Occupations here on Lat G??

[DENTGUY]

Just wanted to find out what we all do for a living. I own a PDR company. Paintless Dent Removal guy. Yeah the fix a dent without painting guy. Been doing it for 13 years.
Heres a Pictures of a Mercedes door I fixed the other day.
Doug

[96z28ss]

I'm a product design engineer/ project manager for an Automotive Parts manufacturer.

[MODO Innovations]

Wow, nice work. I have a few hail dents and one nice one from a Walmart shopping cart (that someone thought I needed) that I need to have fixed.

[DENTGUY]

i use to manage bodyshops and we hate you guys.lol

one of the pdr dent guys that use to work for us at palm beach mercedes bought a black on black all original hemi cuda 4spd car with 45k miles... i loved that car. as soon as he bought it he yanked the engine and went trough it and put in some good parts to make it last (arp everything and new valve train) with a set of ss headers, that thing was sweet...

Thats funny! As you well know, there are plenty of Hacks out there also.

Man sounds like a sweet car. Great choice.

[skatinjay27]

i operate/own a neighborhood pizzeria...

but if you wanna know my income,its NONE OF Anyone's DAMN BUSINESS! haha

[coolwelder62]

i operate/own a neighborhood pizzeria...

but if you wanna know my income,its NONE OF Anyone's DAMN BUSINESS! hahaSound's good,Can I order a large double cheese & beef & pineapple.:lol:

[Sandbagger]

AutoBody Tech ...But not for much longer . On the simple fact that just about anything pays better than this dead trade .

[56pickup]

Outside service's at the local country club. Clean, fix, tow golf carts and whatever else needs to be done. Currently still in high school so it works out good!

Looking to go to school to be a Heating, A/C, Refrigeration repair guy. Unless a shop would like to hire me and I'll go to school to do whatever they want! :thumbsup:

[Vegas69]

Whipping post, humanitarian, cooler, motivator, closer, salesperson, marketer, leader.... :rolleyes:

[skatinjay27]

Sound's good,Can I order a large double cheese & beef & pineapple.:lol:
sure but I'll have to charge ya a lil extra of a delivery fee!:lol:

[kovert]

Owner/ operator paint and body shop !! We build cars ground up hot rods and fix wrecked Hondas or what ever pays the bills!! :thumbsup:

[DENTGUY]

Whipping post, humanitarian, cooler, motivator, closer, salesperson, marketer, leader.... :rolleyes:
Damn I bet that looks cool on a business card!::unibrow:

[Vegas69]

Sound's good,Can I order a large double cheese & beef & pineapple.:lol:

Good luck, he won't even bring me a flippin Pizza.:D

[214Chevy]

Firefighter/paramedic here!! Can't beat it with a stick. I work 10 days a month with 24 on shift, 48 hours off. The best part...I have the only job in America that pays me to sleep. With my vacation time and holiday days off, I work about 100 days a year.

[Croaker]

Robotic Welding Technologist here. Got into welding thinking it could give me a handy skillset for working on my own stuff, and it evolved into programming robots. Now I don't have the skills OR the time to work on my own stuff. :rofl:

[DETON8R]

I work for a little aerospace company, Lockheed Martin, at a missile and explosives manufacturing site. We have been know to test the things we make too, WHOO HOOO!! I do a little bit of everything, but mostly I'm the Security and Safety guy.

There are about 4 kinds of employees at that kind of place, managers (who tell you what to do, but not how to do it), hands on workers (the ones who do the hard day-to-day work), administrative folks (people who never leave their desks, but use email, phones and keyboards the whole day), and engineers (the folks that figure out how to make the other three kinds of employees work together, and they aren't engineers, just engineers in title). I fall into the engineer category, figuring out how to do the job right, so that nobody gets hurt or in trouble. It is a full time job, and then some.

The work is always a challenge, very rewarding, every once in a while it is rocket science, and I get to be a part of some really cool stuff when new projects come along. Really keeps the mind sharp and expanding. A lot like figuring out how to put your car together, and keep it running. And doing what it takes to make it better.

[jski67]

I own a video production company. My primary role is post production (editing, graphics, animation), but we all do a little bit of everything. It's a fun job that constantly evolves, but deadlines can get a little crazy.

On a side note, my Camaro project did somewhat inspire me to start my own business...

I was working on the car one day and messed up a replacement panel I had bought (can't remember what)...and man, did I get angry. I was mad at myself for messing it up, mad that I was worried about the cost of it and mad that I would never finish this endless project on my small salary. I clearly remember sitting on the curb, staring at the car and thinking "something has to change."

Of course that wasn't the only reason, but it was definitely a factor in the decision to quit my job and take a chance...thankfully, it has worked out pretty well so that car will always mean a lot to me. :thumbsup:

[Musclerodz]

janitor, accountant, salesman, secretary, manager.....:faint:

[clill]

Crack Whore:D

[Musclerodz]

Crack Whore:D

I thought it was Jackass?

[MattO]

Crack Whore:D

And you're dam expensive too! :lol:

I work for In-N-Out Burger. I do a little bit of everything in the stores and every few months make long trips to far away places to train and develop new stores and associates. I most recently spent 5 months in Dallas, TX where the company is making it's big push right now.

It's not the most glorious job on the planet, but I enjoy it and wouldn't trade it for the world.

