 30, 2001
    Posts: 140

    Snake9t9
    Member

    I'm a hydro-electric dam operator. Was a facilities operations group lead for ten years prior and before that a gas turbine mechanic in the u.s. Navy.
     
  23. Fordguy78
    Joined: Apr 2, 2009
    Posts: 557

    Fordguy78
    Member

    I don't have a job. Everyone in my area would rather hire illegal immigrants with fake green cards and more civil rights than a 16 year old kid who desperately needs a real consistent pay job. Theres my rant for the day.
     
  24. nikdoestattoos
    Joined: Jul 3, 2008
    Posts: 89

    nikdoestattoos
    Member

    Im a tattoo artist...it aint the greatest job but it works real well when you need parts for your car...everyone wants a tattoo but never has money.Shit i built my 54 on trades for tattoo work.
     
  25. nico32
    Joined: Oct 30, 2008
    Posts: 716

    nico32
    Member
    from fdl, wi

    Was building street rod wiring harnesses for about 10 years for my uncle starting when I was 15, Kwik Wire. Moved onto do some other things, not car related as a full time job. But, I still help them out at shows and occasional troubleshooting from time to time.
     
  26. FalconEddie1964
    Joined: Apr 15, 2006
    Posts: 367

    FalconEddie1964
    Member

    Cost Accountant for a packaging corporation. They supply Ronald with Big Mac boxes (among others).
     
  27. Mr48chev
    Joined: Dec 28, 2007
    Posts: 34,933

    Mr48chev
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    Screening officer for TSA for the past seven years.

    In previous lives:
    Worked for Gulf State paper making tv dinner boxes and other printed boxes.
    Mechanic in independent, tire and dealer shop. Mainly doing front end work.
    Auto shop teacher at high school level for 13 years.
    Auto parts counterman for a few years
    Ag parts counterman
    Industrial parts purchasing and inventory control.
    Mechanic on a 3000 cow dairy operation. Working on shit trucks in the middle of winter isn't fun.

    Retire or semi retire in three or four years.
     
  28. 69fury
    Joined: Feb 24, 2009
    Posts: 1,625

    69fury
    Member

    "Thank you for calling Medicare, my name is Richard. How can I help you?"
    "uh huh..... uh huh........ um, you got a letter?"
    "do you know who sent you the letter?"
    "you didn't read the letter?"
    "did you keep the letter?"
    "not a problem, we'll just start from the beginning. Can i have your Medicare number so I can locate your records?"
    "It's the number directly under your name on the Medicare card"
    5FOOT3INCHGREENEYE...."m'am, that's your driver's license"
    "No m'am, this is Medicare"
    "No m'am, you called us"
    "I'm fine, m'am how are you?"


    It's like that alot on the phones. I actually don't do phones very often anymore (i handle letters, Powers of Attorney, claims info, and other legal documents).

    But seriously, 90% of all problems stem from people taking action based on what they THINK the process is..... JUST FRICKIN CALL FIRST! or heaven forbid READ THE HANDBOOK, OR READ THE Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) that details the payment info regarding the claim.

    If anyone has any questions about how stuff works-hit me up. I wont go into personal records (i wont violate HIPPA/Privacy Act) but i can give tips as to How stuff works/How to avoid having all your efforts sent back to you (then you miss deadlines)
     
  29. I've been working on the railroad, all the live long day ... We're "restoring" an 1891 steam locomotive, and the gig's supposed to last through this year. Here's a journal box after being machined, after we poured lead babbitt. Let me know if you want to see more pics.

    Thanks,
    Kurt
     

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  30. truck
    Joined: Feb 24, 2009
    Posts: 116

    truck
    Member
    from Brisbane

    Workplace trainer, hopefully teaching people how not to create major chemical incidents and not blow themselves or others up.
     

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