What do you do for a living?

Teva · Postby **Teva** » Wed Jan 30, 2002 3:28 am

Yartha you have my total and complete respect. I'd give anything for your line of "work". My mom is a stay at home mother with 5 little ones (ages between 11 and 1) so I know how hard it can be.

At the moment I don't do much more than sit around the house and play video games. Let me tell you.. if there was a place that would give me a nickel for every hour I play Dark Cloud, I'd have a shitload of nickels. (It's a cheesy little game, but damn it's addicting.)

Someday I hope to go to school and become a teacher for autistic kids. Somehow with all my piercings/tattoos I don't see that happening though so I'll probably end up doing what I've always done which is call-center work. I've worked for some big companies like Cingular Wireless, Geico, Lillian Vernon, Plow & Hearth and Ticketmaster so I don't have any trouble getting a job in that line of work.
Just what I need.. to sit in front of a computer at work all day then come home and do it more.

Can you say Carpal Tunnel?

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Croban/Owom · Postby **Croban/Owom** » Wed Jan 30, 2002 3:54 am

Hmmm, well with all of the designers here, do I dare admit it?

I am a fae/sales engineer for an all semiconductor rep firm. I hope to retire soon.

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Eilorn · Postby **Eilorn** » Wed Jan 30, 2002 5:39 am

I've been a programmer since 1985. I've done unix kernel internals, compiler/debuggers, libraries, network software, mac software of different types for 8 years, and most recenly java/xml web applications. Other things: russian translator in the Army, owned and ran an ISP, LDS missionary(unpaid), pizza driver(only 1 ticket).

Eilorn.

Valke · Postby **Valke** » Wed Jan 30, 2002 6:08 am

Ha ha, I see all these people with wonderful jobs, and I look at myself

I deliver pizza!!, However I drive an awsome car for it too, A Ford Festiva; New red paint with ghost flames!! How did the flames get there? Ha, thats my other job, I am an Auto body tech!
I am currently on brake from school till I move west, there I will finish my schooling and hopefully be one of those guy who stares at rocks all day. Ha, A Geologist (did I spell that right?)

Galkar · Postby **Galkar** » Wed Jan 30, 2002 12:14 pm

I think Snurgt has the best job of all! I always like kicking over those little lawn gnomes.

Guest · Postby **Guest** » Wed Jan 30, 2002 11:31 pm

Hey Snurgt, where do I send a resume?! hehe! *ruffle* Is it all the grass you want? *doh!*

I'm a Marketing Communications Manager... by the time you get done reading this post you'll want a Pepsi and won't know why...

azzixxenae · Postby **azzixxenae** » Wed Jan 30, 2002 11:36 pm

Senior Intelligence/Reconnaissance Analyst

-work with the Dragonlady..don't know what it is? use the internet

Nokie · Postby **Nokie** » Wed Jan 30, 2002 11:41 pm

Woah! Azzixxenae is a spook and works with the U2 spy plane!

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by azzixxenae:
Senior Intelligence/Reconnaissance Analyst

-work with the Dragonlady..don't know what it is? use the internet

Rellanor · Postby **Rellanor** » Wed Jan 30, 2002 11:55 pm

I am a Kitchen and Bath Cabinet and Countertop Design Specialist. when you build a new home or remodel one you will want to talk to someone like me. I'm also in the process of going back to school to get a teaching degree in drama and liturature.

Rellanor "this solid surface counter top will really accent the stainless steel dishwasher and range you just bought. And the rust colored speckles in it will really bring out the red in the cherry cabinets I'm ordering for you."

and for those that Might wonder I'm not Gay tho alot of the people I work with are.

Taegost · Postby **Taegost** » Thu Jan 31, 2002 2:44 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Laduguer:
Hey Snurgt, where do I send a resume?! hehe! *ruffle* Is it all the grass you want? *doh!*

I'm a Marketing Communications Manager... by the time you get done reading this post you'll want a Pepsi and won't know why...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Too late, already got mine, tho I was tempted to take a sip... But I denied the urge... Until i realize it was Pepsi, and I figure it's not a sin to love a soft drink so much!!
Hehehe
I always have a 12-pack by my computer, too!

