What do you do for work?

[nikimcbee]

There is a really old thread on this, so I thought I'd start a new one.

I'm just curious what everyone does for work. If you don't work, list why, such as: Student, or unemployed (meaning you are not a student, but you are capable of working just not working)

If you want, you can say what company.


I'll start.
I work in the semiconductor industry, in an analytical lab.:know:

[McBeck]

I work as a Project Manager in IBM on the APM Maersk account

[Skybird]

I just have kicked an old job in a department store, and now work almost for free as staff trainer and group trainer in a nearby hospital again, under special terms that are somewhat experimental and result of personal relations. I give courses for staff on Buddhist psychology models and Asian approaches to human mind, and have two patient groups - soon one or two additional ones - for relaxation practice and meditation, and where needed mild therapy as individual counseling. I base on Chan, Zen, Kum Nye, Gestalt, and use elements from Provocative and Hypnotherapy as well.

Working almost for free, since I can afford it and raised the according interest again, after some years brake. It is far from being a full-time job, of course, but keeps me busy for 2-3 hours on most days.

It is a privilege and very satisfying if you can pick your job voluntarily and to your liking, and can do it because you want to - not because you must. It also is pleasing if you get asked to do it. Seen that way I consider myself to be an extremely lucky guy. :yep:

[HunterICX]

I work in a MotorCycle business

Brand: Yamaha

In the summer I'm in the rental compartment, renting out scooters/Motorbikes at the coast aprox 50 meters off the beach (including the nice view :cool: )

and in the Low season (winter) I'm stationed in the central office doing the price rates forms, warranty forms and other paperwork into the computer system we work with and ofcourse having chats with clients about the motorbike they want to buy.

HunterICX

[kiwi_2005]

Database entry (SQL)

Ive recently just started a new job into its 5th week now. "Road Info" sit in the office all day with 2 others, we collect data from road survyers who go out and measure the roads thickness then send the data back to us which is instant as they drive we're seeing it on screen in the office. We then input the data into a SQL database and store it there until someone needs it*(dont be confused with MySQL different program altogether). The SQL unix program hasn't been updated since 1991 lol, but doesn't need to either, works well. I work with two monitors as we need windows as well but mainly Unix 80% of the time, one monitor is windows other is unix etc.,. Im still in training mode, learning the program as i work.

Anyways im going to bore yous to death if i haven't already :) but wait it is kinda interesting :) Once we get the data, govenment agencies, councils, road develeopers buy the data off us - contract it out, as the data gets old quick so its continous updating. But on that one spread sheet gives them enough info. Very important to these companies - say a timber mill wants to build in an area, well first they require the road data off us to see if the road is tough enough for logging trucks if not they get the road developers to fix that. Road info just shortens the work load, if a road is going to get a major facelift its garanteed some major company building is going up soon. Right down to the millimetre measurements is extremely important for these guys they can tell by looking at the data which is a bunch of numbers really, if the road is worthly for few more yrs or needs a facelift even if on the outside the road looks in excellent condition it dont matter if the numbers say another thing.

How they measure the road is another story.

To be honest its a interesting job I never thought i could get a buzz when i see a percentage on a road graph go from low to high and be thrilled about it!

[Rhodes]

I kill people that are curious! (I think this joke is better in portuguese, since we tend to replace the kill with another word...)!

I'm an anthropologist, doing a study of human bones in the museum of my home town!

[Dowly]

The pay sucks, but mommy always said to seek for a job you like, so here I am. :yep:

[SmokinTep]

I lead a bunch of techs to assess systems on US Subs to get them ready for deployment.

[Sailor Steve]

For the last two years I've been working for a temp agency, doing everything from highway flagging to construction cleanup. I'm currently working for the entire month helping with groundskeeping at a local hospital. Monday I cut weeds on the roof around the helipad, Tuesday I pulled weeds, yesterday I spent the whole day picking up trash (doctors and nurses throw a lot more crap on the ground than I would have thought). Today - we'll see. On my way there now.

[UglyMowgli]

ex teacher at the University (GIS, statistics and data anlysis), ex oceanographer (for the MoD) and currently climatologist working on high latitude storms (polar lows) and also on the influence of the sun on the climate.

