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What you do for a living (work, job)?

Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by TXRailRoadBandit73, Aug 28, 2016.

  1. Apr 13, 2021 at 6:53 PM
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    Jonross227

    Jonross227 New Member

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    Field manager of an electric meter testing company. We 3rd party test utility meters and current transformers across 9 states for accuracy to ensure they're billing properly. I really enjoy it and have ton of freedom but even in management I have to travel and I'm about over it.

    Trying to decide if I want to fall back into my roots as an electrician. Done a couple interviews for a spot in a nuclear facility. It pays more and has overtime availability but the freedom may be hard to give up.
     
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  2. Apr 13, 2021 at 8:03 PM
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    tsmith

    tsmith New Member

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    Travel Healthcare worker, specifically Cardiac Cath Lab
     
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  3. Apr 13, 2021 at 8:05 PM
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    Shanet421

    Shanet421 (Semi) New Member

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    San Diego,CA
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    2013 CM 5.7L 4x4 SR5 Super White
    I maintain facilities for the Navy Exchange...working for the DOD isn’t as glamorous at its cracked up to be
     
  4. Apr 13, 2021 at 8:21 PM
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    FarmerDan1008

    FarmerDan1008 New Member

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    Danny
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    2020 Limited TRD OR 4x4 Crewmax
    Director of IT at a law firm.
     
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  5. Apr 13, 2021 at 8:30 PM
    #1775
    NWPirate

    NWPirate Tesla kool-aid connoisseur

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    Zach
    WA
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    2017 SR5 TRD CM 2004 TRD Snow Goat
    Are you on a NAS?
     
  6. Apr 13, 2021 at 8:35 PM
    #1776
    Shanet421

    Shanet421 (Semi) New Member

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    San Diego,CA
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    2013 CM 5.7L 4x4 SR5 Super White

    I’m regional so based in SD to Widbey and Pearl Harbor
     
  7. Apr 13, 2021 at 8:54 PM
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    NWPirate

    NWPirate Tesla kool-aid connoisseur

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    Zach
    WA
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    2017 SR5 TRD CM 2004 TRD Snow Goat
    Whidbey Island is a very cool part of WA, Oahu is decent too :D
     
  8. Apr 13, 2021 at 9:14 PM
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    TrashcanBand

    TrashcanBand New Member

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    CenTex
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    Went from big oil to big... batteries? I’m working for Papa Elon now.
     
  9. Apr 14, 2021 at 3:01 AM
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    Cpl_Punishment

    Cpl_Punishment Young men never die.

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    Alberta, Canada
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    2020 MGM SR5 CM 4X4
    Boost Auto mirrors, RSB, Leer Legend canopy, Line-X bed liner
    I thought my last job interview went terribly and the guy said it might take him a couple weeks to finish interviewing and choose a candidate then he offered me the job the next day.
     
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  10. Apr 14, 2021 at 5:06 AM
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    Shanet421

    Shanet421 (Semi) New Member

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    I agree some bases are in very nice places. On the other hand there are some bases out in the middle of BFE no fun traveling there
     
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  11. Apr 14, 2021 at 5:21 AM
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    NoRcptn

    NoRcptn Better than mediocre poster

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    NorCal
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    GFC, Dobinsons IMS, RW's 285/75/17
    Dude ! Wheres the group buy on wall batteries? ;)
     
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  12. Apr 14, 2021 at 5:40 AM
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    matt kruckenberg

    matt kruckenberg New Member

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    slc ut
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    0AFCA8F5-D1CF-42FE-831E-74548D30DBD4.jpg Miele service technician install and fix
    This one had bent hinges on the micro/speedoven 1 1/2 hours to dismantle
     
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  13. Apr 14, 2021 at 5:47 AM
    #1783
    Black Wolf

    Black Wolf Bigfoot Hunter, Sasquatch too, but not Yeti

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    Matt
    Aurora CO
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    2022 Nissan Frontier SV 4X4
    TuwaPro rack, Z1 Offroad stuff, NISMO suspension stuff, FlowmasterFX Extreme exhaust, AIS, OVS, J&L can, other goodies on the way
    Kuul. From what I understand is that Miele makes some very decent appliances. Miele is based out of Germany?
     
