What is your real occupation?

[Adamora]

Freelance Architectural photographer.

[greg_w]

Technical writer.

[thatkatmat]

Freelance Architectural photographer.

Adam, is that all you do? Who do you sell to? Sounds great to me, where do I sign up?

[macobee]

I'm a chef, so I'm a cook, dishwasher, acountant, babysitter, plumber, HR manager, shrink, punching bag, yep a chef. But I love it!

hah well said there, am a Chef as well, plus all of the above, we are usually used as doormats and have to do fxxx all thats not in our job description.

anyhow i may start to earn a few dollars with my images soon, just mall things though.

[powerslave]

Reading about all the cool careers in this thread is actually making me jealous.

I'm just another student of Masters in Computer Science. Will be done by summer.

[macobee]

ah relax and enjoy yourself whilst it lasts, im a chef since 24 years now....stil love it but it does get boring at times after such long time

[Adamora]

Adam, is that all you do? Who do you sell to? Sounds great to me, where do I sign up?

My uncle own's a construction company, he tell's me where to go and i shoot :), great pay too.

ps: iam still a student btw ^_^

[Phil Light]

Primarily I'm a Technical Writer cause I know grammer good. However about half of my time at work is spent doing product photography and I also shoot for a local sports magazine. http://www.vype.com/centralindiana/

Here are a couple of shots of mine from the Ocober issue:
[Links no longer valid]

[av8npa]

Physician assistant, surgery.
Money's spent on flying and photos.

-Andy

[silvex]

[quote=msowsun;6527481]Airline Pilot

Dude!!! you could mount a camera on a plate with canon's remote shutter ( the one it take photos based on timer) and get some AWSOME shots of landing...As long as it is permitted and the safety of the passengers is NOT compromised.

[silvex]

Primarily I'm a Technical Writer cause I know grammer good. However about half of my time at work is spent doing product photography and I also shoot for a local sports magazine. http://www.vype.com/centralindiana/

Here are a couple of shots of mine from the Ocober issue:
http://www.vype.com/centralindiana/picturethis/10
http://www.vype.com/centralindiana/picturethis/17
http://www.vype.com/centralindiana/picturethis/2

(FWIW these may not be up for long)

:shock:

[kenwood33]

:shock:

its clearly a joke :)

[silvex]

its clearly a joke :)

I know...I am washing off my two double expressos with a Diet Pepsi... :)

[silvex]

My uncle own's a construction company, he tell's me where to go and i shoot :), great pay too.

ps: iam still a student btw ^_^

Is your "uncle" building the "liltle" island...:)

[Adamora]

Is your "uncle" building the "liltle" island...:)

What islands :0? you mean the palm O.O!?!?!

[silvex]

What islands :0? you mean the palm O.O!?!?!
Yup! The Architect that planned and designed it. Is a good friend of mine. Very talented man.

[Adamora]

Yup! The Architect that planned and designed it. Is a good friend of mine. Very talented man.


Wooah!!! that is one great guy.

And no, the company building it is called Emaar, which is the major construction firm in dubai, if my uncle owned that id give out free 1D mark3's around POTN, :p one can only dream.

Ps: i would love it if you could ask the architect this, how will the palm islands hold up to Global warming, with the sea levels rising and all.

[Phil Light]

its clearly a joke :)

Unfortunately "Ocober" wasn't. DOH!!! :rolleyes::D
(Is it too late to blame my keyboard?)

[bestfromnw]

Retail management :D

[medicdude]

im a medicdude!
< paramedic.

[LBerry]

Owner of Architectural firm and full time grandpa.

[sirpiotr]

Hi ;-)
Just introducing myself.

I am new commer to this forum. Occupation wise?
Kitchen porter, cleaner, barman, waiter, sale person, mostly self-employed IT guy, rarely freelance graphic designer, student, priceless (meaning - not paid) wedding photographer, and finally part-time nanny and full-time dad ;-)

That's it, I think ;-)

all the best

Piotr

[adrian5127]

Response sergeant Greenwich London

[Mullins]

I work as a Fire Fighter/EMT and I'm also a full time student. I would love to be a full time photographer, but hey my current job isn't too shabby ;)

[Copdaddy5]

Police Detective in Austin, Texas. Hopefully, I'll promote to Sergeant by the end of the year. 16+ years.

