[mitchntx]

Just wondering what kind of technical/practical background we all have.

I work at a Nuke Power Plant in a Overview organization. It's more than just your average QA/QC organization. I produce video and multi-media presentations for employee training and information Been doing this for 22 years.

[mjf454]

I am a plumbing contractor. I have been at this since I got out of the Army in 85. Hence I drive a Chevy instead of a Mosler.

[bruecksteve]

I'm a Systems Engineer and manage computer networks for the largest school system in metro Atlanta. Been there for almost 18 years.... We have 144 locations and more than 500 servers that handle 14,000 employees and 100,000 students.

[KeithO]

Engineer - I am the Process Technology Manager for the Automation Division of an Engineering firm that designs automation and control systems for steel and aluminum mills.

[94bird]

I'm an automotive engineer specializing in base engine design and development. Currently I'm working on a new Hemi's power cylinder (pistons, rings, conn rods, etc.) components.

[John_D.]

Information Systems. Developer, project manager. Started out in the USAF, then EDS (GM), Fruit of the Loom, and Cracker Barrel.

[Jeff94TA]

I'm the chief estimator for a general contractor that specializes in themed and scenic types of construction. I'm in Orlando, Florida so yes I'm talking about a lot of theme park work.

[Chris 96 WS6]

I work for a consulting firm that does government relations/lobbyist manangement in the transportation industry. To really explain it would take a lot of time.

[mitchntx]

To really explain it would take a lot of time.

Why does that not surprise me ... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[Chris 96 WS6]

To really explain it would take a lot of time.

Why does that not surprise me ... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Huh? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I can go into detail, but it would bore the vast majority of readers. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

[prockbp]

what do i do to support autocrossing my '89 IROC... well.. about 20-30 hours a week of juggling credit card debt from the old cards to the new low interest cards..

seriously.. my job doesn't support anything that's fun (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[mitchntx]

To really explain it would take a lot of time.

Why does that not surprise me ... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Huh? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I can go into detail, but it would bore the vast majority of readers. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

Lobbyist consulting firm ... take a long time to explain ...

Get it?

[Chris 96 WS6]

(IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Yeah, its sort of like the two most maligned professions out there and I've managed to combine them into one, LOL.

Comedian Tim Wilson does a great bit on consultants.

[GM01SS]

Contractor......Windows and Doors!..Snow Plowing in the winter months ( supports my F-bod habit!) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

Gary

[rmackintosh]

Data center manager/developer for an interactive TV company.

[Jeff97FST/A]

Kitchen manager, casual dining bar and grill.

Not that that gives me much time to persue my racing habit - restauants are busy on weekends, we race on weekends...

[RedPhenx]

AD Marine, deliver pizzas part time on weekends and such. Plus, since I go to school for free, the scholarships I get could count as 3rd income? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[robz71lm7]

I'm a mechanical engineering major at the University of Louisville. I'm co-oping next semester with LG&E the local power company. I'll be working right in the heart of one of the power plants-getting dirty.

[mitchntx]

We had a group of those interns work at our plant the last few summers.

You guys are great entertainment ... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[beuke23]

Audio mixer/Sound designer - I work on cartoons and make radio and tv commercials. If you guys have kids/nephew/niece they might know my work: Stanley and Jojo's Circus on Disney channel.

The work can get stressfull, but I'm just glad my days of driving tow trucks and fixing cars are gone.

Aria

[94bird]

If you guys have kids/nephew/niece they might know my work: Stanley and Jojo's Circus on Disney channel.

Hey, nice job. Yeh, my 11 month old watches both of those cartoons. His favorite is the Wiggles right now, but he's starting to watch more of "Clay" and Stanley.

[Jon A]

Boeing Engineer. Right now I'm a Stress Analyst for the Fuselage of the 747 but people are moving around a lot here these days....

[beuke23]

Hey, nice job. Yeh, my 11 month old watches both of those cartoons. His favorite is the Wiggles right now, but he's starting to watch more of "Clay" and Stanley.

