What do you do for a living.

[thecatspajamas]

Licensed Civil Engineer, was doing commercial site design until commercial construction pretty much stopped during the recession and that job went away in 2009. Ramped up selling collectibles (primarily on eBay) from on-the-side to full-time, and have been doing that ever since. I essentially took a big pay cut, and the hours are about the same, but working from home means I see my boys (3 yrs & 9 mos) much more than I would otherwise. As long as the ends are still meeting (barely), I think it's worth it, though there are times that the stability of a regular engineering job can be pretty tempting.

[thecatspajamas]

Originally Posted by thecatspajamas

Licensed Civil Engineer, was doing commercial site design until commercial construction pretty much stopped during the recession and that job went away in 2009. Ramped up selling collectibles (primarily on eBay) from on-the-side to full-time, and have been doing that ever since. I essentially took a big pay cut, and the hours are about the same, but working from home means I see my boys (3 yrs & 9 mos) much more than I would otherwise. As long as the ends are still meeting (barely), I think it's worth it, though there are times that the stability of a regular engineering job can be pretty tempting.

Thanks for the bump and reminder to update my "other LinkedIn page" As of last August, I'm working for a small but rapidly growing city south of Nashville doing site plan review for new developments, and dealing in collectibles is back to "on the side" status.

[Econteachert205]

Hs teacher. History and economics.

[vintagebb2014]

I have owned a real estate appraisal business in the Houston, Texas area for 23 years. As I've aged gracefully, I transitioned into a full time Realtor which has been very fulfilling.

[Joshwesley]

Commercial real estate/property management.
I manage and lease high rise office buildings.

[DHogan]

Originally Posted by thecatspajamas

Thanks for the bump and reminder to update my "other LinkedIn page" As of last August, I'm working for a small but rapidly growing city south of Nashville doing site plan review for new developments, and dealing in collectibles is back to "on the side" status.

Glad to see things are picking up for you.

[Jeffrompa]

I didn't remember seeing this when it was new . Anyway I was a Police Officer and EMT now full time EBay seller .

[pencil1974]

Design director for one of the largest ad agencies in the world. Do mostly packaging designs for Fortune 100 companies.

[clydepepper]

I really never knew what I was doing when I was doing it...

...and I am so glad to not be doing whatever it was any more.


Retirement is a good fit for me...just wish I was healthier so I could really enjoy it.

For all of you that served our country, my sincere thanks and appreciation!

-Raymond

[pawpawdiv9]

Nobody here that sets up or coordinates group orgy's or stripper parties.