Before this, I did computer security consulting. When I was 13... :wow:

[kennyd]

the insurance companies and drp's is the death roll of the collision industry. not one of my body techs ever wanted his son to follow in his footsteps in the business...ive had a few techs over the years that did lead work...talk about metal working skills....:bow:

I have 2 bodyshops with 25 employees and want more . We love DRP the process here ( we are dpr for 10 insurance co.) , i dont have to advertise ,worry about payment , get paid what i want to fix the car .
DRP's if your not on one you hate them .

plus a growing hotrod shop .

[Track Junky]

Started out as a Union Carpenter. Worked my way to Superintendent and ran residential, commercial, and public works projects for 8 years. Got my General Contaractor's license and did residential and commercial projects. Bought a bunch of properties, sold a few, and then moved to El Dorado Hills because they had the best public schools for my 3 little ones. Built our dream house, became a Building Inspector for Sacramento County and then moved to Inspecting Sacramento County infastructure which is basically anything that a contractor builds in the county right of way(water main, storm drain, sewer systems, sidewalk, curb, gutter, ADA ramps, commercial driveways, etc,etc). I have worked some pretty huge projects, my biggest being a 12' diameter sewer line 45' underground and 4 miles long. They basically call that tunnel work.
Got laid off last January after 5 years with the county and now I'm back to being a General Contractor and slowly building my cliental back up and loving every minute of it.
Nothing beats being your own boss!!

[coolwelder62]

Crack Whore:DYou can aford it.:lol:But it might cut into your car money a little bit.

[coolwelder62]

I would like to be the Repubican canidate for President.Or a collection man for a Mob Boss.

[carkrazy1987]

Service tech for chevy, buick, gmc and now dead saab, hummer and pontiac. Been doing it for 8yrs. I do all the heavy stuff. Internal engines, trans, diffs. If its more then gravy service and it require more then 3 brain cells it comes to me. But that means I get every pile that comes in. Like a lifted F350 that I can't even reach the hood lol

[KSBRKTRACER]

Service manager for a New car franchise

[DOOM]

janitor, accountant, salesman, secretary, manager.....:faint:

X2...:lol: Collision buisness for 17 years.

[Boss 5.0]

Technical Rep. for large auto body jobber in the north east. We have 35 locations in five states.

I do product demonstrations, in shop training, new product info as well as color matching and problem solving. If a shop has a need or a problem with our products I go in and help fix it.

[ironworks]

I would like to be the Repubican canidate for President.Or a collection man for a Mob Boss.

Let me know, We have plenty of skills for the first one. I could be on your lunch cabinet.

The other one, we could work together. After lunch of course.

I bet we get a CrownVic in either job.

[1HTBRRD]

Human waste disposal tech (Police Officer) and also a SWAT team member...they gave me a machine gun :unibrow:

[Vegas69]

janitor, accountant, salesman, secretary, manager.....:faint:

:thumbsup: :lol:

[XcYZ]

Human waste disposal tech (Police Officer) and also a SWAT team member...they gave me a machine gun :unibrow:

Human waste disposal. :lol:


My day job is an electronic tech at a hospital. Oh wait, it's a night and weekend job too... damn pager. :willy:

[GregWeld]

Useless professional posting whore.

[ironworks]

Useless professional posting whore.

I thought it was a self appointed volunteer moderator.

[slck6t9]

I'm retired Air Force and now work for a Government Contractor on the the Predator UAV (Unmanned Aireal Vehicle) program.

[BBC71Nova]

Adult film star.




j/k. I'm a computer jockey. Software architect, developer, grunt, scapegoat, ...

[HWY Nova]

Mechanical Engineer.



--Eric

[zcrz]

Shop Foreman/Purchasing/Babby Sitter or whatever is needed at a machine shop....:thumbsup:

[Ketzer]

Drive a firetruck.

[68ZClone]

Mechanical Engineer specializing in energy efficient HVAC and central plant designs.

[214Chevy]

...they gave me a machine gun :unibrow:

Kewl!!!!!!:yes:

[Sieg]

Janitor, landscape maintenance, building maintenance, plumber, painter, electrician, crappy computer and phone tech, roof and gutter repair, fork lift operator, public relations mgr, marketing director, media buyer, merchadising specialist, product mgr, consumer consultant, sales, security, HR, claims, insurance, employee incentives director................for the last 35 years at my retail flooring business.

[Spiffav8]

A billionaire, playboy, philanthropist (AKA Greg Weld).....in my dreams.

In reality.......a Pilot (if you didn't already know) who is gone more than he's at home. No it's not glamorous, the layovers are never long enough to see the sites. The hotels usually suck and I am always looking for some place to do my laundry. I am gone for months at a time and the pay sucks. But I do have one heck of a view from my office window and I don't have to put up with rush hour traffic! :yes:

[Flash68]

My day job is an electronic tech at a hospital. Oh wait, it's a night and weekend job too... damn pager. :willy:

Scott, people still have pagers? :lol:


Me.. I am a Fixer for a small law firm.

[CRCRFT78]

A professional freeway sleep artist. Just look for the orange CalTrans truck parked on the side of your favorite highway. I'm also an expert at creating traffic jams when you have to get somewhere on time.

[Track Junky]

I would like to be the Repubican canidate for President.

God knows we need one. I'd vote for ya!!

[LUACE]

Scott,

Me.. I am a Fixer for a small law firm.
Fixer... That's good to know... I'll call you when I need a legal issue fixed. :thumbsup:

I work for a drug supplier...Kind of a drug dealer... For hospitals and pharmacies.

