What's Your Job?

[newbie2wood]

Worked as a programmer/analyst for 5 years. Spent two years as a clinical psychologist. Twenty years with the police department, last 5 years employed as a police sergeant. Actually, I think I was a professional student (35 years of full-time and part-time studies).
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The Cliff Condos Pattaya

[Mrs. Wallnut]

No Rick spending time in chat did not influence our youngest sons name. To tell you the truth Mark had picked it out when we found out we were having twins. His full name is Thomas Jefferson Stripes, Mark said a name to be remembered.

[scmhogg]

Lawyer--for nearly 34 years my practice has been limited to criminal defense, in both the State and Federal Courts. I spent the first 4 years as a Los Angeles County Public Defender, and the last 30 in private practice.

I have handled cases in Hawaii, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri and, of course, California.

My caseload has included drugs, murder, fraud, organized crime, rape, arson, all the way down to petty theft.

I hope we never meet professionally.

Steve

[darrellcraig]

Co-owner in small boutique management consulting company here in Seattle serving tech industry including the big int'l software developer based here.

[Roger on the Rock]

Retired Canadian Air Force helicopter pilot. Now flying commercial helicopters as a paying hobby...to pay for non-paying hobbies...like woodworking!

[MilDoc]

And now I just stay home and take care of the kids. Ten year old twins and 7 month old Thomas.

The most important "job" in the world! Ditto to all other comments. 10 year old twins? OMG!

Late 1960's: college student and "hippie." Sure can't see it now but my hair was down to my shoulders, my beard down to my chest. Looked like a member of ZZ Top! (Yeah, it was turning gray even then.) 1967 in Berkely at the "Summer of Love," 1968 at the Democratic Convention. Woodstock too. Lot's of protesting that didn't do a whole lot of good.

After med school, 4 years private practice (YECH!), then 13 years Professor of Pediatrics at a "prestigious" school, until it got tiring. Med Scool beaureaucracy worse then Washington.

Now, pediatrician at Fort Hood, trying to help the kids survive Iraq.

NO job is unimportant (except maybe Vice Pres., USA, and CEO of a "big" company). I learned that in med school. No "janitors" -- lots of hospital infections.

So, keep at it folks! You won't make $40M a year, but do your job with pride.

[tlt]

another one in for rocket scientist, but i prefer the term "does stuff with computers"

[Jeffrey Schronce]

Self employed consultant to insurance industry including state and federal government. Companies and government agencies hire me to figure out their problems and fixes. 99% of the time the problem is the people themselves! (100% when involved in federal government work!).

[MilDoc]

99% of the time the problem is the people themselves! (100% when involved in federal government work!).

Boy, ain't that the truth!

[Popeye]

Retired Submarine Master Chief. Didn't want anything in a second career that required a resume', I'd had enough responsibility. Followed the family tradition and started driving a a truck. Currently haul "liquid gold" out of Jacksonville, Fl to SE Georgia and NE Florida. And NO, they don't give me free samples or discounts Pat

[Rslaugh]

No Rick spending time in chat did not influence our youngest sons name. ....

Whew! now I can sleep tonight.

[gsmittle]

I'm a teacher (some of my students might grow up to be rocket scientists) starting my fourth year. I taught stagecraft and this year I'll be teaching acting. Before that I spent 8 1/2 years in the private sector, working for a relocation services company.

Before that, working on my PhD. Still don't have it.

Before that, a school computer nerd.

Before that, professional actor & scene carpenter/designer, radio personality, commercial photographer. I guess you could say I get bored easily.

Haven't waited tables yet, though....

g.

[cabinetman]

After reading these it's amazing how tech oriented we really are. For those who had several jobs, those experiences are part of life. My father was a dentist for some 30 years and hated every minute. He always wanted to be an architect. He was a very talented wood carver and was extremely creative in many areas. What's important is to try to enjoy what we do, since it's where we spend so much time.



"I'M NEVER WRONG - BUT I'M NOT ALWAYS RIGHT"

[Thom2]

My father was a dentist for some 30 years and hated every minute.

I'll bet it had something to do with his 'mouthy customers'

(I can hear the 'groans' already)

[gmack5]

I'm a retired Mechanical Engineer.
Worked in Connector Technology and AeroSpace.

Helped develope the Weather Satilites for NOOA and also did some work on Military Communications Equipment. Hold several Patents.

Been retired for 9 years now and am really getting spoiled about not having to get up in the morning.