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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 10:32 AM
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Internal Auditor and Fraud Examiner for a large nurse staffing organization. Big change from my former job as high school teacher and coach.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 10:37 AM
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IT Software Engineer/Analyst for WI DOT during the day, & baker/chef/candy-maker at night when I'm not motoring!
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 10:52 AM
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Tax accountant for public accounting firm.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 11:10 AM
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Internal audit manager for a video game company. (tickmarks FTW!)

In a former life, an auditor/consultant at several public accounting firms.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 11:25 AM
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Federal Records Officer and historian for a land and water agency
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 11:51 AM
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Interesting thread! That other one, where we posted pics of what else lives in our garages, had me wondering what you all did to afford those Lambos, custom Vettes, etc.

As for me, I'm a Technology Training Specialist and webmaster for our local school district. I teach the teachers how to use their classroom technology most effectively via online and live training, podcasts, a newsletter, and so forth. In previous careers, I was a Senior Courseware Developer for a major aerospace contractor, a Technical Artist, a Draftsman, etc.

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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 12:24 PM
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College student and Barista (4am-1PM). Definitely not the most glorious job in the world but hey it has benefits and pays the bills. I'm glad I still even have a job after last year.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 02:09 PM
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Mental Health Therapist in-patient.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 03:31 PM
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Internet sales of Asian antiques and ancient art from South America, Africa and Oceania countries. Also antique and estate jewellery.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 04:55 PM
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Art Teacher!
I love it but the education system in this country stinks royally so I'm on the hunt (again). I teach anything and everything, from Pottery to Graphic Design to Drawing and Painting.

So I'm probably going to do what majority of my peers do at this point. Say screw it, go back for my Masters and work some crappy part time job.

In the meantime, I do my own art and sell it on the side where I can.
Check it out, buy stuff... http://www.etsy.com/shop/Deladriel3
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 04:56 PM
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I work for my wife! I used to design plastic products and tooling. If your coffee has a Dart Container lid on it I probably designed it.

My relationship with Molly started at MOTD in 2008. She raised dairy goats in Tennessee and had invented a line of herbal dietary supplements for animals. We moved the biz here to Michigan and work out of our home, selling over the 'net. It really is a dream come true after working 8-5 for 25 years.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 05:38 PM
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Pit Bull Tickler.





Just kidding, I work in a Group Home with people who are developmentally disabled.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 05:48 PM
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I'm a test driver for a multinational automobile manufacturer headquatered in Germany. I cant reveal my empolyer, but they are known by three letters, first is B, and third is W. I critique cars produced by one of their wholly owned subsidiaries, again I cant revel the name, but it's a four letter name that some people equate to very small. It's truly a tough job driving these small cars every day, I don't get any days off. I'm required to drive on local streets, highways, and challenging winding roads. Yeah I know what your thinking, I should be looking for a new job, but I'm afraid of change, and I need to support my family. I've been asked to drive their standard and something called their S models. Recently I was required to drive something they refer to as their Club Man model. I thought that would mean I would have to learn how to play golf and join a country club. But I was mistaken. Anyway a job's a job, and I just wake-up each morning and say I should be thankful that I'm employed. Just when I thought the worst was behind me I've been told I'll be required to drive their newest vehicle that they claim will be better than a dog sled on snowy roads. I'm starting to think it's time to learn how to flip hamburgers at a local eatery.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 06:11 PM
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Unemployed from the printing industry 13 months ago, now a truck driver.
Keep On Truckin!
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by iamsteve710
I'm a test driver for a multinational automobile manufacturer headquatered in Germany. I cant reveal my empolyer, but they are known by three letters, first is B, and third is W. I critique cars produced by one of their wholly owned subsidiaries, again I cant revel the name, but it's a four letter name that some people equate to very small. It's truly a tough job driving these small cars every day, I don't get any days off. I'm required to drive on local streets, highways, and challenging winding roads. Yeah I know what your thinking, I should be looking for a new job, but I'm afraid of change, and I need to support my family. I've been asked to drive their standard and something called their S models. Recently I was required to drive something they refer to as their Club Man model. I thought that would mean I would have to learn how to play golf and join a country club. But I was mistaken. Anyway a job's a job, and I just wake-up each morning and say I should be thankful that I'm employed. Just when I thought the worst was behind me I've been told I'll be required to drive their newest vehicle that they claim will be better than a dog sled on snowy roads. I'm starting to think it's time to learn how to flip hamburgers at a local eatery.

You sound like you really hate your job...
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 08:18 PM
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IT Perl Developer (7am to 4pm).
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 09:19 PM
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I have odd hours. It could be 0230 monday to 1930 friday straight work in the field or 0600 to 1200 on fridays. It depends. Marine Corps Grunt Corps. oorah.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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I model nude for the art students at my university
 
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 07:19 AM
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US Navy Air Traffic Controller. I'll be a full time student in 6 months though!! woohoo!
 
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 07:45 AM
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I manage the NAPA Auto Parts store, here in West Allis , WI. We even have some MINI parts.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 08:53 AM
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Up to yesterday i was the K-4 Systems Admin at a public school in NJ. All macs. about 300 computers and about 8 servers, in 5 buildings. LOTS of driving between sites.

As of the 22nd I will be a "Analyst" in a Oracle consulting group. Big change and something totally new to learn. Lots less driving :-( Leaving monday mornings and coming home Thursday/Friday. Mini time on the weekend....also that when i will see the girlfriend too ;-)
 
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 12:10 PM
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Retired from the USAF after serving 22 years and now work for the USAF as a civilian doing quality assurance work overseeing two contract aircraft maintenance contracts on VIP C-40 (Boeing 737) and C-37 (Gulfstream V) aircraft (6:30 AM to 3:30 PM M-F).
 
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 02:05 PM
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Criminal defense attorney. I manage to carry around most of my office in a backpack in the back of my Clubman. Let's hear it for a MacBook and iPhone.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 02:11 PM
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In university, getting my BASc in electrical engineering. I work co-op, which gets me some money--I'm at RIM doing software development at the moment.

Not really sure whether I will jump into a career in engineering. Med school is still on my mind... :P
 
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 03:53 PM
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Radiology technologist (I take xrays) at 3 different facilities...I like variety. And it's not 9-5 usually..I work evenings, no administrators there then
 
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