How do you make a living ?

[4runnerchevy]

What do you do for work ? With such a wide variety of people on this site, I was wondering where you get the cash for your Yota ?


I am a mechanic/welder for the amusement ride industry.

[YotaFun]

I work at a supermarket chain here on the east coast.

The unfortunetly, any money that I makes goes for my Yota, just not in the ways I would like :shake:

Dang gas.....

EDIT: I go to college full time, but I don't consider it a job, I consider it a punsishment, I am not getting any reward for it (untill I got to UTI :D)

[amgraham]

I'm a full time college student, automotive mechanic, and I do custom metal fabrication on the side.

[Erich_870]

Civil Engineer in Alaska :D

Erich

[4LowLocked]

Graphic Artist for Television (sports, news, etc) I am currently in charge of training for the company that makes the graphic software so I essentially travel the world and train TV stations, hotels, casinos, etc

[04 Rocko Taco]

I am a Project Manager for the Georgia Superior Court Clerks Authority.

[randver]

i am a U.S. Navy Corpsman. currently working as an operating room tech

[Seanz0rz]

full time student here at Cal Poly Pomona in Engineering Technology.

i used to have a (very) small tech support business i ran from junior year of highschool up until about 2 years ago. work started interfering with school and i would go 3 months with no work, and then a month of working 12 hour days. needed something that paid biweekly and had "normal" hours.

this summer i hope to get a job at an auto parts store (learn even more about cars) and maybe start another business making certain items for the 3rd gen (more to come on that later). after i graduate, look to get a job in either the defense sector or with an offroad company.

[gilby4runner]

Youth Minister / Pastoral Assistant

**randver- thanks for your service

[4runnersurf]

Full time student, and full time cust service rep at a local bank.

[mastacox]

Mechanical Engineer for a US Department of Energy contractor in Los Alamos.

[4runnerchevy]

Lots of good stuff here, we can get together and use our strengths and weaknesses to build a better yota. Maybe put a sticky on it so we know who to go to when we need advice.

[MasterWIII]

College student graduating this May and full time employee at a grocery chain called WinCo Foods.

[fustercluck]

I'm an exotic dancer...




















































http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e201/1fustercluck/19nati_600.jpg

[DHC6twinotter]

I'm a Senior in College and work 20/week for a major university as an AV tech. Most of what I do includes building, installing, and maintain SMART classrooms as well as digital signage and vairous other projects. 300+ rooms, and more on the way. We are getting into a lot of specialized projects now, and most recent was an AV system in the performing arts theater. It's cool stuff, and our small department stuck in the basement has made it into several well known AV magazines and we are in the running as being one of the most high tech campuses. :thumbup:

[neliconcept]

looks like im going back to circuitcity for summer and yearly job.

means more mods coming from me.

[anthony1]

what? no one in IT spoke up yet?
I'll be the first then.
Managing servers and desktop in the lab area of a company that work closely with a certain sector of uncle sam.

[bamachem]

engi-nerd here. i make ice for a living. :D that's about all you'll get out of me. :P

[Erich_870]

what? no one in IT spoke up yet?
I'll be the first then.
Managing servers and desktop in the lab area of a company that work closely with a certain sector of uncle sam.



That's because your kind isn't welcome here :tapedshut: Just kidding :poke:

I'm the default IT guy in the office and I have much respect for those who do it a full time job. I can barely keep up with our meager needs, I can't imagine having to keep a huge office going. :bowdown:

Erich

[BruceTS]

I play with fullsize Tonka toys........

[Tankota]

I'm a truck wrench!

Diesel truck and equipment Technician.

[xonetruthcrewx]

The Wife is a stripper and I am a stay at home Dad.

[4runnerchevy]

The Wife is a stripper and I am a stay at home Dad.


Best one yet !

[habanero]

I don't.