[Sandbagger]

the insurance companies and drp's is the death roll of the collision industry. not one of my body techs ever wanted his son to follow in his footsteps in the business...ive had a few techs over the years that did lead work...talk about metal working skills....:bow:

I have a aggressive plan for 2012 .Rented billboard space along the major freeway and install a salt lick under it ,Also just purchased some "waterboarding equipment " for that special insurance adjuster ....:unibrow: :cheers:

[Ummgawa]

I have applied for a job as a multi millionaire, but have been turned down so many times I can't count. If I had a dollar for every time I've been rejected....:D

[XcYZ]

Scott, people still have pagers? :lol:


lol, yep. :D I have one... because I don't want to give the hospital my cell phone number! :lol:

[cmraman]

Started out as a commercial photographer shooting ads for a variety of companies both on staff and freelance. Self taught photo retoucher, now I freelance, pretty much exclusively, for Source Interlink Media... I have loved every part of my career but the best years have been the last 5.

[CornHusker4Life]

Im active duty Air Force

[DENTGUY]

Some really cool occupations here. Always interesting to know what "car guys" do to support their habits!

[70rs]

Crack dealer,



Just kidding!

Cabinet maker/custom furniture maker/installer.
Injured now, future career unknown.

[Flash68]

lol, yep. :D I have one... because I don't want to give the hospital my cell phone number! :lol:

Ha, great call! :thumbsup:

Fixer... That's good to know... I'll call you when I need a legal issue fixed. :thumbsup:



Well, my GF is the real attorney.... as the Fixer I am just the wannabe attorney who "takes care of stuff"... :cool:

[intocarss]

Automotive machinist & wrench

[intocarss]

Scott, people still have pagers? :lol:

Had her since the 90's And still use a flip phone :thumbsup:

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y3/real3/IMG_5273.jpg

[67rsconvert]

Export/Import.....for real. Most people that say that have to add :unibrow:

[Bryce]

I am a mechanical engineer for an aerospace company. I design all of the test fixtures for complex one off tests, also I am the test engineer for those tests.

Basically I break stuff for a living or set them on fire or strike them with lightning or shake them.

I have been slowly building up my suspension design portfolio.

[buickfunnycar.com]

nuthing...absolutely nuthing!:cool:

[kwhizz]

Factory Worker...................

[coolwelder62]

I will know after tues.(Thats when the folks in lowa will start voting) if the job as Republican canidate might work out.If not I will be waiting for
Tony Saprano to call.:rofl:

[GregWeld]

I'm retired Air Force and now work for a Government Contractor on the the Predator UAV (Unmanned Aireal Vehicle) program.

Great! Can you stop losing them?! :unibrow:

[Sieg]

Great! Can you stop losing them?! :unibrow:

Ouch! :rofl:

[Thumpt]

Open cut coal miner in Australia supplying brown coal to two power stations.

This is a picture of a dredge we operate.The bucket wheel is 11meters in diameter or about 35ft.


http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m481/shecka36/IMGP0980.jpg

[69Camaro]

originally GM trained automotive technician. Currently Shop Foreman/Service Manager trainee for one of the larger GM dealerships in Burnaby, BC, Canada.

[Van B]

I am a manager with Manheim, a wholesale auto auction company based in Atlanta. I work in the Milwaukee, WI location.

[T-Type]

Just got into Real Estate Sales a few months ago. Loving it so far. The Vancouver market is very multi faceted.

[98ssnova]

Airforce 2A571 Airframe, Powerpalnt, General crewing jets for life:lateral:

[porkchop]

Autobody tech,25 years, 25 looong years

[bad.samaritan]

Ex Army comms guy, current defense contractor comms guy.

[tmadden]

Senior Operations Manager for the Federal Gov.

[DENTGUY]

originally GM trained automotive technician. Currently Shop Foreman/Service Manager trainee for one of the larger GM dealerships in Burnaby, BC, Canada.

I see you Roadrace! Do you ever get down to Seattle? I've been racing for 11 years!

[out2kayak]

Software Architect at a defense contractor and bottle washer.

At present working on vehicles from a few thousand lbs to 70 tons and stuff somewhere in the middle.

:cheers:

[69Camaro]

I see you Roadrace! Do you ever get down to Seattle? I've been racing for 11 years!

Typically I stay up here with the WMRC, but I intend to come down at some point to run with you guys.. Maybe one day when I get FAST

[GregWeld]

Open cut coal miner in Australia supplying brown coal to two power stations.

This is a picture of a dredge we operate.The bucket wheel is 11meters in diameter or about 35ft.


http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m481/shecka36/IMGP0980.jpg



JAWS!!! Run for your lives......:lol:

[fleetus macmullitz]

I work for Schwinn in product development.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Funnies/lm-humphrey-bogart.jpg



Nah..

[Vegas69]

Skip, I'd like to know a little more about you. What do you do, why are you so damn happy all the time? :unibrow:

[Lenie]

Crack dealer,



Just kidding!

Cabinet maker/custom furniture maker/installer.
Injured now, future career unknown.

Cabinet maker? Where do you live? I may need to hire your services in the future:thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Skip, I'd like to know a little more about you. What do you do, why are you so damn happy all the time? :unibrow:

That's a great compliment Todd, thanks. :thumbsup:

I recruited electrical and mechanical engineers primarily for heavy industry. For now I keep busy with small projects and watching Lake Ontario go by in our backyard. :)

Why so happy all the time? There is a verse in the Bible that says "The joy of the LORD is my strength." So no matter how I feel physically or mentally I know I must tap in to the happiness/joy God promised I could have if I just believed His indestructible Word. It's real as real can be...and it changes everything.