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Zrax · Postby **Zrax** » Thu Jan 31, 2002 2:57 am

Software Engineer, do coding for embedded devices for industrial applications, various, windows ce, palm os, Epoc 16/32 driven devices, mainly specializing in wireless communications(wan(cdpd)/lan(802.11b) and barcode tracking systems and gps logistics app's.

Sounds boring and is most of time but keeps my human interaction to a minimum and allows me to look as wierd as i want to.

Nokie · Postby **Nokie** » Thu Jan 31, 2002 2:59 am

Hey Zrax, whats the going "rate" for a PalmOS developer (contract)?

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Zrax:
Software Engineer, do coding for embedded devices for industrial applications, various, windows ce, palm os, Epoc 16/32 driven devices, mainly specializing in wireless communications(wan(cdpd)/lan(802.11b) and barcode tracking systems and gps logistics app's.

Sounds boring and is most of time but keeps my human interaction to a minimum and allows me to look as wierd as i want to.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

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Nokie 'No you don't!! That belongs to me!' Quickfingers

Zrax · Postby **Zrax** » Thu Jan 31, 2002 4:12 am

Nokie,

There are no jobs now!

If their were, depending on what you could do, and what development tools you were proficient in (ie: mobilebuilder, codewarrior, etc) i would say for straight database apps with serial file transfers you could earn 30-35$ on a contract hour, and 40+ for wireless comms work especially if you have to concern yourself with security. I am from the midwest so these are rates for a low cost of living area, anywhere costal salaries tend to inflate with the local economy as im sure you know.

That being said, palm os is a dying beast, get into windows ce if you are considering embedded development. Palm is an awesome OS, so quick and stable for what it supports, its a 16 bit OS however and its really neared its peak, windows ce is still infantile by comparison but it's potential is incredible and will slowly take over the marketshare especially in industrial environments.

Ilshadrial · Postby **Ilshadrial** » Thu Jan 31, 2002 4:38 am

Lockheed Martin Analyst.

F-22/C-130J

Gindipple · Postby **Gindipple** » Thu Jan 31, 2002 5:00 am

I work for the government.

The rate is great ($1000/hr.) but I can only get 15 mins of work a week.

Grungar · Postby **Grungar** » Thu Jan 31, 2002 7:21 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Snurgt:
I sit on lawns.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

You're my hero.

- Grungar "Yeah" Forgefire

Magruk Eat Elf · Postby **Magruk Eat Elf** » Thu Jan 31, 2002 8:00 am

Dezzex? Kozzloz? where's your responses to this thread huh?

Dezzex = Inbred 2nd Grader, Inventor of the Rooks Ironlung 6000. Don't know what it is? Ask him.

Kozzloz = He IS a garden Gnome.

Muahahaaha... long day.. need caffeine... must sniff more white out... coming back to reallity...

Nokie · Postby **Nokie** » Thu Jan 31, 2002 8:36 am

Do you work at Dobbins?

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Ilshadrial:
Lockheed Martin Analyst.

F-22/C-130J<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Uthgar · Postby **Uthgar** » Thu Jan 31, 2002 9:09 am

I'm a High School math and computer science teacher. I teach AP Calc, Algebra II, pre-Calc, Intro CS, and Yearbook. I've taught AP European History and Cisco Academy classes in the past as well. I'm also chairman of the department and on too damn many committees. In my copious spare time, I'm father to 2 toddler daughters, homeowner, husband, graduate student in CS (working part time on Master's degree), and player, coder, area-builder for Sojourn3. I'm not sure how I find time for all that, and many times I don't. Despite my full load, I hope to have a new zone ready for you all in the next couple months. =)

Uthgar

Nikelon · Postby **Nikelon** » Thu Jan 31, 2002 9:21 am

I'm a 9th grade High School Student. Fun, fun..

Dreading, er...looking forward to...at least 7 more years of school, more depending on what kind of degree I get in college?

Sigh...they say real life is worse than school, so I'll enjoy it for now... :P

-Nikelon Zol'Lek

Galkar · Postby **Galkar** » Thu Jan 31, 2002 9:39 am

Actually, if you have ever played the bagpipes in the traditional sense, you should know that it DOES get the chicks. When yer wearing that kilt, the women always want to check yer regiment.

Ased · Postby **Ased** » Thu Jan 31, 2002 12:51 pm

Here's a role conflict for ya...

