What do you do for a living?

[NYWayfarer]

I work for a not for profit organization. Our goal is to keep disabled and developmentally disabled individuals in the community rather than going into nursing homes or institutions.

 

I worked in big business for many years. Made companies lots of money and felt empty inside. Then I got laid off.

 

That was when I took a look at my life and decided my next job had to be different. I help people now and its a great feeling.

[deaknh03]

Own a retail store specializing in organic, locally sourced farm products. Also own and operate a handyman business.

[wdp]

Analytical chemist. Not the most fun job in the world, but it's ok. 

[Donald Glowski]

Small engine mechanic in west palm. I Like it. Just picked up a Small boat I'll be rebuilding?

[CTBassin860]

Supervisor/Process Technician for an injection molding company.We make plastic buckets and pans for fish and scallops.So i work in the the fishing industry.

[iaYakker]

Interesting insights everyone. I do also enjoy working on my feet, but it's a fine line between working on my feet and dealing with lots of bending/twisting because I'm worried about my back deteriorating. At the same time, I have a condition that is improved with movement so sitting all day is even worse for me than the regular person.

I was called today about a job opening for warehouse manager/administrative hybid for a small solar energy company which I would be open to, especially when comparing it to sitting at this desk all day long doing misc tasks that other people don't have the time to take care of.

The thing about this position is that I'm very passionate about sustainability and I know if I did my time in a warehouse position, I could learn more about the industry and move up in the company. 

[lo n slo]

Retired from City Water Works, 30 years. now I do general carpentry work with a friend, everything from building barns to interior painting.

[lonnie g]

was a U.S. mail contractor for 33 years, delivered post office to post office private contractor loved my job! advanced emt for 9 years. wood worker. now disabled due to bad truck wreck. still able to fish some. body tells me when to quit. some times i pay for it doing to much. but man when they are biting its hard to stop. the advice i would give you is, you get out of what you put into something.be proud of what you do and give it your best, you will come out on top.

[Chowderhead]

Legal background working for Fortune 200 transportation company. Work primarily representing company in collective bargaining issues. 

[Bluebasser86]

I'm a behavior modification specialist. 

[Catt]

Retired so I got plenty time on my hands

At 66 I'm raising a 10 yr old grandson & a 12 yr old granddaughter.

 

I'm a teacher who is patiently teaching 7 students ranging in age from 10 to 35 how to consistently catch bass.

 

I"m PE coach who is currently coaching 15 boys ranging in age from 8 to 18.

 

At Victory Baptist Church

Director of building & lawn maintenance

I'm mentor who is currently mentoring life lessons to 10 men ranging from 28 to 45.

Myself & 3 sons operate all audio, video, & recording equipment.

Jack of all trades; can't find someone to do it call Tommy T!

 

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

retired UPSer.

 

Now I run a registered medical marijuana grow in Rhode Island. I grow for Pediatric epilepsy patients, an MS patient and two cancer patients.  These people were all referred to me by Hasbro Children's Hospital period they don't pay a dime for their medicine, it's my way of giving back.

 

 I've also been doing some consultation work for entities looking to set up commercial grows in Massachusetts

[crypt]

machinist/mechanic ................all my life

 

[Redlinerobert]

Real estate/finance 20+ years.  Wife is an accountant, owns a busy firm.  Lately we've been moving towards commercial real estate properties that we buy and lease.  At some point I'd like to be fully retired.  Working my way towards that.

[flyfisher]

Just started by second career after 10 years as a process engineer for a major bank.  I am now a 1st grade teacher and I pretty much enjoy going to work every day.

 

[slonezp]

On 4/14/2017 at 11:30 AM, iaYakker said:

Interesting insights everyone. I do also enjoy working on my feet, but it's a fine line between working on my feet and dealing with lots of bending/twisting because I'm worried about my back deteriorating. At the same time, I have a condition that is improved with movement so sitting all day is even worse for me than the regular person.

I was called today about a job opening for warehouse manager/administrative hybid for a small solar energy company which I would be open to, especially when comparing it to sitting at this desk all day long doing misc tasks that other people don't have the time to take care of.

The thing about this position is that I'm very passionate about sustainability and I know if I did my time in a warehouse position, I could learn more about the industry and move up in the company. 

Health is everything. We take it for granted until it's taken from us. Made a real good living working with my hands. I lost 70% of the use of my left arm from a work accident. I've had 3 surgeries on my left shoulder. and I'm probably 60-70% now. If there is any hint you might make a current condition worse, I would look elsewhere. You have an advantage that you're still young. Not so easy for us old guys

[Bankbeater]

I've worked for the Facilities Dept. in a Fortune 500 manufacturing company for the past 30 years.  I plan on retiring in about 7 to 10 years, buying a boat, and moving somewhere centrally located where there are a lot of lakes.

