What is your job or career? - Page 3

76F250Gal · #31 (**permalink**) 06-04-2007, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by weeds

Countryboy, if I were you, I'd decide which one I wanted to go into as soon as possible. The core engineering classes are the same but after the first year everybody goes their own direction. It'll save you a lot of time & money if you know what you want going in. And all three of those will get you out from behind a desk if you know where to look & always make yourself available.

I couldn't agree more!

I think I'm going to try to get back in to manufacturing in my next job. I was always up and moving around, which was nice. I also always had something to do.

Good luck!

ford-diesel-91 · #32 (**permalink**) 06-04-2007, 10:48 PM

I am 16 and build grain bins in the summer and do just about anything for a few dollars by the way I get $14 an hour for grain bins.

bigbubba87 · #33 (**permalink**) 06-12-2007, 01:35 PM

im only 16 during the summer i bale hay work on vehicles drive a truck after i get out of high school i either want to me a heavy equipment mechanic,run a feed lot or build custom semi's

SirHailstone · #34 (**permalink**) 06-12-2007, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 76F250Gal

I am a mechanical engineer. The pay is pretty decent but I have too much college debt to really enjoy it. I work for a major diesel engine company but I work in the alternative fuels program, mostly with natural gas engines. The stuff going on around me is fascinating but what I actually do for a paycheck is pretty lame. It sounded a lot cooler in the interview. I'm supposed to develop spark plugs for these natural gas engines (5.9L-91L engines) and I was told I'd get to do testing and help with design work but what I really do is babysit suppliers and make powerpoint presentations and excel spreadsheets all day.

Ohhh! you work for that OTHER diesel engine company

76F250Gal · #35 (**permalink**) 06-13-2007, 08:43 AM

Well I didn't want to name them and then complain about my job.....

BLK94F150 · #36 (**permalink**) 06-13-2007, 04:51 PM

I'm a Firefighter/Paramedic. Wouldn't do anything else. I love "the job".

Mike

mikeyswood · #37 (**permalink**) 06-13-2007, 10:07 PM

I am thrilled to announce that I am a prefessional nerd. I am doing the physical and analytical testing for an ABS plastic manufacturer. I make the plastic that makes the cars nowadays.

Mike

Half Breed · #38 (**permalink**) 06-13-2007, 10:14 PM

I was a maintenance supervisor in the Poultry industry, Really burnt out [25 years]. On sabatical now looking for work. I do welding,3-phase electrical , fabricating among other things such as all types mechanical. Looking at a challenge in the Ethonal industry, maybe building plants, we'll see

SUPERDUTY_untouchabl · #39 (**permalink**) 06-13-2007, 10:26 PM

I work for pro-action suspension (dirtbike stuff)

ultimatereality5 · #40 (**permalink**) 06-13-2007, 10:59 PM

Roofer

k460 · #41 (**permalink**) 06-13-2007, 11:54 PM

Im 16 now and have worked for a cattle trader for the last 1 1/2 years doing what needs to be done

H-Bomb · #42 (**permalink**) 06-14-2007, 04:37 AM

2 years as a machinist/welder for the army, going to wyotech when i get out

T-B_MN · #43 (**permalink**) 06-14-2007, 05:47 PM

I work as a conductor on the railroad, pay is pretty good $53,000 my first year. I work a lot though.

DearbornDerek · #44 (**permalink**) 06-14-2007, 10:15 PM

I work at Dearborn truck plant making F-150's. Currently on loan to Fords new model plant to work on the 09 150.........and no, I can't talk about it

mikeyswood · #45 (**permalink**) 06-15-2007, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by T-B_MN

I work as a conductor on the railroad, pay is pretty good $53,000 my first year. I work a lot though.

Does the job come with the hat?