what do you do??

[vancamp]

what do everybody here do for a living if you manage to make a living right now. I have been doing Paintless Dent Repair for about 18 years I have done quite a few survivor type mopars over the years even fixed one in the survivor tent at the nats one year. anyway heres a few shots of what I do.

[69bronzeT5]

I IS ROCKSTAR.


Nah...I build model cars for people while I'm trying to find a job....it's been hard finding one though

[Foreman72]

i write for a local newspaper...i'm actually writing (back and forth ) right now 

[TruckDriver]

Here's the original "what's you day job" thread.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?topic=16089.msg179295#msg179295


I drive truck by the way

[jdiesel33]

Good thread

I do boring computer stuff. Programming and database stuff.

[vancamp]

Here's the original "what's you day job" thread.

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php?topic=16089.msg179295#msg179295


I drive truck by the way

whoops I didnt see that one my bad.

[FLG GF]

IM A HOOKER  just kidding

I work at a restaurant, karaoke bar place

[KS71owner]

I'm a graphic designer, signbuilder and sometime freelance illustrator. Mostly now I do design work but I do still occasionally get my hands dirty in the shop.

Here's a few of my projects that I have photos of.....




The top isn't on the sign because it had to be transported in sections. Also, it wouldn't fit in the building. 



I also build lots of models in my spare time.

[Forza]

I work in a county jail until I start school next year and go on patrol.

[rusty lee]

I build military vehicles for now...   

[Rolling_Thunder]

in between jobs right now        taking 22 units in school and all that bull crap...     do some free lance resto work...         

[runningman]

IM A HOOKER 

Me too........actually I am an electrician at Chrysler....

[Shakey]

I build military vehicles for now...   

Which ones are you building?

[chargerkid01]

Right now I work at a feed co-opfeed store called Jefferson Landmark, but I have an interveiew later today for the Ohio State Patrol. Plus I have this semester and one more of college.

[mopar0166]

Tug boat engineer   

[rusty lee]

I build military vehicles for now...   

Which ones are you building?

we build the bradley fighting vehicle and the m88 recovery vehicle. we used to build the 109 mobile howitzer and the MRAP. 

[Marck]

I sell aftermarket carparts... Things are really slow these days.. 

[Chad L. Magee]

I am working on designing some material engineering projects for a couple of grant proposals while on a bit of down time (waiting to teach college courses starting this summer).  I had some chemical ideas that I have been letting stir on the backburner for the past few years and I think that it is a perfect time to put them to use (ie. they involve the areas of energy development/conservation targeted by the recent stimulas package).  One of them might be a starting point for a business venture, as I have one person wanting to do investing in that area aready.  Alot of my spare time is devoted to working on either designing new chemical materials for their properties or trying to solve all types of real-world problems..... 

My field of science is very hard to get employed into industry right now, as the previous layoffs in the chemical industries have left little openings for the less experienced guys.  The government is hiring, but alot of others are fighting to get the same job.  A lot of universities/colleges are undergoing hiring freezes right now and want incoming professors to bring in grant money for their research programs.  The problem is that you can be very bright, but amoung a lot of other very bright individuals, you must shine brighter than the rest to get that position.  A Ph.D. does not guarentee a job anymore, you need 3-5+ years of specific experience in the area that the company/agency/college is wanting to expand in.  But, it is a catch-22, as you need the job to get the experience to get you the exact job.  Most Ph.D. chemistry graduates are forced into low-paying, all-hours postdoc positions to start out with, but even those are hard to get anymore (not to mention the compatition from overseas).  I am a bit better off than most recent graduates, as I planned on this type of thing potentially happening when I got out of college and have acted accordingly.....

[John_Kunkel]

Maynard G. Krebs described my line of "work". 

[Magnumcharger]

I'm a Non-destructive testing technologist for the Canadian Airforce (for now).
Basically, I look for cracks!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nondestructive_testing

[Ponch ®]

man, sometimes im pretty jealous. seems like a lot of you guys have some pretty cool and/or interesting jobs...

[last426]

I am a litigation attorney, eligible to retire in 4 days. Subject to abuse 24/7.  But I had honest jobs before this one.  Utility Operator at a coal fired electricity plant, mechanic at a pvc plant, mechanic at a big linen supply plant.  At least in those jobs I could flip a switch and find out if my work worked.  Kim

[vancamp]

man, sometimes im pretty jealous. seems like a lot of you guys have some pretty cool and/or interesting jobs...

me too, I just fix bent cars kinda sounds lame compared to most everbody else.

