Does anybody love their job/career? If so, what do you do?

chimdogger · Post by **chimdogger** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:43 am

I dont love my job/career, but it pays the bills. I am a Systems Integrator. What do you do, and do you love it?

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:46 am

I am an executive assistant and getting more involved in government relations.

I wouldn't say that I love it, but it is not bad.

Roody · Post by **Roody** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:48 am

I work as a Systems Specialist for a Christian school in Central Florida and I love the job and my co-workers. Great environment to work in.

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 10:15 am

Small Business Network Consultant....yeah, most days it's good.
I basically design/install/support networks for small businesses. Every type of small business out there, law firms, dentist offices, oil companies, accountants, health care, foundations, doctors offices, yacht brokers, golf resorts, restaurants, real estate, small schools, literally any office/business that you drive by..that has somewhere from 10-100 computers.

No stuck behind a cubicle from 9-5, no time clock to punch. Just 3x of us in a small LLC. Work from home in the morning, hit the road to do some onsites mid-morning, drive around to different clients, meet 'n work with different people all the time. Fun stuff.

mountainman · Post by **mountainman** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 10:17 am

I'm an account manager for a CCTV company. I work on commission and from my house. I get to be with my family a lot, travel when I want and work in my underwear most days.

I like it OK, but it's not very fulfilling. I'm still trying to figure out what I want to be when I grow up. I'm 29.

brembo · Post by **brembo** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 10:27 am

Surveyor.
Sometimes real cool, like when I'm miles from anything resembling civilization. Sucks when I'm up to neck in Gotti/Razor's edge mastiff/pit mixes and breached sewer lines.

I get to think on my feet and I run all the crews, so day-to-day stuff is mine to control. Pay sucks, work environment is great....meh.

twwabw · Post by **twwabw** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 10:29 am

YeOldeStonecat wrote:Small Business Network Consultant....yeah, most days it's good.

Yep- me too. been almost 9 years now on my own, never a dull moment. Could never ever be a 9-5'er again.

Sava700 · Post by **Sava700** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 10:38 am

I shave sheep

the money is good but the sheep don't seem to like it.

MadDoctor · Post by **MadDoctor** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 12:07 pm

/lurking/

Teirney · Post by **Teirney** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 2:11 pm

I sit on my ass all day and do nothing..and I love it!!

Sava700 · Post by **Sava700** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 2:51 pm

MadDoctor wrote:/lurking/

come on over here you bad boy!!

MadDoctor · Post by **MadDoctor** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 2:54 pm

Sava700 wrote: but the sheep don't seem to like it.

What he said.....

Easto · Post by **Easto** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 2:55 pm

Domestic Transportation (Air and Truck). Night Manager for Lax station. Years ago when I first started in the field I was doing international airfreight. I thought it was the most exciting thing ever. Gradually it lost it's luster and now 30 years later it's pretty much just a job.

Lefty · Post by **Lefty** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 3:01 pm

Test Engineer on the Arleigh Burke Program. Love it. I got scolded today and my Leader and Manager were apologizing for scolding me. LOVE IT!

That and we get to fire ordanance on Sea Trials.

CableDude · Post by **CableDude** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 6:25 pm

chimdogger wrote:I dont love my job/career, but it pays the bills. I am a Systems Integrator. What do you do, and do you love it?

Mods, verify that I did not hijack chimdogger's account.

YeOldeStonecat wrote:Small Business Network Consultant....yeah, most days it's good.
I basically design/install/support networks for small businesses. Every type of small business out there, law firms, dentist offices, oil companies, accountants, health care, foundations, doctors offices, yacht brokers, golf resorts, restaurants, real estate, small schools, literally any office/business that you drive by..that has somewhere from 10-100 computers.

No stuck behind a cubicle from 9-5, no time clock to punch. Just 3x of us in a small LLC. Work from home in the morning, hit the road to do some onsites mid-morning, drive around to different clients, meet 'n work with different people all the time. Fun stuff.

I want to come work with you.

Sava700 wrote:I shave sheep

the money is good but the sheep don't seem to like it.

lies.

Easto wrote:Domestic Transportation (Air and Truck). Night Manager for Lax station. Years ago when I first started in the field I was doing international airfreight. I thought it was the most exciting thing ever. Gradually it lost it's luster and now 30 years later it's pretty much just a job.

You've been at the same place for 30 years?

CableDude · Post by **CableDude** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 6:37 pm

Do I dare respond to chimmy's question?

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 6:41 pm

CableDude wrote:Do I dare respond to chimmy's question?

Heh......

Chris · Post by **Chris** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 6:43 pm

Self employed RV technician/handyman off season.
Most days I enjoy it, some days I hate it but at this time in my life, I never want to work for anyone again.
Ask me again tomorrow

Prey521 · Post by **Prey521** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 7:36 pm

Freelance CAD/Drafting Engineer and I love it. It's what I've always wanted to do and I get to work from home more often than not. I do have a light IT background in desktop/network/server support, but I gave it up about 7 yrs ago to work on CAD fulltime.

MadDoctor · Post by **MadDoctor** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 7:39 pm

I work for the government.

I have my 30 year service pin.

I suck up tax payer's money.

I love my job!

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:19 pm

MadDoctor wrote:
I suck up tax payer's money.

You dirt bag!

CableDude · Post by **CableDude** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 8:41 pm

YeOldeStonecat wrote:Heh......

Ok then.

Gixxer · Post by **Gixxer** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:37 pm

I test **** thermometers before they get shipped to the customers and love every inch of my job.

MadDoctor · Post by **MadDoctor** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:27 am

Gixxer wrote:I test **** thermometers before they get shipped to the customers and love every inch of my job.

Is the pay any good? Perks? How about overtime?

CoolJ · Post by **CoolJ** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:46 am

Not an actual picture of where I work (no pictures allowed), but close enough. I work in a clean room. I build parts that go on Satellites. I like it a lot, very interesting. Our parts go everywhere. Even to NASA.

Gixxer · Post by **Gixxer** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:32 am

MadDoctor wrote:Is the pay any good? Perks? How about overtime?

Pay and fringe benefits are awesome. Perks everyday. No overtime allowed for fear of "overworked" employees.

Far-N-Wide · Post by **Far-N-Wide** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:42 am

I work for the Government and I am here to help.

Am a Contractor with Raytheon, mostly Communications and Satellites.

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 8:53 am

CableDude wrote:Ok then.

Still waiting....

Paft · Post by **Paft** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 1:29 pm

I'm a cook. I love it to death - I get to work with food every day, to taste new things... the 'career' (as it is) allows for job hopping without any real penalty for doing so (one year stints in a restaurant are considered 'long')... it's a great environment to work in.

MadDoctor · Post by **MadDoctor** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 3:32 pm

*cough* McDonalds *cough*

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Thu Apr 23, 2009 3:57 pm

CoolJ wrote:Not an actual picture of where I work (no pictures allowed), but close enough. I work in a clean room. I build parts that go on Satellites. I like it a lot, very interesting. Our parts go everywhere. Even to NASA.

[IMG]http://images.aad.gov.au/img.py/2976.jpg[/I]

That sounds wild!!

CoolJ · Post by **CoolJ** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 12:28 am

Debbie wrote:That sounds wild!!

It is, I really like it. I work in the Space and Defense division. We are more protected than people think.

Mad_Haggis · Post by **Mad_Haggis** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 12:36 am

Home grown cancer.

They are closing, but not closing, swimming pools up here.

A QU a ferrals. Your families children can survive wicked cold tempuarues. And they don't have to breath.