rhodes588

From what I know, most of the people on this forum are under the age of 30. I was just wondering what do you all do for a living? I'm finding it pretty hard to pay rent, car payment, cell phone, utilities, and especially a $315/month car insurance bill and still find money to mod my 89 GT and 07 SS/SC. Definately need a part time job on the weekends the way this is going...

braineater

what is this national post in the wrong spot day? what in name of all thats good in this world does this have to do with 2.0 performance?


you might want to move this to the lounge.

Scythe_Snake

I'm going into Zoo-Keeping. I'm a part time keeper-exhibit interpreter at Brookfield Zoo, and majoring here in Carbondale in Zoology, dealing specifically with reptiles.

CTORANGESC

I am an Auto Tech for a Lincoln Mercury Dealership.


And the mods will move this very soon

Johnboy12358

LAN/PC department at university

red06s/c

I wonder the same, im 18 and pay for my ss/sc and a few cards, but d***, i cant get ahead at all. And im working 9.5 hours 7 days a week

Jimmys2007CobaltSS/C

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they already have post on a career thing and what u do for a living to pay for the cobalt

Sunburst_SS

I'm an auto. tech. at a Chevrolet/Cadillac dealership.

Waylin22

i am a full time hooker on the corner of bell and 20th street in north phoenix.

whitted2268

CNC Operator/Programmer

denn454

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yeah, it should be moved.

I fuel airplanes. the pay sucks but thats not why i'm doing it.

if you haven't already go to school and get something. a bachelors degree is great, but an associates is a good starting point too. go to a technical school and get a certificate in something. anything.

this holds true for most every job. the more people out there that do the job you have, the less you will get paid. if very few people do whatever you are doing, you stand to make some money at it.

I have a lot of friends that want to make more money. so they go from one job that pays $10 an hour to one that pays $10.25 an hour, and work up like that. thats not the way to go.

I couldn't make any good suggestions as to what fields to get into, just do something that you have to be qualified for, not something any schmuck can do.

HickOverLOrd

Once I get residency here, ill start going again for a major in meteorology and specialize in Hurricanes.

Pyros777

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Very good advice denn. +1 for that.

I'm currently working on getting my CCNA cert while concurrently earning a CIS Networking associates degree. I've been working outside of my career path though, doing stuff that doesnt even pertain to it. Thats why I'm taking a hit and getting a job that pays less, but will provide me with that all important "on-the-job" experience most employers really care about.

I figure in 5 years I'll be at the very least CCNP certified and doing something that I like while getting paid well to do it.

Back on topic: I work as a title examiner/abstractor. Title insurance business. Boring. lol

h0l0caust

i've just pass my CCNP Certification. one weeks ago....i work for CGI as a consultant and a network operation center specialist.....keep up the work for your ccna....it worts it.

anthonyS88

im an auto tech at a small local shop. im going to school to become a firefighter/paramedic i should be done in dec and get a job hopefully soon starting at 50k yr

ptrblkz24

Ive been a bmw technician now for the past few years ,but im getting out of this bussiness.At the end of the month im gonna be starting at con edison.The pay sucks at first,but after a few years,the pay jumps up.Plus they make crazy overtime,so id be making more money than i am now.

SSshowstopper

Nuclear Medicine Technologist... maybe going to become a medical physicist

thedub784

i'm a waiter....blah!

jboll

Well over the 30yr age range. I'm in management for an automotive supplier. We make molded interior parts for chevy,dodge,ford,toyota. Work a minimum 10hour days, and usually 6 and generally 7 days a week. Just got off of a 26 day straight run. Only because I took vacation. lol It sucks but pays the bills.

infernica

Not that this is supposed to be here or anything...

But I'm one of the few ( I know there are others ) on this forum that provides your blanket of freedom. I'm in the united states air force, and I'm an aircraft fuel systems journeyman.

No idea what that is? Well, basically, all the gas on jets goes into the wings, external tanks, and the center wing...I fix **** inside those wings and stuff when it breaks. My job was on " dirty jobs ". When they were working on that kc-135.

I barely make enough to pay for my car, my insurance, internet, phone, and 2 credit cards. heh...I feel you on needing another job.

jboll

^^I watched that episode. That job would suck ! I feel for ya man.... Keep up the good work

SSBOOST

19. Paint apartments and play stock market in college (and our team just won tonight 45-21 woo!), I get by and can easily spend $1500 a year on stuff for my car. But I'll be done with it after springs, SS/SC rear bumper, and orange neon.

SpectorV

I am a software engineer, I worked part time through college and it wasnt fun but I finally found a job that pays modestly.

nexus23

When I'm working (worker's comp just cut me loose for my leg but my back still has issues), I'm an Undergreound Residential Distribution Technician. What does all that mean? I work with underground electrical utilities. I'm proficient at locating and repairing underground feeds to your house, connecting house services, street light (not to be confused with traffic signal) maintenance, and similar things. Like digging? Hehe.

It's never too late to contact your local union hall and see what sort of opportunities for work and apprenticeships are available. If you think being an electrician or electrical utility worker is something you might consider, check out the main IBEW web site at www.ibew.org or their career oriented site at www.electrifyingcareers.com to see what all is out there.

I know here in Florida, our groundmen make ~$15/hour for overhead work (you don't work overhead lines, the journeymen do) with benefits. Our medical, dental, and eyeglass is paid for. A percentage based on our pay goes into two types of retirement, among other things. Entry level work is also a good stepping stone to get an idea of what the field is like, and do a little networking for the apprentice application process. Our highest level is journeyman lineman, and entails a 4 year program of different pay levels. The inside side I think is the same length, but they're electricians are called journeyman wireman (sometimes journeyman inside wireman). Lot more work for inside guys up north than down south (union is stronger up there).

It's honest work, and you usually get honest pay. There are also traveling opportunities. Apprentices tend to get moved around their region along with the work, but storm calls are the best. Lots of overtime, meals are usually paid for, and free hotel rooms. You bust your ass (my last hurricane call was 16 hour days, 7 days a week), but people love you when the lights go out.

One last thing, if electricity isn't your thing, check the other trade unions out. There are plenty in the Chicagoland region with ample opportunities for hard workers.

Ok... I'm done babbling.

j

EvlPeanut

carpenters apprentice.

full kitchens, renovations/additions, windows/doors, decks, siding/exterior work/painting, service work for window company/brand, general property maintenance etc. etc. etc.