What do you do for a living [Archive] - Canon Digital Photography Forums

aam1234

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 10:48

Since there are other threads asking about the meaning of our names and our ages, I thought I'd add another one.

What do you do for a living.

I'll start. I'm a senior strategic planner in a major corporation.

neil_r

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 10:55

As little as possible :D

N

Bruce Hamilton

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 11:03

As little as possible :D

Even less, if possible. ;)

aam1234

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 11:04

Even less, if possible. ;)

Zero is the best :D

Rob612

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 11:06

In operate a small IT company. In other words, I try to as little as possible and have the real job done by my people. Otherwise I would not have time or taking pictures, shooting, scuba and a lot of other funny stuff :)

aam1234

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 11:20

Hi Rob,
If I would guess I'd say a lot of people here are in IT or IT related work. Frankly, I don't see the connection between IT and photography. True that digital photography uses PCs, but still.

Rob612

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 11:40

Frankly, I don't see the connection between IT and photography.

Neither do I, but IMHO its just a fact that those of us that work in the IT business have been advantaging of some of the skills that are related to their job, thus making life simpler. A non-PC user or even a standard average - those that have problems in copying a file to another drive, for example, and we all know that those types do exist - has much more problems in handling the complexity of digital photography. An experienced user - not to mention the pros, of course - finds everything much much easer. I mean, an experienced guy has to learn everything about digital photo - but not about the use of the PC. Also, learning a new software (i.e. PSCS) is much simpler.

A non-pc user has to learn both worlds, and that can be really hard.

What's your opinion ?

aam1234

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 11:45

Agree with you, and you've raised good points. Now the connection between photography and IT is clearer, especially about learning new software.

cmM

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 11:58

IT / CAD Engineering for a fastner corp. (http://www.lepinc.com)
I also make a small amount of income from photography

Skip Souza

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 12:29

Quote:
Originally Posted by neil_r
As little as possible :D

Quote:
Bruce Hamilton
"Even less, if possible. ;)"

It is my duty in life to help these guys as much as possible.:rolleyes:
I am retired after 31 years as a Deputy Sheriff. Trust me, retirement is better than advertised:lol: :lol:

MazerRakhm

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 12:34

Another IT person.

System Admin for IBM Midrange platform, which may just be the black boxes CyberDyneSystems posted in the Show Us Your Face thread. (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=32015&page=1)

serissolutions

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 13:10

Programmer

jaypie77

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 13:46

Embezzler, accountant, war profiteer.

AcuraFan

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 13:48

i get yelled at everyday, 9-5.

Kaylesh

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 14:01

I'm a RGN.. RN ( for those in the US).

Wazza

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 14:06

Official title is Customer Support in one of Australia/New Zealand's largest banks.
All I do is open accounts, business stuff, advice for customers, credit checks, try and get them to take out credit cards, and get themselves in more debt.
I also handle all those complaints. So I also get yelled from 9-4:30. :p

PJ Saine

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 14:23

Ophthalmic Photographer/Writer/Teacher

Direct link to my Ophthalmic Photography work:

http://www.pjsaine.com/OphthalmicPhotography/PJSOphth.html

Direct links to my books:

http://www.twinchimney.com

http://www.blueplatepress.com/

PJ
www.pjsaine.com

psk4363

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 14:24

A UK police officer, a sergeant.

Skip Souza - I can't wait to retire in 5 years time. You are so lucky!

Barry

cactusclay

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 14:28

I try to take pictures, but it really cuts into my sitting around time.

Claire

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 14:43

Currently trying to teach 12-15 y/o's anything from maths to drawing and social sciences. In short; substitute teaching. And I don't get yelled at. I get paper planes thrown at me, fights between kids around me, have kids ignoring everything I say, bibles throw around me and I'm the one doing the yelling.

