What do you do for a living? (2 for 1)

[module]

Wouldnt it be nice to see who does what, what type of career/job everyone wakes up in the morning to do?

At the same time it might help us RFD'ers in somewhat to use these careers as a source point for potential business relations to make money and to endure on a business relationship with the person. Who knows, maybe the person who works at a retail store can get you a deal on something your looking for and WEVE GOT A DEAL!! (thats where the 2 for 1 comes into place).

Ill start, I run a satellite business...

Next

[PlayerOne]

I operate a tutoring service, I have tutors all over toronto that specialises in each subject, we have students ranging from preschoolers to Grade 12, check out our website

www.iptutoring.net

[UrbanPoet]

I sell propane and propane accessories.

[MkmBandit]

I sell propane and propane accessories.

you just answered alot of questions i had about you :lol:

[module]

I have a feeling this post will turn into a very useful resource facility for many rfd'er members!

[dealguy2]

I'm a software developer and I also repair lawnmowers on the side.

[nos_slived]

I sell propane and propane accessories.
Every time I see your name I will think "Hank".

[gei]

I am captain of the starship enterprise.

Its mission? To explore strange new worlds... to seek out new life and new civilizations... to boldly go where no man has gone before.

[slowpoke]

hunting/gathering

[cmge]

I am the captain of the black pearl and im looking for a new crew

realistically i work in IT and build computers on the side

[red_roses101]

Gypsy hunter, I can hit a gypsy within 15 metres if chained, 10 if not. Also I am a journalist for Kazakhstan...

Student as well.

[demha88]

Office Equipment Service Technician and I am also a student

[cluless]

shopaholic-by-day :D

desktop analyst by night

[entity]

Student
Sweatshop worker at Canadian Tire warehouse

[Valek]

Power ranger.

[red_roses101]

Power ranger.

Which ranger? Blue, Green, Red?

[PlayerOne]

Which ranger? Blue, Green, Red?

I'm the pink one, don't tell anyone though

[hagbard]

Professional hit man.

:D

[Alvito]

hunting/gathering

LOL


i work in a summercamp. in september i'll be a student again.

[Realrena]

I am captain of the starship enterprise.

Its mission? To explore strange new worlds... to seek out new life and new civilizations... to boldly go where no man has gone before.

Hello Jean Luc Piccard :)

[dolphie]

I work in a Nylon plant. twelve hour shifts, days and nights rotated, every other weekend off.....****** ass,hot, gross, great paying union job that i hope is still here for me to retire from in 30 years :)

[Ojam]

Gigolo extraordinaire, I go by the name Hanging Chad.

[BadDrafter]

Draftsman/Engineering Technologist, I turn this

http://www.novex-tech.com/Images/CADWorxPipe.jpg

into this

http://www.robertsonbuildings.com/images/showroom/suncor_detail.jpg

[aquariaguy]

I make your 20/200 vision 20/20

[belcan15]

im the telephone guy.. i fix bell landline phones..
free long distance anyone? :lol:

[Kenny Blankenship]

I try to repair f'ed up modules

Apparently some are beyond repair

[Babo]

summer student booth collector for the ttc

[yuwing8]

Draftsman/Engineering Technologist, I turn this

http://www.novex-tech.com/Images/CADWorxPipe.jpg

into this

http://www.robertsonbuildings.com/images/showroom/suncor_detail.jpg

funny, that doesn't look like it!

I'm a PT receiptionist. returning as student in sept!

[TheBrain]

I install/repair computers, do server & network stuff and some programming & web stuff for the school district. I love it. :)

[Rehan]

I work for a large defense contractor.

[Eli]

I cut sheet metal with lasers.

[CSK'sMom]

I am lucky, I get to be a SAHM (stay at home Mom) because hubby is a produce buyer for a wholesaler by night and a flooring installer by day. :)

[RVDTHPS]

I work as a slave in Chopstick House

[ronin893]

I'm G.W. Bush. They even wrote a song about me.

He'll fight for freedom wherever there is trouble, G. W. Bush is there!
G. W. Bush . . . A Real American Hero G. W. Bush is there.

It's G. W. Bush against Qaeda and Destro,
Fighting to save the day.
He never gives up, he's always there,
Fighting for freedom over land and air.

G. W. Bush . . . A Real American Hero G. W. Bush is there.

"G. W. Bush is the codename for America's daring, highly trained, special mission force. Its purpose: To defend human freedom against Qaeda, a ruthless, terrorist organization determined to rule the world."

He never gives up, he'll stay till the fights won G. W. Bush will dare.
G. W. Bush . . . A Real American Hero G. W. Bush!

And knowing is half the battle.

[walleye*guy]

Television cameraman/sat truck operator

yes - i work for mother corp.......

[jayslay]

iam not suprised that most ppl on here have jobs that are related to computers

student

[compugirl]

Self-employed (sort-of) - mostly unable to work due to disability

Run my own website called Thrifty Canadian
So I'm a webmaster, designer and developer, and a writer

[PlayerOne]

Self-employed (sort-of) - mostly unable to work due to disability

Run my own website called Thrifty Canadian
So I'm a webmaster, designer and developer, and a writer

uh oh, RFD has now been infiltrated! :eek:

haha, anyways, that's awesome (not being sarcastic)

[Mr._Hankey]

I work for a military optics manufacturer (range meters & night vision accessories).

Student.

[fosterz]

I sell propane and propane accessories.

