Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: camtheman on November 21, 2011, 07:03:45 PM
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just curious what everybody does for work
I myself am an appliance repairman
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I work for a shop painting Fiberglass and Wood doors/frames and PVC windows.
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Heavy duty mechanic
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work for my dad hes a gas fitter and owns his own company, wink wink anybody got no heat ;D
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"interior accustical partitions mechanic"....aka steelstuds....er just drywaller.
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work for my dad hes a gas fitter and owns his own company, wink wink anybody got no heat ;D
so as a gas fitter you're a metal fusion technologist then eh?
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Refrigeration mechanic/gas fitter
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Artist, historian, writer, teacher, coach, parent...
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Victim Services & Volunteer Scout Leader
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heavy duty mechanic
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I work at a 24/7 day care centre.
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Whats work? I fish full time
you always gotta rub it in.......not fair
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I was just scanning down the "what do you do?" responses, not noticing whom they were from. My eye stuck on the one saying he worked at a 24/7 daycare -- and I thought WHAT? Then I saw it was from Rodney, and I had my first out-loud laugh of the day. Very, very funny!
Myself, I'm a teacher of sorts, but I'm doing some serious rehearsing for retirement. I do love this forum.
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Personal Training Manager at a Fitness Club.
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I am retired and hope to fish lots! ;D
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FISHING FULL TIME.
lol just kidding all tho I wish, I'm still student..
I work at a 24/7 day care centre.
I bet you are ;D
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It's interesting that most of the fisherman I know and meet, work in trades as a profession. Is it because they have more time to fish? Or do people with professions, other than trades, have other types of interests?
I am a partsman for a heavy duty engine, generator, heavy truck dealer/distributor. So I guess I fall in to the category of trades too ;D
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I am enrolled at a 24/7 day care centre.
Hey Rodney, I fixed your typo for ya!!
;D ;D
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Manages a computer department and also an independant insurance/financial broker for Customplan Financial Advisors.............
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Full time student
Red Seal Professional Cook . <<------- I need work lol !
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Civil Engineer. I work in development.
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Red Seal Cook
Former tradesman
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Architect - Anyone looking to design a house
;D
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I grade wood at a lumber mill ;)
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WOW everyone is pretty much a trades person hahah...
I only work as a shuttle driver for Coast Hotel :-[....
Graveyards at that too.... :-[
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Financial Service Manager for Mr. Jim Pattision 4 days & 3 days Realtor for Mcdonald Realty in 3 weeks. Going to have to take vacation time to fish next year :(
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Electronic service technician - self employed.
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Disability :'(
Full time student: Business Administration + Payroll (but in the end still on disability) :'(
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Automotive painter at a collision repair shop
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Electrical Engineer. I design silicon chips.
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Quality Assurance Analyst for a software/hardware company. I test things.
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I am a rope access technician just finished helping put the new roof on bc place. But I am now starting my own business providing on rope services:
Inspections, painting, caulking any area of building exterior repair.
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E-commerce technician
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Software consultant
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Entomology research technician - perform research on insects
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Manage Contact Centre Operations for a very large telecommunications company!
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Purchasing and inventory managment for a manufacturing company
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ford parts,backcounterman
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Chartered Accountant:
1. Controller (Accounting Manager) for a very well known boat/yacht dealer (#1 dealer in Canada for 2011)
2. Facilitator (teach, facilitate, and mark) for the CA School of Business
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H2S Consultant in Iraq....35days on and 35 off
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Software Developer. I think I worked at the same company as DavidD before ;D
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Retired two years ago and am thinking I should have done it 5 years ago. Now fish twice a week and only during the week. Just got my first OAP cheque in October and bought a bottle of very expensive single malt scotch, mmmmmmmm nice.
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I am a linguist and polyglot, and I work as a full-time language teacher and curriculum developer.
I am also a certified translator with the STIBC (Society of Translators and Interpreters of British Columbia).
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business student in accounting, working at a cemetery during summer break
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fishing guide up north / student
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Materials Engineer. I manage a soils testing lab.
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Security Consultant I sell things :)
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Fireman
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I am a linguist and polyglot, and I work as a full-time language teacher and curriculum developer.
I am also a certified translator with the STIBC (Society of Translators and Interpreters of British Columbia).
SO thats how you learned to whisper to fish so well
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Student at bcit taking piping foundation, From their I will get into the oil and gas industry.
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Engineering Manager (control systems for sawmills)
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Retired but build and repair rods, when I'm not fishing
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retired aircanada captain.
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Former retailer for chevron and now I am doing a carpentry apprenticeship with my old man.
