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  • #251
    iknowurider
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    Welcome Rina ~
    I'm hooked on the written word, so a printing press sounds cool to me + you get to walk to work. Right on Enjoy the site. PEACE
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    Ramble0nRina
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    I'm a copier in a family
    I'm a copier in a family printing press accually more fun then it sounds and i live 10 feet from my job :), Rina
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    I work in a lovely office
    I work in a lovely office during the day punching a keyboard. (which is where I am right now lol) they pay so little attention to me here , its quite hilarious really. There was one day where i did 2 hours of actual work in a 8 hour period. I swear i'm living the script from Office Space . Aside from that i'm also the editor, writer and photographer for Cincy Groove Magazine ( http://www.cincygroove.com ). I just started it not too long ago and plan on making it my day job by the end of the year. I have been shooting concert photos for 10 years and have ben a website designer for 6 years so starting the music magazine website seemed like the next logical step. I would love it if people would go check it out and let me know what you think http://www.cincygroove.com Scott
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    On The Road Again
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    Sometimes wonder about the gainful part
    Been down so many roads. . . Papermills. Roughnecking in the offshore oilpatch (got the dislocated hip to show for it). Sold textbooks in Mississippi, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Real Estate appraiser. For the past 13 years I've been an Environmental Codes Enforcement Officer for the largest city in a small southern state. The last 7-8 years I've supervised around 7 officers. Our job is NOT to shed light, but to tell people to clean up their nasty yards - repair or remove that clunker rusting in your front yard - pick up that dumpsite you've created. . . All that and so much more! Keeps the neighborhoods from becoming so rundown. Actually helps keep the crime down. Try as they might, they can't MAKE me wear a badge. A well chosen word gets better results than a shiny piece of tin. Enough ramble. Time to go to what keeps me sane(?) - writing lyrics and torturing my guitar. . . Peace
  • #255
    iknowurider
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    Thanks Barbara ~ Name that toon
    I've taken the Grateful Dead quiz thats on his songfinder link. Sometimes it's not as easy as it sounds. Kinda knocked me down a few pegs, but it is fun to play.
  • #256
    Barbara
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    A Deadhead with a truly interesting day job!
    Check this out! http://politics.guardian.co.uk/whitehall/story/0,,2211663,00.html
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    My hubby owns his own construction/remodeling company. Today I will be sanding and staining trim and doors for a job.Love the work, but the fumes are gonna get me again! Gonna break out the ipod loaded with my fav GD tunes and go...Peace,Gigi
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    Friendly Skies
    I fly all over the country for a few different airlines on contract. My I feel like a sell out sometimes but I get to see a whole lot from above and Im always remembering when I fly over familiar places
  • #259
    thndrbill
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    Then one day you find ten years have gone behind you . .
    I have ben self-employed for a long time, the last twenty years or so as a landscape contractor. I never intended to start a business. It kind of creeped up on me, little by little. I was going to college and needed money and knew how to fix sprinklers, so I started doing that. I wanted to practice my spanish so I hired a guy from El Salvador, who turned out to be better at the trade than I was. I like meeting people and don't mind selling things, so I kept selling jobs. My worker had an uncle and a cousin who had a nephew who had a brother-in-law. We all started working together. I got married and had kids to support. Now I really needed money. Suddenly, it seemed, I had an honest-to-God business with dozens of employees, all kinds of deadlines and responsibilities, stress and o yes, money. Now I work for really rich people in Silicon Valley and wonder how I ended up doing this instead of one of the many other things I was more interested in. I still have my original employees and now they have families and houses and responsibilities too. More puzzled than complaining. Things are never so bad that they can't get worse and, so far as work goes, this is actually pretty good.
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    Warlock
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    A carpenter! Yaay! #2 man
    A carpenter! Yaay! #2 man tho. So that's not to baaaad! A dream we dreamed one afternoon long ago... ________________________ www.autoquoteresearch.com
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Me and My Day Job
What is it that you do, anyway?
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Submitted by GratefulTreadHead on Mon, 07/31/2023 - 12:07

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Hey everyone in this awesome forum! 👋 I thought I'd introduce myself and share a bit about my day job. I'm a house painter based right here in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia! 🇦🇺

I absolutely love what I do – transforming homes both inside and out with a splash of color and a touch of magic. From giving exteriors a fresh new look to adding personality to interiors, it's all about creating spaces that truly feel like home. 🌈🖌️

Currently, I'm part of a fantastic team at "Australian Painting and Maintenance Services Pty. Ltd." 🏢 Our crew is a bunch of skilled painters who take great pride in our work. We're all about delivering top-notch results, using high-quality materials to make sure our clients' visions come to life! 💪

If you're curious about our work or just love to see some impressive before-and-after shots, you can check out our website at australianpainting.com.au. We're always excited to showcase our projects and inspire others with our passion for painting! 🎉
Oh, and before I wrap up, I have to mention that besides my passion for house painting, I'm an avid Grateful Dead fan too! 🌹🎶 Their music has been the soundtrack to many of my painting sessions, creating a groovy and inspiring atmosphere. Some of my all-time favorite Grateful Dead songs are "Ripple," "Sugar Magnolia," and "Touch of Grey" - they never fail to lift my spirits! 🎵✨

Speaking of Australia, the Grateful Dead did have a memorable live show here! 🇦🇺🎤 In 1981, they graced the stage at the Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey, which was broadcasted live on the radio, reaching Deadheads worldwide, including us fans in Australia. Although they never performed a live show down under, their music and influence have certainly traveled far and wide, touching the hearts of many grateful fans across the globe. 🌏🌈 Keep on truckin', fellow Deadheads! 🚚💀🌹

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Submitted by iGrateful on Fri, 08/04/2023 - 06:59

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So I just started my post-retirement gig with Trader Joe's
I love this place! The people, the employees, the food... all good!
If you have not been to a Trader Joe's in your area, go check it out and tell me what you think. Either way, I feel good about myself helping people find and prepare quality foods they'll enjoy at a reasonable price.

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Submitted by rreich_69 on Thu, 08/31/2023 - 16:33

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Engineering. First five years out of college was civil/construction in Eugene, OR. Since 1997 it's been software/internet/web in Boulder, CO. What a long strange trip it's been.

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Submitted by abmterrapin on Thu, 09/07/2023 - 11:42

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Previously a Billing Program Manager with Quality Improvement & Mgmt. training from both Xerox & GE. Looking for a new gig that is DeadHead Friendly!