[corax]

Field Engineer / Field Tech Rep for one of the Asian auto manufacturers trouble shooting and repairing anything our dealers cannot figure out (I love drivability and electrical). Previously a dealership wrench in Virginia.

[4runfun]

this is my first post hope it doesnt suck. im a firefighter and electrician.

[calrockx]

graphic designer and developer. i have fun.

[Seanz0rz]

this is my first post hope it doesnt suck. im a firefighter and electrician.


welcome! and no, doesnt suck at all!

[4runfun]

thanks bro just figured out how this whole post and profile thing works. been kind of sitting on the sidelines for a while.

[4Mogger]

In the oilfield. Pipeline Operator for EnCana Oil and Gas, USA

[MTL_4runner]

I'm in the green/environmental sustainable development sector.

[reggie 00]

Own a Home Theater/Low voltage contractor company.

My Brother handles the HT, and I do Field Engineer work for a large lighting manufacturer.

[DHC6twinotter]

Own a Home Theater/Low voltage contractor company.

My Brother handles the HT, and I do Field Engineer work for a large lighting manufacturer.


Cool! Sounds like you all do similar stuff to what we do! :thumbup:

[jayzus]

woo hoo.. im studing to be a network specialist.. haha.. and im already gettting paid to do it.. :)

[net4n6]

what? no one in IT spoke up yet?
I'll be the first then.
Managing servers and desktop in the lab area of a company that work closely with a certain sector of uncle sam.


Network Engineer for the biggest amusement park in the world.

[Tankota]

In the oilfield. Pipeline Operator for EnCana Oil and Gas, USA


No wonder you drive such a bada*s runner. :smokin:

[YotaGirl]

I'm a stay at home mom and a welding/auto mechanics student. Justin is a mechanical helper in the Harbor Department with the City of LA.

[Good Times]

yet another IT person (woo hoo!). I've got a small company that caters to the small and mid sized businesses supporting their IT infrastructures. We also offer brand consulting and development (print and digital graphics) catering the auto, entertainment and financial industry.

[Rathead]

I build and restore, custom and antique furniture by day, econ student by night.

[freefallmarine]

SSGT USMC. Guarding Our Wall's for the last 17 years..

[habanero]

I'm a stay at home mom and a welding/auto mechanics student. Justin is a mechanical helper in the Harbor Department with the City of LA.

YAY! Another stay at home mom! 'Course, with the welding/mechanic bit you've got your plate more than a bit full and all worth it, I'll bet.

[4LowLocked]

I'm a Senior in College and work 20/week for a major university as an AV tech. Most of what I do includes building, installing, and maintain SMART classrooms as well as digital signage and vairous other projects. 300+ rooms, and more on the way. We are getting into a lot of specialized projects now, and most recent was an AV system in the performing arts theater. It's cool stuff, and our small department stuck in the basement has made it into several well known AV magazines and we are in the running as being one of the most high tech campuses. :thumbup:


Just out of curiosity, what is the school using for a digital signage program?

[slosurfer]

I'm a self-employed licensed tile contractor. :) I make your house look better. ;)

[YotaGirl]

I'm a stay at home mom and a welding/auto mechanics student. Justin is a mechanical helper in the Harbor Department with the City of LA.

YAY! Another stay at home mom! 'Course, with the welding/mechanic bit you've got your plate more than a bit full and all worth it, I'll bet.


Yep, definitely! Although I'm only taking one class in each department, so I'm only gone for a couple hours in the morning. The rest of the day is spent homeschooling and playing! :D

[Tankota]

I'm a stay at home mom and a welding/auto mechanics student. Justin is a mechanical helper in the Harbor Department with the City of LA.

YAY! Another stay at home mom! 'Course, with the welding/mechanic bit you've got your plate more than a bit full and all worth it, I'll bet.


Yep, definitely! Although I'm only taking one class in each department, so I'm only gone for a couple hours in the morning. The rest of the day is spent homeschooling and playing! :D


Thats cool, I was homeschooled for twelve years. I wish my mom knew how to weld.

