View Full Version : What do you Clydesmen do for a living?


wickerman1
04-06-2004, 05:37 PM
I'm a professional drummer, when I'm not playing, which isnt much lately, I'm a painter/decorator, and when I was in Toronto I was Network admin for 7 years.

SasquatchSC
04-06-2004, 06:22 PM
Graphic Artist... Mac based.

wickerman1
04-06-2004, 06:36 PM
Graphic Artist... Mac based.
The only way... MAC RULES!!!

PeterMiller
04-06-2004, 06:39 PM
kindergarten. MACS all the way!!!

Bike Nazi
04-06-2004, 06:54 PM
I'm a professional drummer, when I'm not playing, which isnt much lately, I'm a painter/decorator, and when I was in Toronto I was Network admin for 7 years.


For a living I ride bikes
for money I suck ass in an industrial building, polluting the atmosphere, saving up to fly far from here.

leximog
04-06-2004, 07:42 PM
I'm not a very good speller, but hey, there is always a dictionary nearby.

jason74
04-06-2004, 08:41 PM
Night auditor at a large hotel chain

2farfwd
04-06-2004, 08:48 PM
I manage a pharmacovigilance department for a large generic pharmaceutical company. Pharmacovigilance is a fancy word for making sure our medicinal drug products are effective and safe for the public use. I'm also a dad, husband, and amateur bicycle mechanic. I love all my jobs!

damion
04-06-2004, 11:19 PM
4 years and 11 months. During the summer, I work at the largest bicycle shop in Alaska.
During the winter, I supplement our family income playing billiards.

ero2
04-06-2004, 11:37 PM
Go to school full time and work at best buy like 32hrs or so a week, and on the 1 day I have off, I ride far, far away :-)

FashionMan
04-07-2004, 06:04 AM
Full time Air Guard Avionics tech - I've been able to ride my bike in places where they warn you about landmines.

Don't leave the trail!

Destro
04-07-2004, 06:07 AM
I work with FashionMan.

I always let him lead!

DESTRO

Redriderpro
04-07-2004, 06:08 AM
I sell power for people's toys that cost a lot more than out bikes.

27 Years working for a Cummins Diesel engine distributor, selling engines for Yacht's and Commercial fishing boats.

logbiter
04-07-2004, 08:01 AM
Wetland biologist/ecologist-
mostly sittin in front of a computer muckin around with data lately, but periods of lots of field work, where I collect ecological data in the marshes of Louisiana and around the gulf coast... best part of job is getting outside & driving an airboat (=

Brown_Teeth
04-07-2004, 08:39 AM
Mr. Mom here, 2 kids, also trying to do my first 5,000 mile year on my bikes. Car typically averages 2,000m.

paramountz
04-07-2004, 09:31 AM
Manager of a CD and cassette plant.

Haroow
04-07-2004, 09:34 AM
I'm a cop, bike cop when weather permits...It's awesome to actually ride a bike, talk with tourists and locals, and get paid for it..

ozlongboarder
04-07-2004, 11:44 AM
I quit my job as a construction/project manger and now I look after my boy every day.

Smytty
04-07-2004, 11:51 AM
And always look out for new trails.

SS Jerry
04-07-2004, 12:06 PM
I manage 35 people at my facility. We build the Toyota Tacoma and Corolla. Been with Toyota for 25 years in various departments.

JS

davefromNJ
04-07-2004, 12:39 PM
My specialty is SAP enterprise software, specifically the finance and cost controlling parts of the software.

mtnbiker62
04-07-2004, 12:43 PM
I work for the company that makes the Space Shuttle boosters.

Padre
04-07-2004, 02:37 PM
The dictionary calls it "clergy."

shizzle
04-07-2004, 06:24 PM
I am a "Multimedia Production Specialist"

Video production/editing, motion graphics, flash and director development, photography, web design, video compression... basically anything and everything that has to do with still or moving images on your TV and computer.

Here's my site, for those who might be interested, and because I like to plug myself whenever possible...

http://www.seanlavigne.com

sean

neville
04-07-2004, 06:34 PM
In my job it is actually a benefit to be big. They even let us work out a couple of hours a day.

I_8_It_up
04-07-2004, 07:49 PM
"DO IT EBAY" ;)

I sell you parts and fund my hobby while I go to school to become a Life Flight Nurse, if I'm lucky. More than likely I'll be the guy in the ER patching you up, but If I can have a say in it, I'd like to be on a Life Flight team!

wickerman1
04-07-2004, 08:13 PM
"DO IT EBAY" ;)

I sell you parts and fund my hobby while I go to school to become a Life Flight Nurse, if I'm lucky. More than likely I'll be the guy in the ER patching you up, but If I can have a say in it, I'd like to be on a Life Flight team! whats your ebay store/ ID ?

I_8_It_up
04-07-2004, 08:27 PM
whats your ebay store/ ID ?
http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&include=0&userid=reamairinc&sort=3&rows=25&since=-1&rd=1

Acme54321
04-07-2004, 10:52 PM
Wetland biologist/ecologist-
mostly sittin in front of a computer muckin around with data lately, but periods of lots of field work, where I collect ecological data in the marshes of Louisiana and around the gulf coast... best part of job is getting outside & driving an airboat (=

Driving/Riding in airboats is a blast. I live right next to the St Johns River in central FL and its awesome to just cruise the marshes in those things.

