Thread: What's your occupation?

After 42 years I retired but this is what I used to do.

bj

Originally Posted by 2Sharp

After 42 years I retired but this is what I used to do.

bj

i think that would be an awesome job, trains are sooooo cool.


-dan-

Computer geek that succumbed to the dark side. Now in IT management and loving it.

Originally Posted by 2Sharp

After 42 years I retired but this is what I used to do.

bj

Train photographer - cool!




Just kidding.

After 42 years of that, how's your hearing? Did you wear ear protection? Those things are very noisy.

Graphic Designer.

wow, some of you do really cool s#*t!

lots of people in Information Systems, I'll just jump in too, current title "information technology specialist", job description simply reads "other duties as assigned". I am the computer tech, application support, db admin, server admin, got my class A non-commercial so I could be a backup driver for our 45' mobile health clinic, karaoke backup singer in a pinch, and company bbq'r. been with same school entity 8 years. 2 years computer tech before that at hospital, 2 years building computers and running tech support before that.

many dream jobs, own a bar, own a tattoo studio. have two girls under 3yo so in responsible stgae, even thinking about finishing my degree and becoming a teacher like my wife.

hobbies: dad, building a 1951 ford truck hotrod with my uncle, tinkering on guns, went to bartending school for fun, amatuer tattoo collector. cigar smoking, bourbon drinking enjoyer of life.

Red

Originally Posted by Blade Wielder

Train photographer - cool!




Just kidding.

After 42 years of that, how's your hearing? Did you wear ear protection? Those things are very noisy.

I have hearing damage. They didn't provide hearing protection until I had about 5 years to go and by that time it was too late. Yes it was a very satisfying job to be able to take a two mile long train from one place to another. I enjoyed going to work.

bj

Originally Posted by Big Red

many dream jobs, own a bar, own a tattoo studio.

That's cool- what kind of bar would you like to open?

Managing Partner in a restaurant chain. (day job)
I'm also a licensed Auctioneer and Antiques Appraiser (4 or 5 times a year I will "call" an auction)

Originally Posted by AntiqueHoosier

I'm also a licensed Auctioneer (4 or 5 times a year I will "call" an auction)

I believe the correct term is "jibber-jabber" an auction.

I'm just kidding.

I actually have some questions for you, since you're a licensed Auctioneer. I know they have many different skill levels, because I've been to auctions where some are really good and some are... well, just awful. This woman auctioneer I saw recently simply repeated the exact same up and down rhythm and let the last syllable drag, almost like a sing along. It was embarrassing to watch and listen to.

What's an auctioneer's main goal when they're up there? Is the purpose of "calling" as they traditionally do supposed to speed things along, or is more to do with creating a sense of urgency amongst the bidders (even there are only two people bidding, for example) so they're more aggressive and drive the price higher?