It's booming a lot less, however some are still earning profits, though the margins are less (costs are down when the price goes down too).

petroleum geologist in european sector. though ive steered away from technical work for a while. no ****ting - got my first job through this forum.

Retired since 2013. I was a corporate safety manager for 6 distribution houses through out the U.S. A lot of traveling.

started as a mural painter and freelance artist out of art school, but it was difficult living. Went and did my Ed degree and started teaching. After realizing that wasn't for me, I drifted for a bit then somehow ended up as a technician in television...weird world. Still illustrate when called upon...once an artist, always an artist.

Nice, how does working on the FE car compare to the Pro Mazda? I was surprised how much I enjoyed the FE season, but the cars just need more power and batteries that don't require a car swap mid race. I guess those two things won't go together for a few years at least...

Electrical engineer by training, now a specialist/in-house consultant on safety of software and system behavior in automobiles, helping to design safe high-tech products for cars. Also have done spacecraft power systems, immunity to electrical noise, protection of space vehicles. Then in automotive electronic throttle actuators, and radar/vision based safety systems capable of automatic braking.

Lotsa tech! Bikes are where life gets tactile and simple. There's nothing about a bike you can't feel.

Rode 40 miles yesterday, too much time at the office.

I eagerly await the day that cars drive themselves, so that the phone-addicted occupants can text without distraction by things on the road.

Mechanically, the layouts are about the same just that the electric drivetrain takes a bit more observation for safety reasons. Season two should have faster cars, not sure yet on how far the cars will go on a charge.

Bike shop employee/mechanic

I'm a pimp.

I build electronics systems for commercial and military aircraft.