I'm a High School BD Teacher by day, and a tattoo/piercing artist by night. I'm not kidding at all. If you're ever in the greater Chicago area and need some artwerk done, drop me a line

Ased

(a.k.a. Vubemarak, and very rarely...Trell)

Bopple · Postby **Bopple** » Thu Jan 31, 2002 3:11 pm

Any billionaire out there to adopt me?

Taegost · Postby **Taegost** » Thu Jan 31, 2002 8:24 pm

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Ased:
Here's a role conflict for ya...

I'm a High School BD Teacher by day, and a tattoo/piercing artist by night. I'm not kidding at all. If you're ever in the greater Chicago area and need some artwerk done, drop me a line

Ased

(a.k.a. Vubemarak, and very rarely...Trell)<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Which tattoo shop? I used to live out in that area, and I'm thinking about going to the Jade Dragon for the tribal I want on my back

But I got my first one at Modern Graphics in Waukegan... Or is it Great Lakes? I don't remember exactly which town, that damn Navy base screws it all up

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Rausrh · Postby **Rausrh** » Thu Jan 31, 2002 10:54 pm

Damnit, we're all getting old. This kind of question used to be answered like Student, Student, Pre-pubescent student...Now it's all work, wife, and wittle ones.

Rausrh is a Software Engineer. I make client server apps that poke databases and generate reports and lists. We charge hospitals money to store their information in our databases, then sell it back to them in neat little targeted marketing lists.

Have anybody you need to stalk? I got their address, phone(cell, home, pager, work, fax), email, place of work.

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Rausrh licks you.

Ashiwi · Postby **Ashiwi** » Thu Jan 31, 2002 10:56 pm

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Galkar:
Actually, if you have ever played the bagpipes in the traditional sense, you should know that it DOES get the chicks. When yer wearing that kilt, the women always want to check yer regiment. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Every man should wear a kilt, and all the women know that only the REALLY manly men have what it takes to walk around outside in one.

Ashiwi hands a kilt to Prospective Snugglemuffin.
Ashiwi says, "Wear this, we're going to the store."
Prospective Snugglemuffin says, "No way in hell!"
Ashiwi shouts, "Next!"

Ased · Postby **Ased** » Thu Jan 31, 2002 11:38 pm

I'm at Tailfin Tattoo in Crystal Lake, Il.

Jade Dragon is over priced. I've seen some good work come out of there, but I've seen some CRAP. Their whold edal is to get you done asap because there's more $$ right behind you.

We like to hang out, shoot the breeze, and make sure you're pleased with every aspect of yur experience :P

Take the drive, come the extra 50 miles to Crystal Lake. You'll never forget it

Ased

Galkar · Postby **Galkar** » Thu Jan 31, 2002 11:58 pm

You check the regiment on men wearing kilts Ashiwi? hehehe.

Ya know what's funny? I posted this in the entirely wrong thread.

[This message has been edited by Galkar (edited 01-31-2002).]

Guest · Postby **Guest** » Fri Feb 01, 2002 12:35 am

Systems Administrator for Comcast
Currently testing Voice over IP telephony

Adriorn · Postby **Adriorn** » Fri Feb 01, 2002 12:44 am

8th and 10th grade Spanish teacher at an all-boys Catholic prep school. Also do some spare time, small scale web design and graphic work. Just finished my Master's classes.

Working on finishing my Ranger classes again.

Leaza · Postby **Leaza** » Fri Feb 01, 2002 12:49 am

Okay here it goes..Bare with me

Full time mom (Hard part), have two sons 15 and 10(even harder to deal with), Im going deaf, so Im a student (gotta learn to hear again in a different sense and maintain my sexy Texas voice:P) I also sub teach for special education kids sometimes..Do ton's of volunteer work (Now you know why I dont mud as much as I want too).. Im happily shacked up, that keeps me on my toes as well, and I am also an accountant for three local area businesses.

Wuva *Wildchild* EagleBlade
*pants...Hyper is good!!*

Guest · Postby **Guest** » Fri Feb 01, 2002 4:49 am

DayJob: Principle Engineering Architect of Network Management for AOL/TW Road Runner. I design and build (code) the monitoring systems, SNMP data acquisition architecture, and a rather complex automated change-management platform for our NMS tools. I do architecture Visios and documentation, etc.

