What do we do for a living?

[shaggy]

Yes. 1st thread on the board.




I was just curious as to what everyone here does for work. Myself, I am a General Manager for a very large retail chain.

[TRMach1]

I work for the government. Any further information is on a need to know basis and you don't need to know.:rolleyes:

[FordSeL957]

I'm a Blue Oval, Master Certified, Finance and Insurance Manager at a good size Ford store. 250-325 units per month.

Now thats pretty impressive. Don't ya think.:rolleyes:

[FordSeL957]

Shaggy, I was growing very fond of Beaker.

[shaggy]

Originally posted by FordSeL957
Shaggy, I was growing very fond of Beaker.

Me too. But I use him on another forum, and I just happened to stumble upon this one and couldn't resist. Thought it was appropriate for this site. I'm sure I'll change it often.

[shaggy]

Originally posted by Black98GT
I work for the government. Any further information is on a need to know basis and you don't need to know.:rolleyes:

A gift avatar for you if you like

[TRMach1]

Originally posted by shaggy


A gift avatar for you if you like

ROFLMAO!!! Good one Shaggy! I accept the avatar, and this message will self-destruct in 10 seconds. YEAH, BABY YEAH!

[FordSeL957]

Black Dog is a very bad man.

[FordSeL957]

Hey!!!!!..... I need a new avatar. Give me like a Windstar or something.

[FordSeL957]

I'm telling the truth! I never drive the Windstar. It's my wife's! No really, I don't even let her park in the driveway.

[shaggy]

Originally posted by FordSeL957
Hey!!!!!..... I need a new avatar. Give me like a Windstar or something.

I was saving this for a special occassion, but... on such short notice.

[TRMach1]

I think you need to lay off the caffiene late at night! :HOPPY: :HOPPY:

[shaggy]

Now I'm gonaa have to go avatar hunting

[shaggy]

Sorry couldn't find a ummm Windstar. How are these?

[shaggy]

or this

[shaggy]

ok?

[POLSMACH03]

sorry to break the string.........

Mechanical Engineer

[Mustang Matt]

hey Polsmach03,
I'm studying to be an engineer,don't know which yet.
Mechanical or Civil
Which school did you go to?

[WarpdSpazm]

IT consultant (computer engineer)

JPMorganChase

Constulting -

"If you're not part of the solution; there's good money to be made in prolonging the problem"


and that's what I do... **** well i think

[POLSMACH03]

Wentwort College of Technology which is an extension of Wentworth Institute in Boston. I got my Associates in 1970 from the Institute (ya I know; old fart) then when I graduated they added the "College" so I went 2 more years and got my BSME. I was a member of the first class to graduate from the College in 1972.

[POLSMACH03]

Ward "constulting" ??? Is that like consulting????

Just kidding................

[WarpdSpazm]

**** my spelling meant to say "constunting"

as in stunting the growth and progress of the firm along with my peers

[Starsky]

Im a Sergeant with the Austin Texas PD. Currently supervise an evening shift. However, dont tell my wife that..she still thinks Im a male dancer who uses the police uniform as a prop

[WarpdSpazm]

Originally posted by Starsky
Im a Sergeant with the Austin Texas PD. Currently supervise an evening shift. However, dont tell my wife that..she still thinks Im a male dancer who uses the police uniform as a prop

Funny, I thought it'd be the other way around????:p

[maui 1]

I work in a psychologist office, therefore, you seldom hear a peep from me, all I do is read the forum (as in listening to patients). Ha :??::rolleyes: and speak when I have to.

[Firstever]

Network Technician working with Cisco gear.

[FAST-SP]

Military Police: waiting to get out in order to further a career in a civilian department such as Austin or Fort Worth Texas.

Austin PD is the finest in the US, just thought I would toss that out there just in case Starsky ends up being a future supervisor of mine.

[woodchuck]

Research anywhere the job takes me.

[Tomcat427]

Partner in a courier service. I am over the contractors and west side sales and customer service.

JetStar Courier, Inc.

We service Dallas-Fort Worth and the surronding area.

[FL Mach 1]

Union Electrician here. pretty fun and pays the bills

[BULLITT680]

Supervisor Radwaste Systems & Water Treatment Systems at a Nuclear Power Plant

[MachMan]

Web Developer
Got laid off after the company I worked for was bought out. Severance is a great thing.

[70Mach03]

Application Engineer with Johnson Controls. I design digital building control systems.

[Five Oh B]

Ford / SVT Internet Sales Coordinator and SVT rep. 9th largest volume Ford dealer in the Northwest region. I used to work in car sales & finance, as well.

[Starsky]

Originally posted by FAST-SP
Military Police: waiting to get out in order to further a career in a civilian department such as Austin or Fort Worth Texas.

Austin PD is the finest in the US, just thought I would toss that out there just in case Starsky ends up being a future supervisor of mine.

Good move..since I am with Austin PD, and my older brother is an Asst. Chief with Ft. Worth..

