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Posted by: Brett W Apr 14 2004, 06:51 PM

Like the title says. What kind of education and careers or jobs do you guys have.

Posted by: TimT Apr 14 2004, 06:58 PM

Looking for a career path?

Posted by: BIGKAT_83 Apr 14 2004, 07:32 PM

Do consulting work with paper mills. In fact I was a Engineer at a Paper Mill about 35 miles west of Huntsville, AL for 10 years.

Bob

Posted by: Bleyseng Apr 14 2004, 07:32 PM

Education? Went to school and then more school.
Career-run a construction company, my own. Trying to put a web site together for it.

Geoff

Posted by: ! Apr 14 2004, 07:33 PM

Environmental/Haz Mat Investigator, County of SB....State Licensed Investigator, DAD, Dog Walker and pooper scooperer.....

Posted by: mikester Apr 14 2004, 07:35 PM

Network Security Administrator - Los Angeles Unified School District.

Yippeeity dooo daa.

Posted by: eresener Apr 14 2004, 07:36 PM

Retired Video Producer...now an independent software training partner for Ulead.com

Ed

Posted by: carreraguy Apr 14 2004, 07:37 PM

Retired USN, commercial property owner/manager w/MBA.

Posted by: Caveman Apr 14 2004, 07:37 PM

I work for VISA. Funny thing is, I'm the one paying them.


Revenue Officer for the Internal Revenue Service. I go knocking on April 16th!

Oh, and use to work at NASA in Mountain View, CA. MCSE, CCNA. Have my CPA now.

Posted by: skline Apr 14 2004, 07:40 PM

Computer network support engineer. I set up local and wide area networks and do support for about 20 clients in Southern California. Its a job.
Education? MCSE/CCNA/CCDA and a few others.

Posted by: tracks914 Apr 14 2004, 07:41 PM

College, former mechanic, millright then and now mech/electrical mtce supervisor. Jack of all, master of none!

Posted by: SpecialK Apr 14 2004, 07:43 PM

Fighter Aircraft Surgeon.....okay, assembler/mechanic/composite repair/inspector/ general shit disturber :finger2: /beer drinker and rumor starter.....basically

Graduated with a degree in CAD, and hope to find a job here so I can use it...


Dr. Kevin Jung m.d.........20/20

Posted by: itsa914 Apr 14 2004, 07:51 PM

Field Engineering Mgr for Motorola. Whenever you see a cellular tower for Verizon, Sprint, ALLTEL, Nextel, and few other smaller networks there is a good chance myself or one of my guys has been there and worked on the equipment.

I have Associates in Electronic Engineering from ITT tech Ft Wyane (class of 85) been working in cellular ever since I need 8 1/2 more years then I can retire with full pention and start a new career doing something I really like to do. What I'm not sure but it won't have anything to do with a communications company!

- Garold

Posted by: Demick Apr 14 2004, 07:54 PM

Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Now I design computers and networking equipment.

Demick

Posted by: seanery Apr 14 2004, 08:00 PM

I edit video and do graphic design.

Posted by: watsonrx13 Apr 14 2004, 08:11 PM

Two 2-year degrees, AA pre-engineer, AS computer science.

Currently a technical manager for an international insurance company.

Previous experience was Oracle contract programmer, bartender, limo driver, long shoreman, draftsman, surveyor, cameraman, technical illustrator, used car salesman, steamship agent.

Posted by: TGM Apr 14 2004, 08:11 PM

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering
Director of Engineering at automotive components company
Going for MBA this fall

Posted by: dgw Apr 14 2004, 08:17 PM

I work for Visa too, but they are paying me.

I'm a nerd, for 28 years now.

Posted by: SirAndy Apr 14 2004, 08:17 PM

computer geek. run my own company. actually, i'm co-owner of 3 technology related companies.

still not making any money, but hey, what else is new ...

i wish i could just leave it all behind and go and start a race/restoration shop with brad!
Andy

Posted by: 914rick Apr 14 2004, 08:19 PM

Own a cigar shop. It doesn't get any better.
Rick

Posted by: jarbuthnot Apr 14 2004, 08:20 PM

Retired from a CRS (Computer Reservation System), was a Senior Project Manager.

Education: kicked out of high school, dropped out of college.

Posted by: Qarl Apr 14 2004, 08:21 PM

Gigalo

Posted by: vsg914 Apr 14 2004, 08:23 PM

School of hard knocks. USAF, A&P/A&E license. Master cabinetmaker. Published songwriter. All around asshole. 914 preservationist.

Posted by: Hawk Apr 14 2004, 08:25 PM

Shepherd. Currently out of work.

Posted by: Bleyseng Apr 14 2004, 08:33 PM

Looks like Qarl has the best job!

Sean puts his skills to good work by drawing smilies pissing in the snow.

Andy wants to go to work with Brad doing race/restaurants? whats that? Hot dogs served really fast?

Geoff

Posted by: TimT Apr 14 2004, 08:35 PM

I was shown the door in high school as well...

Other than those testosterone filled years Ive done OK

BS in Engineering (Civil)

Certified with:

AWS (American Welding Society)
Nace (National Institute of Corrosion Engineers) of special mention to 914 owners
ACI ( American Concrete Institute)

I will add this tidbit..If I have kids and one of them expresses a desire to become an engineer Id try to persuade them not too....

Posted by: william harris Apr 14 2004, 08:36 PM

Well, let's see. BA with a major in philosophy (1974) and Juris Doctor in 1977. I run my own law firm and spend as much time as possible having fun with my family (five kids) and restore unappreciated sports cars as a full-time hobby.

Posted by: ppickerell Apr 14 2004, 08:39 PM

I dropped out of HS and ran away to cali and got a job making the springs that pop out of the turkey when it's done. 30 yrs later I own and operate the coolest CNC machining company in the SF bay area specializing in minimally invasive surgical devices. Jake's Dad will for sure have something we made used in the surgeries he is undergoing. I get to play with Lasers!
www.peridotcorp.com

Posted by: klink Apr 14 2004, 08:40 PM

Hi everyone. I have been following you guys for about a year and thought it was time to join in. I have learned alot from you all and I just wanted to say thanks for all of the advice and ideas that has helped us with our project. Occupation???....Troubleman for So. Cal. Edison. I'd be that guy up on the pole or down in the vault trying to keep everybody's lights on.

Posted by: jkeyzer Apr 14 2004, 08:43 PM

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering. Circuit designer for a wireless/RF company. And I am only half the nerd I used to be...

Posted by: Steve Apr 14 2004, 08:49 PM

I have a two year ASEET degree from tv channel 40, Heald College School of Technology graduate of class 1986.
I have been a LAN and WAN field engineer since then.
The last 5 years I have been working for Alcatel as a Presales VOIP engineer.
I design VOIP systems for private businesses and mainly School districts.
Our largest install so far is Clark County School District in Vegas.
310 schools, 45,000 users all networked with centralized voice mail, PRI's, etc..
The cost savings by dumping there centrix lines payed for the whole thing.