Thanks. I wanted to be a mechanical engineer, but my lil brain couldn't handle it.
Tell your son by the time he's 2, Stanley 's coming out with a DVD (late John Ritter did the voice for one of the characters). I'm sure he'd care... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Aria

[Absolut Speed]

Yeesh, what, are 5% of us NOT engineers?! I work in City gov't. I do a bit of everything; budgeting, and more budgeting, cable channel coordination, union negotiations, web content updates, policy research, liaison with community groups and other gov'ts. My masters degree is in public administration, and this job is the launching pad to becoming a city manager.

[WOOS1]

Production control manager for the manufacturing plant of a large dirt/drag racing parts supplier.

[steve-d]

Federal labor lawyer. Represent civil servants nationwide regarding adverse actions, workers compensation, whistle blower compalints and EEO complaints. My office is in the right place near DC and it keeps me busy. Totally enjoy it and yes, I find it more interesting than track work. It is a close comparison, though.

Steve

[roy]

18 yr grunt , working on my tan in Iraq.

[GlennCMC70]

Cell site maint and repair.
i repair and maintain all the electronics and accosiated equipment that recieves and transmits your cell phone signal @ the cell sites around dallas and ft. worth for Nextel.
it used to pay for my crack habit. now after my wife quit working to raise my daughter, on top of zero overtime, it barely pays the bills. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

come on, make that call to someone you love! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[beuke23]

it used to pay for my crack habit. now after my wife quit working to raise my daughter, on top of zero overtime, it barely pays the bills. 

Oh no...we're expecting our first child and I really want her to quit...think I'll keep her working...

Aria

[94bird]

Oh no...we're expecting our first child and I really want her to quit...think I'll keep her working...

Don't do it. Find a way to afford for your wife to stay home if she wants to. It's worth it. We made the transition almost a year ago now and I love it. Yeh, it hurts the budget but it's worth it in the long run.

[GlennCMC70]

its worth it. and i know you don't want to hear this, but the car becomes lass important to you once the kids get here.

[KeithO]

My wife has been a stay-at-home mom for about ten years now. I was a staunch supporter of this arrangement and I was right - it's good for the kids. However, it's not all's it's cracked up to be for my wife unfortunately. She's the only stay-at-home mom in the entire neighborhood and that effectively means she's alone. It has gone on long enough that it has affected her personality some. If you do this, it's good for the kids, but consider your wife during the process.

Trust a man who has been through this. I would probably do it again, but I would have researched the neighborhood better for some contact for my wife.

[mitchntx]

Interesting thread .... My kids are 24 and 22 and on there own, for the most part.

Stay at home moms ... Once the kiddos are in school, transitioning back into a career for Mom is usually a good choice. and typically Mom is ready for something more fulfilling.

However, a LOT more burden is placed on Dad. Shuttling kids, helping around the house, grocery shopping ... means less and less time for gearhead related stuff.

My wife is disabled with a personality disorder ... bipolar. Consequently she CANNOT work. It's a struggle to maintain balance between meeting her needs and having enough time to mess around with my hobby. It has to be lonely here for her all day while I'm at work.

Fortunately for me, she enjoys going to the track, as long as there are decent bathrooms. She also doesn't mind coming out to the shop and heping out.

[beuke23]

The wife and I are still talking back and forth, though I'd rather she stays home. Thankfully we have friends close by, although not exactly walking distance. It's interesting that 2 of the stay home moms started to get bored after the baby turned 1 and found themselves part time jobs.

I think I'd let her work on weekends to pay my habit, and I'd work 5 days to support us (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Thanks for the stories, it's good for a would-be-first time dad to hear this stuff.

Aria

[GlennCMC70]

my wife will return to work once all kids start school.

[lateapex]

Boeing Engineer.  Right now I'm a Stress Analyst for the Fuselage of the 747 but people are moving around a lot here these days....

Jon,

I attended an interesting seminar last month put on by Vishay. It presented their new, inexpensive package (less than $10,000) for PhotoStress analysis, that now provides measurements with hard numbers. Volunteers were allowed to do the PhotoStress measurements while the Vishay personnel did the strain gage control measurement. The results tracked within 5-6%. Of course, it was a controlled experiment designed to demonstrate the new capability of the photo technology, but it worked for me. And we were not measuring at the edge of the part, which would be much simpler.

