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		Following from piggys rant thread i think it would be interesting to know what people do for a living   
I run the AutoBreakers side of a big scrap / recycling facility and really enjoy it    been here for a while now and everyday presents a new challenge and i love seeing what cars come in on the scrap etc   
	 
	
	
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		I'm an apprentice machinist engineer, I work for MKE in sittingbourne, been here for about 2 years and still enjoying it, plus it gives me a space + all the tools you could possibly need to do work on the car
	 
	
	
	
		
	 
 
 
	
	
	
		
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		Graphic Designer for AG Signs in Hontion   
	 
	
	
	
		
	 
 
 
	
	
	
		
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		I'm a Security Engineer. I install and maintain CCTV, Access Control, Intruder and Automated Entry Systems. Most of our work is down south on the M4 corridor so spend most of my life working away.
	 
	
	
	
		
	 
 
 
	
	
	
		
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		I work for an Asset Management firm in London, trading Fx and Repo
	 
	
	
	
		
	 
 
 
	
	
	
		
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		I work in marketing/PR/advertising/online relations and anti-fraud for a specialist insurer.
	 
	
	
	
		
	 
 
 
	
	
	
		
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		Love how there is such a mixed bag of occupation on OC!   
	 
	
	
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		I run my own escorting company, just opened a gym and also have begun making contacts with the mafia. 
 
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		 (09-07-2015, 03:20 PM)silverzx Wrote:  I run my own escorting company, just opened a gym and also have begun making contacts with the mafia. 
 
Life is on the up. 
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		Plant mechanic. Go me.
	 
	
	
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		I'm an Engineer for a Japanese Car Manufacturer, In charge of a new model Testing & Planning before launch to the Market.
	 
	
	
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		I'm a HPC (High Performance Computing) Integration and Support Engineer. 
 
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 (16-05-2016, 10:45 AM)Toms306 Wrote:  Oh I don't care about the stripped threads lol, that's easily solved by hammering the bolt in.   Nanstone GTD5 GT17S - XUD9TE
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		Electrical engineer looking after electric supply in Yorkshire from 240/415v up to 132,000v
	 
	
	
	
		
	 
 
 
	
	
	
		
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		I'm intrigued.... Pics up please?   
	 
	
	
	
		
	 
 
 
	
	
	
		
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		Digger driver for morgan sindall working on  behalf western power distribution in and around the midlands
	 
	
	
Vehicle repair and servicing in the midlands pm for details  
 
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		I work for MI5...   
	 
	
	
	
		
	 
 
 
	
	
	
		
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		 (09-07-2015, 04:27 PM)Toms306 Wrote:  I work for MI5...   
Though I'd seen you around work mate   
	 
	
	
	
		
	 
 
 
	
	
	
		
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		Work for a large motorsport  / tuning retailer. Been here 21 years, most of that time in sales but now work in the web / marketing side. Also run a bar. I don't know what free time is.!
	 
	
	
	
		
	 
 
 
	
	
	
		
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		Field Support Manager for WM Morrisons. Basically I support store management teams where stores are failing and/or struggling and need support. In reality I spend most of my time dealing with HR situations and training. Also within my remit is the assessment and trial implementation of new systems and processes.
	 
	
	
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		i am a stock control assistant,
	 
	
	
	
		
	 
 
 
	
	
	
		
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		maintenance person at a certain Fast Food restaurant
	 
	
	
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		I fill out forms explaining how and why I have broken things and how and why this was necessary and how and why the repair bill shouldn't be paid for out of public money. 
 
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		Did work as an electronic test engineer working with emergency location equipment on civilian and military aircraft (GPS beacons, comms antenna etc) but fancied something different so currently drive a delivery van whilst I train to be a coded welder    
	 
	
	
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		Service engineer specialised in automated polyethylene pipe welding equipment
	 
	
	
	
		
	 
 
 
	
	
	
		
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		Im a self employed Farmer, Mechanic / Tuner and Computer / Network repair guy.... Bit of a mixed bag really!
	 
	
	
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		I work In a van breakers striping them done for parts and also fit parts to customers vans such as engine's gearboxs clutchs u get the idear lol so pretty much a mechanic to and forklift/ digger driver :-) and all those jobs just because I'm the only one working there        
	 
	
	
	
		
	 
 
 
	
	
	
		
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		I do Dominos (kill cars) full time and great to see loads of guys that can afford fancy new motors driving the mighty 306!
	 
	
	
	
		
	 
 
 
	
	
	
		
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		Bicycle mechanic working for an accessible cycling charity, so looking after a massive variety of modified and custom cycles and tricycles for people with all sorts of disabilities. 
Very much more than just a bike mechanic   
formerly, Worked on HGV's, Vans and cars, Slot Machine Factory, Printing press operator, Pottery worker, Bicycle Courier, Office worker, Parcelforce Driver, General van driver delivering anything for a haulage company, Builders Labourer!
 
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