And I'm a professional bounty hunter, an exterminator and president of my very own gun club.

[blainehamilton]

I work for NCR Canada as a first line maintenance technician. We do work for banks and financial institutions for POS, ATM, Cash Handling equip, etc.

http://www.ncr.com/

I also work for Marketsource as an HP rep in major retailers, such as Costco, Best Buy, Future Shop and Staples. I demo and promote HP products to customers based on their needs and HP marketing strategies.

http://www.marketsource.com/

I also do occasional work for family and friends who have problems with their computers or entertainment electronics. Things like virus and spyware removals, upgrades and installations, laptop repairs, etc.

Funny thing is, all 3 pay reasonably well, but it's never enough...

At least all 3 are very enjoyable! I can't stand hearing about people who hate to go to work every day.

[jb22]

Juniour Designer/Assistant Animater at Big Studios in Toronto (www.bigstudios.com). We do broadcast design (show opens/graphic overlays) for various networks like HBO, ABC, CBS, OLN (USA), Comcast, as well as stuff for CHUM (ie Bravo, Much Music, A Channel) and CBC. We do alot of stuff related to sports, especially for US networks.

So far I've got to work on stuff for HBO Sports' Boxing After Dark, NBA Finals 06, NHL Awards 06, OLN Boxing and am currently working on stuff for the CFL on CBC.

It's a pretty cool place to work, get to see some very talented people pull off some amazing work.

[Donkey_boy]

I am a painter at a bodyshop! and build and fix pc's on the side

[john widow]

I work for a military optics manufacturer (range meters & night vision accessories).

Student.

Can u give us awesome deals for night vision goggles? I mean, it'd be cool to try those...

[Peter Pan]

Petroleum Distribution Engineer

[Siefer999]

Professional Porn Star :!:

[Thundercloud]

I turn food and water into waste.

[prying eyes]

I try to repair f'ed up modules

Apparently some are beyond repair


:arrowu: :D :arrowu: ;)

[PrimoTurbo]

I'm a Master Debater.

[B40]

I do the same thing Kramer does.

[McJenny]

I'm a social worker on a psych ward.

[bfg_16]

Toronto Emergency Medical Services

911 EMS Dispatcher

[illusion81]

Associate Manager, Sourcing & Outsourcing Governance - TD Bank Financial Group

[Spray]

I'm a licensed Private Investigator.

[puff_daddy_58_99]

Internal Auditor for the Government

[that_staples_guy]

Student, and Staples associate.

[bmwmini]

Troll finder

[module]

I definately need to stay away from Spray and Puff Daddy5859..... :D

[fireguy9]

full time firefighter

[that_staples_guy]

full time firefighter

lol the second I saw your nick I figured that.

[fireguy9]

lol the second I saw your nick I figured that.

some may think I start them,,, just making sure!

[plum dumpling]

Draftsman/Engineering Technologist, I turn this

http://www.novex-tech.com/Images/CADWorxPipe.jpg

into this

http://www.robertsonbuildings.com/images/showroom/suncor_detail.jpg


Cool job!

[Mr._Hankey]

Can u give us awesome deals for night vision goggles? I mean, it'd be cool to try those...

I wish I could, but the management doesn't like the word "deal" :| Plus they're very expensive, especially if to be used just as a toy.

[dell]

Visual effects artist for feature film work. I mostly do 3d work but am lucky enough to also help out with tracking and compositing.

[Rhombuss]

Structural engineer in Toronto.

[puff_daddy_58_99]

I definately need to stay away from Spray and Puff Daddy5859..... :D

don't worry, it's internal audit so we look at government operations not citizens. But I'll be sure to put you at the top of the list for my tax audit friends :)

[peterk]

Petroleum Distribution Engineer

Gas pumper?

[fwhc022883]

I am a Technical Consultant, and I work in the nuclear industry.

[Electricute]

1. GIS Technitian
2. Air Canada Marshel and Ramp Crew
3. Research Assistant
4. Student in Sept

[BigBadBoo]

Poolboy! :twisted: No joke, and yes, there have been some horny middle-aged women that needed their pools cleaned. I use a hard scrub to make sure they get their money's worth.

[mrfrostyman]

GPS technician

Install gps tracking devices in vehicles and the odd boat (for employers)
Program them and test them as well as well as the odd computer fixing at my office

[rayesyn]

software developer.

[kappamaki]

f/t student
p/t receptionist
p/t CSR for student services at a university

[king_george]

Software analyst/developer for a large public transportation company.

[bikechick]

Draftsman/Engineering Technologist, I turn this

http://www.novex-tech.com/Images/CADWorxPipe.jpg

into this

http://www.robertsonbuildings.com/images/showroom/suncor_detail.jpg


Hee Hee... autocad.... that program rocks!!!
Oh, and I work in customer service for Fidelity, but I should be in architecture.... good thing that was only 3 years of my life....

[Hard_Taco]

I am a professional penny picker and I put them back into circulation by spending them. Actually, I work for Cineplex as a theatre cleaner and I maybe self employed as a side job. Yes, it is a legal job.

[Scientist]

Scientist :D

[MkmBandit]

Up until a few months ago I was an account manager for a plastics extrution company. Did that for 3 1/2 years. Now i'm living off severence and working 4 hours a day

[BadDrafter]

Cool job!

Yes it's true my job doesn't suck, for some people drawing things is an ok occupation.

