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E3Chief

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uxorious

+uxorious

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I wonder if there's a way to make Geocaching pay.... anyone local want me to visit and sign all the logs for you? I'm cheap. Cost ya only a buck each star for the diffculty plus the terrain....

 

Now thats funny! However, the scary part is there are some people who may take you up on that. :blink::blink::D

tastom

+tastom

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I was the first FSNI (Foreign Service National Investigator) at the American Embassy in Switzerland. After I quit after almost 20 years in the security business, I have now a much less spectacular job. I am now a call agent for the Swiss TCS, the equivalent of the American AAA, a nationwide road side assistance organisation. It might be less spectacular, but it is definitely cheaper for the American tax payer, as I was on the payroll of the Departement of State. So, be happy that I quit!

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bogleman

bogleman

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When I retire I want to work as a greeter at Walmart, at least they have a better retirement plan than my current job. I get to work for a solid 42 years before I can get my full pension, 18 down - I don't think I can make it ;) any finicial planners out there?

 

Anyone want to hire me, I'm cheap (at least my wife tells me that), I've got some madd skills & I'm great with people :yikes:

 

References on request.

ScottFla

ScottFla

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I'm a caregiver for multiple hairy primates (I'm a zookeeper that takes care of gorillas and orangutans).

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That's a TB (the stuffed one) with a goal to visit zoos.

 

Hey! So do I, a 12 year old, a 3 year old and a 15 month old! But mine aren't quite as hairy ;)

Nochipra

+Nochipra

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When I retire I want to work as a greeter at Walmart, at least they have a better retirement plan than my current job. I get to work for a solid 42 years before I can get my full pension, 18 down - I don't think I can make it ;) any finicial planners out there?

 

Anyone want to hire me, I'm cheap (at least my wife tells me that), I've got some madd skills & I'm great with people :yikes:

 

References on request.

 

When I retire from sitting around all day reading the Groundspeak forum threads waiting for new geocoins to come out I plan to get a retirement job at Walmart as a greeter too:)

 

Some previous jobs I had were:

 

Independent Living Counselors aide, an Independent Living Counselor, customer service rep for a credit card company (that was real fun, not!), I also used to take orders for all the junk you see on tv that has an 800 number attatched to it (I used to sell Jerry Springer videos:( ) at a teleservices company.

Sevilon

+Sevilon

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I'm a caregiver for multiple hairy primates (I'm a zookeeper that takes care of gorillas and orangutans).

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That's a TB (the stuffed one) with a goal to visit zoos.

 

Cool job! Do you work at Cheyenne Mtn. Zoo? Haven't been there in awhile. I need to take the kids next summer!

 

 

Teacher here. Gives you summers to geocache! ;)

BigHank

+BigHank

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I retired from the Navy 14 years ago after a 30 year career. I am currently Chief of Operations for the state emergency management agency. I don't own any goats, but I've been referred to as an old one.

Ambrosia

+Ambrosia

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Yes. Eating chocolate bon bons (or being fed grapes) all day is a lot harder than everyone might think. I have a tough life. ;)

Are you hiring? I'll forward my resume.

Send a pic of you holding some grapes, and then we'll talk. :yikes::sad:

yawetag

+yawetag

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I work in Surveillance at a casino in the St. Louis Area.

 

Yes, we catch people cheating. No, our job is nothing like the TV show "Las Vegas".

 

Currently, I work at what some would call the worst in the area. In two weeks, I'll be working at the newest.

 

VCRs to DVRs. I can't wait.

gorillagal

+gorillagal

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I'm a caregiver for multiple hairy primates (I'm a zookeeper that takes care of gorillas and orangutans).

*snip*

 

That's a TB (the stuffed one) with a goal to visit zoos.

 

Cool job! Do you work at Cheyenne Mtn. Zoo? Haven't been there in awhile. I need to take the kids next summer!

 

 

Teacher here. Gives you summers to geocache! ;)

 

Yup, I work at Cheyenne Mountain. Where in Colorado are you?

boda

+boda

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Yup, I work at Cheyenne Mountain. Where in Colorado are you?

Went to that zoo twice-years ago. Loved it. My son and family now live in Colorado Springs. Last time we visited we didn't get to the zoo due to other priorities, but I will make it a point to go to that neat place next time.

 

I survived 22+ years in the Air Force then spent several years teaching computer courses at a two year college while setting up and maintaining computer labs and associated networks and contracting out to the District's IT office.

 

Now I just work part time for a nonprofit senior center cooking the books.

geospyder

+geospyder

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23 years in IT for a major corporation, the last 10 as a systems programmer and before that a COBOL programmer, systems analyst and computer operator.

 

I was laid off in 2001 and got a job with a consulting company and I go where and do what they tell me to do. So far I've helped set up, then worked in a call center, been an auditor, a data entry clerk and a software tester.

 

Sounds somewhat familiar (COBOL, systems analyst, etc.). Did the major company thing and jumped ship to join a dot com. Dot com got bought out, I got laid off, cashed in my options and been enjoying life ever since.

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Pazifik

+Pazifik

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...attract aliens by beaming outward to the universe powerful non-stop radio signals bearing complex modulation which carries the essence of (the smell and taste of) chocolate bourbon-soaked bon bons.

Beam me up, Scotty! Give me THAT signal!!! ;):):yikes::D:sad:;)

BTW: What about the calories?? :D

kevnjenn

+kevnjenn

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Active duty Air Force.

 

First nine years as enlisted cop, last 5 years as Logistics Readiness Officer.

 

My dream job is professional geocacher. Or Playboy photographer...

elmuyloco5

+elmuyloco5

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My husband and I are both ex-navy nukes (him electrician, me mechanic). Now he operates a plutonium plant at one of our National Labs and I'm a homeschooling SAHM for three kidlets.

