What does everyone here do for work?

I'm currently only an apprentice, working at the German Targobank. It'll be another two years before I'm done, but I actually like it. A lot.
There's quite a way to go, of course, but from what I know, it's a pretty darn good apprenticeship.

Working hours aren't half bad, either: 08:00 - 16:30 and we've got a pretty decent cafeteria that offers a cheap lunch every day. Quite a good thing when you're as bad at cooking as I am :D

And, despite 2200 people working at this place, the atmosphere is usually quite relaxed and friendly.
Last but not least, those Aeron chairs are usprisingly comfy...
 
I teach English as a foreign language to middle school kids (EFL)
I've been doing it for 2 years now and is honestly the best job I've ever had because I get to act like a kid and mess around all day.
My office is a relaxed place and the don't exactly do a huge amount of actual teaching (12 hours a week), most of my day is spent on this site!
 
Telecommunication Officer at a private institution in San Antonio. Nice little set up I have in my office. 4 computers 2 42in TV's one with cable. 100k+ radio system to dispatch. Very nice, easy, fun, relaxed job. I love it. Remote racing all day.
 
Tom Servo
Seriously?

At GT1 I was graduating from an Advertising major
At GT2 I think I was going for a second degree, this time in Communications
At GT3 I was a copywriter
At GT4 I was an Art Director
At GT5 Prologue I was a Senior Art Director
At GT5 I am a Senior Copywriter/CD

At GT6 hopefuly I'll be pumping gas or working at McDonald's
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Yep, I'm one of the older gamers on here! Spookily similar timeline to yours though.

I was working my nuts off around the time GT4 came out so I never played it. I've been a CD for a couple of years now and the kids are older so I'm enjoying a bit of freedom to get back into GT(5) plus the Assassin's Creed series.

Judging by how long GT5 took to come out, at the GT6 launch McDonald's will have been banned in public places as a health risk (like smoking) and we'll all be running hydrogen fuel cell cars. So your future prospects don't look too good... ;) :lol:
 
I don't work right now but I am going through the CET(Computer And Electronics Technology) program right now. Just finished my second quarter and I am currently enjoying my 2 week vacation. I live at my parents house and that's the reason why the rent is free.:sly:
 
I'm a manager of a betting shop, the largest chain in the UK.

You guys want to know about tough jobs, try doing my job for a week. I've already had one minor breakdown.
 
I'm an Art Director for vehicle graphics company :sly: it's the most awesomest thing ever.
And sometimes I get to man the 1.3m wide latex printer too :D
A much better role than the graphic design job I was doing before, I actually get solid briefs, I'm not asked to 'do a something' and a lower frequency of receiving pixelly jpegs sent in a word doc :irked: I won't ever go back to general design work :lol:
 
During term time, I study for a degree in Business and German at the University of Bangor, Wales. Out of term time, I work in a McDonald's; it's a crap job but beggers can't be choosers and we manage to have a laugh on the evening shifts that are dead.
 
UTI student and work mornings at a Mustang restoration shop. Graduate in a few weeks and will start working at the shop full time. Hoping I get accepted into the Porsche program at school come the fall.
 
I'm a kitchen hand at a local restaurant. I started there almost exactly two years ago, and I've been washing dishes there for the past two years. Now, I've paid my dues, and all of the older kids who were cooks are going off to college or "real jobs", and I'm moving up. I've been fry cooking and the like for a bit, and I'll be doing that and salads this summer. Much nicer to not be on the bottom of the totem pole anymore. I don't make much more money (10.25 vs 9.60), but I'll be getting 5 to 6 shifts a week all summer, which is what I'm looking for.

It's a fun place to work. Great group of people there, and the amount of ridiculous shenanigans 6 guys under age 20 can get into in an unsupervised environment is hilarious. Burnt burger hockey with brooms, mop fights, mashed potato ball fights, all sorts of ridiculous stuff.

I hear the horror stories from friends about the red tape they have to deal with working at large companies (Tim Horton's, Canadian Tire, McDonalds, etc etc.), and it makes me enjoy working at a small locally owned place so much more. To switch a shift they have to do it 2 weeks in advance, and a manager has to sign off, blah blah blah. At my work, as long as somebody shows up it's OK.

