jf951 1 #1 February 14, 2013 I know a lot of us on here are carrer skydivers, but for those of you who aren't, and even for those of you who are, whats is or was your real job? did you go to school, join a fraternity or sorority, whats your degree in? whats your trade/ skill set? Im a senior at UC Davis studying computer science engineering (programming nerd) and im a Sigma Chi. I jump nearly year round and during the summer I work as a TI at my local DZ.Jump more, Bitch less. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #2 February 14, 2013 Soon to retire air traffic controller. Then I'll be a part time skydiver and full time bum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 186 #3 February 14, 2013 Trophy Husband Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillbo 11 #4 February 14, 2013 Trophy Wife's Bitch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #5 February 14, 2013 Artist and trophy wife. lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingRhenquest 1 #6 February 14, 2013 Software engineering or whatever other technical work looked interesting for the past couple decades. Degree, well, I was sick of college after a year and decided to get a job for a while. I really did intend to go back and finish it off, but not having one didn't seem to slow me down all that much. After the first decade, employers stopped asking about it so much. I have a few libraries up on github if you're curious. I don't often have anything interesting to write code for, though I'm currently considering writing a jmeter plugin to allow TCL-like expect/send functionality across ssh channels. It wouldn't be terribly difficult, though it's not really what jmeter's supposed to be for.I'm trying to teach myself how to set things on fire with my mind. Hey... is it hot in here? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Glitch 0 #7 February 14, 2013 Father of two. That I know of... Randomly f'n thingies up since before I was born... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #8 February 14, 2013 Degree in Biology, with majors in Marine Science and Environmental management Post Grad quals in Education Working as a high school teacher, with "At Risk" kidsYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bignugget 0 #9 February 14, 2013 I own a couple used car lots, and I am finishing a finance degree up while working as a loan officer for a mortgage firm. I want to be a trophy husband!! How did you guys get that gig?! This is a good thread, as a new skydiver I have been wondering how people scratch the coin up for it....its not the cheapest of hobbies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 800 #10 February 14, 2013 What ever she she tells me to do. Otherwise I deal with Internet routing ... for some retarded reason. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,447 #11 February 14, 2013 I'm a retired rocket scientist; now I volunteer at a homeless shelter. Here is a link to a whole lot of other people's jobs. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #12 February 14, 2013 Quote What ever she she tells me to do. What day did that happen? She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #13 February 14, 2013 I watch people work and tell them when they do it wrong. I'm a big bad meanie.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #14 February 14, 2013 Plain and simple: I screw up people's record for the militaryok ok I do the opposite but hey there are day's when I'm tempted to do exactly that No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LyraM45 0 #15 February 14, 2013 Quote Soon to retire air traffic controller. Then I'll be a part time skydiver and full time bum. Short timer? Congrats! Apologies for the spelling (and grammar).... I got a B.S, not a B.A. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 52 #16 February 14, 2013 Quote Plain and simple: I screw up people's record for the militaryok ok I do the opposite but hey there are day's when I'm tempted to do exactly that You inflate service member's records? lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #17 February 14, 2013 Quote Quote What ever she she tells me to do. What day did that happen? The day he sold the Harley. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #18 February 14, 2013 Quote Quote Plain and simple: I screw up people's records for the militaryok ok I do the opposite but hey there are day's when I'm tempted to do exactly that You inflate service member's records? inflate???? are you kidding me I would be happy to just have a few of them have to get a colonoscopyNo matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bignugget 0 #19 February 14, 2013 QuoteI'm a retired rocket scientist; now I volunteer at a homeless shelter. Here is a link to a whole lot of other people's jobs. Wendy P. A frickin' rocket scientist. That is classically awesome. +10000 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bignugget 0 #20 February 14, 2013 Quote Quote Quote What ever she she tells me to do. What day did that happen? The day he sold the Harley. Once I realized that skydiving was IT. I sold mine. I nearly shed a tear when the guy rode it away....but I can easily say it was a smart decision. I just hope the guy whos wife commanded him to sell it let him use the money to jump out of planes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcsvader 1 #21 February 14, 2013 I'm mostly an unemployed bum but occasionally I work as a welder in the mining industry.Have you seen my pants? it"s a rough life, Livin' the dream >:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #22 February 14, 2013 Some say I'm a professional asshole. Me, I say I'm just trying to raise a family and enjoy some hobbies on the side along the way. You know me, I like to dabble in a hobby for just a bit and move on or something. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #23 February 14, 2013 Quote I'm a retired rocket scientist; Wendy P. Were you by any chance, in the movie Moving Violations? As for me, 2D/3D CAD Design/Drafter for a machine shop with a degree in Architectural Technologies. Worked for Architects for a decade, then a pipe manufacturer for 5 years, then went unemployed for 7 years. Back on the job since last November in a completely different field, but one that I really enjoy. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #24 February 14, 2013 'Pilot Maintenance' ~ I didn't realize it was as interesting of a career as it's turned out to be. Can be very demanding & stressful at times, but the benefits are off the chart! I have B.S. degrees in Journalism & Marketing from Southern Illinois. I was a middle management flunky at an Aerospace manufacturing plant in San Diego for 18 years. I use to flip houses for several years before the economy went south. I was a professional body guard for a couple years, a bouncer in a high end strip club, a repo-man, a skip-trace investigator for a couple of bail bonds companies, a scuba divin' hull crud cleaner, a cook on a tuna boat, worked as a fuse inspector in a bomb making plant, a rock hanger (drywall), limo driver, a machinist for a hydro-transmission manufacturer...and for three whole days actually ran the machine that stuffs the cotton into aspirin bottles! ~Had to quit, THAT job gave me a headache!! Oh yeah...I've made a few demo jumps here & there too. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #25 February 14, 2013 So in other words, you couldn't hold on to a job. 50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
