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Social => General Chat => Topic started by: Bertie on September 19, 2016, 08:35:01 PM

Title: What do you do?
Post by: Bertie on September 19, 2016, 08:35:01 PM: After the huge success of my thread on the Facebook group (over 250 replies!!!)

I thought Id get the same thread going below!

Let us know what you do, and feel free to post a fun picture!

Its a great way to get to know everyone :)
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: Bertie on September 19, 2016, 08:36:50 PM: I train surgeons on the use of advanced surgical energy devices!

Heres me taking a break from the blood and guts of an 8 hour procedure! ;D

(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14370379_10153802057976512_903081148490343540_n.jpg?oh=9fddd2a416dbcfb5c35d4fb2287c24e3&oe=5877478B)
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: roystinho on September 19, 2016, 09:43:10 PM: I'm a guard on the trains at the minute, but just been offered a post as a 'fat controller' type in the not too distant future.

Also a football coach for Manchester City Academy. And no, I can't get you Barca tickets (current question when people find out).

Was a teacher before that, and also had my own car website that I sold earlier this year. Got no work pics though
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: Genga on September 20, 2016, 11:49:23 AM: Quote from: roystinho on September 19, 2016, 09:43:10 PM
I'm a guard on the trains at the minute, but just been offered a post as a 'fat controller' type in the not too distant future.

Also a football coach for Manchester City Academy. And no, I can't get you Barca tickets (current question when people find out).

Was a teacher before that, and also had my own car website that I sold earlier this year. Got no work pics though

Will you be coming to Glasgow with them?

I get paid to stand behind a desk and go on Facebook and this message board!
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: roystinho on September 20, 2016, 12:22:48 PM: Nah, I'll go to the home game if I'm not working. Don't support them really so just like going to the games
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: lordparrish on September 20, 2016, 04:07:07 PM: I'm a Technical Manager for an Italian industrial water pump manufacturer. :D
They are based in Modena along side the Ferrari museum, also Maserati are around the corner!
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: Rizler on September 21, 2016, 04:41:08 AM: very interesting jobs people have here!

I am a manager of a Sports facility, Hotel, Cafe, Function hall and last but not least a Personal Trainer :D

Think this thread will be good for networking.
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: Chandelierman on September 21, 2016, 09:52:48 PM: I used to work for a big company making chandeliers (hence the user name) ...I now run my own business making and designing Bespoke lights ...I also have a lost wax casting business
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: Karlktm on September 25, 2016, 06:09:56 PM: I work for triumph motorcycles at the factory in the spares warehouse getting parts for production line.
Nothing exciting really
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: S13GE on October 07, 2016, 09:05:02 PM: this...

(http://images.8tracks.com/cover/i/009/620/697/mcastenmiller2-5685.jpg?rect=205,0,534,534&q=98&fm=jpg&fit=max)

;)
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: HermioneFraggle on October 10, 2016, 07:58:46 AM: Currently work on an Acute Mental Health Inpatient Service, my job is quite varied but I basically monitor systems to make sure that the team are complying with all clinical targets and nag them if we are not this on top of generally keeping the ward ticking over day to day. I do not have an office so I also get to spend the vast majority of my day with the patients keeping me company while I work which is the best part. Never a dull moment and never two days the same round here.

Although we are having lots of cut backs and I am deemed too expensive so I am looking for a job before they change my role to and cut my wages.
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: Darko on October 10, 2016, 05:11:46 PM: I am a transport planning manager for DHL, kinda boring but the drive in and out is fun ;)

Darko
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: Panz16 on October 30, 2016, 10:41:52 PM: I'm a Veterinary Receptionist- wasn't clever enough to be a vet and I can't handle the gore enough to be a Vet Nurse! So I answer phones, book appointments, get moaned at by clients and admit + discharge pets from hospital. On the plus side do get to see lots of very cute animals all day long ::) ;D
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: Genga on October 31, 2016, 10:56:33 AM: Quote from: Panz16 on October 30, 2016, 10:41:52 PM
I'm a Veterinary Receptionist- wasn't clever enough to be a vet and I can't handle the gore enough to be a Vet Nurse! So I answer phones, book appointments, get moaned at by clients and admit + discharge pets from hospital. On the plus side do get to see lots of very cute animals all day long ::) ;D

I couldn't do that. I get upset seeing a dog with a gammy paw :(
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: cnahamilton on October 31, 2016, 08:35:54 PM: I am owner of my own business. I am cleaner, tea boy, receptionist and professional engine builder for the famous 'A' Series engine found in classic Mini's, midgets, sprites and Morris Minors.
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: bendep on November 01, 2016, 04:06:08 PM: I'm a student at the University of Bristol and a freelance photographer. I'm interested in all kinds of different work, however, and have done everything from working in investment and corporate banks to being a groundskeeper for a nature reserve to being a custom ski-boot fitter!
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: Richard H on November 02, 2016, 08:42:10 PM: I'm an Engineer in the defence industry, can't really say any more.......
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: Genga on November 17, 2016, 08:35:08 PM: Quote from: Richard H on November 02, 2016, 08:42:10 PM
I'm an Engineer in the defence industry, can't really say any more.......
You've already said too much!
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: Richard H on November 17, 2016, 09:19:50 PM: Ssssshhhhhhh :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X ;)
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: Andy the tyre man on January 01, 2017, 05:00:39 PM: By day I'm a mild mannered janitor.

By night I'm......
https://youtu.be/Va_Rmpd3PZI
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: Genga on January 04, 2017, 09:34:40 AM: Quote from: Andy the tyre man on January 01, 2017, 05:00:39 PM
By day I'm a mild mannered janitor.