One thing I will say, is on brutally busy days, it kinda sucks. And on really hot summer days, when it's 35C outside, gets insanely hot in the kitchen. And cutting your hand sucks too. Other than that, it's about as much as I can ask for in a high school job.
 
Lee
I work at the local Cinema as a Main Cashier/Floor Staff. I mainly sell the tickets but also make sure people find their seats ok and tidy up the screens after each showing.

Poor pay, but the people there are really nice. :) Free movies isn't half bad either..
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Think this is due an update.

I'm still at the cinema, I'll have been there for five years come September. However, January this year I got promoted! :) I'm now a technician meaning I run the films and cover general building maintainence. The pay is alot better and it's a big step towards becoming a cinema manager (Need to know both the retail and technical sides of the cinema). It's just a shame we've now converted to digital projecters, whilst it's making my job alot easier, it's also alot more boring!

I've also got a second job on the side to fill any lost hours from the cinema (Incase we have days where we only open at five in the afternoon) working for Argos, Brits will know who they are but for the Americans out there, it's our version of... Target I suppose. I'm a service co-ordinator meaning I am responsilbe for ensuring orders are handed out on time and that our staff give 100% customer service.
 
I don't have a real job right now but I'm offering local computer repair and I'm always willing to build a new computer. Been advertising and giving out business cards in the last month and so far I had two customers. So far I have removed viruses from a ThinkPad laptop and looked over a German brand laptop(not everyday I get to work on a laptop from a different country). Made a deal with the owner of the german laptop that if the new power adapter does not work then I will help him part it out for money and get the laptop's hard drive in a external enclosure.

My mood just gets better whenever I get to work on a computer.
 
nick09
(not everyday I get to work on a laptop from a different country).
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I used to work in IT at a university, so had quite a few international students I helped out. To me, the OS language didn't matter, I've used Windows/OSX enough to know what's what without reading it. However, when some jerk came in with a french laptop or something with a different keyboard layout, it just made everything a nightmare. Basically have to untrain your fingers on how to type.
 
Former classic car mechanic, was heading towards having my own shop, untill one day I stepped down from a stair, and it felt like someone jammed a knife in my hip. 2 operations later still pain, and out of a job. It sucks.
 
Well, since I'm still in College, I just have a part time job at the moment. Hoping to go on to do Medical Physics at University next year though.

I work in a coffee shop. I supose it has its pro's... Like getting free drinks whilst working. But when you don't really like coffee, thats pretty much wasted on you :P
 
I'm an investment banker at BofAML. Came straight out of 3 years of uni into it. Pretty hectic hours, but I find the work interesting and the pay isn't too bad either - earning more than my parents combined first year out of uni. All the hard work at school and uni (lol actually uni was a breeze, business degrees are pretty easy compared to others) really paid off. :)
 
Casio
I used to work in IT at a university, so had quite a few international students I helped out. To me, the OS language didn't matter, I've used Windows/OSX enough to know what's what without reading it. However, when some jerk came in with a french laptop or something with a different keyboard layout, it just made everything a nightmare. Basically have to untrain your fingers on how to type.
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haha

I never learned how to touch type so I learned my own method. I've went through helping another person here getting a laptop from a Norwegian website. Used the translator a few times since I knew a lot of the terms being used and could tell what it was in English. I loved going through the challenge anyways and it was very fun for me to find the best laptop at said budget at the time.

Got a call yesterday about networking some computers but I declined since I did not have the proper tools and it's been 1-2 years since I've made a network. Thanked the man for calling and told him that he can contact me again for the services I advertise.
 
I work for an IT Consulting company called Accenture (yes the one with the golf tourney and sponsored Tiger). Currently I am working on a project that revolutionizes one of the major Pharmaceutical company's way of shipping their drugs.

I am currently a Level F, which is entry level but with 2 years of experience. I am currently the only person at my level in charge of an entire project, so hopefully that means promotion soon :)
 
Thought I would revive this one...

Im a Toolpusher on a Drilling Rig. Basically I supervise the rig crew and ensure that they work safely and the well is being drilled as per the clients instructions and the equipment is being maintained and used correctly.

It pays well and I work with a good group of guys. We also get to travel around a fair bit, mostly been within the UK but we have recently began working abroad.

Working a 2on 2off rotation which is also good as its not too long away from home and a good amount of time to be at home.

Long hours though, 12hr shifts, and I'm permanent nightshift.
 

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