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Title: What do you do
Post by: 85Kauai on July 14, 2009, 01:21:42 PM: for a living that allows you to have so many weekends off to float. Since joining, I have read numerous posts of some pretty fun weekends. Yeah, I'm jealous. Please post what you do for a living. May have to rearrange my priorities.
Title: Re: What do you do
Post by: MADSKILLZ on July 14, 2009, 01:42:36 PM: Welding and Fabrication
Title: Re: What do you do
Post by: 85Kauai on July 14, 2009, 01:47:05 PM: Quote from: Bowrider on July 14, 2009, 01:21:42 PM
for a living that allows you to have so many weekends off to float. Since joining, I have read numerous posts of some pretty fun weekends. Yeah, I'm jealous. Please post what you do for a living. May have to rearrange my priorities.

Since I started this, I am a General Contractor working in property preservation on HUD housing.
Title: Re: What do you do
Post by: just squirtin on July 14, 2009, 02:21:12 PM: stationary engineer for wonder bread
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Post by: Beaveretriever on July 14, 2009, 02:22:44 PM: construction manager for a solar panel installation company that is currently doing costco's all over the place, but i dont have all the weekends to go have fun with the boat :banghead: :mad:

The Beav
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Post by: FORKEDUP on July 14, 2009, 02:47:52 PM: parts manager for a benz dealership
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Post by: bigboy_77 on July 14, 2009, 02:53:17 PM: Production manager for Dynatrac. We make axles for Jeeps, trucks, hot rods and many random vehicles.
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Post by: 78centurian on July 14, 2009, 02:57:07 PM: professional vacationist
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Post by: Marcsrollin on July 14, 2009, 03:04:53 PM: General Manager for a speed shop in san diego.
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Post by: trmn8ter on July 14, 2009, 03:19:04 PM: I own A & A Automotive and tire in rancho cucamonga. Thats how dumb I am. :screwy:
Title: Re: What do you do
Post by: 85Kauai on July 14, 2009, 03:26:47 PM: Quote from: trmn8ter on July 14, 2009, 03:19:04 PM
I own A & A Automotive and tire in rancho cucamonga. Thats how dumb I am. :screwy:

Business owners have all the free time they want ::)
Title: Re: What do you do
Post by: Baja and Bust on July 14, 2009, 04:53:29 PM: Framing and finish carpenter (foreman) for a GC doing high-end large-scale remodels and additions in extremely ritzy neighborhoods. Looking to go independent when the market turns back around.
Title: Re: What do you do
Post by: BOOST on July 14, 2009, 05:06:33 PM: Equipment operator for the city of Rancho cucamonga
Title: Re: What do you do
Post by: 85Kauai on July 14, 2009, 05:30:21 PM: Quote from: Baja and Bust on July 14, 2009, 04:53:29 PM
Framing and finish carpenter (foreman) for a GC doing high-end large-scale remodels and additions in extremely ritzy neighborhoods. Looking to go independent when the market turns back around.

We specialized in finish carpentry for 17 years and did fairly well. When the market took a turn, we shut it down. Phone hasn't rang for over a year. :(
Title: Re: What do you do
Post by: 76NORDIC on July 14, 2009, 05:44:12 PM: Quote from: trmn8ter on July 14, 2009, 03:19:04 PM
I own A & A Automotive and tire in rancho cucamonga. Do you do any business with Daniels Tire Service ???
Title: Re: What do you do
Post by: Baja and Bust on July 14, 2009, 05:48:37 PM: Quote from: Bowrider on July 14, 2009, 05:30:21 PM
We specialized in finish carpentry for 17 years and did fairly well. When the market took a turn, we shut it down. Phone hasn't rang for over a year. :(

Times have been a little tough lately but we're managing to squeak by. Although the profit sharing isn't as plentiful as it once was, we're still managing to land jobs. We are half staffed compared to a year ago but things are picking up again and we're thinking of hiring another two or three guys with the new jobs lined up.