[PeriscopeDepth]

Funny you should mention that. I am not crazy about my current job, and in fact have a preliminary interview with a rather well known Internet company for a sales position in about two hours. Hope I get it, would give me a decent bump in pay and awesome benefits. :yep:

PD

[Tango589]

I work for EDF, one of the British electricity boards that are now owned by the French(!).

I started with them when they were Seeboard (South eastern electricity board) as an apprentice back in '99 and reached Craftsman level 5 years ago.

[Blacklight]

I used to be a department manager/computer tech for Staples, but a year or so ago, I became dissabled due to a really annoying and debillitating medical condition. I'm currently on dissability and am, after TONS of tests and medications, finally to a level where I can start looking for work that I can physically do with this dissability which won't be easy.

[August]

Shop Teacher. But only because I want to be... :lol:

[Ducimus]

I get paid to look at porn.

[Happy Times]

I work for EDF, one of the British electricity boards that are now owned by the French(!).



Isnt that a good thing? British infrastructure hasnt got the most modern reputation.:p

[Aniuk]

working as a general manager, member of the board of directors of the dutch -what you call in the states- Army corps of Engineers. (keeping our feet dry!) Aniuk

[Fish]

What do you do for work?

Nothing.:smug:

[Platapus]

working as a general manager, member of the board of directors of the dutch -what you call in the states- Army corps of Engineers. (keeping our feet dry!) Aniuk

I guess that is a pretty important job in the netherlands huh?

[FIREWALL]

As little as possible.

Sold my company and am Retired.:sunny:

[PeriscopeDepth]

As little as possible.

Sold my company and am Retired.:sunny:
In Catalina at that. You must be livin the life! :up:

PD

[bookworm_020]

As little as possible.

I try doing that in my current job as a librarian at a university. I currently going for a new job in a more productive workplace, train driver for cityrail!:o

[Onkel Neal]

For 29 years, employee of Dow Chemical. Process operator, marine tankerman, dockmaster, supply chain & distribution coordinator. In three weeks I get a long weekend. A really long, long weekend ;)

[kurtz]

I'm a lighting Director for ITN as we speak I'm doing the Basketball for Channel 5. Quick turn your telly on and see my name on the credits! (ps it isn;'t really Kurtz!)

[Iceman]

I work for the 3rd largest cable company in the U.S, Cox Communications, for the last ten years. Many just refer to us/me as "Cable Guy". :)

[Yahoshua]

I'm a gunsmith.

I customize, alter, repair, and clean just about anything that comes through the door that's worth my time to work on. I also advise people on what firearms they should buy and rent out and disillusion them as to firearm nomenclature and firearms laws and 2nd Amendment rights.

I don't blow smoke up anyones' *ss and I don't bullsh*t anyone into buying something they don't need. I may not have decades of experience, but I know enough to know what I'm talking about.

I'm also a 4-H youth rifle instructor....but I haven't done that for over 2 years. I also give "crash-course" pistol shooting lessons for $20 for people who are new to guns and want a little bit of coaching.

[Venatore]

Australian Regualar Army - Infantry. Enlisted in 1988, still serving, 20 + years as a "GRUNT" and still loving it.

[Lzs von swe]

I drive cars, delivery vans, trucks (lorry's?) and get paid for it:up:
I went into the wall a couple of years ago, so I´m holding back my work effort somewhat nowadays. Getting wiser with age, hopefully:know: :rotfl:

[msalama]

I work as a tech guy (audio, IT) for a chain of radio stations.

[antikristuseke]

C&C lathe operator as well as operating and maintaining a couple of threading machines. Before that did sheetmetal work.

[Takeda Shingen]

I am a university professor of music theory and history.

[danurve]

Tech support for a software company.

Time to toss an interesting twist into this thread;

Fess up if you've had a fling with someone you know at/from work. :hmm:
I have, and occasionaly still do. I should feel guilty because for reasons I'm not going to discuss. But it's not like it's love or a relationship either.

