So, what's your day job?

[BeMoreFrench]

Most of my life as a paramedic then switched to life assistant. Also industrial cleaning (machines, window cleaning of course, new residential buildings before appartments are sold, etc...) most of the time self-employed contractor, been a pro musician and bass teacher for more than a decade and now recycling tech, mostly recovering plastic waste.

I can tell i'm a master at recovering any **** that happens

 

[fdeck]

Industrial physicist, developing scientific instruments, mostly for chemical analysis.

 

[rtslinger]

I feel I should add It data base administrator for both Made 2 Mange as well as Salesforce
I create and maintain new items in BOMS (Bills of Materials)
29 years left that out

 

[kobass]

Self-employed manufacturer's representative specializing in RF/microwave electronics.

 

[Jigmay]

Music Teacher, Grades K-6. I get to play music everyday and I’m a Rock Star in the eye of 6 year olds.

 

[Wild_Bill_57]

I Didn’t think to add Part Time Paid / Volunteer Fire Fighter / Paramedic for Local FD since 1990.

 

[rodl2005]

Groundsman/ maintenance at a govt school. Since '96.

Low pay, low stress. It suits me.

I don't think about work when I'm not AT work... almost never anyway.

Cut it down to 4 days/week 10 yrs ago, as it was too much doing gigs and working full time. Often 3 gigs a week... plus day job... perhaps a rehearsal... nup!

I'll cut the day job completely in a couple of years.

 

[Deleted member 394181]

We've all heard that when some retire their life goes to poop. Then they become recluses and die. All because they can't do their job anymore. Not me. My new purpose in life, after family, is Bass Guitars. Hope I can still play in my death bed, whenever. Its now my job.

 

[motoman]

Mechanic

 

[fokof]

Tech director/Soundman in a Music venue

 

[hbarcat]

It seems to me that there is a higher proportion of the more "cerebral" occupations among bassists than among other musicians.

There are quite a few engineers and technologists among us, and also the skilled trades.

 

[ColdEye]

Social Worker. Assigned mostly to homeless outreach but more with Aged/Disabled now.

 

[Bunk McNulty]

My old school once asked me if I'd counsel graduates about careers. After I got done laughing, I told them to forget about it.
1. Department store janitor.
2. Dishwasher.
3. Broke musician.
4. Office secretary. (Took typing in high school. Best class of all.)
5. Assistant public relations writer for a big university.
6. Editor for an industrial trade magazine.
7. Broke musician.
8. Consultant, Plastics Packaging Division, Technomic Inc.*
9. Broke musician.
10. Editor of a couple trade magazines for conference organizers.
11. Wine salesman. Retail, wholesale, importing.
12. Weekend warrior and neighborhood wine "expert."

*In 1988, I helped write an early study on the markets for recycled plastic containers, titled "The Impact of Recycling On the Plastics Food Packaging Industry." I was an industry star for about a year. Of course, most of it is totally irrelevant now.

 

[Hurricane Jimmie]

So Anyway, retired from AT&T about 12 years ago. I had a very nice management career with them, and they were very generous to me. Being on stage as a musician also helped me in my career. I had zero fear of speaking to groups and structuring and presenting our ideas...kind of like making a good set list. In my last assignment, I joined a corporate band that played several employee and charity events. Some of the most talented folks I'd ever played with.

After I retired, I was able to say 'Yes' to a lot more music opportunities. For several years, I played in 4 different bands and also subbed for my bass buddies (who would sub for me).

Thanks to the OP for teaching our kids and making the world a little kinder. We need more of you.

 

[donhank]

Retired three months ago - Volunteer Coordinator for Meals on Wheels of Denton County.

 

[DirtDog]

I'm Major Metal.

What happens when you get promoted to LCOL?

 

[ThudThudThud]

I provide the lights that others work to keep on.

 

[ThudThudThud]

Retired three months ago - Volunteer Coordinator for Meals on Wheels of Denton County.

Noble stuff.

 

[waver]

Financial Advisor.

 

[Plake]