What do you or did you do for a living?

[DXSMac]

I was a Federal Auditor. NO NO, I did NOT work for the IRS!!!!

Post Federal Retirement, I did some substitute teaching in high schools and had fun.

Now, I just volunteer in my RV.

[bott8961]

US Navy 30 years - retired Feb 2011, Master Chief Electronics Technician. Now I volunteer a couple a days a week as a caseworker with the Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society.

[rattleNsmoke]

Piano player in a whore house

[phrogpilot73]

My wife is Active Duty, in the Navy.

I spent 10 years on Active Duty in the Marine Corps, and now am in the Marine Corps Reserve. I'm also currently a Federal Civil Servant who teaches young Marines how to kill our nations enemies with Close Air Support. I love the people I work with, and the job - but even better is that during our 6 classes we teach a year, I camp for the last week - during our Live Fire exercise, since the RV park on base is 7 minutes from the OP!

[retiredff2009]

I worked as a tech rep/service manager/owner on various copiers/mimeos/duplicators/fax/computers for over 25 years. Then worked on Hoveround powerchairs for 6 years. I also served as a volunteer firefighter for over 32 years serving my last year (2009) as a fire chief for a local department until my health issues got in the way and doctors told me to quit or I wouldn't make it much longer. I was in the USMC back in 1965-1968, nat'l guard also in 1972-1976 & NC Nat'l guard for 1 year in 1985.

[dwaynerz]

Freight train conductor for 7 years, now training to be an engineer.

i dont get to drive the train, i cant clang the bell
but let this train jump the tracks and see who catches well........

sorry, couldnt resist

[djmac1964]

Line haul driver for a regional freight company. In other words, a truck driver.

[stonekeepers]

I have worked all my life in the IT industry...started as a card punch operator in the early 70's and became a computer programmer before there were college degrees. :-) Currently, I support legacy systems (computer programs that were written 20 years ago) and am waiting for my job to end and hopefully a decent severance. I am a couple of years too young to take early retirement, but many years too old to find another job.

My partner in crime retired this year from his job of 33 years as a COBOL programmer.

Looking forward to roaming around spending our children's inheritance.

[MillerTime]

I currently work a GM/ Toyota group of dealerships in their collision center as mechanic and body tech.

Started in construction at 14, joined Army Reserves at 17 as a 51tango- design management, technical engineer.
-Worked contruction on civilian side for a couple years and then auto insurance adjuster while going to OSU, then into body shops(better money than people think).
-Started a heavy equipment construction company in '07, but '08 really hurt so its been moving slow.
-Been farming/ranching since I was a kid. Started a ag based trucking company mid '11 and hauled and sold many, many tons of hay to here in central OK, since the drought was so bad.
-hoping can make some money on calves if my wheat comes up!

[Gizmo0706]

I am a Signal maintainer for a class one railroad which just means my job is to make sure everything with wires or electronics stays working and is tested per the great FRA standards. The DW is RN in the OB department of the local hospital.

[MillerTime]

Originally Posted by rattleNsmoke

Piano player in a whore house

When I grow up I want to be like rattleNsmoke!!

[dfskinner]

Little bit of everything here, what a diverse group of people.....

Naval Intelligence from 1983-2004; retired in 2004; Systems Engineer for Lockheed Martin IS&GS (Information Systems & Global Solutions) for the Intelligence Community for 7 years; and now Systems Integration Engineer for "The SI" organization for the Intelligence Community......
Love the work that I do and really enjoy being part of the community and company I currently work for.....

I'm pretty young (45-50 age group) so I've got some time until I can completely retire....

Wife, business owner (several different ones since 1990); currently taking it easy waiting for the next weekend trip.....

[Norman - Ann]

Retired last year from a auto parts company after 36 years. The company had 6 stores when I started and 42 when I left. I started as a parts delivery driver and over the next 36 years did every job in the company except payroll. Last job was system administrator on the main frame computer. Lots of fun self taught on the job. The wife retired from many jobs stay at home mom at the same time ran a child care (in all about 18 years) worked as an office manager for three different dental offices. Also during these times we had time for fresh kids from the city, foreign exchange students and Foster kids. We now winter in Daytona beach and summer in Vermont. We face two children four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. What a great life.

[jwwilson]

Did 32 years as a Paramedic in the County EMS system! Retired for about 6 months then got bored. I am now doing IT support for a medical practice part time.

[ShebaGinger]

Retired from USAF. Semi retired from post military service. Work in the Information Technology Field both in the USAF and in civilian life.

[WRROST]

Retired last April after 40 years in research for two major oil company's,
Amoco oil and than BP. Worked mostly as a pilot plant operator and lab
technician. Was fun in the beginning, but not the last 10 years.

[bobuk1]

Retied Wal-Mart store mgr. in 97. Retired from local bank (maientance and janitor). Now I sub in our county school system, nice , if we want to go somewhere I can just say no.

[geodavis]

Facilities Director for a Lutheran Outdoor Ministry Center with 640 acres of grounds and 13 buildings and a campground.

[Doc and Tam]

Retired Army Sergeant First Class (E-7). 21 years worth. Started as a Combat Engineer building bridges and then became a Medic. Now working full time as a Firefighter / Paramedic in Northern Virginia and part time in the local Emergency Room.

DW - She has the toughest job. She's a Nanny for 3 little boys who love to camp with us.

[Alan JS]

I was in medical practice, Board Certified in Family Medicine for 26 years. Became disabled 2 years ago and quickly learning there is so much more to life than work.
This year we purchased two motorhomes and planning trips to locations not too far away. My DW is in charge of our pets and meal purchases. I look forward to doing the grilling and she is in the galley. We are having a wonderful time with so many resorts to choose from.
The worries are gone and I don't dread my "pager" going off anymore.