What is your day job?
01-07-15, 07:45 AM
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started working at Bell Labs in Murray Hill as a kid in middle school (parents thought I'd be a Sheldon Cooper)
then went to school to be a rocket scientist but ended up in pharma due to my less than stellar IQ
have only worked for two large companies in my career, but planning to go solo within the next 5 years
then went to school to be a rocket scientist but ended up in pharma due to my less than stellar IQ
have only worked for two large companies in my career, but planning to go solo within the next 5 years
01-07-15, 07:54 AM
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Started out as an analytical chemist about 25yrs ago. Now combination chemist, network & LIMS admin. We are a small (~10 people) lab.
01-07-15, 08:11 AM
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Interesting thread and fun variety of occupations.
I build websites and web-based applications. My primary job is for a company that does pre-employment screenings. But I also do contract work for a variety of clients and industries.
I build websites and web-based applications. My primary job is for a company that does pre-employment screenings. But I also do contract work for a variety of clients and industries.
01-07-15, 09:16 AM
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I work for an Oil & Gas Engineering Company. (primarily on the IT/GIS technology side)
01-07-15, 09:41 AM
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Best city in the country IMHO - perfect weather year round. I actually am disappointed because they are calling for temps in the high 30's this weekend. BRRRR.
Yes. The north has the great sites (Great Wall, TerraCotta Warriors). But we have Shangri La. Way different lifestyle here in Kunming than anywhere on the east coast of China to be sure. Much more laid back and much less 'westernized'.
Yes. The north has the great sites (Great Wall, TerraCotta Warriors). But we have Shangri La. Way different lifestyle here in Kunming than anywhere on the east coast of China to be sure. Much more laid back and much less 'westernized'.
01-07-15, 10:50 AM
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Sales / service at Uncle Ike's Music and Sound. I sell musical instruments and service fretted instruments and electronics. Used to teach guitar also, but that gets old after ten years or so Need a guitar, have a question about your band's sound system or recording setup?....give me a shout!
01-07-15, 11:00 AM
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Never realized the weather was so temperate in Kunming, my mom and in-laws have both been there I and recalled seeing in photos snow in the spring so assumed it was cold all year round, sounds like a potential destination this summer
Best city in the country IMHO - perfect weather year round. I actually am disappointed because they are calling for temps in the high 30's this weekend. BRRRR.
Yes. The north has the great sites (Great Wall, TerraCotta Warriors). But we have Shangri La. Way different lifestyle here in Kunming than anywhere on the east coast of China to be sure. Much more laid back and much less 'westernized'.
Yes. The north has the great sites (Great Wall, TerraCotta Warriors). But we have Shangri La. Way different lifestyle here in Kunming than anywhere on the east coast of China to be sure. Much more laid back and much less 'westernized'.
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Owner/machinist/salesman/janitor......Custom automotive machining and toy builder.
If you can stuff enough money in your pocket to make you limp,I can relieve some pressure off of you...
If you can stuff enough money in your pocket to make you limp,I can relieve some pressure off of you...
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Sales / service at Uncle Ike's Music and Sound. I sell musical instruments and service fretted instruments and electronics. Used to teach guitar also, but that gets old after ten years or so Need a guitar, have a question about your band's sound system or recording setup?....give me a shout!
01-07-15, 11:54 AM
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As for me, I'm a software engineer at a company that started out in radios, but has since expanded into avionics and other fields. They treat me pretty well.
01-07-15, 12:01 PM
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Facilities engineer for the dept of energy and part time fishing guide. The fishing guide gig is more rewarding.
01-07-15, 12:18 PM
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Adminstrator for Auto Parts manufacturer. Our dept builds manufacturing equipment and plastic injection molds. I sit at a desk most of the day ordering everything from steel to ballpoint pens. Feels great to hop on the bike at the end of the day. Almost 20 years with the company.
01-07-15, 12:23 PM
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Was in video game development for 7 years. After i was unhappy for a while i finally switched industries, and started bike commuting simultaneously. Now i work in a boring Tech Job as a Project Manager and i love it! i work with a much more mature crowd, i just wish more of them biked in since we work right next to a trail, then i could have some buddies on the cold windy mornings in.
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i was an auto mechanic for 17 years. mostly on saabs but also worked on all makes at another shop. now presently i am a head custodian at an elementary school in massachusetts.Also have done landscaping and worked at UPS for awhile.
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I work for a private pension fund and benefits provider, heading up online strategy. Manage Web, intranet, client applications, social media from the business side.
01-07-15, 09:41 PM
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Yeah it is beautiful. I have lived here for nearly a decade and we have had snow 1 time which amounted to about an inch and was gone by noon. A couple of other times we got flurries. The pictures you refer too could be of some of the higher elevation areas. Lots of mountains here so it is easy to go find snow if you are so inclined.
Summer weather will be high 60's at night and high 70's to low 80's during the day. It is rainy season so expect some rain. Plenty of good stuff and see and do depending on what you are into. Also, I strongly suggest that if you do come during the summer that you do so early summer - i.e. before mid-July - as the school break is from mid July to September 1 so tourist areas have much higher traffic. Also less chance of rain early summer as well...i.e. mid June.
If you decide to come, let me know as having lived here a long time I have lots of contacts with people that can help arrange various outings and things for you. Bottom line: I got the insider knowledge and/or know people who do.
01-08-15, 01:17 AM
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I was prior military until I was honorably discharged in fall of 2013. I now work full time as an attendant at a military fitness center. This is a dream for me as I can commute to work and use the lockers and showers after my bike commutes. I am pursuing my Bachelors degree in Public Health.