BTW, we were both prior AirForce Law Enforcement. Come on down, we can always use the help

[falcongtho3]

I guess you could call me a tire salesman, a small step up from Al Bundy's shoe selling status. The company I work for is also a major (local) aftermaket retailer, catering to mainly truck and SUV's. So I do it all from tires and rims to running boards and winches. Just so the $ are good enough to get me my Mach. I've been doing this for over 20 years so I guess I'm doing somethng right. And any advice I can give to anyone on the registry is out there for the asking.:THUMBSUP:

[69mach]

Chef/ Instructor,spent 20 + years in private clubs and hotels. Now I get paid to teach how to cook like "Emeril". Great gig, get to have summers off for the shows.

[mgk2]

lets keep it simple.. I teach learning disabled young teenagers to read and understand daily life in the world at a South Florida high school; and to put food on the table for the rest of my family I sell cars at CARMAX in Fort Lauderdale,Florida:D :D so like most of you I work but get to help people find the car they want without taking them for a ride financially is want really helps me get ready to pay for my new Mach1:cool: :cool:

[USNLT]

Helicopter pilot

[Pegasus]

I'm an ex-Air Force Medical Supply/Logistics Specialist currently working as a Customer Service Manager for a small Surgical Specialty Distributor in Fort Worth...

Since I love the Blue Oval, my dream job would be as a member of Team Mustang!! :HOPPY:

[Broon]

Ex Air Force also. 99106 (Satellite Ops tech). 2 years as an MP with the Michigan National guard. Did the Ford thing for 8 years before moving to Sun Microsystems as an Engineering manager.

My brother was a Rivet counter on Buffs up at KI Sawyer before he got out.

[TorchRedMach1]

Owner of radiator repair and charge-air-cooler remanufacturing shop.

[hotrodmach1]

Firefighter/Paramedic in Cleveland, for 5 years. I Also drive a truck part-time. Worked for Sherwin-Williams paints before that.

[FLYN_MACH1]

USAF B-1 Pilot...thus the name Flyn MACH1 :D

[erykkyre]

Turd herder....(Service Plumber). It's not the greatest job, but it pays well.:D :rolleyes: :LAUGH:

[busdriver]

I'm a busdriver. Airbus A320:cool:

[POLSMACH03]

WOW; some nice bus!!!

[MustangWabbit]

I work in electrical/manufacturing for Loram Maintenance Of Way. We build and provide railroad maintenance machines all over the USA and Europe. We are the biggest and the best!:D
USWA Local 2002. Now if only I could get more OT....:rolleyes:

I also teach Martial Arts 3 days a week... but I don't charge for that... so I guess it doesn't count.:p

[socalmach1]

Production Supervisor in Large format graphics (Movies)
Soon to be a Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff.:THUMBSUP:

[03MachI]

I graduated from Utah State University in 1964 in Electrical (Electronics) Engineering, spent 3 years in the Army, worked for the Air Force as an Electronics Engineer for 27 years. I now do Test Software Development to earn money to waste on a Mach 1 and the like. :MADNOEL:

[whiterag]

I am a sales rep for a packaging design firm.
We live close to Niagara Falls in Ontario.
Member of the Golden Horshoe Mustang Club.

Went to Woodward this year with the '71. Very Cool!!

My first car was a 67 Fastback and I've been a Ford guy ever since.



1971 White Convertible 351C 4V Ram Air 9" 3.91's HD C-4

1993 SHO MTX ( 5 spd )

2002 Taurus Wagon ( company car!! )

Regards Paul

[rjw158]

I work for Ford Motor Co. in SE MI. (Skilled Trades) Currently on assignment with the UAW teaching Safety related training courses for Skilled TradesJourneymen and Apprentices. With all my contacts at the Dearborn Assembly plant ( birthplace of the Mach 1) nobody is saying anything, it's like they are sworn to secrecy. If anyone can get on the Ford Intranet (FCN) web site their is a awesome Mach 1 screen saver.

[wannabDSG]

Originally posted by rjw158
I work for Ford Motor Co. in SE MI. If anyone can get on the Ford Intranet (FCN) web site their is a awesome Mach 1 screen saver.

As a Ford employee, sounds like you would be the best candidate to have access to their intranet and download it for us on the site, no?

[rjw158]

I have to tried to send it a couple of times already, I will try again later today. I sent it to one of the Moderators a couple of weeks ago but it hasn't surfaced yet. If someone could give me an address to send the file to I will try it later today.

[rjw158]

I have to tried to send it a couple of times already, I will try again later today. I sent it to one of the Moderators a couple of weeks ago but it hasn't surfaced yet. If someone could give me an address to send the file to I will try it later today.

[machgirl]

sales rep for a food brokerage, full time finance student, and occasional yoga instructor

[FL Mach 1]

You guys are everywhere.;). Used to live in Tx myself a long while back

[ShadowMach]

After working for 10 years in Industrial Management I went back to College, earned my B. A. in Biblical Studies and have been in the Ministry for over 10 years. Currently ministering for a mid-size church in Middle Tennessee while working on an M. A. in Biblical Studies and a D. Min degree.

