Blastmaster Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I am a second generation refractory contractor. OK, look it up. Hot, nasty work. Dangerous, long hours, short pay. I own a company that works in 17 (last count) states. High stress, low return. We get some real serious attention from the Mining Safety and Health Administration where a safety violation can cost up to $70,000 for the first offence. Basically, I worry for a living which is why my hairline is in full retreat. I am looking forward to reloading for a living. Dang It Don't just love those folks at MSHA? $70,000 for first violation is very serious but going to jail cause someone on the workforce did something stupid and you, as the spervisor is ultimately responsible for that persons safety and should have prevented his brain facd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Wind-Walker #36748 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I'm a ramblin man by trade.....1966 - Auto Mechanic out of high school for Potomac Edison Electric Company == USAF, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Specalist, Minute Man Missles (underground)...took a break after I got home......1971 Worked Games on the board walk at Ocean City Maryland == Welder, Grove Crane == Roofing and Siding labor-or == Home construction == Ran shop of custom veener MFG, exotic woods == Ran a shop for MFG of stainless steele cooling equipment cabinets for food industry, Reed Industries Went North to work for York International, or York Borg Warner, building AC units, then BIG cooling units for the Triton Subs, and equipment they used to make snow on the set of The Exorcist and cooling deep mines == Sold Sharp Copiers door to door == Manager of Radio Shack Computer Centers == Sold Water Treatment Equipment == Trained truck loaders for RPS == 1989 Worked for Harley Davidson Mfg, assembly line and ended up Supervisor == 1998 MFG Team Leader for US Filter, Melt blown filter maker == MFG Supervisor for Fenner Dirves, injection molding drive belts Go West young man.........Supervisor for cleaning crew NY NY in Vegas == Ran automated gate company installation and sales == Ran Service Shop for ATV and Motorcycle dealer while going to Real Estate school == Realtor - Prudential Currently Team Leader in Drug and alcohol rehab for teenagers Maryland to Texas to South Dakota to Pennsylvania to Nevada to Utah - it has been and interesting journey.... sometimes 2 or 3 jobs at a time.... I think I got most of em.....still don't know what I want to be when I grow up..... Oh wait....since I found CAS - I don't have to grow up..... Be well.........Wolf PS: One of my favorites - the Company Vechicles we got to use at HD... PSS; Hum..what should I do next.....???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semi Conductor, SASS #51020 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I twisted wrenches on Kawasaki’s during college and did some motorcycle drag racing. I spent 20 years in the Marine Corps and retired in 1995. I flew AH-1Js and A4Ms for most of that time. That was the best job I’ve ever had even if I wasn't on the flight schedule! I spent the next 10 years working for several government contractors mostly with computer modeling and simulation. Retired from Northrop Grumman in 2005 and moved to MO to be close to family. I had about 6 months of goofing off retirement before we bought a 1906 two story in Grafton IL and I renovated it solo from the ground up. We moved into our final retirement home three years ago and I’m finishing a large basement which will house my model RR Empire and a woodworking shop. I built a three story tree house “for the grand kids” last summer and plan to complete the electrification and interior of same this spring. My current full time job is training Molly the English setter for bird hunting. Semi Condutor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Commercial printer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painted Cowboy Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 im a artist...primarly tattoo artist for 10 years now,and some painting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filthy Lucre, 55674L Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Retired nurseryman. Grower of fine street trees. Got out at the right time but I miss it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JESSIE LYN , SASS #7989 Posted March 18, 2011 Share Posted March 18, 2011 For the past 10 years I have been a real estate officer for the State of California, leasing and acquisition. Previously I have been a title officer, loan processor, escrow officer, right of way agent(land man),and paralegal. If it is real estate related I have done it, from appraising to environmental assessments to surveying in addition to the fields mentioned above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jailhouse Jim, SASS #13104 Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 For the past 10 years I have been a real estate officer for the State of California, leasing and acquisition. Previously I have been a title officer, loan processor, escrow officer, right of way agent(land man),and paralegal. If it is real estate related I have done it, from appraising to environmental assessments to surveying in addition to the fields mentioned above. You've been in Real Estate for that long and you are still sane? Holy cow, you are the Queen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabez Cowboy,SASS # 50129 Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Who mentioned Sane ???? Jabez Cowboy ,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hud McCoy Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 I run the field operations for a commercial drywall company in Baltimore, MD. At 2:30 I escape back to York, PA. and become civilized. I was born way to late, I belong in the 1880's. If I had it my way there would be a 51st state, with the requirement being cowboy shooting to live there. Shoot fast pards, Hud McCoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Coles SASS 1188 Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 I have a Ph.D. in Anthropology and am an archaeologist for a large consulting firm in Alaska. Did a lot of other stuff along the way including working as a chef, running a large theater, working as a pressman and in management for a big commercial printing outfit, working as a historian for the State of California, working in the gun trade (import export, class III, retail, etc. for about 25 years), gunsmithing, and