[cplvc]

Civil Engineering education, Traffic Engineer @ LADOT and consult in e-commerce.

[oly884]

chemical engineering education

worked for an environmental engineering firm for about 3 years

now work for a electrical/mechanical engineering firm

[DHC6twinotter]

Just out of curiosity, what is the school using for a digital signage program?


Each department is responsible for the content they display, so we leave the software up to them. Engineering uses Nexia, while most others use MS powerpoint for Mac. We provide the 46" NEC LCDs with a Mac Mini mounted on the back, and make sure it is connected to the network. We started the digital signage about a year ago, and so far we've got about 80 or so mounted, with another 20 going up over the summer. :D


BTW, Tankota, I was homeschooled too!

[4LowLocked]

Just out of curiosity, what is the school using for a digital signage program?


Each department is responsible for the content they display, so we leave the software up to them. Engineering uses Nexia, while most others use MS powerpoint for Mac. We provide the 46" NEC LCDs with a Mac Mini mounted on the back, and make sure it is connected to the network. We started the digital signage about a year ago, and so far we've got about 80 or so mounted, with another 20 going up over the summer. :D


BTW, Tankota, I was homeschooled too!


Cool - I was just curious as I have been down in NC to train some of the schools on Digial Signage - part of the product lines we develop. Broadcast Graphics and Digial Signage

[Cebby]

I worked for 20 years in the office design and office furniture industry. I did everything there was to do - customer service, installation, project management, CAD design, sales, and also managed and directed the whole sordid affair for some time.

I got tired of this line of work AND the BS AND politics. I was fortunate enough to get caught up in a workforce reduction while working for Boise Cascade/Office Max. This gave me an opportunity to consult for about 2 years and make some decent money. While this was going on, I was getting some other irons in the fire.

My primary mainstay these days is web design, hosting and maintenance (http://www.cebsource.com). I had been dabbling with all sorts of web stuff for about 10 years, so it was the natural choice. I've filled my quota of donated work - among these are a site for the local youth athletic association (http://www.raasports.org), my kid's catholic school sports program (http://www.st-i.org), a community action (http://www.oakmontgrocery.com) site, and numerous other forums and sites that keep me poor. I'm always looking for sites to do (that actually pay) and am willing to pay finders fees on projects that I win that were referred to me. (hint, hint, nudge, nudge)

To assure that I don't get too bored doing just one thing, I have diversified. I keep my CAD chops up to snuff with doing the occasional CAD drawing for getting waterjet (and now laser) cutting (http://www.controlledcutting.com) done. I work closely with a couple of shops - I'm sort of their internet marketing arm. This also holds my interest since I like designing stuff and doing the problem solving/sourcing that goes along with getting things manufactured. (just wish this was A: more profitable and B: more abundant) I'm looking to get a cheap copy of Solidworks and play with that too - I've done 3D modeling long ago when the software was lousy and enjoyed it.

And to continue to fuel my love of all things 4x4 and Off-Road, I'm a Trail Gear dealer now. I figured as I bring 1UZ swap parts to market, some diversity in my product offering would be a good thing. I'm already in talks with another (major) vendor and plan to make my site (COREquipment.com) (http://www.corequipment.com) into a viable internet resource for all of my Yota bretheren. :D (still in the works BTW)

[bigwapitijohnny]

I do root canals for a living...I am not the most popular guy in the work force, HOWEVER, when you are in pain, I am your best friend... :thumbup:

Regards,

BWJ

[mYnAmEiSmUdD]

I am a AutoCAD junkie, I work for a structural engineering firm in seattle as a drafter.

Btw if anyone has a sketch they want drawn to scale, let me know. (No napkin sketches, i get plenty of these at work!!!) lol.

On occasion, i work security for raves at a local club.

[oly884]

I am a AutoCAD junkie, I work for a structural engineering firm in seattle as a drafter.