I'm a student.

kept man
04-08-2004, 05:53 AM
because my wife has a big, fancy-schmancy job that we moved from canada for i am banned from getting a ssn, and so can't get 'regular' work outside nafta trades ... and good luck finding those in this economy!

i pick up work doing independant research for a few small companies (it's legal to sell one's own research, even without an ssn).

but what i really like doing is writing and editing - i do both for people wanting (and often needing) help with teachers' college apps, or grad school theses, papers for publication, etc ... need a hand? lemme help.

and more fun still is that i'm working with a couple comic artists to develop several series - i think the one dude is connected with image (? - i don't know my comics) and tokyopop, or something. i have three issues of one written - now the art guys just need to pick it up ...

george_da_trog
04-08-2004, 08:32 AM
I try to convince a bunch of Freshmen and Sophomores that Algebra is useful and fun. Spring break starts tomorrow.

george

JustDoIt
04-08-2004, 09:33 AM
I'm a professional drummer, when I'm not playing, which isnt much lately, I'm a painter/decorator, and when I was in Toronto I was Network admin for 7 years.

What EXACTLY does THIS thread have to do with mountain biking? :rolleyes:

Oops.... sorry. I fell into the wrong forum.

mtnbiker1220
04-08-2004, 10:07 AM
I go to college fulltime and work around 30 hours a week at Dick's Sporting Goods in teh golf dept. and a bike mechanic when needed.

DSDuke
04-08-2004, 05:48 PM
Cop--deputy sherriff to be exact.

RolledMeat
04-08-2004, 07:52 PM
I do environmental property assessments for individuals whenever they are buying or selling commercial property. Half my time is spent traveling throughout Florida and the other half of the time is spent writing reports about it. It's decent work.

Archdukeferdinand
04-08-2004, 08:31 PM
vigilante EMT, natural history/climbing instructor at a camp for gifted children.

I am trying to figure out a way to combine my first aid training and numerous outdoors certifications to market complete first aid packages to adventure races, expeditions and the like. That's probably a year or two down the road now, though. Current job keeps me outside and affords me lots of biking time.

Jax Rider
04-09-2004, 07:13 AM
I am a machinist, at the Jax Skyway we keep up with the automated systems and the mechanics, happy,happy,joy,joy. :)

mids76
04-09-2004, 08:47 AM
Intensive Probation Officer

truman
04-09-2004, 11:14 AM
Graphics Supervisor and Content Analyst for a service bureau in Fort Worth.

IndyFan
04-09-2004, 11:16 AM
During the week I work for a huge Medical/Pharmaceutical distributor as a trainer in the Inventory Accounts Payable department.

On Saturday and Sunday I work in a bike shop here in Albuquerque building/selling/repairing bikes.

In the evenings I play with my 8 mo old son. I can't wait to teach him how to ride a bike...

I like the weekends ALOT better, but the weekdays pay better (dammit!).

Mike E.
04-09-2004, 12:17 PM
Maintain, toubleshoot and repair all systems on Vancouver's rapid transit trains. Just made it onto day shift - Hurrah!! - after two years of graveyards.

Cheers,

Mike E.

Can't w8
04-09-2004, 01:31 PM
I live in the middle of nowhere doing a high-pressure job being a team of one. Some days I like it, many more days, I wish I was doing something less stressful and more creative.

The big plus: it pays well so I can afford to fuel my obsession - mountain biking (or cycling in general).

(p.s. sorry for sounding bitter)

tachyon
04-09-2004, 02:22 PM
I'm presently between jobs.

I've been a systems engineer (computer) for the past 12 years. Looking for work and finding little demand.

I'm considering an outdoor related enterprise that combines computers, cycling (road and mountain), and lots of other reasons to drink beer!

tachyon

Jax Rider
04-09-2004, 05:39 PM
Maintain, toubleshoot and repair all systems on Vancouver's rapid transit trains. Just made it onto day shift - Hurrah!! - after two years of graveyards.

Cheers,

Mike E.


Mids lets me ride all day and sleep in the evenings when its hot outside. No days for me.

Fat Jeff
04-09-2004, 06:19 PM
I own & manage a balloon wholesaling business in Honolulu, Hawaii...

Balloons, bikes, work...that about sums it all up.

Oh...and my new "part time job", trying to buy a house in this insane market....

Alooooooooooooooooooha!
Fat Jeff
Honolulu, Hawaii

Numb Bum
04-10-2004, 05:17 AM
Machine designer by day, MTBR forum crawler by night. I ride after work and on weekends, but if the waves are up, its surfing first, biking next week. :p

SuperClyde
04-10-2004, 08:01 PM
First and foremost I'm a father of 3 boys and a great husband.

However, to pay the bills I sell television advertising....thus I have no soul and am destined to go to Hell.

But before I go....I plan on mountain biking everyday until I'm strapped to a wheelchair.

mudpuppy
04-10-2004, 11:41 PM
Well I just got a new job in the IT department for a Global foreigh exchange company.....it's a bit of a steep learning curve but I think it will go good.

My other full time job is a Husband and father to two wonderfull kids.

fatnbald1
04-13-2004, 09:41 AM
I'm a full time student and will graduate with an Economics degree in December. To help pay for it, I work part-time assisting doctors with surgical procedures in a Dermatology office (I help cut off skin cancers). In other words, I mooch off my well paid wife!!! :rolleyes:

Soupboy
04-14-2004, 09:21 AM
...they are vicious little creatures. Never look them in the eye and never turn your back on them.

Sean

Soupboy
04-14-2004, 09:22 AM
...they are vicious little creatures. Never look them in the eye and never turn your back on them.

Sean

I_8_It_up
04-14-2004, 09:26 AM
...they are vicious little creatures. Never look them in the eye and never turn your back on them.

