What do you guys do for a living?

[chas0218]

1 hour ago, BigVal said:

I have worked all sorts of jobs. And I'm only 23 lol. I currently have been working in the construction industry but I really want a change. I am looking for my career now and don't see it being where I am. I'm definitely open to going to school again. (Have a bachelor's degree) but unfortunately not in a field that is paying the bills. I've been researching cnc machining, lineman programs, plumbing school etc. What do you do and would you recommend it? Ultimately I'd love to be a local police officer or in the fire department but time is ticking and I don't like waiting. 

Can't go wrong with a trade job, trade workers are a dying breed and if you're good you'll have more work than you'll know what to do with and make a good deal of money doing it. The problem with a job it is just that, but if you do something you like (if you love it you won't when it becomes something you do everyday until you retire) you should be set for life.

State jobs are great with benefits and retirement but money wise they aren't going to pay as well. I will tell you this always save for retirement if you don't get a pension. I know of people that have done very well for themselves but have no retirement. They will be working the rest of their lives or until they hit the lottery. 

[Rack Attack]

I think Fletch is really on to something.  My brother-in law is a fireman as well as one of my good friends.  They work 24 hr when they are on, but are off a ton.  If you also learn a trade, you could have the best of both worlds.  You can work your normal fireman job and on your off days you can pick up side jobs doing electrical, plumbing, ect.  Then during hunting season you just don't take any side work.  This will also give you plenty of disposable income.

Edited November 2, 2017 by Rack Attack

[Doewhacker]

14 minutes ago, Buckmaster7600 said:

 

 

We can swap shifts so seniority is a non issue. Work for the golfers and vacationers during spring and summer and not work a day for 3 months. Crappy shifts, depends on how you look at it. I generally work 3 16's a week and have 4 days off a week unless I want to pick up an overtime on a day off.


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I meant crappy as in midnights, holidays, family get togethers, kids sports ect. Nothing worse than a guy that gets hit with mandatory after a 16hr over night.

I did those hours for much of my career in food service too, now I have a cushy job that I could literally do all of my tasks in one day a week.

[grampy]

Work in a public school district. Running the printing and graphic arts dept. for 7 schools. Also work with special education students in a school to work program. After spending 25+ years in commercial shops, this is by far the most rewarding employment I've ever had. Been here 14 years, will go another 6 to retirement with a NYS teachers pension. I'm not rich, but bills are paid. And time off is ample. I'm 60. 

[BizCT]

I have 2 job's:

1. I am @moog5050's legal secretary.

2. I am @turkeyfeathers's golf caddie.

[Uncle Nicky]

Currently an accountant, I have been a chef and butcher before going back to school. Currently looking to parlay some of my life skills into a new career, am working toward becoming a door-to-door gynecologist.

I would suggest some type of white collar job, not because it is fun or enjoyable, but because these jobs pay the most, and will eventually save a lot of wear & tear on your body (it will matter once you get into your 50s & 60s). Anything to do with engineering, math, or business ought to get your foot in the door once you graduate. I know it sucks paying for an education, but if you stick with it, it will probably pay off in the long run.

[Robhuntandfish]

1 hour ago, Doewhacker said:

You have to live through working crappy shifts for years before you can have the seniority to take that kind of time off. I work in a county jail (not a CO) but in Food service as a Director. Some of the guys take that kind of time off but certainly not all of them. And yes they do work a ton of OT, some mandatory,  to make good money. I prefer to take it easy with my company and still make good money without the OT. The Pro's for CO's are good benefits and decent pay, the cons, its jail, where the bad guys go with nothing to loose.

Have a very close buddy in corrections. And now he is setup great. But it took years at working at prisons all over the state, sharing appts with 10 other guys for a place to sleep, and then driving 3 hours to see his family.  Now he's got a local prison and a lot of time off and can retire with 25 years and do well. But those pensions have changed for sure and it can be a tough road to get there.

[NYBowhunter]

I work in Mgt. for a major medical/pension union in NYC.  Get free medical and dental , pension and 401k,  close to 50 paid days off a year, off on the weekends,  their flexible if i need to leave early on any given day as long as i make up the time ( which comes in very handy to get to my kids games during the week). With any office job you get the office politics you have to contend with, but its not bad. As others have mentioned, you spend more time at work then you do with your family, so get into something you will like.

[Robhuntandfish]

I operate a transportation dept for a not for profit.  I have had the chance at several school districts for more money but I like what I do and where I work. Have lots of time off and a good boss. Have had up to 36 employees and 85 vehicles etc to coordinate . But been there 25 years and know that I plan to retire from there now. 

I did work for the state highway dept for a little while before Cuomo SR laid off 10000 state workers.  I was low man. I had an offer to work canals and being young and dumb didn't take it.  