Sorry, bad day at work. :(

HJMinard

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 14:45

CAD design/engineering (auto industry ... Detroit area (go figure))

Tom W

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 14:59

CAD design/engineering (auto industry ... Detroit area (go figure))

Please say that you had nothing to do with the Pontiac Aztek's design. :)

kawter2

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 15:01

System Engineer for http://www.csc.com

HJMinard

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 15:16

Please say that you had nothing to do with the Pontiac Aztek's design. :)

Fear not ... I am innocent of the Aztek. :)

Besides, I work in HVAC ... as far as I know those systems work just fine in the Az :???:

ImperialRed

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 15:40

I work at www.autosportwerks.com

We provide service and tuning for Audi, BMW, and VW.

mikesd

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 16:59

Municipal Park and Recreation Director and own a digital photography company.

KirkM

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 17:18

Cost estimator - automotive seating - Those Stow n' Go minivan seats aren't my fault !!

tim

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 17:37

Java/J2EE software developer.

Scottes

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 17:40

Network Security Engineer, if I have to pick one title.

Lamplight

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 17:50

I work at a plumbing and HVAC warehouse. My main job is recieving, but I also do some shipping and deliveries. It will do until I figure out what I want to be when I grow up. :D

IanD

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 17:50

Territory Manager in the bicycle industry. Also an Aztek driver (hey, can't always pick the winners:):))

Harry Settle

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 17:51

Service technician for a local utility company. Heating, Air Conditioning, major appliance repair. Wife and I do wedding videography for stress relief. Photography is once again grabbing at me. . .

alfa1six4

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 18:22

Aircraft/Avionics Technician for an airline based here in Atlanta.

Kinger

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 18:27

I work in a local Emergency Room as a Critical Care Tech, but will eventually getting my degree as a Paramedic.

elkootcho

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 18:43

Graphic Designer

Paul_O

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 18:45

I work in sales for a lifeboat Inspection & Maintenance company, most of the time based at home which is a good thing. :)

Paul

EricKonieczny

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 19:00

I am currently the Health Fitness Direcotr for a non profit, but have only been doing this for less than a year. It is a big chnage of work environments, but thats why I do photography and other IT/ marketing work on the side.

I was also in IT before the switch, as I have a MIS degree, but got tired of the grind and tech slowdown of the company I was the Affiliate Marketing Manager for. We did online pharmaceutical sales, but with new regulations from the FDA, the market got really small and profits decreased.

The combination of IT and Photography works well for me. Setting up my own website and such with databases and servers, wasn't too much work, but for a non IT person, they would be lost. Along with the marketing of a personal business is a major key to finding clients and developing leads and trying to start a local buzz about my photographs, with the niche market.

thomascanty

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 19:01

I run the computers for a couple large hospitals in the Los Angeles area.

Maureen Souza

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 19:05

I'm a Registered Nurse........ I take care of patients after they have surgery.

Belmondo

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 19:11

I am like the easter bunny except I wander around the countryside leaving tripods for people to find.

Nobody knows my real identity. Being an easter bunny is much like being a super-hero.

JAZZ D.P.G.

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 19:23

Technologist, technical help desk for a manufacturer of 9-1-1 switches and dispatch consoles.

www.cmles.com (http://www.cmles.com).

Telephone help desk for techs, site install, lab investigation for failures, etc.

Some days are easy, most days are tough.

We are the 9-1-1 for 9-1-1:lol:

Photography and golf are how I shake it off.

Michaelmjc

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 20:08

I work at a bakery. woo hoo, :)

JBillings

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 20:30

I'm a Construction Manager
http://www.billingsconstruction.com

BarbM

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 20:42

Web-chick, road-tripper, affiliate manager and general tea drinking gad-about

jeffherald

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 20:55

Computer nerd. Been doing that since DOS 2.0 ;)

Harry Settle

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 21:05

I am like the easter bunny except I wander around the countryside leaving tripods for people to find.

Nobody knows my real identity. Being an easter bunny is much like being a super-hero.