[Venatore]

Fess up if you've had a fling with someone you know at/from work. :hmm:
I have, and occasionaly still do. I should feel guilty because for reasons I'm not going to discuss. But it's not like it's love or a relationship either.

Sorry Danurve, I'm surrounded by Infantry grunts, the only flinging that goes on around my job is to fling live 5.56mm rounds at enemy Taliban :hulk:

[mrbeast]

I'm just a lowly office administrator I'm afraid for a business transfer agent.

Been there about a year now; pretty boring work really but on the plus side my team leader is 22 and hot and I get to sit right opposite her! ;) :|\\

[FIREWALL]

I'm just a lowly office administrator I'm afraid for a business transfer agent.

Been there about a year now; pretty boring work really but on the plus side my team leader is 22 and hot and I get to sit right opposite her! ;) :|\\


Don't grab the wrong pencil when your writeing.:rotfl: :rotfl:

[Yahoshua]

Remember, more than two shakes and it's playing with yourself......

[Yahoshua]

I am a university professor of music theory and history.

I feel very, very, very sorry for you for the mere fact that you have to deal with the idiots of my generation (18-24), which is basically 80% of them all.

[Aniuk]

working as a general manager, member of the board of directors of the dutch -what you call in the states- Army corps of Engineers. (keeping our feet dry!) Aniuk

I guess that is a pretty important job in the netherlands huh?

I don't see it that way: every job is important in it's own way. And it does not give me any benefit when I try to sneek in a convoy or try to avoid a DD :rotfl: .

[Jimbuna]

British Police Officer....and having done my stint, looking forward to a long retirement soon.

[Dowly]

I have the privilege of working for HM Queen Elizabeth II.
Served in the RAF since 1988.

And the distinct misfortune of being directed and managed by the most incompetent Government my country has had in living memory.

Still, you get free boots!

Wow! :huh:

[Jimbuna]

I have the privilege of working for HM Queen Elizabeth II.
Served in the RAF since 1988.

And the distinct misfortune of being directed and managed by the most incompetent Government my country has had in living memory.

Still, you get free boots!
Wow! :huh:
Yes, but they're not very comfy.

Don't tell me they charge for the Brylcreem these days http://imgcash6.imageshack.us/img231/1076/shockedvi8.gif

[Jimbuna]

I have the privilege of working for HM Queen Elizabeth II.
Served in the RAF since 1988.

And the distinct misfortune of being directed and managed by the most incompetent Government my country has had in living memory.

Still, you get free boots!
Wow! :huh:
Yes, but they're not very comfy.
Don't tell me they charge for the Brylcreem these days http://imgcash6.imageshack.us/img231/1076/shockedvi8.gif
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/4030/winkbigid2zj6.gif http://imgcash3.imageshack.us/img412/4774/thumbsuplargeon1.gif

[Polak]

Company name: Polish Army ;)

[AG124]

I work as a law clerk (law articling student) for a small law firm in my home town; it will be another couple of years before I pass my last year of law school and write the bar exam (and thus become a lawyer).

[Takeda Shingen]

I am a university professor of music theory and history.

I feel very, very, very sorry for you for the mere fact that you have to deal with the idiots of my generation (18-24), which is basically 80% of them all.

I hear this often, but, having worked with them extensively, have come to the conclusion that the this generation is really no worse than any of the previous generations at their age. The fact that technology has allowed for them to be constantly and instantly connected with each other has served to publicize their indiscressions to a degree unheard of. People of my generation, and those before, were able to keep a lot of these things under wraps due to the fact that information traveled much slower back then.

In regards to academic ignorance, there were a lot of people in the WWII generation and the Baby Boom who couldn't locate this or that country on the map, so that is nothing new. Most complaints are nothing more than the age-old cry of the elder generations pointing to the young-uns and telling anyone who would listen that the world is going to hell in a handbasket. The reality is that it is already there, and has been there throughout most of recorded history.

In short, you guys have a bad reputation that you really don't deserve.

[Yahoshua]

From what I've seen, it is a well deserved reputation.

My peers have an innate lack of the ability to read posted signs and follow clearly spoken and demonstrated directions (the concept of hose connections seem to really screw them up for some reason).