But you can't go wrong with the Thruway maint dept., Or a school district maint.  

[Moho81]

I work at a small architectural office. I started out as a drafter after college and am now a project manager. I do everything the licensed architects do but don't have the license (its debatable if i even want it). There are days that I love my job and there are days I hate it. 

If I was starting all over I would be looking into getting involved with a trade and skip the huge college debt. My thing was I didn't want to move to the other side of the state for a corrections job or a police officers job mostly because friends, family and an absolutely beautiful girlfriend who is now my wife. Lol. 

 

Whatever you decide make sure it's something that you want to do. Don't take a job just because it pays well. That job will suck the life out of you no matter how big the check is. I've seen it happen many of times. 

 

 

[Swamp_bucks]

I'm a CNC operator going on 8 years now.

[hunter49]

   Retired lineman for NYSEG after 40 yrs.  You can go to schools (ECC in Buffalo area) & others down south to learn the trade.  Good pay, lots of over time/travel ( working storms), good benefits while working.  Must like to work long hours, climbing poles & steel towers from 35 -230 ft. high ,being outside in all the Sh-- weather & having a -20* wind blowing up your a$$ while hanging on a pole for 15 hours at a time!    Really don't know why anyone would do this now that I think about it!   lol   Good luck.

[Five Seasons]

1 hour ago, Fletch said:

I have done more than one conference call from the tree!

 

haha same here. and more than once i've been asked "where are you?" lol.

[JRod 8G8H]

I become a chiropractor so I could make my own schedule to hunt/fish more but all I do is work!! 3 days off next week to hunt the rut... haven't had a day off yet this year.. can't wait

[turkeyfeathers]

I have 2 job's:
1. I am [mention=2442]moog5050[/mention]'s legal secretary.
2. I am [mention=4567]turkeyfeathers[/mention]'s golf caddie.

174 yards. 14 mph into the face wind. Stock 7 and keep it low or a baby 6 iron with no spin ? Dude , were on the cut line.


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[BizCT]

2 minutes ago, turkeyfeathers said:

174 yards. 14 mph into the face wind. Stock 7 and keep it low or a baby 6 iron with no spin ? Dude , were on the cut line.


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What hole? If it's late in the round, you are jacked up so you only need the 7.

What's the weather? What's the pin placement? too many variables!!

[Pygmy]

I'm retired from a local industry...My job title was engineering technician, but much of my hands on work involved machining and polishing  glass and ceramic items for scientists and engineers in my company's R&D facility....

 

My present job is to do as much hunting and fishing as I can, while keeping The Mermaid happy enough so she doesn't kick me out...I'm too old to be looking for a new place to live...

[Moho81]

7 minutes ago, turkeyfeathers said:

174 yards. 14 mph into the face wind. Stock 7 and keep it low or a baby 6 iron with no spin ? Dude , were on the cut line.


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Stock 7 and keep it a little low 14 mph winds wont mess with it that much. you baby a 6 iron and you might throw it to high into the wind. the 7 iron has more room for error so even a missed shot can lead to an easy up and down.

 

When do I start?  

[doebuck1234]

Manual machinist currently cuttergrinding on a surface grinder.have ran lathes and mills aswell

[moog5050]

14 minutes ago, turkeyfeathers said:

174 yards. 14 mph into the face wind. Stock 7 and keep it low or a baby 6 iron with no spin ? Dude , were on the cut line.


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That would be my predictable 4 iron shank, followed by a sliced 7 iron and then a 30yd bump and run, 3 putt and I am in for a triple bogey.  Much easier to be my cadddy

Edited November 2, 2017 by moog5050

[Team Hoyt]

City Firefighter, work in the high school on my days off 

[TACC]

Land surveyor,

Been doing everything from mortgage surveys to new construction for 20 years. Got a bachelor's degree in political science, history, and criminology. Was going to go to law school and decided did not want to wear a suit and work inside. Pretty much make my own schedule and have had more than enough work to keep me busy 7 days a week the whole time . Every day is different, every day is a challenge.

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[Cory]

Local 669 sprinkler fitters! We are always looking for good fresh apprentices to learn our growing trade. Good pay and benefits 

[covert]

Refrigerated warehouse for last 18 years.  Worked on the floor, in the yard, was a foreman for awhile.  Now work in the office.  Took the Troopers test about 15 years ago, got called and told them I changed my mind, give it someone else.  Not my cup o' tea upon further consideration.  Don't regret it at all.  I do regret not going to work for CSX way back around that time though.

[wooly]

Journeyman plumber here, but recently crossed over into a new field where I interview/interrogate hot nurses every day at a county hospital!

It don't pay squat, but it does come with some sweet benefits!