What's Everyone Do For A Living??

[NegleyPirate]

Hello forum members,
I know there are tons of sports fans and collector on the forum. Just wondering what everyone does to make a living besides selling sports memorabilia?? I work for Coca-Cola in Ohio.

Thanks,
Mike

[SkubeBats]

I take old beat up cars and make them into gems, I restore cars. I do body work and paint. I've been doing this to make money for myself to be able to buy my game used bats.
Thanks,
Jamie
jlschultz180@wi.rr.com

[DRILLINDK]

I'm in my last four months of dental school. Can't wait to be done.:D

[skyking26]

I work for my father's General Contractor business since late 80's. On thin days like Monday I am a substitute school teacher locally which pays for alot of my GU stuff.

Bob

[ahuff]

Real Estate Appraisals.

[AWA85]

Last semester of college, than it is on to the real world.

[suave1477]

I am a Sr. Executive Recruiter for Finance & Accounting.

In my spare time I date a lot of women lol lol:D

[Chris78]

Currently, a Store Manager for Rite Aid.

Chris

[Josh M]

I do sales and marketing for an engineering firm.

[jonincleve]

sell things on ebay. our company buys surplus equipment or companies and sells the parts. kinda like richard gere in pretty woman without the hookers :)

we have a demolition company, a scrap company and a equipment recovery company. i work for the equipment recovery portion. the demo company was the company that demolished cleveland stadium back in 1996.

the job is neat because i am dealing with so many different types of products.

take care
john

jonincleve@sbcglobal.net

[jayt1234]

I work for a firm in Natick Massachusetts located right on the Boston Marathon route (10 miles into the race). So we have a big party every April. So anyone in the are is free to stop by for a free hotdog & beer.

Jay

[Birdbats]

I'm a free-lance communicator. I write speeches for CEOs and other executives; also work on annual reports and employee communications (online and print). Here's a link to my Web site (http://webpages.charter.net/jeffscott/).

[PudgePollyMillerFan]

Detective Sergeant at Sheriff's Department in Michigan

[frikativ54]

I work for a firm in Natick Massachusetts located right on the Boston Marathon route (10 miles into the race). So we have a big party every April. So anyone in the are is free to stop by for a free hotdog & beer.

Jay

Awesome. I spent a year at Wellesley College, which is very close to Natick. Right now, I am going to school at Reed College, a small liberal arts college in Portland, Oregon. I am a junior Linguistics major, who also enjoys Classical Studies and Anthropology. I eventually hope to become a public intellectual/college professor. I plan to work in the non-profit sector before becoming a professor, though.

[cigarman44]

Im the Mill Foreman for our building supply company. We build doors and windows for homes. Don't do to much commercial stuff.

[kellsox]

Elementary school teacher in RI

[jayt1234]

Awesome. I spent a year at Wellesley College, which is very close to Natick. Right now, I am going to school at Reed College, a small liberal arts college in Portland, Oregon. I am a junior Linguistics major, who also enjoys Classical Studies and Anthropology. I eventually hope to become a public intellectual/college professor. I plan to work in the non-profit sector before becoming a professor, though.

So last year was some of worst weather we have had for a while. We ar about 1 mile west of where you were at Wellesley College at the intersection or rts 135 and 27. If you are there this year stop by and have some free food.

jay

[Tedw9]

I work in a repository at a genetics research laboratory.

[frikativ54]

So last year was some of worst weather we have had for a while. We ar about 1 mile west of where you were at Wellesley College at the intersection or rts 135 and 27. If you are there this year stop by and have some free food.

jay

Thanks for the invitation. I would love to go back to Boston, but I am currently on the West Coast. The airfare and hotel are just too expensive.

Yeah, when I was at Wellesley, I always used to go to Natick Mall and cross the street to eat at Minado's all-you-can-eat sushi. I hope to eventually move back there, but I found Wellesley's administration intolerable.

Shanghai & Tokyo's restaurant would deliver to my dorm, and I used to order from them about every weekend. And I love the snow. Just didn't like a college administration that was so overbearing.

Enjoy Boston! I love the cold weather and the adorable squirrel population!

[XPFO]

My day job I am a technical sales rep for a company in the plastics industry and I also manage pro Mixed Martial Arts fighters.

[woodbat]

Was an manufacturing engineer for 35 years, now retired.

woodbat

[toddhead]

I am a Mainframe Security Specialist for the United States Marine Corps in Virginia. I'm only 32, but somehow got started on mainframes when I was a Marine. I am the youngest senior level mainframer in the Marine Corps by at least 15 years... my future is looking bright because all my bosses will be retired within the next five years.;)

By the way, if there are any computer geeks out there looking for a job please shoot me an e-mail... we have some good positions open where I work in Virginia... and other places around the country.

headingtontd.ctr@mcnosc.usmc.mil

[scottanservitz]

I am an elementary school teacher in NE Ohio and yes, teachers love snow days as much as the kids do!
Scott

[PK]

I am lucky enough to have the greatest wife in the world you has let me be a stay at home Dad with our 3 kids for the past 4+ years and collect game worn jerseys to boot!!!! Our youngest is going to start school next year so I have started going for my Duel Cert Masters Degree in Education & Special Ed that I will complete next April.