This was unpayed advertisement announcement.

I am also on salary and have no life except for a couple of hours on the weekend to work on my 914.
I wonder if Cisco is hiring....

Steve

Posted by: Howard Apr 14 2004, 08:49 PM

Semi Retired insurance broker. Work 3 days per week, 14 handicap car nut looking for next way to make a million$.

Posted by: Lawrence Apr 14 2004, 08:51 PM

Klink! Your first post! Welcome!!


//break//

What do I do for a living? I kill people.

And the answer to your next question is... yes.

Lots of electrical / technology folks here. Not that I'm surprised, but... just never really considered our vocational demographics before.

-Rusty

Posted by: PatW Apr 14 2004, 08:53 PM

I get to play with Industrial Ceramics. When I am not doing that I have to inspect the work. If not that, I get to razz our suppliers. If not that, I cow-tow to our customers. If not that, I get to play with the Mills and Lathes in the shop. Soon I'll get some time with the CNC equipment.

Pat

Posted by: Mueller Apr 14 2004, 08:54 PM

edumacation=Airframe & Powerplant lic.

main job=Mechanical Designer/Drafter
side job=stuff for your cars to make 'em better/faster

Posted by: East coaster Apr 14 2004, 08:56 PM

2nd level hardware/software engineering lead for the FAA's En Route air traffic system. We handle most commercial traffic, so if you've flown anywhere you used my system! Schooling?...........High School and 17 years with IBM, then FAA for 7 years.

I'd rather be tinkering in my garage though!!

Posted by: Howard Apr 14 2004, 08:57 PM

Rusty, as a former cannon cocker, let me thank you for being there so I don't have to. Remeber the 'join the army, go to exotic lands, meet interesting people and kill them?' God bless you and your crew.

Did you get the T-Sirts I sent?

Posted by: 415PB Apr 14 2004, 08:59 PM

I am a Deputy Sheriff assigned to the contract city of Palm Desert, Ca. Ride a BWM motorcycle full-time. Aside from helping people, riding is the best part of the job. I was a cop overseas on the island of Guam for 8 years before moving here. If any of you folks ever drive through the Palm Springs area, contact me Oh, and thank you Rusty for defending the freedom my family and I have today.

http://palmdesertpolice.org/trafficdivision.html

Posted by: ! Apr 14 2004, 09:04 PM

Rod...I'll be down Friday night.....

Posted by: 415PB Apr 14 2004, 09:06 PM

Mike call me when you get in...

Posted by: Lawrence Apr 14 2004, 09:06 PM

Howard and Rod... thank you for the kind words.

Howard, no. I didn't receive any t-shirts. If you don't mind, would you PM me the package info, and I can check with my mail clerk.

-Rusty

Posted by: ! Apr 14 2004, 09:07 PM

Want me to bring the motor????

Posted by: 415PB Apr 14 2004, 09:08 PM

Maria said

Posted by: andys Apr 14 2004, 09:13 PM

Product Eng'g Manager (mech. Engr.) for a medical device research foundation (neurological stimulation stimulation devices). Patrick Pickerell, we should talk! Also co-own a dental products manufacturing business. Always wanted to be in a car related business, but it never happened.

Andy

Posted by: Curvie Roadlover Apr 14 2004, 09:27 PM

I'm the guy that edits in all the "bleeps" for MTV's "The Osbournes"

Posted by: red914 Apr 14 2004, 09:27 PM

high school history teacher currently working with special needs students at a small private special education institute. most of my career has been working at military boarding schools.

Rusty: thanks, and take care of the Marines out there with you.

Posted by: dakotaewing Apr 14 2004, 09:32 PM

Former life : Photographer for 20 years - starting at the Dallas Morning News photo dept when I was 16. Went to Brooks in Santa Barbra and was done when I was 20 -
Saw a lot of Asia shooting hotels... or I should say I saw a lot of hotel rooms in Asia!
Left the biz 2.5 years ago... I was tired of being away from my wife and kids for 6 weeks at a time -
Now, I 'm a Mortgage Banker...
I specialize in FHA Staged Funded Manufactured Housing Loans

Posted by: trekkor Apr 14 2004, 09:38 PM

Licenced Cal. tile contractor.

http://www.willstile.com

Tiling the Napa Valley.

Posted by: J P Stein Apr 14 2004, 09:42 PM

Autocrosser

Posted by: boxstr Apr 14 2004, 09:46 PM

Graduate Magna Cum Laude ITT Tech, Camp Counselor
CCLINDOH

Posted by: GWN7 Apr 14 2004, 09:47 PM

Professional Firefighter and I work as a independant sales rep for various companys.
Quit highschool to get a job to pay for the car I was building. Went back got my GED, now i have a diploma in Fire Services and a bunch of certificates (hazmat, EMT, high angle, auto ex, water rescue...)

Going to retire in 4 years and become a guinee pig wrangler.


Rusty...did you get the box of sunflower seeds and chocolate bars?

Posted by: Gint Apr 14 2004, 09:51 PM

I wuz a high school dropout at one point... kinda wish I'd stayed in the Navy at times. I'd be starting my second career about now if I had.

reluctant unix system administrator

So that was you Howard! Glenn posted to rennlist about someone volunteering to send Rusty 2 shirts somewhat anonymously. Now that the cat's outa the bag, that's why I didn't send you one Lawrence.

Posted by: TROJANMAN Apr 14 2004, 09:57 PM

you mean besides being my mechanic's best client?
i'm a mortgage guy

http://gsilva.coloradoexpressmortgage.com

Posted by: Porsche Rescue Apr 14 2004, 10:01 PM

Retired;
M.Ed. and teacher in my 20's; Teacher's Union Rep. (OEA) in my 30's, 40's and 50's. Plan to spend my 60's onward playing with old Porsches (househusband in my spare time, young bride still works to support my car habit).

Jim Chambers
Portland, OR
Jim9146nomor

Posted by: Bruce Allert Apr 14 2004, 10:16 PM

I take peek-tures & keep a lot of dogs comf-terble then try to appease everyone with their wants & needs...
Oh! and, I got a lot of letters after my name
Oh, and, I used to have a middle name of asshole cuz I made people spend their money on things they din't wanna


..........b

Posted by: neo914-6 Apr 14 2004, 10:19 PM

AA/certificate in Administration of Justice; BS Transportation Design from ACCD, graduated with the designers of Boxster, Viper, Opels, and Benz's (My claim to fame is designing a Gillig airport shuttle)

Currently work for a product support group in a large yet surviving semiconductor equipment company in Sillycon Valley.