Dear Easter Bunny,

I have been very good this year and eat all my vegetables. Could you leave a Bogen 3021 with a 3047 head in my backyard for me. I would be very greatful.

Mills

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 21:08

Retired. For the Summer.

Citizensmith

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 21:24

My main job is a geologist/surveyor for an engineering company. I'm also the IT department for a small radiological consulting firm.
Photography isn't exactly a job for me, but it is at least getting to the stage where the addiction is becoming self supporting.

flyfishnj

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 21:27

Beg people to do work. Beg people not to give me more work. Walk around the office looking busy and annoyed - In other words - a manager, building sales applications for a pharmaceautical company

pcasciola

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 21:29

Beg people to do work. Beg people not to give me more work. Walk around the office looking busy and annoyed - In other words - a manager, building sales applications for a pharmaceautical companyBegging us grunts to get off POTN and do some work.....;)

flyfishnj

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 21:30

POTN on your time - unless we are mapping out our next lens purchase on my white board

sixshot

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 21:33

exposingmyself

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 21:48

i make pretend i'm an artsy fartsy photographer. shhhhhhhh. ;)

Belmondo

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 21:50

English Teacher. Do a little writing. Leading an easy life in China. Lots of time for photography, and sleeping, and watching tv, and ....... And easter bunny, ever leave tripods in my part of the world?!?

The closest I've been to China is Hong Kong in 1962.

Wait......that is part of China now. I wasn't in the tripod distribution business back then, though. That's a fairly recent thing which seems to be tied to my advancing age, forgetfulness, etc..

exposingmyself

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 21:55

I work at a bakery. woo hoo,
hey, cher made bakery (actually bagel) boy's popular once.

Conk

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 22:01

I'm a Registered Nurse........ I take care of patients after they have surgery.

So you're an angel. :D

I was a mechanic for a luxury yacht building company for the past 7 years. I just made the move to an overhead crane operator for a local steel company.

bvi steve

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 22:31

I'm a construction worker. I work with glass, mirrors, and install comercial storfront. Been into photography for almost 40 years. Swiched to digital and got my first computer 10 months ago. The learning curve is like drinking from a fire hose. I hope to retire in the caribbean and make a few bucks with my work some day.

bvi steve

Maureen Souza

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 22:36

So you're an angel. :D
.

Well aren't you a sweetheart......:D
I love my job :) :) It fits me well.

Jackal

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 22:46

I'm a college student and I work at GNC (General Nutrition Center) part time to pay for camera stuff and classes.

I'm into videogame developing so I do 3d modelling, 2d texturing, 3d animation. (clicky on my siggy for mod I help make. Vehicles section is the most interesting part)

Raj

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 23:11

I work in Equity IT as application manager for FIX connectivity for Japan & Asia Pac. FIX -> Financial Information eXchange protocol, provides a medium to trade shares, equity derivatives, CB's etc electronically. Started as core programmer but now moving to business side & transitioning to team manager.

GerryDavid

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 23:11

Currently trying to teach 12-15 y/o's anything from maths to drawing and social sciences..............I'm the one doing the yelling.

That reminds me of my grade 4 supply teacher that became my grade 5 perm teacher. He must have broke at least 20 yard sticks/pointers in the classroom smashing them against the desk to get our attention, hehe. Lots of yelling *smirks*.

As for my job..........professional sleeper inner.

My last job was wedding photographer assistant.

I do some printing on the side, mostly one place a year but they its not bad money for the day that I actually do it. I also sell regal greetings and gifts *think avon but with out the perfume and makeup, and much more house hold stuff and paper products*.

And next week my last college night class will be over, so even more free time, joy, hehe.

nat869

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 23:44

I am a Sr. Mechanical Designer at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center. I design mechanical systems for one of the particle accelerators.

Noni

21st of April 2005 (Thu), 23:54

I am a realtor in one of the strangest areas/markets around, and the Training Director for my office (I teach new licensees; 22 on my program at the moment...); I also handle all legal compliance for my office's files (including occasional mediation/court appearances), and run the Master Regional Calendaring for my area's joint trainings.

