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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 03:22 AM
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So, obviously, modifying a car isn't cheap. So this thread is about the career. what exactly does everyone do for a living to satisfy their desire to MODIFY? Me first? my dad owns a shop, so i kinda mess around in there most of the day.
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 03:26 AM
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I sleep, work (slave) at an in-store bakery, eat, sleep, work, save, save, mod then smoke a cig, eat, sleep, work, go fishing, eat, sleep, work, save, save, pay bills...and DIE.
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 03:33 AM
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im unemployed at the moment
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 03:45 AM
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I work for Boeing, w00t.
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 04:16 AM
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Im a Automotive Technician (Mechanic) for a Chrysler Dodge Dealership out here in Cali
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 08:17 AM
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I'm a full-time student
but i mow lawns, make $25 each house
and im looking for a job (applied @ Best Buy, Ridgeline CC, Kragen...)
so i basicly get money form my parrents
Mom works for County of Orange
Dad works for City of Long Beach
i also sell stuff on ebay
lol
still....
i need more money
lol
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 08:23 AM
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I work in sales/ merchandising for a club warehouse thing like Costco...
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 08:33 AM
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I'm a 3rd shift Technical Services Analyst for RedPlaid Managed Hosting... basically I reboot the internet when it breaks from everyone surfing **** all night.

And during the day I'm an Adoption Counselor for the Humane Society of Missouri, which means I stand in an animal shelter and yell "WHO WANTS THIS DOG".
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 10:42 AM
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I'm an Elder Planning Specialist in the financial services industry. I help retired people protect their assets from stock market volatility, long term care expenses, and increase their real rate of return through tax deferred investments.

I know it sounds boring, but it's actually pretty cool helping retired people protect their $$; we'll all be there some day, some of us sooner than others.
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by CIONIDE
I know it sounds boring, but it's actually pretty cool helping retired people protect their $$; we'll all be there some day, some of us sooner than others.
I don't think that sounds boring. You have a chance to help people and that is always cool.

I'm a buyer for a hospital. I purchase all the consumable products (medical, surgical, housekeeping...etc.) plus track inventories and manage contracts. It's not ultra exciting either, but it's a good career.
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 12:34 PM
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I work for Toys R Us corporate. Specifically I'm a CAD Specialist and design store layouts nationwide.
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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I'm a CAD Tech for an engineering company that does overhauls on large HVAC units as well as electrical, plumbing and fire protection overhauls on buildings.
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 12:59 PM
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I work for TEIN USA, Inc. at the East coast office.
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by TheMerovingian
I work for Toys R Us corporate. Specifically I'm a CAD Specialist and design store layouts nationwide.
So YOU'RE the reason I couldn't find the Super-Soakers!!!

j/k
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 02:01 PM
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I'm a legal secretary, husband is a sheriff deputy...
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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I work for Scion (at Toyota Motor Sales, USA -- the corporate office in Torrance)

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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 02:38 PM
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Old Jun 19, 2008 | 02:46 PM
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I'm an Employee Health & Welfare Benefits Consultant for a top-10 firm in the industry.

I mainly consult on, market, implement and design health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance for employers as small as 125 employees and as large as 17,000, at the moment.

Not the most interesting line of work, but it pays well.

--Ryan
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 02:57 PM
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in the marines, currently building the courses that are going to train future marines in maintaining H-1 Y/Z aircraft. i also track and manage test equipment for 8 different type of aircraft ( consist of over 300 assets for each type of aircraft).

basicly its a supply and accounting job.....
Old Jun 19, 2008 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by hotweelz4me
I work for TEIN USA, Inc. at the East coast office.

well gooooooooooooood morningggggggggggggggggg

youre about to call in sick



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