Posted by: VegasRacer Apr 14 2004, 10:26 PM

I spent as much of my fathers money as I could changing majors and schools over a 10 year period, learning how to drink beer and chase girls. I accidentally got to many credits in one field and they gave me a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.

Since graduating I worked as a photographer for 5 years and then as a bartender for the past 16 years.

I'm still not sure what I want to be when I grow up.
On second thought, I probably never will grow up.

Posted by: MattR Apr 14 2004, 10:32 PM

I am a student first in the wonderful UC system...

And I design/ race radio controled cars on the side. Believe it or not, Ive learned more taking my concepts and applying them on a small scale then I have in my almost-year in school. I really hope things pick up on college, or it wont be worth it.

Posted by: bernbomb914 Apr 14 2004, 10:44 PM

I have been a commision sales person all my life. Started selling Wynn's Friction Profing in the late 50s and now a semi retired Real Estate Broker in the beautiful Temecula Valley.

Bernie

Posted by: scotty Apr 14 2004, 10:44 PM

I get paid for having fun (high school science teacher) and then I pay to have fun (drive 914 and family stuff)

Posted by: klink Apr 14 2004, 10:44 PM

Rusty thanks for your welcome. I hope to take an active part in this forum as long as I have something pertinant to contribute. Stay safe.

Posted by: Bleyseng Apr 14 2004, 10:56 PM

How about a field report Rusty?? Whats the latest over there?

Hope you guys stay outta harms way.

Geoff

Posted by: Hi_Fi_Guy Apr 14 2004, 10:57 PM

Comic book artist/painter.

I work on all sorts of comics, toys & games.

Currently working on a couple of series for DC Comics:
Birds of Prey (a Batman Spin-off with Batgirl, Black Canary, & The Huntress)


JSA (Justice Society of America... think Super Friends)


Lots of other comics too. Just check out http://www.hifidesign.com/

Posted by: double-a Apr 14 2004, 10:59 PM

graphic designer, web designer, digital artist. xhtml and css certified

~a

Posted by: Brett W Apr 14 2004, 11:03 PM

I was sitting in linear algebra today thinking about how abosolutely useless this crap is and I really need to figure out what to do. I need a job that pays well enough for me to fund my race shop. I have a little while left in the university and I want out as soon as possible. I am looking for a degree in something that will get me a generic job for a couple of years so I can get the money to do my own thing. Kinda looking for options this summer. May try and get on with a race team again or go to Porsche school. Options are there. Thanks for all the replies.

Posted by: markb Apr 14 2004, 11:18 PM

Some very cool occupations here. I also notice a lot of brainpower. So what made us all so dumb as to fall in love with these little square bastard cars?

What do I do/have I done? Let's see, where do I start?

The past:
Did a little duty during "the conflict" in the Navy.
DJ (radio & live), had my own DJ company in the 70's & 80's (made a few bucks outta disco).
Professional Songwriter (taught & wrote articles for local mags on How-To).
Music engineer (studio & live).
Producer for a few local bands.
Built a few guitars.

Currently:
Public Safety Dispatcher for Security at Hearst San Simeon State Historical Monument (Hearst Castle) for the last 18 years.
Co-Owner, Mesa Karaoke (don't laugh, it's a kick in the ass, and supports my 914 habit).
Resident "gopher" for West Coast Garage in Santa Maria a few days a week.
The rest of the time I do my best to keep Marcie happy (my most important job).

Posted by: swood Apr 14 2004, 11:20 PM

Working at Casino Morongo. Nice little oasis in the west coachella valley



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Posted by: campbellcj Apr 14 2004, 11:25 PM

I guess I'm another one of the computer geek types amongst us. Started programming and using 'puters about 25 years ago. That was age 13/14 or so (holy crap, where did all those years go? )

I squeeked-by with one of those degrees with too many words that basically just means I took waaaay too many math courses. What the hell was I thinking?

Since then I have mainly been working in the family software biz, ultimately becoming CEO i.e. chief stress-case last year It is a tiny niche business. We build enterprise apps for large high-tech manufacturers, with a lot of aerospace biz at this point. The apps keep track of all of the "stuff" in the infrastructure of the company - the tooling, computers, test equipment, lab instruments, and so forth used to build and QA their products. Basically every major US-built product that flies, goes into space, or "blows-up shit" is supported in some way behind the scenes by our apps.

It's relatively enjoyable, challenging, and (usually) provides a decent amount of free time and money to enjoy family life and hobbies. Thank God for the Internet as my travel has been reduced dramatically due to email, ftp, and WebEx... biz travel sux...

Posted by: Dr Evil Apr 14 2004, 11:41 PM

Well, hum. Rodeo clown, blimp pilot.....ok, now what I realy did/do.
6 years in the coast guard stationed up in SF bay area. I was an avionics technician and flew search and rescue from point conception to morro bay and in to Tahoe if necessary. I was one of the few Coasties that got to go to the sand box (middle east). Left that awesome gig to go to college (current occupation). Finishing up my BA in psychology, with the addition of my pre med classes. As a matter of fact, I should be studying for my MCAT this Sat, but I think my brain is full. I graduated from Home Depots cashier college as well when I first got a civilian job. I am on my way to becoming an orthopedic surgeon....well lets see what kind of MCAT score I get. <_<

Posted by: Levi Apr 15 2004, 12:04 AM

Retired Deputy Sheriff, current law breaking speeder...actually I only speed around corners.....Grin....

Posted by: ablose58 Apr 15 2004, 12:14 AM

Hi guys: I am a Plant engineer for Pacific NW. Baking co. they make all the buns for MC'D s and costco,gais and franz bakeries. Interesting job. A lot of govt. work goes on here at night! AL

Posted by: jonwatts Apr 15 2004, 12:22 AM

Is that when the black helicopters come in to pick up the president's jelly donuts?

Posted by: ThinAir914 Apr 15 2004, 12:23 AM

Got my B.S. in Graphics Communication Technology (ie printing industry management) from Arizona State University. Actually worked in printing for about 2 1/2 years in Torrance, CA before I made a u-turn and headed back to Arizona.

Worked as maintenance man at Bible Conference Center for about 3 months, then they made me general manager for the next 3 years. Got into computers there with an Osborne One. The next gig took advantage of my experience in production scheduling (for R.R. Donneley & Sons printing) and my computer experience - I got to try and computerize the scheduling for a manufacturing plant. That turned into a computer support gig for the local university for 12 1/2 years where I did just about everything from changin hard drives, to teaching database classes and doing programming.

Current gig is being the whole IT department for the Museum of Northern Arizona (www.musnaz.org). I do everything from manage the network to maintaining the web page. It's more fun than anything I've ever done for a living before, as well as being more challenging.

Even more fun is my other "job" - I get to do the business part of my wife's quilting business - www.tulpenwerk.com. And I get to watch her create wonderful quilts for people.

