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Post by stoner on Mar 23, 2006 19:01:11 GMT -5
Seems there's been a lot of talk about people's jobs lately, so I thought it might be nice to find out what rockhounds do to support their rock habit. Me? I send my wife to work everyday. No, just kidding. I'm a cabinetmaker/woodworker. How about you?
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Post by Tweetiepy on Mar 23, 2006 19:22:19 GMT -5
I work for the government and all day I pay invoices and make up contracts for other government departments & then pay those invoices...It's a vicious circle Oh and I graduated in technical drafting (architecture) years ago - got side-tracked by the lack of work & got a temp job in the governement "until I found an opening in architecture"  - 13 years later I'm still paying invoices... & forgot how to hold a pencil... but the artistic side seems to have remained in me - can't beat that out of me! ;D |
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Post by docone31 on Mar 23, 2006 19:53:53 GMT -5
I am a jeweler. I cut cabs, facet gemstones, design custom jewelery, repair jewelery, and specialize in Southwestern designs, and diamond designs, both in gold and silver.
You will find photos of my gig in Doc's shop Pics in photos.
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Post by Cher on Mar 23, 2006 19:54:11 GMT -5
I'm an official designated doctor's patient.
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Post by deb193 on Mar 23, 2006 19:55:10 GMT -5
I'm an academic. Or a social-science researcher. Have taught, and counducted research. New job is as a statistical analyst for a group of psychologists and human development research types.
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Post by xenaswolf on Mar 23, 2006 20:25:48 GMT -5
I am a surveillance observer in a casino, meaning I watch EVERYONE and EVERYTHING. My main function is to make sure the games are dealt/played correctly and no one pulls anything whether that be a dealer or a player. Secondary to that I keep my eyes on everything else so that the casino is protected along with our employees and customers.
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Post by stoner on Mar 23, 2006 20:34:30 GMT -5
And I bet you would LOVE to quit your job Cher.
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Post by Alice on Mar 23, 2006 20:43:16 GMT -5
Other then take up space and tumble rocks, I'm currently a Domestic Engineer
I have an Honor degree in Interior decorating and a Landscaping certificate.
My hobbies are woodworking, Art, Crafts, photography... basically anything that will keep my hands busy.
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Post by joe on Mar 23, 2006 20:43:18 GMT -5
I'm a former postal worker now on medical retirement. When and if I get another job I'll let you know, probably in a complaint/rant thread! Right now I stay occupied with shining stones.  |
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Post by Toad on Mar 23, 2006 21:00:53 GMT -5
Sales - yuck.
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WyckedWyre
fully equipped rock polisher
Member since April 2007
Posts: 1,391
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Post by WyckedWyre on Mar 23, 2006 21:15:14 GMT -5
Veterinary Technician. S
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greenmann
spending too much on rocks
Member since August 2005
Posts: 325
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Post by greenmann on Mar 23, 2006 21:16:46 GMT -5
Landscape Designer, specializing in native plants and wildlife habitat (hence the internet handle)
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SilverHeights
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since December 2003
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Post by SilverHeights on Mar 23, 2006 21:17:21 GMT -5
I work as a veterinarian's assistant. Small town practice and only vet in the area. I have worked there 11 years now and love it. Some perks include; the practice is only a mile away(actually it's next door) but it is in the Dr's house and he is our next door neighbor!! Since his family and mine have been in the area forever I've known him for years so he and his family are friends as well. I can take my dog to work with me (another perk) as he is a 5 month old Rottie pup and would be alone too long during the day as my husband is away working for 2 weeks at a time. My commute usually consists of walking or taking my quad on an old trail. It's a 25 minute walk or a 5 minute drive away. I've shared the trail with deer, moose, grouse, a hawk and bears (even grizzlies one year).
Only drawback is there isn't enough hours left in the day to do what I love, which is going fishing with my husband when he is home, play with grandkids, walk on the beach (we live on the Kootenay Lake) and have fun with rocks.
Dorothy
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Post by BAZ on Mar 23, 2006 22:26:55 GMT -5
Just got my job as a booking agent for Grand Canyon Railway, before that, self-employed, before that a HAZMAT truck driver. Cool thread Stoner. BTW, I STILL don't know what I want to do when I grow up!
Xena, is that you in the big black half domes in the ceiling?!?! Are you in Puyallup? That is where my wife's grandma used to like to go.
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Post by xenaswolf on Mar 23, 2006 22:29:26 GMT -5
I'm in the domes, but in Lakewood and before that in Renton |
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Post by Cher on Mar 23, 2006 22:40:16 GMT -5
And I bet you would LOVE to quit your job Cher. Yes sir I would and I'll know on the 29th if the end is in April or June. |
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Post by cpdad on Mar 23, 2006 22:52:48 GMT -5
well..i am a machine shop supervisior..we are the ones that keep the international paper's..procter & gamble..kimberly clarks..and other large manufacturers going...when one of these guy's break down..we work non stop to get them back up and running...we have actually gone to work on friday...and found our way home on monday...i say we a lot..because i ain't nothing without the guys that back me up..kind of like this board..knowledge in numbers.
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Post by akansan on Mar 23, 2006 22:56:28 GMT -5
By day - Web Designer and occasional computer tech when the other techs are out on jobs.
By night - off and on adjunct English Instructor. Not currently teaching this semester, though.
*Crossing my fingers and praying hard for Cher!*
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Post by xenaswolf on Mar 23, 2006 23:07:40 GMT -5
Cher, I"m hoping its in April, I want you in tip top shape for my birthday at the end of April Thats what I want for my Bday |
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petlog
off to a rocking start
Member since March 2006
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Post by petlog on Mar 23, 2006 23:07:52 GMT -5
"Me? I send my wife to work everyday."
I'm not kidding!!
I used to do a lot of computer software contract work specialising in spreadsheet systems and VBA (visual basic for applications) for large companies and government departments. I still do some of that but I find I don't have much time anymore -- rocks are taking over!
Peter
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- 13 years later I'm still paying invoices... & forgot how to hold a pencil... but the artistic side seems to have remained in me - can't beat that out of me! ;D