And worse still, is the fact that they are now coming into adulthood and will have to take on adult responsibilities. So how well do they keep up on current political events? Laws that congress plans to pass etc.?

Try this as an experiment. Just doing a hand-vote in your classroom, ask your students if "U.N. law should supersede U.S. Law" (the first answer is the accepted one, no changes allowed and it's strictly a yes or no answer). The results I got from asking peers in my age group who walked into our shop was not inspiring at all.

These issues and others will be ones that my peers and I will have to make a decision on. Do you really trust my generation to take control of the reigns now? I don't.

[Kapitan]

I got another kick in the teeth with the navy again failed the medicle this time wieght yet again have to wait a while more (was in for submarines)

at the moment i drive busses and that in itself may be advantagous because if i do the 22 year service not only do i get a pension from the navy but i also still have a HGV PCV and PSV licence so i can still go back to a well paid job at the end of it.

[Platapus]

ask your students if "U.N. law should supersede U.S. Law" (the first answer is the accepted one, no changes allowed and it's strictly a yes or no answer).

Well I am about half way to getting my doctorate in International policy following up on a 25+ year career in political analysis and I could not answer that question yes or no.

The question is too complex for a dichotomous answer.

Clearly UN law (which is a confusing term in itself) does not apply to domestic issues. So no the UN can't dictate how a sovereign nation handles internal issues such as rebellion or dissent.

If a nation is operating under the auspices of the UN via Chapter seven of the charter, than yes, the UN would have jurisdiction.

If a sovereign nation is responding in self-defense, then the answer is maybe as it depends on whether the UNSC is already addressing the issue or not.

Lawyers and policy analysts work for years trying to answer your question. I think it would be patently unfair to ask that of students and judge them by their answer.

[PeriscopeDepth]

From what I've seen, it is a well deserved reputation.

My peers have an innate lack of the ability to read posted signs and follow clearly spoken and demonstrated directions (the concept of hose connections seem to really screw them up for some reason).

And worse still, is the fact that they are now coming into adulthood and will have to take on adult responsibilities. So how well do they keep up on current political events? Laws that congress plans to pass etc.?

Try this as an experiment. Just doing a hand-vote in your classroom, ask your students if "U.N. law should supersede U.S. Law" (the first answer is the accepted one, no changes allowed and it's strictly a yes or no answer). The results I got from asking peers in my age group who walked into our shop was not inspiring at all.

These issues and others will be ones that my peers and I will have to make a decision on. Do you really trust my generation to take control of the reigns now? I don't.
I have to agree with Takeda. You are generalizing, our generation is no better or worse than in the past. Sounds like you just don't like your peers.

PD

[Yahoshua]

Clearly UN law (which is a confusing term in itself) does not apply to domestic issues. So no the UN can't dictate how a sovereign nation handles internal issues.....

This was the question I was asking people. Whether they think the U.N. should be allowed to dictate U.S. domestic policy and abrogate U.S. sovereignty and the U.S. constitution.

2/3 of the people I asked (peers in my age group) didn't give a damn about the issue and thought it wouldn't make any difference if it were the U.S. constitution or the U.N. that held sovereignty.

That was just mind-boggling to me seeing that people are this ignorant of their rights.


Sounds like you just don't like your peers.

No, I'm not impressed at all with my peers. I was foolish enough to expect them to be aware of their surroundings and how it affects them. But no, they're more fascinated with American Idol and their belly-button lint than they are concerned about deciding what kind of future they want for themselves.

[OneToughHerring]

I'm sort of in between work right now having last worked as a translator/'textproducer'/proofreader etc. in a freelance - type position for some time. I'm broadening my horizons and looking for work abroad, my country is suffering from a more or less permanent state of high unemployment, especially for young academic folks. Also completing my second degree so staying busy overall.

Btw, interesting to see how there are both academic and more 'down to earth' people here on this board, good to see that different types of people are brought together due to a common interest.
:up:

[Takeda Shingen]

Clearly UN law (which is a confusing term in itself) does not apply to domestic issues. So no the UN can't dictate how a sovereign nation handles internal issues.....

