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[Harrison541]

Cool, this threads gaining a bit of steam.

 

I'm currently into building/joinery at the moment, but only because my dad is, I want to try and get into engineering really.

[grumpy2]

Another teacher

[chipster196]

classic mg restorer, before that i was a builders labourer for a few months, before that i was a mechanic at a bmw and merc specialist, and before that i was a mechanic at a tvr and mk1 escort specialist and worked for top gear!!!

[Mini Cheddars]

Warehouse Storeman for a global energy/healthcare corporation.

 

Just been accepted to become permanent actually after 2 years as a contractor.

[mini93]

I have alwasy thought about jobs in 2 different minds. Either you do a job you will enjoy for less money, or you do a job which isnt what you might like as much for better money, but of course the latter allows you do afford to do stuff in your free time.

 

I work at Lifeline, a fire extinguisher manufacturer... sounds pretty boring when you tell someone you build extinguishers for a living, but its really not as bad as it sounds (plus I get to make fires periodicly)

[Mini Cheddars]

Yesterday I leant that fire extinguisher 'grenades' exist.

 

[patricksouth]

I am a loft/cavity wall fitter and also fit solar pv...
i hate my job but have done what i have always wanted to do and now training to become a plumber and want to get into the renewable sector....

[PlugExploits]

I'm a chippy... Loving it. Year and a half into starting a business with a mate and I get up on a Monday morning as easily as a Friday morning

[giacomo]

i work for Waitrose/John lewis full time. hours can be abit rubbish but thats part of the fun!

[Bean]

I'm a "Marketing & Development Manager"!

 

I look after the business systems - also develop & implement any new systems or additions. I write & update the company websites. I also design all of the company brochures, newsletters, adverts, posters, catalogues. I sort out all company photography.

 

You totally don't want to do my job ...

[Miniminx71]

I design online learning courses for the retail and hospitality industries. Want to know about Health and Safety in your works kitchen or how you should handle asbestos or serve people who have hearing loss? Ask me!

[Artful Dodger]

motorsport mechanic.    build cars all day all night and then all weekend!

[Mini Cheddars]

I recently changed from contractor of 2 years to permanent at a well-known oil & gas corporation as a warehouse storeman. Really happy there.

[The Matt]

I've recently retired

[Mini Manannán]

I work in a hospital.  Neuro surgeon of course...