What do you do for a living to support your money pit obession with these cars?

[Sin'sVr4]

I'll start. I'm the Used car Manager at teh Ford Lincoln Mercury store in my town. :money:

Mike

[Show Killer]

Hooters General Manager

[TwoXist]

Godaddy.com part of the Dream Design Team

[Macky]

Software Engineer

[93STLTH]

I supervise the operation of the high voltage electrical system here in San Diego.

[mikeyVR4]

.edu guy -- Silver trained Lean Six Sigma

[Tos]

Asst front office manager at a hotel

[onebadmollafolla]

I sell cell phones. Pays more than you'd guess.

[akotten]

Full time engineering student

[terrets]

Hooters Manager and Software Engineer. AWESOME GUYS. lol

I fuckin clean :(

[i3igpete]

design camshafts and crankshafts

[Caswell239]

apprentice Heavy equipment tech in the oil sands with al the big stuff... cat 797 komat 930/960 :)

[MK_94_3000GT]

Own my internet business that I run through eBay and other outlets. More successful than you'd think. Didn't finish school, but I plan on it soon.

[hal]

I build bomb disposal robots.

[Atrosity]

IT Systems Administrator - day job
Freelance Web Developer
Hosting Sales/Support for Verascale.com

[Sin'sVr4]

Nice. guess my theory for people who own these cars have good jobs is mostly spot on! No way kids working at mcdonalds can afford these money pits. (no offense if you do work at a resturant)

[DocWalt]

Engineering intern and going to school. Yep, a money pit is something I don't need :(

[OscarTheGrouch]

UPS. No I don't drive a truck. I'm in sales.

[Emilie@GZP]

I'm a professional forum browser, and bejewled player.

[TT Eric]

Sports store Owner.

Eric

[IronmanTT]

I'm a professional forum browser, and bejewled player.
I want your job...

Programmer Analysis for "government cheese" entity...

[blackrob]

I was a network engineer before I decided to get my degree. So now I'm a full time student, and spending my tuition money on restoring my 3K to DD status.

[J-Groove]

Sr. Graphic Designer for a high performance synthetic oil, grease and lube company.

Also my wife and I own our own company (right now we mostly sell on ebay) that my wife now runs full time. Building the company up for her to be my sugar mama. haha

-John

[Vantage]

I rob banks.

[mh3kgt]

I'm the shipping/freight guy at a Kubota tractor dealer. We also custom fab our tractors for use in the underground gold mines around here. Not the best pay, but I make do. Hoping to get my money pit back up this weekend ;)

[Hemi417]

i drive a shag truck/supervize ,and any odd jobs i can find, i also go to school full time. but i dont get any money from that for my vr4 , i'm not a daddy or a minority .

[MK_94_3000GT]

Sr. Graphic Designer for a high performance synthetic oil, grease and lube company.

Also my wife and I own our own company (right now we mostly sell on ebay) that my wife now runs full time. Building the company up for her to be my sugar mama. haha

-John

I gotta convince the gf, to run my company. That would be awesome haha.

[x2percentmilk]

whole foods cashier
full time student

meh.

[Hans@GZP]

I'm the owner of a failing business that rips people off.

[Emilie@GZP]

I'm the owner of a failing business that rips people off.

win. you forgot to note that you are a retired farmville champion farmer... who now employs your mother to milk your cows. LOL

[blackrob]

I'm the owner of a failing business that rips people off.
That wouldn't be a stab at an aussie bloke would it? LOL

[Granny]

Keep Hubby happy. :ammicco:
And during the day I'm the Asst Manager in the service department for an office equiptment company.

http://www.svoe.net/

[blackrob]

I rob banks.

You would have to rob a lot of banks if your 3S is anything like mine.

[J-Groove]

You thief!! I gave you my money and all I got was a '99 VR-4. :lol:

Car is doing great BTW. :)

[TonyM]

Project controls for a large EPC firm.

[BadHabit]

Machine shop supervisor,teach SAP basics and enduser roles,fix p.c's on the side
BH

[Stealthdriver]

I sell drugs and listen to people whine all day why thry need their narcotics early :P

[Emilie@GZP]

I sell drugs and listen to people whine all day why thry need their narcotics early :P

psychiatrist? lol

[Stealthdriver]

psychiatrist? lol

Pharmacist :)

[Sazzy77GTO]

I used to be a Butcher at a local supermarket, but now I am a full time gamer and part time wedding organiser

[Emilie@GZP]

Pharmacist :)

close enough.... one guy has to listen to the bitching in order to prescribe the meds... I guess you just hear the bitching while you fill them. LOL

[Alex3000gt]

Mechanical Engineer - Just got out of college and doing Test Engineering for Belcan/Caterpillar.