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Bank Manager... :-[
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My present job is Mr Nanny :o ;D :D ....actually been a pt. time evangelist for ALOT of YRS....but not accepting or set up for donations...worked in saw mills ,drove 48 pass. bus & 15 pass. van , 2 dif psy. gr homes...as activity wkr ..give out meds...house control (both positions were sleep in the home positions...ok as I was single at the time & got 2 full days off...2 yrs college / some classes sociology & psychology )
& did building cleaning as a sub contractor...talk about get in shape!!!! 145 lbs & fit as a pro boxer at th time...could rope skip 30 minutes a day 5 days wk to boot.
Then was a floor waxer for aprox 9 yrs... Must of did about 250 dif building locations ...re-wax buildings every month/3 months etc...ya name it banks ,big industrial plants ,car repair shops, car dealerships..some with 5 dif alarm pads on & on....
Plus some jobs like on a cattle ranch....tractor & cutting hay...in summer...juvenile gr home...(main duty was cooking....had to be creative in that one believe me...everyone liked the food but gee that was a challenging job as it was kinda "fly by my pants" ...get the cook book out...)
Worked as. Scrambler in a Segram's bottling plant near the NWR/ Braid St / Coq when they needed wkrs for the Christmas buying rush...
WOW ...crazy memories working in that plant ( they shut the plant down after many yrs & opened another bigger plant in USA or whatever????
I was loading the bottling line with empty bottles then they zipped down the line ...filled with alcohol...labels...boxed...on to warehouse to trucks...railway cars...Had to load the scrambler with 4/6/9 bottles at ONE TIME...depending on size of bottles...if a bottle broke...& I had to stop the machine...literally 3 - 4 guys in shirts & ties would come out of no where to hurry ya up ...(clean up the glass) & tell ya to get that line going!!!!!!!!!
At least 3 x wk when punching my card in the time clock...I'd see a wkr. get caught trying to steal a bottle or bottles out....mini bottle in their cowboy boots or big bottle in their lunch container...
But I guess most of yous are not Christians as most are not but yrs ago I too did not fully believe in the Lord ,but after a prayer & feeling the presence of God well that's all it took ...even encountered an attack from the "evil side"about 5 yrs after becoming a convinced believer.
All that did was make me want to share with others (not arm twist) ...my faith even more....you would be surprised how many in this world who have a real faith...actors sports health field business world everyday folks ..even a fishing tv host on TSN..
But my present job is like I say is Mr Nanny...7 days wk...granny was 99 only 3 wks she passed away before her 100 th Birthday...
....but it was helping her & my still alive senior parents....put it this way...they all would of been in a senior home IF I was not here to help them....from meds bathing cleaning driver cook cleaner laundry shopper bring out the trash/ cut grass on & on...
Daily I take a break ...to ride bike / walk / etc...but hand out my own self written gospel tract that has a lot of info & links !!! God is real...He can be experienced ...We all need His love & mercy. Yes God loves us...but we must make th 1st move as He does not want to bully His way into our lives...
Sadly my 86 yr old dad had his 1st stroke ...& has been in hospital since Nov 11. ..but he's doing well !!!! Close one as he could of died.
Visited him everyday. :)
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marine engineer and power engineer
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tire retreader
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Sheet-fed offset printer/pressman/feeder operator. (9 Years) Got laid off just after Thanksgiving weekend. Oh well S$#* Happens. More time to fish this fall and this winter for that matter. Looking to get back to work. Anyone Hiring??? :D
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Student by day restaurant manager by night!
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union elevator mechanic
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30 year Cable Guy.Last 18 Journeyman Fiber Tech.Two years from now will be fishing full time and no longer wasting my time! :D
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Journeyman Electrician, aka "Sparky"
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building inspector
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Pipefitter/Sprinklerfitter (fire protection, nooot lawn sprinklers)
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Safety Program Manager for a helicopter company operating in BC Alberta & NWT
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Roofing Safety Monitor
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I am a ticketed Millwright/Welder, but because of physical injuries a few years back, can't do that anymore.
Right now I write books, Articles and do short Videos for several online websites to do with fishing, as well I teach FlyFishing/Entomology/Fly Tying and I am preparing to go back to school (After 24 years) to take fisheries & Aquaculture.
Rick
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auto mechanic
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Sell aftermarket parts for exotic cars.
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Retired for 13 years. Now an adviser to the Toronto Maple Leafs. ;D ;D ;D
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Graphic Artist.
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Retired for 13 years. Now an adviser to the Toronto Maple Leafs. ;D ;D ;D
And a lousy one at that ! ;D
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lol @ Rodney's post indicating that this site is a daycare and that he has to babysit all of us 24/7. Clever!
Me...a Businessman/Entrepreneur
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Executive Chef of both Pan Pacific hotels in Whistler and an Artist.
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Security Officer on public transit. I used to follow & spy on people whom have bodily injury claims. I'd love to enforce fishing laws, but I'd likely get frustrated & have to take a pay cut...