[N Florida Mike]

Started out on a farm for 7 years.Did a few other outdoor jobs before getting into lawn care,which Ive done in various ways since 1987. I now do sales for that and all the other pest control services our company provides.This allows me to have a flexible schedule which I love.Love the people I sell to but not so much the fall out from micro management.

Got a ministerial degree but havent done it full time.So Ive done volunteer ministry since the mid- eighties. Children's ministry, teens,adults.old folks.

Right now raising a 15 year old grandson and 11 year old granddaughter.

And doing mentoring for recovering addicts.

And love teaching people about God and fishing.

[lonnie g]

8 hours ago, N Florida Mike said:

Started out on a farm for 7 years.Did a few other outdoor jobs before getting into lawn care,which Ive done in various ways since 1987. I now do sales for that and all the other pest control services our company provides.This allows me to have a flexible schedule which I love.Love the people I sell to but not so much the fall out from micro management.

Got a ministerial degree but havent done it full time.So Ive done volunteer ministry since the mid- eighties. Children's ministry, teens,adults.old folks.

Right now raising a 15 year old grandson and 11 year old granddaughter.

And doing mentoring for recovering addicts.

And love teaching people about God and fishing.

my hats off to you MIKE. I don't have the degree but I to do some ministry work myself. actually preached peter t's fatherinlaws funeral. that's awesome that you are showing those kids that kind of love. from your own, to the ones you teach, they will never forget you. its amazing what an old farm boy can wind up doing. from one one farm boy to another I bow to you sir!!

[Buckeye Ron]

Retired safety manager for a major auto manufacturer. Great career if you have a passion for helping people. Horrible choice of a career if you don't like getting in the trenches and fighting for what's right.

[Columbia Craw]

I'm a patrol sergeant for a city agency. I submitted my letter of intent to retire two weeks ago. 

[Basseditor]

I always wanted to work for a magazine.

 

It took me a long time to get the perfect job for me. Now I manage a popular state conservation magazine for a state parks and wildlife agency. I went back to school to earn a Masters Degree in communications, which I finished when I was 50. It helped me get the job I have now by putting my application near the top of hundreds of candidates. That helped get me on the interview list.

 

When I hire, I get 100s of applicants, many have advanced degrees. Nearly everyone on my staff has a Masters Degree.

 

Now, I volunteer to help people get new employment too by coaching and training. And— Don't be afraid to volunteer somewhere— it will help you make contacts.

 

It's easier to get a job, when you have a job. Do something to make contacts. We have unpaid interns that gain valuable skills where I work. We help and coach them to get experience in journalism and editing. Some have gone on to new unexpected careers. Besides the ones who work in journalism, freelance writing, etc. some went on to get higher degrees including law school. Others found a niche in marketing.

 

I wish i had had done that at 25. It would have saved me 15 years on my career path.

 

But I made my own jobs along the way. I guided and worked in a tackle shop, boat dealership, etc. for small pay — but through contacts with some customers I was able to help launch other businesses with them. That gave me the knowledge I needed to manage budgets and contracts. 

 

I'll soon retire with a state pension and I'm building web businesses and YouTube videos on the side now that will supplement my retirement funds. In fact, you can build websites in fields that interest you to make some money in the meantime. 

[MisplacedTexan99]

I'm a 911 dispatcher. I dispatch police fire and Ems, night shift. It's a thankless job for little pay. I work overnight, weekends, and holidays. When the phone rings you never know what the situation will be but you do your best to help. You experience every emotion possible, from heartbreak to the high of saving a life to terror sometimes all in the same hour. I took a 30k a year pay cut from my last job, and I couldn't be happier. I would do it again in a heartbeat. It certainly is not for everyone but for the most part I love my job. 

[BaitMonkey1984]

I am a domestic relations attorney specializing in divorces, modifications, and contempt actions. It is typically very contentious work. I am going on five years of practicing. Fishing provides me with the ultimate release and I am able to recharge after only a few hours on the water. 

[Scorcher214]

CAD designer, its not my dream job, but the opportunity to have all my education paid for and a guaranteed job after school was too good to pass up. I do like making things and seeing them built on the shop floor, and working in an office saves me from doing to much physical labor and wearing my body out from work, and instead get to smash weights in the gym.