What does everyone do for a living?

[esteban]

To everybody who is looking for a job and/or struggling in general: I know it is a battle; I wish you well. Seriously.

And now, a totally awkward transition to the light-hearted...

I am a dirty senior graphic designer.. Work for CTV television in Le Canada in both print and digital.
Been a designer since 1993... So you can see why I like making shit

Ha! That totally makes sense now!

I mean, you clearly had skills, even if it was just a hobby!

[mitsuman]

 

[cr8zykuban0]

@esteban hell yeah, especially how hard it is to find a job now a days.its not what you know, sometimes its who you know that can help you get a job now a days. I remember when I first tried getting a job, man it was such a struggle! I know the feeling

[ParanoiaDragon]

To everybody who is looking for a job and/or struggling in general: I know it is a battle; I wish you well. Seriously.

And now, a totally awkward transition to the light-hearted...

I am a dirty senior graphic designer.. Work for CTV television in Le Canada in both print and digital.
Been a designer since 1993... So you can see why I like making shit

Ha! That totally makes sense now!

I mean, you clearly had skills, even if it was just a hobby!

Doh, sorry bout that Steve, didn't mean to derail the thread! :/

[esteban]

Dude! You didn't derail!

[CPTRAVE]

I am a software Engineer working, in a call center trouble shooting HVAC systems, and turning lights on and off

[DeshDildo]

I am a software Engineer working, in a call center trouble shooting HVAC systems, and turning lights on and off

Specifically on energy management systems or do you hold tarded service peoples' hands through simple diagnostics because they can't read a wiring schematic for a piece of equipment?

[geise]

I am a Digital Artist doing 3D modeling and animation.  Been doing 3d for a living since 1997.  Right now I am currently working on real games for training and simulation for the US Army.  It's actually a pretty cool job and one I will enjoy way more than working on AAA titles for 12 year old's.  I like what my work is going towards.

[CPTRAVE]

I am a software Engineer working, in a call center trouble shooting HVAC systems, and turning lights on and off

Specifically on energy management systems or do you hold tarded service peoples' hands through simple diagnostics because they can't read a wiring schematic for a piece of equipment?

Actually both.

[kosko99]

I am at the purchasing/logistics department for an ophthalmic device company, I am also the connection between my S&R department and the main office in Netherlands when help is needed (request RMA, questions such as partnumbers, etc).

It's not a boring spot since everything is "urgent! ship now!".

[SplatterTrigger]

I work at an aerospace forge shop that creates various parts that go on military helicopters and airplanes.

[DeshDildo]

I am a software Engineer working, in a call center trouble shooting HVAC systems, and turning lights on and off

Specifically on energy management systems or do you hold tarded service peoples' hands through simple diagnostics because they can't read a wiring schematic for a piece of equipment?

Actually both.

I don't envy your job.  I can think of one time I had to call a manufacturer's tech line (on a Mitsubishi Mini-Split) for a weird problem but I usually take pride in figuring out the problem on my own.  I will say that, at least in my area, I run into some major dummy service techs at the local supply houses.  I wonder how some of these guys even hold a job in this industry.

[CPTRAVE]

I am a software Engineer working, in a call center trouble shooting HVAC systems, and turning lights on and off

Specifically on energy management systems or do you hold tarded service peoples' hands through simple diagnostics because they can't read a wiring schematic for a piece of equipment?

Actually both.

I don't envy your job.  I can think of one time I had to call a manufacturer's tech line (on a Mitsubishi Mini-Split) for a weird problem but I usually take pride in figuring out the problem on my own.  I will say that, at least in my area, I run into some major dummy service techs at the local supply houses.  I wonder how some of these guys even hold a job in this industry.

I wonder the same thing also, I had a few guys ask where the disconnect was located, and what a freezestat was. And I have to deal with this everyday

[turbokon]

I repair/work on turbo/PCE full time when I get home and work part time as a manufacturing engineer at an aircraft co.

