[RESOLVED] Previous occupation?

[fdisk]

It seems like most people in the computer field had some other trade before they became techs. I was an A/C and appliance tech before I started doing computers. Sure beats climbing up on hot roofs and sticking your head in dirty ovens. What was your previous occupation?

[RGK01]

I was in the US Army, Intelligence Corp, as a Korean Language Interrogator, 20 years and retired.

[Eagle PC Diagnostech]

Auto Service Manager and going back to it real soon.

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[3fingersalute]

I always worked as a tech, (except for while in college I worked nights at UPS), but I am getting out, going after my CDL and hitting the roads, I want a job that don't require a boss breathing down your neck, customer's bitching nonstop and most importantly, I want a job that requires very little brain power.

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[Sid Vicious]

I worked at a STEEL PROCESSING WAREHOUSE..

Basically i used a hugh *** machine with 8 Flame Torches and 1 Plasma Torch.. I would sit there for 12 hours and cut steel sheets 10 foot x 40 foot into hundreds of parts.

That machine would ut steel up to 11 inches thick!

It was fun but i got tired of attending to people while waiting for the ambulance to come.. Very dangerous..

Now i have my workbench and my screwdriver and all the PC's i can fix!!

[jasonflorida1]

I repaired radios and car ECM (computers). Now I own my own shop, no boss, the way it should be.

[Paul Cunningham]

I was a chef ! And anyone who puts salt or pepper on their food that I cooked before they taste it, Dies !!! (Whoops sorry, chefs are very tempermental )

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[Ruslan]

Previous...Oh,Yes. It was unforgettable.
2 years working as computer technology teacher for young programmers,users,lamers,hackers,crackers,frag-killers,jokers,gamers,sexy girls etc at Municipal Palace for children and Youth,also as network administrator in computer class-room (hackers - look out!)also as PC technician (in same place).
Before this...
Worked as microprocessor electronics chief engineer-designer at Polygraf machinery factory (6 years).Took part in producing color-dividing mashinery (of course with using computers) under lisence Linotype-Hell' company.

[RGK01]

Sorry Paul, I salt everything before I taste it, can't have enough salt!! I even salt patato chips about half a shaker before I will eat them. LOVE SALT

[WildTech]

I actually went to college to get a degree in computer science. But I ran a wholesale food business and a grocery store before I got restarted into the puter business. I still run the wholesale business plus I now have my own puter shop. I guess one business just isn't aggravating enough.......grrrrrrrrrrr!!

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WildTech

**I'd rather be lucky than smart!!**

[Green Iguana]

Chief engineer for several FM broadcast stations.

[Sowulo]

tested fishing tackle for a manufacturer
sang lead in a group
United Auto Worker/Ford Motor Co
Teamster/Kenworth Truck
Professional Bowler

With all this anyone could have predicted where I'd end up...

[shawnMt]

I drove a truck for awhile - delivered lumber throughout the southeast US. Also worked in a large chain grocery store from 15 - 21.

Thinking about getting my Class A and hitting the road (have class B now.) Hey 3finger, I've been keeping up with the industry for a long time, email me if you have any questions or just wnat some info

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[rfmathis]

Guys, I was like Shawn - started off in a grocery store chain. Then went into auto parts sales and now teching and maintaninig their unix box.

[crtlaltdel]

Was a used auto parts salesman for about 7 years, then made the complete switch to computers, jumped right with both feet with
no regrets

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