Sean
Souphead your a trip man...

Mudman
04-16-2004, 06:30 AM
I am a recruiter in the defense and aerospace division for these guys.

www.sanmina-sci.com and I love my job

Farmer_John
04-17-2004, 08:40 PM
I spent 3 years with Guitar Center, then got lured away to run the back end of a local bike shop. All I got was back ended.

I was offered a new position to go back to GC as a Used/Vintage buyer and internet rep.

So far, so good.

Duckman
04-18-2004, 09:22 PM
LOL!!

I agree...

57clydesdale
04-19-2004, 08:42 PM
Working in ARMY aviation (civilian position) at Wheeler Army Airfield, O'ahu Hawaii. Located in the saddle between the Koolau and Wai'ana'e mountains. Mountain biker paradise. CLYDES RULE!

bigDave
04-20-2004, 10:09 AM
IT Manager for property management company. Basically, I sit infront of a computer and stare at the wallpaper I made of my new Jamis XLT 2.0. Otherwise, I'm crawling under someone's desk and getting all bent out shape trying to mess with all the stinkin' wires. Wireless is the only solution! We'd all probably die 20 years sooner from the radiation ... but dang it, we wouldn't have to mess with all the wires. Ok, gotta browse more threads.

Maniac
04-20-2004, 08:41 PM
Farmer....I have 50 acres of winegrapes in NorCal. Also I'm a part-time house husband when my wife has to travel for work.

Franky_Rizzo
04-21-2004, 06:33 AM
Copier Salesman......everybody needs one.

Uruk-hai
04-22-2004, 02:46 PM
I sell caullk in Seattle.

iattackthedarkness
04-26-2004, 09:45 PM
and full time dad, do a bit of video editing on the side.

njmtbbg
04-27-2004, 09:09 AM
I'm a middle school vice-principal.

Size helps (6'2 and 225)
as well as a sympathetic ear...It's sometimes a burden to be young.

Also a triathlete, Mtb and road racer (please don't yell at me) and a marathoner...

Not fast, just a finisher...

all the best...

HELLBELLY
04-27-2004, 05:16 PM
I am a dentist that focuses on esthetic reconstructive work. Celebrating my tenth year of practice. HOO-HAA! :D

Mattman
04-27-2004, 05:48 PM
I am the president/CEO of a janitorial service. I like to say I'm the head janitor. I was a manager/employee for years, now I'm the boss. It's more work and less fun than I thought it would be. I'm hoping to actually be profitable this year and make as much as I did when I was just an employee. I hope to some day sell my business and buy a thriving bike shop in a resort town (you've got to have a dream). God may have other plans for me though.

I also work at being a good husband and daddy. I try to fit in as many rides as I can can get away with.

Mellow Yellow
04-27-2004, 08:27 PM
I would have to kill you... ALL!!! (j/k) :D
<img src=http://www.niagaradetroit.com/niagaraart/shutupor.jpg>
Sales and customer service for a company that's part of the cycling industry & loving every day of it!

esquire
04-28-2004, 06:24 AM
I'm an attorney, tax, estate planning, and corporations specialties.

I also have a shop with my business partner, Innocent Bystander. Its by far, the funner of the two, but the attorney side pays the bills, so we don't have to totally screw our customers. :D

mward
04-28-2004, 08:46 AM
Man, this is a damn cool thread.

I'm a photographer/digital ninja. I work for the PR department of a university and play with cameras and macs all day. Some of my stuff is at http://www.f-64.org/

Father of nothing but 2 cats, and soon to be husband to lady I ride every day with.

Prechrysler
04-30-2004, 04:59 PM
What I get paid for: Office Manager/Insurance Agent

What I wish I got paid for: Writing

Evil Con-fecal
04-30-2004, 05:06 PM
Firefighter/paramedic 10 days a month, professional poser the rest of the time. :D

Forshock
05-11-2004, 02:53 PM
Sit behind a desk, design automation systems for Water/Waste-water industry. Also do web development and design (Gotta love the Mac ;))

4 days a week of riding, woohoo

Tater
05-18-2004, 11:23 AM
I'm kinda' like Evil Con-fecal, partially full-time Dad, and full-time FRED on the trails! Here's my ride.

Evil Con-fecal
05-18-2004, 09:10 PM
I had some interest in flying as a side job, but I figured puking on the pt. is poor style. ;) My hat is off to you dudes in the air. I work in Mesa, AZ and we fly almost all of our serious trauma pts. as the nearest level one is about 20 miles away from my first due. Stay safe!
John

Rower_CPU
05-18-2004, 10:49 PM
Computer technician and grad student, which contributes to my clyde-ness. ;)

Recondite
05-18-2004, 11:11 PM
Currently postponing college so I can run the family business while my dad is on the mend from surgery. I also have a part time job @ Circuit City, spending my paycheck on electronics (at a discount!), which I am away on leave from to run the business.

So basically I get up really early to go bake bread all day in the Bakery. Baking is a blast when you know what you are doin.

I would join the Army and serve my country but I am 4F, I think that is the term, and medically ineligible because of epilepsy. I want to be a Ranger like my dad was in Vietnam. :(

When I get around to college, probably 2005, I have no clue what I want to study. Maybe law, medicine, or history.



Almost forgot. Learning to count cards and play blackjack for supplemental income, haha.