By night I'm......
https://youtu.be/Va_Rmpd3PZI

A number one superguy?
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: buckwits on April 17, 2017, 09:42:35 AM: Sheet metal worker, but did drive a 7.5ton truck round London for 11 years. Tragic that you can earn more driving than doing the job you trained for 5 years to do.
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: jerry2 on May 06, 2017, 09:02:46 PM: Self employed Electrician in the Bournemouth and Poole area. (Proserv Electrical).
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: NickMSM on May 31, 2017, 08:33:47 PM: Art dealer, and a part time football manager. Not sure which is more stressful... :o ;D
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: Andy595 on June 20, 2017, 06:53:13 PM: Bank manager... where is that parapet!

I assess funding requests for small businesses and thankfully manage to agree something in the order of 95%of what I see.

Andy
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: 595competizione on June 20, 2017, 08:15:35 PM: Quote from: cnahamilton on October 31, 2016, 08:35:54 PM
I am owner of my own business. I am cleaner, tea boy, receptionist and professional engine builder for the famous 'A' Series engine found in classic Mini's, midgets, sprites and Morris Minors.
Wow that is great i have a classic mini too. 998 cc stage 1 but i'm searching wich cylinder head would suit it best. 😁
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: Splash on July 18, 2017, 08:33:05 PM: Interesting jobs / careers people have!

I get paid to buy things! I work in procurement for a fairly globally established Pharmaceuticals supplier. Deal mainly with capital equipment for the UK & US but from time to time dabble in other requirements.

Like someone else said, the drive in and out is fun. Say no more.
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: Crafty Lou on July 18, 2017, 11:46:04 PM: I'm a photographer, I run my own studio and mostly shoot babies
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: jenniferlouise on July 19, 2017, 06:38:30 PM: '....Mostly shoot babies'!?!?!?!
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: Neil R on July 19, 2017, 09:40:44 PM: Mostly Shooting Babies.........??????????????? :-\
Digital SLR or AK 47 ( only joking )
Wicked picture you`ve attached.
Neil.
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: Crafty Lou on July 19, 2017, 10:00:20 PM: I was waiting to see who would comment on shooting babies lol it's a photographers classic
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: oVerboost on July 19, 2017, 10:13:29 PM: Parts delivery driver for the local Abarth dealer... which is handy at times 8)
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: Clairemae on August 20, 2017, 09:05:57 PM: I work for a hotel group, I'm often all over uk
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: mog on November 07, 2017, 10:44:58 PM: Just a plumber
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: 500Joe on February 09, 2018, 12:50:21 PM: I'm a Junior Project Manager with Transport for London. Please hold off the abuse! ;D
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: harry flatters on February 24, 2018, 05:35:24 PM: Retired (early - May ,07) so my job now is annoying swmbo ! Although I say it myself, I am exceptionally good at my job!! - that's one thing she agrees with me on!!
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: Tom F on February 25, 2018, 01:57:33 AM: I work at Microsoft in Reading. I work on most Microsoft Studios video games (Killer Instinct, Forza Motorsport/Horizon, Fable [RIP], Gears of War etc. etc.). Currently working on Minecraft, looking after online gameplay. My life is 99% cubes right now.
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: marchantsuk on March 31, 2018, 09:55:16 AM: I work for a well known technology company who specialise in navigation devices, but still get lost occasionally ;D
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: MrDan595c on April 06, 2018, 08:34:57 AM: I run a home textiles company, designing bedding, throws, towels, duvet and pillows... been doing this for 27 years :o we supply most of the high street stores, with alot of HQ's being in central london, the Abarth is a perfect fit for whizzing in and out of town 8)
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: Oakers on April 27, 2018, 05:19:14 PM: Technical Support Engineer for a security equipment manufacturer. I also get to drive my own car to customer sites so keep a look out for a Podium Blue 595c.
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: Pee on May 20, 2018, 07:44:49 PM: Delivery driver for ups
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: ikreso007 on May 30, 2018, 08:53:16 AM: Various jobs listed, nice carers!

CAD/CAM specialist, CNC specialist, toolmaker, milling expert... Currently employed as Manufacturing Engineer but is boring as fuck, going back on machine, just landed new job!
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: James King on May 30, 2018, 11:01:28 AM: I'm in the Royal Air Force as an ICT Technician, almost 6 years in now! It's a decent job, and it's paid for a hell of a lot of stuff, trips away etc. My other love outside of actual cars is sim-racing, and I've spent something like £5k on my PC, a rig, seat, steering wheel, pedals, VR and more... :D
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: SpaceDandy on June 16, 2018, 10:15:49 PM: I am a watchmaker these days, well for the last 15 years and now produce bespoke customised luxury watches. But previously been a dental technician and before that was restoring Rolls Royce and Bentleys. So dont know what jobs next.
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: P043404 on June 17, 2018, 01:31:19 PM: I count myself very lucky as I teach advanced high performance road driving to police officers. If you watch intercepters we train those and others.
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: stnilsson on July 07, 2018, 05:09:23 PM: Like spacedandy was I am a dental technician, making teeth for people for 43 years
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: Andy Fozz on July 31, 2018, 09:47:17 AM: I am a Transport & Car Parking Manager at a large NHS Trust.
The pay is poor but just enough to pay for my Abarth 124 spider which puts a smile on my face every time i drive it.
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: Geoffxb on August 01, 2018, 04:06:26 PM: I work for the council in social housing so i dnt do that much if i can help it
Title: Re: What do you do?
Post by: jpgibson on February 18, 2019, 05:54:21 AM: Was a nurse years ago, then studied medicine and am now ( and have been for 15 years) an anaesthetist.