POLL: What's your current job?

[RobRich]

I'm sure I've answered this poll a few times myself, but I'm wondering what everyone here does for a living. I know I could just look at the profiles, but I don't exactly have enough time for 5800+ members.

Just curious, since I finally broke down and got a computer related job this week (PC Service Tech for a nationwide corporation). I've been doing sales/marketing up until now, so this was a serious change for me.


Enough about me, on to the poll......

[brockway]

Civil Engineer (Municipal, Land Development) by day
geek by night

[plucky duck]

Glad you've found a great job/career.

I'm too embarassed to tell you guys mine.
Fact is I've been in and am still in college for the last 3 years, have no co-op job experience, have no diploma, don't have the brains for education, no really I'm not kidding you.

All I've got is a lousy job @ McDonalds. I know a lot of people that work for McD and love what their doing so I don't want to offend anyone or get them in a offensive mode, but it's just not my ideal job.
It's just not my ideal job, that's all.

Taking accounting right now, thought it was really easy, but ended up harder than ever and is very boring. I'm very interested in computers in general, both software and hardware, and stuff related to the financial industry, but just don't know what program to take.

I'm helping the family in earning some dough by doing some online trading @ stock markets thru the internet, that makes me feel a bit less useless.

My ideal job is either being a:
Accounting Clerk
Mutual Fund Investor
Day Trading on the Stock Market
Computer Hardware Technician

Everybody has an ideal job, although mine may be a bit farfetched, notheless a job.

I spend way too much time in front of the computer and just surfing away on the net. It's like a disease of mine ever since I got on the net.

What I need is a major brain transplant/overhaul/upgrade or whatever you call it.


SORRY, didn't really mean to be venting on this board and doing a life review of myself so soon.

Bye, guys.

[Mntsnow]

Well my "main" job is in the data center (cold room/secure enviroment) for a international company keeping the flow of data going and of course performing backups on the systems. my "side" job is a certified Microsoft OEM systems builder and doing "odd" computer jobs for small companies that cant afford a full time I.T staff. (usually work around 16-18 hours a day 7 days a week...been doing this pace for about 8 months now...Hopefully I will be taking some much needed vacation time shortly to go SNOWMOBILING (if we get some deep snow! http://www.sysopt.com/forum/frown.gif )

Mntsnow

[new2]

Previously chemist for environmental lab, then supported the in house software at the lab. Moved to pure IT field 2 years ago. Software technical support, Level 1 and Level 2. Now learning to be Oracle DBA. After supporting enterprise software in Unix and NT environment, decided to try and build a PC! My next PC building will be left to the pros!

[Dave2]

Well to the McDonalds guy who said he was embarrased, I'm worse off than you. I'm 22 and don't have a job. Don't get me wrong, I've applied to Fry's, Best Buy, and Circuit City but never got a job at one of those places or even an interview. My dad pays me for doing work at home. I do stuff such as typing for my dad, washing cars, chauffeuring, house cleaning, and any other work that comes up.

[NavyDood_ F/A18_Mech]

My name says it all. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

jim

[tonym]

Semiconductor Physicist and Engineer by education and Hardware Design Consultant by trade.

[noresull]

I'm a mechanic, who also LOVES snowmobiling, and tinkering with this thing! (which I learn all the time, I know practically nothing about)

John

[richamies]

Well, I'm a Field Engineer, and that DOESN'T mean I repair fields, before anyone asks. I also studied Plant at college(JCB's,CAT,etc - not daffodils or roses!).
I'm a lucky guy really as I love my job, though I've also had jobs I totally despise. Something good will come to us all, the wise will grab out with both hands and keep it. Money doesn't mean anything, neither does the title of your job. Working at McDonalds is no bad thing, if you enjoy it. My favourite job was cleaning cars up at the local garage, when I was 16.

Yep, I guess I'm a weirdo....

[BBA]

Well, I have the best job I have ever had! Ever!

I work as IT staff for a national mortgage lending/ financing company.

I mostly support the custom apps but also desktop PC's and LAN equipment. I love it, I just can't believe they pay me to have so much fun!

Now, back in the old days...I used to be a Navy Nuclear reactor operator, and let me tell you...not a fun job! Then I was a automatic transmission specialist and FI/driveability mechanic for Dodge...(Dodge=Junk!)

