So then...what do we do for a living?

Jamie · 22nd September 2007, 17:48

Just inspired by the one of the other threads I wondered if there were any trends regarding our careers?

I was originally a car and motorcycle mechanic before starting work at the local Water Company in 1985...since then I have worked in the same industry in a variety of engineering roles and laterly as a technical training specialist for the Water industry doing stuff like Butt Fusion and Electrofusion (polyethylene Welding)

My most recent Job is Project manager for a Utility training company called (D*****p) oops...now Utilise.... I still train sometimes...it has taken me all over the UK and to paces like China, The UAE, Ireland and the US of A. its been a fascianting Career...but lots of pressure these days.

How about you folks...whats you Job history?

Gryphon · 22nd September 2007, 17:59

Jamie I wouldn't know where to start LOL you name it i seem to have done it Started working in the mill when i was 15 started travelling when i was 16 and didn't stop till my son was born. I have done mill work Foundry work Mechanic, AA patrol man, Managed shops, warehouse manager, Stock controll (In a brewery in Australia) And so the list continues untill i got into computers about 12-15 years ago i am now self employed sorting out computer problems in peoples homes. But within the next month i should be opening a shop doing the same sort of thing.

sworks · 22nd September 2007, 18:07

I served my time with Austin Rover starting in 1987. In about 1991 we also became a Hyundai dealer and in 1993 we finnished with Rover and stayed with Hyundai. I worked for that company for 12 years and got to the point where i was taken for granted and became unhappy. I left to go to the company i am with now as they were rover and i wanted to return to the brand. As i returned to the rover brand the company also became Hyundai (bonus) so i walked into a job almost as the top tech as my whole career was on these 2 brands. The company has a very good reputation so there was pressure to do well. We took on other brands Suzuki, ford and Vauxhall and it's fairly unique that i work on all brands. Every day is different as i can work on a rover then a Vauxhall then a ford. I have trained in all brands and my qualifications are :-

Apprentiship upto and including National Craftsman award
MG Rover Excellence - Advanced (top 3% at time of closure)
Hyundai master tech
Ford Senior tech
Vauxhall tech
Suzuki tech
Accredited technician (motor trade version of corgi registered tradesmen for gas)
as well as mot and thatcham approved
I think i am very lucky as this year is my 20th year in the trade and i still enjoy every minuite of it.

Tatts · 22nd September 2007, 18:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamie-Biker in a suit

starting work at the local Water Company in 1985...but lots of pressure these days.

Sure there's a pun there somewhere!

Anyway:-

1977-1979 Apprentice toolmaker

1979-2001 Royal Air Force

2001-2002. St James University Hospital, Leeds. Administrative Officer

2002–2002 B&Q Supercentre, Salesman on Showrooms

2002–2003 BT Contract, Ministry of Defence Operator/Directory enquires

2003–2003 Barnsley Technical College, Asst Site Administrative Officer

2003–2003 Ventura, Customer Service Advisor

2003–2004 Royal Mail, Customer Service Advisor

2004–2006 BT Contract, Ministry of Defence Operator/Directory enquires

2006–2007 Adecco/Fujitsu contract supporting the NHS Connecting for Health Service Desk

2007-Present Working for the Probation Service in a roundabout way, monitoring alarms & CCTV in a Bail Hostel

Greeners · 22nd September 2007, 18:28

Mines pretty dull in comparison......started out withBT, then moved up in various companies (all telecoms) ending up as a contracts manger for a multi million pound contract. Lasted 239 days before telling them to stick it.

In the meantime, my wife bought her own florist and became pregnant within in the space of a couple of months.

So I ended up as shop manager short term...............................

7 years later after a 2nd child, she went back to the shop and I went in search of employment.

Took a job as a HATO (Highways Agency Traffic Officer), did that for a couple of years, and now I have the glorious title of "Route Steward" with responsibility for the M25........

75ContempSE · 22nd September 2007, 18:44

Well I’m only 25 so mine is not really a long story, I started off working behind a bar when I left school after my A levels, then I got a job working for a company called T&S which is the head office for supercigs and dillions newsagents just doing admin work, then I took a year out and went to see the world, blew loads of my parents money, but hey I’ve been to over 20 different countries, then I came back and got a job working for the local council in there corporate services, dealing with council policy and after 3 years at university, I’m now a Project Services Manager for Central Government based in Birmingham, and they now pay me sheds loads of dosh which is always good travelling to London about once a week. Loads of fun and I love my job, basically I look at implementing showcase events for different groups to highlight a range of different issues that effect us all, the last one was a campaign to encourage kids in poor areas to stay at school or even just attend so they can get a good education. A lot of my work sees me working with all local authorities, so look out as I may be in a town near you all very soon.