They showed a lot of video of PhotoStress analysis (visual analysis, not hard numbers) done by Airbus. It seemed to me that that is still the strong suit of photo analysis, but what a great tool! Airbus found a problem with an internal spar for a rudder that they had failed to uncover with many strain gage attempts. I didn’t think that so many strain gages could be located on one piece of metal. But that analysis kept saying that the part should hold up, when it continued to fail in testing. The photo analysis not only identified the problem area, but found some “zero” stress areas where they ended up cutting holes to lighten the part! I couldn’t believe they made additional edges in a part that was already failing. I guess that if that area sees no stress, that you aren’t creating a stress riser. I would fear that if some other part fails and a load is applied to this part in a different plane (not airplane), that the part under discussion might then fail because of the new holes. It was all very interesting.

I most enjoyed seeing the stress distribution in an automobile steering knuckle. Wow. But they did tend to downplay the difficulty of making the molds for the stress coating. When I pressed one presenter on the time it took to make one series of complex molds and coatings, he admitted that it was 3 weeks from the start till they were ready to test. I would also be concerned that the picture you see does not represent the entire stress picture if you don’t apply the forces in all of the axes that will occur in the real application, which could be the most difficult part.

I imagine that you have a VERY interesting job.

Me, I have never picked one career. I jump back and forth between being a fry cook, a brain surgeon, and a double-naught spy.

Bob

[94bird]

My wife is disabled with a personality disorder ... bipolar. Consequently she CANNOT work.

I'm sorry to hear that Mitch. About 4 weeks after we had Garrett this year my wife got very sick. I took her to the emergency room and a few hours later they determined she had a blood clot that had moved to her brain. She was losing her sight and had some intense headaches. Suffice it to say after a few days in intensive care and then another week in the neurology ward at the hospital you learn really quick what is important in life. It was months afterward before she could really take care of Garrett like she wanted to and the visits to the doctors were very frutrating. Luckily we had some good neighbors that became good friends during that time. Since then I've found I spend a LOT more time at home and a LOT less time in the garage.

As we said above though, it's worth it. We probably won't have another baby as my wife is a high risk pregnancy now, but Garrett's really cool and he's all we ever wanted. Can you say a spoiled only child?

[mitchntx]

Mike, sounds like it was rather trying times there for a while. Glad things are going better for all of you.

My wife is actually very well adjusted. Didn't mean to make it sound like she was incapacitated. She has a regiment of meds she has to take, but by and large she is "stable". She has long periods of severe fatigue (days/weeks) and it's all she can do to just care for herself. We have occasional hospital stays, but they are becoming less and less common. We've finally learned to get in a doctor's face and say "Hell NO!" when he wants to experiment with her meds.

When I hear or read about folks who do crazy things with their families and it's attributed to bi-polar, I'm a little more compassionate about it. I understand the frustrations and the mind-set of those people. I've seen it and lived it.

Wow ... this thread took a weird turn, didn't it?

[1LEThumper]

I'm now currently looking for a job........anyone hiring? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

[Trance]

I work for Southwestern Bell, ASI. I've been there about 3 years now.

I'd really love to be able to spend more money on this hobby, but it's pretty tight around here. My wife was laid off from work over a year ago (2nd time in 2 years). She decided then that she'd rather go back to school & try to get into medical school instead of being laid off ever 3-4 years. I've been fortunate enough to have a job that will allow her to do that. (I did tell her that she has to buy me whatever Vette is out when she gets through with school & gets her practice going! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) )

I still get to play around a bit though, so I can't complain too much.

[Trance]

I'm now currently looking for a job........anyone hiring? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

http://www.ls1.com/forums/showthread.php?s...threadid=448142

Saw that you're in Indiana, but figured I'd pass this along anyhow. It's for a job in Richardson, TX.

[1LEThumper]

At this point...as long as it pays enough...I'm willing to move. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Thanks for the link, but I think I'm going to have to look for something in the Engineering and Production field.