[WadeInBmore]

I am a set lighting technician who works on television shows, motion pictures, and commercials...but, because of the strikes I have found myself back in a classroom to finish up my undergrad at Towson University.

[nomarmauerfan]

I am a physical therapist that specializes in treating baseball players.

Mike

[bigtruck260]

I am a Materials (chemical) Manager and Sales & Marketing rep. for a large hospital pharmacy. Just finished my masters degree, so I am looking for openings in account management/marketing/sales.

Dave

[twinsbb17]

I'm a full-time student at Hamline University in St. Paul. During the baseball season, I'm the bat boy for the Twins. It's quite the gig!

[Vintagedeputy]

Former law enforcement officer (12 years), just left in June '07 as a Sergeant with a local Sheriff's Office.

Currently, I own my own business called Proactive Shooters. We teach firearms safety and instruction (mostly to help law abiding citizens get their concealed carry permits - yeah 2nd amendment!)

Jim

[Yankwood]

I am a former architect who now works for Vandelay Industries.

[Rob L]

I'm a geologist working in the environmental field cleaning up contaminated soil and ground water. I am part owner of the company I work at.

[godwulf]

I work as a liaison with the local courts for a non-profit agency that provides various drug-related services, including urinalysis and hair testing, counseling and evaluations. My formal training is as a paralegal.

I could never afford to indulge my collecting hobbies to the extent that I do, if at all, if it weren't for the extra paycheck I collect every month - my retirement pay from the Navy, with which I served on active duty for almost 21 years, almost all of it spent tracking submarines by acoustic analysis. (I was shocked, upon retirement, to find there was so little call for this kind of work in the civilian sector - particularly in Arizona.)

[Redbird64]

I'm an Engineering Manager for a semiconductor company.

[chakes89]

I am a full time college student and during the baseball season I work for sportservice at Fifth Third Field in Dayton,Ohio. Home of the Dayton Dragons.

I am porter in their concessions warehouse.

[AWA85]

Anyone who has an opeing for a Sport Management / Business type position in the near future let me know. This college student will be entering the work field in a VERY SHORT time.





AWA85@live.com

[suave1477]

I am a former architect who now works for Vandelay Industries.


Wre you ever an assistant to the traveling secretary of the NY Yankees? lmaooooo:D :D

[geoff]

I am a Bartender at night and work 5 nights a week doing that.Its fun sometimes to meet different kinds of people and hear there stories.

[gatorcollector]

I work for the Social Security Administration processing disability claims.

[Yankwood]

Wre you ever an assistant to the traveling secretary of the NY Yankees? lmaooooo:D :DAs a matter of fact, yes I was. I was also a Marine biologist, and helped write a situation cemedy.

[eGameUsed]

I am a Sr. Process Engineer for a oil field service company. We manufactured a variety of treatment chemicals for the big oil and gas companies. We work a lot with North Slope Alaska and deep water Gulf of Mexico applications. I also dabble in commercial real estate. However, my first priority and most important job is being a Husband!

Thanks,

[JETEFAN]

I am a contractor and a house rehaber working on a growing rental portfolio. As a part time gig I work undercover exposing rip off artists passing off bad game used items. :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :D

George

[harpt]

I teach Communication Skills at a technical college in Wisconsin.

[twinsbb17]

I teach Communication Skills at a technical college in Wisconsin.

And here I thought all professors had no lives....I'm taking a few Comm Study classes right now at Hamline.

[dcgreg25]

I am a media consultant brokering the sale of radio and television stations across the country.

[TNTtoys]

I am a former architect who now works for Vandelay Industries.

I understand you're having trouble with your business, and are undecided as to whether you should be both an importer/exporter or concentrate on just the importing. Please keep me posted as to what you decide...

[suave1477]

Wre you ever an assistant to the traveling secretary of the NY Yankees? lmaooooo:D :D

You know its funny I had a friend who did that too. I think im actually gonna write a book on coffee tables lol lol Maybe it will get me on to the Regis and Kathy Lee Show lol lol

[grandpahoo]

I'm a lawyer, which obviously means I'm really important.

[grandpahoo]

I work in a repository at a genetics research laboratory.

I was going to make a joke about this being code for "sperm bank," but since people here tend to get offended rather easily I'll refrain.

[grandpahoo]

I'm a geologist working in the environmental field cleaning up contaminated soil and ground water. I am part owner of the company I work at.

Cool stuff. I do a lot of OSHA and EPA work.

[GoTigers]

Design / Develop furniture for Ballard Designs, mostly a catalog company, but have new retail stores in Jacksonville, and Tampa. I've also done furniture for Kathy Ireland's line. Also, I used to design trade show exhibits.

[harpt]

And here I thought all professors had no lives....I'm taking a few Comm Study classes right now at Hamline.


You're more right than you think on the "no life" thing:)

I hear Hamline is a very good school.

[suave1477]

Gotigers I just furnished my bedroom in Kathy Irelands line lol lol thats pretty funny.