Sometimes I feel like that guy Bartholomew whatshisname from the Dr. Seuss books, the one with all the hats...mostly, though, I love what I do.

Best-
Noni

Thenethiel

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 01:07

Well, my job title is "Order Filler", but I pretty much carry books around all day, I average 25-30 miles of walking per day, 5 days a week, get paid pretty good for a 19 year old:D. And I go to college part time, which my employer pays for, so I get to spend my income on fun stuff like guns and lenses instead of paying for my education:p

mrclark321

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 01:09

Power Engineering, I try to help keep the lights on!!

Dan

Rense

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 01:19

I'm an information architect, working for the ministry of Finance in the Netherlands

Moppie

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 01:55

Im currently in a phase of transition, from Truck Driver to Destruction Supervisor.
I destroy things for a living :D :D www.onlinesec.co.nz

NickC

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 02:38

I work for a fruity computer company that is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

EoSD30fReAk

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 03:18

i work in a camera repair shop

so no expensive repairs for me :lol:

Jesper

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 03:42

Java/J2EE software developer.Me too! :)

dewmuw

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 03:50

I'm the tooth fairy. Remember to brush twice and day and floss regularly.

Conk - aren't you a bit old to still have a spiderman pillow?

russellsnr2

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 05:08

Hi, I work as a Teamleader/Signaler for Network Rail, been on the railway as a signalman since leaving the navy in 1978. (Only 3 years to do for early retirment & move to warmer climate).
Just a foot note, with all the people on this forum from all over the world why do we not arrange to buy expensive equipment from the cheapest country it is available in and pay that person a small amount for there trouble or would we all run riot with orders??????? ;)

jimtfoto

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 06:15

I do layout and design for a newspaper. My wife and I both do freelance photography and I kick in a little freelance writing now and then.

jim

barryburgard

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 07:03

A school psychologist.

markubig

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 07:07

I'm a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative . . . . and NO to all you older folk who want Viagara or Levitra http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/tongue3.gifhttp://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/tongue3.gifhttp://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/tongue3.gifhttp://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/tongue3.gifhttp://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_lol.gifhttp://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_lol.gifhttp://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/images/smilies/icon_lol.gif

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Rob612

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 07:11

reidr

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 07:30

I was a Lieutenant Detective in a municipality for 24 years... then I moved to the directors position at a 911 center. Then I retired. I also ran a computer business on the side. Custom built PC's and Servers to order...

aam1234

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 07:58

Well it seems that my idea about the relationship between techies and digital photo is being confirmed. I am not making any statistics here, but it seems to me that a vast majority is involved in tech jobs (not only IT but anyway people well trained in computer usage), with a relevant % of IT pros.

Funny... this the first time I got something almost right ! beer paid to everyone that comes across the pond to visti our country :D :D :D

Thought I suggested that relationship, but since you are paying for drinks then go for it :D . Could you buy me a good original Italian espresso please, I'm a big espresso fan (as a matter of fact I'm having one right now).

Steve Parr

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 08:02

I'm an Inside Sales Coordinator for an acoustic guitar manufacturer...

Steve

MDJAK

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 08:07

I am an Official Court Reporter in the New York State Supreme Court for the past 25 years. It was (and is) a great job until they instituted time clocks this year. It enables me to buy my toys, that's for sure.

Got to run, my judge isn't in today and my 1dsmII is sitting here waiting for me to play with it.

flyfishnj

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 08:52

I work for a fruity computer company that is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

hahahahah

rpcm

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 08:53

I work on a large dairy farm as a tractor driver, for my day job and look after a couple of websites in the evening, as well as being chairman of our local village hall.

ajbalazic

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 10:22

I'm an Industrial Engineering at a gear/machine shop. We make gears - BIG gears (and small too). http://www.premier-gears.com

aam1234

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 10:31

ajbalazic, do you know who took the photos in your co.'s site.

ajbalazic

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 10:57

aam1234, all the photos are taken by myself or the company owner. Most were taken with a Canon Rebel XS and later scanned by a CanoScan LiDE 20. These photo's were taken near the beginning of my serious interest in photography. I tried to duplicate poses and compositions that I found in other company's brochures.