[Spinmaster]

Im a stay at home Dad but I used to be a A & P Mechanic and I used to work on fork lifts. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif) So now I say Im retired.

[Chris 96 WS6]

Yeesh, what, are 5% of us NOT engineers?! I work in City gov't. I do a bit of everything; budgeting, and more budgeting, cable channel coordination, union negotiations, web content updates, policy research, liaison with community groups and other gov'ts. My masters degree is in public administration, and this job is the launching pad to becoming a city manager.

I also have a Master's in Public Administration. You are now the first person other than myself I've meet that is into Government and F-bodies, LOL.

[Formula WS6]

well i work here www.speedhound.com restoring, modifying, and repairing corvettes. this includes super charging some C5s, building some wicked C4s, and turning a C3 into a show car. that was done just this year with many simple things in between.

i have a small part of a mechanical engineering degree from UGA. I may go back one day, but right now I'm 23 and love what I'm doing so i won't be going back anytime soon. I do have a machining diploma from a local tech college. loved that, but never had any intentions of being in production machining. something about standing in front of a computer controlled machine watching it work for 12 hours a day just doesn't do it for me.

i stay really busy with the customers cars and our new C4 show/ project car(look for it in corvette fever soon), so its not the money its the time i don't have. Trey

[bruecksteve]

Hey Trey!!! Glad you made it over here!!!

[TxAgZ28]

I'm a structural steel detailer. I work for a steel fabriactor. A general contractor sends us plans for a new building, school, shopping center, etc. and we detail (draw, model, whatever you want to call it) the structural beams, columns, channels, etc that make up the framework of the building. Basically we draw and then fabricate the skeleton of a building.

Been auto-xing for about 5 years with the Texas A&M Sports Car Club. Just recently upgraded to my '01 Z28. This site seems like it's got a good start. Hoping to gather a lot of useful knowledge....

[Pat Newton]

I'm another Boeing-ite. I work in the system test lab for Connexion by Boeing, the company that's making broadband Internet access in flight a reality. Commercial service starts this March on Lufthansa German Airlines, followed by Scandinavian Airlines, Japan Air Lines, All Nippon Airways and Singapore Airlines later in 2004 and 2005.

I love my job- my group and the Flight Test guys get to play with all the cool toys. We even have our own "flying testbed" 737:

(IMG:http://boeingmedia.com/boeingmedia/img/R25h/R25hs.jpg)

I hear you guys on the single-income-family thing. We are expecting our first in March, and my wife will be a stay-at-home mom. That means NO money for racing in the normal family budget, so I have to sell my Firebird to finance the 2004 season. Beyond that, I'm not sure what I'm going to do. Might have to give up racing for a while. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

[Firehank]

I own a printshop in a north Dallas suburb called Carrollton. I started printing as a press operator 16 years ago. I have been self employeed for 7 years this Feb. Being self employeed may not be for everyone but I can honestly say that I will NEVER work for someone else as long as I have a say in it!
My wife is a stay at home mom with our 11 year old daughter. She is an avid Nascar fan so we have a great relationship when it comes to my "nasty little habit".
(IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[ESPCamaro]

My wife is a stay at home mom with our 11 year old daughter. She is an avid Nascar fan so we have a great relationship when it comes to my "nasty little habit".
(IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Well congrats. It makes this whole racing thing alot easier when the wife understands. Or can even get interested in it.

My wife LOVES to autox.



What I do for a "living" is a mix of what TxAgZ28 does and what a construction machinery operater may do. Basically since I have been in the work force I have been working in shipping. From UPS and FedEx packaging/invoicing and shipping to over the road tractor trailer crates. Sometime built inside the trailer.

I currently work for a Marine company and ship boat loads of fun each day (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Actually just tractor trailer loads of Pontoon and Fiberglass sport/deck boats. I'm gonna start using the excuse 'since I drive around a deisel powered 60,000lb fork truck all day it effects my driving' Yeah thats it. thats why I am so bad...





BTW I just broke my own policy don't talk about work! My wife and I don't even talk about work.