I didn't even think it was anything speacial and I happen to be looking up my furniture I just purchased and saw stuff all over the web that its a pretty decent sized furniture line.

[camarokids]

I worked for my father for most life started when I was 14 . My dad owned service/gas stations since 1951 then retired in 2004 .

I quit working for my dad in 2000 and went to Capital One .

It was a great place to work until Capital One figured out how much money they could save by outsourcing our jobs overseas ......I loved working there , it was a lot of fun .....

It was announced July 21 , 2004 they were laying off 1200 workers in Tampa, just 5 weeks after our little boy was born and the day after having jaw surgery .....

I have been a stay at home dad since .........funny how things work out sometimes.......

[mvandor]

Own a web development & hosting biz, largest part providing services to community associations.

Third career. :o

[mattysdad]

I'm a nuclear engineer; I train & qualify licensed control room operators at a nuclear power plant. Prior to that I drove submarines in the Navy. I still haven't figured out what I want to be when I grow up. :D

[Canseco44]

I am the Transportation Director at Huntington I.S.D. Schools in Huntington, Tx. I am also the High School Golf Coach and a Middle School Football Coach. I also repair and paint cars on the side.


Todd Ricks

[bubbrubb25]

I ride my quad in the bush and my bike at the trails

[gatorcollector]

Design / Develop furniture for Ballard Designs, mostly a catalog company, but have new retail stores in Jacksonville, and Tampa. I've also done furniture for Kathy Ireland's line. Also, I used to design trade show exhibits.

You mean Kathy Ireland doesn't actually design her own furniture? ;)

[3arod13]

I am a Chief Warrant Officer 3 in the U.S. Navy. My job in the Navy is Legal Officer. I'm from Syracuse, NY (60-78). Retire this November with 30 year of service.

[GoTigers]

Suave, thats cool..it is a pretty big line, and I still dont understand what she has to do with furniture.

Gator, I have a pretty funny story about how she sat down with one of the designers that had done a certain collection,, and she went on and on about how she designed his collection start to finish..she didnt know who he was...he wasnt happy.

[earlywynnfan]

Elementary school teacher (5th grade) in Willoughby, OH, a Cleveland suburb. Also have part time gigs running adult recreational volleyball leagues, which is where I met my wife.

scottanservitz (SP?), where are you??

Ken

[70to66]

Im a machine operator for General Mills in Missouri

[staindsox]

I just completed my masters degree in December and I am now working in a large law firm in Minneapolis as a library assistant/researcher.

Chris

[davetiki]

I am a Director of Operations for a 15 location restaurant franchise in Southern California.

[sicollector1954@insightbb.com]

I am a recently retired band director of 33 years who is now spending too much money on going out for a long lunch!

[lund6771]

work at a large commercial concrete & masonry company in minneapolis

[ifirocked]

just a simple waiter at a breakfast joint with a bad addiction to game used mets items

[Neely8]

New Jersey State Trooper.

[nate]

Massage Therapist and Owner of a Spa in Tampa

[camarokids]

Hi nate ,
not trying to change the subject , but did you ever find out more info on the glove I bought from ? please email when you can dzscope@earthlink.net . I sen you a message through ebay but never received a response.
Thanks a lot,
David

[nate]

message sent

[skyking26]

just a simple waiter at a breakfast joint with a bad addiction to game used mets items
If interested, I have a gu Mets 83 alternate Kingman jersey signed available. I am buying other items and am selling for that reason only. Send me an email to skyking442@hotmail.com for pictures. $1750 ppd.

[smillard12]

I run a WW sales team for IBM. Living in the Cincinnati I am a long suffering Red's and Bengals fan, nuff said.

Steve

[jboosted92]

I sleep all day, and rock all night

[BMH]

I am the Pro Bat Division Manager for Louisville Slugger. I also design, copy, create all new bat models used in Major League Baseball.

My days are spent making sure the bats being made match the orders and ensuring quality control is being met. Basically, I play with wood...

[GoTigers]

BMH.. sounds like a dream job for most people on this forum... I'd love to make the jump from furniture to bats... Don't be surprised if me resume shows up there.

[Jags Fan Dan]

I am an inside property adjuster, dealing with bank-placed insurance claims. But I worked 5 years doing 1st party property claims, so if you have a home-owners insurance claim and want to run it by me for any recommendations/advice, let me know!

[joelsabi]

senior .net developer until i find an idea for a startup.

[5kRunner]

Bean Counter.

[mwbosoxfan]

Cattle feeder / beef producer - it's what's for dinner!

[BMH]

BMH.. sounds like a dream job for most people on this forum... I'd love to make the jump from furniture to bats... Don't be surprised if me resume shows up there.

Most the time I would agree, it's a fun job. BUT, it does have it's downside. Like this morning, I get an email from Nomar's agent. He is requesting all his bats now be hand turned instead of produced on our CNC. His agent says Nomar can tell the difference between our HT and CNC bats. My problem with his request is we haven't hand turned the bats since the early 80's and Nomar has never used one.

[cjclong]

Assistant district attorney in Texas. Interested that there are so many members of law enforcement in the hobby.

