The "Whats your Job" Thread? - Page 2

Mike_j · 11-17-2009, 12:53 PM

Graphic/web designer for about 15 years.
Before that was odds and sods though I had a pretty good job in the British film industry as an effects technician blowing shit up (before CGI came along) e.g. Full Metal Jacket, Superman 4, tv etc etc
Great thread.

MartyStrat54 · 11-17-2009, 04:56 PM

I've done many, many different things. Currently I have been making custom guitar and bass cabinets and selling tubes. I also buy, sell and trade amps and other gear. I call my own shots and keep my own hours.

I've had a couple of projects collapse because of the economy. That was sort of an owie, but you got to just keep on going.

MacMan · 11-17-2009, 05:03 PM

that's really the big one, just keep going, never give up

carnada · 11-17-2009, 07:36 PM

cool stuff boys! how many of you got kids and stuff?

MartyStrat54 · 11-17-2009, 08:27 PM

That I know of???

Mike_j · 11-18-2009, 03:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carnada

cool stuff boys! how many of you got kids and stuff?

No kids or wife. Not now, not ever.
Just a girlfriend (and a cat and a parrot).

carnada · 11-18-2009, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartyStrat54

That I know of???

lol, so many children without a lastname!

bloosman1 · 11-19-2009, 08:34 AM

Two sons, one daughter, all grown.
---J---

carnada · 11-19-2009, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bloosman1

Two sons, one daughter, all grown.
---J---

how old is your daughter? xD

HOT TUBES 70 · 11-19-2009, 10:15 PM

I have been an automotive mechanic since 1990 .
and no i don't give out free advise , after 5pm i know
nothing about cars etc !!! LOL !!!

carnada · 11-19-2009, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOT TUBES 70

I have been an automotive mechanic since 1990 .
and no i don't give out free advise , after 5pm i know
nothing about cars etc !!! LOL !!!

will you give advice to your marshall buddies? xD

Apula Mawanga · 11-19-2009, 10:28 PM

Playing in my band is the closest thing I have to a real job.

Lucifuge · 11-20-2009, 05:28 AM

Professional A/V engineer/programmer

Lucifuge · 11-20-2009, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carnada

cool stuff boys! how many of you got kids and stuff?

I've got one son (1 1/2 yrs old) and lots of stuff...

Buggs.Crosby · 11-20-2009, 08:12 AM

I was a house inspector/insurance adjuster till the economy dropped
was also a luthier at Musikraft for a while but production line work was not for me....now i buy and sell gear part time do guitar repairs and work for my cousin doing roofing when he needs an extra hand. i also play Mr.Mom to my 2 daughters. it gives me more time to instill in them that respect is earned and not a freebie

bloosman1 · 11-20-2009, 08:36 AM

Carnada, my daughter is 23 and married to a veeerrrry angry young man. (except when it comes to her, of course.

thrawn86 · 11-20-2009, 11:09 AM

"Why must you be such an angry young man....."

poeman33 · 11-20-2009, 11:31 AM

My classification is "Systems Officer". I basically take calls and emails to assist with applications internal to where I work...so more or less it's technical support.

woodddj · 11-21-2009, 10:22 AM

one son (13). i am a proud parrent that raised a metal head. when we go somewhere as a family, we got some maiden or megadeth on the radio. it pisses mom off, but she gets out voted. LOL NO COUNTRY IN OUR CAR!!

carnada · 11-21-2009, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bloosman1

Carnada, my daughter is 23 and married to a veeerrrry angry young man. (except when it comes to her, of course.

23? thats not that far from me? i am 17

and not angry at all! any pictures?

nofearfactor · 11-21-2009, 02:01 PM

14 yr old son,an up and coming metal guitarist himself;16 yr old daughter into the Goth thing still;19 yr old daughter out on her own modeling and going to design school-all different mommas. I'm also helping to raise a 13yd old stepson and 17yr old stepdaughter with my 4th wife that I adopted. Its a zoo at my house with all of the kids and their friends;3 dogs-mine is a Boston terror;and then my snakes,lizards, and tarantulas.

wegman · 11-21-2009, 05:50 PM

I was a systems analyst for a large insurance company till the economy took a dump and I lost my job to a "corporate downsizing". I was out of work for a year and 3 months. Now I am a technical suppport specialist for a internet company. Basicially when some ones DSL pukes out they call me. It sucks ass and I hate it but it is the only gig I have been able to find and I have a wife and kids so I do what I have to do.

My girls are 6 and 3.

Procter2812 · 11-22-2009, 07:24 AM

I was a washer upper for 2 years... eart all my gear now its nearly payed for itsself through gigging

I hardly work at the restaurant anymore make most of my money through the Tribute band.