[oneslow3000gt]

I work in the QA department at a small welding company. I handle all the QA requirements when we work at BAE systems (shipyard), dealing with BAE, navy and the gov't. which is 1000% of the time lol. oh I am also qualified lvl 2 NDT inspector.(VT/PT and 5XXX inspections). for those that don't know, checking my company's welds to make sure the are up to mil standards.

[Gene]

BAE? damn! i saw the vid of how BAE built the Astute submarine for the Queen. badass shit!

i weld.

[oneslow3000gt]

I've seen your welds and I wish half the guys we have could tig as well as you! we only have a couple of bad ass tig welders. all the rest just think they are badass.

[Stealthdriver]

close enough.... one guy has to listen to the bitching in order to prescribe the meds... I guess you just hear the bitching while you fill them. LOL

I guess kinda similar, haha, but I can refuse to listen to their bitching if I want to.

[dbest671]

I'm an asshole who volunteers to try and help others ;)... When I feel like it, I will polish a plenum or robo halo mod some headlights to sell.. We go to local estate auctions, buy some crap for cheap, and then put it on eBay and actually make some money *sometimes*:suspect:. But my significant other is retired military and retired school teacher that had some smart investments.

[akotten]

Mechanical Engineer - Just got out of college and doing Test Engineering for Belcan/Caterpillar.

Very cool...I'm hoping to land an internship with Caterpillar this summer. Mechanical Engineering FTW!

[mb7050]

nothing

[nodoze]

im a heavy equipment mechanic , go into mines and fix shit

[ralbe]

Working at Discount Tire :sulk: only putting about 30 hours a week. Sucks
Im also a Part time student

Raul B

[Gene]

I've seen your welds and I wish half the guys we have could tig as well as you! we only have a couple of bad ass tig welders. all the rest just think they are badass.
shit, i'd go work for BAE!
what do they pay welders there?

[jrod]

I am A Car Sales Man/FI Prouducer.. And a Wholesaler.

[MNRVR4]

I fix these
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll68/MNRVR4/IMG_0040.jpg
As a sergeant in the USMC :p

[Alex3000gt]

Very cool...I'm hoping to land an internship with Caterpillar this summer. Mechanical Engineering FTW!

Get a recruiter's business card and call them until their head explodes. Recruiters usually end up just throwing your resume away otherwise, they're very mean people! haha.

[Alex3000gt]

I fix these
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll68/MNRVR4/IMG_0040.jpg
As a sergeant in the USMC :p

http://www.usfunds.com/media/images/frank-talk-images/jul-dec2010/AustinPowers-070910.jpg

You look like you just pulled an Austin powers in that picture!

[Austin@STM]

LOL at above^

I am a tech here at STM which supports my car addictions, and teaches me something new everyday.

[kjzstealth]

lift driver in a furniture factory, but Army National Guard money pays for the car parts

[akotten]

Get a recruiter's business card and call them until their head explodes. Recruiters usually end up just throwing your resume away otherwise, they're very mean people! haha.

Ha! If it boils down to it, I may have to. I've got a few connections so I might have a chance.

[marshallh]

Writing verilog and coding C for FPGAs, building up a product to sell to keep my lights on while I keep going towards Copmuter Engineering

[Hans@GZP]

lift driver in a furniture factory, but Army National Guard money pays for the car parts

So, uh.... any discounts? :)

Remodeling the house right now and I'm in need of some new furniture

[Mean Green]

I'm unemployed and broke as hell...so broke I can't even afford to fix my only car...

vewy sad I know...can't win for loosin..lol

[Sin'sVr4]

wow, this thread took off. I have a degree in computer engineering and had my CCNA certification, but did the car thing in 05 and never looked back. cant blame me for making 97k my first yr in the car business. That was in sales. Now im the used car manager and make all the dough ;)

[Atrosity]

wow, this thread took off. I have a degree in computer engineering and had my CCNA certification, but did the car thing in 05 and never looked back. cant blame me for making 97k my first yr in the car business. That was in sales. Now im the used car manager and make all the dough ;)

I am still getting my CCNA with a bunch of random bs certs, was it worth it?

[RealMcCoy]

I fix other peoples money pits...

[I-AM-FURLONG]

im unemployed, lookin for a job

[I-AM-FURLONG]

I sell cell phones. Pays more than you'd guess.

I was looking into working at a verizon or att outlet. I applied, but want to know how you like working at a cell phone store.

[onebadmollafolla]

I was looking into working at a verizon or att outlet. I applied, but want to know how you like working at a cell phone store.

I don't work for either. My company is phenomenal. Never seen a company go out of their way to please employees as much as mine. I can't speak for the others. I know I had an offer at Sprint but it didn't even compare to this. I make roughly what a full timer at Sprint does working part time. (~27hrs/week)

[terrets]

And what company is this onebadmollafolla?? lol

[onebadmollafolla]

And what company is this onebadmollafolla?? lol

US Cellular. We aren't huge (6th largetst IIRC) but we pack a punch. Badass job. I absolutely love taking care of customers. That pile with great pay and an great company I absolutely love it.