Now we use my Digital Rebel. When I bring it to work, everybody else says "here we go again. Alan won't be doing anything all day but taking pictures". Then thay all expect printouts of themselves posted in the lunchroom (with alterations of course). My favourite one was cut & pasting one of the machine operators in a pose with two of the other three stooges. That stayed up for months!

This is a great thread aam1234. It's incredible the varying backgrounds POTNers have. I found myself very intrigued with this topic. Thanks everyone.

cyclone

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 11:13

I'm an engineer. I used to work a lot with lasers (says with tip of pinky at corner of mouth) and sometimes still do, but now am mostly working with fabrications (large steel structures).

neil_r

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 11:30

I'm a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative . . . .

Drug Dealer :D ;)

N

IanD

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 11:32

Rob612

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 11:44

Thought I suggested that relationship, but since you are paying for drinks then go for it :D . Could you buy me a good original Italian espresso please, I'm a big espresso fan (as a matter of fact I'm having one right now).

Right, you suggested it, I just tried to give some sort of explanation. My fault. Double beer (or espresso) for you and anybody that jumps in :D

wolverinesr1

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 11:58

I'm a Flooring Installer. Carpet, Linoleum,and V.C.T. tile

Danny Boy

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 12:20

I'm a Systems Engineer. I figure out what our users IT needs are and transform that information into something that developers can code off of.

CyberDyneSystems

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 12:29

WOW! Five pages in two days.. this is the fastest grwoing thread in history! :)

"Technical Director" and "Project Manager" at a 2,200 seat Theatre/Music hall. Someday Pekka's orchestra will go on tour and play in my Accousticly perfect venue :)

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=y1zy6w&outx=700&quality=70&original=1&noresize=1&nostamp=1
http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=y1zy60&outx=700&quality=70&original=1&noresize=1&nostamp=1

I need new pics with the new curtains...
(p.s.,. if you look closely you can find my camera bag in the photos above)

TSEE

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 12:30

I go by many names, but most just call me "mommy".

Add to the list if you want: Housekeeper, Laundry-woman, Cook, Nanny and many many other things.

CyberDyneSystems

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 12:35

Well it seems that my idea about the relationship between techies and digital photo is being confirmed. I am not making any statistics here, but it seems to me that a vast majority is involved in tech jobs (not only IT but anyway people well trained in computer usage), with a relevant % of IT pros.

Funny... this the first time I got something almost right ! beer paid to everyone that comes across the pond to visti our country :D :D :D

I beleive the correlation has less to do with Photography,. and more to do with "Forum users"

I too have an IT aspect to my job at the theatre,. (I manage the computer systems for the office 100%) and thus do manage sepnd a good deal of time in front of the PC.

Thus my feeling is that we get a larger percentage of PC related jobs on this forum... or any forum for that matter,. when compared to the actual number of photo enthusiasts in the world.

aam1234

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 12:49

WOW! Five pages in two days.. this is the fastest grwoing thread in history! :)

You mean for non-Charlesu threads, right :p

Those photos are excellent CDS, the exposure is just right.

Btw, I found your bag, can I grab it and run! (hope there is no security at the door :D )

natalka

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 13:03

Artist first, wedding photography to pay the bills and report to the IRS.

Natalie

jfrancho

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 13:08

You know Chandler from "Friends," I have his job...

aam1234

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 13:23

It's incredible the varying backgrounds POTNers have.

The name ajbalazic gave for POTN members (POTNers) sounds very cool. What do you say we adopt it and make it kind of official.