Probs want to go into aerospace engineering though

watchtheskies · 11-25-2009, 06:08 PM

Freelance graphic designer for the last 12 years
also into CG and 3d animation, weapon of choice is 3ds Max

***Adwex*** · 11-25-2009, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Procter2812

.....
Probs want to go into aerospace engineering though

You have to really want to be an engineer, it's not easy. Trust me.

^AXE^ · 11-25-2009, 11:42 PM

I'm a dick

thrawn86 · 11-26-2009, 05:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ^AXE^

I'm a dick

hmmm.....where have I heard that before?.........MLP?

tubes · 12-03-2009, 08:41 AM

I'm totally going to win on the children thing.
I have 10 childs.

My job is a new modern computer-age job: that's 'Virtual Assistant".
Here's how it works: I can do some stuff on the puter, some people need some stuff done... Profit!

Well, it's not really as simple as that - but I do get to work at home, so I shouldn't complain.

I have never been rich enough to collect a quantity of nice gear such as I see in some of your sigs.

j2112c · 12-05-2009, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adwex

That's your problem. LOL

Ha ha:
"Big Bottoms, Big Bottoms, talk about mud flaps my girls got 'em."
Ian St Hubbins Spinal Tap

j2112c · 12-05-2009, 05:37 AM

I was a RN (Reg. Nurse) in ITU, for 10yrs
I was a Business Student @ university for 3yrs
I was an International Business Manager for US Medical Companies for 5yrs
I lost my wife to cancer last year... and I have given up my job and retired @ 39yrs old.

Life can be too short, do what you always wanted to do right now!
Whatever you promised yourself, kids, wife (or other partner) do it today.
Jobs are a means to an end not an end in themselves.

I will start a business charity in Summer 2010 and I will post on the forum to spread the word with 'my friends' for support, not in money, but in ideas and skills.

All the best to my favourite forum on the web.

http://www.marshallforum.com/images/...s/highfive.gif

11-17-2009, 12:53 PM	#31 (permalink)
Mike_j Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 440	Re: The "Whats your Job" Thread? Graphic/web designer for about 15 years. Before that was odds and sods though I had a pretty good job in the British film industry as an effects technician blowing shit up (before CGI came along) e.g. Full Metal Jacket, Superman 4, tv etc etc Great thread. __________________ "...the world is your oyster but your future's a clam..."

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11-20-2009, 05:28 AM	#43 (permalink)
Lucifuge Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: The LOW country Posts: 130	Re: The "Whats your Job" Thread? Professional A/V engineer/programmer

11-20-2009, 08:12 AM	#45 (permalink)
Buggs.Crosby Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: S.Jersey Posts: 3,867	Re: The "Whats your Job" Thread? I was a house inspector/insurance adjuster till the economy dropped was also a luthier at Musikraft for a while but production line work was not for me....now i buy and sell gear part time do guitar repairs and work for my cousin doing roofing when he needs an extra hand. i also play Mr.Mom to my 2 daughters. it gives me more time to instill in them that respect is earned and not a freebie

11-20-2009, 08:36 AM	#46 (permalink)
bloosman1 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 540	Re: The "Whats your Job" Thread? Carnada, my daughter is 23 and married to a veeerrrry angry young man. (except when it comes to her, of course. __________________ Mean spirited people and elitists suck! Amps: JCM 2000 DSL 100 1960 A Cab. Orange AD30 TC combo Fender Hot Rod Deluxe Fender Pro Jr. Pignose Axes: Fender 2009 American Standard Strat Fender 81 modified strat Fender 98 mim modified strat Fender 04 Highway 1 strat Gibson Swamp Ash Les Paul Studio Gibson Black Les Paul Studio Gibson SG Gothic Taylor Accoustic Washburn Accoustic Dobro 'M' Series Effects: Everything from a PODxt to analog...too darn many

11-20-2009, 11:09 AM	#47 (permalink)
thrawn86 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Far Nor Cal USA Posts: 2,622	Re: The "Whats your Job" Thread? "Why must you be such an angry young man....." __________________ 'This could possibly be the Best Day Ever....' 2002 'Midnight DSL' 40 (NOS Mullards & Martimus Maximus High Gain NOS Tone Pack) 1960-B (75's) Gibson Les Paul Studio (Pewter) EH Holy Grail

11-20-2009, 11:31 AM	#48 (permalink)
poeman33 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 544	Re: The "Whats your Job" Thread? My classification is "Systems Officer". I basically take calls and emails to assist with applications internal to where I work...so more or less it's technical support. __________________ --------------- I'm a Strat into a Marshall kind of guy.