NightJob: Being Dad for 2 kids, 2 dogs, and E! Getting 2 new cats soon, fun fun.

EternalJob: Running Sojourn (with Shevy and Cyric), directing a Few the admin activities (Kia/Mask/Ere do most of the real admin work), write code for the mud (most recent Archery, OLC, Statistics), areas for the mud (Yes Menzo is still being worked on), provide the hardware support/upgrades, admin the mud machine from an OS level, and ensure that the site is solid.

Fun: MechWarrior 4 (Black Knight).

AltoEgo: Lloth, Arex, Kor, (some evil char), Asshole, Scumbag, "That Forger", the Anti-Christ, "That dick that runs Sojourn", MyAxe, Meeax, KingWuss, "Someone", etc, etc.. Im sure I missed about a 1,000 things that people call me, but you get the general idea.

Miax

Taegost · Postby **Taegost** » Fri Feb 01, 2002 7:46 pm

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Ased:
I'm at Tailfin Tattoo in Crystal Lake, Il.

Jade Dragon is over priced. I've seen some good work come out of there, but I've seen some CRAP. Their whold edal is to get you done asap because there's more $$ right behind you.

We like to hang out, shoot the breeze, and make sure you're pleased with every aspect of yur experience :P

Take the drive, come the extra 50 miles to Crystal Lake. You'll never forget it

Ased<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hehe, I would, but I live in Ct now. My kinda-sorta g/f still lives out there tho, I'll let her know.
Is the age out there 18 or 21 for a tattoo? I've heard conflicting reports from different places...
But I was thinking of the Jade Dragon because everyone's been telling me it's "one of the best in the world" <shrug>
I'd rather take the time to explain someone exactly what I'd like tho, and have it done right.
Altho, I am going out there in July, I could finally get my dragon colored in <g>

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Galkar · Postby **Galkar** » Fri Feb 01, 2002 8:53 pm

Where abouts in CT do you live Taegost? I work in Dayville, just south of Putnam in NE CT. Don't believe I've ever lived this close to someone who's mudded before, lol.

Taegost · Postby **Taegost** » Fri Feb 01, 2002 10:54 pm

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Galkar:
Where abouts in CT do you live Taegost? I work in Dayville, just south of Putnam in NE CT. Don't believe I've ever lived this close to someone who's mudded before, lol.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hehehe, Stafford Springs, right by Putnam

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Gort · Postby **Gort** » Fri Feb 01, 2002 11:07 pm

It's Connecticut Galkar, how far could he be? hehe

I mean we have counties in Colorado bigger than that whole state. Of course there are only 9 people living in those counties, and a bunch of livestock, and prairie, but still....

Toplack (home on the range) Frostbear

Taegost · Postby **Taegost** » Fri Feb 01, 2002 11:20 pm

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Gort:
It's Connecticut Galkar, how far could he be? hehe

I mean we have counties in Colorado bigger than that whole state. Of course there are only 9 people living in those counties, and a bunch of livestock, and prairie, but still....

Toplack (home on the range) Frostbear<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hehe, if I didn't know any better, I'd think you were joking

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Galkar · Postby **Galkar** » Sat Feb 02, 2002 2:06 am

LOL, I live in Providence, RI. This entire state is smaller than the county I used to live in in SC. I live 2 minutes from mass on the east side of RI, and I drive 30 minutes to CT to go to work every day. Now that's small.

Taegost · Postby **Taegost** » Sat Feb 02, 2002 2:13 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Galkar:
LOL, I live in Providence, RI. This entire state is smaller than the county I used to live in in SC. I live 2 minutes from mass on the east side of RI, and I drive 30 minutes to CT to go to work every day. Now that's small.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hehehe, when my g/f comes out here from Illinois, I'm thinking of taking her up to Maine... She's used to traveling 5 hours from her house to her grandmothers on the other side of Il... But a 5 hour trip out takes us thru, what, 5 states? Hehe

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Galkar · Postby **Galkar** » Sat Feb 02, 2002 2:18 am

LOL, yeah, everything is so damn small up here. 5 hrs would get you to almost Canada on the north side of Maine. We're like 3 hours from new york city? I work on Lake road, right up from the new power plant off of exit 94. General Cable, ugly as hell bright baby blue building. You might have seen it, lol. Everyone asks me "how can you drive so far to work every day?!?" 30-40 minutes only seems long when that's all it take to cross an entire state people!

