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Old 01-22-2008, 04:10 PM
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I decided not to hijack Slithers smack talk thread.

But anyways, JJtGiants was in there and mentioned what he did for a living. Of course, it is one of those vague things that isnt readily understandable by the masses other than "Does **** in government"

I have a lot of friends with those jobs, myself included, where people ask you what you do for a living and you end up with that blank lookin wondering "How the hell do i explain this with any accuracy?"

So. Fess. up. What do you do? And not only what do you do, what the hell does that mean?


Myself,

Switching Maintenance Network Analyzt III

What do i do... well... i work on phones... but on a pretty deep level

I work in a national operations center, kind of a nationwide HQ for my companys repair center. I work on issues all across the united states. Our market is not "residential", rather than small to large business.

I work on any telephony issue. .. Static on lines... Cant call certian areas... cant call international... cant be called from certain areas.. tracking harassing and threatening calls.. q931 protocol issues, SS7 network troubles, Caller ID, caller name, any type of regular features like forwarding, voicemail, 3way calling, etc, etc. And now im getting into VOIP troubles like IP managed trunks and stuff. And i do all this on the major Class 5 switching platforms from Nortel, Lucent, and Siemans, as well as voip systems like Sonus soft switches.

but i really hardly ever work on old analog copper lines, so saying i work on phones really isnt accurate, but it makes the most sence.

lol...

Anyone else?
 
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Old 01-22-2008, 04:12 PM
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another one of these threads...eh they tend to get lost so a refresh is good from time to time.

Im a BMW technician.
 
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Old 01-22-2008, 04:16 PM
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Really haven't started living yet, I'll let you know in 4 years
 
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Old 01-22-2008, 04:27 PM
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"electricians apprentice" for the past 4yrs. basically i do anything from wire houses, restaraunts, commercial buildings, etc. it really isn't a bad job, ya get to meet lots of interesting people. pay isn't bad. but just not my line of work.
 
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Old 01-22-2008, 04:40 PM
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Work for a general contractor...building in general. I've done everything imaginable to help put together a house. From the plumbing to electrical to all the major construction. I'm working on my Bachelors degree.. hoping to finish school and become an accountant. These past few years of work have scared me away from wanting to do physical work for the next 30+ years...
 
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Old 01-22-2008, 04:42 PM
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Part time Sprint PCS salesman.

Full time college student!
 
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Old 01-22-2008, 04:57 PM
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Old 01-22-2008, 05:11 PM
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Insurance Agent.
 
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Old 01-22-2008, 05:16 PM
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i mow lawns and ride a tractor all summer... surprisingly good pay
 
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Old 01-22-2008, 06:03 PM
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Old 01-22-2008, 06:39 PM
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Full time student at OU. I'm not allowed to have a job b/c of football.
 
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Old 01-22-2008, 07:18 PM
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I'm the Arizona Operations Manager for Backyard Adventures of Phoenix. We sell the HUGE backyard redwood playsets. When I say huge, I mean $4,500 and up type set's. I have sold to Neal Racker, Eric Gagne, Sean Marion, just to name a few. I almost got one in Wanye Gretski's backyard but then his wife had an issue with some sideline betting! I did hit up his main man Jovanoski for a good sized set though.
 
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Old 01-22-2008, 07:54 PM
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Ed Jovanoski? haha.

But yeah I'm an electrician.
 
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Old 01-23-2008, 06:10 AM
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Full time high school student.
part time: currently busser,but on Feb. 4th waiter..
 
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Old 01-23-2008, 09:52 AM
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I am a Sr. Director of Database Development and Infrastructure Services. I work for a privately held 13 billion dollar corporate travel management company. I am responsible for all global data regardless of where it sits. Long story short my team provides these services:

Database Development Services
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Data Warehousing, ETL, Business Intelligence
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Makes for a very rewarding yet stressful position at times due to global demand and difference of cultures around the world .
 
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Old 01-23-2008, 10:03 AM
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I work in the lab at a hospital
I prep specimens for the pathologists to look at. It's easy but it's boring

I'm also a full time student at Grand Valley State my major is pre-med
 
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Old 01-23-2008, 10:58 AM
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Senior Systems Administrator / Director of Operations.

I plan design purchase and install multi-million dollar website server environments. The really big stuff. People ask what a sysadmin is... I'm a janitor on the information superhighway. I specialize in Linux/UNIX and high end storage networking.
 
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Old 01-23-2008, 11:12 AM
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where is streetracer when there is a thread i really want him to post in?!? i mean ****! i'm really curious as to what his exact job is.
 