This was the question I was asking people. Whether they think the U.N. should be allowed to dictate U.S. domestic policy and abrogate U.S. sovereignty and the U.S. constitution.

2/3 of the people I asked (peers in my age group) didn't give a damn about the issue and thought it wouldn't make any difference if it were the U.S. constitution or the U.N. that held sovereignty.

That was just mind-boggling to me seeing that people are this ignorant of their rights.

I'd be willing to wager that this statistic would also apply to the population at large regarding this issue. I'd also say that it would be a safe bet that if you were to translate the observation to issue 'X' during year Y' and interviewing generation 'Z', you would find similar results. Ignorance is a human problem, not a generational one. I know plenty of old, ignorant people.

[Takeda Shingen]

Btw, interesting to see how there are both academic and more 'down to earth' people here on this board, good to see that different types of people are brought together due to a common interest.
:up:

Yes, that SubSim has always been a cross-section of humanity was something that I always felt rather appealing as well.

[Sailor Steve]

No, I'm not impressed at all with my peers. I was foolish enough to expect them to be aware of their surroundings and how it affects them. But no, they're more fascinated with American Idol and their belly-button lint than they are concerned about deciding what kind of future they want for themselves.
Ignorance is a human problem, not a generational one. I know plenty of old, ignorant people.
I couldn't agree more. When I was young the big complaint was about all the people who couldn't find Vietnam on a map. Now that I'm much older I have friends whose main concern is, as Yahoshua pointed out, American Idol (I'm not going to enquire about their belly-button lint).

Then again, I regularly converse with one who is an unrepentant communist. He thinks I'm ignorant because he can never get me to agree with his ideas. It may not be a perfect world, but it is an interesting one.

[Marcantilan]

I´m a lawyer for living.

In fact, here is my profile at my (well, it´s not mine just work there) law firm´s web page.

http://zeus.servidoraweb.net/~juanberi/index.php?PN=info_miembros&LA=9&EX=14

[Kapitan]

I would just like to inform each and every comrade here present all information posted here will be retained for further more detailed inspection along with the bio thread and the mug shot thread.

Please ensure you have your party cards ready.

[Yahoshua]

you mean.... EVRYTHING??


http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k84/yahoshua/theunseen.jpg

[Stealth Hunter]

Retired.

[PeriscopeDepth]

Funny you should mention that. I am not crazy about my current job, and in fact have a preliminary interview with a rather well known Internet company for a sales position in about two hours. Hope I get it, would give me a decent bump in pay and awesome benefits. :yep:

PD
I know nobody cares, but I have to brag. Got it! :smug:

PD

[Platapus]

I know nobody cares, but I have to brag. Got it! :smug:

PD


well you are probably right but conga rats anyway :up:

[MothBalls]

I used to work with a rather well known Internet company in a sales position but I got fired about two hours ago when they gave my job to some gamer from Portland.

[PeriscopeDepth]

I used to work with a rather well known Internet company in a sales position but I got fired about two hours ago. :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Well played sir. :up:

PD

[JSF]

GM for 2 companies in US...both are owned by UK firm called BBA

[Jimbuna]

@PeriscopeDepth.....congratulations :up:


@MothBalls.....LMAO :rotfl:

[Etienne]

I get paid a ton of money to stare out of a window and be a professional back seat driver.

[nikimcbee]

Funny you should mention that. I am not crazy about my current job, and in fact have a preliminary interview with a rather well known Internet company for a sales position in about two hours. Hope I get it, would give me a decent bump in pay and awesome benefits. :yep:

PD
I know nobody cares, but I have to brag. Got it! :smug:

PD

Congrats!

[PeriscopeDepth]

Thanks all!

PD

[Dmitry Markov]

Ex-Sound Director on TV and in cinema. Ex-project manager.

Now I've started my own business half a year ago. My company makes design and installation of Home Theaters in dedicated rooms.

Well, I find being a boss for myself cool :)

Best Regards

[Tronics]

I'm unenmployed :)

But my trade is a hybrid between network security and computer forensics.

So I have some nice unemployed time off for the upcoming slew of network security conventions, then after those are done in Vegas I will most definately need another job.

