What Do You Do For Work?

[lewster]

I've been a custom goldsmith for 30 years after getting a Master's Degree in Engineering. Just didn't fit into 'corporate America' ,I guess. Started in the jewelry business soon after leaving the last 'real job' and never looked back. Had a major jewelry store outside NYC but got tired of the rat race and moved to Oregon with the new wife.

After 10 years there we sold the house, bought a 40'MoHo and headed to Florida for the weather AND business climates( I opened a custom jewelry studio that has been doing verfy well.) After fixing a lot of things on the MOHO and helping friends do it too, I decided to get some training on Rv's and found a school, got certified as a Master Tech by the RV Service
Academy and the RVIA/RVDA and have recently started my own RV service business here in Southwest FL.

ALso sold the MOHO last May and just bought an '06 International 19' to use as a base camp when I hit the road in May to head back to Oregon for the summer, fixing RV's in need along the way.

I also plan to attend the factory service tech program at Jackson Center to become an Airsrteam Certified Tech as well.

[dwightdi]

I have a BSME (mechanical engineering) MBA and have spent the last 35 years in the plastics industry (product and materials development). Still do some consulting. Give away alot of free advice on forums for plastics and design projects. Been a member of WBCCI for eleven years and was president of Northern ILL local, VAC member for eight years and long term tent and pop-up camper before I bought my first Airstream in 1986. Also run some single family rental houses on the side. Wife is a retired school teacher. This is my first year neither of us have a W-2. Spend more time now with the grandkids.

[Partsman]

Saw the thread and decided to post.

I work for Carolina International Trucks, ( International truck dealer ) as a Partsman (Parts person). Been with International for 15 years, but have worked in various automotive shops before that including a couple years in a auto body repair and paint shop.

Parts is Parts.

I will second what many of you have said, it sure is interesting how diverse a group this is !

[Hippo]

Partsman,
I worked for International Harvester from 1968 to 1978. I worked for the Truck Division, Farm Equipment, Payline Division. I was a Company Rep for the Farm and Payline Division. then was a Parts Manager for a Farm and Industrial Store in Milwaukie, Or. Other jobs were Parts Manager at a asphalt paving dealer and a gipo truck repair shop. Another job was Partsman at a Public Bus Transit, a Matco and SK Tool Dealer and now I own a Dog Food Store.
Hippo

[stevieboy uk]

Hello. I,m a sculptor and painter for the TV, Film, theme park and museum industry.
We design and make everything from props, figures, sets, replicate works of art that are to precious to be seen.

Time to leave soon fancy a career change after 12 years of this not including the 5 years spent studying fine art.

[WayWard Wind]

I'm married!
Best,

[jamesardis]

Hello Steve-I too am a sculptor, of sorts, I can get "lost" for days and weeks when sculpting[mainly figurative and some animals] Have my own bronze furnace--mold making sucks-I make my living going to art fairs around mich and ohio in the summers--selling everything from stoneware wall art to copper pieces for gardens--does the UK have artfairs? Hopefully you can get to doing what you really enjoy as a living--instead of "art for others"--good luck with the quest!- --jim from mich

[ArtStream]

Gee, can’t believe I missed this thread till now.

Currently a TRAMP STREAMER

After a number of years in hospital ICU’s, I moved into a nursing administration position for a high tech home care company in NYC. Than, fierce head hunters nabbed me as a consultant for a health care management software Company. After getting it all, I sold it all. 5 years ago I hit the road, earning my living as a painter, exhibiting my paintings at juried fine art shows across America.


I moved up to a 95, 28 foot Excella from a 36ft class A motorhome 16 months ago and love life in my Airstream.

I spend most of my time in Florida, Texas, Illinois, and Colorado. I really enjoy traveling and making new friendships. My artwork can be seen at: http://www.Artzilla.net

[bubbles533]

I own a Airstream restoration shop. I'm 20 years old and have been married for almost 3? I polish Airstreams, Repair Airstreams, sell Airstreams and nothing but Airstreams. Just goes to show it doesn't matter what age you are to enjoy alum fever.

[davidh]

Congratulations on rivet master, I was a heavy truck mechanic certified in Cat & Cummins engines for 15 years then a heavy equipment opperator, now I do missions work for a christian organization know'n as YWAM (Youth With A Mission) I full time in mine and loving it..

[GreggH]

I am a retired police officer, retired in 2000 just prior to my 50th birthday. Cyndi is a retired elementary school secretary. She now spends her time at home dying cross stitch floss and fabric for SanMan Originals and I spend my time at home working in my workshop. We usually are home about half the year.