Eddie Mudster
05-18-2004, 11:49 PM
Freelance graphic artist. Fifteen years ago I started out by laying out Sears newspaper ads, now I'm designing video game packages. Many 12 hour days with a few all nighters thrown in. It hurts... it burns..., kinda like mountain biking :D

wg
05-19-2004, 03:47 PM
Director of Cat Hearding. or Romper Room Management
(IT Director for a law firm)

bobg
05-23-2004, 02:13 AM
Just recently transferred to Monterey County in CA. The weather is perfect and the mountain biking is awsome. Hopefully within a year I will be a smaller clydesdale. Currently 6' 257 lbs.

advracr1
06-14-2004, 11:47 PM
Been working at a chemical plant for 14 years. We produce Ethane, Ethylene, Propane, Propylene, Hydrogen, Gasoline, Butane, blah blah blah. It pays the bills.

Blue Crown Jewel
06-15-2004, 05:56 AM
Based in New York, not a bad job, but it does get difficult when an issuer gets downgraded. Helps improve my people skills. I try to ride after work and on the weekends,
although given that my wife and I are doing some work on the house, the riding is suffering a bit.

Nevertheless, whenever I have an extra hour, I go out and ride like hell for one hour, I try to do ~18 miles on the road bike, but I only manage about 15 miles on the mountain (the path I ride is pretty easy).

Kind regards,
Dimitri

ride red
06-15-2004, 09:58 PM
OPC tech, (Other Peoples Cawcaw) Im a plumber :D

marco
06-16-2004, 10:55 AM
my wife and i have our own salon in scotland UK,i love cutting and shaping hair!
i'm also a bit of a weight weenie when it comes to mtbing (i know i've got a bit of a cheek @220 lbs!)
i feel that i dont notice much of a difference between 21.5 lbs-23.5 lbs but anything over the 23.5 lbs i can definately feel it when climbing,i LOVE mtbing! i love going through the forests and i love trees.
it does seem to me that i'm amongst only a handfull of people who actually loves their work! most people dont like it but do it to live.
happy trails! :D :D :) :D :D

boxman12
06-18-2004, 10:53 PM
Second Shift (3-12) Assisstant Shipping Coordinator for a corrugated box plant (free Twizzlers and Reese products-woohoo!!). Just a fancy way of saying "Union Equipment Operator" (forklift). Also been stocking produce for a local grocery chain for 14 years (Saturday and Sunday eve, Monday mornings.....).

TR
06-19-2004, 05:41 AM
Financial; Planner with a company providing a range of financial services including life insurance, retirement products and financial planning to the small business and corporate sectors.
My company (which I am a shareholder in) also has shareholdings in a regional Australian airline and an accountancy firm.

mtbykr
06-25-2004, 08:58 AM
Independant Associate with Pre-Paid Legal Service's Inc.

www.davidminard.com (http://www.davidminard.com)

Gives me a ton of time for riding and spending time with my 18month old "soon to be" rider :D

CDMC
06-25-2004, 10:50 AM
Attorney, specializing in whatever lands on my desk!!!!!!!!!

RED5
06-25-2004, 04:40 PM
I also do computer tech work on the side.

TwoWheelerHealer
07-01-2004, 10:23 AM
Run a mobile bike repair service part-time right now. Computer support for the local school district full-time.

andyfsr
07-01-2004, 08:26 PM
Just to annoy my boss. I am Just an FSR. Field Service Rep. For Roche Diagnostics. Working on clinical chemestry analyzers. Blood and Urine type. Yes if you fail a drug test it was probably a machine like mine that finked on you.





The world needs failures. How would we judge or success without them. A3.

Busterjohn
07-02-2004, 08:52 AM
I'm a porn star...

gobike69
07-02-2004, 11:02 AM
I'm a Supervisor for a municipal Parks and Recreation Department. Since I'm involved in athletics for a living no one gives me a hard time about riding my bike to work or keeping my bike in my office. Sweeeeeet!

BigDigger
07-10-2004, 01:10 AM
I'm an attorney. I specialize in litigation, because lawsuits = fun for everybody!

BikeQuest
07-13-2004, 08:51 AM
I'm a Trainer/Operational Specialist working in the Haz Mat/WMD field.

skinnyhippy
08-10-2004, 10:03 AM
My partner and I are both clydesdales, we manage about $51,000,000.00 in assets. I am the Principal of our company. Stock market swings make me ride for relief. Ride when I'm sad, ride when I'm happy, it all works out! Been in the business for about 6 years (since I got outa college).

I'm lucky because I can pay for my sick addiction with dividends that I peel off of various investments, enjoy lower taxes, and maintain my initial investment....

TobyNobody
08-10-2004, 03:07 PM
I'm a stay-at-home-dad, about to take a leave of absence from that to finish school. Oh - and I have worked in a shop here in town for four years - selling and sometimes fixing

TN

BigLarry
08-10-2004, 09:10 PM
except when between jobs which seems to be every couple years. In silicon valley it means a I can't afford a house or car and barely make the outrageous rent. So I'm getting a nicer bike. Spend my weekends going very far from it all on a bike.

Got 3 little girls and 1 big wife

BigLarry

bluronthetrails
08-11-2004, 06:03 PM
...they are vicious little creatures. Never look them in the eye and never turn your back on them.

Sean

Whats all this I hear about Chinchilla ranching. You joking or being dead serious?? never heard of that job...

malariavalley
08-11-2004, 10:50 PM
Out in the woods or on the water protecting our natural resources........mountain bike trails!!!!!

bear
08-12-2004, 06:16 AM
Software engineer for computer games ( or any other flavor of development that I get hooked into ... done Gov't contracting, e-biz, buncha stuff ). Been doing this since '92. Before that I was an Army puke for eight years ( 96B MOS for those who care ).

