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Fellow roadies...what do you do for a living?

Old 08-16-15, 11:25 AM
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I'm a software engineer who works on tax, accounting, and government software. I have too many hobbies, so cycling doesn't get my entire hobby budget.
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Old 08-16-15, 12:35 PM
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Project engineer for a small aerospace manufacturer. I work on the government contracts side, spare parts for the air force and navy aircraft. I've seen drawings for parts for aircraft ranging from old B-52's, A-10's, to B-1B's.
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Old 08-16-15, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by stlcowboyfan
I notice there are quite a few engineers, for example.
Especially in the frame material threads, right?

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Old 08-16-15, 12:43 PM
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[QUOTE=BillyD;18080106] Especially in the frame material threads, right?

lol, yes...that's when the credentials seem to come out.
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Old 08-16-15, 01:15 PM
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It's interesting how hobbies can introduce you to people in all kinds of professions and lines of work. Among the folks I used to ride motorcycles with, there were folks in advertising, finance, IT, etc. But there was also a composer (music for TV and film) and a zookeeper (large mammals at the Bronx zoo).

Me? I'm an architect.
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Race car mechanic for an Indycar team.
No freaking way. Which team? I'm more of an F1 fan but I've followed CART/IRL/Indycars for years and been to many races. I'd love to spend time working in/around those cars if I had any sort of mechanical competency.

I'm basically a claims examiner for a third party administrator that handles worker's compensation claims for most of the employers in my state. Not exactly my dream job, but I'm trying to milk it and get a graduate degree paid for while I'm here.
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I'm an electrical \ hvac facility tech for one of the world's largest refrigeration refer company's ,,, im also an owner operator of my own hvac business on the side , and newbie roadie since Jan 15
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Me? I'm an architect.
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I currently work for my older brother doing online cabin rentals for the Pigeon Forge area. It's very low stress and I can set my own hours, look at porn while at work, drink a beer or two, have long hair, work in my underwear, fart when I want, take a nap if I want, play with the cats and just about anything I damn well please so long as the work gets done. Easy peasy.

Prior to that I worked for a large insurance company doing tier 2 tech support. That company was bought out by an even bigger faceless corporation. I spent most of my day doing CYA paperwork and listening to people whine about their petty problems while trying to put out fires. I used to tell my friends that I didn't get paid to work, but rather got paid to be frustrated as it was very difficult to actually accomplish anything. A few years of that and I was a spineless soulless quivering shallow husk of my former self.

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I'm a wine importer/wholesaler.
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I post way too much at work to tell you all where that is...
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look at porn while at work, drink a beer or two, have long hair, work in my underwear, fart when I want, take a nap if I want, play with the cats and just about anything I damn well please so long as the work gets done. Easy peasy.
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Originally Posted by stlcowboyfan
I read a lot of posts...even if I don't reply and I always find it interesting to see people say where they work or what they do. I notice there are quite a few engineers, for example. Shouldn't be a surprise, I guess. We (this forum) are just a slice out of regular society. Even though we spend thousands on bikes, shoes, helmets, lycra short sets, etc...outside of that, we're just regular people that can be seen daily at any Home Depot or Chic Fil A, lol. So...what do you do? What pays for your cycling addiction?

Myself...I am an ASE certified Master Automotive Technician. I graduated from Tech. School, then started out at a dealership. I worked there for a while until I realized that I had too many scruples for the types of things that went on there and also, that working flat rate was going to end with me seriously hurting someone. So, I moved on to an independent shop. Worked there for a long time. It had it's ups and downs, but the work was steady and I knew what I was going to be taking home every week. Thing is, for the work I did, it simply wasn't enough. At age 40, I realized there was no way I could do this for 20 to 25 more years. My body simply wasn't going to hold up. The job is hard on you. Backs, wrists, shoulders can only take so much. So after much searching, I found what I thought would be a happy medium. I now work for an extended warranty company analyzing mechanical claims. I get to work with cars, without having to work ON them. It's a desk job...which has it's pros and cons. I come home clean every evening, don't work in the elements, my body feels great and the money and benefits are awesome. My plan is to retire from here at 60 and ride off into the sunset with my 401k, lol. We'll see how that develops. Your turn...
Almost the same as you. I started in the private shops and was there about about 7 years. I've now been in the dealerships for almost 10 years. I'm looking to get out! I won't lie though. I really enjoy the flat rate game. It's stressful, but it's what keeps me going.
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