Btw if anyone has a sketch they want drawn to scale, let me know. (No napkin sketches, i get plenty of these at work!!!) lol.

On occasion, i work security for raves at a local club.


Mind if I ask the company? You can PM me if you'd like.

[fustercluck]

I'm a MILF.

[DHC6twinotter]

I am a AutoCAD junkie, I work for a structural engineering firm in seattle as a drafter.

Btw if anyone has a sketch they want drawn to scale, let me know. (No napkin sketches, i get plenty of these at work!!!) lol.

On occasion, i work security for raves at a local club.


Matt, are they hiring folks for AutoCAD? I'm certified (not nationally yet...just a certificate from the school), and have been thinking about finding a job in the area.

[Cebby]

I'm a MILF.


Man In Love w/Farts?

[kmcc78240]

Well it's been awhile since I was here so thought I might leave my mark. 3 months ago started at a local Accounting office as the Ofiice Manager. (Sounds better then Administrative professional or secratary). Going to school part time 8 classes away from my BBA in Accounting.

[Ric]

Just wondering what you all do for a living ? if ya like it ? etc.

[YotaFun]

Currently I am a Student at Universal technical Institute getting my Auto, Diesel/Industrial, and Toyota Certifications.
Hopefully will be in a shop in a year and a half.

On the side right now I am Clerk at a Supermarket that I hate.
If I had the time they would make me co manager cause I know how to run the store better then anyone else which is really sad....

[4runnerchevy]

I think we did this already.

[Ric]

after ya get out of school, ya moving to Co. so we do some wheeling ? :hillbill:

[Skrillah]

Just graduated college back in May and still looking for my "calling"...I think its with the great outdoors but those are hard to find with good pay and benefits...at least on the east coast!!

Ric...if you are going to ask a question like that...you need to at least tell us what you do...(for those that don't know you personally that is...like me). :headscratch:

Nice rig by the way... :bowdown:

[4runnerchevy]

I am a mechanic. Not for a Toyota. When your done with school Avy, let me know, my boss owns a Toyota stealership.

[DHC6twinotter]

I just graduated college as well, and I'm looking for work. Up till a month ago, I was an audio/video tech building and intalling smart podiums on campus. Fun stuff. :D

[Ric]

Just graduated college back in May and still looking for my "calling"...I think its with the great outdoors but those are hard to find with good pay and benefits...at least on the east coast!!

Ric...if you are going to ask a question like that...you need to at least tell us what you do...(for those that don't know you personally that is...like me).

Nice rig by the way...

well Im working for a Co. thats helps find missing children.we are about the Education and Prevetion of abducted kids.
I absolutly LOVE it.
and thankx for the compliment :thumbup:

[4runnerchevy]

well Im working for a Co. thats helps find missing children.we are about the Education and Prevetion of abducted kids.
I absolutly LOVE it.
and thankx for the compliment :thumbup:


That is most excellent :clap: Thanx..

[Tankota]

Currently I am a Student at Universal technical Institute getting my Auto, Diesel/Industrial, and Toyota Certifications.
Hopefully will be in a shop in a year and a half.


How is that school in the Diesel/Industrial department. I know it has a really bad rep in my industry. I'm a diesel technician and I work with a guy who recently graduated from UTI, and we are having to re-teach him everything.

[Ric]

well Im working for a Co. thats helps find missing children.we are about the Education and Prevetion of abducted kids.
I absolutly LOVE it.
and thankx for the compliment :thumbup:


That is most excellent :clap: Thanx..

tahnkx, ive some pretty bad jobs, some would make me sick, and couldnt sleep, this I love. very rewarding.

[YotaFun]

after ya get out of school, ya moving to Co. so we do some wheeling ? :hillbill:


SoCal Rains Supreme
Though I will be stopping by on my way there :D



I am a mechanic. Not for a Toyota. When your done with school Avy, let me know, my boss owns a Toyota stealership.