[Blake]

former dishwasher, linecook, nypd undercover/detective/sgt., corporate lawyer, airline corporate counsel/asst treasurer/VP..just starting my next chapter...we´ll see.

G

[MikeSimon]

High School Biology Teacher

[thomecollector]

I am the Pro Bat Division Manager for Louisville Slugger. I also design, copy, create all new bat models used in Major League Baseball.

My days are spent making sure the bats being made match the orders and ensuring quality control is being met. Basically, I play with wood...
BMH,
I would be interested in obtaining some bat records for Jim Thome. Could you email me below. Thanks in advance. Roger

thomecollector@cox.net

[Billyu40]

I sell drugs.......Legally:D

[thomecollector]

I work for a Commercial Glazing contractor. We install curtainwalls in office buildings ..........That's the glass you see on these big office buildings.....:D

[jtnatalierica]

I coach for the Schaumburg Flyers in the prestigeous Northern League, Independent baseball. I've been in Independent baseball for 13 years, managed a year in Caserta, Italy major leagues. Was a batting practice pitcher for the Blue Jays (1984) and Detroit Tigers (1985-1991), was seen in the movies 61*, Hardball, and One in a Million: The Ron LeFlore story. Love this forum waelchli29808@yahoo.com

[OaklandAsFan]

I just saw Hardball on TV a like 2 days ago. What character did you play?

[athletics61]

Inventory control manager.

[obeyone10]

Real Estate Agent in Houston,
Working for a develpor and custom home builder.
Guarantee our investors a 50% return on their money in 12 months. If you are interested, I can send a presentation via email.
Bryan Oberle
281.883.6142

[Danny899]

New Jersey State Trooper.


What class are you and what barracks are you at? Provided you're still on the road?

[metsbats]

I'm a Database Adminstrator (DBA) for a financial services firm and overworked as i've just posted this information in another thread:o

David

[TNTtoys]

I manage a tech team comprised of system administrators ~ they look after MQ Series, WebSphere Application Server, BMC Performance Manager and other assorted Windows server applications.

My last job was as a Production Support manager for a Financial Services firm... and believe me, this is a welcomed change :-)

[nycsports]

I am a Production Manager for a children's book publishing company in New York City. I am also a freelance writer specializing in children's non-fiction books. I have written books on the war in Iraq, teenage violence, and gambling. Most recenlty, I was commissioned to write a children's book about Major League Baseball.

[cjmedina1]

I've been in the security Alarm business for 12 years and decided to start my own company.Its going good just breaking even.Funny thing is the Owner of the company I used to work for Took me to lunch and wants me to come back.If Felt good to tell a multi millionaire to go and do his home work if he wants me to come back:D
Also I'm studying in Becoming Nicet Certified In Fire Systems.In Case for all who want to know what Nicet Stands for here it is

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (http://www.nicet.org/)



Carlie Medina III
carliemedinaiii@sbcglobal.net

[Neely8]

What class are you and what barracks are you at? Provided you're still on the road?

106th and I'm off the road.

[B1SON]

And here I thought all professors had no lives....I'm taking a few Comm Study classes right now at Hamline.


I do not wrap myself in my work, well just the fun part of my work :D.

I am a professor of physical education at North Dakota State University. Obviously I have a lot of student athletes in my major and hence the direction of my collection. Please check out my website, as it was updated recently and I want to know what you think. SIGN THE GUEST BOOK as well please! ;)

[MooseDog]

Consultant in the thoroughbred horse racing industry.

Baseball fan, hockey fan, horse racing...hmm...seems I have a thing for dying sports.

[otismalibu]

Stay at home Dad.

Host high stakes squirrel fights when the kids are at school.

[The Titan]

Host high stakes squirrel fights when the kids are at school.

Nice. :D :p

[Danny899]

106th and I'm off the road.


109th here and still humpin it. Didn't make the cut for the 106th!

[TFig27]

High School Biology Teacher

me too!

[MikeSimon]

me too!

TFig27

Where are you located?

I'm in Canada!!!

It's freezing up here.

[Vintagedeputy]

We should break this down by category - that would be neat to see.

[kylehess10]

I'm a bum :D


Not in school now, but I have a G.E.D. test to take on the 1st of March, then classes start for college on the 7th of April, just a few days before my 18th birthday. As for a job....well....let's just say I don't have one :rolleyes: . I did have a job interview with the Braves a week ago for the Grounds Crew, and I'm currently waiting for them to call back (they said they're suppose to call whether I get the job or not).

[Vintagedeputy]

I'm a bum :D


Not in school now, but I have a G.E.D. test to take on the 1st of March, then classes start for college on the 7th of April, just a few days before my 18th birthday. As for a job....well....let's just say I don't have one :rolleyes: . I did have a job interview with the Braves a week ago for the Grounds Crew, and I'm currently waiting for them to call back (they said they're suppose to call whether I get the job or not).


Good luck Kyle!

I worked for the Richmond Braves for 2 weeks this summer doing some security work. It was fun but man there's NO money in baseball! It was neat getting a paycheck and tax statement from the "Atlanta National League Baseball Club".

