What's Everyone Do For A Living??

[ivo610]

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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]

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Commercial Real Estate Investor and Developer.

[xpress34]

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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]

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"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

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

[Rob]

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I guess I am a "ball expert"

I am a urologist in the Philly area.

[xpress34]

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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'???

- Chris

[frikativ54]

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Rob -

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

- Chris

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

[ivo610]

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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]

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Therapist for abused and behaviorally challenged children

[jtnatalierica]

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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]

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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]

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Investor among other things..

[Mulligans]

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

[jtnatalierica]

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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]

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Property Manager