a number of years teaching at a University. And heck, I just turned 47, still plenty of time for a few more careers! Truth be told, I have almost always had at least 2 jobs. Now that I got married and settled down, the little lady takes up most of my spare time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalton Masterson, SASS #51139 Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Cool Doc Coles. I was going to school for something like that, but couldnt quite figure it out at the time. Ended up in the Paleo dept, but after these years, it was Anthropology and archaelogy that I wanted. BUT NOW, I am a grade 3 Water Operator (means I can legally sample water and I get in trouble if its not right) and a grade 6 Water Operator (backflow guy) for a small city municipality in Nebraska. I actually do very little with the 2 above titles, as they moved me into an office and I am now the City Purchasing Agent (buys stuff and manages warehouse). I also have responsibility of the traffic lights around town, and any other little thing that might come up. Mainly I answer the phone, try to find better deals on parts and pieces, and try not to run over anyone with a truck or forklift. I also have a small parttime leather shop in my home. BUT, the biggest thing I do for a living is chase my 2 year old boy around. DM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mingo Frank Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Nurse. Work Hospice at the Louisville VAMC. You probably don't want to have me as your nurse.... Mingo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Meadows, SASS#18501 Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Surgical Assistant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Merchant # 61422 Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 I've spent the last 31 years in commercial real estate. Primarily buying and selling Dirt for restaurant and hotel chains. In the 80's I spent 6 years as VP of real estate for Hooters..dark and lonely work. Do some gun tinkering now and then, but it's gonna be real estate for awhile longer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted March 19, 2011 Share Posted March 19, 2011 I've spent the last 31 years in commercial real estate. Primarily buying and selling Dirt for restaurant and hotel chains. In the 80's I spent 6 years as VP of real estate for Hooters..dark and lonely work. Do some gun tinkering now and then, but it's gonna be real estate for awhile longer Neat! And all this time I figured you for the owner of a gardening service or a nursery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironmaiden Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Journeyman ceramic tile contractors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt Farmer, SASS #59817 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Physician, in Family Practice for first half of my career. Built and operated a 99 bed med/surg hospital with a partner. Sold that in '83. In Occupational Medicine since '90, treating comp injuries and as an expert witness in litigated cases. Was in the cattle business with my brother until a few years ago. Sold out before everything went South. No cows, I hunt deer, hogs and pronghorns, occasionally elk, reload ammo, shoot CAS, tinker with guns. Currently working on converting a .223 Rem Model 7 to .22-204 Ruger with 8 twist to shoot 75 gr. bullets at hogs, etc. Cut my own grass and do what my wife says... Not much spare time. Who can complain. I've been blessed. DF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korupt Karl Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 R3, Great post. It's nice to add a little background to some of the pards and pardettes I shoot with. Been in sales all my life. Along the way I owned 4 payday loan stores. Have a few other small ventures that keep me entertained and for the last 35 years have been involved in Commercial Roofing. I currently have a company where I consult with schools and universities doing asset management with their roofs. I manage over 6 million square foot of commercial roofs. One of my side adventures is doing infrared inspections. I recently became an NRA instructor and a Utah CCW instructor and have been teaching various NRA and CCW classes a few days a month. I don't golf or hunt as much as I used to as I've been smitten by CAS. I'm not that good, but I sure do have a good time and enjoy my friends. Life is good. KK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pathfinder, SASS #985 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Dang it, after readin' ten pages of what other folks are doin' I'm not sure what I do any more. Started out tryin' to be a sign maker, apparently the union had some rule on the books that required young apprentice sign makers to pay over half their pay to the union as dues just so you could learn the trade. I wouldn't (twas my money not theirs)so I moved on. Worked retail, fillin' shelves and pushin' carts uphill every night fer about two years, tried my hand at college, but had too much fun I guess, so I joined Uncle's Air Force. For the next 15 years I got to travel all over the world chasing missles, satelites and space shuttles. Then I got to spend a year watching the Russians test out their stuff. After that Uncle had no idea what to do with me so he sent me to Kansas to pass out tools and help to turn a Squadron into a Wing (trust me fellers, every bit of equipment out their to support the older birds is already out there and they ain't building no more). Since retiring the first time (shame ya' cain't live on that) went to work as a circuit rider, going from store to store fixing their computers and cash registers (put 60,000 miles on the old wagon last year alone). Been doing that for almost 16 years now. As the youngest (of 6) only turned 11 last year (oldest is 30) I figure I've got a ways to go yet before I can try to retire for good. Heck I may not even then, a man always needs sonething to do to keep busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur Rexroat Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 I am a retired toolmaker, now deliver Meal on Wheels (for some folks mine is the only face they see all day!) Rose Louise is a receptionist at a Jewish Community Center. They treat her like gold, a good place to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover SASS 28073L Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Pards, I have just retired at 65 years of age after serving 40 years as a full time