Andrew

tourerfogey · 22nd September 2007, 18:47

Quote from Greeners :- Took a job as a HATO (Highways Agency Traffic Officer), did that for a couple of years, and now I have the glorious title of "Route Steward" with responsibility for the M25........

Ahhh, so it's YOUR fault!

Dave Goody · 22nd September 2007, 18:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamie-Biker in a suit

Just inspired by the one of the other threads I wondered if there were any trends regarding our careers?

I was originally a car and motorcycle mechanic before starting work at the local Water Company in 1985...since then I have worked in the same industry in a variety of engineering roles and laterly as a technical training specialist for the Water industry doing stuff like Butt Fusion and Electrofusion (polyethylene Welding)

My most recent Job is Project manager for a Utility training company called Develop.... I still train sometimes...it has taken me all over the UK and to paces like China, The UAE, Ireland and the US of A. its been a fascianting Career...but lots of pressure these days.

How about you folks...whats you Job history?

Not too certain what Butt fusion is but I think I would like it done to a few people I deal with

Dave

Greeners · 22nd September 2007, 18:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by tourerfogey

Quote from Greeners :- Took a job as a HATO (Highways Agency Traffic Officer), did that for a couple of years, and now I have the glorious title of "Route Steward" with responsibility for the M25........

Ahhh, so it's YOUR fault!

Nope...it's all the silly buggers that use it at the same time.....at 3 in the morning it's empty....

carlpenn · 22nd September 2007, 19:00

Well, after leaving school I worked on a Dairy Farm for a couple of years, followed on by more Agricultural Work.

Hurt my Back and had to find something a little less strenious, so got a job with my Mother at a Curtain Factory !! Stayed there for a while and moved on to various other little jobs.

Worked for Morrisons Supermarket as well as Safeways, then moved on to work for a Wines and Spirits Bottlers, left there became a Taxi Driver, left that and got a job as a Stores person, followed that job with a Fork Lift Drivers position for a printing firm, after that I got a position at the University of Wolverhampton, was there for two and a half years.

After that job I stayed home to look after my Son and now I work in a Call Centre......

Not very Glam I am afraid .........

22nd September 2007, 17:48	#1
Jamie Posted a thing or two In Limbo Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,685 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 6 Posts	So then...what do we do for a living? Just inspired by the one of the other threads I wondered if there were any trends regarding our careers? I was originally a car and motorcycle mechanic before starting work at the local Water Company in 1985...since then I have worked in the same industry in a variety of engineering roles and laterly as a technical training specialist for the Water industry doing stuff like Butt Fusion and Electrofusion (polyethylene Welding) My most recent Job is Project manager for a Utility training company called (D****p) oops...now Utilise.... I still train sometimes...it has taken me all over the UK and to paces like China, The UAE, Ireland and the US of A. its been a fascianting Career...but lots of pressure these days. How about you folks...whats you Job history? __________________ Finally given up trying to buy the last new rover V8 from Bristol, 2 years of haggling got me nowhere! Last edited by Jamie; 25th February 2009 at 17:30..*

22nd September 2007, 18:07	#3
sworks This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer, Classic mini Cooper S, Abarth 595 competizione, MG TF and a Hyundai Tucson PHEV Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 13,085 Thanks: 1,033 Thanked 1,686 Times in 1,040 Posts	I served my time with Austin Rover starting in 1987. In about 1991 we also became a Hyundai dealer and in 1993 we finnished with Rover and stayed with Hyundai. I worked for that company for 12 years and got to the point where i was taken for granted and became unhappy. I left to go to the company i am with now as they were rover and i wanted to return to the brand. As i returned to the rover brand the company also became Hyundai (bonus) so i walked into a job almost as the top tech as my whole career was on these 2 brands. The company has a very good reputation so there was pressure to do well. We took on other brands Suzuki, ford and Vauxhall and it's fairly unique that i work on all brands. Every day is different as i can work on a rover then a Vauxhall then a ford. I have trained in all brands and my qualifications are :- Apprentiship upto and including National Craftsman award MG Rover Excellence - Advanced (top 3% at time of closure) Hyundai master tech Ford Senior tech Vauxhall tech Suzuki tech Accredited technician (motor trade version of corgi registered tradesmen for gas) as well as mot and thatcham approved I think i am very lucky as this year is my 20th year in the trade and i still enjoy every minuite of it. __________________ ................................................. 'Marmite' Possibly one of the most famous 75 tourers produced! left the production line as the last of only Three Rover 75 tourers produced in Trophy Yellow. 48 hours later Longbridge closed. The last sold ordered 75 Tourer. Paid for by the Phoenix Four and handed over by John Towers to the Warwickshire Northampton Air ambulance service as a Rapid Response vehicle Last edited by sworks; 22nd September 2007 at 18:19.. Reason: add on