[420GOAT]

sales rep for a vw parts manufacturer, get to be around cars ....although vw, whatever. but i spend 90 perecent of my time on a computer in my office with no one watching....so the shitty pay is not that bad! LOL.

[whisper2053]

Retired Military...and full time Dad now

[herb]

Overnight Manager at Walgreen's. It's pretty boring most of the time.

[CAPSLOCK]

Seasonal Asphalt worker (paving driveways) long hours in the summer, winters off.

[JoshTurboTrollX]

Data development and research.  Developing tools, generating reports and troubleshooting issues regarding public school's, their financial histories, classes and students history.  Early warning indicators, test results, race/ethnicity and attendance has been pretty much my professional life for the last 7 months and for much of the foreseeable future.

That's what I get for working for a consulting firm. 

When I'm not at work I'm taking care of my kids, keep our home intact and OBEY when I get a spare minute. 

[Joe Redifer]

Video editor. Mostly boring corporate videos. Also Game Sack (which consists of much more video editing).

[CAPSLOCK]

Video editor. Mostly boring corporate videos. Also Game Sack (which consists of much more video editing).

Joe the game sack videos are top notch!

[tknjin]

Work with children with autism

[madboom0522]

Certified personal trainer 4 days a week and a mobile installation specialist 3 days a week. when the weather warms up more of each.

[mitsuman]

Video editor. Mostly boring corporate videos. Also Game Sack (which consists of much more video editing).

I sat with our video editor a few weeks ago to get an idea of what he does. It was of a shoot we did a week before. It was an interesting vid, so it wasn't too bad. But he was telling me about some of the other stuff he generally does. Sounded super boring.
But then he does not do a kick ass youtube video game show. So at least you have that going for you! 

[poponon]

Research assistant + Engineering student

[Arkhan Asylum]

I stand in front of industrial fans and jack off into the breeze.

[bob]

I stand in front of industrial fans and jack off into the breeze.

$50 says you dont really do that.

[mitsuman]

I stand in front of industrial fans and jack off into the breeze.

Wait, are you facing into the fans? Because that would seem to get messy.

[herb]

I stand in front of industrial fans and jack off into the breeze.

Wait, are you facing into the fans? Because that would seem to get messy.

Depending on how fast the fans are going, it could instantly start to dry it up though.

[wildfruit]

I stand in front of industrial fans and jack off into the breeze.

$50 says you dont really do that.

£50 says he does. Also I want that job.

[poponon]

How much $ to watch?

[esadajr]

I'm just an IT guy

[Arkhan Asylum]

I stand in front of industrial fans and jack off into the breeze.

Wait, are you facing into the fans? Because that would seem to get messy.

Why would I stand the other way. 

[VestCunt]

Sound engineer. A rock venue, a church, some freelance.

[SplatterTrigger]

I stand in front of industrial fans and jack off into the breeze.

I believe it.

[Gredler]

I am a Digital Artist doing 3D modeling and animation.  Been doing 3d for a living since 1997.  Right now I am currently working on real games for training and simulation for the US Army.  It's actually a pretty cool job and one I will enjoy way more than working on AAA titles for 12 year old's.  I like what my work is going towards.

I have been in art for games since 2008, cool to see another dev on the boards, more so cool to see a vet I'd love to try getting into a similar position someday, how did you make the transition/find your way into the military simulation industry? Very cool!

[bob]

I am a Digital Artist doing 3D modeling and animation.  Been doing 3d for a living since 1997.  Right now I am currently working on real games for training and simulation for the US Army.  It's actually a pretty cool job and one I will enjoy way more than working on AAA titles for 12 year old's.  I like what my work is going towards.

I have been in art for games since 2008, cool to see another dev on the boards, more so cool to see a vet I'd love to try getting into a similar position someday, how did you make the transition/find your way into the military simulation industry? Very cool!

Best training simulation ever was Hogans Alley

[Gredler]

I am a Digital Artist doing 3D modeling and animation.  Been doing 3d for a living since 1997.  Right now I am currently working on real games for training and simulation for the US Army.  It's actually a pretty cool job and one I will enjoy way more than working on AAA titles for 12 year old's.  I like what my work is going towards.

