View Poll Results: Please respond with 2 answers as appropriate
I am self-employed



14
13.33%
I am an employee



46
43.81%
I don't work (retired, unemployed, etc.)



7
6.67%
When I work(ed) - Technical, computer , engineer



51
48.57%
When I work(ed) - Human Services, social



7
6.67%
When I work(ed) - Education and Teaching



6
5.71%
When I work(ed) - Sales and Marketing



5
4.76%
When I work(ed) - Health, fitness



5
4.76%
When I work(ed) - Manual, bike rrepair, construction, etc



10
9.52%
When I work(ed) - Other and sorry I missed you. Only 10 categories



14
13.33%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 105. You may not vote on this poll
What Type Of Work Do You Do?
#1
What Type Of Work Do You Do? (2 answers)
PLEASE ANSWER TWO OR MORE OF THE ABOVE QUESTIONS. THANK YOU.
In the past there have been several threads about the type of work that folks do, and it seems to me that technical and electronic employees are highly represented in this biking forum. However, to my knowledge it has never been summarized nor has this hypothesis actually been tested.
So, one more poll. I hope I have included all the major job categories. Sorry if I missed yours. You will need to check more than one answer, as I have included employee/self-employed/unemployed categories. If I missed you, please show your work type in a follow-up message.
Thanks. I am awaiting the results with anticipation.
In the past there have been several threads about the type of work that folks do, and it seems to me that technical and electronic employees are highly represented in this biking forum. However, to my knowledge it has never been summarized nor has this hypothesis actually been tested.
So, one more poll. I hope I have included all the major job categories. Sorry if I missed yours. You will need to check more than one answer, as I have included employee/self-employed/unemployed categories. If I missed you, please show your work type in a follow-up message.
Thanks. I am awaiting the results with anticipation.
Last edited by DnvrFox; 07-10-03 at 07:47 PM.
#3
Life is good


Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Not far from the Withlacoochee Trail. 🚴🏻
Bikes: 2018 Lynskey Helix Pro
I didn't read your instructions before voting and only selected one box - "I don't work (retired, unemployed, etc.)"
I should also have selected "When I work(ed) - Technical, computer , engineer".
That's the problem with a lot of technical folks, they rush right in without following directions.

If you look at my profile it reads, "Unemployed Radiology Engineer (30 years), but I'll take whatever job I can get if the pay is good."
F**king age discrimination!

Until I find another job
I'm a house-husband and full time cyclist. It's really tough getting up every day knowing that the highlight of the day is going out for a 25-35 mile ride.
I should also have selected "When I work(ed) - Technical, computer , engineer".
That's the problem with a lot of technical folks, they rush right in without following directions.

If you look at my profile it reads, "Unemployed Radiology Engineer (30 years), but I'll take whatever job I can get if the pay is good."
F**king age discrimination!

Until I find another job
I'm a house-husband and full time cyclist. It's really tough getting up every day knowing that the highlight of the day is going out for a 25-35 mile ride.
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I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
Last edited by RonH; 07-10-03 at 06:38 AM.
#4
Originally posted by RonH
I didn't read your instructions before voting and only selected one box - "I don't work (retired, unemployed, etc.)"
I should also have selected "When I work(ed) - Technical, computer , engineer".
That's the problem with a lot of technical folks, they rush right in without following directions.
I didn't read your instructions before voting and only selected one box - "I don't work (retired, unemployed, etc.)"
I should also have selected "When I work(ed) - Technical, computer , engineer".
That's the problem with a lot of technical folks, they rush right in without following directions.
You technical types!!
#5
The Flying Scot

Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,904
Likes: 0
From: North Queensferry Scotland and London (and France)
Bikes: Custom (Colin Laing) 531c fast tourer/audax, 1964 Flying Scot Continental, 1995 Cinelli Supercorsa, Holdsworth Mistral single speed, Dahon Speed 6 (folder), Micmo Sirocco and a few more
Employee, Lawyer, University tutor (p/time)
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plus je vois les hommes, plus j'admire les chiens
1985 Sandy Gilchrist-Colin Laing built 531c Audax/fast tourer.
1964 Flying Scot Continental (531)
1995 Cinelli Supercorsa (Columbus SLX)
1980s Holdsworth Mistral fixed (531)
2005 Dahon Speed 6 (folder)
(YES I LIKE STEEL)
2008 Viking Saratoga tandem
2008 Micmo Sirocco Hybrid (aluminium!)
2012 BTwin Rockrider 8.1
plus je vois les hommes, plus j'admire les chiens
1985 Sandy Gilchrist-Colin Laing built 531c Audax/fast tourer.
1964 Flying Scot Continental (531)
1995 Cinelli Supercorsa (Columbus SLX)
1980s Holdsworth Mistral fixed (531)
2005 Dahon Speed 6 (folder)
(YES I LIKE STEEL)
2008 Viking Saratoga tandem
2008 Micmo Sirocco Hybrid (aluminium!)
2012 BTwin Rockrider 8.1
#6
Senior Member


Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 17,687
Likes: 12
From: n.w. superdrome
Bikes: 1 trek, serotta, rih, de Reus, Pogliaghi and finally a Zieleman! and got a DeRosa
Employee, Computer geek.
Marty
Marty
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Sono più lento di quel che sembra.
Odio la gente, tutti.
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Sono più lento di quel che sembra.
Odio la gente, tutti.
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#7
5th grade teacher at a small rural school. Last year I taught math, science, social studies, health, and technology. This coming year I will be teaching Language Arts, Social Studies, Health, Technology, and Art.
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Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.
#13
Senior Member

Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 7,963
Likes: 1
From: Parrish, FL
Bikes: Lots
I'm a Construction Project Manager, so not really manual labor, more technical as I am involved in the planning, design, and construction phases.
I also work part-time as a bicycle mechanic, so I did vote for "manual".
L8R
I also work part-time as a bicycle mechanic, so I did vote for "manual".
L8R
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"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "WOW, What a Ride!" - unknown
"Your Bike Sucks" - Sky Yaeger
"Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, "WOW, What a Ride!" - unknown
"Your Bike Sucks" - Sky Yaeger
#17
feros ferio

Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 22,398
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From: www.ci.encinitas.ca.us
Bikes: 1959 Capo Modell Campagnolo; 1960 Capo Sieger (2); 1962 Carlton Franco Suisse; 1970 Peugeot UO-8; 1982 Bianchi Campione d'Italia; 1988 Schwinn Project KOM-10;
full time: electronics engineer for an ultrawideband communications start-up
part-time: instructor, UCSD Extension (1-2 classes per year)
part-time: instructor, UCSD Extension (1-2 classes per year)
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
#19
Footballus vita est

Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 2,118
Likes: 7
From: Portland, OR
Bikes: Trek 4500, Kona Dawg
The poll was doomed from the beginning. Everyone know us engineers don't read directions.
In other words, no, I didn't read them either.
In other words, no, I didn't read them either.
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#21
Originally posted by iamlucky13
The poll was doomed from the beginning. Everyone know us engineers don't read directions.
In other words, no, I didn't read them either.
The poll was doomed from the beginning. Everyone know us engineers don't read directions.
In other words, no, I didn't read them either.
Anyway, if I could edit the poll, I would place "see questions below" for each of the 1st 3 questions.
Reminds me of the worksheet I use in my class which starts out:
"Read all directions before starting this worksheet."
Then there is a list of 10 horrendous things you must do, and instruction 11 reads:
"11. Disregard all of the above instructions, put your name on the paper, and turn it in to the teacher."



