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Discussion in 'Lounge' started by sd0324, Dec 14, 2015.

  1. sd0324 PlanetFigure Supporter

    Hey all....I have been wondering what the population here does for work. It is such an interesting subject to me and I was curious. I will start off I am what is called a System Operator/Reliability Coordinator for a Utility company. I monitor, manage and balance the electrical grid in our footprint. It is a pretty good job for the most part, can be very stressful at times but that's life. Work 12 hour swing shifts in a locked down bunker like control center. But better than the old construction/electrician gig.


    [IMG]

    So chime in fellows. (And if fortunate enough to be retired, what did you do before?)



    Steve Deyo
  2. ACCOUNT_DELETED A Fixture

    Country:
    Canada
    Retired Charteed Accountant, now called a CPA in Ontario. Spent my entire career doing accounting research, regulatory work, and external financial reporting for Ontario Hydro and one of its succesor corporations. At least you contribute to electricity flowing more than I ever did Steve.
  3. tonydawe A Fixture

    Country:
    Australia
    I've been in the PR industry for the past 25 years. Before that I was an Army officer.

    I specialise in crafting only the very finest quality bullshit for a discerning audience. :LOL:
  4. billyturnip A Fixture

    Country:
    England
    1981-2004 Seaman in the Royal Navy.

    2004-present Fast Rescue Craft Coxn and Advanced Medical Aider on an Emergency Response & Rescue Vessel in the North Sea.

    My office,
    [IMG]
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  5. sd0324 PlanetFigure Supporter



    Now that is some strong work. Glad to meet you.



    Steve
  6. mick3272 A Fixture

    Professional layabout and sun seeking skiver, President of N.A.A.F.I 1971 to 2004 then horizontal champion SE England to date.
    Mick
    PS Roger is that why you do flats so they dont roll away.
  7. DEL A Fixture

    Country:
    Scotland
    Took early retirement a few years ago.Was previously Head of Service (Education/Sport/Communities) in local government. Now I occasionally freelance as a consultant nephologist.
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  8. billyturnip A Fixture

    Country:
    England
    I dabble in a bit of 1/35 afv modelling at sea and tend to leave the wheels off as long as possible. :happy:
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  9. billyturnip A Fixture

    Country:
    England
    Glad to meet you too Steve.
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  10. DaddyO A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Worked as a photographer, prop-maker and Shiatsu practitioner in the past as well as a sign-maker. Currently running my own sign company. o_O

    Paul
  11. Rich Sculpts A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom

    First aid?

    Done some of that in the past!

    10277354_635170269892604_7255172991827852158_n.jpg

    I now pick litter off the floor instead of bodies (Primary School Caretaker/House Elf)

    DOBBY2.jpg

    -Rich
  12. Mark S Guest

    I work as a Security Operations Manager (private commercial business) and part time pain in the arse.
    The operations I manage involve various covert duties....nuff said.
    But many people I know including those working in these security operations believe I'm so well qualified in the latter that I should indeed take it up full time........I'm considering it.
  13. Luis R. Active Member

    Country:
    Spain
    I publicly work as a tax adviser-accountant, but my real and secret occupation is super-hero. Please, keep it secret.
  14. Alex A Fixture

    Country:
    Canada
    Generic picture (not me) but that's what pay the bills

    Attached Files:

  15. Babelfish A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    Cunning linguist (hence the handle).

    - Steve
  16. Uruk-Hai PlanetFigure Supporter

    Country:
    Sweden
    Im working as a Purchaser. Working close to Production and Research & Development. Im not a technican but I can talk to these creatures and actually understand a thing or two.

    Right now I am at a Consilium Marine & Safety. We specialize in navigation equipment, gas and fire detectors for larger vessels. Started in 1912.
    I have been working a lot with purchase, production, stock, distrubation etc in mostly technical areas like Aerospace, Railroad, Medical devices, construction equipment etc. And Military Service like the rest of about 99% of the men of my generation.

    On the other hand, I dropped out of school at the age of 15 and have been working ever since. Started with two empty hand and still have some left. I been a janitor, sales person, waiter, cook, trucker, construction worker and travelling around attending markets and fairgrounds.

    My career plan was to be doorman at the female scandinavian cabin crew sauna.

    Cheers
    Janne Nilsson
  17. Uruk-Hai PlanetFigure Supporter

    Country:
    Sweden
    Or in a funny twist we used to occupy Finland, Denmark, Norway, Baltics, Iceland, England, Ireland and North America. Also large parts of Poland, Russia, Germany, France and Italy. :whistle:

    In your face Germany! :cool:

    Cheers
    Janne Nilsson
  18. Tubby-Nuts2 A Fixture

    Country:
    United-Kingdom
    For myself. I was a, 'Guide Dog Trainer'. (23yrs). Then things went 'Tits-up', as regards health. ..

    So. I have been generally annoying this site ever since.:D

    Mark.
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  19. rossbach PlanetFigure Supporter

    Country:
    Netherlands
    Although a trained historian (Modern History), I work as a civil servant in crisis and disaster management.
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  20. DEL A Fixture

    Country:
    Scotland
    Well that's billyturnip fecked :D

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