pastor in the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. During those forty years, I served a congregation in Westgate, Iowa, for 5 years, and a congregation in Auburn, Indiana, for 35 years. I am now volunteering as a driver for the Disabled Veterans of America, cowboy shooting, trap shooting, and bullseye shooting. I reload and mold. I enjoy living on a ski lake and entertaining my 10 grandchildren - 5 months through 15 years. LIFE IS GREAT!! Rover SASS Life 28073 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Milo Talon SASS #23163 Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Drive dump trucks,tractors,large lawn mowers. Was an auto mechanic for a number of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Tombstone, SASS #49630 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Drill, Fill, and Bill Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadly Doc Faro Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Winding down a 37 year career of "fix 'em if we can and yank 'em if we can't" In deference to Doc Tombstone above, in this new fangled Democratic run economy, we drill, fill, bill, and pray we get paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wigley Down Yonder #67002 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Retired from USN is 2004 after 24 years. Now I teach at Mayport Naval Station as a Contract Simulator Instructor. Teaching Pilots and Aircrewmen how to employ their aircraft. I'm not a Pilot, though once my dad would cut the wood and i would pile-it. -USN Rescue Swimmer -Tactical Aircrewmen, qualified in three different helicopters and one gay looking jet -Tactical Action Office -Ships Weapons Coordinator -Small Arms Instructor -Retired as a CWO4 -Survived three aircraft crashes into the ocean -Now I teach what I did to the youngens Wigley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Hill Dave #59561 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 For 30 years I was a practicing lawyer specializing in complex litigation--primary focus was media law (representing reporters, newspapers, magazines, TV stations and film makers)and First Amendment practice, but represented folks in all sorts of disputes--trade secrets, patent, trademark, copyright, contracts, partnerships, minimum wage. When my parents died, my two brothers and I became oil men, and with a little savvy and a lot of luck, we made a big sale that meant I could retire from the law wars. Been retired nearly 4 years (I still have my license--never know what the economy might do--but I tell folks I am a "recovering" lawyer). Now I concentrate on cowboy shooting and golf (but mostly cowboy shooting) with the occasional kibitzing with my youngest brother who runs the oil company and my old law partner who oversees some real estate interests we took as a fee. In the last 2 years I was asked by the University of Texas at Austin to teach a Media Law and Ethics class to journalism students, and it looks like it will become a regular gig. Cuts into my cowboy shooting some, but I figure I can help. Finding out what people do (or don't do) in real life is interesting, and I am glad for the post, but let me say that one of the great things I love about this sport is that we don't really need to know (or necessarily care). This sport provides an opportunity to share time and adventure with folks from all walks of life, from all over, with lots of different stories, but a common bond in our love for the sport. I love this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish Rambler Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 New to the game and to the forum here. After five years as a Stay-at-home-dad, I have reentered the work force. I am teaching PreSchool to 3 and 4 year olds. I am teaching at the same school my 7 year old daughter attends. While the pay may be on the short side, having the same holidays and the summer off with my daughter is great. I hate to brag, but I think I have the best deal going...Well maybe not as good as being retired... but I am planning on doing this till I do retire. Irish Rambler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justician Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Fat old ex cop who has been teaching criminal justice/criminology at the college level since 1987. Now the only time I get shot is when a warthog's hot loads splatter off a target. Justician Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Joe Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Retired code enforcement officer (building inspector). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I collect a check from a major software company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Sage, SASS #49891 Life Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I've been retired for the last 11 years from a 40 year career in the aerospace industry. Went to work when i was 18 in what was called the "college unit" , company let us work part time and basically set our own hours to fit our school schedule. After graduation,went to work full time on the Apollo and Saturn programs. Transfered to the B1 after the Apollo ended. Then to the Space Shuttle. Went to another company when everything on the Shuttle went to Florida. Worked on the F/A 18 and B2 programs (in addition to a lot of other "Black Programs").When I retired I was Manager of Production Engineering. Great career, lots of interesting programs. But retirement has been fun, moved to Colorado from California 11 years ago and never looked back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie Earp, SASS#19022 Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 Short Answer: Rocket Scientist for a large aerospace company. Long Answer: I'm and engineer and I do computer simulations for the ONLY US made jet fightet, currently in production today. (maybe you can figger out the psychology of why I do Black Powder on the weekends....) Regards, W.E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eamon Chute Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 I run the front counter at a district station for the SFPD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Smokepole #29248L Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 I retired last August and my part time job has become my full time job. I take care of my Grandsons while my Daughter works. No money in it but I get paid in hugs.... It don't get no better'n that..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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