[DUSTKEG]

I'm a cop.:cool:

[dobiedog]

I am a recovering Marine that teaches Gulfstream avionics at FlightSafety International he'ya in Savannah, y'all. blah blah
The GV service ceiling is 51,000 ft. Close enough to gain entry into the 10 mile high club ! woot woot !! :HOPPY:
I am now going to practice the drive to Hilton Head and sprawl on 'da beach. I must scout out parkin' spots for the Mach.

GOD BLESS AMERICA and HI-5 to all the service members and veterans :THUMBSUP:

[charon]

Linux System Administrator
Advanced Micro Devices, Austin campus

Yep, I help make Athlons and Opterons for the computing world to enjoy.

I'm in charge of our Linux compute cluster, which now sits at over 1000 systems at our site alone (CA campus is a different story). I'm also webmaster for our group and, unfortunately, the resident Windows expert; since he quit. That bastard. Now I have to go help engineers with thier blue screens... >:(

Oh, and I'm also a freelance web host/webmaster. I run 5 sites so far, and will help meet anyone's web needs. Current sites:
http://www.haunted-trails.com
http://www.haunted-trails.org
http://www.appliedpractice.com
http://www.shadesofgreenherbals.com
http://www.cedarvalleypottery.com (being constructed)

-Charles

[bluemachwon]

man...this thread makes me feel really young, which isn't a bad thing. My job is menial compared with most of ya'lls. At the moment I'm just a General Merchandise Clerk at an Albertsons Grocery store. Early next year that will change though. I decided to give Uncle Sam a coupld of my weekends and summer weeks. I'm going into the Air Force Reserves in the Guidance/ Control dept. working on the analog and digital guages in C-130's here at Eglin AFB/ Duke Field. It's sounding pretty interesting and challenging, not to mention that AFTER the 7 months of straight basic and tech school I'll be working with my dad because he's active duty and they're his planes.

[socalmach1]

you want me to watch your Mach 1 when your gone?

[tammy]

My husband and I own a Auto Repair-Towing-and Used Car Sales business's and were parents of Triplet girls that are 2 and a 10 year old so I do well on Managing the Offices and the Money. LOL

[falcongtho3]

OK, I am changing my occupation to 'Guy watching Hurricanes', if that's all right with the best of you. I haven't had a lot of dates lately(saving up for the Mach, you know) and now Lili is paying me a visit tonight. I thought last weeks' storm was something, well a catagory 4 'Cane has everybody evacuating, the rain iss just starting and we're told to expect 60-80 mph winds locally. Cross your fingers, say a prayer(again, please) because I want to be around when the Mach 1 gets offloaded from the trailer in a couple of weeks. And I hope this is the last time I mention this kind of thing for a long time. Thanks, everybody!:)

[70Mach03]

Hang in there falcon. I just heard it was downgraded to a cat.2. Good luck and hold on tight

[Walt]

Mild mannered reporter for a great metropolitan newspaper.

Naw, just kidding, I just had to do something to get my mind
off the latest "hold".

:)

[LDO Mach]

I'm a Navy Mustang. Enlisted in the Navy in the mid '80's, worked up through the ranks and now a LT teaching weapon systems and tactics to Officers going aboard AEGIS Cruisers and Destroyers. This will be Mustang number 5.

[falcongtho3]

LDO, will the Phalanx fit in place of the shaker on the Mach1? Works better than Radar on speed traps!:THUMBSUP:

[FL Mach 1]

Hey Falcon,

You still with us? Just wanted to see how you guys fared with the hurricane. Hopefully ya'll pulled through without too much damage.

[BFVTHOKIE]

I'm a senior at Virginia Tech, majoring in IDST- Political Science and Economics.

Hopefully I'll graduate here then go onto law school part time while working for the company I interned with, a defense and anayslis/logistics contractor in Alexandria, VA

Also work on the #17 Mean Street Class '78 Camaro of Bill T.
(Spring 2004 season start date)

GO HOKIES!

[LDO Mach]

Falcon,With traffic around DC that is not out of the question. Maybe a JATO pack to get through the debris quicker.

[falcongtho3]

Originally posted by FL Mach 1
Hey Falcon,

You still with us? Just wanted to see how you guys fared with the hurricane. Hopefully ya'll pulled through without too much damage.
Hey guys, thanks for the good thoughts. Got through with only a loss of power for about 10 hours. Lots of wind, we saw 46mph and N.O. saw about 75mph gusts. If you saw anything on the Weather Channel or CNN it was Laffayette, about 45 miles west of us. They got clobbered w/90+ mph winds. The rain was not as bad as with Isadora last week, but still hard enough to get me out of bed at 4am. Now, what were you guys saying about snow...:D
LDO, I was looking for the 007 option in the sales brochure, couldn't find anything. There was an aftermarket 'special feature package' that was to be installed by Lockheed Martin, but you had to pick up the car somewhere called 'Dreamland', near Groom Lake. Was going to get it but it costs like $12million. Couldn't afford the note.:LAUGH: