Whatcha doooin?

[newty]

Thought it might be fun to see what people do for a living here on the forum.
Since we own (or owned) Moombas, it's safe to say most of us are Blue collar working folk, or just a little smarter with our money.
I work for GE at a natural gas fired 240mw dual cycle power plant for the local utility.
Literally we wear blue collared shirts...

[mmandley]

I work for Intel in the Chemical Waste Department.

Think of all the chemicals that a Fab uses to make the processor chips, (15 different types), all that chemical waste comes to my area, we either treat it for recycle, or collect it and ship it to a recycle company.

I run, maintain, and repair all the treatment systems. I am a senior lead tech, do new hire training, and get forced to work nights for 2015 to train the new night shift guys. Can't wait to get back to my day shift hours.

Also I work 12.5 hour days but I literally only work 14 days a month, plus with seniority I get more then 6 weeks a year off. Mostly I burn them in the short PNW summers on the boat.

[KG's Supra24]

CPA - Small public practice

[sandm]

distribution center asst. mgr for a regional(soon to be national) retail chain called Shopko. opening 50+stores this year :)

[slipperyrockTKE300]

I'm a Senior Mechanical Designer in the North American Research and Development Dept for a multi national corporation that is a global leader in power and automation technologies. Company is based in Zurich, Switzerland.

I design the external enclosures and internal mechanical systems for medium voltage (15/38kV 1200/4000A) magnetically actuated outdoor circuit breakers and reclosures (single and 3 phase).

Been doing this for 20 years. Prior to that I was a staff photographer for General Dynamics Corp.

[smorris7]

Manage the Life and Annuity division of a NMO National Marketing Organization. American Group Insurance services. We have 1000s of agents all over the country that specialize in Life Insurance, Annuities and Senior products like Medicare Supplements, Long Term Care, ect.


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[Gabbyg88]

I work for cryogenic gas company as a Lead Project Specialist. I spec, design and coordinate cryogenic gas gas systems including oxygen, argon, nitrogen and hydrogen.

[Boonejeepin]

I work for an insurance company. I manage appraisers who specialize in auto and RV damage.

[wolfeman131]

I'm the Head Ringmaster & Lead Animal Trainer for The Wolfe Family Circus.

[mikenehrkorn]

I'm a Solution Architect for the Blue Cross Blue Shield programs in IL, TX, OK, NM and MT -- basically we set the IT standards and architect the technical solutions used across the enterprise.

Great idea for a post!!

[mikenehrkorn]

Though Drew's job also sounds a lot like my home life. :)

[trayson]

Thought it might be fun to see what people do for a living here on the forum.
Since we own (or owned) Moombas, it's safe to say most of us are Blue collar working folk, or just a little smarter with our money.
I work for GE at a natural gas fired 240mw dual cycle power plant for the local utility.
Literally we wear blue collared shirts...

So you kinda work for my company! I didn't realize that.

I am a CPA/MBA and work as a Senior Accountant for Clark Public Utilities, the local public utility for electricity and water. And yes, we own the River Road Generating Plant that Newty works at...

[newty]

So you kinda work for my company! I didn't realize that.
Part of that restraining order thing.

[Woody929]

For the last 5 years I decided what products live and die as well as where they live on shelf for the world's largest salty snack maker.

As of a few weeks ago I've put away my Grim Reaper gown, and now work for the parent company leading the shelf thing for the chips as well as the beverages.

[slipperyrockTKE300]

"I am a CPA/MBA and work as a Senior Accountant for Clark Public Utilities, the local public utility for electricity and water. And yes, we own the River Road Generating Plant that Newty works at... "

I've got a patent on some of the equipment you guys use. Don't go blaming me during the next power outage.

[liquid_acid]

I am a civil estimator. I work for a company that builds roads, bridges, watermains, storm and sanitary sewers and wind farms. I put the bids/tenders together. I do a lot of math.

[slipperyrockTKE300]

Newty's hypothesis:

"Since we own (or owned) Moombas, it's safe to say most of us are Blue collar working folk, or just a little smarter with our money."

I'd say that given the small sampling of replies, that Moomba owners are indeed educated folk and mostly are "white collar workers"

and we do know how to spend our dollars wisely.

[newty]

How very good of you to point that out.

[KG's Supra24]

I'm a little surprised by the number of corporate jobs.

[jmvotto]

Besides that circus job, :cool: pretty well rounded group, IMO . I am a small business owner dabbling in investments, insurance and tax work..

