occupations

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STARTROOP

Friday, February 5, 2010 5:25 PM

I teach MIS at a local University. My research areas are Computer Security, GIS, and HSI. In my free time a paint and game with military miniatures, compete in practical pistol meets, do Civil War reenacting. I also ski and still work out twice a week at the Dojo. I am also a life time student. I am always taking a class in something ;-)

ZEEK

Friday, February 5, 2010 5:33 PM

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Originally posted by startroop:
I teach MIS

Ah I've always wanted to take a course in Mechanical Internal Swordsmanship. Is it tough to understand?

FREMDFIRMA

Friday, February 5, 2010 5:41 PM

I used to drive a cab, I miss that, but the bloody taxes and fuel prices drove me outta work, so now I do contract security - mostly for mid-low income residential, rather than gated communities and whatnot, it pays ok and is much more satisfying than better paying stuff since you're actually protecting, rather than hassling, people.

For hobbies, mostly games, anime, and building/fixing stuff of all kinds, I got a sizeable "mad scientist" streak, so a lot of that's interesting, especially when I get on a roll with it, like I did with a dollhouse for a friends kid once.

And while kinda semi-retired from it, for a very long time I ran what can be vaguely described as an activist front involved in youth rights which started from an extremely aggressive angle since a lot of the work was based in legal grey areas and potentially dangerous up till the past couple years, when others like Caica and Isaccorp joined the brawl and brought it out into the open.

-F

STEGASAURUS

Friday, February 5, 2010 5:57 PM

I am an IT Technician for the School of Medicine at the University of Nevada, Reno. Been here for over a year and loving that. Prior to that I was an IT Technician for the Secretary of State for the State of Nevada for 2 years. Prior to that I was the Lead Tech/Master Tech/Tech Manager for CompUSA for close to 7 years in Reno.

Yep. That's about it. I fixes the 'puters that need the fixin'.

In my spare time off work, I like to go dancing when we're out, or work on my computers when at home. My hobby is my work, my work is my hobby!

STARTROOP

Friday, February 5, 2010 6:19 PM

Actually, I am a Musical Instrument Sampler so what do I know ;-)

FARFLY

Friday, February 5, 2010 7:01 PM

I retired in 2004. As the saying goes, "I get up in the morning with nothing to do and go to bed at night with only half of it done."

Hobbies include 1/10th scale radio control cars, computer games (Guild Wars, Half-Life).

ZEEK

Friday, February 5, 2010 7:07 PM

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Originally posted by startroop:
Actually, I am a Musical Instrument Sampler so what do I know ;-)

Well I couldn't just come out and ask what it was. Had to take a shot at least.

STARTROOP

Friday, February 5, 2010 7:44 PM

OK, I'll be straight this time. Management Information Systems. I am still a geek ;-)

KINGEICHOLZ

Friday, February 5, 2010 9:02 PM

I'M a personal trainer and I got it all the looks the money the cars the womem I train dumb strippers.I can bench press 550lbs and I am a Kung-Fu and Krav Maga expert.and I went to Yale but I was asked to leave because I was to smart so now I also do work for Nasa and I train the Navy Seals the FBI and CIA in hand to hand combat.My IQ is 550.And I also make money on the sid by lettin women for a small fee of $100 to let them rub there hands all over my hot sexy body.Any thing else you want to know about me feel free to ask.

your stud muffin.KJE

BORIS

Saturday, February 6, 2010 12:50 AM

Thanks for sharing guys...I had a feeling there'd be alot of variety in your answers. Now I want to meet you all :-)
Ncbrowncoat, I'm 40 and on the mild end of the ASD spectrum, so I relate to your daughters social issues. sounds like you are positively encouraging and supporting her. The main reason I got into child care was that I thought it would be a great way to learn about people so I could improve my social skills and the way I relate to others.It turned out to be a smart move. It taught me how to read people which is a really useful skill when you live in your own bubble and everyone else seems to speak a different language. I do still experience some social akwardness when in new situations, and I don't really socialise on a large scale as it's too overwhelming, but I have made some excellent friends, and random people (on busses in queues etc )are always telling me their stories so life isn't too tedious.
Freelancertex: If you are a tactile/kinetic person you'll love Leatherwork. It's a cinch to learn, though it can be hard on your hands and allergies. I've made stuff like masks and molded items. Have you tried Felting? it's pretty amazing how much you can make with wool tops and hot soapy water: hats, masks, bags...sooooo much fun, and all the pretty colours.
Zeek My dad taught me to play poker when I was 4. haven't played in years so I'm rusty. the last time I played was 1992 boxing day in Sicily. I cleaned out my uncle his friend and a cousin who originally laughed when I asked to play. it was an easy $200
Kingeicholz I had a feeling you were a personal trainer what else would a perfect speciman like you do.
for those of you in IT and related stuffI'm starting to get more into computery tech stuff...I have tried not to because I may get addicted and become someone who has to have all the lates gadgets etc. I do want to learn more about programming, as I will probably want to develop new stuff for Speech pathology that is computer accessible.

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