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greco827 10-26-2017 06:29 AM

What do you guys do for a living?
 
...Or did you do, if you happen to be retired.

There are some amazing collections put together by the members out there and it made me wonder .... what do these guys do for a living??? I'm in IT. Boring. Kind of hard to describe what I do, but I basically make the enigmatic "cloud", happen. "Nobody understand the cloud! It's a mystery!"

KMayUSA6060 10-26-2017 06:42 AM

Head Hunter/Client Developer in the hospitality industry.

Frank A 10-26-2017 06:52 AM

Was a commercial construction carpenter for 43 years. Now retired and loving it!!

2dueces 10-26-2017 06:52 AM

Technical Engineer in the Welding Industry.

autograf 10-26-2017 06:54 AM

Long-range transportation planner for a large brown transportation company............

Jacklitsch 10-26-2017 07:17 AM

Retired (going on five years) lawyer.

Mdmtx 10-26-2017 07:19 AM

Slowing down a little. Spent many years as ops manager in heavy construction. Got tired of all the travel and moved into cost estimating/project management. Now I miss the travel/time out of the office.

Hey, do you guys see that green grass on the other side of the fence?

Mark

darwinbulldog 10-26-2017 07:23 AM

I'm an evolutionary psychologist and a university department chair. Still decades away from retirement.

sycks22 10-26-2017 07:37 AM

PE / DAPE (Adapted Phys Ed) teacher at a K-6 school. I play games all day, it's great

vintagerookies51 10-26-2017 07:44 AM

College student

packs 10-26-2017 07:46 AM

During the week I work at a paint store. It's alright. The manager, Dan Fusco, he's a good guy. Gave me a 4 dollar raise the other day. But at night, especially on Saturdays, I go into the city and I dance.

ibuysportsephemera 10-26-2017 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by packs (Post 1714063)
During the week I work at a paint store. It's alright. The manager, Dan Fusco, he's a good guy. Gave me a 4 dollar raise the other day. But at night, especially on Saturdays, I go into the city and I dance.

I didn't know that Tony Manero collected baseball cards and was a member here...cool.

Jeff

Leon 10-26-2017 07:53 AM

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me below...managing the board...

Before this, Worked in IT for over 20 yrs in straight commission sales. Until I got fired for being in the hobby too much, 5 1/2 yrs ago. Now I do this, which as some would say, anyone can do. :rolleyes:

invest 10-26-2017 08:14 AM

I am a former business owner for a cyber security company that protected Community Banks and Credit Unions across the USA. Now I am retired

Troy

LuckyLarry 10-26-2017 08:19 AM

FAA Air Traffic Controller. Retired six years ago.
Larry

Ronnie73 10-26-2017 08:35 AM

I own an auto repair shop that does basic general repair all the way to frame off restorations, powder coating and high temp ceramics. Just relocated to a better spot in town on a main road and still working on getting the sand blasting and coatings up and running again. In between jobs I'm usually checking Net54 and Ebay.

Buythatcard 10-26-2017 08:43 AM

Full time Senior Software Developer during the day. eBay seller during the evening. Two years and 20 days away from retirement and I am counting every minute.

mark evans 10-26-2017 09:10 AM

Retired in 2005 after 30 years as a lawyer with the federal government. Worked in several offices; most interesting was probably FISA Court wiretaps.

Golfcollector 10-26-2017 09:17 AM

I am an underwriter for a large insurance company…Been doing this in a variety of roles for 24 years (Homeowners, commercial lines, Farm & Ranch, etc)

pbspelly 10-26-2017 09:25 AM

long thread on this topic
http://www.net54baseball.com/showthr...mer+protection

Cooptown 10-26-2017 09:35 AM

I am a doctor at a local hospital. Actually, I should probably elaborate. I have a doctorate and I run a fundraising division at our local medical center.

buymycards 10-26-2017 09:37 AM

Postmaster
 
I am a Postmaster. Retiring in November. :)

kvnkvnkvn 10-26-2017 09:49 AM

My lens is long and lean...
 