[13mobiusLSV]

Regional airline captain, fly the Midwest and east coast.


2013 Moomba Mobius LSV

[valleywine]

I farm wine grapes and almonds with my family. I am also the director of operations for a large raisin receiving plant, dehydrator, packer and grower who supplies mostly the commercial bulk market.

Interesting to hear what everybody does.

[moombahighrider]

I have a custom residential electronics integration business. We specialize in middle to high-end home audio, theater, automation and networking systems in telluride, Colorado and the surrounding area.

[wolff supra21v]

I am a licenses electrical engineer for working for Wegman Electric a electrical contracting company. I design the electrical systems in all kinds of buildings.

[Jason05216]

I own a small meat processing company. We mostly produce shelf stable meat snacks like snack sticks and jerky.

[bergermaister]

Marketing Manager for a small software company - a developer of solutions to monitor the performance and security of servers in small to medium size companies. (We help keep you utilities guys in NERC-CIP compliance too)

Also have done a bit of freelance design work over the years.

[gregski]

I'm an engineer in a large corporation.

There appear to be several accountants and engineers in this group. My experience is that both have a knack for analyzing and balancing costs, benefits and value and are less likely to be swayed by "bling". If anything, the stereotype in my mind is that the biggest, baddest most expensive boats are owned by more of the "blue collar" workers. It seems to me that the only people that should be able to afford a $100k+ wakeboard boat would be doctors but I haven't met one yet.

[sivs1]

I am a Human Resources Analyst for a very large semi conductor company. I specialize in Healthcare, Benefits and Compensation. And yes, I analyze everything when it comes to balancing costs, benefits and value. Walking through the boat show I really was saying to my self why spend 100k+ on something that will do the same thing my boat already does? I know a few CEO's with boats and they aren't crazy with bling, in fact one has a Mondo.

[bergermaister]

If anything, the stereotype in my mind is that the biggest, baddest most expensive boats are owned by more of the "blue collar" workers. It seems to me that the only people that should be able to afford a $100k+ wakeboard boat would be doctors but I haven't met one yet.

Interesting perspective. I've pictured a stereotype that the $100k + price range of boat is for the "turn-key" guy, that you go out in his garage, and if he actually has a toolbox, the only thing you'll find in it is a check book.

But I've been wrong before.

Once.

[trayson]

But I've been wrong before.

Once.

I once thought I was wrong, turns out I was mistaken.



There was a huge thread on WW about "what do you do, and what boat/towrig do you have". It quickly turned into a dong-swinging contest with everyone posting up not only their boat, but all their toys and how much of everything was paid off...

[csm]

I work for a large Risk/HR Consulting/Benefits Outsourcing firm. I manage system implementations for our new clients, specifically for our Health & Welfare benefits outsourcing business.

My company provides a ton of flexibility, so 2 years ago, we moved out to the lake, and I work 100% from home (aside from 4-5 weeks of travel per year.) I get to spend a lot more time with the kids, meet them at the bus stop, and be on the lake by 5:00 any weekday that we want to.

[trayson]

I work for a large Risk/HR Consulting/Benefits Outsourcing firm. I manage system implementations for our new clients, specifically for our Health & Welfare benefits outsourcing business.

My company provides a ton of flexibility, so 2 years ago, we moved out to the lake, and I work 100% from home (aside from 4-5 weeks of travel per year.) I get to spend a lot more time with the kids, meet them at the bus stop, and be on the lake by 5:00 any weekday that we want to.

That sounds pretty fantastic. My wife and I both get off work at 4pm, and it's 15 minutes to the launch from home, 5 minutes from work. so it's not too bad. No travel required for my job and 4 to 6 weeks of vacation per year. It works out. But we plan to retire somewhere that has an under 30 minute drive to really good ski resorts but still has boating all summer.

[bergermaister]

That does sound awesome CSM. My wife works from home (sales) but does have to travel a few times every couple months. There is absolutely NO REASON why I couldn't work from home with my current position 99% of the time except for the old school "at work 8-5" mentality of certain individuals here. Can't teach an old dinosaur new tricks I guess.

[trayson]

That does sound awesome CSM. My wife works from home (sales) but does have to travel a few times every couple months. There is absolutely NO REASON why I couldn't work from home with my current position 99% of the time except for the old school "at work 8-5" mentality of certain individuals here. Can't teach an old dinosaur new tricks I guess.

And I know how much you love you job...