Posted by: JOHNMAN Apr 15 2004, 12:26 AM

Mechanical Engineer. (Big suprise, I know)

I design and build conveyor systems for product manufacturing. We have moved product ranging from contact lenses, to 50 ft light poles to 50,000 lb heavy equipment.

No two jobs are ever the same. It is diverse enough to be fun for now....

Posted by: Britain Smith Apr 15 2004, 12:27 AM

Man, I was out in the garage actually working on my car and I missed this entire thread...

I just graduated with my MS degree in Chemical Engineering from UT Austin. I now live in the Bay Area and work for Intel making the processors that run your computers (P4's). I make little, tiny copper metal lines that are ~100nm wide (~1/1000th of a human hair)...nanotechnology. Actually, when I was in grad school I made some 13nm features...that is about 50 atoms across.

This is a picture of some features I printed in Grad school...they are about 40 nanometers wide. The little specs on the surface are actual Gold particules that we sputter on the surface to allow us to look at them in the scanning electron microscope. The outside lines are falling over due to Vander Waals forces...moisture trapped in between the lines cause the lines to fall over after being taken out of the liquid nitrogen when we cleave the wafers. Anyway, I have a bunch of cool pictures of transistors and stuff if anyone is interested in seeing how your computer works...

-Britain


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Posted by: jkeyzer Apr 15 2004, 12:38 AM

Suddenly compared to Britain I feel less nerdy.

Britain... that kicks ass (whatever it is).

Posted by: Lawrence Apr 15 2004, 02:03 AM

I didn't know that was coming either. We need a blush smiley. But the answer is no... sometimes mail takes as long as a month to get here.



You're welcome. It's always good to see new folks posting. Don't let not having something pertinent to contribute stop you... I rarely have anything contstructive to say, and I chatter all the time.



Lots of mosquitoes and flies popping up, Geoff. The daily steel rain storms are getting irritating, and road conditions are... hazardous. Beyond that, I can't say much. I don't want to be over-dramatic or cryptic, but I hope you understand.



I don't know what that is.. but it scares me.

-Rusty

Posted by: wheelo Apr 15 2004, 04:06 AM

Wow .. you guys.. ROCK !
absolutely good company...Thanks for starting this thread... Very informative, better than PBS !
Okay, My history = Bellman/Hotel, Shoe salesman, Sporting goods dude, Diploma, Waiter, Security Guard, Diver (underwater + Muff), Diploma (BA, Applied Arts and Sciences/Physical Education), US Coast Guard (6 yrs) Damage Control/Engineering, CableTV Installer, US Navy Reserve (3 yrs) SeaBee/Construction Electrician, CableTV Technician, Teacher(K-6th)PhysED., CableTV Advanced Tech, CableTV Master Tech, CableTV Supervisor, CableTV Manager, Severance Package (Downsized), Unemployed... what-a-bitch....
Anyone want the resume' ??? P.S. - Car runs good!

Posted by: scottb Apr 15 2004, 04:33 AM

undergrad zoology and chemistry

grad anatomy and physiology

my gig is large case brokerage underwriter. i decide who gets life insurance and who doesn't. usually in the $10 million plus range.

and in my spare time i play with 2 great kids, drive, work on my car, landscape, brew beer, remodel the basement, build a 20x40 deck and occassionally play slap and tickle with the wife

Posted by: JerryP Apr 15 2004, 05:54 AM

BS in clinical psychology which logically led to becoming a PA State Certified Real Estate Appraiser(yawn). It's a great job if you have a sense of humor and like being told that you don't know what you are talking about 3 times a day by someone living in a geodesic dome who knows the market...because their best friend's sister- in- law is a real estate agent.

Recent low interest rates have left little time to screw up my 914...so I have to just drive it.

Posted by: Pam Apr 15 2004, 06:01 AM

I'm a senior corporate Info Technology negotiator at a Fortune 500 financial services company. I was a college freshman three times and decided to learn what I needed to by actually working when college just 'wasn't my thing'. 22 years with the same company and it has only been the last 3 that I finally found my calling... (thanks, in no small part, to our very own Rusty convincing me that I wasn't too old to learn a new job at the age of 40)

-P

Posted by: DuckRyder Apr 15 2004, 06:06 AM

I am a Property Claim Trainer / Reinspector for the catastrophe team of a large automobile insurance company.

Posted by: tdgray Apr 15 2004, 06:37 AM

Well I have not seen my occupation listed here so I will put my .02 in.

Education > undergrad - accounting > masters accounting (see a pattern here?)

So therefore.... I am an accountant. Not the public bean counting variety. I am the Controller / CFO of a heavy drop forging company. Lots of noise, fire and hard steel, kinda like me working on the 914.

Todd

Posted by: James Adams Apr 15 2004, 06:49 AM

Well, foremost is my business of providing upgrades for these little cars.

I started into the automotive hobby when I was 13, and that culminated in owning a shop, "Perrformance Auto Crafters," where I had clients with all kinds of unusual cars and built engines, did conversions of all sorts, maintained custom and classic cars, performed full restorations, and built/upgraded street rods.

I am an Aerospace Engineer and I have been a structural stress analyst, flight test engineer, aerodynamic stability and control engineer; I have worked on flight controls and control laws of digital flight control systems.

I do integration (systems engineering) on the world's most advanced fighter aircraft.

Posted by: rhaas Apr 15 2004, 06:55 AM

I am a mechanical engineer with specialty in composite fabrication and product development. Been doing this for 15 years. Got my start designing products and machines for the sporting goods industry. Designed and built everything from golf clubs to bicycle forks to climing gear... All this was of carbon fiber and fiberglass. Now I design products for the military. The company I currently work for is a r&d shop for the department of defense.

Posted by: maf914 Apr 15 2004, 06:59 AM

Mechanical engineer. Started out doing building systems design such as HVAC, plumbing, system piping, etc. and gradually moved into the fire protection area. Now I do fire protection systems and building code analysis full time. Mechanical engineering has been okay, but as TimT said, I wouldn't recommend it to everyone.

Mike

Posted by: maxwelj Apr 15 2004, 07:27 AM

Gosh, I guess doing a honey-dew list made me miss out on the fun...

At any rate, thanks, Rusty, for your service.

As for me, after a stint in the Army, I was a store assistant manager, then lab technician testing toothpaste additives, then oilfield roustabout, back to lab technician for an automotive catalyst company, then lab supervisor, then MBA and Manufacturing systems designer for the same catalyst company. (IT geek)

Posted by: crash914 Apr 15 2004, 07:32 AM

Ok, Mechanical engineer, Arizona State....by way of automotive trade school.....


1st job was plastics process engineer for a large rocket manufacture, in the component manufacturing shop....lots of plastics fabrication, molding, composite layup....lots of metal machining...Then we would test and blow things up....cool job, no pay....but I was a rocket scientist!!