[terrets]

US Cellular. We aren't huge (6th largetst IIRC) but we pack a punch. Badass job. I absolutely love taking care of customers. That pile with great pay and an great company I absolutely love it.

Did you have any experience in sales before you got this job? I am so sick of cleaning and I am looking for a new job. I was hoping in the IT or electronics field but anything would be better then cleaning haha.

[colt45 gto]

CIO - Day job
Computer parts sale (bulk) - Personal business
For ever student - In May I will have bachelors in Information technology and Minor's in Computer Science, Economics, and Cyber Security specialized in computer forensics.

so your gunna be NCIS's new Abbey?

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

CIO - Day job
Computer parts sale (bulk) - Personal business
For ever student - In May I will have bachelors in Information technology and Minor's in Computer Science, Economics, and Cyber Security specialized in computer forensics.

[i3igpete]

Mechanical Engineer - Just got out of college and doing Test Engineering for Belcan/Caterpillar.

does that mean you're chicago crew new?

[ictponder]

I am a 12v Technician, it pays very poorly as the industry is dying. Most vehicles come from the factory now with all the features we can add. Thus, my car gets neglected as I live paycheck to paycheck paying bills.

[jba3]

I rob banks.

^ THIS!


Software Engineer

(really. sadly. that ^)

[SEOhioVR4]

wow, this thread took off. I have a degree in computer engineering and had my CCNA certification, but did the car thing in 05 and never looked back. cant blame me for making 97k my first yr in the car business. That was in sales. Now im the used car manager and make all the dough ;)

My dad has sold cars for 20 years, and people are often quite surprised how much you can make if your really good at it.




I am currently a student, but work part time for a Chevrolet/Mitsubishi dealer doing web stuff.

[onebadmollafolla]

Did you have any experience in sales before you got this job? I am so sick of cleaning and I am looking for a new job. I was hoping in the IT or electronics field but anything would be better then cleaning haha.

Yeah, I had about 3 years sales experience.

EDIT: I should also add that I'm a full time student as well.

[blackrob]

I am still getting my CCNA with a bunch of random bs certs, was it worth it?

It all depends on where you live. When I lived in Colorado Springs I could get a job with just my CCNA and a security clearance during my lunch break. I moved to Raleigh where half of the workforce here has at least a bachelors degree; now I can't get a call back with 7 years experience in the field. That's why I'm trying to join the upper half of the workforce that has their degree. I'm broke now, but I should be ballin' in a few years. Where's that gif of Obama making it rain. LOL That's what popped in my head when I said that.

[Echo419]

I'm a part tiem stripper and I do hair

[cage182000]

Wedding Photographer

[Quick VR-4]

Bank VP



I rob banks.
:13:

[I-AM-FURLONG]

I have my own business, Furlong Headlight Restoration. I'm not getting many clients at all. But that's all i got.

[Amphiron]

i assemble circuit boards

[Atrosity]

I rob banks.

Like sneaky sneaky at night or bust through the front door with a gun, all balls out style?

[Alex3000gt]

does that mean you're chicago crew new?
I'm in Peoria. About two hours and some change out from I- 294. You'd have to really compell me to make it to a Chicago meet, haha.

[Polygon]

I have my own business with computers. I'm also a field engineer for HP.

[TwIzTeD_3kGt]

I work on other people's money pits.

[Mean Green]

I work on other people's money pits.

werd fix mine!..lol

[i3igpete]

I'm in Peoria. About two hours and some change out from I- 294. You'd have to really compell me to make it to a Chicago meet, haha.

ah i was thinking that you might be at the aurora office

[FeaRpb]

Network Administrator
Computer Tech (Also freelance Computer Tech)

[Simace]

Director of Information Technology

[Jeremy C]

I get to read people's complaints about how they don't understand their mortgages, then laugh at them. Then I send letters back saying how we're sorry we can't accommodate whatever hair brained request they were making. Occasionally I send them some money for my company's screw-ups. Currently learning the ins and outs of the credit system to start working on fixing credit reporting (I HATE bankruptcy...). It's rather nice as I make decent pay, and my headphones rarely ever come off my head. :)

[1stStealthN/A]

Almost retired, save 3Ss as a hobby. No, not for profit, lol.

[CoreyB]

Plasma process engineering technician. I assist engineers in the development of the latest plasma metal cutting technologies. Its not enough to support my ride, so it spends a lot of time sitting.

[gerber93tt]

meh... theres jobs at both ends of the sprectrum, and im near the bottom. i sling pizza's right now, sometimes run the shop cuz i can do everything. about to be heading to school soon. hey it is a dead end but it got me lots of rides.... and my geo ftw

[CoreyB]

Pizza will always be in demand man.

