On the job.

[Ferret619]

I note we don’t seem to have a career based thread, so figured I’d start one.

don’t think I mentioned it but I left the auto industry a month ago, 10 years in the industry and I’m starting over doing something totally different. I’m feeling so pumped about my career for the first time in ages.

 

[Ferret619]

Those of you who are working, how are you going? What’s going on?
Keeping it SEC=UNCLASSIFIED Obviously.

 

[Mark1966]

I note we don’t seem to have a career based thread, so figured I’d start one.

don’t think I mentioned it but I left the auto industry a month ago, 10 years in the industry and I’m starting over doing something totally different. I’m feeling so pumped about my career for the first time in ages.

WOW, big move. So what are you doing now, hang on, wait ...

Those of you who are working, how are you going? What’s going on?
Keeping it SEC=UNCLASSIFIED Obviously.

... I think I know!

Me, same, same (sort of). This will be year 32 in November.

 

[Ferret619]

WOW, big move. So what are you doing now, hang on, wait ...



... I think I know!

Me, same, same (sort of). This will be year 32 in November.

I’m actually consulting so yay private sector but we do everything from policy, procurement and commercial strategy.
im still unsure why they hired me,

 

[Mark1966]

...
im still unsure why they hired me,

A good shave is what I'd put it down to

 

[Ferret619]

A good shave is what I'd put it down to

Lol that’s gotta be it, I look okay in a suit too, well my wife says that so she’s biased.

 

[Ferret619]

@Mark1966 32 years is crazy! That’s almost as long as I have graced this planet!

 

[Mastropiero]

Professional violinist over here, just completing my 20th season working in a Symphony Orchestra. Did a seven-years stint in my first one, wifey and I decided it was time to return home after nine years away, so I auditioned again, got the job and here we are.

 

[SpeedyPC]

I’m medically retired due to mental health issues after 20 years in the Structural engineering design drafting consultant, now I’m learning blender as a 3D hobby

 

[Bucephalus]

Age 72.5 years, 25 years military service ( retired Warrant Officer ), 10 years pub [ l ] ic servant then medically retired at age 60. Genuinely miss the military - a great life !

 

[TroyTools]

I make shaving brushes
amongst other things.
(In other words, whatever I want since leaving previous Safety job)
For now.
Destined to return to workforce again,............ one day.

 

[Errol]

Age 71 years, 25 years army service. Warrant Officer who made the mistake of accepting a PSO. Now privileged to live and work in Arnhem Land. Employed as a fleet manager with the local indigenous Council.

 

[Mark1966]

... Warrant Officer who made the mistake of accepting a PSO. ...

OK, so what is a PSO, Google gives me too many options!

 

[Errol]

OK, so what is a PSO, Google gives me too many options!

PSO - Prescribed Service Officer. Commissioned to Captain.

 

[Ferret619]

so I’m 33 and my title is that I’m a consultant but my firm does procurement, policy, commercial advisory.
lots of defence.

 

[Mark1966]

Oh dear, so we have to confess ages now? Nah, it ain't happening for me (but you may be able to guess...)

 

[SpeedyPC]

Oh dear, so we have to confess ages now? Nah, it ain't happening for me (but you may be able to guess...)

Your age would be, Happy Clapping Bean old fart, who really enjoy a bloody great Whisky.

 

[Ferret619]

next meetup will be at McDonalds due to seniors getting a free coffee

 

[Mark1966]

next meetup will be at McDonalds due to seniors getting a free coffee

... and you can enjoy the kids meal - might even get a free toy!

 

[Errol]

next meetup will be at McDonalds due to seniors getting a free coffee

Meetup? What’s that, haven’t heard of one being spoken about for ages.