[BamaSuper]

Golf Course Superintendant 27 yrs Same Golf Course

[rushnp774]

Clinical Psychology doctoral student. It's not really a job, but more like a life. It's why I'm so broke and can't afford new camera gear. I keep telling myself it'll be worth it some day.

[Stealthy Ninja]

Ninja

[red hot sheep]

Medical student

[SamClarkPhotography]

Medical Laboratory Tech from 7-5 M-Th & Photographer any other time!

[EOSBoy]

Quit my franchised portrait studio job after 5 days working there. Definitely did not compliment my photography passion side. Mostly dirty work in upselling prints and little focus on photography itself.

Haha, now I'll be working at starbucks!

[thatkatmat]

That oughta get you out of the "upsell" business...not, but you can be wired all day!
Good luck!

[mattograph]

Quit my franchised portrait studio job after 5 days working there. Definitely did not compliment my photography passion side. Mostly dirty work in upselling prints and little focus on photography itself.

Haha, now I'll be working at starbucks!

Try mcdonalds instead ..... The new McCafe is gonna put the 'buck outta business.

:shock:

[Rebel450D_Addict]

I am a Government Employee as a Medical Administrative Assistant/Technician for Balboa Hospital Emergency Room and collect disability for being injured in Iraq, as a NAVY Hospital Corpsman for 6 years and 10 months. I bring in 3X more money now, just for being a Government Employee than when I was in the NAVY... Why could I not have done this Job a long time ago. Also I edit pictures for a fair fee here and there, this is taking off rapidly actually!! Very surprised that people will actually pay for this service.

[kevindar]

CIA Agent. Oh wait, I am not supposed to tell you.
Actually I am a Brain Surgeon of sort (aka Urologist)

[Rebel450D_Addict]

kevindar, you have gorgeous pictures! I really like your work

[HuskyKMA]

Student

Chemical Engineering
Paper Science & Engineering

[kevindar]

kevindar, you have gorgeous pictures! I really like your work
Thank you. I like your images as well.

[Rebel450D_Addict]

Really! Thanks buddy! That means alot especially comming from a outstanding photog as yourself!

[powerslave]

ah relax and enjoy yourself whilst it lasts, im a chef since 24 years now....stil love it but it does get boring at times after such long time
I could just go ahead and extend it.. PhD? :d

[jklewer]

Pool Guy, main source of income. Second shooting might become a close second next season though hopefully!

[john salgado]

went from painting contractor to full time wedding and event photographer, took a long time , but it's worth it .It's about the journey for me......

[scombridae]

Employed currently as Executive in Telco Company handling all networking processing

Still establishing my skill in photography

[CTM]

I have my own business in construction. Specialise in scaffolding for buildings, apartments, high rises.

Didn't know how to make my gear make $$$ so I figured, make money elsewhere and spend it on L's instead.

[soxfan356]

When I was a senior in high school I got a photography internship. I now work there part time and have been for the past 8 months.

[nickybegood1998]

Product manager for an online travel agency.

[poebar]

Systems analyst for a natural gas utility, but hoping that photography will be my retirement job.

[Technophile]

Geologist (environmental remediation/consulting industry)

[artra]

youth pastor :)

[NJdez]

CNBC Satellite Operations (we deal with all the live feeds, adjust audio & video, etc...)
CNBC World Master Control (CNBCs national news channel on Direct TV)
CNBC Sharp Vision Operator (the screen in Time Square over Champs)

I also do some freelance Video and Production work on the side.
Have worked some photo editing jobs in the past as well.

[Jon Foster]

I'm an IT Director for a small private school system in Oakland, Michigan. Part of my responsibilities are teaching digital photography classes. I also do a fair amount of event photography and have spent the last 4+ years shooting renaissance festivals and doing theme based portraits. Do I make any money doing it? Honestly, I think it's safe to say I spend more money than I make. Thus the reason I am beginning to shoot glamor and senior (school) portraits...

