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Old 03-10-2016, 03:48 PM
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I was waiting for someone to ask...what is it?
A fluffer is used in the real estate business as someone that stages houses that are for sale..
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A fluffer is a specialist in marshmallow byproducts, particularly those mixed with peanut butter. I'm proud to say I come from a long line of fluffers and hope to carry on our lineage for those that can appreciate our fine craft.
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Sure, whatever you say.
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I worked as an air traffic controller USAF four years and then 29 years with the FAA. Mandatory retirement forced me out at age 57 (should have been age 56 but I was able to get extended). So I've been retired for five years and I don't miss working even one bit
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cool it looks a bit like homer simpsons workplace..
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Wow, very interesting thread. I never ran across this before and it is really fascinating. I help oversee all financial operations for three major labels within a large music company.
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I now do as "little as humanely possible." That's my standard retirement response to my wife who often begins each day with the question, "What are you going to do today?"

As little as humanely possible........

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I now do as "little as humanely possible." That's my standard retirement response to my wife who often begins each day with the question, "What are you going to do today?"

As little as humanely possible.......
Careful, Mike. That is why I am now a housewife!
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I see a couple submariners in the bunch. I did a 6 year stint in the USN right out of HS and was on a 637 class sub as a sonarman. I am currently an Operations Manager for an elevator company.
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Great thread. Nice to see so many different professions. I'm an ER doctor

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Nuclear Plant worker here.

In year 34 and plan on retiring within the next couple, or less?

I worked 6 years on construction pouring concrete (hard work!) helping to build the place and got into the operations part of it in early 89.

For those that are wondering, it is nothing like the Simpson's, at least the plant I work at isn't.
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I am an Actuary. Mike
My daughter at SMU is studying Statistics and Economics (majors) and hopes to be an actuary.

And Jeff, my next door neighbor is an ER doctor......that would be an interesting profession..
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[QUOTE=Leon;1587978]My daughter at SMU is studying Statistics and Economics (majors) and hopes to be an actuary.

Leon - It is an interesting line of work. If your daughter has any questions, she can contact me. Mike
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Leon - It is an interesting line of work. If your daughter has any questions, she can contact me. Mike
Hey Mike
That is the first time I have heard "interesting" be inferred with "actuary". If she has questions I may reach out to you. I have tried to teach her, and it is my belief, that one's income/pay will usually be relative to how many people can fill your shoes. The fewer the better...Thanks much for the generous offer...
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Nuclear Plant worker here.

In year 34 and plan on retiring within the next couple, or less?

I worked 6 years on construction pouring concrete (hard work!) helping to build the place and got into the operations part of it in early 89.

For those that are wondering, it is nothing like the Simpson's, at least the plant I work at isn't.
I spent 3 years working at Plant Vogtle near Waynesboro Ga when it was being built. I was a carpenter building the forms so the concrete could be poured. You are correct in saying it was hard work.

I am currently a superintendent for a small general contractor. We travel all over the eastern half of the US doing work. I've been with the company 26 1/2 years and have worked in 26 states.
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I spent 3 years working at Plant Vogtle near Waynesboro Ga when it was being built. I was a carpenter building the forms so the concrete could be poured. You are correct in saying it was hard work.

I am currently a superintendent for a small general contractor. We travel all over the eastern half of the US doing work. I've been with the company 26 1/2 years and have worked in 26 states.
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Just Googled that place and seeing all the rebar brings back haunting memories!

Actually, our plant looked to have about double that in the pics.

I needed the rod busters once as my path down the wall we were pouring changed as the concrete came up.

Only happened once as I was far more cautious/aware of my surroundings after that!
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Well, I should probably clarify that. I have a doctorate. I work in medical center fundraising...and mainly cancer center fundraising. Incredibly rewarding. Also incredibly sad at times, but very, very rewarding.
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Well, I should probably clarify that. I have a doctorate. I work in medical center fundraising...and mainly cancer center fundraising. Incredibly rewarding. Also incredibly sad at times, but very, very rewarding.
Sounds like a very fulfilling career! Very cool
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