I miss riding in the forests of Germany though, that was good stuff. Central Texas just doesn't do "green" if you get my meaning.

Gravy
08-13-2004, 01:02 PM
DNA is my friend, end of story. I can't tell you any more the black choppers are hovering. :cool:

jeffj
08-13-2004, 03:33 PM
Whats all this I hear about Chinchilla ranching. You joking or being dead serious?? never heard of that job...

The Chinch Ranch. It's a classic skit from SNL.

SocalSuperhero
08-13-2004, 06:54 PM
I'm an IT guy too. Just happened to work out that i my job is also where i like to play...in mammoth.

loafimus
08-20-2004, 09:39 AM
I'm an IT guy too. Just happened to work out that i my job is also where i like to play...in mammoth.

I'm aslo an IT guy... figures we got a bunch of IT guys in the clydesdale forum =)

rideorglide
08-25-2004, 06:25 PM
Don't try this at home . . .
;-)

Managing Editor for a trade news magazine.

PS. It has a large-page size, gets plenty of advertising -- two things that mean a lot more stories need to be generated, and therefore there's not a whole lot of time left for mtn biking.

(which is why I said don't try this at home.)

SoloRider
08-25-2004, 06:44 PM
Was a carpenter for many years. Now my wife's in med school in a podunk town in northeast Missouri and I work at a lumber yard/hardware store.

Maddog
08-26-2004, 09:53 AM
I try to convince a bunch of Freshmen and Sophomores that Algebra is useful and fun. Spring break starts tomorrow.

george
I try to convince the same age group that physical activity is fun and will take off those massive pounds they have accumulated by playing computer games and slow cruising the mall! With 330 kids in 6 classes, it's mainly crowd control but it still beats working for a living! Spring break is great. I went to Moab and St. George this year. I'm in CA too but where's Patterson?

4cefedsupra
08-26-2004, 11:10 AM
Coop Mechanical Engineer at a Coal Fired Power Plant and attend MS State Univ. every other semester...

snowboy
09-04-2004, 08:35 PM
window replacements, additions, remodels and new custom homes in the colorado springs area. I love my job. wake up at 5:30 am work from 7 till 3:30 ride from 4 to 6:30 - 7 ish come home shower eat and fall asleep with a smile on my face wondering what trail im going to ride tommorow............life is good

Phat Tire
09-04-2004, 10:59 PM
Medical Laboratory Technologist in the local community hospital.

BruceBrown
09-19-2004, 06:18 AM
I was a full time opera singer from 1986 - 2003. Now I'm in my second year of having an absolute blast as a full time college professor teaching students how to sing and become opera singers. I never figured I would have such a passion and joy for teaching. Go figure. It is what it is and I'm enjoying myself. So I am now only singing professional opera gigs on a part-time basis thanks to the professor gig.

Riding Clyde at 204 - 210 (depending on the time of year).

BB

msclydesdale
09-19-2004, 06:36 AM
I'm a high school English teacher. One of the few non-coaching teachers that's over 180lbs. My kids call me "coach" anyway.

ImaKlyde
09-19-2004, 09:06 AM
Parole officer, specializing in "lost causes." I'll give you my left nut if you go back in time and kill the cat that invented meth. I don't know why you would want my left nut, but still...

Kraig.

NoDunut4U
09-21-2004, 08:10 AM
I used to work for a network management software Co., now I'm in Law Enforcement

NoDunut4U
09-21-2004, 08:17 AM
I'm a cop, bike cop when weather permits...It's awesome to actually ride a bike, talk with tourists and locals, and get paid for it..

Isn't it though?-)

And don't forget the extra uniform allotment just to buy cool bike clothes
Can't wait for my Galls Metro Bike Jacket to come in.. it's getting chilly at night.

mark_kendrick
09-22-2004, 06:51 AM
ERP programmer/Consultant

JD Edwards One World

ImaKlyde
09-22-2004, 10:32 AM
ERP programmer/Consultant

JD Edwards One World

Didn't JDE get bought by Peoplesoft? Not that I know *anything* about 'puters or programming, but an in-law works for the "now" Peoplesoft at the tech-center. Anyway...not that it matters, just rambling...again.

Kraig.

mark_kendrick
09-22-2004, 12:00 PM
Didn't JDE get bought by Peoplesoft? Not that I know *anything* about 'puters or programming, but an in-law works for the "now" Peoplesoft at the tech-center. Anyway...not that it matters, just rambling...again.

Kraig.

OK,,, Peoplesoft Enterprise One ERP 8+ . It pays the bills and buys the toys ;):D

ouch
09-22-2004, 05:56 PM
Basically I call radio stations on behalf of labels and artists and get thier music played, coordinate promotions, interviews etc..

Pros: many, many perks being in the music industry and being my own boss.

Cons: tons of stress and sitting behind a desk all day. Flipside-two very good reasons to hit the trail and blow off steam and calories

ForestFalls'Climb
09-22-2004, 09:23 PM
Wildland firefighter. A Hotshot.

And I'll help you skin the cat that invented Meth.

xdefx
09-23-2004, 05:04 AM
Specializing on Document Management technologies.

big_E_rides_again
09-23-2004, 08:41 AM
I work at a nuclear power facility. I normally carry around 40+ pounds of guns, ammo, etc. but hey, it keeps my legs nice and toned and ready to ride... :)
and
I play army once a month.

ImaKlyde
09-23-2004, 01:22 PM
Wildland firefighter. A Hotshot.

And I'll help you skin the cat that invented Meth.