Jon.

[FlyingPhotog]

CNBC Satellite Operations (we deal with all the live feeds, adjust audio & video, etc...)
CNBC World Master Control (CNBCs national news channel on Direct TV)
CNBC Sharp Vision Operator (the screen in Time Square over Champs)

I also do some freelance Video and Production work on the side.
Have worked some photo editing jobs in the past as well.

Ah, another one "in the business..." ;)

[Borderfox]

Full time pro photographer

I specialise in Equestrian events but shoot anything and everything

[cdmonkey]

animator/script writer

[Gimpy00Wang]

I am a sysadmin/consultant dealing primarily with performance tuning & optimization, scaling, security, and compliance.

- Chris

[NJdez]

Ah, another one "in the business..." ;)
right on man. i checked out your website documenting your work on the road...pretty cool stuff!

[FlyingPhotog]

right on man. i checked out your website documenting your work on the road...pretty cool stuff!

Thanks muchly...

Most of the folks with whom I work have gotten used to me being around with a camera...

[TwoStroke]

Back in the day I was a chemist but have been a Powersports Dealer for 35 years. The last few years for fun and now profit too, a freelance photographer shooting mostly for a newspaper.

[jfinke]

Information Security Consultant

[jro]

Software engineer for a rather large IT company..

[mattograph]

CNBC Satellite Operations (we deal with all the live feeds, adjust audio & video, etc...)
CNBC World Master Control (CNBCs national news channel on Direct TV)
CNBC Sharp Vision Operator (the screen in Time Square over Champs)

I also do some freelance Video and Production work on the side.
Have worked some photo editing jobs in the past as well.


Hey, what's jim kramer like in real life?

[NJdez]

Hey, what's jim kramer like in real life?
haha he seems to be in a bad mood most of the time.
but i guess you cant blame him with how busy he is. everytime i see him
around the building he's in a huge rush to get somewhere and usually has
his face stuck in a lap top. he's really short too...

[newatthis]

I am a student, trying to get into RN school. I work at the hospital as a CNA until I get into and out of school. Which seems like it may never happen. I am also a mother of two boys (ages 4 and 2).

[hunter145]

Im a student, or as its normally know professional dosser :)

[Stealthy Ninja]

Im a student, or as its normally know professional dosser :)

That "D" should be a "T"

:p

:lol:

[neil_g]

im an IT support analyst for a well known UK based clothing company.

in hindsite i should of taken up plumbing at college.

[Skid]

Developer (programmer, I guess!) I've my own company and tend to do most of the work, argh.

[firefoto]

Firefighter/Paramedic for 16 yrs. Musician for the last 28 yrs. Have had the privlige of sharing the stage with bands like Foghat and Molly Hatchet..Unfortunatly, I wasn't into photography at the time.

[timstreet]

Operations manager for a wholesale company. I would like to make a living as a photographer but then what would I do for a serious hobby :P

[-g-]

My parents died and left me independently wealthy. I wish.... :lol:

Actually, I'm a Project Sales Specialist for a manufacturer of industrial storage and handling equipment. You'll see our product in places like Home Depot, Costco and Best Buy.

[LuxuryGlass]

IT. Application Architect in web technologies. For maybe the largest company in it.

I do some video work on the side for performing arts.
A few weddings when people beg me.

[darosk]

I'm a Specialist in cross-cultural communications and interactions at the University level.

[Calicajun]

I'm a Manufacturing Engineering Tool and Organizational Assembly Planner. Or to put it the easy way, I write instructions telling people how to put things together, like jet fighter, bombers, missiles and other flying objects. Also a certified Hypnotist which is much more fun than writing instructions all day long.

[NJdez]

on the way out after a 14 hour day on election night...
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j308/ndhernan/Canon%20G10%20Shots/CNBCRoad.jpg

[FlyingPhotog]

on the way out after a 14 hour day on election night...

Don't you just love those days? At least when the check comes...? ;)

[mattograph]

haha he seems to be in a bad mood most of the time.
but i guess you cant blame him with how busy he is. everytime i see him
around the building he's in a huge rush to get somewhere and usually has
his face stuck in a lap top. he's really short too...