2nd job, plant engineer for Sherwin-Williams....cool job, stinky and dirty...lots of construction and conveyer design....

3rd job..Plant engineer for Stonyfield farm Yogurt...I ran maintenance, gave it up, all capital projects and technical support for the equipment in the plant...
Not bad, but "small company" views on how to spend and automate..

rock on...herb

Posted by: Rocky Apr 15 2004, 07:33 AM

Physical therapist. It helps since im always effin myself up workin on my cars and buildin my monster garage.

Tim

Posted by: LS6/914 Apr 15 2004, 07:45 AM

Driveabiltiy tech for Cadillac. As of the first of next month I will be in my own shop in Gig Harbor. Leavig the GM politics after too many years.

Posted by: djm914-6 Apr 15 2004, 08:09 AM

My turn (I like turns )

Education: HS, AS (Associated degree in applied science CAD), mostly learn by doing.

Present Job: Electrical Designer (I do the job of an Electrical Engineer, but get paid as a Drafter). I design electrical system and fire alarm systems for retail stores and malls.

Heros:
Rusty and company!!! As the son of a Vietnam Ranger, I have deep respect for our protectors. Please cover your ass and come home alive. Your in my thoughts and prayers daily. IMHO, get outa there and let a button pusher make some glass out of all that sand.

Posted by: spare time toys Apr 15 2004, 08:18 AM

Mechanic for Southwest Airlines. Here for 15 years dont know if its because I like it here or just lack of ambition to go some place else

Posted by: tat2dphreak Apr 15 2004, 08:49 AM

BBA in managment info systems from Tx Tech, after 2 years in the architecture program...

I do Billing systems production support for SBC communications, which is basically a glorified unix admin, that only supports a few applications instead of the OS... which is probably why I have time to get on here at work

cheers to all! seems like we have a bright bunch of guys here... no surprises there though!

Posted by: mikerose Apr 15 2004, 08:52 AM

Well, I work for a company that specializes in the encapsulation of IR-192 for a broad spectrum of industrial applications. And we also manufacture Gamma Radiation projection devices, Radiation survey meters, Gamma Alarms, and so on. Been at this for 18 years. Plus I get to ride my ZX11 motorcycle to work every day.

Mike

www.IR100.com

Posted by: Mark Henry Apr 15 2004, 08:54 AM

Now I’m an engine builder for the VW/Porsche crowd. I used to do full restos on VW bugs etc., but it was too much work and bug owners are cheap. Plus I’m a full-time dad when the wife is at work. We also do a bit of real estate speculation.

Before that I owned a high-end cabinet shop, sold it and got into bugs by accident while thinking about what to do next. I have my papers in cabinet making.

I also have a degree in film and video production, but I found out I’m much better at kicking ass than kissing it.

Once my young lad is in grade 1 (3 more years), I will make the big decision, continue on with the engines or go back to cabinets and building custom homes on spec.
I love playing with engines, but the other would be at least a 40k/yr raise, so it will most likely win.

Posted by: Scott Schroeder Apr 15 2004, 09:01 AM

Wow - lots o computer guys and engineers!

I have an MBA, I split my time as a live and studio musician and as a finance guy for a large renal dialysis company.

Posted by: Thomas J Bliznik Apr 15 2004, 09:02 AM

I WORK FOR THE GOVT.!!!!!

Just paid my Income Taxes today (April 15th) and paid over four times what I made in gross income when I started working in 1955.
It's still the best place in the world to live, but I hate taxes!! I believe we only get 1-cents to spend out of every dollar we make, rest goes to taxes.

Owner of a Mfg. Rep. company with Field Services & Equipment for the Heavy Industrial Plants with speciality in the Power & Utility Industry. When you turn your light switch & the lights go on, think of me. I rebuild large bolilers & rebuild their Turbines. I am an engineer without a degree (never made it through College)

Tom in MI

Posted by: Jeffs9146 Apr 15 2004, 09:03 AM

Life is funny!! Let’s see what have I been doing all of these years??

Computer Geek at Borland in the early 80’s

Property/Construction Manager in Hollywood
Commercial Radiologist

15 years in Wireless Telecommunications with Cellular One, AT&T, Contel Cellular, GTE & Verizon, only two jobs but a lot of mergers/buy outs!

Restaurant/property Owner

Porsche Mechanic in training!!

I still don’t know what I am going to do when I grow up!!

Jeff

Posted by: Rockaria Apr 15 2004, 09:06 AM

MBA - Manufacturing/Organizational Management

I am an Internet/Intranet Network Administrator for New Mexico State University's Library.

Posted by: ninefourteener Apr 15 2004, 09:12 AM

I'm active duty Air Force, a SSgt, 10 years in service so far.

I'm a Unit Education and Training Manager for a Communicatios Squadron.

Basically, They put me in charge of a squadron of folks, about 300 people. I track training statistics, provide educational direction/advice, enforce training standards, and ensure they are met in a timely manner, teach classes to supervisors on how to be "better" supervisors, and more effectively train young troops.

Basically.... I'm a glorified High School guidance counselor.

In my spare time however..... I've mastered the art of finding the WACKIEST, CRAZIEST, PSYCHOEST girlfriends on the planet.....

I consider it my debt to humanity. See.. I get all the psycho ones when they first go psycho, and save the rest of St. Louis county the misery of ever knowing them.

If we havbe any pharmacists in the club, let me know. I'll loan you my "black book"..... there should be enough phone numbers in there to provide for enough Prozac purchases to pay your mortgage for a year--

Posted by: ArtechnikA Apr 15 2004, 09:15 AM

attended San Diego State as a journalism major while working at a small publishing house (weekly newspapers and such). got involved in computer typesetting, became a paid professional programmer at the dawn of microprocessors, decided school was interfering with my education and bailed after 2 years. fast-forward 10 years in the computer engineering trenches (with a bit of time off to pursue graphic design and commercial photography) i went back and completed a BS in Computer Science. designed a bunch of simulation software (aircraft, oil rigs...) then went off to Lost Angeles to design avionics for McDougal-Dongless, followed by 5 years of software design consulting (including some cool automated test equipment for Litton Aeronautic). moved to the Sierra to do software design after the LA economy crashed, along with my house, in the Northridge earthquake. did that for a while, tired of working for idiots, set out to do airbrush car art, graphic design, and commercial photography. eventually found my way East where my day job is once again software design (vehicle diagnostic systems for European cars) and i try to pursue graphic art on a time-available basis. i edit my PCA Region's newsletter and try to make my 911 better while i work out just what to do with the 914.6 and 356.

Posted by: Ferg Apr 15 2004, 09:22 AM

BA in Marketing, 5 years now at my first job out of school. I am a glorified office controller. I work for a author. Mostly Fund mangment and bookeeping.
Also, I grew up in the car business, so I do a lot of buying and selling of automobiles on the side, as well as help advise non car people with negotiation and purchase.
Ferg.