I'm actually quitting my job this time next year to go back to school.
You're welcome to take my cublicle though, people come and go like they were never there.

As mentioned in many of my rants I really want to be an engineer.

[module]

Yes it's true my job doesn't suck, for some people drawing things is an ok occupation.

I'm actually quitting my job this time next year to go back to school.
You're welcome to take my cublicle though, people come and go like they were never there.

As mentioned in many of my rants I really want to be an engineer.


Im guessing you created your own avatar?

[ViperZ]

I work on this:

http://www.ewh.ieee.org/reg/7/millennium/canadarm/canadarm_earth.jpg

(http://www.ewh.ieee.org/reg/7/millennium/canadarm/canadarm_home.html)

[BadDrafter]

Im guessing you created your own avatar?

No, I'm pretty sure it was Greg Land working for Marvel Comics. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/11/Xmen-theend4.png
That character just happens to be my favorite comic book character that's all.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greg_Land

If I had that kind of artistic talent I would be a comic book artist as well and wouldn't bother with the engineering thing.

[weedb0y]

Wouldnt it be nice to see who does what, what type of career/job everyone wakes up in the morning to do?

At the same time it might help us RFD'ers in somewhat to use these careers as a source point for potential business relations to make money and to endure on a business relationship with the person. Who knows, maybe the person who works at a retail store can get you a deal on something your looking for and WEVE GOT A DEAL!! (thats where the 2 for 1 comes into place).

Ill start, I run a satellite business...

Next


nice..so do/did I. I was authorized dealer for Viewsat and Coolsat back in the days. Right now, I am working for Enterprise Rent a Car and looking to move on to something IT Management related. I can get you deals on stuff as well.

[Kuurgen]

nice..so do/did I. I was authorized dealer for Viewsat and Coolsat back in the days. Right now, I am working for Enterprise Rent a Car and looking to move on to something IT Management related. I can get you deals on stuff as well.


Heh, I'm guessing a lot of satellite guys are rethinking careers :P

I share your pain!

[module]

Theyr are alternative methods for satellite, FTA was just the cheapest route :D


weedb0y can comprehend with what im saying...

[Ayla500]

I have 2 jobs
Im a domestic engineer in charge of conflict resoultion (AKA a mom who breaks up fights) and I also work in a high end lingerie boutique. We do bra fittings and deal in high end american and European brand bras and underwear. A very "girlie" job!

[mlc2000]

Theyr are alternative methods for satellite, FTA was just the cheapest route :D


weedb0y can comprehend with what im saying...

CAre to share that with one on the minions waiting for a cardless fix, for their CS5000?

PM me pleeeeeease.

[Instagator]

I work for a large ISP.

[i6s1]

I'm a Master Debater.

Funny, I'm a Master Bater.

[YnD]

I work in a Bell World (Bell Canada) store.

[Siefer999]

Funny, I'm a Master Bater.
would you like PrimoTurbo to DeBate you? cause he's a master at it

[ramoose]

I walk for a living and do bookkeeping as a sideline.

[NorthYorker]

Software development analyst. Contractor.

[Kerby]

accountant

[CHINAdeals]

student by day

batman by night

[Tofu Drift Shinji]

Part time Technical Writer for a software company
Part time Editor in Chief for a technology website
Ball and chained to the University of Toronto

[Hubster]

Mortgage Consultant residing near the GTA, although my business is conducted nationally.

My brokerage is Invis. (http://invis.ca/)

I like Pina Coladas, and getting caught in the rain. If you're not into yoga, if you have half-a-brain. If you like making love at midnight, in the dunes of the cape - I'm the man that you've looked for, write to me, and escape. ;)


Great thread OP :D

[siriuskao]

linux system analyst.

[DJ_Peanuts22]

i am a freeloader

[desolatioN]

i am a freeloader

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[koft]

i am a freeloader
:razz:

Dentist.

[dark169]

mechanical engineer (EIT)

currently working for an EPC doing oilsands expansion stuff, mostly dealing with pumps.

I'm in the process of leaving this job for another, going to work for a turbine/compressor company

[chococrazy]

QA during the day, baker/chocolatier in my free time (mostly chocolates and decorated cookies for baby showers, just for friends and family for now).

[wong8egg]

Full Time Web Developer
and
Free Lance Web Designer

[skibaroo]

EDP Auditor for the Feds.

[davecanada]

I do Hiring and Training for a large Telcom. company

[sleepyguy]

FT- Network Administrator
PT- General Tech Support (side business)

Looking to get FT into disaster recovery/contingency planning within the next few years and get out of the support field.

[hyoo82]

Everyone's got some pretty neat jobs!!

1:Im a student (last year yay!)

2: Work for pops repair store (fixing office equipment I.E photocopiers, fax machines, printers or old typewriters...)we also do the computer stuff(repair, sale, upgrade)..as any office repair place does.


3: I also work for zehrs markets, Cold Deli Dept. (need any deli meat come visit for a "RFD members" Special :) )

[Fragle]

cube farm prarie dog

[CodecX81]

Days: Fulltime student (Database Administration, SQL & Oracle 10g)
Evenings: Helpdesk Support (Internal, Lawfirm)
Nights: comatose sleeper

[pirate]

im a fully certified proffessional pirate

[revert]

I don't know what the official title is because i do a bunch of different things.
I work for Beanfield Technologies, a small (10 people) ISP in the King and Dufferin area, we provide ethernet internet service to companies in that area.