Wazza

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 13:25

Im currently in a phase of transition, from Truck Driver to Destruction Supervisor.
I destroy things for a living :D :D www.onlinesec.co.nz

I believe my work, Westpac, use DDS.
Does that mean I may see you? I'll try and be nice. hehe.

My job is all around PCs. Some basics, and some slightly more difficult, but as I'm the only PC literate person, I have to do every nationwide upgrade, and technical issues. Still easy work. The previous guy in my role, was promoted from Customer Service work, to pure analyst and part of the help desk for all the technical computer problems. Something I could possibly get into, with a bit extra money for those L lens. :D

mdclaros

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 13:42

I am a Physician graduated in Colombia south america, studying for the boards here in tha US, I do Counseling and testing for HIV. photographer by heart on my free time :)

ajbalazic

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 14:00

I go by many names, but most just call me "mommy".

So far the most important job listed so far IMO.

markubig

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 14:04

Drug Dealer :D ;)

N

We are also known as glorified lunch caterers.

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mguna

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 14:10

working for a semiconductor equipment company as a process/packaging manager....weekends moonlite as a wedding / family photographer.
Why moonlite...oh well, I seldom charge.

aam1234

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 14:17

So far the most important job listed (...)IMO.

Couldn't agree more.

hickory

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 14:40

I operate wastewater treatment plants (sewer). In other words I take everybodys CRAP!
But it pays well :-)

Jyoti

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 14:47

Musician.

aam1234

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 14:57

Musician.

Hi Jyoti. Could you shed more light on that please (type of music for example).

JSolie

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 16:06

I run the computers for a couple large hospitals in the Los Angeles area.

heh...that's kinda funny considering I run the computers for a company that supplies a couple of large hospitals in the LA area... Other areas in California, too.

-- John

Andy_T

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 16:33

People actually pay money for my opinion on how they should set up their CRM (Customer relationship management) systems. That is, when I am not busy reading and posting at POTN.

Best regards,
Andy

JAZZ D.P.G.

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 17:20

People actually pay money for my opinion on how they should set up their CRM (Customer relationship management) systems. That is, when I am not busy reading and posting at POTN.

Best regards,
Andy

I've just finished a CRM setup for my team:(

I fully understand why someone would pay:confused:

Then we could blame all the delays, errors, misfits, lost data, disorganized pages etc on the consultant:lol:

Actually went not bad, considering it was on top of my regular workload.

FlipsidE

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 17:24

I work in IT. My job actually combines QA, Code Promotion, Scheduling, and Support.

FlipsidE

Ranger187

22nd of April 2005 (Fri), 17:25

Network Engineer.

TSEE

23rd of April 2005 (Sat), 09:50

So far the most important job listed so far IMO.

THanks, glad someone think so, my hubby still claims I sit on my butt all day doing nothing. :p

LazyPhotographer

23rd of April 2005 (Sat), 10:07

Application Support & Operations Manager... for a very cool company that produces personal finance & tax software.

Conk

23rd of April 2005 (Sat), 10:35

I'm the tooth fairy. Remember to brush twice and day and floss regularly.

Conk - aren't you a bit old to still have a spiderman pillow?

I've got a Shrek pillow! :lol:
But seriously, my wife and I always refer to Nuses and care givers as Angels. They do the job that most people would not want to. :)

dewmuw

23rd of April 2005 (Sat), 13:45

I've got a Shrek pillow! :lol:
But seriously, my wife and I always refer to Nuses and care givers as Angels. They do the job that most people would not want to. :)

Amen to that! I don't know what the US is like but we pay our nurses next to nothing and our politicians a fortune. :( Something wrong there!

KevC

23rd of April 2005 (Sat), 13:49

I'm a Student studying physics...

23rd of April 2005 (Sat), 18:23

Technology Evangelist - or flunky - I can never remember the difference. My job is to advance technology thruout our company - in the traditional IT ways, but also machine automation - lathes, mills, robot, etc.