I give all the credit to God for all the good stuff happening in my life and in my family's lives. :)

[Track Junky]

Amen Brother :cheers:

[Spiffav8]

Airforce 2A571 Airframe, Powerpalnt, General crewing jets for life:lateral:

I'm sorry but I still don't think it's a good idea to use that drill by the plastic explosives that surround the windows in that B-1B of yours. It just doesn't look safe. :_paranoid

[canrc]

Open cut coal miner in Australia supplying brown coal to two power stations.

This is a picture of a dredge we operate.The bucket wheel is 11meters in diameter or about 35ft.


http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m481/shecka36/IMGP0980.jpg

WOW!!

That is insane! I am a much hated banker...

[almcbri]

Safety consultant for OSHA

[SWAPMEETCRAZY]

Railroad signalman-34 years (U here about 2 trains running into 1 another its my Azz there trying to HANG!!!) Oh yeah--swapmeets on the side!!...........jim :D

[MoparCar]

Project and Operations Manager for an Electrical Contractor-mostly new commercial and industrial projects. Anything from retail centers, medical/hospitals, office buildings, manufacturing plants, etc.

Wes

[ord27]

restaurant owner. Italian food/steak house.
we serve over 5500 people in 6 days. Closed Sundays!
I'm torn between a cool car project and opening another store. There just aren't enough hours in a day to do both at the same time:(

[Cris@JCG]

Living the dream! Car builder & trying to make a living out of it..

[70rs]

restaurant owner. Italian food/steak house.
we serve over 5500 people in 6 days. Closed Sundays!
I'm torn between a cool car project and opening another store. There just aren't enough hours in a day to do both at the same time:(

Open the other store, get it established and running smooth with a good staff_, then do the next car. ??

[ord27]

that's probably what I will do 70rs. I have some good people working for me that i would like to see make really really good money. The only way that I can do that is to expand. You can only slice a pie so many times.....

This site makes me want to get started now. I'm not always the best at deferred gratification :_paranoid

[wrighton]

N.D.T. (Non Destructive Testing), No Dinner Tonight, No Date Tonight (As My Wife Says)

Operations Manager(Chief,Cook,and Bottle Washer) for Industial Inspection services for aerospace, petro and chem, paper and pulp, pipe line, fabrication, ect.

Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Ultrasonics, Eddy Current, and Radiography are the basics.

My wife is an unemployed teacher so I have not started on the car yet

[Smack_talker]

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a248/Flastangs/1178843294.jpg
drive 18 wheeler, 125,000 miles a year, 48 states Over the Road. Seen plenty of traffic jams, crashes and orange cones.:_paranoid

[Bucketlist2012]

Was in the Swimming Pool Business 25 years, Pools, Spas,Solar. also Music Engineering and Production..

Prepared and waited and between 2006 and 2009 with Housing and other investments, I changed my Life. Didn't do too Bad..:thumbsup:

Had I been Greg Weld, I would be a Gazzilionaire by now:hail: .. I am still learning, but Music, Cars, and making money are my Passions..

So i will be doing my normal financial research and start picking Greg's brain soon..his posts are food for thought...

Better to learn how to make and keep our cash, so we can enjoy our hobbies..

[Scorpner]

Was an electronic tech (electro-mech) but now I’m one of those unemployed/students that has become more common in recent years. I’m focusing on a business right now, hoping/waiting for the market to improve and enjoying the student discounts/lifestyle in the meantime. ;)

[Qdiesel]

Safety consultant for OSHA



So your the guy that everyone in construction hates??lol:lol:

Me, I'm a Telecom tech for a contractor inside of Intel. Soon to be a CCNA

[E.rodz]

Myself I am a whipping post for my wife, coach and hopefully a mentor. but the job that puts money on the table is a union of mass corruption millwright. what the hell is a millwright you say well I have been doing it for over 23 years and I still don't have a great answer it is kind of the jack of all trades master of none.lol. it's a fabricator,heavy machine mover.machine designer,heavy industry mechanic.welder.just a bit of everything.someday hope to build top shelf cars.:D

[OVRKILL]

Program Manager for a decorative exterior trim (moldings, grilles, etc) OEM supplier. My car is my therapy...these OEMs drive me nutz :lol:

[GregWeld]

Open the other store, get it established and running smooth with a good staff_, then do the next car. ??

Times 10....

Make money first - then have a car built!

[out2kayak]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGfXiIXTpE0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGfXiIXTpE0 :thumbsup:

:cheers:

[DBasher]

Pipefitter, Local 32 out of Seattle. I'm on the service side so I mostly do repairs and improvements on older systems. Working for a company now that's heavy into the controls side, it's fun and stays interesting. We do a lot of goverment projects and black buildings for Boeing. I get paid to see and go to some pretty cool places. :unibrow:

Before this I worked for BNSF, another great job with cool scenery.

[almcbri]

So your the guy that everyone in construction hates??lol:lol:

Me, I'm a Telecom tech for a contractor inside of Intel. Soon to be a CCNA

Lol, no I am the guy that helps contractors/businesses from getting penalties! I don't write citations but we do require that they make corrections. Free service granted from the Feds is how we operate. Were not all bad! And...I can't share any info with the Feds or anyone else for that matter. I get to work with bad actors and companies looking to improve their existing programs.

[chevmech1969]

Railroad signalman-34 years (U here about 2 trains running into 1 another its my Azz there trying to HANG!!!) Oh yeah--swapmeets on the side!!...........jim :D

Another fellow Railroader, they call us machinists, but in reality we are glorified parts changers/ bandaide appliers. what management wants management gets.

