elkaholic
Left turn ...freakin wipers!
No parts for you!
The ONSC "What I do for a Living" thread
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I'm still doing the Engineer thing with Boeing but I'm picking up a part time job in January. The Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department at The Citadel has offered me a position as an Adjunct Instructor. Night classes in the spring term, but if I end up with a day class in the future, I'm told that I'll need to wear a uniform. Interesting. Anyhow, I'm pretty excited!
David70FJ40
Older Than Most
Jaeco, I have a custom paring knife I traded a knife maker in Michigan for but someone put it in the dishwasher and destroyed the handle. Are you available to make a new handle for it?
I checked out your Facebook page and subsequently your website. Looks like you've got quite a backlog! Are you looking to clear your current orders before accepting more?
forrest5000
SILVER Star
Yeah ,I'd be down with buying some.
Been doing the high school physics gig for 26 years. Still a frick'n rush and an absolute blast to teach. If NC ever quits screwing over their educators I might stick around after year 30 but right now don't see that happening. Natalie and I have been chatting about possible second careers including enrolling in a gunsmithing school or just teaching in the private sector. I've done some metal work over the years but would really like learning old school wood working skills. The bucket list is still incomplete.
lumbee1
Native American
w00t, another Linux geek! I run Arch on my personal machine, Fedora at work, and work for a large open source software company in downtown Raleigh.I used to run Debian exclusively at home and work, but migrated away last year - always loved that distro.
I've got 6 computers at home: 1 Windows, 4 with various flavors of Ubuntu, and one in flux. Two of the Linux systems serve as media PC's with a wireless keyboard and connected to a large TV. My linux server is 13 years old but functions as a Samba/NFS server for all my PC's.
Since writing my previous hobby description about wanting to get into guns, I've picked up a Benelli Supernova and a S&W Shield. I want a G19 or CZ as well.
lumbee1
Native American
Rice, I feel for you. My wife is a teacher and although she claims not to have an opinion of teacher pay, I certainly do. BTW, we were recently rated 49th in the country for teacher salaries. I wish my wife would go into the private sector but she honestly loves what she does. Damnit!
NCFJ
Supporting Vendor
Prior to the crash in 08 I owned and operated A.E.Stanley Builders. I had been drawing blue prints for 7 years at that point. If anyone finds themselves in need of drawings let me know and perhaps I can help out. I issued full building prints including detailed mechanicals, 3D views, full framing in 2D and 3D and color prints.
How do like MetLife? Ballantyne?
I've applied to a couple of positions there. Just moved from NY where I sold my financial planning practice, looking around for something in compliance, business consulting or marketing.
elkaholic
Left turn ...freakin wipers!
I may be reaching out Stan. Gonna have to build a garage with some living space at the new place ...
How soon is too soon to think that way? Im already thinking about alternate career paths.
Its never too soon. Life is too short not to follow your heart.
With that said, currently I am an Operations Manager for a head hunting company of sorts. I manage a team of recruiters, though to be honest I really cant stand recruiting anymore, especially in this job market. That used to be a very small aspect of my job as the majority of my work was providing project management and workforce optimization solutions for my clients. However, that work is no longer challenging anymore. Obamacare made things interesting for the past 2-3 years, but at this point I have already assisted all my clients with either complying or circumventing the law altogether.
I also sit on the BoD with this new start up company and that has me thinking its time for a change because I am the type that needs a challenge to thrive. Those of us with families know its easier said than done to just say "F it, I quit" like that reporter in Alaska. Especially, when you are sole provider for your family like I am. Nonetheless, I know its only a matter of time before I switch career paths again.
In the meantime, I am more than willing to assist anyone that's looking for a new job or that just needs honest advice in this job market.
David70FJ40
Older Than Most
In 2005 I had a choice, sit around sucking my thumb and whining about the loss of a job or get out and do something. Knowing the elimination of my position was coming for several months, I looked to the only thing I knew well enough that I could use to survive, woodworking. So I looked around long and hard and finally settled on one thing I knew I could do better and did so for 10 1/2 years. It was slow going at first but within the second year I was profitable. I used the talents I had and the equipment I had accumulated over the years to start a small company.
How soon is to soon, never. Always be prepared for the unexpected and make a list of the talents you have and then make use of them. No matter what it is. I never liked the corporate world, to many people who exceeded their level and then made life miserable for the troops. At least when I worked for myself I could really complain to the boss and knew something would be heard.
How soon is to soon, never. Always be prepared for the unexpected and make a list of the talents you have and then make use of them. No matter what it is. I never liked the corporate world, to many people who exceeded their level and then made life miserable for the troops. At least when I worked for myself I could really complain to the boss and knew something would be heard.
Never soon enough if the current picture doesn't make you happy. I'm just one of the fortunate few that lucked his way into something I like getting up in the morning for.
elkaholic
Left turn ...freakin wipers!
^ This, right here, is key to work-life balance ....
NCFJ
Supporting Vendor
I am right there with you. My sister marvels over the amount of times I have made myself over. Some times it is because of economy driven reasons, other times because I want something more challenging, sometimes both. If you can afford to do it, give it a shot.
I have this magnet on my fridge, has a picture of a huge Bison, it has been working so far
"The wisest follow their own direction" Euripides
NCFJ
Supporting Vendor
Oh yeah, one big factor, just because you are an ace at something in the hands on aspect does not mean that you are a good businessman in regard to that business or any other. Many craftsmen have gone down that road. I do well enough at it to have stayed in business most of my life, Id be farther down the road had I been better at it. Example, I am supposed to be hunting parts right now
You nailed it though, and is what 99% of us suffer from.....if you can AFFORD to do it.
Takes a lot of money (or a lot of don't care where you eat and sleep every night) to switch jobs/careers all willy nilly.
Some can stomach it, some can't
NCFJ
Supporting Vendor
I said nothing about willy nilly, calculated risk is better stated. I care very much where I eat and sleep. I picked up and moved to Key West 20 years ago, did not know a soul, I was broke from divorce and borrowed the money to move. I started a business and never looked back. I lived well and caught much of what I ate diving of a boat I built with a spear gun in my off hours.
As far as Afford, you set yourself up for what you can afford. Most folks are mortgaged to the teeth between college loans, homes and cars. That is by choice on their part and I have been there myself.
Someone above stated "life is short" it sure is. I can NOT AFFORD to spend it working somewhere I do not like or have grown sour on. To each their own.
As far as Afford, you set yourself up for what you can afford. Most folks are mortgaged to the teeth between college loans, homes and cars. That is by choice on their part and I have been there myself.
Someone above stated "life is short" it sure is. I can NOT AFFORD to spend it working somewhere I do not like or have grown sour on. To each their own.