11-21-2009, 10:22 AM	#49 (permalink)
woodddj Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: alabama Posts: 434	Re: The "Whats your Job" Thread? one son (13). i am a proud parrent that raised a metal head. when we go somewhere as a family, we got some maiden or megadeth on the radio. it pisses mom off, but she gets out voted. LOL NO COUNTRY IN OUR CAR!!

11-21-2009, 02:01 PM	#51 (permalink)
nofearfactor Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: cold,dark... Posts: 398	Re: The "Whats your Job" Thread? 14 yr old son,an up and coming metal guitarist himself;16 yr old daughter into the Goth thing still;19 yr old daughter out on her own modeling and going to design school-all different mommas. I'm also helping to raise a 13yd old stepson and 17yr old stepdaughter with my 4th wife that I adopted. Its a zoo at my house with all of the kids and their friends;3 dogs-mine is a Boston terror;and then my snakes,lizards, and tarantulas. __________________ some gear pics- http://community.webshots.com/album/...ecurity=QbSaeN myspace- http://www.myspace.com/nofearfactor I use and abuse: Schecter,EMG,Floyd Rose, Grover,Schaller,Ernie Ball,Dunlop,Planetwaves, Furman,Sabine,Fractal,Digitech,Rocktron, Boss,BBE,Marshall,Peavey,Carvin,Celestion, ESP,Ibanez,Gibson,Gator,SKB,Warwick,etc... "Rumors of my sobriety are GREATLY EXAGGERATED"- Keith Richards

11-21-2009, 05:50 PM	#52 (permalink)
wegman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Not far frome the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field Posts: 334	Re: The "Whats your Job" Thread? I was a systems analyst for a large insurance company till the economy took a dump and I lost my job to a "corporate downsizing". I was out of work for a year and 3 months. Now I am a technical suppport specialist for a internet company. Basicially when some ones DSL pukes out they call me. It sucks ass and I hate it but it is the only gig I have been able to find and I have a wife and kids so I do what I have to do. My girls are 6 and 3. __________________ Ian St Ian says "If your not playing Gibson and Marshall your a wanker!" Marshall JCM 800 2210 (1989) Marshall MG CD10 (hi guys!) Gibson Les Paul Custom (1981) Mackie 24x8 mixing console Alesis ADAT HD 24 digital recorder Shure KSM 27 Visit me and check out my tunes at Acid Planet! http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp...=286989&T=2378

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Procter2812 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Manchester!! Posts: 1,023	Re: The "Whats your Job" Thread? I was a washer upper for 2 years... eart all my gear now its nearly payed for itsself through gigging I hardly work at the restaurant anymore make most of my money through the Tribute band. Probs want to go into aerospace engineering though __________________ www.sexpistolstribute.co.uk JCM800 2203 JCM2000 TSL100 Marshall 1936 My Custom Cab Gibson Les Paul Custom Orville Les Paul Custom Fender Highway One Stratocaster Boss EQ Ibanez Tube Screamer Crybaby Wah Modded Boss TU-2 Phase 90 MXR Boss Chorus CE-5 Boss OS-2 Modded

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watchtheskies Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 376	Re: The "Whats your Job" Thread? Freelance graphic designer for the last 12 years also into CG and 3d animation, weapon of choice is 3ds Max Last edited by watchtheskies; 11-26-2009 at 04:25 AM.

11-25-2009, 11:42 PM	#56 (permalink)
^AXE^ Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Devils Island NC Posts: 112	Re: The "Whats your Job" Thread? I'm a dick

12-03-2009, 08:41 AM	#58 (permalink)
tubes Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 173	Re: The "Whats your Job" Thread? I'm totally going to win on the children thing. I have 10 childs. My job is a new modern computer-age job: that's 'Virtual Assistant". Here's how it works: I can do some stuff on the puter, some people need some stuff done... Profit! Well, it's not really as simple as that - but I do get to work at home, so I shouldn't complain. I have never been rich enough to collect a quantity of nice gear such as I see in some of your sigs.

12-05-2009, 05:37 AM	#60 (permalink)
j2112c Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 857	Re: The "Whats your Job" Thread? I was a RN (Reg. Nurse) in ITU, for 10yrs I was a Business Student @ university for 3yrs I was an International Business Manager for US Medical Companies for 5yrs I lost my wife to cancer last year... and I have given up my job and retired @ 39yrs old. Life can be too short, do what you always wanted to do right now! Whatever you promised yourself, kids, wife (or other partner) do it today. Jobs are a means to an end not an end in themselves. I will start a business charity in Summer 2010 and I will post on the forum to spread the word with 'my friends' for support, not in money, but in ideas and skills. All the best to my favourite forum on the web. http://www.marshallforum.com/images/...s/highfive.gif

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