Sketcher

24th of April 2005 (Sun), 01:30

I wish I could buck the trend; Systems Administrator (IT).

If it plugs in to an electrical socket I'm responsible for it; but my focus is in IT Systems (Novell & Microsoft Network Administration and all the hardware/software that touches the network).

I still hope to make it as a professional State Fair Corn Dog taste tester some day...

froman98

24th of April 2005 (Sun), 05:47

I spend most of my time as my daughters over-protective parent (which mostly consists of me chasing her around making sure she doesn't hurt herself since she just started walking all the time recently). I have an overwhelming respect for single moms/parents, it's hard work! :) To actually pay the bills I work in IT for a Casino/Resort mainly working with ibm as/400. I'm slowly on my way to a career change as an RN.

HJMinard

24th of April 2005 (Sun), 06:00

Bruce Watson

24th of April 2005 (Sun), 07:15

Pornography Merchant............

Okay, not quite, I am the Director of Operations and Customer Service for a large convenience/gas/restaurant chain in Canada.

My office gets a lot of complaints about the magazine covers on display at the check out racks, which have main stream titles like Cosmo, FM, etc.

The publishers seem to be in a war to out do each other for shocking pictures or racy headlines. A few years ago, we moved the "men's sophisticates" magazines (there's an oxymoron!) behind a blinder on the top shelves of the magazine section to protect sensibilities.

Big_B

24th of April 2005 (Sun), 08:48

Dear Easter Bunny,

I have been very good this year and eat all my vegetables. Could you leave a Bogen 3021 with a 3047 head in my backyard for me. I would be very greatful.

:lol: :lol: :lol:

I'm an economist and advise the UK government on cigarette tax

neil_r

24th of April 2005 (Sun), 11:40

:lol: :lol: :lol:

I'm an economist and advise the UK government on cigarette tax

Who are you advising at the moment, we don't have a government :D :D

N

N.B For non UK readers, this is not political. We are in the middle of a general election and there is technically no goverment at the moment:confused:

Bruce Watson

24th of April 2005 (Sun), 11:43

Who are you advising at the moment, we don't have a government :D :D

N

N.B For non UK readers, this is not political. We are in the middle of a general election and there is technically no goverment at the moment:confused:

Here in Canada we have a government, but we are waiting to see how many of them will going to jail soon..............

Big_B

24th of April 2005 (Sun), 13:49

Here in Canada we have a government, but we are waiting to see how many of them will going to jail soon..............

.... now if only we could arrange the same for some of ours ;)

KevC

24th of April 2005 (Sun), 21:39

Here in Canada we have a government, but we are waiting to see how many of them will going to jail soon..............

sad... but true :(

dispatchermike21

24th of April 2005 (Sun), 22:50

I am a Dispatcher for the local Transit company ( para transit division ) my wife is a driver for the same company I am one of the few men who gets to tell his wife what to do all day and she can't argue.

LadyHawk

25th of April 2005 (Mon), 00:50

I'm a Registered Nurse........ I take care of patients after they have surgery.

Thank you, Maureen. I could never be a nurse, but it is sure nice to have one when you need one!

I'm an early retiree and now that I've discovered digital photography I'm sorry I'm not still working. Expensive hobby!

I was an administrative assistant for a non-profit organization.

Volatile

26th of April 2005 (Tue), 03:30

I fly P-3's for the US Navy. Before that I launched planes from an aircraft carrier. That's me in my avatar on the left.

Sketcher

26th of April 2005 (Tue), 07:03

I fly P-3's for the US Navy. Before that I launched planes from an aircraft carrier. That's me in my avatar on the left. Waaaaay Sweet Volatile! And I like your Avatar. Nice stomping grounds.

vcutag

26th of April 2005 (Tue), 08:04

I'm training to take over as managing editor for my campus paper while finishing a BS in Journalism with a minor in History.

