What does everyone do for a profession?
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@ndmike im an uneducated highschool drop out working as a maintenance technician at a semi trailer manufacturer. Dealing with 24-480 volts single and 3 phase, PLC, pneumatic and hydrualic tooling, 100TON-600TON presses, robotic welding systems as well as portable, epoxy primer and urethane electrostatic paint application systems and any other little stuff that comes up on a daily basis. Been there 27 years. Been in maintenance for 9 years. Started out painting and blasting, then when into production management but with the last slow period in 2007-2009 there were several that were let go and demoted. I was demoted back to paint and later promoted to maintenance…a definite win for me.
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It all started back in '72 at a movie theatre… Won’t bore you with the middle parts. Last 35yrs I’ve been in the wholesale wine and spirits industry. First as a route driver and the last ten as warehouse receiving manager.
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I’m always curious what everyone does for a profession in these groups. It is always cool to see how diverse we are. I am a State Trooper and have been since 2007. Prior to that I worked many years in home construction and taught second grade right out of college.
@ndmike Engineering Manager here. I work for a company that builds custom machines for the auto and diesel manufacturers. We build a lot of robot assy systems.
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jpurol yes, know the feeling. Still see a some of the people. Couldn’t do the job now, new breed of Officer.
Ken1261 I am not even sure I could graduate from high school now a days, nor even survive till then. Complete new breed of world! I feels for all the new kids out there, they have it really rough.
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twilliams I was a 1/2 credit shy in physical Ed to graduate HS. That never stopped me from running the mile. It was mostly the hatred of running. So I didn’t…still don’t.
Joe Hell my mind isnt the sharpest and i have trouble retaining subjects im not interested in. Primarily history is my worst, math is second. I didnt apply myself like i should have but im doing real good in life for not having a diploma. I have been working since i was 12 years old, now 47 and i just wanted to get out in the adult world and start making money. I am not a morning person and had trouble forcing myself to get out of bed to go to school. The principal warned me if i was tardy one more time he was ejecting me out , i said ok. Well the next morning he was waiting for me at the entrance. We went and signed exit papers, i went right to my employer and told them i could go full time so they put me as a full time employee. The ironic thing is i now work first shift, all to please my wife. It kills me waking up at 4 but i have had perfect attendance for the last 15 years straight.
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Joe Hell my mind isnt the sharpest and i have trouble retaining subjects im not interested in. Primarily history is my worst, math is second. I didnt apply myself like i should have but im doing real good in life for not having a diploma. I have been working since i was 12 years old, now 47 and i just wanted to get out in the adult world and start making money. I am not a morning person and had trouble forcing myself to get out of bed to go to school. The principal warned me if i was tardy one more time he was ejecting me out , i said ok. Well the next morning he was waiting for me at the entrance. We went and signed exit papers, i went right to my employer and told them i could go full time so they put me as a full time employee. The ironic thing is i now work first shift, all to please my wife. It kills me waking up at 4 but i have had perfect attendance for the last 15 years straight.
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twilliams proud of you bud! Sometimes the best education isn’t what we learned in school but the lumps we get living life. Keep up the awesome job!
jpurol i have thought about going back and getting my GED to get into a unionized electrician position but the thought of starting over is overwhelming.
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jpurol i have thought about going back and getting my GED to get into a unionized electrician position but the thought of starting over is overwhelming.
twilliams Follow your heart. I found it amazing how if you go through this post almost everyone has changed careers at least once at all different stages in our lives. The one cool thing about this forum is we are all here to help/support you with whatever decision you make. This group is much more that just meat processing. That is why I love it so much.
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jpurol i have thought about going back and getting my GED to get into a unionized electrician position but the thought of starting over is overwhelming.
twilliams said in What does everyone do for a profession?:
jpurol i have thought about going back and getting my GED to get into a unionized electrician position but the thought of starting over is overwhelming.
Go for it! Many of us are not wired for a formal classroom setting as kids. As our brains mature things start to change. Sometimes it’s just all the distractions while we are kids.
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jpurol i have thought about going back and getting my GED to get into a unionized electrician position but the thought of starting over is overwhelming.
twilliams You need to go for it! You can do it! Just put your mind to it, set the time aside, & you will get it done. You can accomplish anything you truly desire to accomplish, if you put your mind to it & focus.
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twilliams Most important ability is availability. The one thing that has always stuck in my head from highschool sports.
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Great bunch of posts! I am retired from 37 years at high voltage substation & power plant maintenance. Still have 10 fingers and 10 toes, no one hurt under my watch so was a good time to retire. Love the people on this site.
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Great bunch of posts! I am retired from 37 years at high voltage substation & power plant maintenance. Still have 10 fingers and 10 toes, no one hurt under my watch so was a good time to retire. Love the people on this site.
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Born in Wichita and moved away at a young age. I have been working at IA DOT for 38 years in the engineering/design department. This sausage making is a very addictive habit to have.
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I’m a control Room operator at a Holcim cement plant. I run a kiln 2 raw mills and 2 finish mills. It’s a great job. I’m also a taxidermist and a volunteer fireman for the last 18 years. I also love this community. I have learned so much here and Waltons has by far the best quality products I’ve ever used. This might be the best subject I have read on here because I too have often wondered what everyone did for a living.
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@NDMike im a solar panel system distributor and installator. Also wanting to make a processed meat business
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I’m a control Room operator at a Holcim cement plant. I run a kiln 2 raw mills and 2 finish mills. It’s a great job. I’m also a taxidermist and a volunteer fireman for the last 18 years. I also love this community. I have learned so much here and Waltons has by far the best quality products I’ve ever used. This might be the best subject I have read on here because I too have often wondered what everyone did for a living.
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jpurol I’m in the Ada Oklahoma plant. I’m here now just waiting for 6am. What state are you in.
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