Phillips4

+Phillips4

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Yes. Eating chocolate bon bons (or being fed grapes) all day is a lot harder than everyone might think. I have a tough life. :mad:

Are you hiring? I'll forward my resume.

Send a pic of you holding some grapes, and then we'll talk. :huh:<_<

I've seen him holding some grapes - you don't want to! :mad:

team moxiepup

+team moxiepup

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Lately, I've been pestering people for a living. I used to pester HS students, working as a substitute teacher. I would pester students to do the work left by their regular teacher, or at the very least not to kill each other.

I got a job over the summer, that has been extended indefinitely, pestering adults. Now I call medical establishments to see it they recieved our faxes. Boring as heck, but I don't have to keep anyone from trying to kill each other, skip class, swear, etc... just pester!

 

My real vocation is as an artist. It's what I studied in college. Unfortunately, I'm too busy pestering people to get much art done. <_< Sadly, pestering pays better than painting. :mad:

StarBrand

+StarBrand

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Repair Computers.

Write Programs.

Create Web Pages.

Program web pages.

Teach at local community College - computers and technology.

Create databases.

Consult computer Networks for small business.

Consult on business workflow - via technology.

Maintain the above.

patial self employed, partial work part time.

 

That sort of thing......

IronMaiden

IronMaiden

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To some people I have the most thankless job:

 

Let's see I'm a wife, mother, grandmother, care giver, cook, housekeeper, nurse, taxi driver, parts runner and mechanics helper.

 

This time a year I'm also work as a hunter/gatherer, butcher and many many other things.

 

Yes, I'm a house wife. :mad:

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logonwheeler

+logonwheeler

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I'm a caregiver for multiple hairy primates (I'm a zookeeper that takes care of gorillas and orangutans).

*snip*

 

That's a TB (the stuffed one) with a goal to visit zoos.

 

Cool job! Do you work at Cheyenne Mtn. Zoo? Haven't been there in awhile. I need to take the kids next summer!

 

 

Teacher here. Gives you summers to geocache! :mad:

 

Yup, I work at Cheyenne Mountain. Where in Colorado are you?

 

Gorillagal,

 

Now it all makes sense! My wife (a bio major at UCCS) and I have enjoyed quite a few of you caches in the area and are members of the CMZ! I am sure that we have seen you several times while you were working - just never put a face with your name. Keep up the good work over there FYI!

logonwheeler

+logonwheeler

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I work at an architecture firm during the day. Mostly work on commercial buildings and larger projects. Educated with a Mechanical Engineering degree - but sometimes you don't work in the exact same field you got your degree in. Anyone else work outside their educated field of study?

 

I also lead a secret life too - I have a 2nd job. :mad:

 

I work during the day - but by night in the evenings I run and own a Geocaching store. Something I really felt inspired to do - I love being self employed! Its tough work after being at the day job for 9 hrs, but I really have a lot of fun doing it. Check out my profile if you are interested for more information.

cowpill

+cowpill

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I am a Tech Seargent in the Air Force, right now I am an IT administrator, but list of jobs, flight engineer on an MH-53J, HH-60G, Special Tactics Support geek, Vehicle maintenance craftsmen. I have been through survival school, beatings and advanced beatings, navy dive school, mercury outboard school, zodiac repair school, five static line jumps with the Thai special forces, been to most countries in asia and the pacific, and am currently working at Kirland AFB New Mexico. :mad: A medical condition keeps me from doing the fun stuff anymore, but retirement is around the corner.

wandererrob

+wandererrob

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My job description says I'm a senior research associate involved in pre-clinical testing and development of an autologous, therapeutic cancer vaccine as well as some infectious disease work using the same/similar technology.

 

Or mad scientist if you prefer. :mad:

 

Lately (the past few months) that means I mostly sit at my desk most of the day surfing the internet and planning for Halloween while looking like I'm busy. You might say our workload has trailed off a bit lately. <_<

yawetag

+yawetag

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We already have playback, but being able to playback while still recording will be nice!

 

I also can't wait for object analysis. Makes looking for that stolen purse a lot easier.

 

mmmm Vicon is your friend. I've played with both, nothing better than the DVR - playback is a dream.
meralgia

+meralgia

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I call patients at the clinic to make an appointment so they can learn how to take care of themselves. Unfortunately, 1/3 of them decide to call and cancel at the last minute, sometimes for inane reasons.

Trucker Lee

+Trucker Lee

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I take care of an office full of lawyers...and really earn that paycheck! In my spare time, I raise three mini-geocachers & go to school at night.

Could have just as well owned up to running a day care center all day! :D

Ambrosia

+Ambrosia

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Yes. Eating chocolate bon bons (or being fed grapes) all day is a lot harder than everyone might think. I have a tough life. :D

Are you hiring? I'll forward my resume.

Send a pic of you holding some grapes, and then we'll talk. :D:huh:

I've seen him holding some grapes - you don't want to! :D

:o

 

Aw.....it's not so bad. :huh:

 

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Mopar

+Mopar

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Parks Dept Supervisor.

I get to drive a dark green pickup truck from park to park.

Oh, and when I'm short-staffed (which seems to be all the time) I do whatever else needs to be done. From cleaning restrooms, plumbing, paperwork and weed whacking to operating heavy equipment, and everything in between.

Team Typowiz

+Team Typowiz

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Graphic arts/publishing, and web development/maintenance. Accepted a WAY early retirement from one of the Big Three (think 'Blue Oval') because it was really the only practical thing to do. Since then have had a great time building a couple of mandolins, perusing Groundspeak forums and going out caching. Need to find something regular/profitable soon, though, else I'll have to hock the GPS ....

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