[Noodlez94]

Air transportation Air Force

[ChargerX3]

apprentice Heavy equipment tech in the oil sands with al the big stuff... cat 797 komat 930/960 :)
Those are some nice machines

Mechanical Engineer - Just got out of college and doing Test Engineering for Belcan/Caterpillar.

Good field atm.

I pretty much sell the above mentioned.

http://img.directindustry.com/images_di/photo-g/crawler-excavator-operating-weight-40942.jpg

[ntcmpjg]

im currently in Iraq with the Army. 7+ years in and i hate my job

[MightyMouse]

Unix systems engineer, part time student, parent of 3, starting a performance parts shop, and I'm secretly batman

.

[deemo99]

Director - Manufacturing at our family owned machine shop. 45 CNCs, complete secondary services and welding. I have waited a LONG time to get my finances straightened out to the point we could put some scrilla to the cause this year. In fact, Tomei bov is supposed to be here today, hoping to take first drive of the year on 16t build:)

[AaronVR4]

Porn Star

[Dbeltran24]

I manage distribution of Consumable supplies to the US Patent and Trademark Office.
I have a side business repairing XBOX 360's
I'm currently learning how to program apps for DROID

[j2k4]

Unix systems engineer, part time student, parent of 3, starting a performance parts shop, and I'm secretly batman

.

Huh.

I would never have guessed that last part.

[SilverJester]

Full time Computer Science student. Part time (35hours-ish) assistant manager at a small soccer shop. For guys with the computer science and software engineering degrees...any advice on getting your first job?

[Jstarr427]

Working as a Technician, working on mostly BMW, Audi, Volvo, etc... and going to school.

[Atrosity]

Porn Star

Any movies?

[ChargerX3]

Any movies?

Creeper
http://ts3.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=265832893486&id=861c309d35a4bc72439effd83b9167ec&url=http%3a%2f%2fsphotos.ak.fbcdn.net%2fhphotos-ak-snc4%2fhs248.snc4%2f39761_101506353239733_10000141 1056615_9545_32

[consuming3000gt]

Used to work at a factory running barstock saws, got laid off, now I'm planning on joining the Navy.

[elyria_boy]

I am a regional salesman for a major rebuilder of clutches, water pumps, and torque amplifiers for tractors as well as light, medium, and heavy duty trucks. We also sell new and used parts. Everything from the radiator to the seat. Anybody wanna throw a tractor turbo on their frankenstein let me know. :p

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

Full time Computer Science student. Part time (35hours-ish) assistant manager at a small soccer shop. For guys with the computer science and software engineering degrees...any advice on getting your first job?

Easiest way is to know some body; otherwise have your paper work in order (degree, certs, and what not...) If you get your A+ and N+ you can also start with some day contract jobs to get your feet wet. I was lucky years ago and knew someone that got me in.

[DrGonzo]

I was working for Microsoft as a Senior Support Engineer till they decided to close our office here in Raleigh. I just started a job this week as a Support Analyst for a software company dealing in Utilities Management. I got lucky as I am working with one of my fellow Microsoft co-workers. It's a small company but they are growing really fast. They are already starting to expand operations west. I should be able to climb the corporate ladder fast with this company!

[gtouk1981]

I drive these in the port in portsmouth uk

http://i786.photobucket.com/albums/yy144/gtouk1981/mmdcranes.jpg

[eljefefx]

I kill babies, steal oil and apparently I am a power hungry mod who is paid a six figure salary by AF for having a green name.

[Trab]

I smoke crack while watching homosexual porn...

[CoreyB]

Jeff, I think its crazy that people have come down on you for being a mod. I don't have a long history with you, however I cant say you have done anything to make me dislike you. Sure you have called me out when I have made very general statements. But you have always done it in a way that I could explain myself before you jump all over me.
Much respect to you for your real job. Protecting our freedoms and giving others a chance to enjoy it as well.

[j2k4]

I kill babies, steal oil and apparently I am a power hungry mod who is paid a six figure salary by AF for having a green name.

So, you're the one.

[R/T93]

Pump and valve mechanic for SSBN submarines (Yes those are the ones with hundreds of nuclear warheads, eat shit if you are gonna hate with some anti military bullshit) I take a HUGE amount of pride in my job knowing that I MAKE A DIFFERENCE. We have NEVER had a sub leave a refit late, EVER. The work I do is inherently important and has an impact to the operation and safety of several hundred sailors hundreds of feet below the surface of the ocean, all across the pacific.

It's awesome, btw

[enigma9o7]

Electrical Engineer in Silicon Valley (job title: r&d hardware engineer). But I spent more time & money on my car when I was a student; taxes, student loans, and cost of living....