Maybe you should all pitch in and by him a massage or something!;)

[NJdez]

Don't you just love those days? At least when the check comes...? ;)
ohhh yea. election night was fun though and went pretty fast.
i was exhausted by the time it came to leave. driving home was not easy

Maybe you should all pitch in and by him a massage or something!;)
Ha! with all the money he makes he should buy us Sat Ops
guys a massage for checkin his levels here and there when
he's on with a live show lol

[FlyingPhotog]

ohhh yea. election night was fun though and went pretty fast.
i was exhausted by the time it came to leave. driving home was not easy


Ha! with all the money he makes he should buy us Sat Ops
guys a massage for checkin his levels here and there when
he's on with a live show lol

Hits the compressors and limiters a little hard does he? :lol:

[The Piper]

Retired state police officer. So I guess I don't really have an occupation!!!

[cadams]

Own an IT consulting and web design company. Gives me nice flexibilty to shoot and edit my photos on the job if need be, my boss is a pretty nice guy.

:lol:

[Phil_0816]

20 yrs of riding an ambulance, in the single digit yrs to retirement though.

[Lore]

Queen & Ruler of my Castle.... Super Mom. ;)

[steveaggie]

Network Consultant for a Cisco Partner. CCIE certified, which helps fund the hobby/business.

[NewbiePicMaker]

Ummm I'm older than dirt...

10 years as an LPN - burn out
12+ years as Tech Writer, Web Design (certified) - then IT went elsewhere
14+ years as a Real Estate Title examiner in one of the orginal 13 Colonys - and if anyone noticed the industry died soooo
I'm currently unemployed, trying to again re-invent myself and can't even get a job as a Secretary:mad:

My Art:
In my youth I did a lot of painting mostly water colors, I then did a lot of videography had a side job making Sales videos of expensive Dressage horses (paid for a lot of lessons and tack:D)...then that went away with the advent of do it yourself software:mad:
I then decided since I can no longer paint due to some tremors, I'm now learning digital photography (I have to always shoot with a mono or tripod)...maybe when I grow up I can turn pro at the retirement center:lol:

[p360]

A CPA employed with the IRS. That is my ONLY occupation.

Photography is a hobby of mine.

[Titus213]

Retired (35+ years IT in financial institutions) and running a very small photography business (my accountant said I could deduct my equipment if I made it a business:rolleyes:)

I never thought a 'fixed' income could look so good.

[scermat]

Full time student (IT) and part time Software Developer...

[Hogster]

I work for an employer who is trillions of dollars in debt; but, still manages to guarantee a regular pay check even in this terrible economy. That's right, it’s Uncle Sam! Will be retired in a year...yeah!

[Clark]

CNC machinist.

[silexicon]

Executive Chef :p

[tehshocker]

Currently at the University of Utah working towards my bachelors in information system security.

As far as my jobs, I am a sales agent for a huge dietary company, and I also am a photographer for one of the ski resorts here.

[EricL]

20+ years in retail management. Still find time to click a few shots!!

[Jryan]

product photography for a large company and IT work, website, network, firewall, PCI compliance, etc.

[SYS]

A librarian, the one and only profession of mine for the past 20 years. This profession does give me a plenty of opportunities to incorporate my photography interest and skills, though, such as archives, displays/exhibitions, library web productions/designs, etc.

[Hedley]

I design and build websites, as well as working in SEO, and IT support.
This makes me far too critical of my own gallery sites and hence they are always down for redesign.

[chauncey]

Retired CRNA

[Jethro790]

Project Manager- Commercial construction.

[LuckyFoxImaging]

Chef & Floral Desinger

[punkzappa]

cnc programmer machinist

[CartoonBear]

Accounting student - 9 months out of the year

Accounting clerk/gopher - other 3 months

[Richard Brewer]

Area Manager for UK car company

[cevad]

I am a professional.

[|Sam|]

Full time student, part time burger construction/engineer.

