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Retired for 10 years after 40 years with GM, most of which was spent calling on Chevrolet dealers. Spend about 10 moths of the year waiting for hunting season to kick in again.
Why not, i find it interesting to see what people do for a living. we share our shooting and hunting stories here ,so nice to see a guy’s backgroundWork, Really. Is that what we come here to share?????????? LOL
Definitely. I find it fascinating to read all the different ways people find to make their way in this world.Why not, i find it interesting to see what people do for a living. we share our shooting and hunting stories here ,so nice to see a guy’s background
Yeah! Do you see a website called "WORK" where people opening discuss work and its ups and downs?Work, Really. Is that what we come here to share?????????? LOL
I just like to know what I might have in common with everyone besides a love for the outdoors and shooting....Work, Really. Is that what we come here to share?????????? LOL
I'm a 30yr metal fabricator tooI started with farm work in my younger years then hooked with local industries. While in industries I began in metal fabrication, then became a machinist, moved up to tool and die for 12 years, did a stent as machine repair machining parts while I was getting my BSE in Engineering. Last half of my career was spent as an engineer in manufacturing industries. I even worked in a start up project for a local company. When I retired I was advanced engineer in manufacturing HVAC units for major automobiles, SUVs, minivans, and pickup trucks. I traveled the world, learn a lot, and saw thing or two. I haven't worked in 4 1/2 years and really enjoy the stress free dream life. And yes I could still work but then why would I want to do that when I can hunt, target practice, do family time, hike, fish, photography, and golf.
Good luck and shoot often!
Nothing quite as satisfying as making a piece of metal into something useful. I envy the guys who work with the big stuff. Small angle iron, square tube, is about as big as I get to play with. I do waaay too much sheet metal (ductwork) to get a challenge or thrill out of that anymore.... Occasionally I get to build some funky fitting that challenges me a little, but most of the time it’s just repetition, and very basic layout. Since I re-discovered Pythagorean Theorem layout is now just time consuming. You can build ALMOST anything using that. I have made a couple of large (large for small commercial applications) offsetting square to round adaptors that all but made my brain explode. So pleased when it fits perfectly, the headache is worth it.I'm a 30yr metal fabricator too
You don’t happen to be with Siemens? AllI spent over 8 years in the US Navy as a Data Systems Technician. I maintained combat computer systems. Since the Navy, I’m still working on computer systems. Nearly 35 years later I’m still at it. I now work as the Technology Coordinator (Computer Guy) at a small school corporation. I’ve been at this particular job over 18 years. I have about 3.5 years until retirement. Then I can spend a lot more time outdoors. Camping, fishing, hunting, and on the range.
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