[UnderseaLcpl]

Train engineer. toot-toot!

[nikimcbee]

Ex-Sound Director on TV and in cinema. Ex-project manager.

Now I've started my own business half a year ago. My company makes design and installation of Home Theaters in dedicated rooms.

Well, I find being a boss for myself cool :)

Best Regards
Do you work at Ostankino?:hmm:

[Fish]

working as a general manager, member of the board of directors of the dutch -what you call in the states- Army corps of Engineers. (keeping our feet dry!) Aniuk

You had anything to do with this?:hmm:

http://www.rijnland.net/wat_doet_rijnland/water_en_
keringen/water_en_keringen/kustversterking/project_'dijk_in

[1480]

Train engineer. toot-toot!

I knew something was wrong with you other then being one of Chesty's kids!:lol:

That was the coolest 4 hour class we got when being promoted! How to deal with railway disasters!

Most already know but I'm a Chicago police sgt.

[Aniuk]

working as a general manager, member of the board of directors of the dutch -what you call in the states- Army corps of Engineers. (keeping our feet dry!) Aniuk

You had anything to do with this?:hmm:

http://www.rijnland.net/wat_doet_rijnland/water_en_
keringen/water_en_keringen/kustversterking/project_'dijk_in

No, sorry. The thread you are referring to is from a Hoogheemraadschap. One of the regional and independent organisations for water management. I work for Rijkswaterstaat, a national organisation (helped out for instance in New Orleans after the floods). Some information you can find on www.rijkswaterstaat.nl (http://www.rijkswaterstaat.nl). Happy hunting. Aniuk

Edit: It is nice to see how many different sort of jobs, generations and people are united in playing SH4.:up:

[Fish]

working as a general manager, member of the board of directors of the dutch -what you call in the states- Army corps of Engineers. (keeping our feet dry!) Aniuk

You had anything to do with this?:hmm:

http://www.rijnland.net/wat_doet_rijnland/water_en_
keringen/water_en_keringen/kustversterking/project_'dijk_in

No, sorry. The thread you are referring to is from a Hoogheemraadschap. One of the regional and independent organisations for water management. I work for Rijkswaterstaat, a national organisation (helped out for instance in New Orleans after the floods). Some information you can find on www.rijkswaterstaat.nl (http://www.rijkswaterstaat.nl). Happy hunting. Aniuk

Edit: It is nice to see how many different sort of jobs, generations and people are united in playing SH4.:up:

Ok, thanks.
I am playing DW by the way. ;)

[Aniuk]

working as a general manager, member of the board of directors of the dutch -what you call in the states- Army corps of Engineers. (keeping our feet dry!) Aniuk

You had anything to do with this?:hmm:

http://www.rijnland.net/wat_doet_rijnland/water_en_
keringen/water_en_keringen/kustversterking/project_'dijk_in

No, sorry. The thread you are referring to is from a Hoogheemraadschap. One of the regional and independent organisations for water management. I work for Rijkswaterstaat, a national organisation (helped out for instance in New Orleans after the floods). Some information you can find on www.rijkswaterstaat.nl (http://www.rijkswaterstaat.nl). Happy hunting. Aniuk

Edit: It is nice to see how many different sort of jobs, generations and people are united in playing SH4.:up:

Ok, thanks.
I am playing DW by the way. ;)

Oops, Nothing wrong with that! my mistake:rotfl: :damn:

[Frame57]

After the service, I became a Mechanical Engineering Designer, now I am a Biomedical Engineer specializing in Respiratory medical equipment:arrgh!:

[Kapt Z]

Compliance Analyst for a small bank.

In other words the Gestapo.

[TheBrauerHour]

I am a high school history teacher. When I play SH4 and WWIIOL I tell my wife that I need to concentrate...I am doing research! :rock:

[Platapus]

I am a high school history teacher. When I play SH4 and WWIIOL I tell my wife that I need to concentrate...I am doing research! :rock:

Your selfless sacrifice for academia is noted and appreciated. :up:

[Wreford-Brown]

British Army - Infantry Officer. Kosovo and Iraq under my belt with Afghanistan next year...