[j2k4]

Pump and valve mechanic for SSBN submarines (Yes those are the ones with hundreds of nuclear warheads, eat shit if you are gonna hate with some anti military bullshit) I take a HUGE amount of pride in my job knowing that I MAKE A DIFFERENCE. We have NEVER had a sub leave a refit late, EVER. The work I do is inherently important and has an impact to the operation and safety of several hundred sailors hundreds of feet below the surface of the ocean, all across the pacific.

It's awesome, btw

The nuclear navy is awesome; probably the most efficient of our military efforts.

I work with several ex- and retired sub guys; they are supremely capable and don't stand for incompetence in those they work with.

Kudos to you, sir.

[IPD]

i give z-jay's for $100 a pop.

[dpfsharkbait]

Drug dealer.....

[DocWalt]

I smell smack. lol

[brutten]

I kill babies, steal oil and apparently I am a power hungry mod who is paid a six figure salary by AF for having a green name.


nobody ever said you were paid. :lol:

[dbest671]

I kill babies, steal oil and apparently I am a power hungry mod who is paid a six figure salary by AF for having a green name.

Wait, What... that's it I quit. J/K

[sak1782]

I own an Alternative Investment Brokerage. We do the structuring of financial instruments, stock loans, 401k loans, IRA loans, project financing, Gold Arbitrage, etc...I am also 1/4 partner in a stand alone SWIFT portal service. Another boring financial company, but it makes money, and is on autopilot for the most part.

I work from home most days, and have a free schedule to play with my kids, spend time with my wife, and enjoy my hobbies.

[J-Groove]

I work from home most days, and have a free schedule to play with my kids, spend time with my wife, and enjoy my hobbies.

That right there is awesome! :cool:

-John

[GTO Assassin]

I work two jobs. Freelance editor on most weekends, and also meter reader for the gas company five days a week. Oh, and dog fighting on the side.

Scotty

[Ninja Performance]

This IS what I do.

-Chris

[beepbeep]

I do him^^^^^

[Ninja Performance]

I do him^^^^^

I see what you did there...or here...something

-Chris

[jbuhrman]

I used to work on these
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/0d/SH-60_Seahawk.jpg


Now I work on the AC&R systems on these

http://www.fleetweeksandiego.org/images/events/events_usscurts.jpg

Im an E-5 in the navy

[ChargerX3]

I do him^^^^^


I see what you did there...or here...something

-Chris
LOL...was so waiting for that comment. Awesome!

[CoopKill]

Foreman/Lead Carpenter, I pound wood all day!

[IPD]

Foreman/Lead Carpenter, I pound wood all day!

that's what she said.

[CoopKill]

that's what she said.:ammicco:

[VR-4ever]

Defense contracting.

[carmiencke]

Nice. guess my theory for people who own these cars have good jobs is mostly spot on! No way kids working at mcdonalds can afford these money pits. (no offense if you do work at a resturant)

Oh come on i worked at footlocker and sonic after that making minuim wage when i had my sl.

[jtvr4]

1. CEO of an mid sized IT company.
2. Slumlord. Section 8 housing.
3. Part owner of an indoor paintball arena.
4. Owner of a medical practice software design business.

[onyxice]

Computer Technician for a local company, do a bit of everything computer related.

[Luke@tirerack]

look at screen name

[nosferatudracon]

Software Implementation and Business Consultant for a mid-sized family owned German software company in a pretty cool niche industry. Also starting to get into some real estate investing...trying to figure out starting my own business too, just don't know in what yet.

[My92Stealth]

Auto tech at family owned shop...want to get the hell out though

[ABattaglia]

Sales rep in the HVAC industry. Part time loss prevention agent at macys.

[CoreyB]

Dont like wrenching Justin ?

[DrkZide]

United States Army Infantry until an accident screwed my knee. Now I'm IT for Xerox in downtown Denver until the next LE Academy picks up. Hoping to get on SWAT in a few years or my knee well enough to possibly go back to 11B, given it hasn't gone more downhill. This economy has driven lots of unsavory people to the military. There are some real idiots I don't trust with my life.

[Purdue3KGT]

5th year college student...

Hence why I own a base. Haha

[stealthee]

I work for a small company that sells bedliners to the international market. 99.9% of our customers are outside the US, so the economic crisis here in the US hasn't really affected our sales.

I started in January as a Logistics Team Leader, otherwise known as a glorified shipper/receiver. I just recently, as in last week, was promoted to Production Planner. It pays the bills, and thats all that matters.

[IPD]

United States Army Infantry until an accident screwed my knee. Now I'm IT for Xerox in downtown Denver until the next LE Academy picks up. Hoping to get on SWAT in a few years or my knee well enough to possibly go back to 11B, given it hasn't gone more downhill. This economy has driven lots of unsavory people to the military. There are some real idiots I don't trust with my life.

i can identify with that; it's both on the officer and enlisted sides. it's probably worse on the officer side. officer spouses can be almost as bad. i have very, very few real friends--and it's probably because i see what i do as a job, not a glorified badge of honor which entitles me to some mystical form of "sucking-up" from those around me.

there are good people out there though.