Jim

[cohibasmoker]

Just retired from the Atlantic City Police Department after 25 years. In retrospect, I could not have asked for a better career. I met my wife and 19 years later, the marriage is still going strong.

As for retirement, thankfully we made some wise investments along the way and I am now able to stay home and search eBay for hidden treasures.

Every now and again, we head down to Key West. I hate it but I do it all for my wife. I hate fresh fish, Mojitos, cigars, sunshine and fresh air but for my wife, I'll suffer through it.

If there are any forum members thinking about public service, I would highly recommend it. I am 53 years old and not a whole lot of people can retire at that age with a very nice pension and 95% paid health benefits for my wife and I.

Jim

[Neely8]

Just retired from the Atlantic City Police Department after 25 years. In retrospect, I could not have asked for a better career.

You must know Bobby Clark and Rich Andrews then. I have played hockey with and against those two knuckleheads for quite some time now.

[jtnatalierica]

Hello oaklandasfan, I was the Tigers thirdbase coach about halfway thru the movie, as the player comes to third,I'm waving him home, then react to a great play and have to hold him up at third then kick the ground. Took about 2 days to film it. Then, in Hardball, when the kids come into the stadium to see Sammy Sosa, watch the batting-practice pitcher throw a pitch. It's me. Met Billy Crystal, Keanu Reeves, Barry Pepper, Anthony MichaelHall, and Thomas Jane. Great people to be around, not pretenteous at all. Pepper was in some great movies , also Anthony MichaelHall was the kid, Rusty, in Summer Vacation.

[sicollector1954@insightbb.com]

Looking for an outstanding lawyer to answer a couple of legal questions related to a sports company. Thanks for someone contacting me.

[TFig27]

TFig27

Where are you located?

I'm in Canada!!!

It's freezing up here.

I'm in Connecticut in the US. Not too warm here either.

Tom

[EndzoneSports]

I'm a production manager for Trane, manufacturer of commercial/industrial water chillers.

Best regards,

[lisicki]

Information Technology (IT) analyst for Johnson & Johnson

[2000mvpfan]

....FedEx courier,man.When it absolutely,positively has to be there overnight.:D

[DonTheLegend]

I'm a production manager for Trane, manufacturer of commercial/industrial water chillers.

Best regards,

are your units similar/ the same as cooling towers or "swamp coolers".

the company i work for make these units for Symtec and Tecumseh.

im a mechanical engineer and designer / metal fabrication supervisor for a local company.

[grandpahoo]

Looking for an outstanding lawyer to answer a couple of legal questions related to a sports company. Thanks for someone contacting me.

FYI, all lawyers think they're outstanding. Just ask any of us, we'll be happy to tell you how great we are.

[ivo610]

Currently a student on his last college semester. Also have some ownership in some hotels across the midwest.

Does anyone here have FB? Just another way everyone can get connected. Maybe get a group started?

[justinwc80]

Air Force Pilot

[ivo610]

I teach Communication Skills at a technical college in Wisconsin.

Where abouts in Wisc? I did a couple summers at madison area tech.

[JasonBanz]

Never saw this thread before, guess I'll throw my 2 cents in. I am a Correctional Deputy for the Washington County Sheriff's Office in Washington County, Maryland. Great job with great benefits. Until the end of the year I do security part time on an Army base in Ft. Deitrick, Maryland. I do security for the USAMRIID(United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Disease). If anyone saw the movie "Outbreak" the opening part of the movie is supposed to be in that building. Although the building they used in the movie looks nothing like it on the inside or outside.

[Masimen]

I Tour Manage and Production Manage music tours. When a band or artist goes on the road, I am the guy who handles the logistics and oversees the show and tour. Keeps me busy and I travel too much, but I love it!

[70to66]

So does that mean you get band autographs?

[Masimen]

So does that mean you get band autographs?
Only for cute girls! ;)

[70to66]

I meant for yourself, but cute girls are ok also!

[TriplexXxSports]

CAREER: Construction Superintendent for a mid-sized company that works in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. I have 14 subdivisions I over see.

PART TIME: Certified Personal Trainer. I work independently with clients as well as teach various classes including Heath & Nutrition, Body Sculpting, Pilate's, Strength & Conditioning, and Mixed Martial Arts.

FOR FUN: I work on buying and selling Chicago Bears game used memorabilia

[Masimen]

I meant for yourself, but cute girls are ok also!

Yes, actually I do have some nice stuff that I have managed to amass over the years. If I get something signed it will usually be a cool poster from a tour or show in some far away land that I worked on. I enjoy that stuff and will likely hold onto it, but for me it is all about game used bats. The music autographs are a fringe benefit of my career for sure, but my collecting passion is baseball.

[legaleagle92481]

The username kind of gives it away. I am a lawyer and I am involved in politics. Before that I was in accouting.

[shoremen44]

I am a sales manager for...... Jacuzzi...

I travel alot for my job... so you schmoes need to buy me a beer when I come to town

[murfsteve25]

logistics in the air force

[Rob L]

I'm a geologist running an environmental consulting firm (also part owner). We clean up hazardous waste, contaminated soil and groundwater.

[russyurk]

I've worked in sports my entire career. I am currently in the Championships department at the NCAA.