The truth is, a job is one of two things:
1. Evil that is neccessary to pay the bills
2. The most rewarding thing you could ever be payed for.

I have had both...IS rules!

[mattheadfat]

prostitute. sucky sucky 5 dolla, me love ya long long time

[chipbgt]

I am the editor in Cheif of a website called Sys.......oh wait thats not me....


I answer emails for a clothing company in Alpharetta, GA.

[daveleau]

Endocrinology research (technician)

I get to play with rats all day. Woohoo! I work with the pituitary. I am trying to get into med school though. This is my third yr applying. I didn't get in again this yr so I am going to apply to Pharm. school and go to med school from there. And yes, if you know me in 4 yrs I'll hook you up! http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif

Dave

[R[][]FER]

I have a real full time job now...being connected to SysOpt.com on unlimited ISP...Heh,Heh.
Really, I own a Roofing Company (mainly Industrial/Commercial stuff...pulpmills, sawmills etc.) and are shut down for approx. 4 months in the winter. Lots of time for the old computer stuff.
Our motto: *Keeping You Covered*

PS: Mntsnow...venture up to Northern British Columbia...we'll give ya powder snow http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif

[XT]

Computer and DSL Technician For Bell Atlantic, been here a while now. Previous job was working for Softbank-Ziff Davis {the magazine and TV channel folks} as a Tech.

In my spare time I like to sleep http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[Abit-man]

Network Field Tech for large cellular carrier

[redstone]

tool & die maker for a large automobile manufacturer. ÿþ

[medo]

Hello,

No job.
Couple weeks ago moved from Croatia to South Australia. Finished Political science and if (we) I will have enough money (and command of English) will do postgraduate and so on. Otherwise I will have to find a part time job and wait for next school year. School here start in February/March.

Medo

http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[Andy_L]

In the Army, currently working as pc lan hardware support tech, knew nothing about pc's 18 mos ago, steep learning curve. normally operate/maintain Automatic test equipment, before that was a Combat Engineer.(not to be confused with engineering you have to go to school for.

[alpha]

I design presentations and websites for my dad's company. (sometimes)
Otherwise, I'm at school.

[deep_sky]

i am doing the school thing myself:
major in computer information systems
minor in graphic design


my jobs are usually on campus, this year it's interning under a db admin...

[rh71]

Database work for a pharmaceutical company.

By the way, are there any Long Islanders here?!

[Stan]

Systems Specialist: means that I spec up/build/install/support servers with our products/db installed on it...

I work in London UK

Stan

[socalgal]

Full-time Executive Assistant for the President and VP of Sales-Marketing of an aerospace company that designs/develops/mfrs products for mainly military/commercial/business jets/military land vehicles/LAPD.

Part-time Moderator at SysOpt.com

Pretty new in aerospace field; previous background in law as a legal assistant/quasi-paralegal.

Dream job: IT/IS Professional. In real life I am a stealth geek. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif

[shaggy2dope]

my job is worse than mcdonalds JHS student

[awwall]

Operations and Maintanance Manager for a 6 unit co-generation facility. Supply steam and electricity to one of the largest oil refineries in the country.

Part-Time sell, repair pc's on the side. (fun part of life), ha.

aw

[hydraulic]

heavy equipement mechanic ( specializing in hydraulics ) ,thats why hydraulic is my user-name ( given by former employer ).I enjoy working with my hands and decided to go into cabinet building which I really love.except when i have to do on the job Installions, been doing this for just two years.

[RCN_Moose]

I'm in the Canadian Navy. I'm an NCI OP. I work the radars on ship. Its not a bad job. The pays good (lots of computer upgrades/toys)and the time off rocks. Not to mention getting paid to see the world. Oh ya, I'm also a Commercial Pilot. Bouncing around the seas is fun, but we all need to get off the ground once in a while!
Fred

[ck42866]

Ok, I am a detailed recruiter for the U.S. Army. So those who have been or who are currently serving, please no hate mail. My job, when I am not recruiting is an ER Nurse.
Of course my other job is playing around in this forum. And Andy, I know what you mean about not confusing an engineer in the Army between those who go to school.

