What Is/Was Your Occupation? - Page 8

Dirk Hofman · #**106** 12-03-2021, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by VoidBringer

Software Engineer for six years. I work in AWS and .NET environments. I have my BS degree in computer science and mathematics. Life wasn’t always this good, for I worked in retail, barely making ends meet for 15 years of my adult life before going back to school. In the mid 2000’s I was in a punk band on indie label. I also did road crew and merch for other bands. Visited 28 countries. It all kind of fell apart when I was 30. Now I am 40. I make great money. I own my house. I can afford to provide for my kids and be helpful to friends and generous to strangers. I dove back into music. A much easier hobby to enjoy when you can afford what you want.

There’s more musicians working in software than I expected.

Love the journey. Love the wisdom.

Kerbie · #**107** 12-03-2021, 11:52 AM

Flying airliners. Coolest video game I ever played!

Tnfiddler · #**108** 12-03-2021, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Doons

I am a lineman for the county and I drive the main road….

Just a "heads up"! If it snows, that stretch down south won't ever stand the strain! Keep an eye on it!!

KevWind · #**109** 12-03-2021, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Doons

I am a lineman for the county and I drive the main road….

Hello,,,? hello,,, ? hello.... Are you still on the line ?
That can be a very tough gig in my county

TBman · #**110** 12-03-2021, 02:25 PM

I worked in construction pouring concrete curbs, belgium block curb, sidewalks and slabs for about 20 years for my father's business and while doing that I got my degree in accounting with a concentration of computer science at night. I moved on from the construction business and have worked for the same accounting firm for over 31 years. I'll still at the firm, but in a part time capacity.

I remember back in my days of construction work having to trim/sand down the callouses on my left hand so it had more flexibility for playing guitar.

jacot23 · #**111** 12-03-2021, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by VoidBringer

Software Engineer for six years. I work in AWS and .NET environments. I have my BS degree in computer science and mathematics. Life wasn’t always this good, for I worked in retail, barely making ends meet for 15 years of my adult life before going back to school. In the mid 2000’s I was in a punk band on indie label. I also did road crew and merch for other bands. Visited 28 countries. It all kind of fell apart when I was 30. Now I am 40. I make great money. I own my house. I can afford to provide for my kids and be helpful to friends and generous to strangers. I dove back into music. A much easier hobby to enjoy when you can afford what you want.

There’s more musicians working in software than I expected.

I share a very similar story. I went back to college at 31(only have an associates degree) and now make 5 times what I did working at a greeting card factory. No musical history for me; picked up Clawhammer Banjo last summer and now am exploring accoustic guitar; sure is nice to finally be able to afford a hobby.

Doons · #**112** 12-03-2021, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by KevWind

Hello,,,? hello,,, ? hello.... Are you still on the line ?
That can be a very tough gig in my county

Been to Wyoming a number of times, beautiful place, breath taking at times. Two of my visits were during the winter….OMG, WTH, I’m going to die!… and I grew up in Minnesota!

David Eastwood · #**113** 12-03-2021, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Kerbie

Flying airliners. Coolest video game I ever played!

In retrospect, that’s something I’d love to have done. Sadly, the early childhood desire to be an astronaut never turned to earthbound flight - so IT was it.

Glennwillow · #**114** 12-03-2021, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Kerbie

Flying airliners. Coolest video game I ever played!

Wow! What a cool airplane! Is that an Airbus A320?

- Glenn

Kerbie · #**115** 12-03-2021, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Glennwillow

Is that an Airbus A320?

Hi Glenn,

Yes, it is. First fly-by-wire airliner. Very fun!

Kerbie · #**116** 12-03-2021, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by David Eastwood

In retrospect, that’s something I’d love to have done. Sadly, the early childhood desire to be an astronaut never turned to earthbound flight - so IT was it.

I bet a lot of kids growing up in the '50s and '60s wanted to be astronauts. I always thought space flight would be exciting.

TBman · #**117** 12-03-2021, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Kerbie

I bet a lot of kids growing up in the '50s and '60s wanted to be astronauts. I always thought space flight would be exciting.

Yes, until we got sick on the Octopus ride at the local carnival.... Reality stinks

Kerbie · #**118** 12-03-2021, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TBman

Yes, until we got sick on the Octopus ride at the local carnival.... Reality stinks

Well, there is that, TB.

ThermiteTermite · #**119** 12-04-2021, 02:51 PM

Army Medical Service Corps Officer-4 years, Law Enforcement-29 years.

Dotneck · #**120** 12-05-2021, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TBman

Yes, until we got sick on the Octopus ride at the local carnival.... Reality stinks

I got to run the Octopus at an amusement park summer job during my high school years. Got to clean up the mess too…🥺