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Offline kxpegger

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Re: whats everyone do for a living
« Reply #90 on: January 18, 2009, 10:54:35 AM »
21 years retired Navy. First 5 years as a Jet Engine Mechanic and 16 as an Aviation Electronics Tech specializing in calibration.

Since retirement worked at Solar Turbines (industrial gas turbines up tp 30,000 shaft horsepower) at the Kearny Mesa plant in San Diego as a Controls/Instrumentation Tech in the calibration lab. Moved to Las Vegas with my now ex-wife for her job promotion. Worked for Scenic Airlines out of North Las Vegas as a mechanic as I hold an FAA Airframe and Powerplant license too. The last 8 years I've worked as the Senior Controls System Technician at the Clark County Water Reclamation District in Las Vegas.

I've done some other things too like oil field construction and boat engine installer but I ain't writing a resume here.




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Offline superorbital

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Re: whats everyone do for a living
« Reply #91 on: January 18, 2009, 12:04:35 PM »
I am a synthetic organic chemist.  I am currently working on an MBA so I can get out of the lab (It can be a very dangerous place) and maybe get out of the chemical industry.  Too many minor fires and explosions/implosions for my taste.
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Offline alan

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Re: whats everyone do for a living
« Reply #92 on: January 19, 2009, 04:37:19 AM »
That was exactly why I posted my job history! What an incredible amount of talent we have here on this site! I was interested in where we all have come from and all of our endeavors and training and education.......................

Alan :-o :-o :-D :-D :-D
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Offline martinfan30

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Re: whats everyone do for a living
« Reply #93 on: January 20, 2009, 03:10:30 AM »
Work in the vehicle maintenance shop for the city.

Was a 14 year Toyota tech.

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Offline augerman

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Re: whats everyone do for a living
« Reply #94 on: January 20, 2009, 06:36:52 AM »
Many different careers have past, now currently working as a contract designer/ draftsman (mechanical & structural). :-D
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Offline jon snook

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Re: whats everyone do for a living
« Reply #95 on: January 21, 2009, 04:50:42 PM »
i'm a test rider for dirt bike mag.i get to ride all the cool new stuff, as well as all the factory rides.     oh sorry i was dreaming of the ultimate job.  i'm actually a floor covering contractor. i do all the installs for lowe's in my area. got me my k 5
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Offline zokalr13

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Re: whats everyone do for a living
« Reply #96 on: January 24, 2009, 04:01:00 PM »
i am a postal worker[driver] 20 years in- hopefully, retire in 10 more years.. :|the job is great as i am a federal GOV worker and it pays decent[25/hr] i get home by 12:30 pm so i have time to take SPOOKY[my dog]up the ponderosa and hike up into the wilderness ,see deer and scope out where i can ride next... :-D i am blessed and i hope this economic malaise will end soon as i hate to see good people by no fault of their own lose their jobs...good luck and work smarter -not harder!! :roll:
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Offline GDubb

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Re: whats everyone do for a living
« Reply #97 on: January 24, 2009, 08:04:25 PM »
Quote from: zokalr13 on January 24, 2009, 04:01:00 PM
i am blessed and i hope this economic malaise will end soon as i hate to see good people by no fault of their own lose their jobs

I like you already.  Welcome to KXRiders.


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Offline KX500freak

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Re: whats everyone do for a living
« Reply #98 on: January 28, 2009, 03:02:31 AM »
Lost my job as heard today :cry: :x
the plant i was at lost 40 % of their production due to the fin.crises aroud the world,
they make pallets,less goods =less pallets needed to transport them on ...

but as for i,m a fighter i cannot wait this out ,
so i,m busy finding new work..
happen to have lots o resources ,so i might be employed very soon yet again 8-)

this came from a fellow who worked there before ,he said to me ,give it a shot .

this pic will be the rig ill be working on from time to time ,
also a bit of wrenching, and warehousing ,and occasionally some trucking .

hope for me guys ,
i will jump skyhigh when this might come true.

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Offline k5for-life

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Re: whats everyone do for a living
« Reply #99 on: January 30, 2009, 08:18:08 AM »
looks like i will be in the army im putting my papers thru as we speek
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Offline GDubb

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Re: whats everyone do for a living
« Reply #100 on: January 30, 2009, 09:06:25 AM »
Canada has an army?


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Offline Johnniespeed

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Re: whats everyone do for a living
« Reply #101 on: February 04, 2009, 01:08:10 PM »
I am employed again after only six days without a job. In Michigan getting a job is a miracle. I am very grateful to find the same job at the same pay and only having to drive five minutes more to work. The atmosphere is greatly improved at the new job.
   I did not enjoy the six days off, as I was quite concerned about losing my house,my hobbies and the prospect of having to sell my toys.
  I am still a master mechanic for a new car dealer working on Japanese vehicles.
   John
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Offline maddoggy

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Re: whats everyone do for a living
« Reply #102 on: February 04, 2009, 01:35:39 PM »
thats great news there johnnie! i've been hoping to here this from you for a couple of days now. i hope the new job works out well for you and your family.    MADDOGGY
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Offline GDubb

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Re: whats everyone do for a living
« Reply #103 on: February 05, 2009, 09:43:09 AM »
Awesome news Johnnie!  I have been out of work since mid October... just took the tests and applied at the Naval Shipyard up here for their apprenticeship program. I scored really high on the tests, well above the minimum requirements and was even told that it was some of the highest scores they'd seen. So hopefully this works out but there are thousands of people trying to get jobs there right now. Hopefully my test scores and resume stand out. Say a prayer for me guys... I really need this job.


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Re: whats everyone do for a living
« Reply #104 on: February 05, 2009, 01:54:08 PM »
Gdubb
 Your scores and resume are important, and I think a positive attitude helps too. Check the owners manual jeremiah 29-11 for the master plan.
  I too really needed this job as I have grown accustomed to living indoors and eating. I need to build a better financial safety net for bad times.
  John
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