I do phone support, dns admin, on site help, web admin and cisco admin.

[decadent]

I don't know what the official title is because i do a bunch of different things.
...
I do phone support, dns admin, on site help, web admin and cisco admin.

IT Monkey :cheesygri

I'm a software programmer.

[markj]

3d Artist for Film and Games...

[module]

Looking good so far...

[StarvinStudent]

Programmer Analyst for a large independant oil and gas company.

In my sparetime, I'm a freelance software and web developer.

[bembol]

Palletizer...Operate Bulk/Bottle Machine


Will be attending Automotive Training Center for Auto Technician sometime in '07...!!!

[Ben Doone]

I'm a planner for a global aerospace company.

[felix]

Draftsman/Engineering Technologist
What's the difference between your job and a design engineer? My dad designs structures of commercial buildings like in your autocad pic (except he uses something more advanced than autocad? I forget the name.)

[don242]

Research and Development in Biotech.

If anyone knows anyone hiring in this area around Kitchener, Guelph, Mississauga, please let me know. I will be out of a job in another couple of months.

[Harkonnen]

I wish I was doing something else :(

[Rocky1231]

What's the difference between your job and a design engineer? My dad designs structures of commercial buildings like in your autocad pic (except he uses something more advanced than autocad? I forget the name.)

Technologist is a college program. Could your dad use Solid Edge?

[Rocketo]

surf the net at work..

[plum dumpling]

Yes it's true my job doesn't suck, for some people drawing things is an ok occupation.

I'm actually quitting my job this time next year to go back to school.
You're welcome to take my cublicle though, people come and go like they were never there.

As mentioned in many of my rants I really want to be an engineer.

Too bad I have no artistic ability whatsoever! :)

Forgot to mention my job: freelance web content writer (future oscar-winning screenplay writer? Hopefully some day)

[djcyanide]

Marketing associate @ Microsoft Canada :)

[volan]

I work for a large defense contractor.

Me too!

[Rehan]

Me too! Mine's an American one...makes the Stealth bomber and stuff. So I guess it's not the same as the one you work for. :)

[crazyboie]

Software Development for Fortune 500 Companies.

2006-10-01 - Anyone interested in a QA (Quality & Assurance) in the GTA, PM me for further discussion. - (Programming, Computer Networking and Customer Support Positions have been filled for the time being)

2006-08-28 - Anyone interested in a QA (Quality & Assurance), Customer Support or Computer Networking position in the GTA, PM me for further discussion. - (Programming Positions have been filled for the time being)

2006-08-22 - Anyone interested in a programming or networking position in the GTA, PM me for further discussion.

[wheel]

Internet marketer in an very narrow niche. Work from home, no boss, and have since about 2000. Wife works with me as well, doing my books and stuff. It's an idyllic lifestyle.

I'm slowly progressing from 100+ hour/7day weeks to 40-60 hour weeks, to having a good amount of time off. This year I'll likely take 3 weeks vacation all told, but I'm rapidly moving to the point where I'll be able to go north for the entire summer and still make a very comfortable living. I'm making a lot of changes so that my income increases dramatically while my time needed drops substantially (and getting to the point where none of what I do is time sensitive).

I also have the benefit of stuff like this week I'll probably dump off for a day and take my son out fishing.

[goliath_brick]

Software Engineering Manager in GVRD for a small software company that has been around for 10+ years.

[Taiphun]

I work in IT for an oil and gas company.

[Captin Howdy]

help desk for a small company

[Neovingian]

#1 - I'm a f/t member of a secret organization that goes around disrupting the harmony between perfectly balanced equations.
#2 - I'm a p/t ebay auction analyst
#3 - I'm a Member of the society of invisibles [SOI]

thats all I can tell you for now....

[SevenMiles]

Research and Development in Biotech.

If anyone knows anyone hiring in this area around Kitchener, Guelph, Mississauga, please let me know. I will be out of a job in another couple of months.

Which Biotech company are you working for? (if you don't mind me asking :) )

[don242]

Which Biotech company are you working for? (if you don't mind me asking :) )
Currently working at NPS Pharmaceuticals but they are shutting down our site so I am beginning my search for another job.

[JS2K6]

Physician in residency training

[Sewert]

I'm responsible for Eduacation and training for Sun Microsystems, Oracle University, Symantec/Veritas, mySQL, Linux and Java.

Vendor Authorized Training. Top searches in google too!

"Excellence in IT Certified Education"

[TotallyKiller]

Manager - Internal Controls Specialist.

[ullyeus]

Business and Technology Analyst for large Investment Company.

[module]

Mine's an American one...makes the Stealth bomber and stuff. So I guess it's not the same as the one you work for. :)


Alright so I know you work for one, but what exactly do you do? Im very intrigued.

[bikechick]

I do Hiring and Training for a large Telcom. company

Do you mind me asking which Telco?

[McLaren]

IT support for the Municipal government.

[ronny1980]

Network Administrator for KPMG.

[jdmkidd]

f/t web dev, css master, seo master

[xwar]

network admin for law firm

[jadesm]

I'm a registered nurse.

[bokchoy]

database admin for a large western telco.

[Pixie]

After trying my hand at several different things I ended up becoming a Developmental Services Worker -- so I guess the best way to describe that is a social worker specializing in working with people with disabilities.

[volan]

Mine's an American one...makes the Stealth bomber and stuff. So I guess it's not the same as the one you work for. :)No not the same one. Mine is a defence company, not a defense company....That is, we're Canadian! Well, kinda Canadian, we're owned by a large US company.