22nd September 2007, 18:28	#5
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Mines pretty dull in comparison......started out withBT, then moved up in various companies (all telecoms) ending up as a contracts manger for a multi million pound contract. Lasted 239 days before telling them to stick it. In the meantime, my wife bought her own florist and became pregnant within in the space of a couple of months. So I ended up as shop manager short term............................... 7 years later after a 2nd child, she went back to the shop and I went in search of employment. Took a job as a HATO (Highways Agency Traffic Officer), did that for a couple of years, and now I have the glorious title of "Route Steward" with responsibility for the M25........ __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

22nd September 2007, 18:44	#6
75ContempSE Loves to post Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE Auto Join Date: May 2007 Location: Walsall Posts: 498 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well I’m only 25 so mine is not really a long story, I started off working behind a bar when I left school after my A levels, then I got a job working for a company called T&S which is the head office for supercigs and dillions newsagents just doing admin work, then I took a year out and went to see the world, blew loads of my parents money, but hey I’ve been to over 20 different countries, then I came back and got a job working for the local council in there corporate services, dealing with council policy and after 3 years at university, I’m now a Project Services Manager for Central Government based in Birmingham, and they now pay me sheds loads of dosh which is always good travelling to London about once a week. Loads of fun and I love my job, basically I look at implementing showcase events for different groups to highlight a range of different issues that effect us all, the last one was a campaign to encourage kids in poor areas to stay at school or even just attend so they can get a good education. A lot of my work sees me working with all local authorities, so look out as I may be in a town near you all very soon. Andrew __________________ 75ContempSE

22nd September 2007, 19:00	#10
carlpenn This is my second home 2000 Wedgey Blue 2.5V6 Beauty Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bilston Posts: 4,486 Thanks: 36 Thanked 29 Times in 16 Posts	Well, after leaving school I worked on a Dairy Farm for a couple of years, followed on by more Agricultural Work. Hurt my Back and had to find something a little less strenious, so got a job with my Mother at a Curtain Factory !! Stayed there for a while and moved on to various other little jobs. Worked for Morrisons Supermarket as well as Safeways, then moved on to work for a Wines and Spirits Bottlers, left there became a Taxi Driver, left that and got a job as a Stores person, followed that job with a Fork Lift Drivers position for a printing firm, after that I got a position at the University of Wolverhampton, was there for two and a half years. After that job I stayed home to look after my Son and now I work in a Call Centre...... Not very Glam I am afraid ......... __________________ 2.5V6 Auto: Work carried out so far: Crankcase Breather Pipe replaced, O/S CV Joint replaced, Starter Motor Repair Kit Fitted, Front Suspension Overhauled.

22nd September 2007, 17:59	#2
Gryphon Passed Away 75 CDT Connoisseur + VW Trike + Kawasaki 1000LTD Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Summer wine country Posts: 885 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Jamie I wouldn't know where to start LOL you name it i seem to have done it Started working in the mill when i was 15 started travelling when i was 16 and didn't stop till my son was born. I have done mill work Foundry work Mechanic, AA patrol man, Managed shops, warehouse manager, Stock controll (In a brewery in Australia) And so the list continues untill i got into computers about 12-15 years ago i am now self employed sorting out computer problems in peoples homes. But within the next month i should be opening a shop doing the same sort of thing.

22nd September 2007, 18:47	#7
tourerfogey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Quote from Greeners :- *Took a job as a HATO (Highways Agency Traffic Officer), did that for a couple of years, and now I have the glorious title of "Route Steward" with responsibility for the M25........* Ahhh, so it's YOUR fault!