[mustbnutz]

I work in Supplier Development for a manufacturing company. My youngest has one more semester to go for his BA, so that will free up more funds for the toys.
Last year's big spend was the trailer, but I don't regret that a bit.
I try to keep some restraint on the drain of $$ into the car, but you all know how that goes. Provided I don't damage the motor over the summer, next winter's project is a 396. Just trying to squeak out a few more ponies from the stock engine for this years campaign.
My wife doesn't mind my "habit", although she is no enthusiast of going fast. She rode with me on one autox run last year and was scared to death. Won't be riding again. She has her own business and works some long hours. She'd rather I was in the garage playing with my toys as opposed to other places I could be.

[Nemesis]

I work for these fine people:

http://www.holley.com

I've been here for eight years, and my car has been used once or twice for testing. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Current Holley product installed:

• Lunati stroker crank
• Lunati Pro Mod Super Duty rods
• Lunati forged pistons
• Lunati cam (242°/252° @ .502/.512 110°LSA)
• Lunati 1.6RRs
• Lunati springs
• Hooker longtubes, Y pipe, catback
• NOS 58mm billet TB
• NOS nitrous
• Annihilator Pro Strip programmable ignition system
• Annihilator wires
• Holley Commander 950 EFI
• Holley FPR
• NOS fuel pumps

It seems like I'm forgetting something, but who knows. Anyway, It's been a blast to work here. 94Bird (Mike) used to work here a few years back... he's actually the one responsible for getting me away from Mustangs. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

[94bird]

But you're still driving Ford trucks. My mission is not complete.

[bruecksteve]

Too many Fords, not enough time. Our work is never complete.... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

[NataSS Inc]

I am the Vice President for a Money Management, Estate Planning and Tax Planning Firm.

[AllZWay]

The problem is that my habit is not funded too well. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)

But I am an IS manager for a folding carton manufacturer. We have three plants and I am the only on site IS guy for all three plants.

[SSpeedracer]

Mechanical Engineer- I've worked in both the aerospace and medical device fields. Launched rockets and built life saving equipment. I'm looking forward to becoming self-employed, I'm getting tired of working for "the man."

My wife is a "stay at home mom" during the days, full-time student during the evenings. So, that means I take care of all three kids ages 1, 3 and 11 every night buy myself.

[fa63]

Just wondering (other than being racers (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ) what everyone's profession is. I am a senior at USF (University of South Florida), majoring in civil engineering. I also work part time as an intern at an engineering firm. Thanks.

[98_1LE]

I am a network engineer at a wireless company. That is a fancy way of saying computer geek. I am basically a UNIX admin whose primary responsibilities are storage, backups, Oracle, Remedy, VCS, and some internal homegrown apps.

[Absolut Speed]

http://frrax.com/rrforum/index.php?act=ST&...hl=city+manager

Here's an older thread of the same topic, though I know we've added a lot of members since then.

[fa63]

Thanks for the link, Absolut Speed.
And anyone who didn't post in that thread (or if you want to post again (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ), please feel free to do so. Thanks.

[pknowles]

I'm a PHD student at the University of Maryland studying Mechanical Engineering. I pick up experimental research contract's to make money, just finished with a contract looking at different safety concerns with nuclear reactor's when coolent pipes break and now I'm starting on a contract for the Navy looking into sediment transport in pulsing flow. I'm 25, no kids, and I'm getting married on October 23rd 2004.

[CMC #37]

That link was a great read, nice to see the diverse backgrounds! Lots of interesting jobs, and some not so interesting, sometimes a job is just a job.

The last 11 years I have run Gecko Ranch - I breed and sell exotic geckos and accessories like books, vitamins and t-shirts. I ship 'em all over the continental USA and Alaska twice now. I do consulting with the UC Davis Veterinary School and write articles for reptile magazines. I also do public speaking about geckos with various slide shows I have produced.