[Platapus]

British Army - Infantry Officer. Kosovo and Iraq under my belt with Afghanistan next year...

Thank you for your service to your country.

[Seeadler]

I have been working for 12 years as a freelance system software developer and currently three years for this company http://www.harms-wende.de/

I develop there embedded software for welding control systems.

[jumpy]

After being made redundant from my job as a refrigeration draughtsman at the end of last year, I lived it up on my payout/compensation for a while (long story, not reiterated here), then signed on for a bit and after a couple of false starts with joinery companies, I am now working a temporary contract as a draughtsman with a company who installs fire alarm systems in the UK.

It's dull as fk and I have to get up early to get there :( but at least it pays me £8.30ph which is slightly better than a kick in the teeth - which is what having anything to do with the jobcentre or the housing/counciltax benefit is like; would you believe that because I have a partner I was not elligible to claim any housing or counciltax benefit reduction? Only getting £65.00 per week dole andhaving 450 quid a month rent between us, they were expecting her to pay all of it! Considering I've paid my taxes and as such am comfortable in claiming some of it back from this thieving government, you'd have thought it would be ok.
They can throw away money on every bleeding heart assylum seeker/immigrant foreign welfare case, brood-sow unmarried teenage chav mother with 5 brats, pay child support to poles who work in the UK but who's kids are back in poland and yet a taxpaying brit born and bred gets FA when times fall a little hard.

I don't like the benefits agency at the best of times, but what's the point if they refuse to help people who need it? gaaah! /RANT

I miss my freedom to enjoy my time as I please instead of sitting in an office infront of a computer all week, but I'm glad to be out of social welfare help trap.

[Jimbuna]

After being made redundant from my job as a refrigeration draughtsman at the end of last year, I lived it up on my payout/compensation for a while (long story, not reiterated here), then signed on for a bit and after a couple of false starts with joinery companies, I am now working a temporary contract as a draughtsman with a company who installs fire alarm systems in the UK.

It's dull as fk and I have to get up early to get there :( but at least it pays me £8.30ph which is slightly better than a kick in the teeth - which is what having anything to do with the jobcentre or the housing/counciltax benefit is like; would you believe that because I have a partner I was not elligible to claim any housing or counciltax benefit reduction? Only getting £65.00 per week dole andhaving 450 quid a month rent between us, they were expecting her to pay all of it! Considering I've paid my taxes and as such am comfortable in claiming some of it back from this thieving government, you'd have thought it would be ok.
They can throw away money on every bleeding heart assylum seeker/immigrant foreign welfare case, brood-sow unmarried teenage chav mother with 5 brats, pay child support to poles who work in the UK but who's kids are back in poland and yet a taxpaying brit born and bred gets FA when times fall a little hard.

I don't like the benefits agency at the best of times, but what's the point if they refuse to help people who need it? gaaah! /RANT

I miss my freedom to enjoy my time as I please instead of sitting in an office infront of a computer all week, but I'm glad to be out of social welfare help trap.

I couldn't have put it any better mate :nope:

The best of British for the future :up:

[nikimcbee]

I'm probably going to be layed off in the near future:shifty: . Damn semiconducter industry. Good thing the Houston trip is all paid for. I guess I'll survive on unemployment for a little while. I don't know when my "summer vacation" starts yet.:shifty: Maybe I could be a field hand at Rancho Subsimo?:hmm:

[Stealth Hunter]

I'm probably going to be layed off in the near future:shifty: . Damn semiconducter industry. Good thing the Houston trip is all paid for. I guess I'll survive on unemployment for a little while. I don't know when my "summer vacation" starts yet.:shifty: Maybe I could be a field hand at Rancho Subsimo?:hmm:

You can crash at my place.

[jeremy8529]

Currently a Highschool Student, with some plans to go through with the NROCT program in college, and join the Navy as a surface warfare officer, or possibly a intelligence officer. :up:

[XabbaRus]

Draughtsman day job

part time porn star for a bit of extra money...that fake amateur stuff....

[ananas_987]

Principal chief in the emergency center.