[codybear]

I have the best job of anyone here http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif
I'm a Dad first to my 7 yr old daughter and then I'm a graphic artist...I also do ad sales for Ultraflight Magazine.
http://www.ultraflight.com/

[jeana]

Well. Though I've got the POTENTIAL to be a prostitute http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif, I'm an underachiever and have only the training to be a grad student. Some side income comes in doing statistical analysis for a small consulting company.

I used to be a bartender, though.

See http://www.sysopt.com/forum/Forum1/HTML/003466.html if ya don't know what I was talking about in the first sentence.

[Prospero]

Respiratory Therapist, I run the life support systems on premature infants.

[chuckiechan]

I sell home windows for a large family-owned company. Actually uses a DOS bidding program!
(do any of you senior citizens remember Professional File & Professional Plan??)

Planning soon to teach adult ed, and post high-school classes. Gotta build a better retirement!

Its great to be alive....!!

[RONALDvd#22]

I don't have a job at the moment.Well,I have one and that is keeping the forum updated with answers.

Why do I tell this,I'm sure nobody gives a d*mn about it.

[Brangwen]

Ok. I admit it. I'm a lawyer. And a criminal defense lawyer at that. So there. Banish me! I used to work at MacDonalds and I miss it! Man, I could flip some mean burgers! I'm teaching myself French, and I have a passion for sketching female nudes (black ink on white paper). My plan is to run off to Paris and become an artist and full time Bohemien! Adieu!

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[reddog4629]

I worked on CAT scanners for 12 yrs.(Senior Field Service Rep.) and Special Proceedure X-Ray and Cardiac Assist for another 2. Got tired of being on call 24/7 so now I work on cars, do plumming,electrical,paint, and re-model houses. Broke all the time but I have a nice computer. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/biggrin.gif

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[OurSea]

Fire Controlman for the Navy. Repair Micro-miniature components on circuit boards and work on weapon systems. Were else can you go out and shoot things for a living (stress relief).

[desmocat]

my job at present,quality control shift supervisor at steel producer in texas. I am the hated one,for when the simian workforce that inhabits my place of employment doesn't do the job right the first time,tis I who gets to tell them to do it over.HA!
Anyway, I get to play with optical emission spectrometers and stuff like that,and inspect all kinds of steel destined for everything from rebar in the highways you drive on,to the steel for your office buildings,to the springs on the rear end of your dodge or chevy truck if you happen to own one,. Pretty awesome stuff,360,000 pounds of scrap metal from room temp to melted state (3100 degrees F) in 50 minutes,
courtesy of 270,000 amps @1500 volts in an electric arc furnace.umgawa,tarzan..studying for ccna as of this tuesday 1/18,time to change careers!

[Chainsaw]

Mfg. Mechanical Engineer & Quality Control for a company that has developed an aircraft landing system which uses an aircraft's transponder in conjunction with a ground based signal (not unlike an ILS) to form a closed loop landing system good for curved and dogleg as well as straight in landing approaches.

CHNsaw

[Susan]

My most important job is taking care of my children, youngest are 6 and 9.

I have a couple of part time jobs, one doing Business Machine sales, the other is my own side work with computers.

All enough to keep me very busy http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif

[stylin19]

IBM/AMDahl ( better known as the BozoPuter) mainframe system tester, in a cics/cobal-II/assembler environment, working for a consulting firm, Caribou Systems, Inc.

Owner is a big Elton John fan.
you got it...the firm is named after an Elton John albumn.

Used to work in a software development house. My current boss also used to work there..one day I got a call from him, and he said "We're getting the old band back together" http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

I also am P.C. Tech Support for Caribou.


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[Nathan]

I'm an IT consultant. The best way to describe my job is I keep the PC's running. Whether it's assembling, rebuilding, installing, troubleshooting, etc. Right now the company I'm on contract with wants to hire me on full time. Negotiations are continuing.

This job really makes me want to get up in the morning and go to work. I like to interact with the users and network admin (lanlords we call them hehe). I'm learning a lot about Netware 4.1 (they are going to 5 in the spring), Groupwise, NT server, 95, 98, 3.1. I see the latest technology has to offer as to the fastest computers, newest devices, and software programs. It's interesting that I get to test all of these items and how (if they will) well they interact with their networks (16 servers).