I have a background in counseling psychology at the MA level, decided to give it up at the end of my thesis work. It was not for me. I like that geckos do not tell me about their problems! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

I think my Dad is responsible for me liking performance cars as much as I do although he drove nothing sexier than a Chevette during his life. He was an aeronautical engineer who worked for every major company in that business. I was fascinated with his work on the space shuttle control systems as that program was being conducted by Rockwell for NASA. He showed me that tech stuff was kewl! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[y5e06]

I work as a 'Device' Engineer at a semiconductor fab in Round Rock, TX.
Basically work on transistor level issues with semiconductors, have a B.S./M.S. Physics background. Its interesting at times but the last 3 years have been tough on the industry.

[y5e06]

Julie, your job sounds like fun. I've always been interested in Herpatology.
Anyway, I went ahead and posted in the other thread. Most others have already posted there, might was well keep that one goin'!

[trackbird]

I spent a few years working as a tech for Jegs High Performance. Before that I was an avionics technician, I installed weather radar systems, storm scopes, GPS, autopilots, radios, navigation instruments, antennas, transponders, altimeters, did fabrication work, etc. If it had wires, we installed and serviced it.

I am currently employed by SBC (Ameritech) and work as a support person for our customer service reps. When they have an order that "won't go", I help them fix it. Before that I did circuit design work. I designed ATM networks, digital data circuits, alarm circuits, and about anything else you can think of. Before that, I tested the circuits that I later designed.

I've got part of a Psychology degree started (why?).

[tonycook]

I've always been interested in engineering but somehow ended up in medicine. I'm an anesthesiologist mainly at a freestanding outpatient surgery center.

[zlexiss]

It would be fair to call myself a rocket scientist.

I'm a systems engineer on a cruise missile program at Raytheon Missile Systems. I work with pretty much every group except the software coding - materials, mechanical, some avionics, little bit of low observables. Lots of project management work mostly.

I'm also one of the few engineers who is allowed to go out and bang on the hardware - I've done body work restoring dented missiles, fixed dinged wings and fins, and currently developing procedures to fix damaged aluminum honeycomb structures.

-Jeff

[i960]

Sounds like most of you have some pretty interesting jobs. Mine is boring. Support tech for a very large school district in SoCal. I think it's one of the biggest in the state. Been there for 5 years but I really do not like it anymore. Currently I'm trying to get my own web design/hosting business going, and I also build and fix computers for people as side work. I don't currently race because I can't afford a second car right now, and I will not race the SS as long as it's a daily driver. Actually I probably could get a second car, but I've been putting most of my free money into my house. I've been in this house for just over a year and I'm just now getting my backyard done.

[firehawkclone]

just a service tech, if you bought anything from a major retail store(except walmart) bike, BBQ, fitness ....... nation wide my CO. did it (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

how you doing i960? WOW 2 from b-town (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[ChevyWeatherman]

I am an Environmental Meteorologist for a private meteorological consulting firm. The majority of my work focuses on radiological dispersion and release from nuclear power plants (this is a routine thing...(IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) ) But I also do work on thermal models for the reactor cooling ponds. I also do dispersion modeling for coal-fired power plants. Oh yeah, I am also the an IT assistant and an operational forecaster when I have time. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[i960]

just a service tech, if you bought anything from a major retail store(except walmart) bike, BBQ, fitness ....... nation wide my CO. did it (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

how you doing i960? WOW 2 from b-town (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

hehe, never thought I'd find anyone from Bakersfield on this or any board! Wanna come over this weekend and help me turn wrenches? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I have a craptacular amount of stuff planned. I'm going to be taking some pics of all the stuff I've been accumulating over the past 2 weeks and I'll post em up soon. Because of my work schedule I've had very little time to do anything to my car, so I'm trying to cram in as much as possible this weekend.

Do you happen to know anyone in town that can weld in some SFC's for me? I've had a set of Hotchkis SFC's since I bought the car almost 2 years ago, and they still aren't installed.

[Rob Hood]

Active Duty Navy - Chief Yeoman going over 20 years this November. Will finish up with 22 years in December 2006, then have to get a real job. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) Majority of career has been serving aboard submarines or assigned to support components.

[Nick]

I work for Southwestern Bell, ASI.  I've been there about 3 years now. 

