Government regulator for a large city here in Souithern California. I've got two bachelors degrees (Chemistry and Industrial Mgmt). Started my worklife in the chemical-heavy industries (plating/metal finishing/chemical sales & technical support), got laid off repeatedly when those industries downsized here in CA, so got a job as a regulator. Businesses like the fact I understand what they do (unusual for a govt. regulator) and can give them some direction on how to meet regularoty requirements, but a few hate me with a passion since they can't B.S. me.