[This message has been edited by Galkar (edited 02-01-2002).]

Tanras · Postby **Tanras** » Sat Feb 02, 2002 2:44 am

Founded a Startup in Palo Alto.

www.zazzle.com

username: idea
password: driven

3njoy

Taegost · Postby **Taegost** » Sat Feb 02, 2002 2:56 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Galkar:
LOL, yeah, everything is so damn small up here. 5 hrs would get you to almost Canada on the north side of Maine. We're like 3 hours from new york city? I work on Lake road, right up from the new power plant off of exit 94. General Cable, ugly as hell bright baby blue building. You might have seen it, lol. Everyone asks me "how can you drive so far to work every day?!?" 30-40 minutes only seems long when that's all it take to cross an entire state people!

[This message has been edited by Galkar (edited 02-01-2002).]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

When I lived in Florida, people thought it was a "long drive" crossing town to go to the roller rink... It was like, 15 minutes w/traffic.
And here I am, it takes me 30-45 minutes just to get to my friends house

Well, that's only in the winter, when I actually drive the speed limit <whistle>

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Cerlayne · Postby **Cerlayne** » Sat Feb 02, 2002 3:03 am

hehe if ya visit maine make sure to let us know.. there's a few players who all live here... we could have a party...

Cerly

Galkar · Postby **Galkar** » Sat Feb 02, 2002 3:15 am

That'd be kewl Cerly, though convincing my gf that a party with a bunch of my fellow mudders is kewl, well, that's something else entirely, lol.

Galkar -Cursed with the Non-mudding significant other-

Taegost · Postby **Taegost** » Sat Feb 02, 2002 3:39 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Cerlayne:
hehe if ya visit maine make sure to let us know.. there's a few players who all live here... we could have a party...

Cerly<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Whoa! Really? You mean, Maine actually HAS computers, let alone the 'net??

Hehehehe... Mebbe we should put a little list together, find out where the center is for all of us, and then set something up

I can always be found on AIM (Go ahead, guess my buddy name, I dare ya!!! But if you can't, well.... Look at the bottom of the post :>)

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rylan · Postby **rylan** » Sat Feb 02, 2002 3:47 am

snicker.. Yeah, I live in Mass.. have a fun 45 min commute to work. bleh

Taegost · Postby **Taegost** » Sat Feb 02, 2002 3:51 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by rylan:
snicker.. Yeah, I live in Mass.. have a fun 45 min commute to work. bleh<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Whoa! Ya'll are coming out of the woodwork now!
I never knew this many New Englanders MUD on Sojourn, thought it was just me and my friends

Actually, I never knew there were this many people IN New England <chuckle>

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Karikhan · Postby **Karikhan** » Sat Feb 02, 2002 7:38 am

non-exciting job here...

US Navy .. Aviation Electrician's Mate First Class..Enlisted Aviation Warfare Qualified (so what if its required..)

Quality Assurance Representative, all systems qualified

Leading Petty Officer of a shop full of 30 men ... (electricians, airframers, mechanics, ordnancemen, egress techs, electronics techs, parachute riggers,...)

job experience.. F-14 A/A+/B, KC-130 F/R/T, Intermediate Maintenance Activity, C-2A(R), switching to the F/A-18 in April

most rewarding job?? Full-time mommy (got two beautiful daughters, 15 and 12)

most challenging??
Dajenken's shaman!

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Nikelon · Postby **Nikelon** » Sat Feb 02, 2002 8:56 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Taegost:
I never knew this many New Englanders MUD on Sojourn, thought it was just me and my friends <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Ya gotta be kiddin me! Half the people I know of in this MUD live in New England! Ever wonder why everybody has your time? I gotta subtract an hour for my time :P

Who's in Texas? I know Vylare is, but that's about all I know of...

-Nikelon Zol'Lek

Grintor · Postby **Grintor** » Sat Feb 02, 2002 10:09 am

hey tanras i work at Keeble & Shuchat Photography in Palo Alto. if you guys ever need any gear or LCD projectors gimme a holler. (650) 327-8996. ask for Jeff Graeber

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