[quickchicken]

im new here and figgerd i hafta jump in somewhere.

i have 3 jobs, 2 pt and 1 ft. my FT gig work at COMP CAMS in the ZEX and F.A.S.T. dept and my PT gigs im a lighting director at a local venue that does everything from local garage bands to major touring acts. my third is im a pyrotech, i get to blow stuff up legally.

[jocko124]

Power Trader. I buy & sell electricity.

[MarkM66]

Lol, no I am the guy that helps contractors/businesses from getting penalties! I don't write citations but we do require that they make corrections. Free service granted from the Feds is how we operate. Were not all bad! And...I can't share any info with the Feds or anyone else for that matter. I get to work with bad actors and companies looking to improve their existing programs.

Or you might be helping people get home alive and/or in one piece when the day is done. ;)

[booah]

In operations for a production platform in the middle of the Timor Sea, north of Darwin Australia. fly in , fly out. Brilliant job and time off in Oz.

[jr2226]

forman at a collision shop. and hate what the ins comp have done to this trade.:mad: :mad:

[almcbri]

Or you might be helping people get home alive and/or in one piece when the day is done. ;)

That's exactly right!

[Nine Ball]

Some interesting jobs posted, thanks for sharing!

I've been a consultant to the major oil companies the last few years, but now I'm one of those salary guys. I work as a Sr Project Manager for a large offshore construction company. Degree in mechanical engineering. Our company owns the ships that are required to build all the subsea oil/gas fields at the bottom of your worldwide oceans. We are working in depths of almost 2 miles nowadays, with specialized equipment. Unmanned robot submarines (ROV's) and huge cranes and winches. I was fortunate enough to get into this field back when 1,500 ft was considered deep, and have stayed at the forefront of this technology. I enjoy the work, because every year it is something different and I work with different customers. I'm typically managing projects in the 30-100 M$ range, so it can be demanding and stressful at times.

Even though I stay busy, I also find time to run a few hobby businesses on the side. I sell forged wheels for cars, do some automotive photography and writing, and run a few car websites.

Tony

[ChevelleNV]

I'm the IT Director for www.blankshirts.com, worked for summit racing a few years back in the Web Group. but didnt like the weather in Ohio so I moved back to Nevada and went to work for blankshirts.com. Been doing web stuff for about 15 Years. before switching carrers to IT I was a Machinist/Welder building Pro Stock Cylinder Heads and Manifolds for EPD Racing in NV

[DENTGUY]

I'm the IT Director for www.blankshirts.com, worked for summit racing a few years back in the Web Group. but didnt like the weather in Ohio so I moved back to Nevada and went to work for blankshirts.com. Been doing web stuff for about 15 Years. before switching carrers to IT I was a Machinist/Welder building Pro Stock Cylinder Heads and Manifolds for EPD Racing in NV

I order my work shirts thru you guys. Right on!

[wrighton]

Some interesting jobs posted, thanks for sharing!

I've been a consultant to the major oil companies the last few years, but now I'm one of those salary guys. I work as a Sr Project Manager for a large offshore construction company. Degree in mechanical engineering. Our company owns the ships that are required to build all the subsea oil/gas fields at the bottom of your worldwide oceans. We are working in depths of almost 2 miles nowadays, with specialized equipment. Unmanned robot submarines (ROV's) and huge cranes and winches. I was fortunate enough to get into this field back when 1,500 ft was considered deep, and have stayed at the forefront of this technology. I enjoy the work, because every year it is something different and I work with different customers. I'm typically managing projects in the 30-100 M$ range, so it can be demanding and stressful at times.

Even though I stay busy, I also find time to run a few hobby businesses on the side. I sell forged wheels for cars, do some automotive photography and writing, and run a few car websites.

Tony

Nice Career Tony! Small World, I have been inspecting couplers and sub sea valves made here in Woodinville, WA for the offshore operations. It is my understanding that they use robotics to install and it could be a 1 million dollar day operation with all the planning and equipment involved.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Sound's good,Can I order a large double cheese & beef & pineapple.:lol:

Good one:lol: :lol: :lol:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Car interiors are my game....

[Musclerodz]

Car interiors are my game....


I thought you made purses?

[Gatekeeper]

In the quality dept. at BMW. We build X5s, X6s and X3s. With the 3 and 5 series in the works and also an X4.

[70supersport]

Own and operate auto repair shop :thumbsup:

[Dayton]

Ins Broker

[DB Z28]

Work for Harley Davidson in Product Development area doing Cylinder head and induction work , Flowbench ,porting ,ect , Dyno engine development performance work.

[WSSix]

Field engineer for Halliburton. I'm in wireline or electric line depending on who you ask.

[ChevelleNV]

I order my work shirts thru you guys. Right on!

Nice.. :thumbsup:

[KPC67]

My brother and I farm 7500 acres in Alberta/Saskatchewan.
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx299/Kcarter67/Farm/861bd08c.jpg http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx299/Kcarter67/Farm/c733be07.jpg

[John510]

I own a couple of pizza franchises.

[Sandbagger]

My brother and I farm 7500 acres in Alberta/Saskatchewan.
http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx299/Kcarter67/Farm/861bd08c.jpg http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx299/Kcarter67/Farm/c733be07.jpg

If theres a I got the Biggest widest tire award ...I think you may have it .

[KPC67]

Yeah the rears are 650, and the fronts are 900 metrics. http://i765.photobucket.com/albums/xx299/Kcarter67/Farm/5001b2b1.jpg

Our tractor has 800 duals.