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I've been known to film little kids with my camera...Some adults too...

I started Erie Highlight Reel in 2007, EHR is a sports media company...Filming sporting events, providing college recruiting tapes and probably no surprise to you guys, causing major shenanigans on all of my EHR social media channels, most notably BackBook. Believe it or not, that off color NFL joke was mild from what I am willing to post.

Notable EHR Chest Puffing Feats...

- 4,000+ videos, 2.7+ Million views on YouTube, most in my city, Erie PA. (Although, I haven't checked this in a bit, plus the news outlets don't go as hard on YT, so that helps. hahah)

- Pitt Athletics confiscated our tapes and credentials the first game we ever filmed down there. (I love Pitt, all good now, great story to have been a part of.)
https://TheyConfiscatedMyTape.com (Not responsible for where that made up link takes you. haha)

- Erie Otters Chair Throw Throw viral video made it on HeShePN Not Top 10...
https://youtu.be/wLnbpVLZLFU

- Softball Punch video made it on MTV Ridiculousness...
https://youtu.be/E6sZR5AKYzE

- Filmed two seasons worth of Connor McDavid footage. (Should have had 3, but for some reason teams and people don't like when you talk smack about them on the interweb. haha)
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis..._7IBI1wOV920AB

- The most racist comment section for a video on YouTube. (Good God, read through that if you want to see the dregs of society.)
https://youtu.be/E6sZR5AKYzE

Greatest Play I filmed: (Maybe not, but this is ultra rare. Watch it in slo-mo, dude gets stung. hahaah)
https://youtu.be/noYOWqKrIFw

Craziest Drunkard I filmed at a Game:
https://youtu.be/rkI-e8gJfys

Playlist of all possible EHR viral videos:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...BgIjZVM8csh0Bk

I try not to actually do this anymore, if I can avoid it. haha Some games/events are great to do, but come on man, I can only film so many 5th & 6th grade girls basketball games...SideNote: Girls basketball is nothing more than flops, drops, and dives. I have video proof. No, I really do. I present you...The Epitome of Girl's Basketball. hahah
https://youtu.be/cubBpaXvSGI

I won't ramble on anymore, although I could...I have so many great stories of shenanigans I caused on social media, it is ridiculous...If you ask me, this is what made EHR great, the uncensored sports talk on the company pages, and the fact that I filmed the shit out of local sports...

http://www.ErieHighlightReel.com
http://www.YouTube.com/ErieHighlightReel

After proofreading this, I hate that I put up mostly dummy stuff I captured of the sports world, not enough to change it though. haha

In reality, I met a lot of great people and even a couple coaches that, forget the touchdowns, could change the world...I also witnessed great communities of people coming together and wonderful displays of good sportsmanship...And for all the haters EHR has, pretty sure there are far more supporters...

Jobu 10-26-2017 10:06 AM

Got a Ph.D. studying monkeys in the Amazon - hammock, machete, the whole 9 yards. Now I work in bird conservation and research.

Jayworld 10-26-2017 10:18 AM

Creative Director/Graphic Designer

also, Bible Teacher

39special 10-26-2017 10:23 AM

Auto body technician for the last 32 years.

nolemmings 10-26-2017 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Jacklitsch (Post 1714051)
Retired (going on five years) lawyer.

My hero! I too am a lawyer, but my investment prowess has made certain that I will never be able to retire. I will be working on the day I die, and am researching whether I am expected to work thereafter.