  14. Apr 14, 2021 at 5:51 AM
    #1784
    matt kruckenberg

    matt kruckenberg New Member

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    yes have you seen the coffee makers top end unit MSRP $4299
    best part is going to multi million dollar homes last week went to a 24mill rental on the back side of Deer Valley
     
  15. Apr 14, 2021 at 8:59 AM
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    TrashcanBand

    TrashcanBand New Member

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    When we start cranking ours out I’ll Johnny Cash a couple for you. :rofl:
     
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  16. Apr 14, 2021 at 9:28 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 [OP] YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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    The 956, TEXAS
    None yet
    15 years in now, 14 to go
     
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  17. Apr 15, 2021 at 4:40 AM
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    Slayer

    Slayer Member

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    I've been building homes for the past 47 years... absolutely Love my work.
    I always said I'll work till I'm dead.

    I recently decided I'm going to go out on my 50th anniversary
     
  18. Apr 15, 2021 at 5:16 AM
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    65SNAKE

    65SNAKE New Member

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    I think I was 50 at some time....
     
  19. Apr 15, 2021 at 6:48 AM
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    Kung

    Kung [Insert Custom Title Here]

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    KG, VA
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    Spiffy console tray Spiffy N-Fab steps Spiffy Katzkin seats
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  20. Apr 21, 2021 at 9:04 PM
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    alb1k

    alb1k Always Coming From Take Me Down

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    Left Coast
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    05 2WD DC w/ attitude
    It's good
    Pretty rare job. Marine Battalion Chief. Means I’m a lifeguard with a gold badge and a desk and a truck that happens to be a Tundra.
     
  21. May 5, 2021 at 2:40 PM
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    Orracle

    Orracle New Member

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    Canton, GA
    Fulltime grandpa :)
     
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  22. May 5, 2021 at 5:13 PM
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    65SNAKE

    65SNAKE New Member

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    RON
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    2020 TRD PRO
    Now that's an amazing machine!
     
  23. May 5, 2021 at 5:18 PM
    #1793
    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 [OP] YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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    The 956, TEXAS
    None yet


    Wanna learn this one
     
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  24. May 5, 2021 at 5:22 PM
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    JimboSlice413

    JimboSlice413 Super Nice Guy

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    Jim
    Bakersfield
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    2016 Limited 4x4, 2003 Sequoia
    Bilstein 5100/5160 Toyo at2 295/70r18 Ray10 GunMetal
    I wonder what a $4,000 dollar cup of coffee tastes like?
     
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  25. May 5, 2021 at 5:26 PM
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    omgboost

    omgboost The Accountant

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    East Coast
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    2012 Sequoia Platinum
    Cat poop
     
  26. May 5, 2021 at 5:27 PM
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    GODZILLA

    GODZILLA Hail to the King, Baby.

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    Adam
    Wyoming
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    2023 Solar Octane TRD Pro TACOMA, 2022 Honda CB500X
    Trying not to mod it
    :rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
  27. May 5, 2021 at 5:47 PM
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    offroad_yoyo

    offroad_yoyo New Member

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    Kyle
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    2020 White 4x4 SR
    I am a Site Reliability Engineer, which for me means I help keep an eye on online games to make sure they're up and running for everyone.

    On my own time I enjoy throwing a yo-yo around and wishing my kids thought it was cool. My latest hobby is learning about TRUCK STUFF.
     
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  28. May 5, 2021 at 5:50 PM
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    MoonRock2021

    MoonRock2021 New Member

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    Steve
    SoCal
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    2021 TRD Pro Crewmax Lunar Rock 2021 4Runner Nightshade
    I dabble in a few things Fishing industry, K9 Trainer, Hiring notaries across the US for Lenders and about to Retire from my Dogecoin riches.
     
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  29. May 5, 2021 at 5:59 PM
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    LR_PRO_PHD

    LR_PRO_PHD New Member

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    Phil
    Long Island
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    Soon to be ‘21 LUNAR ROCK PRO CREWMAX

    Thanks man....be safe out there

    I’m a lineman in the northeast
     
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  30. May 5, 2021 at 6:09 PM
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    BIOHZRD

    BIOHZRD New Member

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    Gary
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    2020 TRD Pro, Army Green
    Linex bed, running boards
    Retired welder/fabricator for NASA at Goddard Space Flight Center. NDE inspector and Engineering Tech 6. Lovin' the sweet retirement life, now, at 70.
     

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