[CoreyB]

I can only imagine the idiots you guy must get surrounded with at times.It must be tough not knowing whether or not your men around you will do the right thing and keep you guys safe. Thank you for you sacrifice guys.

[I-AM-FURLONG]

Everyone has such good jobs. I wonder why i'm still unemployed. With a Geography major and a geology minor i would expect to get at least something over 15$ a hour. Yet i find myself only getting accepted to 9$ an hour jobs which cant fund crap.Damn

[I-AM-FURLONG]

Maybe i should enlist in the Navy

[CoreyB]

Maybe you are over qualified for the jobs you are applying for ? I wish you luck man. Sucks to hear you have such a nice education but dont have the opportunity to use it.

[I-AM-FURLONG]

Yes, I have listed my resume on careerbuilder and monster and job search. There isn't really that much i can find out where i'm at. It's not like i live in the middle of nowhere. I live an hour outside L.A and don't have much to pick at. I'm just getting desperate and applying for whatever.

[DrkZide]

Maybe i should enlist in the Navy

Honestly I would go Air Force. Those guys used to get extra pay for staying on our bases for "substandard accommodations".

[Ghey]

involuntary motivational speaker to those who need to think positive

[IPD]

Honestly I would go Air Force. Those guys used to get extra pay for staying on our bases for "substandard accommodations".

you'd be surprised. we've had the same problem with contractors.

[DrkZide]

Whatever happened to "Embrace the Suck"?

[Hammer]

Everyone has such good jobs. I wonder why i'm still unemployed. With a Geography major and a geology minor i would expect to get at least something over 15$ a hour. Yet i find myself only getting accepted to 9$ an hour jobs which cant fund crap.Damn

Yea I can believe that. 35 years ago I paid $8 an hour for general labor. I refinished homes. That was 1975. General labor should be paying at least $15 today in the midwest cost adjusted for the coasts. IMHO. With a college degree you should be starting over $20. IMHO. Our economy can not keep taking from those that already are underpaid.

[I-AM-FURLONG]

I know. It's insane. I have a side business restoring headlights, but all the dealers i try to sell my services to have someone who can't even speak english doing there lights for $15 a pair. I cannot compete with this whatsoever. I do get some private clients. I usually charge $100 with 5 year warranty which is 5 times more then other people offer. But when i do get business i usually get a 50% tip :) All I can do is pray

[WestAusGTO]

Everyone has such good jobs. I wonder why i'm still unemployed. With a Geography major and a geology minor i would expect to get at least something over 15$ a hour. Yet i find myself only getting accepted to 9$ an hour jobs which cant fund crap.Damn

emigrate.. Welders here get A$2000 per day which is approx US$1990 per day... Geologists get more of course..

(here is Western Australia)

[a2j]

stealing oil... somewhere down south... and lots of it. few trucks a day or so

[I-AM-FURLONG]

emigrate.. Welders here get A$2000 per day which is approx US$1990 per day... Geologists get more of course..

(here is Western Australia)

WTF!!!! I really can't stand California anymore. It's overpriced and a ripoff

[terrets]

How much is the price of living in Australia though? Im trying to get a new job...something better then $8.50 an hour. o.0....

[thor'svr4]

my job is to pretty much be the bitch boy at a factory. whatever they need something im the guy who gets the random job. i love it though because there’s nothing better than walking into work and never knowing what your going to spend the day doing. my boss came up to me one day and asked me if i knew construction. i told him a little bit and he handed me a home depot credit card and told me to build a locker room, if i needed i could rent a truck. no other instruction. no dimensions, budget, color, nothing. i wasnt even told where he wanted me to build it. just complete freedom to do what i wanted as long as he had a locker room built. this type of situation happens at least once or twice a week. its pretty cool knowing they trust me so much.

plus 72hrs a week, 40 at $9.25 reg time + 32 at time and a half. im happy with my pay check lol.

[onebadmollafolla]

emigrate.. Welders here get A$2000 per day which is approx US$1990 per day... Geologists get more of course..

(here is Western Australia)

Hold on. Let me get this straight, assuming I am reading this right. Welders in Australia make over a half million dollars a year on average?

[terrets]

my job is to pretty much be the bitch boy at a factory. whatever they need something im the guy who gets the random job. i love it though because there’s nothing better than walking into work and never knowing what your going to spend the day doing. my boss came up to me one day and asked me if i knew construction. i told him a little bit and he handed me a home depot credit card and told me to build a locker room, if i needed i could rent a truck. no other instruction. no dimensions, budget, color, nothing. i wasnt even told where he wanted me to build it. just complete freedom to do what i wanted as long as he had a locker room built. this type of situation happens at least once or twice a week. its pretty cool knowing they trust me so much.

plus 72hrs a week, 40 at $9.25 reg time + 32 at time and a half. im happy with my pay check lol.