Drives me frickin' nuts. Truly stupid people bother me, but I go nuts after spending time interviewing/grilling/whatever with a tweeker. The destruction and lost lives it has created (and is going to create) drives me nuts (not that it's a long drive or anything). I better stop before I get going. Take care.

Kraig.

ForestFalls'Climb
09-28-2004, 08:08 AM
It's pretty hard to believe the price you pay is worth it. One of my best friends was in two (!!!) firefights last year, and he's just getting some sanity back in his life.

At least we're not in Iraq.

And keep bringin' the noize........
Lincoln

Snead Hearn
09-28-2004, 08:54 AM
I am a CPA. Painfully, the window of my office looks out over a bike path, so during the day, I get to watch those smarter than me ride off into the sunset. Meanwhile, I toil at the keyboard....I guess that makes me a weekend warrior.

krautwaggen
03-28-2005, 01:32 PM
I love marketing!!! BTW, if anyone else is a designer out there, Trek and Giant are both looking for designers.

Squash
03-28-2005, 07:55 PM
I'm a professional drummer, when I'm not playing, which isnt much lately, I'm a painter/decorator, and when I was in Toronto I was Network admin for 7 years.

for a National Guard Field Artillery Battery (Full time Gurard). We just got back from Iraq last month and I'm lovin' life and getting reaquainted with my bike and my wife (not necessarily in that order). :)

Good Dirt

lebikerboy
03-28-2005, 09:43 PM
Retired.
for a National Guard Field Artillery Battery (Full time Gurard). We just got back from Iraq last month and I'm lovin' life and getting reaquainted with my bike and my wife (not necessarily in that order). :)

Good Dirt

Th' Mule
03-28-2005, 10:24 PM
I'll get right down to it.

I am a very, very bad man.

Phil Kay
03-29-2005, 12:41 AM
I'm a film maker and photographer. At the moment I'm working on a whitewater kayaking film called 'SPANK'.

Biggie
03-29-2005, 08:37 AM
I'm a film maker and photographer. At the moment I'm working on a whitewater kayaking film called 'SPANK'.

Have you ever paddled the Ottawa river? Or do you know Ken Whiting, Tyler Curtis, or Ruth Gordon?

jtrider
04-02-2005, 08:28 AM
I'm a Controlroom Operator at a coal fired power plant. Bike riding helps to relieve the brain stain that comes with my job.

hrhitter
04-03-2005, 02:22 PM
Was actually trained as a sim tech in the USAF then hired on with American Airlines in 1990. Get my 15 year pin next month. I'm working 3-11pm shift for several months with friday and saturdays off. Can't ride since trek has not sent my frame back.


I like to ride early mornings. Which is a must in D/FW summer heat.

I've put some new pics on my web site from when I played softball in Taiwan and Beijing.

www.messengerspm.org

MTB-5O
04-03-2005, 03:52 PM
Deputy Sheriff....Bike patrol, weather permitting....hence the name....MTB-5O

fredrick flintstone
04-04-2005, 06:58 AM
for over twenty years i used to work in automotive engineering, i would design various weld fixtures that weld different car parts together. i enjoyed the job and i was good at it. we used to draw these tools manualy, then the industry went to computers using applications like autocad catia and unigraphics. unfortunatly after 9-11 GENERAL MOTORS saw it as a big oppertunaty to start cutting costs, GM combined with FORD sent letters to all there suppliers that they were only going to pay $.93 on every dollar of ther outstaning contracts.
the suppliers then cut mine and everybody else's pay by 10% to 30%. then they started shiping there engineering services overseas to india, where engineeres will work for $5.00 an hour. finaly in december i lost my job. as i had seen this coming since 9-11 i have been planing for it. in january i took the test to become a licensed builder. i just got the license last week. i like working on construction projects, but i will not do the quick , cheap, poor quality work nessisary to make money in the building trades. i plan on taking great knowlage of buildings and my attention to detail, and start doing home inspestions. please wish me luck in my new endevor. and if any mountain bikers in south or mid michigan need a home inspection i'm your man!

applegreenheckler
04-04-2005, 07:34 AM
Web design

Kyoseki
04-04-2005, 03:26 PM
I work in visual effects, can be good fun, when it isn't forcing me to spend every hour of every goddamned day stuck inside a small dark room.

On the plus side, it pays for my bikes :)

skihillguy
04-24-2005, 03:11 PM
I was a carpenter back in Ontario until i got pissed off at work and moved out west to become a ski bum. Now i cam also be called a mtn biking bum since i got my KONA Dawg Primo

Ski in the mornings and bike in the afternoons...what a life

ponyski
04-24-2005, 09:41 PM
I over see all advertising and marketing functions for a small software company. I also paint realistic portraits, murals and, for a while, I was painting Harleys. I was thinking I might paint my new bike frame...something "funky".

I do PC on one hand and MAC on the other
:)

gti2k2000
04-25-2005, 04:06 AM
I've been a truck mechanic for 33 years. "A Mack will beat you to death before you beat it to death".

Call_me_Clyde
04-26-2005, 07:01 AM
I'm the corporate recruiter for a 300 employee, privately held banking software company in suburban Philadelphia.

Clyde

bigkeith
04-26-2005, 09:02 AM
I assemble and test surveilance systems and install them on aircraft for the army and other agencies that require our services. My company defense contractor called Northrop Grumman.

althought a trained network admin and full time student its a cool job when we are busy.

Blacklight Pro
04-26-2005, 04:55 PM
Don't laugh there is alot of piss in the world in the wrong places....
I am the VP of Sales...www.urine-off.com

I have ridden all over the US because of my job and recently in Russia,Germany, and Belgium...