[logik]

Division Manager and Officer at the Canadian HQ for one of the world's largest financial institutions.

[ERIKAAMORRIS]

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist.

http://media.funsmileys.com/smileys/sleepy005.gif http://www.cugy.net/forums/images/smilies/snore.gif

I listen to people snore for a living.

[yellowb]

I do Sales Operations for an online ad company.....

and PT redflagger on the side.

[r1lee]

I cut sheet metal with lasers.

"Fricken Lasers" attached them to some sharks!

[UrbanPoet]

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist.

http://media.funsmileys.com/smileys/sleepy005.gif http://www.cugy.net/forums/images/smilies/snore.gif

I listen to people snore for a living.

seems like such an obscure profession!

[JacobStile]

I'm an electrical engineer.

Currently employed developing games for a well known video game company.

Used to work in the defense industry.

This is a little more light-hearted now you might say.

[ramaslamma]

Assistant Manager at a Construction Company
Fido Sales Representative
Translator

[mingming]

<== Thats me when I need to defeat mutants that threaten our city.

[Ducky]

auto assembly operator (main job)
tvb drama dvd seller (side job)

[vin2k]

So I work as a S/W developer here in Ottawa.

[GemInite]

Television cameraman/sat truck operator

yes - i work for mother corp.......


Ha I work in television too. I started as a TVA / Camera Operator now I'm a Production Floater.

[langong]

I'm a Blue-Box collector - cans department :lol:

[Exhibit]

I'm an inspector with the City of Hamilton.

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/9477/hb13e059rw4.jpg

And yes, thats a sewer.

[xopt1js]

Day: Mainframe Operations Analyst for Large Finanacial Institution
Night: Professional Beer Drinker and Party Animal

[GuiltySpark]

I'm a Golf Course Mechanic/Turf Reel Technician. I'm at the tail end of my apprenticeship for the GC Mechanic (I already have the job I'm apprenticing for :) ) and have just started the Reel Tech apprenticship, although I already train other reel Techs. ;)

Great job overall...great $$ and anything in the Golf industry in Ontario is really a sure bet...you'll NEVER be out of work.

[pacman]

I cater lunches to doctors offices.

[jaszy]

Student...


And I got a part-time job @ Subway. Come in and try our new Spicy Pico sub :D

And since this is RFD, Buy 1 6" Sub, get the second one 99c(only for the month of August and only for the Subway branches that has a MAC's in it)

[rdtx2002]

auto assembly operator (main job)
tvb drama dvd seller (side job)

legit dvd? ;)

[rdtx2002]

I work in Software QA as a contractor.

if you have FT jobs in the GTA.. you know who to PM ;)

[RonyPal]

CSR @ American Express and Rogers

[JEDI-MASTER]

P/T : Concession/RBOs @ Coliseum Mississauga (Famous Players)
F/T : student from Sept again

[Ducky]

what do you think? =)

legit dvd? ;)

[ptxpress]

Financial Analyst at a utility company.

[Tjalfe]

Electrical Engineer.. Working with FPGA's, microcontrollers RFID and such

[ynot]

Accountant for a property management company, heck we may be your slumlord. :lol:

Although, I'm interested in changing companies and am aspiring to write the CSC, PFPC, and CFP. I'm thinking of becoming a financial planner and dealing with people again.

Oh, and apparently I repair computers for free, at least that's what my friends and family believes.

[ynot]

I cater lunches to doctors offices.
Do you work for a drug rep or a pharmaceutical company? I ask because my future father-in-law is a doctor (GP) and they're always getting free meals from drug reps.

[chanster]

product/project manager for an international bank

[bubble.tea]

I'm in the Reserve Armed Forces. Army Medic...or Med Tech as they revamped it now.

This last (nearly) 2 years, I was the Base 2IC for resupply for pharmaceuticals and non-pharamaceuticals. From ordering (thru online portal-hence one of the FEW PCs on the Base that aren't stiffled with the Network Firewall :lol: ), to Shipping/Receiving, to Accounts Payable (I (we) paid the bills), to inventory, to returns, to internal loans, to prototype testing, to......well of course push-ups :lol:.

I LOVED IT!

I don't know where I'm heading in 10 years, let along next month. Currently finishing my parental leave :) (God Bless Canadian Parental Benefit Laws 93% of my pay these past few months :D)

There, that's more than I've ever dreamed to personally disclose about myself.

[loungegirl]

Case Manager (Healthcare)

I also own a franchise (with 2 other partners).

[FungManX]

Nurse!

[fishlips20]

Metrics Analyst.

For those scratching their heads, I do reports and stuff.

For those still confused, I play with Excel a lot.

[bubble.tea]

......I play with Excel a lot.
so you don't work then? :lol:

God knows, when I was writing up my bloody labs in University, all I did was play with Excel.

[Suresh]

I work for myself essentially (and love every minute of it)

IT Contracting by day (Canadian Government, Microsoft, Various U.S. companies, so mostly travelling to the U.S. or internationally) when I feel like it. Mostly high level Enterprise stuff (large migrations, contingency planning, network assessments)

Writing, Photography by night. I run/manage/designed 4 different sites (photography, toronto culture, IT business, blog)

Retiring from IT hopefully before 30 and concentrating on Photography and the Toronto site.

