Awhile ago you had a thread on what Msties find funny. Along that same line, I’d like to know what Msties do for a living. Are we computer-hacking photophobiacs who live in our parents’ basement, or are we other societal cornerstones like firefighters, police officers, professors, or clergy? What do we DO?
Interesting! Okay, don’t give out more info than you are comfortable with. And you don’t need to say WHERE you do it or give specific company names or anything.
Me: I’m an editor at a newspaper. Yes, they still exist. You?
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Shouldn’t it be ‘What do we do’? I’m a student.
I used to do comedy and theatre. I got tired of working with assholes and not getting paid for it, so I became a legal secretary.
System Analyst with an internet connection at work. :oops:
overnight retail worker; the managers and CEOs are nazis, ALWAYS; I guess I gave away the company name.
Window clerk at a post office
Assistant manager for a Midwestern-retailer.
I am a retired engineer, now a woodturner in Chicago.
My wife.
As for *what* I do, I’m a producer for a morning news radio program.
I work in the Data Department of an Economics Research firm. I want to go back for my Masters and become a full-fledged Economist.
I work for a college bookstore. It’s a good job, but murderous urges rise exponentially at the beginning and end of semesters.
Former Air Force officer. I got out just about the time the big layoffs started happening, so I had a little trouble getting back into the workforce. Currently, I’m a test operator in an R&D lab.
I’m a high school student. And yes, I do believe life sucks. :grin:
I clean surgical instruments at a hospital.
I’m a college Spanish professor by day, and a musical theater actress by night.
—And “who do we do” is one of the funniest typos I’ve ever seen. Freudian much? :wink:
I’m a plant operator at a nuclear power plant in Texas. :shock:
I’m a hypnotist. (Really!) Sleeeeeep!
Project manager of a mortgage software company :smile:
SAHM
I teach Latin at a Catholic school.
I just retired and was an analyst with the IRS. I found the job too taxing to continue.
I’m a freelance animator and motion graphics artist.
I currently have 2 part-time jobs: school bus driver, and high school choir accompanist. Beyond that I’m a single mother, some-time college student earning a degree in music therapy.
When not working with ConGypsCo to take over Microsoft, I’m a school librarian. (If unions get too uppety we know a certain robot who has no qualms about putting down demonstrations).
I’m a professor of English.
And by the way, Sampo: I wish ALL editors of newspapers were Msties. The editor of our local rag is NOT a Mstie. Believe me when I say that that’s just something I KNOW!
Wow. Funniest thread EVER.
I work for a company that manufactures magic tricks (you know, like, linking rings and stuff). I direct, edit and film their promotional videos so people can see what the tricks do before they buy them. It’s a TON of fun!
Hahaha. I’m unemployed.
But I’m about to get back into my job for the bulk of the last three years: lab technician at an optical retailer (making glasses). Also, I’m applying to medical school.
Whoops, I read the question wrong. My answer is “my girlfriend of the past three years.”
I am a pet sitter who desperately needs to find a job with a living wage, or go to grad school
I’m a machine burner at a company that makes cranes. My job is to cut the parts of the cranes from sheet metal.
I work at Rheem’s.They make air-conditioners.Have been there for over 16 years.
I am an analytical chemist at a pharmaceutical company.
Currently a 5th year senior at the University of Arkansas, working towards a BA in Theater. Currently a barista in a locally owned coffee shop.
Hopefully one day a professional actor :roll:
Environmental engineer.
Supply Officer in the Navy
I assist in selling cars over the phone.
But I’m an aspiring stand-up comedian and fiction writer.
And I hurt inside.
Closed captioning coordinator.
Closed Captioning Coordinator. (Live television captioning)
professional musician.
Anyone who is willing…
Actually, when I first became a MSTIE I was a technology salesperson; then I worked in Advertising for a newspaper of 100,000 circulation- they’re almost history now. Presently, I work in tourism. I also have an MA in business.
Insurance underwriter. I loathe it. Hopefully that won’t last much longer. I’ve been directing theater at night, and just secured half the budget for my first film.
I am an engineer at a federal national laboratory, helping to safeguard US energy supplies from natural disasters and terrorists. Love the actual work, would love to see extraordinary improvement in the “government” aspects of the job. Believe me when I say, “Your weapons have no effect on me!” I am also an amateur musician, playing trumpet in our city’s all-volunteer concert band.
Middle school science teacher. Aspiring travel nonfiction writer.
I’m a computer programmer .
College freshman majoring in art. As for money-flow, I somehow managed to wrangle a paying job being a peer adviser at the art building, plus I buss tables on the weekend.
@ 1-no experience necessary I guess.
@ 2-bring Prep ‘H’ to work reviews.
@ 4-meet you in the pking lot for the dvd player.
@ 13-please do not bath with the instruments while cleaning them, thanks!
@ 14-Hola Professora! Aye esta Jorge. Hola Jorge.
@ 15-say hey to Mr Burns & Smithers for us.
@ 16-yes master.
@ 18-WTFAYTA?
@ 19-Ecum spirituo tutu OOOOO!
@ 21-picture this?
@ 22-hardest job yet.
@ 23-sexiest job so far (ladies only!)
@ 24-Gud job.
@ 25-manufacture magic? You lie!
@ 27-me too! Just kidding.
@ 28-good thing you just sit and not have to clean up after them.
@ 31-I see a meth lab in your future.
@ 32- Civil service material.
@ 33- thats what I called lancing garbage along the roadway too!
@ 34-Wal mart, see Speedy.
Once, long ago, I was a marginally successful television writer. Now I’m a professor of religion.
I’m a Biologist with an MS in Zooarchaeology. Do you want fries with that? :lol:
I service laboratory equipment part-time and play with my alpacas the rest of the time.
As far as paying jobs, I’m a Senior Library Assistant at a public library, where I work in the Processing and PR areas.
As far as non-paying, I’m a longtime volunteer with Pisctaway Community TV.
This is a great idea, Sampo — I have often wondered about this! What a fascinating cross-section of the culture we are.
Me, I’m a college professor in my late forties. I teach playwriting and screenwriting.
And who I do is none of your damn business. :grin:
I am currently unemployed after over 25 years in marketing/media. I have also been a full time marketing professor. Currently teaching grad school at night and doing part time work for the US Census while looking for a full time corporate job. Actually, I’m currently watching Future Wax, I mean War.