I have been in art for games since 2008, cool to see another dev on the boards, more so cool to see a vet I'd love to try getting into a similar position someday, how did you make the transition/find your way into the military simulation industry? Very cool!

Geise once told me "it's not who you know, it's who you blow."

Great... starting on the bottom again I suppose. Hopefully Costco still had a good deal on mints.

[esteban]

Hogan's Alley.
Blowjobs.

I see what you guys are doing in this thread!

[geise]

I am a Digital Artist doing 3D modeling and animation.  Been doing 3d for a living since 1997.  Right now I am currently working on real games for training and simulation for the US Army.  It's actually a pretty cool job and one I will enjoy way more than working on AAA titles for 12 year old's.  I like what my work is going towards.

I have been in art for games since 2008, cool to see another dev on the boards, more so cool to see a vet I'd love to try getting into a similar position someday, how did you make the transition/find your way into the military simulation industry? Very cool!

Geise once told me "it's not who you know, it's who you blow."

Word

Besides that, the simulation industry is huge for the military.  It's every 3rd party contract companies bread and butter working on Gov contracts. So many companies in the US do simulation now.  It's fairly easy to find jobs with them wanting Artists using Unity, Unreal, hell even Cryengine for Serious Games. 

[Gredler]

Awesome, Unreal and Cry I am familiar with for personal work, and I've worked a lot with Unity at my last job where we used it to ship a big budget IOS game for Zynga. Thanks for the info, the investigation begins!

[dallaspattern]

Teacher!

[jeffhlewis]

I do primarily data-warehouse development - tons of SQL, SSIS and C# code. With the occasional foray into Tableau/SSRS/whatever-flavor-of-the-month-reporting-tool-client-wants.

In a past life I was a front-end web developer full-time, but with each passing year I'm losing interest in it and don't miss it terribly.

[Bklyn4ever]

I put people to sleep!

[EvilEvoIX]

I've worked in software development primarily in modeling and simulation of attacks on physical security systems for the past decade. Sadly things have gone from pretty bad to desperate at the company I've been with since college. In the past couple weeks we lost the majority of our workforce to layoffs and "involuntary furlough". I don't think this job will last another couple months, so I'm on the hunt. Evo or whoever was looking forward to taking advantage of people in a shitty situation, stand by.

sounds a lot like me, man. I've been in biometric forensics software most of my adult life, but things are looking shaky. Interviewing with a railroad company next week. Anywho, if things go to shit, sell me your rarez for cheap. Fuck that evo guy!

This man is obsessed with ME!   That wasn't even provoked!  Sorry to hear about the job situation but maybe if you spend less time obsessing about me and running a failed website you could focus more on your career hmmmm? 


As mentioned before I work for a Defense Contractor as a Financial Analyst down in Virginia.  We help support the on going operations in Afghanistan and Iraq in terms of men, logistics, technology, communications.  I simply handle the Government contracts financially and source outside contractors.  It's as boring as it sounds.

[EvilEvoIX]

Evo or whoever was looking forward to taking advantage of people in a shitty situation, stand by.

if things go to shit, sell me your rarez for cheap. Fuck that evo guy!

This man is obsessed with ME!   That wasn't even provoked!

reading is hard. I went ahead and shortened the quotes for you. Now stop stalking my posts and break out that vacuum cleaner for once.

Why don't you get on your hands and knees and scrub the shit out of your basement?    

[SignOfZeta]

I'm in the automotive testing business, a 3rd party. Running engines and transmissions on a stand. Occasionally its pretty exciting, usually its super boring, but that's any job.

[EvilEvoIX]

I'm in the automotive testing business, a 3rd party. Running engines and transmissions on a stand. Occasionally its pretty exciting, usually its super boring, but that's any job.

Ever blow any up?  Do you cycle the engines or got WOT or just pick a static RPM and keep it locked there?


Cool job.😃

[spenoza]

I work too much for too little money in my chosen field, but not at the level of my education. That's about as far down that rabbit hole as I want to go.