What do you do now, Bowrider?
Title: Re: What do you do
Post by: IRRebel on July 14, 2009, 06:15:10 PM: I'm a Retail manager, so I don;t get many weekends off either. When I do I try and squeeze in as much boat time as I can. I also do a lot SOLO on weekdays.

Ray
Title: Re: What do you do
Post by: 85Kauai on July 14, 2009, 06:15:45 PM: Quote from: Baja and Bust on July 14, 2009, 05:48:37 PM
Times have been a little tough lately but we're managing to squeak by. Although the profit sharing isn't as plentiful as it once was, we're still managing to land jobs. We are half staffed compared to a year ago but things are picking up again and we're thinking of hiring another two or three guys with the new jobs lined up.

What do you do now, Bowrider?

Inspecting and repairing foreclosed properties for HUD. We work throughout Kern County. Seven days a week.
Title: Re: What do you do
Post by: GT Jets on July 14, 2009, 06:17:30 PM: Just gave two weeks notice today :screwy:

Starting a new job doing the same thing (HVAC Service tech.) in two weeks... :thumbup:

GT
Title: Re: What do you do
Post by: IRRebel on July 14, 2009, 06:22:33 PM: Made the jump Glenn? good for you! Best of luck, and I think you made the right decision.

Ray
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Post by: FORKEDUP on July 14, 2009, 06:23:50 PM: congrats on the new job gt, hope all works out great for you ;D :thumbup: ;D
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Post by: GT Jets on July 14, 2009, 06:47:56 PM: Quote from: IRRebel on July 14, 2009, 06:22:33 PM
Made the jump Glenn? good for you! Best of luck, and I think you made the right decision.

Ray
Quote from: FORKEDUP on July 14, 2009, 06:23:50 PM
congrats on the new job gt, hope all works out great for you ;D :thumbup: ;D

Thanks guys, feels kinda weird, haven't quit a job in over 20 years, if feel a little humble given the economy and all.... :screwy:

Gonna turn out good though :thumbup:

GT
Title: Re: What do you do
Post by: Luckie Stiff on July 14, 2009, 07:09:56 PM: Quote from: Bowrider on July 14, 2009, 06:15:45 PM
Inspecting and repairing foreclosed properties for HUD. We work throughout Kern County. Seven days a week.

You need some help 3 days a week? Arnie is breaking it off in me big time!
Skip
Title: Re: What do you do
Post by: Nordie on July 14, 2009, 07:24:47 PM: Glad to hear about the jump glenn...just did the same myself...for you guys that don't know...ironworker local 416...reinforcing steel...I just place rebar...and do post tension...
Title: Re: What do you do
Post by: 85Kauai on July 14, 2009, 07:34:27 PM: Quote from: Luckie Stiff on July 14, 2009, 07:09:56 PM

You need some help 3 days a week? Arnie is breaking it off in me big time!
Skip

Skip, Have three sub contractor crews and 2 on the books right now. But from what I hear, another wave of foreclosures is getting ready to hit. We may need some help. I'll certainly keep you in mind.
Title: Re: What do you do
Post by: Luckie Stiff on July 14, 2009, 08:01:30 PM: Quote from: Bowrider on July 14, 2009, 07:34:27 PM
Skip, Have three sub contractor crews and 2 on the books right now. But from what I hear, another wave of foreclosures is getting ready to hit. We may need some help. I'll certainly keep you in mind.

Sweet, I am a plumber, but I can do drywall, minor electrical, sprinklers, framing.........
Title: Re: What do you do
Post by: stc315 on July 15, 2009, 11:55:19 PM: He wants to get us for a total of 20% now Skip. He's totally F'd off my boat budget. I'm lucky I got what I've been able to get so far. I still need a lot of parts to get my ride wet!

Arnie Sux big fat ones!!!