Posted by: Thorshammer Apr 15 2004, 09:31 AM

Where to start:

Currently: District Service Manager American Suzuki Motor Corp.

Previously:

Crew Chief: Chicken Hawk Racing, 4 National championships, Aprilia Motorcycles,
Suspension Engineer: 15 years (own business)
Motorcycle,Automobile,
Flight Engineer US Navy P3 Orion (odd jobs!?),
FIM World Superbike Suspension Engineer, Ducati/Ohlins
Research and Development Engineer Atlantic Motorsports, Engine development,
Imsa Data aquisition specialist Al Holbert/Porsche contracted,
Porsche dealership line mechanic, Factory Trained
Racecar constructor,

Schooling: Schooled many times. PHD. UNHK, UK ITA,SWE,GMN,SP

Assorted others: Some interesting people I know don't know what they what to do when they are 30, some of the MOST interesting people I know don't know what they what to do when they are 40.

Erik Madsen

Post Script: Still haven't acomplished shit yet! At least it feels that way.

Posted by: rdauenhauer Apr 15 2004, 09:37 AM

Ahhh..Whats the line, am a Master-debater & a cunning-linguist

Edu. a little of this a little of that, mostly knocks ..the hard kind.

Currently CIO for largest Fee realty mngr in the nation. Mucho stress.

My side line is a a family affair partnering with my younger two bros building a Marble & Granite fabrication and import/dist. biz.

Would pitch it all Like Andy, or better Yet Rod, if I didnt have to wear a gun and be a target (no insult intended Rod)

Rod is the Bimmer a new ride and how do you like it compared to ..what the Kawis's / Harley?

Posted by: StratPlayer Apr 15 2004, 10:17 AM

With some pictures

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=680&hl=

Posted by: dinomium Apr 15 2004, 11:01 AM

"Alotta people go to skool for seven yeerz"
"Uh Huh, there're called Doctors!"
Name the film. On a scale from 1 to ten I give this one a 6...

I too have a ton of skoolin and no degree.
Right now I am a LAN Admin for a fiber optic B2B company in Downtown Seattle...

Posted by: tdgray Apr 15 2004, 11:11 AM

Tommy Boy

One of the great movies of all time.

I gotta get that one on DVD.

Posted by: STL914 Apr 15 2004, 11:14 AM

Spent the past 30 years in manufacturing, employed as either an Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Tool Designer.

During this time, I also did Contract Engineering/Consulting for companies such as Boeing, Tyco, Hamilton-Sundstrand, Lear and Emerson Electric. Really liked the contracting jobs; was able to travel and work in Boston, MA area, Hartford, CT area and Pureto Rico.

I also have roughly twelve years of service in the Wisconsin National Guard. Last duty assignment was as an AeroScout
in an Attack Helicopter Battalion. Learned to repair and fly the OH-58 Kiowa. Nothing beats flying at 90 kph at tree top level with the doors off.

MY hat is off to Rusty.

Posted by: TonyAKAVW Apr 15 2004, 12:00 PM

By day I am an electrical engineer at an aerospace company, which is at this point very boring. I've been here for a year and a half now since finishing my masters in EE. So far this place hasn't engaged my brain, so I'm really looking for something new. In grad school I was working on RF power amplifiers, very similar to what Jkeyzer was doing. We got our BS's together at UC San Diego.

By night I am a 914 restorer and I work on microwave and millimeterwave electronics in my home lab. I think my neighbors believe I'm some kind of mad scientist. My wife does

-Tony

Posted by: Green_Machine Apr 15 2004, 12:01 PM

I'm a House Husband..... but all the kids are gone now.... so it's just me and my 914.

Yep, I got smart the second time around and married a "Sugar Momma"!!

What I life.

Posted by: phantom914 Apr 15 2004, 12:10 PM

After setting a new world record for the number of years to complete my BSEE, I work at being bored at the same aerospace company as TonyAKAVW, who is responsible for getting me hooked on 914's, even though I don't have one yet.

By the way, TonyAKAVW is a mad scientist.



Andrew

Posted by: Qarl Apr 15 2004, 12:47 PM

Funny... a lot of Aerospace Engineers here.

I have my BAE from George Tech, although I never got a job in the field.

Posted by: 415PB Apr 15 2004, 01:12 PM

Had an 03 for a year and just got the 04. I love it and it does not even compare to a Kawi. I rode the Kawi for like three years and loved it only because I got to ride. The Harley is a great cruising police bike, but you cant do near what you can with a Bimmer. The Bimmer is just a great all around bike.

Posted by: Howard R Apr 15 2004, 02:33 PM

Early career - outdoor advertising sales, race car fabricator/restorer, Sydney university.
For the last 20, Lawyer, doing mostly property, town planning and local goverment, commercial type work. Accredited specialist in property law, Cert 2 in gas tungsten arc welding, also licensed real estate agent. Race 914/6 in classic rallies, belong to a golf club (2k pa) and haven't played in a year because of the teener.

Posted by: lapuwali Apr 15 2004, 02:48 PM

Slid into computer programming after a bad time at school. 20 years later, I'm now looking for some way to make money in an auto-related job rather than just spend it.

Posted by: DNHunt Apr 15 2004, 02:56 PM

Open Wide!! Dentist. DDS, BS Zoology, BS Microbiology a long time ago at Washington. 28 years in general practice. I share an office with my brother.

Love to work on the car cause it never complains at least not out loud.

Dave

Posted by: sharper Apr 15 2004, 03:01 PM

Seems to be a bunch of engineers and technical people in here. It took reading to page 5 before I saw anything close to me. I got a bachelors in accounting and work as a financialy analyst for Corporate America. I'm about tired of all the political BS and am looking to get out.

Posted by: joea9146 Apr 15 2004, 03:45 PM

Degree = BS
Started out doing construction... Family owned business.

Went back to school and been a computer geek for the last 20 years.

In the process of starting an online Autoparts Business.

Posted by: dinomium Apr 15 2004, 04:27 PM

Joe, you need THAT girl to be your virtual check out person!

Posted by: Bill Shaw Apr 15 2004, 04:35 PM

Was a ski instructor, autopsy assistant, and pathology lab tech while in school. Afterwards, I couldn't find an honest job, so became a lawyer. specializing in international business. Teach part-time at Cooley Law School in Lansing, MI. Ex-racer (Triumphs, a Lotus [when important parts didn't fall off], Formula Ford and Formula Continental) and would-be racer, if I can find a 14er that really runs. Currently trying to figure out how I can afford one of Jake's motors.

Posted by: Ray Warren Apr 15 2004, 06:54 PM

Parts manager for a Freightliner truck dealership.
And yes, I do have some Freightliner parts on my 914.