[Dark-Colonel]

Full Time student (last year)

Part-Time computer sales associate at Staples (hoping to get a job at the new Best Buy in Richmond Hill).

[ChangMai]

Accountant for growing retail apparel company and part time student at Simon Fraser University

[rj2]

Chef

[mikehole]

event marketing / promotions . advertising

[weedb0y]

I work for myself essentially (and love every minute of it)

IT Contracting by day (Canadian Government, Microsoft, Various U.S. companies, so mostly travelling to the U.S. or internationally) when I feel like it. Mostly high level Enterprise stuff (large migrations, contingency planning, network assessments)

Writing, Photography by night. I run/manage/designed 4 different sites (photography, toronto culture, IT business, blog)

Retiring from IT hopefully before 30 and concentrating on Photography and the Toronto site.


How did you get into consultant work? :)

[Suresh]

Well, I'll try to be as helpful as I can.

I started my IT career when I was 14. Starting teaching (corporate training) A+ and N+ courses, moved to teaching MCSE, CCNA, CCNP, and ECNE. Then at 22 I decided to quit corporate training altogether and just work. I worked at Microsoft for a while, IBM, and a bunch of other companies in the City. I was building my portfolio and experience while doing other things on the side (writing for magazines, and launching websites, photography)

About 2 years ago, I got really fed up with the corporate world and decided that I didn't want to work for a company fulltime, I wanted to work for myself.

Anyone in IT knows that contract work can pay you as high as 3-4X the pay of a regular fulltime job (depending on location and skillset). So I registered an INC, and contracted recruiters specifically asking them for contract gigs, no fulltime. Contract means i get paid more, can claim more, and get paid overtime. No benefits, so you really have to watch how you save your money.

1. contact recruiters, ask them for contract gigs.
2. Speak to friends about contract work that may be required at their company
3. Contact U.S. companies like CGS and Sapphire that specialize in Contracts. I've travelled all over the world this way.
4. while on contract, network with other contracters and find out who they are working for.

It's always best to engage yourself with atleast 4-5 consultant/contract companies, that way you may always have something coming down the pipe.

Currently there is only a 2% unemployment rate which is unheard of..and contracting is very hot, more so than fulltime employment (at this time)..but generally the market is solidifying towards fulltime employment now that the sector is a bit more stable.

I hope that helps...Any other questions?

[notoriousformula]

Cellphone/electronics importer.. sell them locally and on Ebay... money money money..

[bubble.tea]

Cellphone/electronics importer.. sell them locally and on Ebay... money money money..
I think I'd be interested in this...care to educate the competition?

do you use such sites as Alibaba.com., or do you import from 'back home'.? What's the profit margin? in General? feel free to pm if you wish.

[Rokkin]

I provide Canada-wide technical support and on-site service for computer numerical controls.

[ullyeus]

Contact Centre Technology Analyst.

I pretty much setup call centres or improve existing one's kinda deally Oh.

[bubble.tea]

.....deally Oh.

isn't it dillio? :lol:

[bigknickers]

Purchasing Manager for a national retailer (prefer not to say which one).

BigK

[CivicGSR]

I run a hair salon business.
I also translate for people needing to do their cosmetology/hairstyling exams and train them to pass.

http://www.citizenship.gov.on.ca/english/citdiv/apt/hairstylist.html

[Octavius]

I'm primarily a student at carleton, but for a living I work part time on the administrative side of Tuberculosis in relation to all staff members and inmates in the federal penitentiaries in Canada.

I also fix computers on the side in my spare time

[blizzah]

Part time at H&M, about 15-20 hours / week.

[Chris]

Full Time - Account Manager/Sales - Xerox Canada

Part Time - Aircraft Sales

Entrepreneur (Always working on business plans!)


Formerly:

Full Time Small IT Business Owner in Toronto
Part Time traffic pilot for Mix 99.9 & CFRB1010 in Toronto

[unleashed]

Part time at H&M, about 15-20 hours / week.

What's the Pay like at H&M for Part timers?

-Thanks-

[yell0w_c0w]

Software developer @ Matrox Graphics Inc... yes Matrox cards still exist... :)

[Bortman]

During the day I work full time in a call centre. It's great money, but the worst job in the world. Remember what high school was like? Yeah, thats what it's like here. Complete Nazi regime.

In the eve, I'm a hobby writer. Nothing of mine has been published outside of our work news letter yet, but I'm hoping soon. In the next little bit I'm going to start work on my first book. I have 4 book ideas, but I have to decide which one I wish to write first.

[JuNGleR72]

Fulltime Overseas Project Co-Ordinator for a headwear/apparel company.

[BadDrafter]

Software developer @ Matrox Graphics Inc... yes Matrox cards still exist... :)

What could you possibly be programming? Matrox made their last card aeons ago? Do tell.

wow am i the only unemployed person here?

To buy deals (which is what this whole site is about) you generally have to use money.

[mrchinky]

Lube Technician/Shop Help at a Toyota dealership

[EH100501AC]

Student at York University
Operator Assistant at ICOM

[ji2o0k]

Professional luchador............first name Ignatio




seriously, I work in Strategic Management for a large Canadian financial institution.

[zzricezz]

FT: Senior Application Developer for a major bank. I focus on ETL. But seems like I have a very good marketing skills for Peregrine Systems and been getting tons of call for contract work.

[Dark-Colonel]

wow am i the only unemployed person here?

