So what does everyone do for a living?

[338_MtRushmore]

I short positive to negative and let the sparks fly and the smoke roll.

 

[Mudfoot]

Retired FF/Paramedic. I don't miss it one bit, but I'm reminded daily, by my back and knees.

 

[midnight special]

ex equipment/machine operator/mechanic /maintaince medically retired now,,,,

 

[wavrider]

Retired Aviation electronic Technician USN.
Presently supervisor/maintenance for chemical extraction plant.

 

[TM86]

Unix/Linux admin. It pays the bills.

 

[w9cll]

Unix/Linux admin. It pays the bills.

Could be worse you could be dealing with Windoze.

 

[BammBamm]

With any luck, I'll be making a move to knoxville TN soon. There are a few people here in town that are disappointed I'm moving but they understand getting out of hellinois

Where in Illinois? I'm about 45 miles south of Chicago.

 

[BammBamm]

I work for Duro bag / Novolex...Everytime you use a paper bag my company probably made it as we are the largest supplier in the united states. Biggest accounts are whole foods and Trader joes. I'm a machine mechanic and supervisor.

 

[DXman]

Spent 8 yrs working in a foundry as a steel melter, melting steel in a 10,000 lb. carbon arc furnace. Also 3 yrs on a 1,000 lb induction furnace melting steel for pouring small bombs.

Also spent 5 yrs. working in the oil refinery's here in this area doing maintenance work.

Retired in 2002 after working for 14 yrs in Alaska salmon cannery's - job was to maintain the canning lines, keeping them running through the summer months.

 

[Tallman]

Retired FF/Paramedic. I don't miss it one bit, but I'm reminded daily, by my back and knees.

I feel for you in that department. I was the "Damage Control Petty Officer" which also means Fire Fighter. Working a fire on board ship an explosion knocked me head first into a steel bulk head, end of active duty military career.

 

[309hellinois]

Where in Illinois? I'm about 45 miles south of Chicago.

I'm 2 hours south of Chicago

 

[wavrider]

Tallman I spent many an hour training on DC onboard aircraft carriers, I understand where you coming from and thank you for your service and sacrifices.

 

[w9cll]

I'm 2 hours south of Chicago

I don't blame you for wanting to leave this miserable state. I am 15 miles south west of Chicago, work in the city and with traffic its an hour and a half drive to work.

 

[309hellinois]

I don't blame you for wanting to leave this miserable state. I am 15 miles south west of Chicago, work in the city and with traffic its an hour and a half drive to work.

I used to drive up there twice a week when I was driving a truck for a local tile distributor. I dreaded those days as I had no chance of missing rush hour traffic and I was heavy coming home. I know your pain but glad i didnt have to deal with it every day.

 

[DXman]

I don't blame you for wanting to leave this miserable state. I am 15 miles south west of Chicago, work in the city and with traffic its an hour and a half drive to work.

If you know where Savanna is, I spent my Army time there at the 823rd Ordnance Depot - 1967-68.