Posted by: boxsterfan Apr 15 2004, 07:07 PM

Director of Network Operations. CCNP, CCDP, CISSP, MCSE, SCSA.

Posted by: Joe Ricard Apr 15 2004, 07:23 PM

Just accepted an offer as a Project coordinator for the new DD(X) ship the the Navy is building here in rednecksville. I'm really excited as this should lead to other opportunities to excel. Being an Engineer is HIGHLY over rated and somewhat mind numbing.

Look up stoked in the dictionary and my ugly mug will now appear.

Posted by: Gint Apr 15 2004, 07:24 PM

Pascagoula Joe? I spent a few months there myself.

Posted by: 914gem Apr 15 2004, 08:25 PM

Seek Strike Destroy Guy for the Gov in 70s, Oil & Min engineer for Merchant Marines in late 70 late 80s. Now I work for a cancer foundation for children, body shop, drive a wrecker, and some Gov contract work. My hobbies are collect 914 cars and parts and make parts for the 914. My goal is to have the worlds largest collection of junk 914 stuff.

Posted by: Seagrave Apr 15 2004, 09:50 PM

Worked in the semiconductor business for 33 years. Coincidentally did vol firefighting for 18 years. Now, in addition to my 914, I bought my own fire truck. You thought the teener was expensive to maintain? Been tryin' to retire for the last few years but the cost of health insurance and Osama's impact to the stock market keep me in the clean room pushing silicon.

Posted by: 72914S Apr 15 2004, 09:57 PM

Started life as a Michigan dairy farmer, went to school to many years (no degrees)couldn`t decide what I wanted to be.Tried teaching, only lasted a year(those baby girls where WAY to tempting;didn`t see jail as a fun thing to do).Moved to south Florida to help mom. Started a screen business (designing & building pool and patio screen rooms). After 25 years sold out and moved to north Florida.I now sell outboard motor parts at a large marina. Bought my first 914 in `76 (it was a `71 6) loved them every since. Sure glad this wife doesn`t mind the misstress(Lil Red 914).


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Posted by: F4i Apr 15 2004, 10:54 PM

Did my commercial multi -ifr pilots licence. Had a small manufacturing company that my partners
succeeded in driving into the ground. Worked for a bank for 4 years. Worked for an aircraft component
shop for 5. Now I work as an AME (aircraft maintaince engineer). I like the shop I work at as it is small
but caters to high end piston and light turbine aircraft. One of our customers has 4 aircraft. Biggest is a
citation smallest is the one we just finished a 1947 pa-12. It is beautiful. I convinced the powers that be to
paint it the same colour as my car. When the car is done I am going to get a pic of them together.

Posted by: dralf Apr 16 2004, 05:58 AM

Have numerous degrees in Pulp & Paper.

Still making paper after 31 years in the industry.

Posted by: roundboy914 Apr 16 2004, 06:33 AM

I've been in the restaurant bidness ever since college, took a few years off to run my own house painting company, but then, just when you think you're out, they pull you back in. Went back to culinary school, ended up in the bakery business. I am currently the operations manager for a central bake house for a company called The Corner Bakery, here in Chicago. I have seen it grow from a small Mom & Pop type operation, mixing 20#'s of dough at a time, to a plant that pumps out 55,000#'s a day, using a high tech Rheon stress free divider. Lots of chnges, but corporate America sure does wear you down after 7+ years.

Posted by: Eric_Shea Apr 16 2004, 07:31 AM

Started life as a Michigan Guitar Player

Associate Publisher
Guitar Player Magazine
Bass Player Magazine

Posted by: Rob Ways Apr 16 2004, 08:39 AM

Commercial Banker- Technology & Life Science Companies - 10 years

Posted by: dbledsoe Apr 16 2004, 09:53 AM

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering
Licensed A&P Mechanic (Airframe & Powerplant)
Quality Assurance Director, Idaho Department of Environmental Quality
Also, Range Manager, Blacks Creek Public Shooting Range

No wonder I never have any time for anything anymore…

Posted by: Steve Thacker Apr 16 2004, 10:21 AM

humm let me see....

Started working at 13 in my father's construction business, quit that crap at 25. Went into the Marines for four years and they taught me how to sit behind the reticle of a scope and drop a walking target a 1000 meters or so away, didn't care for that job (no future and a very short life expectancy for me). Started the computer thang before and after the stint in the service and I'm still at it after 20 years ( pays the bills). I'm currently the Sr. Domino Admin for a furniture company here in the mid-west. I maintain 100 database and email systems scattered east of the Missisippi (sic) OK.. "big flipping river" and China. The stress is ungodly, but somebody has to do it...I have my MCNE and CLP. I think I'll ride this out until they put me out to pasture or I die from a stroke. Whichever comes first......

Posted by: bob174 Apr 16 2004, 10:59 AM

System engineer on Space Station avionics lab at Johnson Space Center. Lawyer (part-time), airplane mechanic, etc. I can half-assed do a lot of stuff.

Posted by: Scott Schroeder Apr 16 2004, 11:58 AM

72914s -
The angle of the rear wheel in that picture really concerns me - have you checked the suspension console for rust?

Posted by: SpecialK Apr 16 2004, 12:27 PM

I was thinking the same thing.......not a problem if it was a '66 Bug, not good on a Teener

Posted by: Mike9142.0 Apr 17 2004, 02:21 PM

I am a heavy line tech for a Chrysler Jeep dealer.
Spent 2.5 years working in a small Porsche shop.
I wish I was still working in a Porsche shop, some day ( soon I hope ) I wil get back in a Porsche shop.

Posted by: Sammy Apr 17 2004, 04:25 PM

Either brain scientist or rocket surgeon, I can't remember

I just started my new carrer last Monday. After 23 years in oil refining I took a job as Superintendant of a service center (repair shop) for a major pump manufacturer.
The shop is almost 60,000 sq. ft. filled with all kinds of cool machines and stuff

The place is waaaay too busy. We're doing a half million a month in repairs.

Posted by: Aaron Cox Apr 17 2004, 05:07 PM

im a high school senior. about a to be a CSU freshman going for a degree in civil engineering

Posted by: RD Evans Apr 17 2004, 05:58 PM

Senior Consultant with Accounting/Retail Mangement software firm that serves the Petroleum Distribution industry. First 914 at 15, second at 40 (gift from wife). Currently, awaiting new paint/interior retoration.

Posted by: Jake Raby Apr 17 2004, 05:59 PM

Just an uneducated loser that spends too much time playing with engines........LOL

Posted by: Chris Julian Apr 17 2004, 06:54 PM

Hey all,

HS education + many years in community college. (note constant spelling/grammer errors)

15 years in the Medical-Device startup industry (Hey Patrick). Currently developing a transoral device for obesity. Worked at Intuitive Surgical for 5 years helping develope the first FDA approved surgical robot- da Vinci.