[gorilla777]

I work at a large, independent Financial Planning/Investment Management firm here in SoCal. I have part ownership in the company and work with primarily clientele referred over to me from Schwab and Fidelity.

Ben

[SSB15]

I am a maritime lawyer and deal with boats most of the day.

I am always looking for Reds game used items.

Scott

[tbone90]

I'm vice president of a quick lube company and in charge of operations in Cleveland, Ohio. I feel I'm a very fortunate individual because I love my job and look forward to getting up and going to work everyday!

[harpt]

Where abouts in Wisc? I did a couple summers at madison area tech.

I am at NWTC (Green Bay)

[chakes89]

I've worked in sports my entire career. I am currently in the Championships department at the NCAA.
I am in school right now studying Sport Management and I hope that I can spend my entire professional career in either professional or collegiate athletics.

I am leaning towards something in Sports Marketing but my "dream" so to speak would in the Player Development and Scouting department for a professional baseball team

One can dream....................

[jetersbatboy]

Plain old working forman for a mid size plumbing company in Hawaii. Key word is working!:(

[momen55]

C17 aircraft tech in the air force. :D
28406

[gingi79]

I was a college drop out at 19. I was a file clerk (until the company closed my office.) Then a customer service agent and did so well with my suave phone voice that they promoted me to catalog phone sales. I got cocky since I was pulling in twice what everyone else was and asked for a raise (Then they fired me) Tried door to door sales (until I found out it was a pyramid scheme) Became an account executive for a transportation company with Ford, Chrysler, GM and repo companies (Until I was fired for sleeping with my MILF boss ;)) Did customer service for an insurance company, became a Licensed P&C Broker, left for the money to do phone sales at GEICO and realized at age 24 that I hated my life, myself and every job I ever had. So I went back to college and became an Elementary School teacher just as the economy took a nose dive and the whole country instituted a hiring freeze meaning no new teachers are being offered jobs.

That whole paragraph to tell you.....I am a substitute teacher with dreams of getting a full time gig in an awesome school (like PS 33 in Queens or Lee Avenue in Hicksville, NY) :D

[both-teams-played-hard]

Plain old working forman for a mid size plumbing company in Hawaii. Key word is working!:(
Key word is Hawaii! :)

[sctizzle]

5th grade teacher in NJ...working on my masters to be a principal in a few years hopefully!

Scott

[Ollie]

Feature Film Assistant Editor, trust me not as glamorous as it sounds!

[Fraudfinder!!]

Chief of Police in a small New England city.

[jppopma]

Check another mark down for law enforcement. Guess it shows how some of us share the views on fakes and frauds.

[frikativ54]

Host high stakes squirrel fights when the kids are at school.

:p:D:eek:

[PatrickKB]

I am a UPS driver in Ohio.

[frikativ54]

Don't know if I already responding to this thread, but here goes. I am a senior Anthropology major at Reed College, in Portland, Oregon. I have a campus job as a photographer, taking pics of students at various events. I also spend my days as a political activist, advocating for some causes which don't seem to be very popular among GUU members. Going to head to grad school in a couple of years...

[earlywynnfan]

Don't know if I already responding to this thread, but here goes. I am a senior Anthropology major at Reed College, in Portland, Oregon. I have a campus job as a photographer, taking pics of students at various events. I also spend my days as a political activist, advocating for some causes which don't seem to be very popular among GUU members. Going to head to grad school in a couple of years...

say, I've heard that Portland is on the list of "most beautiful cities in America." Is this true? Are you from there? It's always been somewhere I've wanted to visit.

Ken
earlywynnfan5@hotmail.com

[frikativ54]

say, I've heard that Portland is on the list of "most beautiful cities in America." Is this true? Are you from there? It's always been somewhere I've wanted to visit.

Ken
earlywynnfan5@hotmail.com

Don't know about most beautiful cities, but I was born in Portland and grew up outside of Seattle. Spent a year outside of Boston, and now am living my fifth and final year in Portland. Came back to Portland to attend Reed College, a small liberal arts college of about 1,350 students. If I had my choice, I would move back to Massachusetts, as I love the state.

[ivo610]

I am a UPS driver in Ohio.

"Oh says here this is from the Hibbert group, maybe this will fall off my truck."

A UPS man that collects, that is a big fear of mine. lol

[Mulligans]

Commercial Real Estate Investor and Developer.

[xpress34]

What do I do for a living? Good question...

As my father once told me (and this quote comes from a great book, 'The Richest Man in Babylon'):

'Always remember that no matter what job you have - you are ALWAYS working for yourself.'

That said, for a living I am a Father, a Husband, a Son, a Brother, etc. and I support my family as Field Supervisor / Trainer for a Contract Cable Installer.

In my 'previous life', I have worked for some of the largest companies in the world - GE, Chase Manhattan (JP Morgan Chase), US West (Qwest), Nike, Rawlings and the DoD (12 years USAF/RES/ANG) as a Weapons Specialist on F-4s, f-16s and a Crew Chief on C-130s. I also attended Texas Tech (on and off for 3 years - '83, '85, '87) and the University of North Texas ('89-'91). I intend to go back and finish my degree - I have over 170 hours (well more than most degrees require) because I couldn't decide on a major.