If you haven't figured it out yet, I work for the state (Sergeant at a state prison). I lost my weekends off and got stuck on the graveyard shift :banghead: I'm lucky I can always swap out shifts with other Sgts to get a weekend off. But I miss having weekends off.
Title: Re: What do you do
Post by: kingcole80 on July 17, 2009, 03:05:07 PM: Remodeling, home repair, hell anything i can make money at LOL :sly:[yt=425,350][/yt]
Title: Re: What do you do
Post by: 85Kauai on July 17, 2009, 05:21:07 PM: 327 views and only 27 of us with jobs???????
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Post by: jy84Sleek on July 17, 2009, 05:43:02 PM: Heavy Equipment Operator for DPE Construction
Title: Re: What do you do
Post by: IRRebel on July 17, 2009, 08:07:52 PM: I have a job. Already posted I think.

What's Arnie's Problem? Jack up the taxes on all these way overpaid enterainers (Actors, acresses, rock stars, etc and all their brethren, producers, directors, et al. ) They can afford it! Problem solved!

Kinda jaded towards Hollywood since a lil skank I used to work with is now on "Big Brother". LORD what a lying tramp! And I won't watch, (I'd strangle the "kung-fu" bitch!!)

But you guys shouldn't have to make up for what they don't pay! That just ain't right!

Ray
Title: Re: What do you do
Post by: Luckie Stiff on July 17, 2009, 08:38:31 PM: I guess I never replied to this thread with what I actually do

20 Yrs Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 398, commercial plumbing & process pipefitter, moved up the ladder to Project Manager, in 2005 I got offered a job @ Corcoran State Prison as a plumber, I took it for the benefits and to make my last 20 years in the trade a little easier on me. So that's what I do now, I'm a plumber @ a state prison, fixing the shit the inmates break, fixing the shit the idiotic staff breaks, repiping and remodeling 20+ year old systems. fun fun fun

I should have stayed in school :screwy:
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Post by: jamesgib on July 17, 2009, 09:12:45 PM: I am a residential / commercial electrician. Since I moved to Washington I got a job doing electrical work on a 300' retired NOAA ship.
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Post by: skee on July 17, 2009, 09:25:42 PM: A Professional Technician for a Government Motor's (GMC) Dealership! :banghead: :sly:
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Post by: Ralph Brunt on July 18, 2009, 07:12:21 AM: grease monkey
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Title: Re: What do you do
Post by: vegascharger on July 18, 2009, 08:41:22 AM: Quote from: stc315 on July 15, 2009, 11:55:19 PM
He wants to get us for a total of 20% now Skip. He's totally F'd off my boat budget. I'm lucky I got what I've been able to get so far. I still need a lot of parts to get my ride wet!

Arnie Sux big fat ones!!!

If you haven't figured it out yet, I work for the state (Sergeant at a state prison). I lost my weekends off and got stuck on the graveyard shift :banghead: I'm lucky I can always swap out shifts with other Sgts to get a weekend off. But I miss having weekends off.

Stc What Prison do you work at if you dont mind me asking ?
I work for the Nevada Prison System. I am a Officer there.
Right now lucky to have three day weekends.
Now i just need to finish up the boat.
Title: Re: What do you do
Post by: GlassCutter on July 18, 2009, 09:05:24 AM: I'm a broke ass high school teacher, but that does not mean I have lots of weekends free to boat. Life is soooo friggin' hectic lately no time for much of anything fun except riding Mrs. GC ;D
Title: Re: What do you do
Post by: stc315 on July 20, 2009, 03:14:41 PM: Quote from: vegascharger on July 18, 2009, 08:41:22 AM
Stc What Prison do you work at if youi am a dont mind me asking ?
I work for the Nevada Prison System. I am a Officer there.
Right now lucky to have three day weekends.
Now i just need to finish up the boat.

I work at Centinela State Prison. I love it. It's a great job when the Governator isn't messin with you lol. I used to have 3 day weekends before I promoted. I got a lot of work to do to get mine on the water. All these pay cuts are killin my boat budget. I need to start working overtime, but there is none right now (especially with my senority as junior sgt.).
Title: Re: What do you do
Post by: challenger on July 20, 2009, 03:26:45 PM: Welding and Fabrication / cnc programmer