Optomon | 65 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 School bus driver. I was an SDET, but around here driving pays decently enough with fewer/better hours and is generally low stress with no deadlines. Having the middle of the day being open is good for projects when brain functionality is optimal, but nowadays I've been mostly using it for taking care of my kids, which also saves money and is useful during the pandemic. Also I tend to code like a dinosaur which isn't amazing for modern tech. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegularGuyGamer | 2,021 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Secondary Math teacher. Numbers are really out here. I'm really tempted to start my PhD in education but it would just be for the money. My real love is the math 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inzoreno | 102 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 Customer Service Representative. I also work at a retro video game store once a week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,890 Administrator · Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 6 minutes ago, Inzoreno said: I also work at a retro video game store once a week. Presumably for the inherent perks? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khromak | 786 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 1 hour ago, RH said: Software Engineer of many forms. C#/.Net is my bread and butter, but professionally I've worked with everything. SQL DBA, Python, C++, C, Objective-C and Java (but I don't wanna!). Windows applications, websites, phone apps and even embedded systems. There's more but I doubt you'd be interested in an extensive +15 year career that's dabbled in software of all forms. This kinda-sorta summarize my job, or at least my current one. I've worn a bunch of hats in the past with my company but mostly focused on VB.Net, SQL, SAS. My current job is C#/.Net/SQL. I'd say it's fair to say once you get into programming of any sort a title and programming language are not very easy to pin down. I've been called a SAS Programmer, Programmer Analyst, Software Engineer, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH | 5,012 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 12 minutes ago, Khromak said: This kinda-sorta summarize my job, or at least my current one. I've worn a bunch of hats in the past with my company but mostly focused on VB.Net, SQL, SAS. My current job is C#/.Net/SQL. I'd say it's fair to say once you get into programming of any sort a title and programming language are not very easy to pin down. I've been called a SAS Programmer, Programmer Analyst, Software Engineer, etc. Yeah, agreed. Of all the jobs I had, I actually enjoyed the embedded systems work the most. People might think progamming in C was easier. Alit of baggage can come with a framework and now that C# is over 17 years old, I feel like it's getting bloated with features. Good ole C, though, doesn't change much. The oddest professional language I've had to use was PERL. Not my choice, but it was a fun experience. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inzoreno | 102 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 41 minutes ago, Gloves said: Presumably for the inherent perks? Actually, it's mostly because I just like retro games. I don't collect a whole lot, I just focus on PS4. But I enjoy seeing the old stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kguillemette | 1,561 Posted March 4, 2021 Share Posted March 4, 2021 I'm a chef by trade. I work at the Riverhouse Cafe in Milford, NH right now. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcgamer | 4,792 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 1 hour ago, Kguillemette said: I'm a chef by trade. I work at the Riverhouse Cafe in Milford, NH right now. Recently I've gotten into cooking quite a bit, over the past year or two. For a moment I had thought that I'd like this job, but then I remembered I'm actually a very picky eater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kguillemette | 1,561 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 1 hour ago, fcgamer said: Recently I've gotten into cooking quite a bit, over the past year or two. For a moment I had thought that I'd like this job, but then I remembered I'm actually a very picky eater. It's all about the customer at the end of the day. You just make the best food you can, as quickly and consistently as possible. Times like these you need to fight for every single dollar, and you won't get that with substandard meals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nes Freak | 584 Posted March 5, 2021 Author Share Posted March 5, 2021 9 hours ago, guitarzombie said: I was working at a local electronics store and teaching guitar. But I left the electronics store right before covid looking for something better. So im just treading water until things start really opening up. Luckily I had plenty saved cuz all I did was work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GharetSaiDe | 72 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 5 hours ago, Kguillemette said: I'm a chef by trade. I work at the Riverhouse Cafe in Milford, NH right now. Grew up in Milford and lived half my life there before moving to the west coast. I worked at the Drive In theater for many years and one of the best jobs I've had. Funny with how few there are still around there was a 2 screen one there. Crazy to come across another person who has even heard of the town let alone work there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strikezone1 | 155 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Production Specs - Automotive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePhleo | 2,198 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Specialty Janitor & Scrap Metal Trader. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kguillemette | 1,561 Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 17 hours ago, GharetSaiDe said: Grew up in Milford and lived half my life there before moving to the west coast. I worked at the Drive In theater for many years and one of the best jobs I've had. Funny with how few there are still around there was a 2 screen one there. Crazy to come across another person who has even heard of the town let alone work there I live a 10 minute walk from the oval right now. Born and raised in Manchester, but it's getting overrun with heroin quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nes Freak | 584 Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 On 3/4/2021 at 12:58 PM, Richardhead said: Yup. Currently looking to move on though. It’s hard watching these people destroy their lives. Hell, just because I work here I probably drink too much. Polishing up on my computer skills right now. Gotta get me one of those work from home jobs. nice personally i hate those store. i dont drink but alot of people in my town do. when liquor stores start they never go out of business and are guaranteed to be there forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8bitdontquit | 226 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 (edited) Mmmmmmmm.. Sweet, sweet nectar. Always loved the smell of package stores, old spilt beer and fleeting dreams. Always had the best candy growing up too. Edit.. Damnit @Richardhead got me all distracted, forgot to say what I do.. Home repair of almost all aspects, contractor. Edited March 6, 2021 by 8bitdontquit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMR | 522 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 I work as a welder building stainless steel food service equipment. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soma | 77 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 If y'all want some good fried chicken in Memphis, holler at me...or some dry cleaning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soma | 77 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 (edited) On 3/4/2021 at 2:58 PM, Optomon said: School bus driver. I was an SDET, but around here driving pays decently enough with fewer/better hours and is generally low stress with no deadlines. Having the middle of the day being open is good for projects when brain functionality is optimal, but nowadays I've been mostly using it for taking care of my kids, which also saves money and is useful during the pandemic. Also I tend to code like a dinosaur which isn't amazing for modern tech. How is being a school bus driver? - I'm thoroughly curious because I'm a delivery route driver and I get along well with kids, so I've considered the job Edited March 6, 2021 by Soma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWunderful | 2,927 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 On 3/4/2021 at 8:59 PM, ThePhleo said: Specialty Janitor & Scrap Metal Trader. Whats bare copper at now? Do you guys pay more for 1/0 and above? Also, do you have an industrial wire stripper? Always wanted to use one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Pac | 7,644 Graphics Team · Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 On 3/4/2021 at 3:05 PM, FireHazard51 said: Transportation Engineer, Environmental Engineer, I deal with governmental red tape so that the State can maintain the roadways/bridges and improve safety for the traveling public. And on rare cases build/extend paved bike trails. Bless you, dude. As an avid jogger, nothing makes me happier than a nice bike trail haha. -CasualCart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Pac | 7,644 Graphics Team · Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 I'm a 2D character-animator for TV shows. The pandemic has actually been very kind to my industry - everyone stuck at home clamoring for more streaming content. The studio where I work must have doubled in size this past year. -CasualCart 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel_Doyce | 477 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 (edited) Property/Casualty Actuary. Nice profession once you pass all the exams and get your credentials. Edited March 6, 2021 by Daniel_Doyce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optomon | 65 Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 13 hours ago, Soma said: How is being a school bus driver? - I'm thoroughly curious because I'm a delivery route driver and I get along well with kids, so I've considered the job Not bad at all. Getting licenced and trained is something you have to work hard at and take seriously. First several months are kind of nerve wracking getting used to the driving. But after that it's pretty chill once you are used to it, especially once they let you drive the same thing every day with the same people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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