Will Do!
If I can set up a job before I get out there that will be even better :D





Currently I am a Student at Universal technical Institute getting my Auto, Diesel/Industrial, and Toyota Certifications.
Hopefully will be in a shop in a year and a half.


How is that school in the Diesel/Industrial department. I know it has a really bad rep in my industry. I'm a diesel technician and I work with a guy who recently graduated from UTI, and we are having to re-teach him everything.


They have it and a mighty big department at that, takes up a majority of the school.
I wont be following exactly everything they teach me, just enough to get a cert :D, most of the trick of the trade I have already learned from sites and such (well at least toyota and automotive wise I still need to dip into diesel tech.)

[tulsa_sr5]

hack programmer, ex telecom install tech - I'm in a small team that does quick hit type automation for interanl groups. the stuff where you folks who work on computers feel like you are doing the same thing over and over all day, wasting your time.

[ecchamberlin]

avatar kinda says it all but so some don't have to kill another google cell

United States Navy, Seabees (CB=Construction Battalions)

We do some building and some fighting. Great job! We do a bit of traveling from time to time also.

Cool thread. Good to be back around here. Hope to do some wheeling this fall.

[slosurfer]

Eric, glad to hear from you again. :thumbup: We'll have to get together, you're only a couple hours from me now. (and so is Pismo :D )

[ecchamberlin]

not to derail the thread but I was thinking Miller Jeep trail.

[mastacox]

Allow me to point out that this is a reeeepoooooost... :flipoff: :ban:

http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=4641.0





I'm a mechanical engineer, btw :loser: :wrenchin:

[04 Rocko Taco]

Threads merged. I knew it was a repost, but couldnt find the original thread, Thanks Brian!

[Ric]

Sorry guys, I thought I seen something else, I did search, apperently not good enoughbut didnt see anything :D

[X-Tool Pimp]

Im a full time security guard for my sofa :thumbup: :rofl: :rofl:

[bamachem]

chemical engineer by education.

spent the first part of my career in the food & beverage industry designing and managing capital projects.

now i'm in the industrial/recreational refrigeration industry - pretty cool stuff. :D

[04 Rocko Taco]

Out of curiosity, Andy, what is recreational refrigeration?

[bamachem]

Out of curiosity, Andy, what is recreational refrigeration?



[hint: check out the NHL 2009 Winter Classic exibition game at WRIGLEY FIELD on New Year's Day - that'll be MY ice!] http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=3476329

"recreational refrigeration" encompasses everything from backyard rinks

http://www.pulledmygroin.com/images/oilers-backyard-rink2.jpg

to NHL ice

http://www.onfrozenblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/leafs-vs-rags.JPG

to the Vancouver/Whistler 2010 Olympic venues (yes, the luge, ski jumps, etc are all refrigerated to maintain perfect ice conditions)

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0fer4x38LR5l3/340x.jpg

[04 Rocko Taco]

That makes a lot of sense, I was thinking, you know how it is, your at a party, someone is passing around a refirigiration tank, you take your turn freezing to death.....

lol, your version makes more sense. :)

[fustercluck]

I can't work because I have a prominent cosmetic blemish...






























http://www.math.uchicago.edu/~damir/files/butthead..jpg

[4runnerchevy]

Allow me to point out that this is a reeeepoooooost... :flipoff: :ban:

http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=4641.0

I'm a mechanical engineer, btw :loser: :wrenchin:


I know I started this, not so long ago.


sticky, maybe !

[Chapman88SR5]

Head mechanic...

...at a bike shop!

[slosurfer]

I eat cheese. :hillbill:

[Ric]

I eat cheese. :hillbill:


BACON is where its at, lol

[NisAznMonk]

US Air Force E-4, hoping to finish my Master's in Information Technology Management within the next year. Studying Japanese and sign-language with the Okinawan Red Cross also.

[habanero]

I don't.