What pays your bills?

[Specknreds]

I'll try to make this short. I'm a third generation sawmill hand. My grandfather built sawmills all over the world. I started team roping, calf roping, and bulldogging at 13 years old. I went pro at 17. It made me a good living paying for college and starting up a successful trucking company. I roped in the pro's until I got married at 25. It sucked that I had to grow up, but I made a good run having fun while it lasted. I still helped out my family on the sawmill till they shut it down in 03'. I was getting really burned out with the trucking company and sold the majority of the stock in the company. I now work for a very large marine and land defense contractor. I started out as a "sparky" high voltage electrician and I am now over a branch facility. I plan on retiring as a charter boat captain, what I truly love, just being on the water.

 

[onelochevy]

I actually work for the same company as specknreds. Don't love the job but it pays the bills.

 

[usingmyrights]

I'm new here so I guess I'll start being social. I'm a corrections officer at a max security forensic mental health unit.

 

[fender66]

I'm new here so I guess I'll start being social. I'm a corrections officer at a max security forensic mental health unit.

Great to have you aboard. Don't be afraid to be more social. We like when we can add to the "family". Welcome!

 

[Brine]

Just realized I never posted to this thread.

I'm an operations manager for a custom closet company. Been with the company for 12+ years.

 

[Blue Jacket]

20 Years U.S. Navy Cryptology, 12 years Industrial Security, 12 Years as Medical Informational Specialist. Currently retired and enjoying life with the wife.

 

[fender66]

Just realized I never posted to this thread.

I'm an operations manager for a custom closet company. Been with the company for 12+ years.

Brine....bring one of those closets up here for me. My wife has taken over ours. I don't fit anymore! #-o

 

[Popeye]

Just realized I never posted to this thread.

I'm an operations manager for a custom closet company. Been with the company for 12+ years.

Brine....bring one of those closets up here for me. My wife has taken over ours. I don't fit anymore! #-o

Is that one way of saying you've come out of the closet?

 

[lbursell]

I'm new here so I guess I'll start being social. I'm a corrections officer at a max security forensic mental health unit.

Welcome to another under-paid, unappreciated and over-worked corrections professional.

 

[HuntOR]

I am paying for my boat project by working as a Firefighter/Paramedic. Love the job, it's just unfortunate that someone has to be having a bad day for me to be busy.

 

[usingmyrights]

I've been doing corrections now for a few years. Started working the jail of a major city (JSO). Been at my current for a little over 3 years. Hoping to make Sgt on one of the next couple sgt interviews. I like in my last interview about if I think that policy should never be broken. I broke one that it clearly states in bold not to do what I did. So you can guess my answer to that.

 

[cavman138]

Wow, I'm glad I started this. I have learned a lot about all y'all. Nice to know we have so many different people on here.

 

[bcbouy]

im an equipment operator for metro vancouver.been here for 15 years.when i need extra $ i do a couple of overtime shifts,which really seems to tick some people off when i say that,but i get paid really well.

 

[LonLB]

Currently Un-employed, and seeking meaningful employment.

This past year I worked removing, and installing docks, boat hoists, delivering boats, minor repairs etc.
This brings in enough income, but insurance from my wife's job has gotten so expensive that job shopping has virtually become insurance shopping. :shock:


Otherwise I was department manager at Azure boats/Bennington Marine. I was there for 10 years. I was in charge of engine installation and hull prep departments, and worked on special projects with engineering/marketing in my department. We sold out to Sea Fox, and I can't relocate because I share custody with my ex wife of my son, and because I love fishing here. There are more important things in life than $$$$

I've been around boats, and boating, as well as the industry long enough that I'm seeking employment at other companies.
Starcraft, Smoker Craft, Rinker, Polar Kraft, to name a few.

 

[perchin]

Currently Un-employed, and seeking meaningful employment.

This past year I worked removing, and installing docks, boat hoists, delivering boats, minor repairs etc.
This brings in enough income, but insurance from my wife's job has gotten so expensive that job shopping has virtually become insurance shopping. :shock:


Otherwise I was department manager at Azure boats/Bennington Marine. I was there for 10 years. I was in charge of engine installation and hull prep departments, and worked on special projects with engineering/marketing in my department. We sold out to Sea Fox, and I can't relocate because I share custody with my ex wife of my son, and because I love fishing here. There are more important things in life than $$$$

I've been around boats, and boating, as well as the industry long enough that I'm seeking employment at other companies.
Starcraft, Smoker Craft, Rinker, Polar Kraft, to name a few.

Do you have any interest in climbing towers? How old are you? Do you mind traveling away from home for extended periods?

My company is looking at expanding from 10 crews to 15 crews in the next couple months.

 

[Popeye]

Do you have any interest in climbing towers? How old are you? Do you mind traveling away from home for extended periods?

Dude, I've seen some of the towers you climb. Don't you guys have to get O2 certified and wear O2 masks when you're up that high? :mrgreen:

 

[Jonhig]

Hey guys, I'm John and a newb here. I bought my first boat a few weeks ago....12' Mirrocraft with a 18 hp Evinrude. Waiting for the spring thaw to make it my own.

The good state of New Jersey pays my bills...I'm a 26 year vet of the State Police. Soon to be retired. Woo hoo!

 

[fender66]

Hey guys, I'm John and a newb here. I bought my first boat a few weeks ago....12' Mirrocraft with a 18 hp Evinrude. Waiting for the spring thaw to make it my own.

The good state of New Jersey pays my bills...I'm a 26 year vet of the State Police. Soon to be retired. Woo hoo!

Hey Honhig....welcome to TinBoats....and thanks for your service. We have a couple of your brothers here from different parts of the country. Glad to have you here.

 

[moi]

opcorn: Been retired for years but got some high yield investments that keep the Sylvan & 20 hp Merc running & fresh Senkos available when needed. :beer:

 

[Jim]

opcorn: Been retired for years but got some high yield investments that keep the Sylvan & 20 hp Merc running & fresh Senkos available when needed. :beer:

Moi,
YOur going to have to take me out fishing at least once this year! 8)