No, your probably the only unemployed person posting in this thread :lol:

[beerbaron105]

currently working general labour for a housing company

also involved in the testing and hiring process to become a police officer - aiming for metro region.

[psiwashing]

pharmaceutical sales representative for a big pharma company.

i know what you are all thinking, and yes, i am able to sleep at night.

[bubble.tea]

pharmaceutical sales representative for a big pharma company.

i know what you are all thinking, and yes, i am able to sleep at night.
are there any 'small' companies?

[nazarbayev1129]

Employment History:
-Adsense Venturer: I tried to make money off adsense.
-Online Journeyman: I tried various methods of making money, some worked some didn't.
Currently...nothing

[bubble.tea]

............Currently...nothing

lol..c'mon you're too humble. You're a stocker (inside joke folks I know how to spell).

[psiwashing]

are there any 'small' companies?

yes, there are about 10-12 companies that are considered big, after that, the next 40 biggest companies by sales are all relatively small. You could make up a name for a drug company and I wouldn't even know off the top of my head that you made it up.

In the area I work, the big companies have anywhere from 4-8 sales reps, but there are several companies with 1 or 2 people in the same, if not larger geographic area. So yes, there are many small ones, they generally operate a bit differently than large pharma corporations.

[bubble.tea]

....... So yes, there are many small ones, they generally operate a bit differently than large pharma corporations.
ok ok I got lost.,

so like apo/novo/pfizer etc.

[bang]

f/t: clerical office assistant @ ubc
p/t: prep cook/dishwasher

[SLOGAN]

Commercial Sales & Marketing Support - During the week.
http://www.turfcare.ca/commercialEquipmentUsed.asp
I am responsible for keeping this part of our company website up to date, all pictures, pricing and descriptions.
I handle customer and sales rep inquiries into used equipment
I will also sell some used equipment and golf cars as well.
Deliveries and pick ups of equipment occasionally wouldn't be unusal either.

I work on a cattle farm on the weekends, and some weeknights.

[zwanzig]

I work in costco as a slave...

[Thanh]

Consultant @ one of the Big 4.

[MK-com]

I'm a freelance writer (I work from home). Most of my work is for mobilemag.com, a tech news blog. I also write for the Lovetoknow family of sites (lovetoknow.com), predominantly their Cell Phones and Video Games sections, though I have also written (and edited) for their Buyer's Guide, Tattoos, and Party pages. I land additional projects from time to time from other companies, like Spintop-Games, Chimera Technology, etc.

Check out my sig for my site (with a portfolio) and my blog (for random musings).

[bubble.tea]

.....
Check out my sig for my site (with a portfolio) and my blog (for random musings).

welcome to RFD :)

[stevethewheel]

I'm a Project Manager and manage a forecasting group for a mega-corporation.

[UrbanPoet]

I used to sell LED and LED accessories.
I was one of the first wave of people to import them from China when they were hot. Wholesaled a bunch of em to cornerstores and bargin shops in my hood... then the market got all saturated and no1 wanted em anymore. So i stopped.

Im also a firearms safety and skills trainer. I tutor people to challenge and pass the canadian firearms exam to get their PAL lisence. Ive mentored a few guys in ISSF Bullseye centrefire.

Now i work @ gap :|
all while doing my undergraduate @ ryerson :confused: dropped out for a year to help my parents out with some financial crisis tho.... but im back into the groove.

[flito ray]

i work for primerica on the side and as a web developer during day and contract
:D

[ynot]

i work for primerica on the side

Really? I don't think anyone noticed.

[waq007]

FT: student @ York University
got one more semester to go....looking to get into pharmaceutical sales or medical device sales.

[consumerPI]

He just asked what you do for a living. Nothing about when you like making love, etc.

".....I like Pina Coladas, and getting caught in the rain. If you're not into yoga, if you have half-a-brain. If you like making love at midnight, in the dunes of the cape - I'm the man that you've looked for, write to me, and escape.

[consumerPI]

Porn?

Internet marketer in an very narrow niche. Work from home, no boss, and have since about 2000. Wife works with me as well, doing my books and stuff. It's an idyllic lifestyle.

I'm slowly progressing from 100+ hour/7day weeks to 40-60 hour weeks, to having a good amount of time off. This year I'll likely take 3 weeks vacation all told, but I'm rapidly moving to the point where I'll be able to go north for the entire summer and still make a very comfortable living. I'm making a lot of changes so that my income increases dramatically while my time needed drops substantially (and getting to the point where none of what I do is time sensitive).

I also have the benefit of stuff like this week I'll probably dump off for a day and take my son out fishing.

[CharmyPoo]

I am a management consultant and I own a pet accessories store on the side.

[rustysilvia]

F/T engineering student @ UofR

P/T sales @ futureshop

[rj2]

Chef

[pennysaver]

I work in the customer support center of a software company.

[bokep]

Environmental Engineering student at U of Guelph
Will be doing Co-op soon enough.

[instanoodles]

apprentice machinist right now but looking to get out of the manufacturing sector. Looking to get into service ie: fixing heavy machinery like transport trucks or construction equipment but starting an apprenticeship without any real schooling is hard.

[Firestorm ZERO]

bovine meat reciprocator

j/k no chance I'm going back there

IT help desk

[pakwan]

Claims Underwriter for Health and Welfare Trust

Hopefully, be a full-time student again sometime next year.

[red120]

Rise from your grave.

I work in project management compliance.