I have also had some interesting 'side jobs' over the years - the Easter Bunny at a Mall, a 'Security' officer at Coors Field above the Bullpens in 1995, an extra in a few movies while growing up in Dallas (Including Oliver Stone's 'Born on the 4th of July' & 'JFK' - I got to meet both Tom Cruise and Gary Oldman - and I was chosen for a speaking part by Oliver Stone in 4th of July. It was never used, but I got directed by Oliver Stone for about 20 minutes!)

I am awaiting a settlement from an auto accident that happened last year and may go PT or even quit if I get enough to pay my bills off and go back to school at Johnson&Wales and pursue my Liberal Arts Degree and a Degree in Sports Management. The wife and I plan to move to AZ when the kid graduates in couple of years - great place to be to become an MLB Scout!

Sorry for the 'NOVEL'...

All the best -

Chris

[scrinjun]

"Oh says here this is from the Hibbert group, maybe this will fall off my truck."

A UPS man that collects, that is a big fear of mine. lol

That's a scary thought :eek:

I am the Technical Director of a historic performing arts center.

[Rob]

I guess I am a "ball expert"

I am a urologist in the Philly area.

[xpress34]

I guess I am a "ball expert"

I am a urologist in the Philly area.

Rob -

Wouldn't that make you more of an expert on 'corked bats'??? :rolleyes:

- Chris

[frikativ54]

Rob -

Wouldn't that make you more of an expert on 'corked bats'??? :rolleyes:

- Chris

That is too funny. Some great humor to be found on these boards, the Lofton thread and now this. :p

[ivo610]

I guess I am a "ball expert"

I am a urologist in the Philly area.

Ok so I have this weird leakage I was wondering if you could give me some advice... should I post pictures on here?

jk, I couldnt resist

[GarkoCollector]

Therapist for abused and behaviorally challenged children

[jtnatalierica]

Hi, I manage/Coach in Independent baseball. I've been in the Frontier League, Northern League, Central League, All-American Association, Managed in Caserta, Italy of their top division, am currently pitching coach of the Greek National team, was in the movies "61*", "Hardball", and "One in a Million, the Ron LeFlore story". Nothing as far as this year yet, but, after 13 years, I think staying home for a summer will regenerate my batteries.

[godwulf]

Hi, I manage/Coach in Independent baseball. I've been in the Frontier League, Northern League, Central League, All-American Association, Managed in Caserta, Italy of their top division, am currently pitching coach of the Greek National team, was in the movies "61*", "Hardball", and "One in a Million, the Ron LeFlore story". Nothing as far as this year yet, but, after 13 years, I think staying home for a summer will regenerate my batteries.

I don't envy you what I assume is a certain lack of job security, and having to travel as much as I'm sure you've had to do...but aside from that, I do envy you your Baseball career. I'd love to read a book that you might write about your experiences.

A question I always ask players and coaches, is how much of your own stuff do you save/collect? I'm assuming at least a jersey and cap from each team?

[Texstros]

Investor among other things..

[Mulligans]

Had to revive this....I am a Full Time GU Collector.....Just kidding of course but getting very close to it...... ;)

[jtnatalierica]

Coach/Manage in Independent baseball leagues. Been in Mason City, Iowa, Kalamazoo, Mich., Parkersburgh, W. Va (Steve Swisher was my G.M. and got to work with Nick Swisher when he was in 9th grade), Albany, Ga., San Angelo, Tx., Caserta, Italy, Columbia, Mizzouri (Jim Gentile was the manager), Sioux Falls, S. Dakota (Doc Edwards was the manager), Schaumburg, Ill., and Brantford, Canada (Home of Wayne Gretzky). Been in the Northern League, Frontier League, Central League etc. Got uniforms signed by Gary Templeton, Ralph Garr, Kevin Polcovich, and my big one signed by Sadahara Oh. Great job, way to much travel. I was in the movie 61* and am lookming for memorabilia from that movie.

[freddiefreeman5]

Property Manager

[Shipp_96]

I am the lead Technical Illustrator for my company. I also am a freelance Graphic Designer, which was my career for over a decade before my current position.

[BCWhite13]

US Army, 22 years. Retiring soon to move on to another career.

[happyyoungster]

Patrol Officer - SE Wisconsin.
10 years +

[brewcrew]

What jurisdiction are you in (PM me if you don't want to say it on the board)? I was an ADA in Milwaukee County for almost six years. Hated to leave Wisconsin, but we have a much better life and future for our kids in San Antonio.

Hoping to be prosecuting again soon down here in Texas. :D

[ncbadges]

Chief Probation / Parole Officer for the State of NC


ncb

[lcstate collector]

Middle School Computer Teacher
11+ years

[maverick14]

No "job" for me although I do work alot as a medical student, another year and I'll have graduated and be moving on the residency.

[eyanks]

Had to bump this up again for the newbies...I'm a phys ed teacher, so I get to wear all my jerseys to work! :cool:

[AstrosGU]

I am a middle school teacher and football coach.

