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Discussion in 'General' started by Craig_T, 5 Mar 2015.

  1. Kronos

    Kronos Multimodder

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    I have been:
    A sales assistant in a men's outfitter.
    A Royal Marine.
    A Joiner.
    A heating and ventilation installer.
    A brickie's labourer.
    A ground worker.
    A car valet.
    A delivery driver.
    A steel erector.
    A full time pain in the arse which has run through all the above.

    For the past 5 years zilch following throat cancer and then discovering ageism is alive and well in this country or in Edinburgh anyway. So grumpy and bored old man best describes my current employment.
     
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  2. jrduquemin

    jrduquemin Minimodder

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    I work for a global life science supply chain company in their IT department. My official title is IT Support EMEA Region, so basically I work on the helpdesk resolving issues from 'I can't turn on my monitor' to 'my mouse doesn't work'...

    It has its moments I suppose...
     
  3. Craig_T

    Craig_T What's a Dremel?

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    I'd rather stay in trouble :D
     
  4. Landy_Ed

    Landy_Ed Combat Novice

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    Job title is pretty meaningless for me these days. I'm a SQL Developer for a financial institution but do far more admin than I would like. I have been a development dba, programmer (contracting, for a number of years and for a number of companies), IT support tech/junior programmer, pc tech, salesman (remember Tandy?), bar/cellarman several times, assembly line operator, data processor (office temp) , bingo operator, painter's labourer, warehouse assistant and by far my least favourite, a tin labelling machine operator.
     
  5. Nexxo

    Nexxo * Prefab Sprout – The King of Rock 'n' Roll

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    Clinical psychologist.

    It's a living.
     
  6. yodasarmpit

    yodasarmpit Modder

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    PMO Change Analyst.

    Previously:
    Draughtsman
    Student (Electronic engineering)
    Retail supervisor
    Resource Planning
    Reporting Analyst
    Mobile Technology Analyst
    Performance Improvement Analyst
    Scrum Product Owner

    Now studying for my APMP qualification, see where that leads me.
     
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  7. LennyRhys

    LennyRhys Fan Fan

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    Full time student, 1st year, computer arts. Training to be a concept artist/illustrator with l337 skillz. It's bloody hard work but I'm happeh.
     
  8. Weekly_Estimate

    Weekly_Estimate Random bird noises.

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    I'm currently unemployed but do help out around my family's business here and there...

    Any tips on finding factory work?
     
  9. Instagib

    Instagib Minimodder

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    Loss Prevention Officer at a high street retailer.
     
  10. workingclass

    workingclass What's a Dremel?

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    Network Engineer, mostly Cisco.
     
  11. Jards8595

    Jards8595 Minimodder

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    I'm an underwater wood welder and at the weekends i train dolphins
     
  12. GTIgeneral

    GTIgeneral Minimodder

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    I build Mobile Welfare Units for one of the biggest suppliers in the UK. I Do all the electrical work in them mostly
     
  13. Brooxy

    Brooxy Loser of the Game

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    Application Packager Team Lead

    Was moved to a lead role in January, so a lot of my day job is streamlining processes and other bits on top of my usual packaging work. Enjoying the new role so far, it's a nice challenge, building on top of what I already know.
     
  14. Shadow_101

    Shadow_101 Minimodder

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    Lead Security Analyst for a managed security services provider (Aka Rent a SOC.)
    I should be knee deep in malware & incident instigation, but seem to spend most my time sorting out processes and managing staff.

    previously senior security analyst in the public sector.
     
  15. Panomama

    Panomama I once signed up on uniform dating

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    Trainee electrician

    Also a waiter
     
  16. NigelT

    NigelT What's a Dremel?

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    Project manager for a fabrication company. We design demountable aluminium structures for the entertainment industry.
     
  17. Craig_T

    Craig_T What's a Dremel?

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    You've had your fair share of things then!
     
  18. Kovoet

    Kovoet What's a Dremel?

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    That's what you get with old age lol. Here's my list
    Army recon
    Police murder& robbery unit
    Chicken ****/cattle farm Manager
    Warehouse manager
    Sales assistant
    Store management
    Buyer
    Senior sportswear buyer
    Footwear specialist
    Senior project manager.
     
  19. Pookie

    Pookie Illegitimi non carborundum

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    I was a Thatcher from the age of 14 - 27 (Master thatcher achieved at 22). I then packed it all in and retrained in IT. I have now been working for Compucare for the last 4 years as Tier 2 support technician.
     
  20. Craig_T

    Craig_T What's a Dremel?

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    It seems that way.... Maybe I am showing my age, or lack of with my one career path :hehe:
     

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