[MsLitch]

I work as a photographer. I own my own studio shooting weddings and events primarily and am currently breaking into kids portraits.

I also work full time at a newspaper as a photojournalist/writer.

[fashioneyes]

Oracle Software Developer ... wanting to be in the photography business

[WingsofFury]

Compliance analyst for the energy industry.

Part time journalist for air show and military magazines and websites.

Part time raptor handler, soon to be a falconer.

[Dave.H]

Not as cool as handling Raptors but I am an Automotive Engineer

[DigitalSoCal]

I'm a professional manilla folder stuffer.. but hoping to get promoted to staple remover/restapler before the end of the year

[DRBair]

Manufacturing Executive - Electronics industry

[giantdave]

i am a busy guy....
i work at a gas station part time
i work as a youth minister at a church part time
i am a full time student studying business
and i do photography when i can cram it in there.

i want to be a full time photog...possibly till as a pt youth minister.
the gas station is just money i need as the church cannot pay me alot.
i go to school for business so i can run a photography business when i get out. and after all that....y am i up this late???

[Kincaid Photo]

...

[Gentleman Villain]

I wonder how many posters have lost their jobs since this thread started?

And I wonder how many posters will lose their jobs in 2009?

[FlyingPhotog]

I wonder how many posters have lost their jobs since this thread started?

And I wonder how many posters will lose their jobs in 2009?

And how many will find new ones? C'mon now...

[Jpatten]

Tech Support / Citrix Admin

[WingsofFury]

Not as cool as handling Raptors but I am an Automotive Engineer

Dave, I don't know about cool...but I'll go with it none the less. :cool:

I guess I can say that I've been blessed with many opportunities in the life that I'm living, and there are things that happen each and every day which put the smile on my face. For instance, when I ride the bus to work, I usually see about 5-6 birds of prey on the way to work. Lucky that I'm able to see these types of things, especially here in the city.

I'm also doing a tonne of volunteer work in fields that I've studied, which include Fish and Wildlife Management amongst other biology and science based courses. In other words, I get to spend time with the birds I love and help out with research involving animals which I find to be cool...like puma's.

My airshow and DND work come because I have always loved military aircraft and enjoy the idea of doing something for my country. Since I can't serve as I want to, I try to do my part to put the men and women and equipment of the Forces into a positive light. As my photographic skills will hopefully get better, so will the positive impact that my work can have on those who view it.

And as for losing jobs...well, maybe Canada is just luckier than the USA? My heart goes out to all who are hurting during this time, but I believe that only great things can come out of all that is going on. Hang in there.

[No786]

Design pre-cast concrete products

[jack lumber]

I am a rectal thermometer tester. The job can be a pain in the a5se sometimes.

[FlyingPhotog]

I am a rectal thermometer tester. The job can be a pain in the a5se sometimes.

Better than being "down in the mouth" at work... :lol:

[Jay Jay]

Website designer and developer.

[Sharpstat]

Firefighter/Paramedic for over 25 years! Every once in awhile you never know whom you'll meet and just happen to have a camera nearby.;)

http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/8448/23884895412709071069bgl2.jpg
By sharpstat (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/sharpstat) at 2008-06-10

[NJdez]

this thread could use some pics! if youv got a work related
picture...post it up if you can :) heres a few i took last night at work...

this first one is of the main Live News Studio at CNBC. the stage rotates
so they can use any part of the studio or operations area as a backdrop...
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j308/ndhernan/Canon%20G10%20Shots/CNBCNewsStudio.jpg

this is in PCR1 at the TD's station...
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j308/ndhernan/Canon%20G10%20Shots/PCR1TD.jpg

[n1as]

I'm a SW engineer so I picked "IT". Also doing photography part-time.

[mattograph]

this thread could use some pics! if youv got a work related
picture...post it up if you can :) heres a few i took last night at work...

this first one is of the main Live News Studio at CNBC. the stage rotates
so they can use any part of the studio or operations area as a backdrop...
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j308/ndhernan/Canon%20G10%20Shots/CNBCNewsStudio.jpg

this is in PCR1 at the TD's station...
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j308/ndhernan/Canon%20G10%20Shots/PCR1TD.jpg

Where do they keep the fire extinguishers that they use to put Jim Kramer out with after his show?