[azn_dan]

Quality control for the biggest cosmetic company :-0

Now, who wants to trade employee discounts? :D

[Squiggles]

I am currently unemployed.

Now, who wants to give me a job?

[bobbings]

I'm a Level 70 Palidan in charge of making armor and weapons.

[peterpatch]

Sub aquatic fire prevention and ESL teacher.

[BananaHunter]

I'm a Level 70 Palidan in charge of making armor and weapons.

:cheesygri! In china, people farm gold or something in WoW (I don't play WoW) and sell. This beats minimum wage I heard.

Finance department here.

[ricoboxing]

I'm a squeegie boy in the summer and a pan handler in the winter.

[yuri_c]

Gypsy hunter, I can hit a gypsy within 15 metres if chained, 10 if not. Also I am a journalist for Kazakhstan...

Student as well.

i've always wanted to meet borat.

[mgronqui]

Full time Tech Writer part time poker player

[Katie-ryn]

I'm a Prepress Technician at a printing and publishing company.

[BlueHurley]

i collect peoples change at the eaton centre

[jhan]

I play poker online to support myself while going to school full time

[T-Man]

I sell vehicles at a car dealership

[Dark-Colonel]

Full time party man & student, part time hero, seasonal porn star

[Hard_Taco]

I am a professional gigolo.

[mvelic]

IT business analyst at Ontario Ministry of Transportation

[N1Hawk]

Work for a 7-Eleven, currently but i'm going to be moving to a Petro Canada

[jb22]

An update for me while I'm here in Australia. I'm still working for the broadcast design studio I was with in Toronto but as a freelance designer. So this week I'm working on stuff for the new Hockey Night in Canada opening and a few other elements.

The one down side for me is that the work comes in waves. Oh well.

[metro]

urban planner for a municipal government

[JordanC]

I am a graduated gemologist and also buy-sell-trade high end watches.

[faizalm]

I am currently unemployed.

Now, who wants to give me a job?

wise thing is... read over each poster and pick ur job by its value & HUNT HIM/HER DOWN... good one, eh?

[faizalm]

I am currently unemployed.

Now, who wants to give me a job?

wise thing is... read over each poster and pick ur job by its value & HUNT HIM/HER DOWN... good one, eh?

[faizalm]

I am currently unemployed.

Now, who wants to give me a job?

wise thing is... read over each poster and pick ur job by its value & HUNT HIM/HER DOWN... good one, eh?

[faizalm]

I am currently unemployed.

Now, who wants to give me a job?

wise thing is... read over each poster and pick ur job by its value & HUNT HIM/HER DOWN... good one, eh?

[faizalm]

I am currently unemployed.

Now, who wants to give me a job?

wise thing is... read over each poster and pick ur job by its value & HUNT HIM/HER DOWN... good one, eh?

[kleptodathief]

"U CAN DO IT, WE CANT HELP U!" :cheesygri

[blexann]

I'm an ETL guy

[T-Man]

I'm an ETL guy

Whats an ETL, and what do you do?

[blexann]

Whats an ETL, and what do you do?

It's a data warehousing technology - Extract Transform and Load. google it for more detailed information

[Sepiraph]

wise thing is... read over each poster and pick ur job by its value & HUNT HIM/HER DOWN... good one, eh?

Posting 5 identical posts in a row ought to be an autoban! :mad:

Anyway my job is to keep the Internet alive.

[CSR]

wise thing is... read over each poster and pick ur job by its value & HUNT HIM/HER DOWN... good one, eh?

wise thing is... read over each poster and pick ur job by its value & HUNT HIM/HER DOWN... good one, eh?

wise thing is... read over each poster and pick ur job by its value & HUNT HIM/HER DOWN... good one, eh?

wise thing is... read over each poster and pick ur job by its value & HUNT HIM/HER DOWN... good one, eh?

wise thing is... read over each poster and pick ur job by its value & HUNT HIM/HER DOWN... good one, eh?

Full time post Whoree?

Student here.

[Octavius]

Recently promoted (now that I'm done school)

Junior Project Officer with the Federal Government

[Trowa]

I work in IT for a telecommunications company. (yes one of the Big 3 in Canada)

[Rudy]

Computer Programmer for the gov't

[yucksta]

instrumentation and controls engineer with a crown corporation...design computer systems and program robotic tools.

ugh.

[Aristophanes]

Wanted: Humanitarian

Reality: Corporate Development/M&A for an int'l chemical company.

Instead of helping people, I destroy lives. :cry:

[LaymanX]

Proprietary Equities trader for one of the Big 5

[mconway]

Flight Service Specialist/radio operator working for Nav Canada at Gander ACC (Area Control Centre).

[koft]

A resident.

Now if i can find a way to stay awake.. Maybe I should spend less time on RFD!

[1xTiMeR]

Mc donald's, 50% anyone.

[Aznsilvrboy]

Full time student at the University of Toronto
Part Time Computer Services Assistant at the Bora Laskin Law Library, University of Toronto.

[1V4N]

Dog Boutique owner, catering to everday essentials for the canine and their owner.

DISCLAIMER: WE DO NOT SELL DOGS, NOR ADVOCATE SELLING PETS IN-STORE OR FROM PUPPY MILLS/CLASSIFIEDS.

[shawn99]

I'm a Warp Drive Propulsion Engineer. My specialty includes working on plasma injectors and the warp field coils. Tomorrow I have to decouple a Inertial Damper and it's such a B**** to do.