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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 09:57 PM
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20 years Air Traffic Controller. When I retire, I'm going to move next door to Vollgas!!!
 
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 10:04 PM
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Sales Associate at Express for Men clothing.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 11:53 PM
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Interesting thread! I'm a Baker.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 03:05 AM
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Active Duty, Army Nurse Corps, Critical Care RN @ BAMC, FSH, TX.

Please drive safely near & around SA, TX. Rather meet you somewhere else than the Surgical/Trauma ICU.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 03:36 AM
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I'm an emergency physician in T-Towne, a new mini owner (my wife named it Duplo), father to many children (wife and I claim all 5) and very happy to be on the upper 30's MPG instead of my previous 10mpg in a ford f150....
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 03:47 AM
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CT Technologist and proud MINI owner
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 04:38 AM
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I got my degree in Civil Engineering, took 5 years and worked with different firms the whole time I was going to school. Graduated and got a full time job at the last place I was working for...lasted 6 months as I went to 3 days a week (40% pay cut) and found my current job. Manufacturing Engineer for a good size, privately held company making medical device, implants for minimally invasive orthopedic surgery. I have a buddy on the bio-med desgn side who urged me to apply for the manufacturing side. So not quite 9-5..more like 7-3:30 but I get to drive my MINI a minimum of 60 miles each day
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 06:34 AM
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Lots of engineers, but I didn't read any that were mechanical engineers??
Lots of software & civils.. I'll rep the mech engrs!

I work as a Repair Development Engineer for a large Aero Engine/Aerospace company. Basically damaged turbine engines (many from the ones you fly on via delta etc) and evaluate damage and forumlate technical repair documents for repair shops to repair them.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 04:00 PM
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Attorney doing securities litigation and loving the MINI. Definitely not a 9am to 5pm though.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 05:24 PM
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Work in IT for a very successful, relatively small insurance company. At least compared to the ones everyone knows out there. By successful I mean our stock closed today at $396 per share...

Instead of 9-5 for me its 12-8.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 06:45 PM
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by BostonR56S
Lots of engineers, but I didn't read any that were mechanical engineers??
Lots of software & civils.. I'll rep the mech engrs!
Graduated from Penn State Behrend in '09, with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. Working for Uncle Sam in Defense Acquisition.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 07:10 PM
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I started as a mechanical engineer, but work as a marine engineer.

Dave
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 07:15 PM
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i work at Advance Auto Parts, discounts are good too bad we dont carry many mini parts
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 07:47 PM
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9-5? You mean like everyday? Seems excessive.

I am a consultant, working on manufacturing improvement projects for various companies. I save them money and they pay me. I use up all of my free time working on a PhD. The MINI is critical to getting me everywhere I need to be, but I do hate parking it on campus. College students are terrible drivers.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 08:01 PM
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I do graphic design and vehicle graphics. Just started my own business and have already got to do some pretty sweet jobs (Including one soon for a very well know Mini tuner).

Is anyone here versed in PIC programming? I have an idea I would like to see happen. PM me if you are interested and would like to be a part of it.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 08:08 PM
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Physical therapist working in the outpatient hospital setting. I'll give MINI drivers a discount on rehab. services.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 09:26 PM
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Own a boutique sneaker/apparel shop(s) in Socal + Online
 
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 05:16 AM
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Im a Factory Tech for one of the Big 3.My wife and I own our own bussiness and I'm also a Tattooist, Piercer, Sculpter, Airbrush Artist as well as Motorcycle Customiser/Fabricator, and occasional Bartender/Bouncer.


Oh and I also build websites in my spare time.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 06:57 AM
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Software Quality Engineering Lead for a small data storage company. I telecommute mostly, except for the one day a week I have to go into the office for meetings, so look for any excuse to get behind the wheel!
 
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 01:53 PM
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High School Teacher / HS Football Coach / HS Boys & Girls Track Coach . Yes I have a lot on my plate .
El Tiger
 
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 02:01 PM
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Video Editor and Motion Graphics artist. Love what I do!
 
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by jsyang15
Own a boutique sneaker/apparel shop(s) in Socal + Online
What is the name of your shop? If you're not comfortable posting here you can send me a PM. Thanks.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 08:50 AM
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Licensed Architect specializing in large commercial and institutional projects.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by InvaderZim
Licensed Architect specializing in large commercial and institutional projects.
Same here, hopefully the job market is better in Canada than the US. Stuck on a high school C.A. job right now, been stuck doing institutional work since I started. I'm considering a career change to IT, would probably make more money starting out than with all my architecture experience!
 
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