SuperT Posted March 23, 2006 Posted March 23, 2006 I actually am a placement engineer. Have you ever seen those 'Crane Games' in arcades with the big fluffy stuffed animals? It is my job to make them appear accessible, but in all actuality, make them damn near impossible to get. It's really quite tricky, but I ranked 8th overall in the nation last year in my placements ($1 to toys 'yanked' ratio - in the industry we call it the DTTYR). It really is rewarding, and challenging. You have to walk a fine line between difficulty and impossibility. The clientele can catch on if NOBODY ever wins (they get discouraged and stop putting money in the machine and then NOBODY ;-) wins), so you have to keep that in mind. Also, it's kind of like putting a puzzle together blindfolded. You have to anticipate which toys are going to get pulled and make sure that all the other toys remain a challenge. Many of the newer guys make the toys on top difficult, but once one or two go - things open up and it's a free-for-all. I'm sure you've seen this happen before. When you do next time, just say to yourself, "F'ing New Guy".
NJLimoDriver Posted April 1, 2006 Posted April 1, 2006 I am a logistician - make sure that our equipment gets supported by having spare and repair parts at the right place and the right time - cheers Mike
NJLimoDriver Posted April 1, 2006 Posted April 1, 2006 » I work for an engineering consultant in the construction materials testing » and enviromental fields. I do foundation inspections on shallow and deep » foundation systems and testing on everything from the concrete, masonry, » steel, fireproofing and pavements right up to the roof materials. Hi Bob - Mike
NJLimoDriver Posted April 1, 2006 Posted April 1, 2006 » A Union I.B.E.W electrician in NYC... Jimmy2 no work:-D - Hi Jimmy - MIke
SmokinLightning Posted April 1, 2006 Posted April 1, 2006 I do mechanical design for an emergency lighting company. I design the fixture enclosures (cast alum, sheetmetal, injection molded plastics, etc), and also handle the photometrics side of things (lighting layouts for customers). I also do contract work on the side for the same company, graphic design and print media (spec sheets, catalogs, advertisments, etc.) If that isn't enough to keep me busy, my wife and I also do some web design on the side...
genevapics Posted April 1, 2006 Posted April 1, 2006 » I actually am a placement engineer. » » Have you ever seen those 'Crane Games' in arcades with the big fluffy » stuffed animals? It is my job to make them appear accessible, but in all » actuality, make them damn near impossible to get. It's really quite » tricky, but I ranked 8th overall in the nation last year in my placements » ($1 to toys 'yanked' ratio - in the industry we call it the DTTYR). How in the world does someone get into this line of work? Or did you just place yourself into it?:-D
SuperT Posted April 1, 2006 Posted April 1, 2006 » How in the world does someone get into this line of work? Or did you just » place yourself into it?:-D Like I've never heard that one before. . . I just know what I want and I GRAB it. . .
kingfisher59 Posted April 8, 2006 Posted April 8, 2006 » » I enjoy seeing what other folks on the board do for a living. » » » Space Shuttle Door Gunner ;-) Hell of a job ya got there waldo ..... I myself own a landscape/Lawnservice company and do snow removal in the winter.....
tattoodad13 Posted April 8, 2006 Posted April 8, 2006 Dispatch manager for a truck brokerage company.
BigSlick Posted April 8, 2006 Posted April 8, 2006 Service Manager at a Chevrolet Dealership. Yesssss. I am that guy.:-) People think I am in the business of fixing cars. No. I fix people.
Lemon Posted April 9, 2006 Posted April 9, 2006 I'm a student right now. Right now I'm in the army, with 3 months left. After that I'll work with something for a couple months, then resume my studies. Something has to pay for this addictive hobby :-P
SuperT Posted April 12, 2006 Posted April 12, 2006 » Service Manager at a Chevrolet Dealership. Yesssss. I am that guy.:-) » People think I am in the business of fixing cars. No. I fix people. I used to sell software and hardware to people like you. UCS, ADP, R&R???
sillyrib Posted April 12, 2006 Posted April 12, 2006 Art Director security, holographics, packaging but majored in Architecture
BigSlick Posted April 13, 2006 Posted April 13, 2006 » » Service Manager at a Chevrolet Dealership. Yesssss. I am that guy.:-) » » People think I am in the business of fixing cars. No. I fix » people. » » I used to sell software and hardware to people like you. UCS, ADP, R&R??? We use ADP coupled with a multi point program called ARGIS. What sw and hw did you sell?
nic Posted April 13, 2006 Posted April 13, 2006 » I enjoy seeing what other folks on the board do for a living... My real job says I'm a "Senior IT Systems Support Tech". That means if no one else can fix it, then I have too. I'm starting an IT consulting company though, so soon "Owner, Consultant" will be my new title. :-P
tacmedic Posted April 13, 2006 Posted April 13, 2006 » I am a Wireless Telcom Technician for the major wireless carrier here in » the US. can you hear me now?:-D
tacmedic Posted April 13, 2006 Posted April 13, 2006 well it's easy to see i'm the poorest one here...i'm a paramedic for our local county ems service....and part time volunteer gynocologist whenever possible:-D
fuente2000 Posted April 13, 2006 Posted April 13, 2006 » I enjoy seeing what other folks on the board do for a living.......I manage » commercial real estate. Shopping Centers are my specialty.....what » supports your habano habit? I am the Operations Manager for the largest privately owned vending service company (i.e. Vending machines with Coke, Pepsi, Candy, Snacks, etc...) in Florida. And Lisa (the First lady) encourages my cigar habit ;-) - My monthly cigar budget is always blown out of the water! (LOL)
joerose Posted April 16, 2006 Posted April 16, 2006 Burned out attorney, looking to get out at the earliest. Have my own practice and have for about 25 years. Enough is enough already.» » I enjoy seeing what other folks on the board do for a living.......I » manage » » commercial real estate. Shopping Centers are my specialty.....what » » supports your habano habit? » » I am the Operations Manager for the largest privately owned vending » service company (i.e. Vending machines with Coke, Pepsi, Candy, Snacks, » etc...) in Florida. » » And Lisa (the First lady) encourages my cigar habit ;-) - My monthly cigar » budget is always blown out of the water! (LOL)
Tave1225 Posted April 16, 2006 Posted April 16, 2006 Social Worker. Working with persons with a mental illness.:-)
fuente2000 Posted April 17, 2006 Posted April 17, 2006 » Social Worker. Working with persons with a mental illness.:-) You should get along with all of us here really well :-D
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