I also work for SBC, in Dallas. 6 years this past March.

[Crazy Canuck]

software configuration management for Autodesk... or computer geek, for some.

[shortbus]

I work for Fifth Third Bank as a Third Shift Operations Manager. I manage a department called Network Control. Pretty boring really.

[redbird1]

http://www.michigangage.com/

I manage the design department, 10 guys at this time.

Steve

[Dewey316]

I also fall into the geek catagory.

I am in Unix Support.

[sgarnett]

I'm gonna start using the excuse 'since I drive around a deisel powered 60,000lb fork truck all day it effects my driving' Yeah thats it. thats why I am so bad...

There's some truth to that. When I first started autocrossing, I was having trouble with not driving hard enough. I just couldn't make myself get aggressive enough. I was wondering if I had really gotten THAT old, because when I was younger ....

Then one Memorial Day, as I was making my third trip to Home Depot that day pulling a heavy trailer behind a truck that was too small for it, it all became clear (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

For several months I avoided pulling a trailer for the last day or two before an event.

Of course now I pull a trailer TO the autocrosses (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I once had to tell a musician friend that he really shouldn't listen to Bob Dillan in the week before a performance (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[mitchntx]

I work at a Nuke Power Plant in a Overview organization.

I'm surprised at the number of nuke related jobs ...

[tom97ss]

Telcommunication Engineer For a Financial Company. Been in Telecom for 20 years.

[Chuck!]

Im a Univ. of Dayton co-op at GE Aircraft Engines in Cincy doing grunt work for the project manager. My other co-op job (during the year) is J2EE programming for a GEAE subsidiary (sp?). They're both great jobs for a college kid.

[CamaroFS34]

I'm a high school teacher : 10th grade biology, 11-12th grade honors anatomy and physiology and 11-12th grade biotechnology. Yeah, I'm corrupting the youth of America, and proud of it! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

As for "supporting my habit," I have a second job at Howard Community College, where I'm an adjunct professor teaching anatomy and physiology lecture and lab. I call that one my "Hoosier job," 'cause I took it so that I could afford Hoosiers. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Karen

[Teutonic Speedra...]

Mechanical Engineer.

[00 SS]

I'm a consulting mechanical engineer. I design HVAC sytems for commercial and industrial buildings. Everything from small office remodels to new buildings and data centers. Currently I'm working on a concourse expansion at Denver International Airport.

[LT4Firehawk]

Network Architect for a Healthcare company here in Tulsa that manages a long term in home healthcare plan for the state. Basically I design, build and maintain all of our network infrastructure (servers, networks, telecommunications, etc).

[Cal]

Electrical Engineer for the Federal Government. I design electronic circuitry used in aircraft test stands. The test stands are used to debug and verify the flight programs for the F-16 fighter jets. I've been doing this for almost 20 years now, but before that I worked for Thiokol Corp. as an Electronics Tech while earning my engineering degree. At Thiokol I repaired and rebuilt electronic control systems after rocket motor propellant mixing buildings got blown up!

My wife comes from a "car" familly and has her own fbody, a '93 T/A. Her father raised her right with an appreication for fast cars. He has a Lambhorgini Countach, a Detomaso Mongusta, a Corvette, and a '94 T/A.

[CMC #37]

Rob, I am surprised by how many performance car enthusiasts also like reptiles! You are right, it is a lot of fun! I also like the creative aspect of having an e-based business. It is really rewarding to see your idea turn into money, and equally as dissappointing to see your idea turn into a bust.

With the geckos, it is always Comedy Central. They are some of the funniest creatures on the earth! They have the ability to vocalize (part of what makes a gecko) and right now there is a lot of that going on with the mating season going full blast! Then there is the reaction to my geckos from other people, (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) When I go to the grocery store and purchase fruit babyfood for some of them often I get asked "How is the baby doing?" I reply "The little green children are doing just fine!" (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)

[mitchntx]

My wife comes from a "car" familly and has her own fbody, a '93 T/A. Her father raised her right with an appreication for fast cars. He has a Lambhorgini Countach, a Detomaso Mongusta, a Corvette, and a '94 T/A.