If a dog pee's on the tires of your ride I have the product that will remove it...

Keep smiling.....

primussucks
05-04-2005, 09:59 AM
right now im a transportation assistant for UPS-Mail Innovations. i dispatch and surf the net for 8 hours a day 6 days a week, not too bad but it doesnt pay enough.

i just finished an 8 week course to attain my illinois real estate lisence, took the exam monday ill know tomorrow if i passed it.

Mountain_Smith
05-05-2005, 10:19 AM
ERP programmer/Consultant

JD Edwards One World And now Oracle :rolleyes:

I am an ERP consultant for Oracle's PeopleSoft practice. PeopleSoft Technical / Funtional, you name the product.

Mountain_Smith
05-05-2005, 10:30 AM
Don't laugh there is alot of piss in the world in the wrong places....
I am the VP of Sales...www.urine-off.com (http://www.urine-off.com/)

I have ridden all over the US because of my job and recently in Russia,Germany, and Belgium...

If a dog pee's on the tires of your ride I have the product that will remove it...

Keep smiling.....
Ha ha. . .

I live in Brussels right now, this whole city could use a douche with your product. Stinks like urine everywhere you go. . .hopefully that's why you were in Belgium ;)

evasive
05-06-2005, 02:26 PM
Was formerly an environmental consultant in NYC/Westchester, but now I work for the Montana DEQ in source water and groundwater protection.

JRUSHE
05-06-2005, 02:44 PM
I work in tech support for a company that's the standard in NLE's...non linear editing systems. Yep...I'm a dork :D
Basically, more than likely that movie you just saw in the theater or your favorite sitcom on TV was edited on the system(s) my company makes.

bettyswolloks
05-08-2005, 12:27 PM
Me,im a cnc router making kitchen and bedroom doors.

Rampage
05-08-2005, 09:49 PM
I'm an Equipment Support Technician for Micron Technology by day, bouncer and body guard by night. Actually, I work shift work at Micron, so three days on four days off, then four days on three days off. I only bounce one night a week anymore, I need more time for snowboarding and mtnbiking. I've been bouncing for 15 years and body guarding on and off for 16 years. It's a crazy work type environment. It's funny, all the Army training I got and the only things I qualified for was: security, police, or personal protection. Sheesh. :D

ncj01
05-09-2005, 06:51 AM
Vendor to a "major retailer" in NW Arkansas.

Guitar Ted
05-10-2005, 08:00 AM
I was a bench jeweler/ designer for ten years, a car mechanic for 5 and a half years, and I've now worked in a bike shop as a mechanic for almost six years.

Dan who rides a blur
05-12-2005, 12:17 PM
I'm the fuzz.

zuk88
05-13-2005, 09:25 AM
I'm a molder, thermoplastic injection molding. We produce disposable bioproducts for the medical and reserch fields and distribute worldwide....exciting :rolleyes:

moosemania
05-14-2005, 09:18 AM
I am a workforce & staffing manager for a large mutual fund company. I sit in a cube in the middle of about 10,000 other cubes. I need those TPS reports ASAP.

starsky
05-15-2005, 07:05 AM
I'm a solicitor, which is the UK version of an attorney. Deal mainly with road traffic accidents, workman compensation claims and bankruptcy.

Would have liked to have been an army officer though!

wickerman1
05-18-2005, 07:44 PM
Well I havent changed my job yet... I dont think I'll go back into IT field... since I've been out of it I've been far more relaxed and stress free without the headaches.
Being a NET Admin for 7 1/2 years on call 24/7 for the most part, I've had my fill. The only IT I do is my own network and my own machines. I turned down a job with JP Morgan/Chase bank that just opened in Vancouver here for net admin. The asked what my price was and I toldthem 45 nhour US and they said that was outrageous... and I told them thats how much interest I have... none. IF they would've paid me that, I wouldve been stupid to not take it... i knew they wouldnt though

mtbrodieposer
08-05-2005, 02:13 PM
I am a workforce & staffing manager for a large mutual fund company. I sit in a cube in the middle of about 10,000 other cubes. I need those TPS reports ASAP.

I am gonna need you to come in on Saturday........

great movie

Hokie
08-05-2005, 03:19 PM
I design microprocessors, just tons o' fun.

"I'm thinking about taking that new chick from Logistics. If things go right I might be showing her my O-face. You know: Oh. Oh. "

JamFan44
08-10-2005, 11:58 AM
Professional Student in Chemical Engineering at Syracuse University, at least for another 5 years. I'm working on my PhD.

stormcrowe
08-11-2005, 06:42 PM
I am an overage college student starting nursing school! I used to drive an 18 wheeler until I had my third heart attack and was medically retired! I am now recovering my health quite nicely, thank you and other than school, my primary activities are mountainbiking and SEX! Not necessarily in that order though! Bt the way, check out my blog at
http://theamazingshrinkingman.blogspot.com to see why I had those heart attacks and what I've done about it! :D

Aenimopiate
08-12-2005, 11:22 AM
I do environmental property assessments for individuals whenever they are buying or selling commercial property. Half my time is spent traveling throughout Florida and the other half of the time is spent writing reports about it. It's decent work.


I wish I could get into this, as E.S.I. is a cool field to be involved in. I currently work as a geologist for an oil and gas exploration company.

Disco_Inferno
08-12-2005, 10:10 PM
Ive seen you guys all over the marsh down around Hopedale, Delacroix area, looks like an awesome ride, but WOW are those things loud.

The Tractor
08-13-2005, 04:17 PM
This is what I have to look over and take care of.

