What does everyone do around here?

[silverWS6]

So sometimes I might be a bit nosey and I wonder what people do for a living and how the eff do they afford all the things they have (car parts and cars mostly) because I obviously wanna do the same later on in life. What do you guys do for a living and do you like it?


I'm in the USAF and so far I like it (1 yr in, 3 to go) I landed a flying job so I can't complain. I of course want to continue my education in two or three months since I'm almost done with my training here but I'm not sure what to study. Engineering? Which one!

[Red97GTP]

Inventory Manager at a car dealership.

[Jimmy Hoffa]

I steal.

[FinZ28]

Police officer.

[Too Fast]

Former ASE Master mechanic at major tire dealers. Paid pretty good over the years. Now I take that experience to teach the newbies, and work 42 hours M-F. Also being a mechanic has enabled me to save several 10s of thousands of dollars, so now I don't object so much when I do have to farm out an auto repair job for my own fleet of 4. I just need a lift for my garage! Also found out how employable I am, after the economy took a shit 4 years ago. It's good to have skills!

I've often wondered how I would have done in the Air Force, good luck! Could be a very nice career, see the world and all that constant moving about, but hard for a family.

I have some engineers in my family, they do well and always have a job.

[Y2KPewterSS]

Sell meth, it has a high demand these days.

[Too Fast]

I steal.

Sell meth, it has a high demand these days.

You guys! Make a lot of $$$ quick, then spend the next 15 years in jail making love to men lol.

[98Hardtop]

Assistant Service Manager for a Toyota dealer.

[robs98mysticZ]

run a printing press making book covers/jackets/dust covers it was pretty neat when i started seeing how everything works and what not. work sun,mon,tue, every other wed for ot all 12hr shifts 7a-7p....we are low on work so its just been mon tue wed...its not a bad job but been looking for something that pays better

[chevuman260]

Thermoforming tooling and changeover engineer/supervisor

[CHEVELLE of JONESY]

Thermal technicial for an aerospace company.

[CJREX]

Awaiting Orion's answer...

While everyone razzes him about his "job", most would likely LOVE to have his problem.

[pajeff02]

I solve some people's problems... and create problems for others.

[hall'sz28]

Mechanical engineer for Reynolds wrap aluminum foil.

[FinZ28]

I solve some people's problems... and create problems for others.

Lawyer, right?

[Firebug]

Pot-line Operator in an aluminium smelter
Firefighter for NSW Fire Rescue
Personal assistant for the Minister of War and Finance

[Too Fast]

Mechanical engineer for Reynolds wrap aluminum foil.

Sounds cool. What type of wrap works best around one's head to keep the guvmint out?

[LimeNine]

27yrs as a trained toolmaker. CNC operator, CNC programmer. Build tooling systems for Coors and Budweiser and all the easy open containers, Campbell's Soup, SPAM, everything with pull top lid. .I know beer cans !!!!! Also machine orthopedic implants, knee replacement parts, hips, ankles, spinal implants, titanium fracture plates. . . In the past I've built progressive dies for F-body catylitic converters, S-10 catylitic converter tooling, radiator header dies for GM, Chrysler and Ford, gas tank tooling for the brand new 1988 Ford Bronco. Also have been involved (in past) with the "brain cable" to the US Navies "smart mine" , ignition cables for the Sparrow Missle..... Yes I like this trade, work lots of hours 55/week. . . Enough $ to support my family and my motorcycle habit and my photography habit.

[35th-ANV-SS]

I was a Senior Project Engineer for 12 years working in the rail industry. I recently moved over to the competitor of my previous employer and am now a Regional Sales Manager. Quite the transition, but the offer was too good to refuse. They offer a pension, profit sharing, and a bonus. Plus, my salary is well above what I was making with my previous employer.

If you want to become an engineer, go to school for a Mechanical Engineering degree. You will not have a problem finding a job. You won't be rich by any means, but you will live a relatively well life.

[cammed goat]

Auto mechanic. Been into cars since before I could walk. Used to take things apart to see how they work. Started helping my father work on his cars around the age of 2. Took a high school auto repair class and two months out of high school got hired as a tire installer. 15 years later, took an ASE test and got my A4/steering/suspension certificate. Might start taking more tests to see how far I can go. I also like tinkering with cars in my spare time.