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Originally Posted by GoldDot40
Originally Posted by Ursatdx
I own/operate a "Quick Lube".
35 years in the business.
21 years at current location.
I did that as well. Started off at a dealership, then worked for an independent shop. You remember QLube? Worked for them until the Pennzoil-Quakerstate merger in turn QLube was absorbed by Jiffy Lube. Left them to manage a Texaco Xpress Lube, then back to another independent...then decided to get into trucking. About 14 years total in the quick lube business.
Hmmm, back about twenty some years ago I used to work close by a QLube in Marietta, GA. Never used them since I like to change the oil myself. You brought some memories...
Now I am an expediter, which is a glorified truck driver. I drive a straight truck all over the US, transporting stuff that needs to be there yesterday, from auto parts, to electric motors, to airplane tires, to jet engines. I basically come in to save the day when "next day delivery" is just not fast enough. Once I had to expedite a $75,000.00 diamond ring from Atlanta to a CEO in Memphis. All I could hope was that she said "Yes."
Originally Posted by Ursatdx
I own/operate a "Quick Lube".
35 years in the business.
21 years at current location.
I did that as well. Started off at a dealership, then worked for an independent shop. You remember QLube? Worked for them until the Pennzoil-Quakerstate merger in turn QLube was absorbed by Jiffy Lube. Left them to manage a Texaco Xpress Lube, then back to another independent...then decided to get into trucking. About 14 years total in the quick lube business.
Hmmm, back about twenty some years ago I used to work close by a QLube in Marietta, GA. Never used them since I like to change the oil myself. You brought some memories...
Now I am an expediter, which is a glorified truck driver. I drive a straight truck all over the US, transporting stuff that needs to be there yesterday, from auto parts, to electric motors, to airplane tires, to jet engines. I basically come in to save the day when "next day delivery" is just not fast enough. Once I had to expedite a $75,000.00 diamond ring from Atlanta to a CEO in Memphis. All I could hope was that she said "Yes."
Nuclear power plant, mechanical maintenance instructor.
I'm retired now, but before that I worked in IT for 40 years. Started out in 1967 as a programmer on IBM mainframes. Ten years later I switched over to Systems Programmer on VSE and MVS systems.
The last 12 years I was a UNIX systems administrator.
The last 12 years I was a UNIX systems administrator.
Design Verification Engineer for a semiconductor firm. I get paid to find other people's problems.
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I'm an IT Equipment Coordinator, basically I rebuild, reimage, and supply all IT Equipment for all of our 50+ locations.
Originally Posted by kstanf150
The last 20 years I've worked in Funeral Service and I'm a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in the State of Georgia
That's where all that Cadillac hate comes from!!
The last 20 years I've worked in Funeral Service and I'm a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in the State of Georgia
That's where all that Cadillac hate comes from!!
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I work at a shop that specializes in auto AC and heating. I'm the AC guy but I get dragged into the overheats too. I also have a class A CDL. I occasionally deliver bulk cement,limestone and lately roof trusses.
I also get to go get trucks for us to work on if they don't have a driver available.
I also get to go get trucks for us to work on if they don't have a driver available.
Originally Posted by clinebarger
Originally Posted by kstanf150
The last 20 years I've worked in Funeral Service and I'm a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in the State of Georgia
That's where all that Cadillac hate comes from!!
Just replaced one of em with a new Lincoln ðŸ‘
Originally Posted by kstanf150
The last 20 years I've worked in Funeral Service and I'm a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in the State of Georgia
That's where all that Cadillac hate comes from!!
Just replaced one of em with a new Lincoln ðŸ‘
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Truck driver hauling aggregates. Nothing special lol.
I work for a DOD Contractor. We refurbish radar systems for the USMC. My Job title is Rigger. I do that as needed but also drive a truck and haul radar systems to and from Military bases. I also handle all of the hazmat and hazwaste duties for the Company. I have a background hauling hazmat so I kind of fell into that job. Been here 13 years and love the job.
Stay at home dad...9 years now.
Sort of retired just over two years ago at 55. I currently own 38 rental units, but turned over day-to-day management of them to a management company. Now I sit back and collect the monthly check, and spend my time in our pool or at our condo in Orange Beach.
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