[Charlie M]

Another retired police officer here. Twenty-five years Detroit PD. We moved to Las Vegas, NV and 12+ years with the D.A.'s office. My wife is a retired secretary. Her last job was with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authroity. June 2005 we bought a new 22' Safari and joined the WBCCI and are enjoying all of it.

[sierrajb]

WOW! I am amazed at the variety of people we have here on this forum. I am equally impressed to learn that no matter WHAT a person does to earn a paycheck, he/she can always log on here and feel like a part of the Aluminum Family.

I'm currently a fulltime college professor at a private Bible college. As expected, I teach many Bible courses, local church ministry courses, and a few courses in education. I'm also the Director of Christian Service, which basically means it's my job to make sure all students are actively involved in practicing what they are learning.

As if that was not enough, I am also serving as a part-time Minister of Education at a church.

I'm the fourth owner of this 67 Overlander. Just found a long lost letter in the deep recesses of the front sofa. It was still sealed and addressed to the original owner, also a minister. Hmmm, go figger!

[razorback]

I am a retired police chief as of July of last year after working 33 years in a municipal police department of 100 sworn officers. Before that I worked in the accounting department of a major food processing company. Went into law enforcement for the excitement of it and wasn't disappointed. Wife was in banking, but quit to raise 2 kids. I spent all those years looking forward to seeing the country instead of tail lights. Currently on full time AS tour of the USA, but it sure is taking us a long time to see all of Texas. Don't want to do any work, just be a country boy and gawk and eat different cuisine. Am pursuing a lifelong interest in learning to play a bluegrass banjo. As I told the troops when I retired, "I don't want to work. I've worked for 40 years, now it's time to play!" Full speed ahead!

[Jimandrod]

500 is too cool
I hope to be there someday.

I'm unemployed and I hope to stay that way for the rest of my life.


I have a thought that at 53 I'm too young to be retired so I just say I'm unemployed. I'm an architect and when I was working I specialized in prisons and correctional facilities. Now I'm grooming myself to be a fiber artist.

Rod is a retired Army bugle boy and works part time (or I should say occasionally) as a music teacher.

Life is good.

[Zeppelinium]

I'm retired, for the third time, but it doesn't seem to stick. People call up and advise me of nifty things going on and I can't seem to resist.....my partner thinks that just because it's fun it isn't work. Maybe she's right. Sweet.

The career thread has been fighter pilot, test pilot, major program manager (a few billion $$ here and there, where are you, Everett Dirksen?), Congressional Staffer, corporate business developer, range rat (that's the other end of flight test, down on the ground getting the data), and consultant. Stick in photographer here and there, house builder (it'll never be finished), cabinet maker, and Airstream re-doer (working on #3 and have #4 in the que).

The last four are the work I love. After 38 times of picking up the house and moving, it's good to have a place where my wood shop can reside permanently!

Roger

[cameront120]

Originally Posted by Jimandrod

500 is too cool
I hope to be there someday.

I'm unemployed and I hope to stay that way for the rest of my life.


I have a thought that at 53 I'm too young to be retired so I just say I'm unemployed. I'm an architect and when I was working I specialized in prisons and correctional facilities. Now I'm grooming myself to be a fiber artist.

Rod is a retired Army bugle boy and works part time (or I should say occasionally) as a music teacher.

Life is good.

Greetings from another Architect, up North! I actually did some correctional facility work for a firm in Calgary, Alberta a number of years ago. Remand and Young Offenders. Now I work primarily in Assisted Living and Resident Care facilities (nursing homes) alkong with the odd house here and there. Right now I'm working for my toughest clients, myself and my father (also an Architect), designing a duplex for us to live in. So far there have been no tantrums.

[65glbtrotter]

worked retail for 27 years one company then after breaking my leg last year I decided to leave that and go back to school full time student studying to become a computer support specialist, just finished my second quarter of a two year program. It was so cool having day before and day after Christmas off last year!!

[bilby05]

College Art Prof. Trying to decide if I am tired enough to retire. Just checked. Yup. I am. Maybe soon. Wife is.
bill b.

[bilby05]

Originally Posted by artlink

TRAMP STREAMER

...After getting it all, I sold it all. 5 years ago I hit the road, earning my living as a painter, exhibiting my paintings at juried fine art shows across America.
...spend most of my time in Florida, Texas, Illinois, and Colorado. I really enjoy traveling and making new friendships. My artwork can be seen at: http://www.Artzilla.net

Really like your work. Hope to leave the workaday world for the road someday soon.

bill b.