What do you do for a living?

[Graves]

I'm not surprised there are so many "computer types" on the board. I think it reflects just how much of the business world now depends on those pieces of metal and their software and their maintenance.

Nah, it just goes to show how many of then spend time here instead of working lol.

[Pancho Villa]

Shipping/Warehouse Manager, computer hardware company.

Its not only a sweet gig, but being a good manager ensures that I have great job security and top picks at new jobs. Most managers have their heads up their ass and don't let their guys do their job, and don't talk to their guys enough to get the most out of 'em.

Also I think mine is the only warehouse where you'll hear the manager teaching one of his temps about the basics and differences between Plato and Aristotle.

[lead_magnet]

Just finished law enforcement academy

Now in EMT-B classes

The REAL reason I'm taking these classes.... I want a career where I can eat doughnuts in the back of an ambulance and hook beer up directly to my veins

[bjl913]

Just finished law enforcement academy

Now in EMT-B classes

The REAL reason I'm taking these classes.... I want a career where I can eat doughnuts in the back of an ambulance and hook beer up directly to my veins

Congrats on finishing the academy! I recieved my POST just about a year ago. Its an honerable thing to do! and I too enjoy a good doughnut! lol

Prior service army here(11B), reserve LEO at a smaller metro agency, and I work full time loss prevention for a big department store.

[Bailey Guns]

14 years Air Force. 14 years police officer. 8 years gun shop owner. 1 year half-assed retired. Damn...that kinda sounds like I can't hold a job!

Here's something I thought was funny and worth posting in this thread for any other retired guys that might see it:
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ADVICE FROM A RETIRED HUSBAND

It is important for men to remember that, as women grow older, it becomes harder for them to maintain the same quality of housekeeping as when they were younger. When you notice this, try not to yell at them. Some are oversensitive, and there's nothing worse than an oversensitive woman.

My name is Ron. Let me relate how I handled the situation with my wife, Carol Anne. When I retired a few years ago, it became necessary for Carol Anne to get a full-time job, along with her part-time job, both for extra income and for the health benefits that we needed. Shortly after she started working, I noticed she was beginning to show her age. I usually get home from the golf club about the same time she gets home from work.

Although she knows how hungry I am, she almost always says she has to rest for half an hour or so before she starts dinner. I don't yell at her. Instead, I tell her to take her time and just wake me when she gets dinner on the table. I generally have lunch in the Men's Grill at the club, so eating out is not reasonable. I'm ready for some home-cooked grub when I hit that door. She used to do the dishes as soon as we finished eating. But now it's not unusual for them to sit on the table for several hours after dinner.

I do what I can by diplomatically reminding her several times each evening that they won't clean themselves. I know she really appreciates this, as it does seem to motivate her to get them done before she goes to bed.

Another symptom of aging is complaining, I think. For example, she will say that it is difficult for her to find time to pay the monthly bills during her lunch hour. But, Boys, we take 'em for better or worse, so I just smile and offer encouragement. I tell her to stretch it out over two, or even three days. That way, she won't have to rush so much. I also remind her that missing lunch completely now and then wouldn't hurt her any (if you know what I mean). I like to think tact is one of my strong points.

When doing simple jobs, she seems to think she needs more rest periods. She had to take a break when she was only half-finished mowing the yard. I try not to make a scene. I'm a fair man. I tell her to fix herself a nice, big, cold glass of freshly squeezed lemonade and just sit for a while. And, as long as she is making one for herself, she may as well make one for me, too.

I know that I probably look like a saint in the way I support Carol Anne. I'm not saying that showing this much consideration is easy. Many men will find it difficult. Some will find it impossible! Nobody knows better than I do how frustrating women get as they get older. However, Guys, even if you just use a little more tact and less criticism of your aging wife because of this article, I will consider that writing it was well worthwhile. After all, we are put on this earth to help each other.

Signed,
Ron

EDITOR'S NOTE:
Ron died suddenly on January 31 of a perforated rectum. The police report says he was found with a Calloway extra-long 50-inch Big Bertha Driver II golf club jammed up his rear end, with barely 5 inches of grip showing, and a sledge hammer laying nearby. His wife Carol Anne was arrested and charged with murder. The all-woman jury took only 10 minutes to find her Not Guilty, accepting her defense that Ron, somehow without looking, accidentally sat down on his golf club.

[theGinsue]

14 years Air Force. 14 years police officer. 8 years gun shop owner. 1 year half-assed retired. Damn...that kinda sounds like I can't hold a job!

Oh, I dunno. I was sorta thinking that it made you sound like you were older than I am.

[DocMedic]

Just finished law enforcement academy

Now in EMT-B classes

The REAL reason I'm taking these classes.... I want a career where I can eat doughnuts in the back of an ambulance and hook beer up directly to my veins

EMT-B = Bitch of the Medical world. I suggest getting that P as soon as possiable.

[MrPrena]

Maintenance for a communications company, did voice, then VOIP, now data.
01101110011011110111010001101000011010010110111001 10011100100000011000100111010101110100001000000011 00010111001100100000011000010110111001100100001000 000011000001110011

I get nightmares looking at 010100111000100001 (Digi Logics and Lin Systems)

[thomjb]

Facilities/Contruction Manager

[86k10]

truck fleet maintenance and repair technician.