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Electrical Engineering Technologist - Senior Designer at a local (not-so-small-anymore) engineering firm in Richmond. A big focus in Oil Sands work and tailings pumping systems is the company's strong suit.
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finishing carpentry
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Consulting business (i.e. small business owner)....just a few years away from full time fisherman ;D ;D
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Farm Salmon and brewskis.
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I quit my job on August 31 2010 and bought my fishing license on September 1 2010 and started Sockeye fishing on the Fraser river. Met many nice people who taught me how to fish and I am now a FULL TIME FISHERMAN (RECREATIONAL ONLY). Fish only a good days, avoiding inclement weather.Life is good!
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Manufacturing drill steel for the open pit mining world wide .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6m76pbHqNM&feature=related
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High school Physics teacher - I take great pride in my role in helping to create guys like Dion and Sterling (engineers).
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I was just scanning down the "what do you do?" responses, not noticing whom they were from. My eye stuck on the one saying he worked at a 24/7 daycare -- and I thought WHAT? Then I saw it was from Rodney, and I had my first out-loud laugh of the day. Very, very funny!
;)
High school Physics teacher - I take great pride in my role in helping to create guys like Dion and Sterling (engineers).
What about Steelhead King??? ;D
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Foundry Worker - Aluminum and Brass
I Cut it, Grind it and Weld it
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cabinet maker
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3rd Generation Rich Kid. No job, just live off of family money... :P
Okay I lied, I'm a Work-at-home Dad with 2 Kids that drive me crazy! Traffic control designer to be exact.
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Entrepenuer and new father! ;D I too, advise the Leafs from time to time but Chris typically handles that. He has been doing a great job!
www.m1innovations.ca
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manual laborer :(
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I am a motel manager.
I work 28 days straight and get 28 days off.
Lots of time for fishing as my wife kicks me out of the house after a few days. ;D
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I guess I have a little different career. I'm a wine importer / distributor / consultant
My company imports wines (and craft beer) from all over the world and brings it into the Canadian market. I get to sell and teach people about great wines and travel with it a bit. This thread is timely because I have been meaning to let everyone know that if anyone ever needs any advice or has any questions about wine, beer or scotch, I'm your guy!
'Tis the season for buying wine, beer and scotch, so if you guys are wondering which ones are good value for the price, i can help.
On another note, I had the crappiest salmon season to date (only three years into it), and I must say I am not above bribing those who feel like mentoring a relatively new angler with wine! I can offer my knowledge of beer.wine and spirits for your knowledge of all things fishing!
PM me with any questions!
Cheers,
Andrew
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my guess is your inbox will soon be filled :D :D :D
Hey, I'll show you the C-V for some Pinot Noir ;)...
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Executive Chef at Queen Charlotte Lodge
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I build Frac, Rosedale (Oilfield Equipment )
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Went to college and became a civil eng tech. Played with soil gravel, asphalt, and cement for a couple of years. Went back to school and became a surveyor, did that for seven years then opened my own art business. Did that for about fifteen years and am now a Realtor here in Ontario. This is the best job I have ever had, wish I would of did it ten years ago when I first thought of taking it up. The courses I had to take to get my licence were much harder then anything I ever did in college, but it is very rewarding and I get as much time to fish now as I want. By the way I am going to Whistler for ten days on a ski trip with a gang of hard core skiiers and was thinking of heading to the Wack for a couple of days to try my hand at steelhead fishing halfway through the ski trip. Will be there at the end of january. Would love to hook up with a board member to show me the ropes. Any takers?
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Went to college and became a civil eng tech. Played with soil gravel, asphalt, and cement for a couple of years. Went back to school and became a surveyor, did that for seven years then opened my own art business. Did that for about fifteen years and am now a Realtor here in Ontario. This is the best job I have ever had, wish I would of did it ten years ago when I first thought of taking it up. The courses I had to take to get my licence were much harder then anything I ever did in college, but it is very rewarding and I get as much time to fish now as I want. By the way I am going to Whistler for ten days on a ski trip with a gang of hard core skiiers and was thinking of heading to the Wack for a couple of days to try my hand at steelhead fishing halfway through the ski trip. Will be there at the end of january. Would love to hook up with a board member to show me the ropes. Any takers?
My best advice I can give you is to give BentRod a call. He does guided trips on the Vedder for steelhead. He even has a place for people to stay. He is a member on this site. When it comes to steelhead he is the guy to go to. http://bentrods.ca/
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Journeyman Red Seal Steamfitter working in the Alberta Oil patch.
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Journeyman welder and professional beer drinker ;D ;D ;D :o
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i work for the city of new westminster
tow truck driver
yes, i am the prick who towed your car ;D
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Work at a daycare, looking for something better... have a degree from UBC in Human Kinetics and a B.Ed
I also have my BC teaching certificate but there just aren't any jobs out there, cant even get on a sub list...