Sounds like a fun job. Das a lotta hours though. Bet your car loves all the money you have for it :D.




Thats what I was thinkin onebadmollafolla. Damn! Im a pretty good welder. Imma move to Australia and go to school.

[onebadmollafolla]

Sounds like a fun job. Das a lotta hours though. Bet your car loves all the money you have for it :D.




Thats what I was thinkin onebadmollafolla. Damn! Im a pretty good welder. Imma move to Australia and go to school.

I'd learn how to type first. :p

[ntcmpjg]

United States Army Infantry until an accident screwed my knee. Now I'm IT for Xerox in downtown Denver until the next LE Academy picks up. Hoping to get on SWAT in a few years or my knee well enough to possibly go back to 11B, given it hasn't gone more downhill. This economy has driven lots of unsavory people to the military. There are some real idiots I don't trust with my life.

I know were your coming from, since 2003 when I joined the army shit has gone downhill. I never seen so many people getting wavers for felonies before and get a secret clearance. but I have to trust my buddies in my company now but I moving as soon as I get back to Bragg

[Roy]

I'm a Network Engineer. So I spend most of my time working on Cisco 7600s, 4500s, 3800s, ASA firewalls, Linux & Solars servers, and a lot of other shit.
http://wistreetscene.com/roy/images/15150_512008087454_292300185_477273_2249537_n.jpg

http://wistreetscene.com/roy/images/40061_516274243044_292300185_613510_7507768_n.jpg

[terrets]

I'm a Network Engineer. So I spend most of my time working on Cisco 7600s, 4500s, 3800s, ASA firewalls, Linux & Solars servers, and a lot of other shit.
http://wistreetscene.com/roy/images/15150_512008087454_292300185_477273_2249537_n.jpg

http://wistreetscene.com/roy/images/40061_516274243044_292300185_613510_7507768_n.jpg

Cisco?WOOOOT. I love Cisco...Mind me asking where you went to school and what your pay is? I am trying to figure out what I should do for school.

Eh onbadmollafolla.... :givesfinger: I typ hw evr I dam wel pleaze :D. I was just having fun btw :)

[Roy]

Cisco?WOOOOT. I love Cisco...Mind me asking where you went to school and what your pay is? I am trying to figure out what I should do for school.

School just wasn't for me, I went to NWTC for a short time but decided not to continue. I'm just working on the CCSP certification right now. Pay is good, but of course I always want more.

[DocWalt]

I hate our Cisco products, FWIW. They sound like jets taking off, lol. They're easy to work with though :p

[DrkZide]

I hate our Cisco products, FWIW. They sound like jets taking off, lol. They're easy to work with though :p

They might have the temperature sensors located in the wrong spot.

[DocWalt]

There are no temp sensors, they're just basic switches. We have them in an open air rack with Netgear switches that are just about as capable, and the Netgear switches have no fans. They're also much newer than the Cisco ones.

[terrets]

I hate our Cisco products, FWIW. They sound like jets taking off, lol. They're easy to work with though :p

:lol: I was talking about their security and stuffs :D.

How good is the pay Roy?? I may have to do that. I really need a new job instead of cleaning. Where are you getting your certification? Ya I dont like school much either :)...I was at MSOE for a year and a half but I just couldnt get myself to do any homework or study :). Granted I was passing but not with very good grades. We had a rocking Cisco set up there :).

[Roy]

The newer fan trays have multiple speeds they can run at, so most of our routers are quiet until they get a heavy load on them. But I do have some older 3750s with bad fans that are too loud to run on my desk without annoying the hell out of me.

I've got a PDF of the certification guide so I'm just reading that myself, then I'll test somewhere in town.

[3000vr4kyspyder]

Professional hit man by night, own a commercial building maintenance company by day!

[terrets]

Damn. Your car fits you perfectly then :D

[reallyxxxxxxloud]

emigrate.. Welders here get A$2000 per day which is approx US$1990 per day... Geologists get more of course..

(here is Western Australia)

MMMM not quite what its all cracked up to be... This is the pay check of oil rig work and mine welders and the jobs are not that easy to get!!! Nor are the conditions nice...

[Echo419]

I update all this bank software for the 2012 switch. it's boring really.... thing is I hate my job and I don't think I'm going back.

[stealthee]

I update all this bank software for the 2012 switch. it's boring really.... thing is I hate my job and I don't think I'm going back.

PC load letter. What the fuck does that mean?

[jba3]

PC load letter. What the fuck does that mean?

It would be this mat that you would put on the floor ... and would have different CONCLUSIONS written on it that you could JUMP TO.

[stealthee]

Hey Peter, man, check out channel 9, check out this chick.

