What do you do for a living? - Page 12

FlorenceArt · 08-19-2010, 12:44 PM

I can sing, if you want. Then again, you might not

SameOldStory · 08-19-2010, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by FlorenceArt

I can sing, if you want. Then again, you might not

That's a good thought. Hmmmm.

I wonder how much I could make by NOT singing? Believe me, it would be worth every penny.

GeoffC · 08-19-2010, 12:57 PM

Sheesh - I only asked if he could sing, as he was a professional musician and has 'Voice' as his "User Title" ....

Spartacus2112 · 08-19-2010, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by SameOldStory

Proctology camera work?

You just made me feel a hell of a lot better.

Probably saved my life.

At it's simplest level they say that you're a "professional" when you get paid for doing the work.

I have therefore been a professional (lowercase p) maintaining networks, writing software, and creating user manuals. Unfortunately the pay has always started with a lowercase p.

I've worked in the medical field and as an EMT. I've even developed safety seminars for industrial environments. It sounds good, but there has always been that lowercase p.

Working for a defense contractor I computerized their secure asset management records using dBase III+. My supervisor, with a post WW2 degree in botany, had everything on 3x5 cards. As I had no degree, I had no chance of getting his position when he retired. Again, pay with a lowercase p. Funny thing was, after I left my job it was split among 3 people and a part time data entry person.

Where ever I go I provide more than they were asking for and have been given greater responsibility. But always there has been the lowercase p.

Now I install security access systems. Mostly for collages, companies doing sensitive research, and the military. A better way to describe it is that as the hardware is installed, I setup the computer software and integrate the personnel data, followed by software training. A software switch to SQL is driving me nuts. Five years to retirement and I have to learn SQL. On my own, of course.

My advise to any who are still in school is to get a degree. Think about it this way - the HR department is staffed by people with degrees. So to them it's more important that the person they recommend has a degree than some one with no degree but a proven track record.

Yes. Those cameras. Very happy with the outcome!

kindlekitten · 08-19-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dsvick

Well, I'm actualy not sure if he is or not. Being in Alaska though how could he not be

The "I tried" was in reference to sneaking your age out of you

Soft and "pudgy" .... pudgy?!

It is soft and "cuddly", and doubles as a snow suit. I also grabbed it for the next psock puppet craze around here.

oh, ok. cuddly, not pudgy. sorry. your own creation?

I KNOW what you were TRYING to do!

and believe it or not, not ALL of the men in Alaska are desperate. it's best to make sure there is a need first

Mickey330 · 08-19-2010, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by edbro

...snip...I flew the A-10 (Warthog) while in the AF. .../snip...

That's my favorite plane! I was stationed for 5 years (1983-1988) at England AFB, Alexandria, Louisiana - past home of the 23d Flying Tigers.

As a Supply troop, I had the honor of working to get parts to make sure the A-10s could fly. If they were down for mission critical (MICAP) parts, I was the one that worked like a dog to get the parts in so the maintainers could fix 'em and get 'em back in the air.

Tuff wee beastie, that A-10...

Marilyn

dsvick · 08-19-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

oh, ok. cuddly, not pudgy. sorry. your own creation?

No, I'm not the most creative person, especially with needle and thread.

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I KNOW what you were TRYING to do!

Crap, I need to work on my subtlety more.

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and believe it or not, not ALL of the men in Alaska are desperate. it's best to make sure there is a need first

I'm sure their not, and knowing him he probably isn't. He would get lost hiking and run into the Swedish Womens Naked Ski Team practicing.

edbro · 08-19-2010, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mickey330

That's my favorite plane! I was stationed for 5 years (1983-1988) at England AFB, Alexandria, Louisiana - past home of the 23d Flying Tigers.

As a Supply troop, I had the honor of working to get parts to make sure the A-10s could fly. If they were down for mission critical (MICAP) parts, I was the one that worked like a dog to get the parts in so the maintainers could fix 'em and get 'em back in the air.

Tuff wee beastie, that A-10...

Marilyn

I flew in the 76th Vanguards from 81 to 83. I was probably leaving as you were coming in.

Mercury · 08-19-2010, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bjones6416

Well, this week I work in a human resources job for the government. But, in two weeks...

RETIRED!

Congratulations!!!!

Sadly my pension statement says I have many more years to go.

Mercury · 08-19-2010, 03:36 PM

I'm surprised at how many tech people are here rather than creative types.

I have a job which manages to be neither creative nor technical.

My job is just about ok, but it's one of those jobs that everyone hates like lawyer or estate agent.

(i LOVE both lawyers and estate agents!)

kindlekitten · 08-19-2010, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mercury

I'm surprised at how many tech people are here rather than creative types.

I have a job which manages to be neither creative nor technical.

My job is just about ok, but it's one of those jobs that everyone hates like lawyer or estate agent.

(i LOVE both lawyers and estate agents!)

and you STILL managed to scoot right on by without saying WHAT you do!

Mercury · 08-19-2010, 03:45 PM

Funny that!

kindlekitten · 08-19-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mercury

Funny that!

aw! c'mon! we won't tell!

Mercury · 08-19-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kindlekitten

aw! c'mon! we won't tell!

Think slightly more loved than a parking warden, and you have me!

kindlekitten · 08-19-2010, 05:07 PM

a beat cop!

08-19-2010, 03:36 PM	#175
Mercury Enthusiast Posts: 38 Karma: 164 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: London, UK Device: Sony 505, iPad	I'm surprised at how many tech people are here rather than creative types. I have a job which manages to be neither creative nor technical. My job is just about ok, but it's one of those jobs that everyone hates like lawyer or estate agent. (i LOVE both lawyers and estate agents!) Last edited by Mercury; 08-19-2010 at 03:37 PM. Reason: Spelling

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FlorenceArt High Priestess Posts: 5,761 Karma: 5042529 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Montreuil sous bois, France Device: iPad Pro 9.7, iPhone 6 Plus	I can sing, if you want. Then again, you might not

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GeoffC Chocolate Grasshopper ... Posts: 27,599 Karma: 20821184 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Muse HD , Cybook Gen3 , Pocketbook 302 (Black) , Nexus 10: wife has PW	Sheesh - I only asked if he could sing, as he was a professional musician and has 'Voice' as his "User Title" ....

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