[SLO_Z28]

Automotive Technician II for the California Highway Patrol.
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h399/SLO_Z28/CHP/P5260213.jpg

[GregWeld]

Do you accept bribes to do shoddy repairs? You know - like a bad mic connection and maybe a faulty radar? Just asking'.... :unibrow:



Automotive Technician II for the California Highway Patrol.
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h399/SLO_Z28/CHP/P5260213.jpg

[GregWeld]

im new here and figgerd i hafta jump in somewhere.

i have 3 jobs, 2 pt and 1 ft. my FT gig work at COMP CAMS in the ZEX and F.A.S.T. dept and my PT gigs im a lighting director at a local venue that does everything from local garage bands to major touring acts. my third is im a pyrotech, i get to blow stuff up legally.

So you're working PT for PyroSpectaculars?

[GregWeld]

Car interiors are my game....


Got any openings for work - say - around September? :D

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Not now, You own that month...

[elitecustombody]

Bodyman,painter,frame tech,parts guy,mechanic,designer,fabricator,secretary and whatever skill is required to run a shop that does a little bit of everything.Been trying to run my hole in the wall shop for over 20 years,keep running out of money and time to work on my projects .I think it's too late to try and change career path:(

[67malibu]

I'm a Dealer Tech for Ferrari / Maserati - It's nice getting paid to drive extremely FAST & expensive cars - But I still love classic American Muscle Cars!

[RBR]

Professional camper! B class Hill Climber, Traxxas Slash 4x4 back yard basher/racer, full time small engine mechanic for my kid & friends. The other days I teach and put in IV's in a hospital.:eek:

[johnnymac46]

Navy kid here....

[67XR7]

Electrician Apprentice. Just started my 4th year.

Currently working on my AA for water/wastewater treatment and will be looking to obtain a BS in management.

Being an Electrician has been Great! it has allowed me to make moves in life that I wasnt able to before due to financial constraints. But this is not where I want to be for the rest of my life due to the tremendous amounts of traveling (added cost of fuel which is forever rising)and the variance in pay from county to county not to mention work is hit or miss sometimes.

Before this I worked as a assistant manager at a major auto parts chain and worked part time as an ASE certified mechanic fixing Mercedes Benz's. did that for about 9 years.

[Rybar]

originally GM trained automotive technician. Currently Shop Foreman/Service Manager trainee for one of the larger GM dealerships in Burnaby, BC, Canada.

Cool, you forman at Carter GM?? I think almost all of my highschool buddies worked there back in the day.

Myself, I am a one man show. Own/operate/manage etc a Retail Furniture store in Burnaby, BC, Canada: www.furnitura.ca have been doing this for almost 10 years. My father was an owner of a local sofa manufacturing plant so I've known sofa construction since I was a small kid. Retail has it's ups and downs. Ups: rewards and profits of owning your own business downs: tons of time invested and you are customer driven so the slow economy has really effected my industry alot in the last few years.

2nd job is I also am a property manager, mainly commercial/warehouse space. Property is my investing 102.

3rd job, help raise my twin daughters and have a 3rd en route.

As you can see I'm an extremely busy guy wish I had time to attend events..

[frojoe]

I'm a Mechanical Engineer at a mountain bike company. A job I love but also spans outside the 8hrs a day with all the fun biking, so kindof impedes on car work haha.

[Yan69]

I own an Orthpeadic Distribution company, we sell joint replacements to Surgeons and Hospitals. Hips, knees, shoulders......

[rjardy]

Former military, former LEO, now full time helicopter flight school student. Just finished my instrument rating, commercial rating next, followed by instructor and instrument instructor rating . With any luck, I will be instructing flight students for pay in 8 or 9 months. Flying is absolutely a blast, but I do miss law enforcement. Considering going reserve with my local PD to keep my foot in it.


Rob

[pokey64]

Manage a family business. We work with dairy farmers so I guess that means I help feed the world. Or I atleast help get the cheese on top of Scott Mock's Five Guys Burgers he's always talking about in his build thread. :D

[Stielow]

I'm a degreed Mechanical Engineer working for General Motors as an Engineering Group Manager for Advanced Vehicle Dynamics. My group defines the metrics on how future and current GM Vehicles Ride, Handle, Steer, Brake, and Accelerate.

As a hobby I build some Pro-Touring Camaros. :lateral:

Mark Stielow

[Stuart Adams]

Eyeball repair and maintenance.

[dhutton]

I am an electronics engineer focusing on RF (radio frequency) and analog hardware design. I have been working for a major telecom supplier for the past 14 years alternating chief engineer and project manager roles on 4G, 3G, and 2G base station development programs. It's a young man's game but I hope to last another 10 years until I retire.

Don

[454SSguy]

Airborne Battle Management Systems Operator on E-3 AWACS. It;s kinda like ATC in the air but for combat stuff, I don't do the controlling I just look at the picture and determine who's who. Not really a civilian job to transfer too :D

[nicks67ca]

I'm a National Account Manager for Stanley Black and Decker. I work in the Handtools and Fastening division. Having access to mechanic tool sets, air tools, tapes, knives, and blades really helps with all the projects I do. Been with them for 5 years and I love it.

[Hugger67RSSS]

I am a college football coach in Franklin Indiana. Yea I have no free time for cars in the fall but love my job:D

[protour73]

I'm the Manager of a Technical Support team of 8.

The basis of what our company does is sell OEM repair parts for all forms of kitchen equipment in the food service industry. We sell to all the big chains, McDonalds, Wendy's, Burger King, Culver's, Outback Steakhouse, etc. as well as mom & pop restaurants and eateries.

On my side of the business we provide electrical and mechanical technical support for several manufacturers of food service equipment. Our company has grown by leaps and bounds in the 7 years of it's existence, something like over 2500%. Five years ago I was the 18th employee hired, today we have 78 employees, and plan on doubling the size of the company in the next 2 years!!