[brianch]

part time jigglo. i lied.. sales associate

[swimmergrl]

Wildlife Biologist (almost!) student. Have recently worked as a program assistant at the local zoo, and am hoping to get a job doing chronic wasting testing this winter and spring, and then hopefully working as a naturalist/seasonal educator in Denali National Park, Alaska, during the summer! I'm also doing some data analysis on white tailed deer through my university's student chapter of the wildlife society, so I guess you could consider the below picture my part time office! :)

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a16/rgugler/SunriseoverKonza2copy.jpg

[Inspeqtor]

I have been mostly a lurker here for a while. My occupation is inspector in the cnc machining trade, thus my user name ;)

[enrixan]

engineer!! lol

[mahoro]

Trade Settlement Administrator in a Custodian...
which SUX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11111111111111!!!!!!

[JackFlash19]

I'll contribute. I'm pretty busy also.
I work as a pharmacy technician, own/run a website, manage/play in 2 bands, give guitar lessons, and pick up photog work where I can.

edit:....ok I'll put up a pic or two lol

http://i37.tinypic.com/2pobnut.jpg
http://i37.tinypic.com/2ew1wrs.jpg

[Zipster]

Don't work anymore.

[gdrMatt]

condom tester... lol j/k. unemployed at the moment.. but i was a motorsports photographer and owned/managed a racing website. before that I painted cars.

looking for a winter sport to keep me busy till spring..

[crackers]

Aerospace Engineer..... Well not yet, once i finish my degree I will be!

[Innocence]

i'm in credit risk. :(

[Nick Pro]

High school student

I would love to go to school for something photo related, but all the photographers that I have talked to went to photo school never ended up using their degree!

So technically, I am a photographer. I work for JL's freelance photo, and for my school yearbook and newspaper.

[Odie23]

I'm active duty Air Force, managing a section that provideds ground handling to the "special" planes at Andrews AFB.

Odie

[chadmcm]

Civil Engineer, dad, amateur photographer (but I sure am having fun), piper (as in bagpipes).

[MotoXPunk481]

I manage an industrial supply center but I have a degree in Computer Science that I never used (would've liked to at one time, but not-so-much now). My wife and I have just started a wedding photography company for ourselves to make some extra cash and further enjoy what we love to already do. We hope for her to go full-time with it in the next couple years and quit her current job with myself following suit shortly after that. It's nice to have a gameplan. Just hope it pans out!

[E-Dude]

I have been working in IT for almost 20 years.

I am a technical lead for products like Active Directory, Exchange, ILM, PKI, Office Communication Server, etc

My favorite area to work with is Identity Management.

[camodave]

Locksmith & Safe Engineer for 22 years.

[dekalbSTEEL]

I'm a water boy:lol:

http://img117.imageshack.us/img117/9094/0805061240406546694rw4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img389.imageshack.us/img389/627/ccard20087376257ui2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Paulos75]

Engineering Surveyor. Normally have to take some photos of the sites I visit,but that's with the works crappy little point and shoot. Gets me out and about though.

[Ray Marrero]

Real Estate Agent.

[Sarah5344]

I voted as photography being my main occupation but I do it part time. I am a stay at home mother but photography is how I make a little bit of $$ while doing something that I love. Follow your passion...life is too short to be stuck miserable in a job. Just my .02...good luck!

[geoawelch]

Plumber

[octospit]

Retail Store Manager for adult entertainment/Freelance Graphic Artist

here's a few pics

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/3070510455_c8260c7d65.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3045/3015375032_2c4abe3077.jpg?v=0

[catalyst412]

Truck Mechanic
and my first post

[Pimpala03]

Deputy Sheriff Dispatcher, Volunteer Firefighter, First Responder, and a father of one!

[Carlos05]

Student at Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine (Going for my DVM and I'm In my 2nd year out of 4 years total)

[Picture North Carolina]

Truck Mechanic
and my first post

Welcome to POTN!

[cryforashadow]

High school student.