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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: DiabloTX on May 24, 2008, 01:14:49 AM
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Basically I've been doing IT (customer support desk in 2 NOCC's) for a few years and to say the least I am sick of it. I've had 6 years managing an automotive repair shop, a couple years in retail management, and odd jobs in between. Going back to school isn't an option for me right now but I'm at my wits end trying to figure out something else to do. A fresh and different perspective I think would be helpful.
Any ideas, comments, advice, or suggestions?
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I sell beer and wine for United Supermarkets. It's a great gig and a great company. It's not at all where I saw myself winding up, but it's pretty cool none-the-less.
Alternatively, have you considered taking your experience and going into business for yourself? Ultimately that's my goal. I'm not sure I'll ever be happy any other way.
-Sik
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Now this is what I'm talking about, something completely far from my ideas. I've thought about going into business at one time but ultimately I decided against it. I'm glad I didn't, it would have been residential IT services and just the thought of that now makes me glad I that I didn't.
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Gigolo?
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Gigolo?
Is that like google?
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You were in the Navy if I recall correctly...try the Coast Guard?
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I've gone from software testing, mainframe operator to overseeing system operations....and my latest assignment, Help Desk support has been the most fun. Rather than dealing with machines, patches, installations and the whole hardware aspect, I'm dealing with people. And while there are a few idiots here and there, I'm enjoying it. I'm getting to learn more systems we have here and enjoy turning a frantic call into a quick and easy fix.
The con is I'm learning more and more about the clinical side of hospital applications. I'm not an RN, a Phys. Assistant nor a Doctor...but I have to sit in on the same classes as they do about the latest programs to make their work easier. How they do what they do...well, bless em...I couldn't. Just the class on recording fluid intake and output was enough to make me queazy for an hour LOL
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I sell beer and wine for United Supermarkets. It's a great gig and a great company. It's not at all where I saw myself winding up, but it's pretty cool none-the-less.
Alternatively, have you considered taking your experience and going into business for yourself? Ultimately that's my goal. I'm not sure I'll ever be happy any other way.
-Sik
Check your inbox.
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Nirvana, I was navy, just finished up my second tour last Sept. in the reservers. Ain't no way I'm going back in the military, 4 years active and 6 active reserves is enough for me. Besides, Coast Guard is minor league, I'm used to playing in the majors (sorry RPM)!
I'm just ready for something DIFFERENT. Something that I'd like to do for a long, long time.
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Nirvana, I was navy, just finished up my second tour last Sept. in the reservers. Ain't no way I'm going back in the military, 4 years active and 6 active reserves is enough for me. Besides, Coast Guard is minor league, I'm used to playing in the majors (sorry RPM)!
I'm just ready for something DIFFERENT. Something that I'd like to do for a long, long time.
Who goes out when the Navy hides in port?
Seriously, you should come up here and check out the oilfield jobs. There are stone cold morons making $20 an hour plus company vehicle. I'm just sayin'...
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Who goes out when the Navy hides in port?
Thai hookers.
-Sik
Cobra Gold '95
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You know what RPM, when I was in Andrews last November for my mom's funeral my relatives there were saying the same thing about oil company jobs. My wife loved that part of Texas and that's where my mom's family is from (Denver City really). Don't think I haven't thought about it.
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About Thai hookers...I wouldn't know, I did 2 and a half Med. cruises.
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About Thai hookers...I wouldn't know, I did 2 and a half Med. cruises.
The only meds we worried about were penicilin :D
-Sik
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lawlz
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http://www.wise-jobs.com/trades/index.php (http://www.wise-jobs.com/trades/index.php)
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Something that I'd like to do for a long, long time.
I'd sleep on that.. Eventualy you'd find exactly what you're looking for.
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Nursery, ya know Plants, Flowers and chit.
Lakeside Bait Shop...minnows and crap.
Maybe lawn service...sod and stuff.
I know how yer feelin Bro.
Mac
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Maybe I can sell propane? I have an endless supply of methane it seems. Is there a market for that?
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Methane and methane accessories. I tell you what.
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crew on a container ship :aok
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oRlthTwEEM (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2oRlthTwEEM)
thats what my younger brother does
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Ok off the mark here Diablo but where did you find the photo to make your avatar? I have been looking for something like that for years to add to a plane skin for IL-2 and I haven't found one suitable until I saw yours.
BTW I know several good companies in the Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas areas looking for concrete pump truck operators and sales people. The drawback is to be an operator you work super chitty hours and must have a CDL. But the sales guys mostly make pretty good money.
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Honestly, I can't remember where I got it. I had to search high and low on Google images to find it. Search under "Cross of Lorraine". Steal my avatar if you want to.
I don't have a CDL and one of the reasons why I want out of my current job is to have normal hours with my wife. I never see her working night shifts (12 hrs.).
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Look into taking some accounting courses and see how many credits you already have that count towards the requirements for the CPA exam.
I'm not suggesting that you become a pencil pushing bean counter...the knowledge you garner through the process is invaluable in any aspect of your future life.
My step brother was 47 when he got his CPA after quitting his job and selling the shares he held in the IT company he started here. He is now head of compliance at a very large reinsurance company.
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The sales guys at these concrete pumping companies work decent hours. There are times they have to be on a job site after or before normal business hours but most of the time they are out and moving by 7am and back home by 3-5 pm.
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Braumeister?
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff107/tymekeepyr/100_0842.jpg)
or Pirate?
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff107/tymekeepyr/100_0397.jpg)
(http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff107/tymekeepyr/100_0285.jpg)
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I’m not sure what the hours are like or how good the pay is. I’m pretty sure that you’d have to learn a new, very easy language. Occasionally, people might shoot at you. The big perk is that you get to fly as often as you want; even some formation stuff! DiabloTX, I think you’d make an awesome duck.
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Houston, Texas is the nondestructive testing capital of the country. If you think you might enjoy climbing all over a refinery, testing metals in various manners (ultrasonics, radiography, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant), making a boat-load of money, then check it out.
I plan to make my way down to Texas. With two years experience, the average pay for industrial ultrasonics is $28-32 an hour.
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I've heard this book highly recommended:
http://www.amazon.com/48-Days-Work-You-Love/dp/0805444793 (http://www.amazon.com/48-Days-Work-You-Love/dp/0805444793)
Maybe it will help you work through it.
Regards,
Wab