[73rallye440magnum]

I restore cars

www.lcars.com

[skip68]

 

"CHUCK!!!!!!"  Just kidding! 

Actually, I'm looking for work. Tough market right now!  :brickwall


Mrs.Skip68

[SeattleCharger]

window cleaner, cedar cleaning and treating, own a small business for this,   working on a masters in psychology degree,    owned this business 17-18 years? 
Nate

[68coronetGLwannabe]

Owner/Operator dump Truck driver (dirt relocation engineer) if it were a goverment job  . Constructions very slow here in AZ so more of an owner than operator lately. 

[NHCharger]

I was a general contractor up to 3 years ago. I saw the economy going in the toilet back then so i took a job as a job superintendent for a large commercial developer. We're still fairly busy. Also have 14 rental units. Below are some pics of the 54,000SF addition we completed last June.

[WingCharger]

I mow lawns during the summer.

[dodgecharger-fan]

Network and Telecommunications Solutions Engineer.

www.nortel.com/restructuring   

[bull]

Bus mechanic, currently working the brake bay.

Formerly:
newspaper reporter
cattle ranch manager
ski lift operator
water truck driver

[maxwellwedge]

what do everybody here do for a living if you manage to make a living right now. I have been doing Paintless Dent Repair for about 18 years I have done quite a few survivor type mopars over the years even fixed one in the survivor tent at the nats one year. anyway heres a few shots of what I do.

Do you find the newer stuff easier than our old stuff because of metal thickness?

[maxwellwedge]

IM A HOOKER 

Me too........

Me Three!!!

[Charger-Bodie]

IM A HOOKER 

Me too........

Me Three!!!

I wish I was a Hooker!! That would rule!!

[maxwellwedge]

IM A HOOKER 

Me too........

Me Three!!!

I wish I was a Hooker!! That would rule!!

Heck - We work on our backs a lot anyway!

[FLG GF]

 

[moparstuart]

IM A HOOKER 

Me too........

Me Three!!!

what are all of your rates  ?

[maxwellwedge]

Rates?   

[FlatbackFanatic]

I work the early night shift(5:30p.m-1:30a.m.) a  paper warehouse (we sell to grocery stores, the deli cups film and foam for meat, stuff like that).And janitorial supplies. Not a very exciting job, but it pays the bills. And it is a job. I feel for anybody that is out of work right now, the job market just sucks right now.

[charger Downunder]

IM A HOOKER 

Me too........

Me Three!!!

what are all of your rates  ?

Hang on Im the Hooker and i drive a volvo.

[Musicman]

Maynard G. Krebs described my line of "work". 

Good one John...
Avoiding work is a lot of work, you must be a busy man 

[AKcharger]

I was a sewage diver before I came inthe Air Force. I used to have to go in the tanks to clear organic blockages. The stage #1 tank was the worst! 

[timmy]

carmen for Canadian pacific railway  i re-rail train and repair train

[Khyron]

I am a technology Representative for one of the biggest Dental suppliers.

[SeattleCharger]

I was a sewage diver before I came inthe Air Force. I used to have to go in the tanks to clear organic blockages. The stage #1 tank was the worst! 

seriously? 

[SeattleCharger]

Maynard G. Krebs described my line of "work". 

Good one John...
Avoiding work is a lot of work, you must be a busy man 

. . . takin' care of business, every day.   takin' care of business, every way.
            . . . working hard at doing nothin' all day.

[WingCharger]

I was a sewage diver before I came inthe Air Force. I used to have to go in the tanks to clear organic blockages. The stage #1 tank was the worst! 

seriously? 

[SeattleCharger]

I was a sewage diver before I came inthe Air Force. I used to have to go in the tanks to clear organic blockages. The stage #1 tank was the worst! 

seriously? 

heh, good one, you got me.     the world's dirtiest jobs guy wouldn't even do an episode on that job, (which probably doesn't exist at all,  )

[ac_knight]

I am a certified law enforcement officer for the fine state of Indiana.

[Andrew]

I am qualified in heavy fab welding, but out of work at the moment. Im j ust taking casual work for audio/lighting/event companies untill july when I am joining the RNZAF as an aircraft metalworker. Be a big change for me, going from welding huge steel structures down to welding little titanium ones.