I feel extremely fortunate to have my job and to work for a company moving forward in very difficult times in this country.

I am amazed at some of the interesting and unique jobs/careers some of you guys have, as I just read ALL 16 pages of this thread!! LOL

[LILBuzzy]

everybody's favorite...high school biology teacher! biology, ap biology and anatomy and physiology:cheers:

[73CPCAMARO]

Body Shop Manager for Car West Auto Body in Nor Cal. I manage our Car West Elite shop: 52,000 sq ft, 45 employess and growing,

[Ron in SoCal]

Enterprise Software Sales. 20+ years and counting.

[RaceMan]

I started out as a Petroleum Transfer technician( gas pumper) at a young age and then tried to become a professional race car driver for quite a few years (ran out of money) and then moved up to Manger of the Petroleum distribution center ( Gas Station ) and finally on to owner of the facility. Just don't tell anyone else ! you know with the price of gas :_paranoid :_paranoid

[Van B]

Automotive Technician II for the California Highway Patrol.
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h399/SLO_Z28/CHP/P5260213.jpg

I love how the Camaro looks 3/4 scale next to the Crown Vics.

[DFRESH]

Assistant Vice President of Finance for Brandman University. We have about 10,000 students and about 26 different locations, including a few in Washington.

No one can understand my hobby at work--I wear a suit and tie everyday, deal with audit and finance commitees, etc---it's always fun to see the reactions of these folks when they ask what I do outside of work.

Doug

[ssx]

Fire Captain...Just ticked past the 21yr mark in December...Went from Firefighter/EMT/Driver-Equipment Operator and now 4yrs as Captain....10 days a month, 24hr shifts...Best thing is I can retire in less than 4 years if I want:thumbsup:

[SLO_Z28]

.Best thing is I can retire in Hawaii

Fixed that for ya :thumbsup:

[WILWAXU]

Sailor :thumbsup:

U.S. Navy, Chief Hospital Corpsman

[DRJDVM's '69]

I'm a veterinarian.... Hence the username

Despite what Greg Weld may tell you, I don't make my living shoving my hands up cow's *sses ..... That's purely a hobby :)

I'm small animal ... Dog and cat... And I practice in the central valley of CA

[GregWeld]

I'm a veterinarian.... Hence the username

Despite what Greg Weld may tell you, I don't make my living shoving my hands up cow's *sses ..... That's purely a hobby :)

I'm small animal ... Dog and cat... And I practice in the central valley of CA


By the way -- it's not just a hand that goes in - dude - it's to the SHOULDER! :rofl: :woot:

[elitecustombody]

LMAO!:rofl:

[1969x11]

Journeyman lineman local power company by day and the worlds greatest Dad by night.

[Ron in SoCal]

Journeyman lineman local power company by day and the worlds greatest Dad by night.

Where's the 'like' button? :thumbsup:

[Flash68]

Where's the 'like' button? :thumbsup:

Ron, you Facebook whore. :lol:

[Ron in SoCal]

Ron, you Facebook whore. :lol:

Haha, I'm watching you! :lol:

[Sandbagger]

I'm a veterinarian.... Hence the username

Despite what Greg Weld may tell you, I don't make my living shoving my hands up cow's *sses ..... That's purely a hobby :)

I'm small animal ... Dog and cat... And I practice in the central valley of CA

Good chance you met my ex ...







Now I know why she left:rofl:

[DEIGuy38]

Crack Whore:D

Thats funny S**T right there. Yeah but you ain't no cheap ho either

I'm an estimator for an asphalt company

[BODYSHOPMARO]

im the guy who gets dents out and paints them :lol: but i do it the right way not the way some hack shops do but you do amazing work, that dent looked stretched up very nice!

[Z10ROD]

BUM just living my dream RODSCARCRAFT.COM or at least trying:thumbsup:

[Qdiesel]

There are some very interesting profesions on here. To all of the military personnel on here, thank you for your service!

[duk007]

I'm a Residential Systems Intergrator, which is a fancy title for custom A/V guy. I own a higher end home automation firm in western pa, catering to Pittsburgh's 1%, we build simple to elaborate theatres, but most of our business is home automation and lighting control.

Vendors take note, I love to barter for parts ! Anyone need a 120" tv? I'm in need of plently parts!

[Qdiesel]

I'm a Residential Systems Intergrator, which is a fancy title for custom A/V guy. I own a higher end home automation firm in western pa, catering to Pittsburgh's 1%, we build simple to elaborate theatres, but most of our business is home automation and lighting control.

Vendors take note, I love to barter for parts ! Anyone need a 120" tv? I'm in need of plently parts!

Home automation is the future!! I'm trying to see where I can apply my Cisco cert into that, possibly.

[waynieZ]

I own an Orthopedic Distribution company, we sell joint replacements to Surgeons and Hospitals. Hips, knees, shoulders......

Yanick You the guy that sold this bum hip to my doctor?????? lol
You know how they say sh*t flows down hill, Well I was the guy who installed the sewer pipes to take it away then graded the road over it and put in the side walks near it. I was a Union laborer (working Foreman last 10 yrs) for 35 years until my I got arthritis in my hip and back and had to retire. Now I get to spend time working on my car .When my aches and pains let me!
Too bad the pays not the same!

[Mach2]

Rig Welder some day.... LOL

[Tuske427]

I am a toy designer. I've been doing it for 15 years or so. Currently I'm the lead designer for the Monster Jam line for Hot Wheels. I also help out with a few basic cars, too.