And I have to mention that it's a great company to work for also. And the person I report to is even better.

[Biff]

work at stockbrokers in downtown Toronto, after a 30yr stint pumping out Chevy's at the tune up dept of local GM dealers

[2336]

I'm a Marine Corps MSgt (E-8 with 18 yrs, 10 mos and 23 days!) in charge of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team. Our responsibilities are to "handle any ordnance related situation beyond the capabilities of other military occupational specialties." That's the "official" version. We're assigned to a Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS)and as such we respond to any aircraft that are experiencing an inflight emergency, especially if they are carrying ordnance. We are also the "bomb squad" for 18 counties surrounding the Air Station and provide support to the civilian authorities. We're also trained to attack and defeat home-made bombs and terrorist weapons (IEDs) so we can provide a force protection capability to the MCAS or any unit that we may be directly supporting. Oh, and by the way, I still have all fingers, toes and both eyes - I just don't hear as well! LOL

[arn]

Inventor, use Autocad to design and impliment mechanical devices that don't yet exist.

This is really rewarding if they work aaannnddd many don't.

[bdog]

I am currently a senior Geophysics student hoping to graduate sometime soon. I am also the computer / geophysics technician for my department at school. I keep up with 4 Sun computers , about 30 networked pc's, and our web server, as well as maintaining our geophysical equipment and our two soon to be four seismic stations.

[nilknarf]

Currently, my primary job is MIS Technician for a municipal government. I also operate and maintain all of their A/V equipment.

I am also the A/V engineer for my church, this is an unpaid position as the reward is in the work itself.

I also do A/V recording, photography, and related work for various organizations and people in the area.

Previously, I was the Technical Manager for a small software developer. I handled all of the hardware and networking sales, purchasing, installation, and support for the company and its 300 customers nationwide.

Before that, I was a Home Theater salesman and trainer at Incredible Universe, Indianapolis. It's really too bad that Tandy Corp. closed that division. It was the best job I ever had.

Before that, my brother and I had a lawn mowing business. It lasted about five years, then my brother went to the Navy and I got my job at Incredible Universe.

I figure I'm not doing too bad for a 22-year old. In about 8 years I've gone from making an average $250/mo. to $2500/mo. I'm finally out of the living paycheck to paycheck lifestyle, that is, until I get my house.

Sorry for being long-winded, but I can't sleep and don't have anything else to do at 1:30am.

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[SysOpt]

haha chipbgt http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif

[CujoRbd]

mostly unemployed.... still in high school... own my own highly UNsucessful computer biz call Rabid, Inc. I haven't invested a dime into the company yet and don't really plan to, but atleast i can say that i own it.... hahaha.... mostly just fiddle with computers and surf the internet... been looking into maybe designing some VR equipment... if you could help me with my biz or something on VR, let me know by e-mail.... thank you and i hope you all are enjoying whatever it is that you do...

[welsh wizard]

OEM, but soon to be going down the tubes if this d*** Doc don't let me get back to work full time.
WW

[Vincent22]

I own and founded a fledgling company called EnviroPhoto scheduled to debut in San Francisco in April. I have eight wonderful children,(no I wouldn't do that to one woman), and a great wife. I have been working on processes, configurations, and systems for this business non stop for one and a half years. I eat it, sleep it, talk it and walk it, and even dream it, and am very excited to finally take it to the field this spring. If anyone will be in the Pier areas in San Francisco this spring look me up. If you like what you see and have some knowledge of photography and computers I will be expanding rapidly.

Sincerely

Vincent

PS-requires no investment other than time and commitment.

[U-96]

I'm a database admin and researcher for a development office (fundraising) in a high-profile university college.
I maintain records and tables (yawn!) handle all the mailshots, and go digging for useful information on prospects, whether it's a phone number or a catalogue of their art collection. I also get to follow political and financial scandal which is fun! http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif

Also as I'm the only person in the place who knows a bit about PCs, talks are under way to split my time between my current job and helping the IT manager - he's a little snowed-under since we ethernetted all 200 residential rooms last autumn....
I guess have Sysopt to thank for that break - hanging out here lets me talk about computers with a bit of confidence! I've found that is quite a large part of the illusion of competence! http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif

U-96

[adam-sith]

Student;8th grade; computer programmer,web designer, computer genius!

