Author Topic: What do you do for a crust? (Read 5616 times)

Sambo · « **on:** February 20, 2011, 22:53 »

Another thread on the forum showed that we 'Detectorists' come in a diverse range of ages so I thought it might be interesting to discover a bit more about who makes up this fantastic forum. Nothing too in-depth but just a couple of lines about what you do for a living (or did do, or are going to do).

To get the ball rolling:

I'm currently working for the Queensland Police Service in a specialist section (but don't hold that against me

). I also spent 10 years in Hotel Management (Hilton Hotels) and served in the Royal Australian Navy in the Communications/Intelligence fields.

Sambo

pepper · « **Reply #1 on:** February 20, 2011, 22:57 »

ive always worked in the electronics/telecommunications industry.
and sambo we wont hold it against you, some coppers are allright, the one that gimme a ticket the other day seemed to have a smile on his face

Snoopy36 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 20, 2011, 23:00 »

I work with international students and run a small business in the music industry...

Rwork · « **Reply #3 on:** February 20, 2011, 23:05 »

Refrigeration and auto air service. A grade at pistol club.Always interested in electronics. Rwork

mossie · « **Reply #4 on:** February 20, 2011, 23:36 »

Jack of all trades - railways, aicraft maintenance, Royal Australian Navy - Radar Plotter(Gulf War 1991) , Meter reading, fire equipment servicing, B Perf Arts - Stage Managment (ECU), B2B C Level sales, stay at home Dad now.

Mossie.

Smurf · « **Reply #5 on:** February 21, 2011, 00:05 »

Army -Retired

brian p · « **Reply #6 on:** February 21, 2011, 08:51 »

Findem · « **Reply #7 on:** February 21, 2011, 09:12 »

"sambo we wont hold it against you, some coppers are allright"
Especially Queen Victoria pennies!

I'm retired after a career of high school teaching and running a small business advisory service.

Bevan · « **Reply #8 on:** February 21, 2011, 09:58 »

I'm a Civil Marriage Celebrant (at least I try to be civil LOL)

Sea Hunter · « **Reply #9 on:** February 21, 2011, 10:27 »

G'day All , I work for Caterpillar Pty Ltd - Victorian Dealer William Adams Pty Ltd .Earthmoving & Mining machinery , Parts Sales

max705 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 21, 2011, 10:32 »

I am 11 years old, this year i'm in year 7, i am the also the leader of my faction and i have a special little badge i wear everyday. i am into archeology, geology,astronomy and mining (like my father ) .

Mog · « **Reply #11 on:** February 21, 2011, 10:54 »

Hi all, I have run a moulding machine (big planer) in a sawmill, and worked in a big car wrecking yard in Perth. Back in Qld now and unemployed

More time for detecting but cant afford to go anywhere $:-\$

jhonnygem · « **Reply #12 on:** February 21, 2011, 18:55 »

I work in the jewellery industry polishing chains. also make a little bit of jewellery at home.

Paul C · « **Reply #13 on:** February 21, 2011, 19:16 »

Work in the safety industry..... breathing apparatus, gas detection and brethalyser units... etc

Service dept. QLD

cheers p.

alphamax hunter · « **Reply #14 on:** February 21, 2011, 19:31 »

gyprocker,plasterer ,cornicehand

Willo · « **Reply #15 on:** February 21, 2011, 19:36 »

Lawyer - Willo

GemQ · « **Reply #16 on:** February 21, 2011, 19:50 »

All,

Environmetal Consultant (Meteorologist).

simmo · « **Reply #17 on:** February 21, 2011, 20:19 »

Throat irrigation specialist (publican) retired.
full time metal detector

madmax800 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 21, 2011, 20:38 »

I am a smoke rep, don't smoke but get overpaid for what I do, 25 but looking towards retirement in a few

Cheers

eucy-man · « **Reply #19 on:** February 21, 2011, 20:56 »

l work for MARS chocolate here in Ballarat packing lollies(M&M's,Maltisers,Snickers,Bounty,Twix,Pods) into bags(and eating some) and also some gardening work and then try and squeeze some detecting,cheers Rod.

peter_s · « **Reply #20 on:** February 21, 2011, 21:03 »

Hey Snoopy i used to send ovseas students home when their visas expired or they were naughty

too much politics in that so went out into lawnmowing and gardening. now selling after 12years and soon to be unemployed

Snoopy36 · « **Reply #21 on:** February 21, 2011, 21:50 »

so peter s - you were with Immigration?

Eucy-man: Any chance MARS could sponsor this site and give each member a lolly bag?

Simmo: I had to think about what a Throat Irrigation Specialist is... now I get it. I must be one too

It is amazing to see the diverse groups of people into this hobby. Keep it coming folks!

Cheers
Snoopy

peter_s · « **Reply #22 on:** February 21, 2011, 22:20 »

yep that was me Snoopy Compliance and Investigations Immigration

sido · « **Reply #23 on:** February 21, 2011, 22:37 »

Hi all, Electronic Technician in Radio Communications is my main field, Dont want to ruffle some feathers by saying this...... but currently i am working as a Technical Officer for a global Speed and Camera manufacturer in conjunction with the Victorian Department of Justice......

Please wait.......before you all ask who may be concerned, sorry but i cannot reverse any of your fines you may have....At the end of the day it's a job and its all about trying to save lives, even though it seems otherwise.

Cheers Sido

Coin Ranger · « **Reply #24 on:** February 21, 2011, 23:22 »

An Environmental Officer in the construction industry ... it pays the bills

CR