[69rtse4spd]

Government certified tool & die maker. Work for G.M., so far the time card still workes.

[Khyron]

I am a certified law enforcement officer for the fine state of Indiana.

need to smile

[vancamp]

what do everybody here do for a living if you manage to make a living right now. I have been doing Paintless Dent Repair for about 18 years I have done quite a few survivor type mopars over the years even fixed one in the survivor tent at the nats one year. anyway heres a few shots of what I do.

Do you find the newer stuff easier than our old stuff because of metal thickness?

its actually not that much of a harder compared to the us made trucks and higher end cars, now when you get down to hondas ,kias,hyindai etc its like working tin foil, the main issue with working on older cars is the paint especially original paint cars because as they age the paint loses alot of its elasticity and you run the risk of craking paint, I repaired a 71 hemi challenger with 1800 miles that had hail damage and original paint I was sweating bullets working on it but was paid well to do it.

[bk72]

i go to school and work on my car 

[Manfred318]

Right now I sit in front of my TV and make sure it doesn't go anywhere. Its a hard job, but damn it someones gotta do it.
I'm a master of custodial arts at my old high school. Been there off and on now for 7 years or so. Ive also worked at Energizer Battery on a AAA packaging line for about 4 months until I was laid off.  I also worked as a delivery and installation tech. for Rex TV and Appliance before they closed the store last year.

[SeattleCharger]

Right now I sit in front of my TV and make sure it doesn't go anywhere. Its a hard job, but damn it someones gotta do it.
I'm a master of custodial arts at my old high school. Been there off and on now for 7 years or so. Ive also worked at Energizer Battery on a AAA packaging line for about 4 months until I was laid off.  I also worked as a delivery and installation tech. for Rex TV and Appliance before they closed the store last year.

I saw on CNN today that a school somewhere in us, can't remember, put an ad in the paper for an afternoon janitor at 15 bucks and hour, and the guy got 509 applications.   a ton of them were very qualified skilled trademen, educated, etc. etc.,    the hiring guy said that it wasn't a bad job because you had a decent wage, you knew what hours you were going to work week to week, good benefits, steady work,     just sharing that with ya FYI

[Lowprofile]

Freelance Gynecologist 

[mopar_nut_440_6]

Senior Systems Analyst for our health authority. Currently working on a project building and implementing a new electronic health care system over 25 hospitals! I spend lots of time in meetings, analyzing workflows and programming based on the results.

[ac_knight]

I am a certified law enforcement officer for the fine state of Indiana.

need to smile

What, smile, then I wouldnt look bad a$$.  No, actually I didnt really want to take that picture.  It was for a trading card that I kinda disagreed with, but I liked how it turned out anyway.

[gtx6970]

ASE master certified tech at a Dodge dealership for the past 23 years - for now at least anyway. Primarily transmissions and driveability

Also sell Mopar restoration parts with www.amhightechauto.com all the other hours of the day

I tried the hooker thing and just never really got it to take off

[runningman]

ASE master certified tech at a Dodge dealership for the past 23 years - for now at least anyway. Primarily transmissions and driveability

Also sell Mopar restoration parts with www.amhightechauto.com all the other hours of the day

I tried the hooker thing and just never really got it to take off

Maybe that was the problem, you kinda have to take it off   

[vancamp]

ASE master certified tech at a Dodge dealership for the past 23 years - for now at least anyway. Primarily transmissions and driveability

Also sell Mopar restoration parts with www.amhightechauto.com all the other hours of the day

I tried the hooker thing and just never really got it to take off

Maybe that was the problem, you kinda have to take it off   

hell they would pay me to put it back on.

[69_500]

Pretty lame job here, I'm a route sales represenative for Hinckley springs bottled water company. Basically a long title for a man who drives a truck and drops off 5 gallon bottles of water and cases of water bottles.

Before that worked as a foreman for Harvey Construction company for 8 years running a crew laying water lines for the city of Indianapolis. Work was pretty fun then, and the pay was great, but the 85-90 hour work weeks put a dent in family time with the wife and boy. So I quit 2 1/2 years ago and took a 40% pay cut to only work 45 hours a week and no weekends.

[TheGhost]

I make sandwiches.

[charger_cody]

taco boy ftw!!!!!