What do you do for work? - Page 8

bigloo · 10-17-2008, 12:31 AM

Electrical Engineer. I work in R&D for a very large semicon company. Cannot tell you who, but chances are if you bought a computer in the last few years you have a patent or two of mine at work "inside".

10-17-2008, 12:37 AM

I work for a general contractor. Currently doing mechanical systems coordination for a new hospital. You learn something new every day in construction.

10-17-2008, 01:04 AM

Military Medicine

Right now practicing the arts in Afghanistan.

10-17-2008, 06:03 AM

Operations manager and inside sales at a communication contracting firm I am a partner in.

poriggity · 10-17-2008, 08:44 AM

As of right now, I am a CSR for Hertz car rental. Darn good company to work for, but right now, the way the economy is, my job security is very shaky

Its ok, because I don't want to do this forever, so if something does happen, it will give me time to finish up school, get my degree, and I'll have the time to take my A+ exam as well... So I can become an IT geek too!
Scott

jquirit · 10-17-2008, 12:18 PM

According to the new org charts, I am a Test Technican for a company that builds semiconductor test equipment (they go by names like Sapphire, DeFT, ITS9000 IX, ITS9000 KX-1024 & KX-768) that we sell to BigLoo's company and other companies in the similar market.

But with the market instability and such, I am looking for new opportunities. I want to open up a restaraunt but I have zero experience with it (but I'm sure the idea I have will be popular because it's a niche in an area that needs to be filled in).

massphatness · 10-17-2008, 12:29 PM

I'm a fireman ... which is to say I run around all day putting out fires started by the idiots that work here.

rack04 · 10-17-2008, 12:31 PM

Civil Engineer.

gettysburgfreak · 10-17-2008, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slimm

I work for the GOV. Besides doing bad things to bad people, preventitive measures to stop terrorism.

any tips on how to get in working for the fed gov? I really want a federal job

10-17-2008, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gettysburgfreak

any tips on how to get in working for the fed gov? I really want a federal job

Best place to start: http://www.usajobs.gov/. Most (if not all) federal organizations are now using this common site for job postings.

It's also good to know someone inside who can give some input into the type of openings available. Where are you in your career and what are you looking for? I work for the FAA and I know that there are a lot of controller openings if you have the stomach (or nerves) for that work.

gettysburgfreak · 10-17-2008, 05:30 PM

I hate USAJobs, they make it so confusing sometimes. The problem I have found is they want you to have experience at a GS 5 level. The problem is that I only have 3 months at a GS 5 from when I was a seasonal park ranger at Gettysburg.

10-18-2008, 12:06 PM

My understanding is that you have to show that you have experience that matches that level. I'm a late-career government employee (just turned 40 with only 1 year as a fed at the FAA) and I just had to show comparable experience (mine was as a contractor) at the appropriate level. My situation was unique in that I had almost 20 years experience on my resume when I applied and got picked up as a fed.

You can look at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) site for detailed descriptions of the positions and what the responsibilities/expectations are.

10-18-2008, 01:01 PM

I'm a male stripper - cause Mr. Miyagi is SEXY.

SDmate · 10-18-2008, 01:06 PM

who has time for work

10-18-2008, 01:10 PM

I'm a SAHM!!! For those of you like my hubby......that means stay at home mom. Photography part time....soon..... school for cosmetology!!

DMK · 10-18-2008, 02:29 PM

Industrial Maintainence Mechanic, just like an auto mechanic except I get to work on really big stuff.....

Pyro · 10-18-2008, 02:58 PM

Pyrotechnic chemist, working with military and civilian pyrotechnics (in Sweden!). Fireworks is in my heart but sadly enough not a part of my job anymore!

10-18-2008, 03:15 PM

Getty, pitman is right. go to usajobs search the areas your interested in working. If you have any questions, please feel free to pm me or email or whatever. I can elp you with KSA's (which I hate) if need be. Also, apply for whatever you want, let them tell you no rather than saying you only have xxx experience. Trust me on that. Also, be paitient as like anything with the GOV (unless you owe money) they move pretty damn slow. Again, fell free to ask anything

Ryan

10-18-2008, 04:29 PM

I wear many Hats.
I'm a FF/Paramedic, I teach EMS (EMT/Paramedic program) at a local college and finaly, My brother and I own a private security firm. Busy, busy.

RenoB · 10-18-2008, 04:51 PM

Energy Consultant not for a firm Kelly owns

10-17-2008, 12:31 AM	#141
bigloo Crazy like a fox Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Lu Location: Rose City Posts: 905 Trading: (27)	Re: What do you do for work? Electrical Engineer. I work in R&D for a very large semicon company. Cannot tell you who, but chances are if you bought a computer in the last few years you have a patent or two of mine at work "inside".

10-17-2008, 12:37 AM	#142
Deucer Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What do you do for work? I work for a general contractor. Currently doing mechanical systems coordination for a new hospital. You learn something new every day in construction.

10-17-2008, 01:04 AM	#143
Squiggy Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What do you do for work? Military Medicine Right now practicing the arts in Afghanistan.