[TwinLakesPark]

I own several IT and Consulting companies in the Tampa Bay and Orlando area. Server/Managed Hosting Services, Emergency Management - Disaster Recovery and Debris Management Software, and FEMA Public Assistance Grant Management Consultancy for local governments.

I am always looking to invest in/purchase new businesses.

It is my dream to own an MLB team one day.

[xpress34]

It's been almost 2 years sine I posted this:


What do I do for a living? Good question...

As my father once told me (and this quote comes from a great book, 'The Richest Man in Babylon'):

'Always remember that no matter what job you have - you are ALWAYS working for yourself.'

That said, for a living I am a Father, a Husband, a Son, a Brother, etc. and I support my family as Field Supervisor / Trainer for a Contract Cable Installer.

In my 'previous life', I have worked for some of the largest companies in the world - GE, Chase Manhattan (JP Morgan Chase), US West (Qwest), Nike, Rawlings and the DoD (12 years USAF/RES/ANG) as a Weapons Specialist on F-4s, f-16s and a Crew Chief on C-130s. I also attended Texas Tech (on and off for 3 years - '83, '85, '87) and the University of North Texas ('89-'91). I intend to go back and finish my degree - I have over 170 hours (well more than most degrees require) because I couldn't decide on a major.

I have also had some interesting 'side jobs' over the years - the Easter Bunny at a Mall, a 'Security' officer at Coors Field above the Bullpens in 1995, an extra in a few movies while growing up in Dallas (Including Oliver Stone's 'Born on the 4th of July' & 'JFK' - I got to meet both Tom Cruise and Gary Oldman - and I was chosen for a speaking part by Oliver Stone in 4th of July. It was never used, but I got directed by Oliver Stone for about 20 minutes!)

I am awaiting a settlement from an auto accident that happened last year and may go PT or even quit if I get enough to pay my bills off and go back to school at Johnson&Wales and pursue my Liberal Arts Degree and a Degree in Sports Management. The wife and I plan to move to AZ when the kid graduates in couple of years - great place to be to become an MLB Scout!

Sorry for the 'NOVEL'...

So I thought it might be time for an 'update'...

The settlement wasn't as big as I had hoped - paid down a few bills and added a few items - and haven't yet gone back to school. Considering the 'on-line' route.

As of June this past year (2012) I am now the Director of Safety and Risk Management for the same cable contractor (for Comcast) that I have been with since 2005.

We have absorbed three more contractors since my 1st post on this thread (Jan 11, 2011) and now cover almost the entire state of Colorado. We are the second largest cable company in Colorado next to Comcast.

The wife and I still have dreams of relocating to Phoenix, AZ (year round baseball) and starting my own custom bat company ( I use to make bats - hand turned - PT for Rawlings at Coors Field).

Our son graduated High School last May (2012), so now we are more free to concentrate on what we want to do.

- Smitty

[NEFAN]

Retired Army (33 yrs) Helicopter Pilot, now working as a contractor teaching Military pilots.

[jwal23]

Chemical Operator, I live about halfway between Houston and Beaumont (used to play against Jay Bruce and his Bruins a hand full of times a year in our local tourneys/district games) but work for BP down in Texas City (right next to Galveston)

[prichmond]

i have worked as a vineyard manager/ farmer in the napa valley for the past 20 years. jeeze i am old

pete

[mook03005]

Retired Army (33 yrs) Helicopter Pilot, now working as a contractor teaching Military pilots.

NEFAN what Airframe did you fly? were you dual-rated? I work as an Aviation Enforcement Agent for U.S. Customs flying in blackhawks and DASH-8's looking for drugs smuggling etc....occasionally i've worked with ICE Agent Randall "Thrill Hill" former UM and NFL WR.

[OSUBucksCollector]

NEFAN. You wouldn't be at Mother Rucker would you?

[OSUBucksCollector]

My brother is at the career course now at Ft Rucker and I spent some time there while I was at ft benning and he was in his initial helicopter training there.

[JDubbs73]

Currently, CFO for an alternative energy solutions start-up. Moonlight as a business advisory consultant to a few smaller market-cap companies. Schooled as an accountant.

[emst51]

Im a store manager for AutoZone with the hopes one day I can relocate to the Atlanta Area.

[baseballfan0721]

Natural Gas Plant Operator

[sox83cubs84]

Retired Old Fart.;)

Dave Miedema

[5toolplayer]

I make sure nothing bad happens to high profile Americans when they visit other countries. :cool: I'm gone 10 months out of the year but really collect hard when I'm home.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x369/5toolplayer/Jolie.jpg

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x369/5toolplayer/ObamaDetail.jpg

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x369/5toolplayer/McCainDetail.jpg

[gingi79]

I make sure nothing bad happens to high profile Americans when they visit other countries. :cool: I'm gone 10 months out of the year but really collect hard when I'm home.

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x369/5toolplayer/Jolie.jpg

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x369/5toolplayer/ObamaDetail.jpg

http://i1178.photobucket.com/albums/x369/5toolplayer/McCainDetail.jpg

Wow Scott. Just wow man.

[snick33]

Pipefitter from the Pittsburgh area