[waynieZ]

So thats where you get all your ideas, you practice at work...

[Rybar]

I am a toy designer. I've been doing it for 15 years or so. Currently I'm the lead designer for the Monster Jam line for Hot Wheels. I also help out with a few basic cars, too.

Thats awesome, I've supported your work for quite some time now. :thumbsup:

[duk007]

Everyone needs a 120" tv!:D

I don't know how you would live without one.

55" TV's are for bathrooms...

[duk007]

Home automation is the future!! I'm trying to see where I can apply my Cisco cert into that, possibly.

The two biggest brands in home automation are Control4 and Crestron, we carry both and both are IP based. So any background in networking is a plus, but you still need to understand a/v ,lighting control,security,hvac,CCTV , and a whole lot more. You can learn most of what you need on the job, and good shops are always looking for people with experience in a related industry. There are also several high end shops in Az., I can you some direction if your serious.

[HIFLYR]

I am a airline pilot for FedEx. Currently working on my first car a 69 Firebird Conv I have had for 33 years. Planning on a LS3, 6-speed 4, bar rear suspension etc.

[GregWeld]

I am a airline pilot for FedEx. Currently working on my first car a 69 Firebird Conv I have had for 33 years. Planning on a LS3, 6-speed 4, bar rear suspension etc.


Where's the stuff I ordered for Christmas!?!?!


:lol:

[HIFLYR]

Where's the stuff I ordered for Christmas!?!?!


:lol:

I'll get right on it!!!:D

[Bryce]

Where's the stuff I ordered for Christmas!?!?!


:lol:

If it was firebird parts... I think I know who has them!

[6D9 Matt]

Commercial real estate appraiser by day... car/sports hobbies by night. :thumbsup:

[fleetus macmullitz]

I run the thrift store Greg Weld supplies from his hauls on Storage Wars.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/storage_wars_cast.jpg


Lookin good in black GW. :thumbsup:

[GregWeld]

Nice skirt ya got there Skip!


WhooHoo...

[fleetus macmullitz]

I doubt I'd fit into that...not that there's anything right about that. :lol:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/010105.jpg

[GregWeld]

I doubt I'd fit into that...not that there's anything right about that. :lol:

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/010105.jpg



Skippers -- that's like an old Best Western motel using the postcard from the day the dump was built... ya know... in like 1954 and today it's 2012.... and they're still using the same postcard for advertising. :cheers: :woot: :rofl:

[fleetus macmullitz]

Skippers -- that's like an old Best Western motel using the postcard from the day the dump was built... ya know... in like 1954 and today it's 2012.... and they're still using the same postcard for advertising. :cheers: :woot: :rofl:

Dude,

That pic ain't that old...some of us age well in all this cold air. :D

[GregWeld]

Dude,

That pic ain't that old...some of us age well in all this cold air. :D



More like -- FROZEN in time.....


EEEEEEEHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAA

[fleetus macmullitz]

More like -- FROZEN in time.....


EEEEEEEHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAA

Hey, I look younger than both you and your demented 'yuup' eeeeeeeeee doppelganger...on a bad day.

69SaPppa9jI



:lol:

[DriverzInc]

I'm the resident punching bag here on Lat-G for when orders are late. :woot:

[Tuske427]

So thats where you get all your ideas, you practice at work...

I wish! If I built what I practice at work, my car would be one large email :)

[bigtyme1]

Just wanted to find out what we all do for a living. I own a PDR company. Paintless Dent Removal guy. Yeah the fix a dent without painting guy. Been doing it for 13 years.
Heres a Pictures of a Mercedes door I fixed the other day.
Doug

I could really use use in my area. Great job. I was always told if it has a crease PDR would not work:cheers:
I'm an insurance appraiser currently, my past is body and paint

[Beach Cruiser]

I'm a professional Beach BUM, but I get my beer money from by acting like a mechanical engineer for General Electric.

[DENTGUY]

I could really use use in my area. Great job. I was always told if it has a crease PDR would not work:cheers:
I'm an insurance appraiser currently, my past is body and paint

A crease is just as fixable as a round dent. Now, if its SO deep that the paint doesn't want to comply, well no such luck. Yeah, it kills me to see how many PDR guys shy away from the hard stuff. Unfortunetely, they just want the quick and easy money. I'd rather be good than cheap.:thumbsup:

[rocketman]

Sales Exc for a hair care company..

Not the most exciting, have alot of hot gorgeous women, But it funds the hot rods and it fell in my lap and was able to pretty much right my own check after being laid off for a year and 1/2.

Kinda funny your wives fund my cars lol

[rwhite692]

Semiconductor Industry Customer Punching Bag / Integrated Circuit Failure Analysis / Marketing Development Engineering Director guy. At least, last time I checked.

[wedged]

I work for March Performance. I'm part of the sales and tech crew. Basically, I get paid to go to car shows. and help with product selection and sort out installation issues. but did I mention I get paid to go to car shows ? :D

[bigtyme1]

[QUOTE=wedged;391578]I work for March Performance. I'm part of the sales and tech crew. Basically, I get paid to go to car shows. and help with product selection and sort out installation issues. but did I mention I get paid to go to car shows ? :
Tell Doug I said hi and he still owes me a shirt Haha

[G/A-body]

Police Officer - some days it feels like I am a societal babysitter.

[wedged]

Doug is heading to the west coast for a show this weekend so i wont
see him until next tuesday. there hasn't been any shirts for a few years other than the show uniform shirts we got just before the SEMA show a few months ago. there's no way we can give those away, sorry !