Rob

doolin64
08-15-2005, 11:10 AM
I'm a Financial Analyst at an Insurance company and can't wait to get out. I'm looking for franchising opportunities so I can own my own company.

scabby22
08-15-2005, 01:02 PM
OGA/Country of Origin Coordinator for a large printer company. Basically I make sure we're compliant with government regulations. Great job with nice guys. I'm lucky :)

soundezgn
08-31-2005, 09:06 PM
I work as a Media Specialist at Cedars Sinai Hospital. I coordinate videoconferences and telemedicine calls, consult on all new construction for conference rooms, Wired OR's and TV systems, and help maintain our in-house TV studio and video editing systems.

The job has been good, pays fair, and I get to play with all the cool stuff, but the commute is a Pain.... Leave home at 5:30a, arrive at 6:30a. Leave work at 3:00p (hopefully) and get home at 5:00p (5:45 after picking up the little one at daycare). Doesn't leave much time to ride... especially since I do all the cooking (wife never learned... smart Girl!)

brado1
09-02-2005, 10:37 AM
I'm a Freelance Graphic Designer (consultant/whore) good money in being a whore.

salvagetherapy
09-07-2005, 05:46 AM
I manage a pharmacovigilance department for a large generic pharmaceutical company. Pharmacovigilance is a fancy word for making sure our medicinal drug products are effective and safe for the public use. I'm also a dad, husband, and amateur bicycle mechanic. I love all my jobs!
I was in pharmacovigilance a while back. I've been a clinical research associate for a CRO and big pharma for 6 years; RN by training. Like you, I love all of my jobs, but maybe you forgot a few. How about: carpenter, plumber, electrician, auto mechanic, waste removal, furniture mover, car packer, painter, cook, landscaper, first on the scene for things that go "bump in the night", dog washer, cat box cleaner, homework checker, laundry assistant, dental hygiene coach (did you brush your teeth before bedtime?), ban aid applier, keeper of the peace through reality fabrication (Does this dress make me look fat? Are you kidding sweetheart? it makes you look like a high-schooler!), child fishing line untangler, etc.

b3ksmith
10-02-2005, 01:42 PM
CAD Draftsman for a civil engineering firm.
Interesting work, good pay and hours plus a locked room for my 29er.

Kona_Dawg
10-02-2005, 03:38 PM
architorture

fdny4783
10-03-2005, 04:04 PM
:D architorture

I'm a NYC Fireman.

Gevorg
10-05-2005, 11:47 AM
Used to be many things before I got my Ph.D. and start working as HW Engineer.
Gradute Student/Instructor
Bicycle mechanic/salesmen
Used Car mechanic/salesman
Now Staff Hardware and Systems Engineer at Intel designing laser control systems
Would like to find a job, that I can ride all day and get paid as much as HW Engineer.

godsey
10-05-2005, 02:04 PM
at a couple colleges in duluth, mn.

i'm also a freelance writer and editor.

and i hang out part-time in a nordic ski and kayak shop; next summer i may work toward my initial bcu or aca certification.

SoloHiker
10-08-2005, 10:12 PM
Tater, sweet ride!! ;)

Me, I'm a cubicle warrior (Systems Administrator & Developer when the dumbasses leave me alone). Answer stupid questions for the hundredth time from secretaries that have the retension skills of a slug. ;) But lately I've been doing more Jeep repairs :( than anything. But once the Jeep is running again, I'll be hitting the trails again!

the_guvnor
10-13-2005, 06:27 PM
I work Part time 32hrs a week as a chef, then im a full time IT student and I get all day friday and till 4.30 on saturday to do serious riding. And the ocassional weekly evening ride.

gtvenezuela
11-25-2005, 02:35 AM
Civil Engineer for contractor of oil company in Venezuela

Check:
www.trime.com

Alvaro

smilin-buddha
11-25-2005, 03:35 AM
I work at the county Library.
I mainly teach and assist in computer classes.
I teach the old people to use the internet. And that the mouse won't work in mid air.






I also breed Snakes and rats to feed the snake.

Bill Payer
11-25-2005, 06:36 AM
When I am not riding, I pull around huge wagons full of Budwiser!

(that is me in the back... not a very good photo)



oh ya also, Mac's suck unless you are trying to colour co-ordinate your outfit and computer. (if I hear one more person give me a colour when I ask them what kind of computer they are using when I am attempting to help them over the phone, I will kill someone)

eto
11-25-2005, 06:50 AM
I'm about to start work as a state prosecutor. Currently, my job is finishing law school and studying for the Bar. :-(

MJ51
11-25-2005, 07:20 AM
I run my own Commercial Art company just west of Toronto, based on the talents of a few local artists and predominantly my own work. All done by hand, the "old fashioned" way, computers only for email and communication. I used to weigh 175, then started my business, working 12+ hours a day (30% increase in profit per year), I now weigh 220, down from 235 earlier this year. I built my business in the city and recently moved to our forest paradise. Thanks to modern technology, I can enjoy high speed internet, high definition TV and courier service right to the door, while surrounded by nature, trails and wildlife. I work from home, this is the view from my office... trails start right at the house. Can't complain, but I've worked HARD to get here.

azdrawdy
11-25-2005, 07:42 AM
Federal law enforcement... :eek:

blender
11-25-2005, 12:50 PM
I work in visual effects, can be good fun, when it isn't forcing me to spend every hour of every goddamned day stuck inside a small dark room.

On the plus side, it pays for my bikes :)

another fellow visual effects monkey.. hours are long and dark, but pay is good and work environment is super chill.