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Old 01-23-2008, 11:16 AM
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ummm i work maintenance in the air force. my AFSC "JOB" is 2A652 that is Aerospace Ground Equipment. Im a journeyman and im currently in upgrade training to be a craftsman. My day to day is to deliver servicable equipment to aircraft. i work on a broad scope of equipment from generators to self propelled stands that raise 35+ feet in the air. since im a seasoned journeyman my job is to troubleshoot, isolate and repair broken parts. theres a link to my job descripton...i didnt sign up for this job i was put in it after i failed out from another job.
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/airfo...afjob2a6x2.htm

i dont plan on doing any kind of this work when i get out of the military.
 
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Old 01-23-2008, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by lanmas23
where is streetracer when there is a thread i really want him to post in?!? i mean ****! i'm really curious as to what his exact job is.
I think in simplistic terms isn't he a bounty hunter?
 
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Old 01-23-2008, 11:46 AM
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Iam a production-line Machanic...I fix the machines that makes them dividers in your cases of bottled drinks......
 
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Old 01-23-2008, 12:31 PM
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I load and unload train cars at a Chrysler plant. Get to drive 100's of brand new cars everyday !!
 
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Old 01-23-2008, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by todd03blown
I think in simplistic terms isn't he a bounty hunter?
he's a super secret, can't give out any details, bounty hunter
 
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Old 01-23-2008, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by lanmas23
where is streetracer when there is a thread i really want him to post in?!? i mean ****! i'm really curious as to what his exact job is.
you mean you dont want me to post in other threads? lol...okay for the record:

i'm not a bounty hunter... its the same job description but i get my check from the government..i hunt fugitives...i wear a suit...i am paid to fly anywhere i can prove the bad guy is...any friendly country....it is an awesome job......now i'll say once more for the record...

why i dont say what it is it clearly by name:

anyone remember mark furman...the lead guy on the oj simpson case? i think about him all the time...not just here but in my personal life..in bars...everywhere...i can say i have been on tv...i have been in high profile cases....anyway, marc furman was the guy who let oj simpson go free because he painted himself as the straight arrow guy on the prosecuting stand and then his old conversations surfaced...and his use of the n-word sank him and ultimately his case...therefore i am very careful not to name my agency...because i dont want to represent them in any way by the things i say here or anywhere...what i say is just me...not an entire government agency...get it?...anyway...thats what i do... when you see a murder case in the papers and the killer is at large...i'm around somewhere...thats it...thats what i do...oh wow...this would be a perfect chance for a speech i've been dying to give:

Son, we live in a world that has walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with guns. Whose gonna do it? You? I have a greater responsibility than you could possibly fathom. And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, saves lives. You don't want the truth because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that wall, you need me on that wall. We use words like honor, code, loyalty. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending something. You use them as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said thank you, and went on your way, Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon, and stand a post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to.
 
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Old 01-23-2008, 06:18 PM
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Iam an apprentice electrician out of IBEW local 428. Right now im working for a large contractor building a hospital. 5 year apprenticeship, after its all said and done ill have a degree in it, can basically tell you anything regarding electricity.

Right now im on a commercial job, probably in the next year ill be building or re-doing a powerplant. once i turn out i plan on going to san jose or san fran, where the big dollars are.
 
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Old 01-23-2008, 06:51 PM
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I do Tech Support for a German Forklift company. Dealers in USA, Canada & Mexico.
I help guys fix lifts over the phone and though remote acess on thier laptops. Talk to alot of guys that can't fix a bowl of soup muchless a $150.000.00 lift truck. Gotta Love It
 

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Old 01-23-2008, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by StreetRacer
Son, we live in a world that has walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with guns. Whose gonna do it? You? I have a greater responsibility than you could possibly fathom. And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, saves lives. You don't want the truth because deep down in places you don't talk about at parties, you want me on that wall, you need me on that wall. We use words like honor, code, loyalty. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent defending something. You use them as a punchline. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the blanket of the very freedom that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said thank you, and went on your way, Otherwise, I suggest you pick up a weapon, and stand a post. Either way, I don't give a damn what you think you are entitled to.

Well I guess this forum can't handle the truth!
That had to be the best performance from Jack EVER!
 
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Old 01-23-2008, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by MustangShanan

Well I guess this forum can't handle the truth!
That had to be the best performance from Jack EVER!
that was the best performance by ANYONE ever
 
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Old 01-23-2008, 07:05 PM
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So it seems like the majority of the mustang types do electrical work then, eh?

We need a larger sample size me-thinks. I don't wanna be thrown into a group of math geeks. ;D
 


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