Medic1

26th of April 2005 (Tue), 11:33

Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic

FlyingPete

26th of April 2005 (Tue), 17:25

Consultant during the day for an (wait for it) IT company, orginally had a Graphic Design background, but I ended up being better a fixing the computers than using them, and it paid more.

After hours, I can be found prowling the local hardware stores for the next tool or supplies I need for the current DIY project (no DIY disasters here though, strick rules of engagment are only one inside and one outside project at a time!).

JAZZ D.P.G.

26th of April 2005 (Tue), 18:02

Emergency Medical Services - Paramedic

Which area. or CACC do you work out of?

I was involved with the recent switch moves for Mississauga and Barrie!

Listening to the calls as I worked, I've got to say that no matter how tough a techie problem I have it isnothing compared to what I heard.

you guys got it BAD:confused:

MadTony

26th of April 2005 (Tue), 21:43

I am a rocket scientist. Seriously.:)

MarkoPolo

26th of April 2005 (Tue), 22:11

I am a dentist with empahasis on oral conscious sedation for high fear patients using the latest esthetic procedures for full mouth re-habilitation. Cosmetic procedures and orthodontics are a big part of my practice.

MarkoPolo

26th of April 2005 (Tue), 22:12

I notice that correct spelling must not be required for my Job!

herderdog

26th of April 2005 (Tue), 22:16

Well Ok,
I'm a meatcutter for a small independently owned chain of grocery stores. This is my 25th year for this company. :shock:

the7ferret

27th of April 2005 (Wed), 02:28

I make sure your packages from B&H and other places get where thier going on time.
Im a supervisor at UPS.

Maureen Souza

27th of April 2005 (Wed), 02:56

I make sure your packages from B&H and other places get where thier going on time.
Im a supervisor at UPS.

I wish you could tell me why your drivers leave packages on my front porch and never ring the doorbell even though I am at home. And why so late? Usually between 8-9 p.m.:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

R_Alexander

27th of April 2005 (Wed), 05:57

I work for a car dealership in Spare Parts

be glad to get back off apprentice wages so I can buy some more camera gear glad I got the camera when I was on better money doing a boring job.

Rob

Ranger187

27th of April 2005 (Wed), 14:05

I make sure your packages from B&H and other places get where thier going on time.
Im a supervisor at UPS.

Not to bust on UPS or start a war, but I used to work for UPS and now work for FEDEX... Ship fedex. UPS lost my laptop, my camera and about 10 other things.... I've only lost one item via Fedex.

jcost

28th of April 2005 (Thu), 00:03

Policeman here.

johnnybfan

28th of April 2005 (Thu), 00:32

Carpenter/boat builder but retired due to disability.:( Part-time bartender at local arena and ballpark.:D:D:D Have as much fun as is possible when in pain all of the time. Photography helps.:D

PhotosGuy

28th of April 2005 (Thu), 09:04

Semi-retired free-lance (read: bum) & 2-fingered typing POTN member.

newrntraveler

28th of April 2005 (Thu), 21:49

I'm an adrenalin junky........(read ER nurse)! Presently working as a travel nurse so I can travel the country and take my pics! :D

Sicily1918

29th of April 2005 (Fri), 00:40

I know this will come as a shock to most of you; I'm in IT (system administrator) -- but at least I deal with UNIX, so I'm a little different :)

symes

29th of April 2005 (Fri), 01:07

I teach English to next generation of Koreans...

Headed back to Grad School next year so I will be a starving student...buying all my lenses now while I still have quid...

I make sure your packages from B&H and other places get where thier going on time.
Im a supervisor at UPS.

I feel for you...

The hounds are out now that we know who you are!! Please read my PM

Cheers,

tommykjensen

29th of April 2005 (Fri), 01:19

IT

I work primarely as a Peregrine ServiceCenter administrator, developer, architect.

ServiceCenter is a Service Management application used to among other things register incidents and change requests for mainly IT equipment.