[Broch]

I'm a Network Engineer. So I spend most of my time working on Cisco 7600s, 4500s, 3800s, ASA firewalls, Linux & Solars servers, and a lot of other shit.


Ever run across checkpoint firewalls?

[jba3]

I update all this bank software for the 2012 switch. it's boring really.... thing is I hate my job and I don't think I'm going back.


PC load letter. What the fuck does that mean?


It would be this mat that you would put on the floor ... and would have different CONCLUSIONS written on it that you could JUMP TO.


Hey Peter, man, check out channel 9, check out this chick.

The thread train has officially been derailed. :lol:

Ironically, I do write software. Just not for banks.

[Jimvr4]

I design these:

http://www.ssloral.com/images/products/renderings/DirecT_VIIS.jpg

[terrets]

^Niceee

[dfoster101]

lol was outa work for awhile cause i borke my head open and fractured my back but im working again making 9 bucks an hour washing dishes a a mexican joint my buddy owns hence why i havent been able to afford gettin my front main fixed but i will get it fixed soon i hope !! actually its hard to even find anyone that can and or will work on my car !! wtf is that about .. its not like its a ferrari or some sorta exotic its a dayum dodge stealth ffs,, well mitsu depending on how you look at it but still ;(

[Echo419]

I design these:

http://www.ssloral.com/images/products/renderings/DirecT_VIIS.jpg

Nebulas? are you God? if so could talk to my dog about jumping into the bed after I fall asleep? I tell her to stay down and she does while I'm awake but as soon as I'm out, *BAM* and when I try to roll over there this little 40lb dog taking up my whole bed. thanks in advance.

[milkshakes]

I'm a Local 147 Sandhog in New York City.

Underground Construction, building water tunnels and subway systems every night.

[Jimvr4]

Nebulas? are you God? if so could talk to my dog about jumping into the bed after I fall asleep? I tell her to stay down and she does while I'm awake but as soon as I'm out, *BAM* and when I try to roll over there this little 40lb dog taking up my whole bed. thanks in advance.

Be thankful you don't have a 150 lb dog, lol

[skater334]

Marine Corps

[I-AM-FURLONG]

Parts Delivery driver for a Jeep/Subaru/Dodge dealership. Only 10 a hour.

[jbeard1]

Ahh lets see... I work an an Insurance Agency here in Gastonia, NC :) Pretty nice pay, which allows me to spend even MORE money on my car haha

[Echo419]

Be thankful you don't have a 150 lb dog, lol

damn that's a big dog! I don't think I've ever even had a 150 girl in there. :lol:

[CoreyB]

damn that's a big dog! I don't think I've ever even had a 150 girl in there. :lol:

You probably just don't remember....:w00t:

[arthur92710]

I find long threads and read them just to post a small comment.

Full time EE/CompE student.
Random PC repair, tutoring, want to do some work at home.

[3000GT MR]

i turn this
http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af38/KontosVR4/IMG00113-20101025-0125.jpg
http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af38/KontosVR4/IMG00114-20101025-0125.jpg

Into this
http://i991.photobucket.com/albums/af38/KontosVR4/g4.jpg

[Echo419]

You probably just don't remember....:w00t:

touche'

[11secondFWD]

Student. Every semester I get myself more gifts with the left over money!

[terrets]

Haha damn you got some nice gifts!

[blindmist]

Job? Whats that?

[GTOJOE]

Used to manage the largest laptop repair business in Australia. Hated it so I sold my house in Melbourne and moved to Cairns. Now I work as a laptop technician and laptop sales and make $21/hr. I'm just glad mine hasn't cost me too much.

[ver fer]

Unemployed Electrical Engineer. I'm thinking about going back to school so I can defer my loans until I can find a job.


...I was at MSOE for a year and a half but I just couldnt get myself to do any homework or study :). Granted I was passing but not with very good grades.

Really, when was that? I graduated in '08.

[terrets]

I was there in Fall 08' to Jan 10' Or some month. I dont remember when I left :lol:

[JohnnyTurbo]

I recently got an appointed position that has me administering a tution assistance program for our plant's employees along with overseeing the Joint Technical Training that goes on to keep our skilled trades workforce up to speed on all the new equipment that is coming into our location. One of my job aspects is doing the needs analysis for the Technical training so we can get an idea of who needs what training to do the job assignment at hand. Before this, I spent the last 15 years as a journeyman Machine Repairman and Machinist with the most recent 7 years dealing with resistance spot welding and robots on a daily basis. I make a good paycheck, but is due to the hours that I live at my plant. This year I will wind up working just short of 3100 hours for the year. A 40 hour week year is 2080 hours, so this year will be like working 18 months in a 12 month span. Good money, no life.

[JasonY]

Job? Whats that?

....reefers...

:D

Jason

[BigTyla]

Rocket science, though the only money I spend on cars at the moment is the monthly car payment on the Z. And I don't mind that one bit right now. :)