Bpm0014 10-26-2017 11:10 AM

Nursing degree but I'm now in banking. Also high limit poker player and part time (full time haha) sports bettor specializing in college football.

polakoff 10-26-2017 11:21 AM

I write and edit math textbooks.

fduran27 10-26-2017 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by darwinbulldog (Post 1714056)
I'm an evolutionary psychologist and a university department chair. Still decades away from retirement.

what school - grew up in south florida

BruceinGa 10-26-2017 11:40 AM

December 31, 2011 I retired from Avaya Communications as a Senior Technician. I had essentially the same job throughout my career of 43 years with Southern Bell, American Bell, AT&T, Lucent Technologies and then Avaya.
I was in AT&T's computer group in the 80's and the job evolved in to installing, maintaining and upgrading servers.

trdcrdkid 10-26-2017 11:49 AM

I make my living as a mutual fund analyst, and I also do Shakespeare/theater history scholarship and research in my spare time. I have a Ph.D in linguistics, but haven't used it directly in many years.

ALR-bishop 10-26-2017 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by nolemmings (Post 1714120)
My hero! I too am a lawyer, but my investment prowess has made certain that I will never be able to retire. I will be working on the day I die, and am researching whether I am expected to work thereafter.

Todd---is this like being a lawyer in perpetuity ?

Bestdj777 10-26-2017 11:59 AM

I was an attorney for a couple of large law firms but am now working for the government. I miss my prior card budget but little else about the job.

nolemmings 10-26-2017 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ALR-bishop (Post 1714141)
Todd---is this like being a lawyer in perpetuity ?

I don't believe so Al, but my research is ongoing. As you know, there's a rule against perpetuities--just don't ask me to explain it :) My hope was that it could save me, but it appears there may be exceptions to the rule, and with my luck, one such exception has my name on it.

T205 GB 10-26-2017 12:02 PM

I am a buyer for a steel fabrication company now.

nolemmings 10-26-2017 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bestdj777 (Post 1714142)
I was an attorney for a couple of large law firms but am now working for the government. I miss my prior card budget but little else about the job.

Congrats, Chris. I assume you are no longer asked to explain how the number of billable hours in a day can exceed 24. :)

Rich Klein 10-26-2017 12:18 PM

Catalog Maintenance Expert at COMC and yes the position is as cool as it sounds.

Rich

greco827 10-26-2017 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by darwinbulldog (Post 1714056)
I'm an evolutionary psychologist and a university department chair. Still decades away from retirement.

Wow! We have people from all different career paths, but evolutionary psychologist takes the taco up to this point!!!. The Amazon/Machete guy is a close second :D.

I love that such a diverse group of people have such a large common interest. If only the world worked this well!!

Thanks for all the responses, keep 'em coming!

kvnkvnkvn 10-26-2017 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by greco827 (Post 1714152)
but evolutionary psychologist takes the taco up to this point!!!.

Yeah, he almost got a list of questions today, but I didn't want steal your post away. hahahaha

...Where is this dudes Podcast at?

pclpads 10-26-2017 01:04 PM

I run amuck for a mucking company. :D

7nohitter 10-26-2017 01:31 PM

Middle School English Teacher.

scooter729 10-26-2017 01:34 PM

I run the finances and manage the budget for a college. It's fun battling about money with faculty all day!

z28jd 10-26-2017 01:54 PM

I cover the Pittsburgh Pirates and their farm system. Already talked to three players today, waiting on another to respond. There is no off-season.

Big Six 10-26-2017 02:02 PM

I sell new account screening solutions to banks and credit unions...


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stlcardsfan 10-26-2017 02:58 PM

I'm a Regional President for a community bank.

Matt, your products save us a lot of money that might be lost on bad actors!

Mark 10-26-2017 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by scooter729 (Post 1714180)
I run the finances and manage the budget for a college. It's fun battling about money with faculty all day!

I spend many days wishing that the university administration would pay me more!

DaveW 10-26-2017 03:42 PM

I designed computer chips for 36 years and retired 2 years ago. I find I'm really good at doing nothing all day.

cliftons8 10-26-2017 03:49 PM

Small Animal Veterinarian

NewEnglandBaseBallist 10-26-2017 03:57 PM

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I own a nationwide chain of motels. 2200 units. I used to be in the CIA, but that was a long time ago, and I don't like to talk about it.


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