[neo_otyugh]

i am a full time college student studying management information systems as well as working full time in live theater. the past 6 months i have been working in the status of technical director for a campus theater. I get to run computerized lighting and a sound console. and load trucks.
i am considering getting a job doing tech support for a company that has a contract with Compaq, mostly because it is good jump off point into computer related jobs.

[yaroa]

Man, seen all these wonderful jobs that you guys have, just reafirm what a sucky job mine is: Plant Operator at a Rendering plant.
If you are curious, finish your lunch before you ask me what a Rendering Plant is.

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[dkozloski]

Maintenance superintendent of a news paper. If it's between the sewer and the sky and inside the lot line, I work on it. Last week it was replacing a burned up pump in the heating system followed by rebuilding the system files on a Sun Sparc server after a power failure.

[Banti]

Currently, I am a software design enginner in the R&D department of a worldwide telphone/data network compnay. I also a part-time inventor/mad-scientist... anyone looking to support/invest in a mad-scientist??


Banti

[Roraycr]

Retired as E-7 from USAF in 76. Been a programmer/analyst, systems programmer, network technician/desktop coordinator. Currently MVS systems programmer for Sprint.

[800XL]

I think my current job title is Compatibility Lab Technician. Basically, I take a lab filled with about 150 different PC and motherboards (each one a unique motherboard) and run my company's products through as many of them as possible before the shipping date. In between that light duty work, I also design and test heatsinks, qualify engineering changes, troubleshoot specific problems, hack on bioses, and generally have a good time. Computer R&D has to be the best job I've had.

I've worked as Tech Support (telling Packard Bell owners how to rip the CPU out of their machine over the phone) and as MIS staff, but R&D seems to be my calling. While I am good at fixing stuff, I am much better at making it break. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/wink.gif

[Mart]

Hi all!
Not much to say here, just that I am currently in college studing to be a Mechanical Engineer, but since I am in my first year that can easily change.

Any sugestions on back up majors?

[Zotzmein]

Guiding my niece through the chaos that is life is my primary responsibility; the other two either currently pay the bills or will hopefully someday.

1. Uncle and legally guardian trying to raise a bright seven-year-old niece.
2. Archival treatment and restoration of rare books.
3. Fulltime Student at Oklahoma State University

I had spent four lucrative years as a CAD/CAM engineer with a major manufacturing company in Chicago, Illinois. In 1996 tragedy struck me niece and she was left essentially with only me. I quit me job and have since tried to devote as much time to her as possible. She recently entered school fulltime, which has allowed me to return to college while she’s at school.

Though I would give me life without hesitation to allow me niece to have her mother and father back, I’m thoroughly enjoying raising her.

Regards,

Zotz Mein

[BEOR999]

I work for HP. in the UK as a hardware call qualifier, in fact I'm talking to a customer now, sorting out their modem http://www.sysopt.com/forum/smile.gif

[bubblehd]

I'm currently the Operations Manager for one of the largest defense contractor in the US, responsible for the day to day operations of all aviation simulators currently under contract. This allows me to get my hands on a lot of neat equipment (mostly mainframes) like the Silicone Graphics Indigo, and log a lot of flight time in everything from F-4 Fantom to F/A-18 and E-2C simulators.

bubblehd

[bigpig]

Spent 6 years in the army as heavy equipment mecanich. Now I've been with a company 4 years as a front end/ alignment tech.

[JeffD78]

My pathetic little job consists of programming databases in Microsoft Access. Tried to join the USAF right out of highschool, but got medically discharged the day before I was supposed to graduate basic training. Recently moved from Iowa to Southern California so my wife could be with her family and I could be away from the snow. I hope to eventually go to college and get either an IT job or something where I can play around in the guts of computers, since I'm really a hardware geek at heart. But since it's hard to get the job I want (computer tech for starters) without an education, I gotta get myself out of debt and into college and thus back into debt probably. http://www.sysopt.com/forum/icons/icon12.gif I really envy those of you who aren't living paycheck to paycheck. What's it like? http://www.sysopt.com/forum/icons/icon7.gif

[Apostle 83]

I'm a high school student/part time cook.