Chris

www.ridgemed.com


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Posted by: Rider914 Apr 17 2004, 08:42 PM

Satellite Engineer - Fancy name for someone who drives a big TV truck to football games, murders, and hurricanes and fixes everything that breaks just long enough to get through the day.

Picture test:


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Posted by: Gint Apr 17 2004, 09:52 PM

Rider914, welcome to the club! You'll find that 800x600 pics fit nicely. Post some pics of your 914 in the Members 914 pictures thread. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=8

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=ST&f=2&t=8

Posted by: kafermeister Apr 17 2004, 09:57 PM

Stealing a hint from Gint's post. I'm a reluctant WinNT/Win2k Level II Server Support Engineer for the Managed Hosting division of Cincinnati Bell (yes in Cincinnati). Looking to get out of the 24x7x365xMultipleClients support thing and work for 1 client full time. (PM me if you're hiring techs in my area, I'm looking).

I started out in 1989 doing component level repair on old Western Electric equipment that was produced in the 60's and 70's. Then got into desktop support and have now been doing server support and occasional application integration for 10 years now for various employers.

Recently started messing with Linux and I like it a lot. http://aircooled.dyndns.org is a 486 120mhz w/16mb running OpenBSD in my kitchen when the IP is updated properly. Yea, a 486. Did I mention that I kinda like this Linux thing. I'm looking to do more with Linux (RedHat, Fedora, Suse and OpenBSD).

Other endeavors include: Licensed Real Estate Agent in KY. I'm a partner in a vinyl sign business that is growing beyond my ability to keep up. 914 junkie. ....and last but not least daddy of 3 and husband of 1. :-)

Rick

Posted by: campbellcj Apr 17 2004, 10:02 PM

Sammy, congrats on the new gig. I know you were working some hellacious hours at the old job...hope the new one leaves more time for family & hobbies

Posted by: Sammy Apr 18 2004, 08:27 AM

hay Chris.
LOL I don't know what I got myself into.

The shop does sooo much work the last two superintendants left the position due to burn-out. $500,000 a month is a lot of pump repairs.

maybe I'm dreamin but my plans are to develop systems and procedures so the shop runs itself. I've done it before but on a smaller scale. It's waaay too hands on now. I hate micro-managers.
For the first six months I'll be buried, after that the investments should start paying off. Then it'll be time to start thinking about another crazy porsche project. Any suggestions?

The new job is only 15 miles from home, I love not having to sit on the freeway for 75 minutes to get home in the eventing.

I took four weeks off between jobs and spent time getting to know the kids again, best thing I've ever done.

Posted by: sanglee007 Apr 18 2004, 05:39 PM

Database QA Analyst for about 1.5 years

Unemployed for 1 year


Just got a job: Video Game Tester




Sang

Posted by: agentblr Apr 18 2004, 06:39 PM

Licensed real estate agent in MO & KS, Residental land development and I'm on the verge of opening my own real estate Brokerage in Kansas City. The Midwest still has the cheapest land in the country,life is good

Posted by: don9146 Apr 19 2004, 05:13 PM

B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis in Industrial Engineering. Currently working as a tech support and supervisor (or is that stupervisor) for the Visteon Glass Plant in Nashville, TN in the Pressform windsheild department.

Posted by: Neal Apr 19 2004, 09:05 PM

29 years in the telecommunications field. CICS,DB2,IMS,TCP/IP,MVS System support. I am working for IBM now doing CICS Sytems Support. Have some Unix and NT training. I am sending my son off to College this summer with a daughter 2 years behind so retirement is out of the question as is my 3.6 conversion. I love that this forum has such a diverse group of people.

Neal

Posted by: jonwatts Apr 19 2004, 09:09 PM

I'm a metric cog in an imperial machine.

Posted by: Carl Apr 19 2004, 09:26 PM

That explains the missing teeth.

Posted by: jonwatts Apr 19 2004, 09:46 PM

Good one Carl!

Posted by: Bleyseng Apr 19 2004, 10:09 PM

What the hell do you do Jon?

Geoff

Posted by: campbellcj Apr 19 2004, 10:13 PM

Hey Sang, that sounds like a "fun" job but is it -really- ???

I work and live, respectively, right around the corner from Activision and THQ. I know that it is damn hard to get jobs there due to the perceived fun-factor and have also heard that the pay is not fantastic for same reason.

Any insight would be appreciated as those two companies are resume targets if my current gig goes in the tank!

Posted by: jonwatts Apr 20 2004, 12:36 AM

Oh Geoff, why did you have to go and open Pandora's Rant?

Similar to what Chris just said, I have one of those jobs that sounds cool but isn't all that. What it comes down to is I'm a software engineer. In my experience it doesn't matter what the end product is (Mars rover, game console, coffee maker), programming is a lot of boredom and frustration with brief spurts of gratification maybe 2 or 3 times a year. The only thing worse than having to use crappy software is having to write it so it fits into someone's abortion of an architecture. Compound this with the Dilbert management style of my present company and it really starts to wear on you after a while. Corporate culture doesn't fit with me too well anyway. I have issues with authority figures

Yeah I know, if it were supposed to be fun they wouldn't call it 'work'. My problem is I'm stupid enough to want to be happy. It will actually be good if I can squeak out a new career in the next 2-3 years since all the software jobs are going overseas anyway. Believe it. It may not go smoothly at first but management is getting qualified engineers for 1/10th your pay ($8k - $15k a year in India and China). They will keep at it until they make it work.

Ok, enough of whiny crybaby. I'm going to watch Letterman.

Posted by: Gint Apr 20 2004, 06:07 AM

Dude, you're funny. You're also correct. What do you want to be when you grow up? I still haven't decided.

Posted by: Bleyseng Apr 20 2004, 07:41 AM

Oh, ok...one of those jobs. I have a 914 friend who did what you do, made a ton of money and is now a part time actor, movie editor, volleyball player. You just need to get lucky and find the "right job at the right time". He is one happy dude now days, even has a girlfriend.

Geoff

Posted by: davep Apr 20 2004, 03:22 PM

BSc in Physics many years back.
Short stints in various jobs including as a VW/Audi dealer service manager.
Recently, 15 years for a manufacturer of themoelectric coolers as Technical Manager.

Hobby business since 1988 selling 914 parts and service. Also do some electronic design, service, and manufacturing. Even get to travel (Switzerland!!!) for training on machines I get to service.

Dog breeder & bather. I get the jobs like restraining the bitch while our boy has his fun. Or whelping. But the little guys are a lot of fun; we have about 8 mini poodles.

Posted by: Zaney Apr 20 2004, 10:49 PM

BS in Biology from good ol' WAZZU!

Then, Part-time musician/womanizer/bar-hopper/freeloader

Now, All-American German Kar driving Firefighter!


Life is too short to live in the slow lane!
Nate