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Work at a daycare, looking for something better... have a degree from UBC in Human Kinetics and a B.Ed
I also have my BC teaching certificate but there just aren't any jobs out there, cant even get on a sub list...
Try Surrey...they're always hiring.
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did many years offset web printing. then i worked at a local boating store with fishing department. now its spray foam insulation.
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work for Ledcor contracting work for telus. basically installing telus phone/internet/tv. good money ;) but never anytime to go fishing, i work weekends like almost all the time, get one weekend off a month, soon will be 2.
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work for Ledcor contracting work for telus. basically installing telus phone/internet/tv. good money ;) but never anytime to go fishing, i work weekends like almost all the time, get one weekend off a month, soon will be 2.
Hey are you coming to my place on Dec. 4 ? :)
'51-'70 - infant/tyke/boy/teenager/partytime ;)
'70-'73 - letter carrier/mailman
'73-'74 - chokerman/rigging slinger
'74-'79 - flooring/carpet layer
'79-present - electrician. Have been working as a traffic systems electrician for the last 18 yrs. Get to retire in a couple years, can't wait..
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Journeyman Red Seal Steamfitter working in the Alberta Oil patch.
Dennis - I was wondering if I could get in contact with you as I have some questions in regards to the trade? Your email address seems to be disabled or inactive.
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Journeyman welder and professional beer drinker ;D ;D ;D :o
Yup, beer and tradesmen go together like fish and fishing. ;D
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coke dealer.............. merchandiser for coca cola :)
and student at sfu
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Dennis - I was wondering if I could get in contact with you as I have some questions in regards to the trade? Your email address seems to be disabled or inactive.
Be happy to answer any questions you may have. My email is pipewelder488@hotmail.com.
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I just retired, so my new work will be looking for new Steelhead water this winter.
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Work at a daycare, looking for something better... have a degree from UBC in Human Kinetics and a B.Ed
I also have my BC teaching certificate but there just aren't any jobs out there, cant even get on a sub list...
Yup try Surrey. We are the biggest district in Western Canada and the second biggest in Canada. It really helps if you can teach something other then PE. I have worked for the District for almost 20years, until a workplace accident put me on disability.
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IT consultant, software developer
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Yup try Surrey. We are the biggest district in Western Canada and the second biggest in Canada. It really helps if you can teach something other then PE. I have worked for the District for almost 20years, until a workplace accident put me on disability.
I've applied to every district in the lower mainland many times. Unless you have a specialty area (tech ed, upper level sciences or math, french, etc..) no one is hiring. I'm an elementary teacher so I would teach all subject areas, but i would also feel comfortable teaching PE in high school.
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Lawyer.
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Venture Capitalist.
Silex-user
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Civil / Environmental Engr
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I'm a postdoctoral fellow & roboticist at UBC; I run the robotics lab there (if anyone want's to shake hands with a robot, I have a study open!)
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Dairy Farmer, Poultry Farmer, stock trader and a fishing guide....no sleep for me...ever
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IT Consultant for 20 years and recently doing more Cloud Integration.
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Bambi bucket technician as well as an RF welder and a Dragon machine tech. If your wondering what they are:http://www.sei-ind.com/
Our products have been on shows like mythbusters,daily planet and dirty jobs :)
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sheepdog ;)
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i do time and attendace equipment for payrolls aka i sell and fix time clocks im sure most of you hate me now lol in english i fix and sell punch clocks lol
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self employed Internet Marketer...lots of time to fish ;) also have a hobby job for a few hours a week at local tackle shop
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i do time and attendace equipment for payrolls aka i sell and fix time clocks im sure most of you hate me now lol in english i fix and sell punch clocks lol
Are you kidding me, we hated you as soon as we saw that you love bass. ;D lmao
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Really Geff lol what's with the Andy teach me how to
Bass fish emails then lol
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Manager for an all-cargo airline, carrying everything from mail and car parts to live fish and horses. Kinda like Santa without the beard and silly suit.
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32 years in the electrical industry, first fished the Vedder for steelhead in 1974.
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armchair hepatologist
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on disability and refusing to retire/give up, filling time by going to to school.
Was Site Superintendant and both Red seal Joiner, Carpenter. Also spent more than a decade and a half as a full time prospector and fixer for mining companies world wide until a barbecue ended my travels;
The wife said "that's enough i'm fed up being dragged off to a hospital someplace etc.etc." what will I be doing ? estimating and project management hopefully from my office, read, boat seat or basement. We shall see.
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forklift operator
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Fisheries Biologist (Pacific Salmon Commission), grad school in future
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Fisheries Biologist (Pacific Salmon Commission), grad school in future
Say hi to Jim Cave (just mention rats ...) and Fiona for me :)
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I think I worked with Jim Cave at his first job out of university with the IPSFC, a fairly long time ago ;)