Daddy! I've finally found you!

(IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool.gif)

[PF Flyer]

I work in Sat a light Commune i ka shuns as a Field Support Engineer for Hughes Network Systems.
How things are installed, how they work, new install techniques, beta test new equipment and procedures, write specs, finding the right 'bird' in the sky, transponders and freq's, etc.

[Bald54]

Tire and wheel pusher. Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier groomer (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) , Jazz trombonist. Jeeze, after looking at all these posts, now I know why I feel stupid on this board. Half you guys ARE rocket scientists or engineers. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)

[ESPCamaro]

I'm 25, no kids, and I'm getting married on October 23rd 2004.

I guess I didn't realize we were the same age.

BTW congrats.

[#07]

Nursery Growing Gounds Superviser/Manager "The Boss".
18 employees (that drive me nuts,well some).After I decided City work was too boring working with people who just want to screw off and waste tax payers money I moved on. Then I was hired by a multi-divisional industry that has a Reno NV. based retail nursery.To grow their product at their California(Redding) location where they had just purchased 100 acres for the purpose of being self sufficiant.And better grow conditions,and cheap land to boot.
I started to build and run the growing grounds for them 5.5 yrs. ago.I have grown it to 33 developed and irrigated acres presently.With long rows after rows of trees to vast shrub fields,entire areas of just flowers beaming at you all gridded with roadways. The last inventory showed a bit over 4 million in nursery stock.Everything from small bedding plants and veggies in my 4- 30'x100' green houses,1gallon perennials to all sizes of trees 5gallon to 30 gallon size. I have on an annual basis 6,800 rose bushes bareroot put into cans.And raised there, I have won many 1st prizes for my roses,Better homes,rose society and such with them over the yrs.
I see/load (well my people do) approx. 2.5 -48' tractor trailer rigs a week completely stuffed to Reno.Where not just plants for the nursery are on there we have Landscape installation crews doing everything from peoples front yards to public works projects and housing development to provide for also. Multi tasking is a must and planning is everything approached w/ drive and ambition (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) there is lots to do and oversee. My Quad gets a work out (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
Chances are if you have been to Reno you have seen my plants Everywhere you look.I don't see myself ever leaving this venture,it is my baby I created it.I am paid very well my future is takin care of and I enjoy being "The Boss".
I think I might have control issues Julie (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Tony

[2000Z-71]

Project manager with an architectural firm. Currently lending a hand to the Phoenix Civic Center expansion team. Hoping to be kicked loose soon on the Tucson airport expansion. It may sound glamorous but it doesn't support the habit.

[Eric02z]

Architect..own my own small firm. Zero extra time for cars normally.. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

[roy]

I am a prisoner in Iraq for the last 400plus days, really though I am in the army ,employed as a maintenance officer , deployed to Iraq for 400 plus days. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

[bigshoe]

I operate SMT placement machines for a large Industrial Automation supplier (aka a button pusher). Been there almost 7 years (since i was 18). I have an AAS in EET and very recently started on a BS in Mech E, but that may change to Industrial Manufacturing Engineering if Mech E starts to get too tough. I'm only 25, but i've been out of school long enough to lose the necessary academic skills to be able to get by while working full time.

I wouldnt have any money for the car/driving if I still didnt live at home, need to milk that as much as I can.

Miki

[mitchntx]

And I thank you for doing just that.

If you are ever in Texas, let me know.
I have a 6 pack of Irish Creme Ale I brewed myself with your name on it.

[Nestromo]

I am a pee-on at a Ford dealership, and a Junior in college. I'm quitting the dealership to work at the speedway next semester part time (as a flagger).

[slowTA]

To add to the rest of the engineers here... I'm a mechanical engineering student at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. I used to work as a CAD operator for a small place that builds explosion proof forklifts, (I never drove them so I can't use that as an excuse for my driving). My first go at college was at GMI in Michigan where I was first introduced to autocrossing by the school’s car club. Maybe one day I’ll actually finish my education, I’m supposed to be done by December of 2005. In the meantime I’m working with a general contractor.