10-17-2008, 06:03 AM	#144
dccraft Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What do you do for work? Operations manager and inside sales at a communication contracting firm I am a partner in.

10-17-2008, 08:44 AM	#145
poriggity Cigar Zombie Fo Life! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Lake Arrowhead, Ca Posts: 806 Trading: (13)	Re: What do you do for work? As of right now, I am a CSR for Hertz car rental. Darn good company to work for, but right now, the way the economy is, my job security is very shaky Its ok, because I don't want to do this forever, so if something does happen, it will give me time to finish up school, get my degree, and I'll have the time to take my A+ exam as well... So I can become an IT geek too! Scott

10-17-2008, 12:18 PM	#146
jquirit Angry Asian Dwarf Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: State of Confusion Posts: 426 Trading: (3)	Re: What do you do for work? According to the new org charts, I am a Test Technican for a company that builds semiconductor test equipment (they go by names like Sapphire, DeFT, ITS9000 IX, ITS9000 KX-1024 & KX-768) that we sell to BigLoo's company and other companies in the similar market. But with the market instability and such, I am looking for new opportunities. I want to open up a restaraunt but I have zero experience with it (but I'm sure the idea I have will be popular because it's a niche in an area that needs to be filled in).

10-17-2008, 12:29 PM	#147
massphatness Where's my buffaloooo ... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Vin Location: MassHolia Posts: 12,690 Trading: (206)	Re: What do you do for work? I'm a fireman ... which is to say I run around all day putting out fires started by the idiots that work here. __________________ *Help Support The Navy SEAL Foundation: HERE*

10-17-2008, 12:31 PM	#148
rack04 Lebowski Urban Achiever Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Justin Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,023 Trading: (20)	Re: What do you do for work? Civil Engineer. __________________ "Why don't you put them in your secret compartment" - 12stones (Ricky)

10-17-2008, 05:30 PM	#151
gettysburgfreak Patriot Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Mitten Posts: 1,442 Trading: (2)	Re: What do you do for work? I hate USAJobs, they make it so confusing sometimes. The problem I have found is they want you to have experience at a GS 5 level. The problem is that I only have 3 months at a GS 5 from when I was a seasonal park ranger at Gettysburg. __________________ Author ofeath, Disease, and Life at War: The Civil War Letters of Surgeon James D. Benton, 111th and 98th New York Infantry Regiments, 1862-1865.

10-18-2008, 12:06 PM	#152
PitmanGeek Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What do you do for work? My understanding is that you have to show that you have experience that matches that level. I'm a late-career government employee (just turned 40 with only 1 year as a fed at the FAA) and I just had to show comparable experience (mine was as a contractor) at the appropriate level. My situation was unique in that I had almost 20 years experience on my resume when I applied and got picked up as a fed. You can look at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) site for detailed descriptions of the positions and what the responsibilities/expectations are.

10-18-2008, 01:01 PM	#153
spincycle Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What do you do for work? I'm a male stripper - cause Mr. Miyagi is SEXY.

10-18-2008, 01:06 PM	#154
SDmate I <3 to S.H.I.T Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve AKA mate Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 853 Trading: (3)	Re: What do you do for work? who has time for work __________________ Canterbury Crusaders- Super 12 Champions- 1998 1999 2000 2002 2005 Super 14 Champions- 2006 2008 Canterbury- ITM Cup Champions-2008-2012 New Zealand ALL BLACKS RWC Champions- 1987 2011

10-18-2008, 01:10 PM	#155
Chiefs~Wifey Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What do you do for work? I'm a SAHM!!! For those of you like my hubby......that means stay at home mom. Photography part time....soon..... school for cosmetology!!

10-18-2008, 02:29 PM	#156
DMK S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Darryl Location: Hamilton, ON. Canada. Posts: 2,747 Trading: (86)	Re: What do you do for work? Industrial Maintainence Mechanic, just like an auto mechanic except I get to work on really big stuff..... __________________ Darryl, SOB...

10-18-2008, 02:58 PM	#157
Pyro Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Per Location: Sweden Posts: 30 Trading: (0)	Re: What do you do for work? Pyrotechnic chemist, working with military and civilian pyrotechnics (in Sweden!). Fireworks is in my heart but sadly enough not a part of my job anymore!

10-18-2008, 03:15 PM	#158
slimm Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What do you do for work? Getty, pitman is right. go to usajobs search the areas your interested in working. If you have any questions, please feel free to pm me or email or whatever. I can elp you with KSA's (which I hate) if need be. Also, apply for whatever you want, let them tell you no rather than saying you only have xxx experience. Trust me on that. Also, be paitient as like anything with the GOV (unless you owe money) they move pretty damn slow. Again, fell free to ask anything Ryan

10-18-2008, 04:29 PM	#159
Waynegro1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What do you do for work? I wear many Hats. I'm a FF/Paramedic, I teach EMS (EMT/Paramedic program) at a local college and finaly, My brother and I own a private security firm. Busy, busy.

10-18-2008, 04:51 PM	#160
RenoB Herf Savant Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rob Posts: 355 Trading: (1)	Re: What do you do for work? Energy Consultant not for a firm Kelly owns