[patrick232]

Small business owner of www.electro-generalplastics.com a custom vacuum forming company with 2 locations. Hope one day to produce some parts used in a Moomba or other boats. Wife is a MRI tech at the local Children's Hospital. Tales of a small business owner that the corporate types don't always get. We review the cost of every little thing, haven't put a TV on the wall for training as I donlt get the ROI vs o buddy that works for a large insurance carrier went and replaced thousands of them last year, had to use or lose the money.

[Outback Skid]

I'm a commercial banker for a regional bank in Indiana & Kentucky. Not near the flexibility as CSM, but I'm able to get to the lake occasionally on a weekday for some client entertainment.

[drb59]

I am a CPA for a large public technology company. Unfortunately, we have a June 30 year end so I squeeze in 2 weeks of vacation in July/August but ensure I am at our cottage every weekend in the summer.

[deerfield]

I'm a commercial banker

same here

[Andy Digital]

I install audio systems around my motivational speaking schedule

Otherwise you can normally find me in a van down by the river

[slipperyrockTKE300]

I see that nose growing!

Which river? A true Pittsburgher would have stated where the van was parked in proximity to Heinz Field, AND he/she would spell the name of the river correctly :)

[MoombaPat]

Marine Special Operations Command

Surprised I haven't seen any military members on here!

Then again.... Its expensive!

[bergermaister]

I see that nose growing!

Which river? A true Pittsburgher would have stated where the van was parked in proximity to Heinz Field, AND he/she would spell the name of the river correctly :)

That's a tribute to the late great Chris Farley. AKA Matt Foley - the motivational speaker. You ever SNL bro?

http://www.hulu.com/watch/4183

[slipperyrockTKE300]

"That's a tribute to the late great Chris Farley. AKA Matt Foley - the motivational speaker. You ever SNL bro? "

Of course I realize where this comes from (you may not have been born when this aired).

Dude, your from Washington, you don't get it.

Yinzers in da burgh would understand the joke n' at ...and be able to spell the name of the river correctly.

FYI - there are 3 rivers.

[Rakkasan]

Marine Special Operations Command

Surprised I haven't seen any military members on here!

Then again.... Its expensive!

I'm not embarrassed by what I do for a living but I don't like to advertise it on open forums for security reasons.

[rdlangston13]

I work for Schlumberger which is the largest oilfield services company in the world. I am a Deep Water Cementing Field Supervisor/Specialist and I currently work on the ultra deep water drill ship the Noble Bob Douglas. I work 21 days on and then 21 days off. And I used to wear a blue collar but they are swapping us all to orange.

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[tarheelskier]

I'm a commercial banker... I'm able to get to the lake occasionally on a weekday for some client entertainment.

I'm a commercial banker too. Usually my client entertainment involves golf, looks like I am going to need to do some more entertaining on the boat!!

[tgoody14]

I'm not embarrassed by what I do for a living but I don't like to advertise it on open forums for security reasons.

Same Traffic. I will throw out a teaser for you guys tho...

I'm a "Seeker" of the international game of Hide and Seek...

[rdlangston13]

same traffic. I will throw out a teaser for you guys tho...

I'm a "seeker" of the international game of hide and seek...

secret agent man!

[Rakkasan]

secret agent man!

Shh. I've already said to much

[tgoody14]

shh. I've already said to much

lol
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[kaneboats]

I sell hotdogs at the ballpark.

[slipperyrockTKE300]

"I sell hotdogs at the ballpark."

Sorta knowing you, I bet this is an honest answer.

You do this as a volunteer to benefit a charity organization don't you?

[kaneboats]

Nope. Just trying to feed my family.

[rsinger]

I work at trying to retire, but the wife and I keep buying big ticket items, like boats, campers, trucks. Now she wants to re-do the kitchen/dining room, and we're putting a roof over the camper, then she wants a deck, a gazebo. Oh, forgot since I got a new truck last year to pull our new camper that we got last year, she'll want a new car soon..

It goes on and on, and I still don't see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Actually I'm tech support for a service provider for Cisco Telephony gear.

[996scott]

Dentist, I keep my Fridays open to get up to the lake.

[jzelt]

Very cool read. Not a Moomba so delete it if it isn't allowed :).
Corp Systems analyst/programmer for large steel manufacturer. (Not US Steel).

And slipperyrockTKE300, the 3 rivers would be the Mon, Ohiya, and dat odda one. (Good trick question...).

[slipperyrockTKE300]

Only a guy from Western Pa would know the correct way to say "Ohiya" :)

[viking]

PWI - Of Course!

[slipperyrockTKE300]

^^ We see that!