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**FishtailnZ** · 04-04-2008

I'm a "kept" husband

**dltslk** · 04-04-2008

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Originally Posted by V8SLK

WOW, your work sounds fascinating!

Thanks.

It definetly has its moments but it is a federal goverment job and some of the time I feel as if I'm doing more housekeeping paperwork than research. It has allowed us to travel alot to conferences, site visits, and provide training. Some places are OK like St. Louis this month (no offense) and then really interesting like Krakow, Poland next month.

P.S. Randy, please make sure my plane takes off on time next week!

**jmeredith** · 04-04-2008

Im the Director of Information Services for the Local Air Medical Service we pick up injured folks from accidents and get them quickly to the hospital, or offer rapid transfer from one hospital to another for sick patients. I basically manage all things technical in our organization, radios, phones, network, satellite gear...

I also work as a technology consultant for South Texas' Emergency Management Division. which is pretty interesting. I volunteer with our Regional Rescue team doing swift-water and high angle rescues in our region. Even spent 10 days in New Orleans with the Task Force, during which time we effected the rescue of almost 4000 people

-J

songxu · 04-04-2008

Ph.D. in Chemistry. Scientist for high tech industry. I have a very satisfying job: helping our customer performing difficult experiments, most of them professors in science. At the end of day of hard work, my customer always thanks me sincerely, bring me to their house, show me their family photos. They view me as the guy who solve their problems and realize their dreams. Nice to deal with academics.

DesignoSLK · 04-04-2008

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Originally Posted by FishtailnZ

I'm a "kept" husband

They call that "Hen Pecked" Bill. But you know what? I like MY hen of 22 years!!

I'm a professional TV watcher.

I work for HQ AFN (American Forces Network) Europe.

I'm one of 5 responsible for ensuring our U.S. military and civilians (DOD/Contractor/Dependants) throughout Europe and the Middle East are afforded the opportunity to somewhat stay in touch with home (the United States) through stateside TV and radio programming.

...in a nutshell.

jazzandboo · 04-04-2008

Wow - What honoured company!

I am a Management Consultant for IBM. I specialise in Social Care for Local Authorities (like counties in USA) and have been working on the UK changes to the Children's Agenda following some high visibility deaths.

That got me into fostering which I do for 2 boys. I also have 5 children of my own so I need a 2 seater sports car that doesn't allow for children for my (and my wife's) sanity.

**ir-ops** · 04-04-2008

hey all,
thought i'd put down a few words more than just my occupation, in a sort of 'get to know us better' approach:

greek/1968 born/6-footer/brown hair slowly turning white/slightly overweight lately, but working on that/happily married to a non-blonde pharma manager/no children/one 3-year old blue belton llewellin english setter (as seen exploiting my patience in the avatar photo)/tanker fleet operator for a shipping company of greek interests/located in athens, greece, since 2000/before that, studied and worked for shipping companies in freiburg germany, london, england, barcelona spain, and montreux switzerland/all sorts of music freak, cd collector and concert goer/non-smoker/aged bourbon and espresso coffee lover, but not much of a drinker/book swallower, especially history, and all matters wwi and wwii/more and more getting jeremy clarkson style cynic/road runner/scuba diver/water and alpine slalom skier/diver watch collector/panathinaikos football club (soccer) supporter (of the refined kind, not a hooligan)/in foreverongoing midlife crisis, and not yet in peace with death related matters (but a close friend and professional shrink-tai chi master-and-original-milf thinks i am still far away from emotionally collapsing or loosing it)/fan of 'lost' and 'house, md', the tv series/travel maniac, but not getting too many chances for that, as under wild work load during the last couple of years/awaiting to take delivery of my first convertible in may, a gift to myself turning 40 in august, without wifey knowing (about the car, not the age).

i guess this more or less wraps it up.
real honored to belong to your group...

best
ir-ops

**Cold Shot** · 04-04-2008

Traditionally, I am an IT operations director. Currently, I am a IT project consultant (not by choice) for a large power company. Soon the wife and I hope to start our own business. Just need to pick one of the dozen plus ideas I have on a weekly basis.

st2288 · 04-04-2008

Hi,

FAA (air traffic)also..Telcom Engineer in NY Center. We have 4 SLK 350 already in the parking lot...

cyberdrakon · 04-04-2008

why so many people flying through the air and coordinating such things have SLKs? trying to keep your eyes on the sky? Something we should know about? heh.

Aranofly · 04-05-2008

Trapeze Artist here.....

**rlbawk** · 04-05-2008

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Originally Posted by cyberdrakon

why so many people flying through the air and coordinating such things have SLKs? trying to keep your eyes on the sky? Something we should know about? heh.

What better way to relieve stress than to let the top back and put your foot in it. I actually have the only SLK here at our facility but we got a couple SLs including SL55 and plenty BMWs here too. Have to admit the SLK does get the most attention in the group

**Woolly** · 04-05-2008

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Originally Posted by ir-ops

/tanker fleet operator for a shipping company of greek interests/located in athens, greece,

Back in the late '80's/early '90's I used to work for International Reefer Services SA in Piraeus, as a marine electronics engineer - jetting off all round the world, fixing their ships. Small World

**ir-ops** · 04-05-2008

...real impressed wooly,

paths crossed (almost): in '93-'94 i was working for a danish company in london

. lots in common, very small world my friend...

so how's yr greek?

best
ir-ops

**DansSlk** · 04-05-2008

Out of curiosity how much does an air traffic controller get paid, if you don't mind me asking.

**cbelaney** · 04-05-2008

Tire Wholesaler/Benevolent Dictator

timdesu · 04-05-2008

Wow, some really impressive stats on some impressive jobs. As for me just auto tech working for GM. Been in the auto business for 20 years and still going. Love the work, sometimes not so much the customers. Im sure Danslk knows what I mean. Wife is an elementary teacher.Enjoyed reading about everyones jobs.

**SLKman** · 04-05-2008

21 years as a Manager in the System Operations Control Center at Continental Airlines Head Quarters in downtown Houston. I ensure the saftey of the passengers on board Continental flights around the world.

Also I recently invested in a Financial Institution in Humble Texas.

www.IntegriPlanFinancial.com

Our Vision is to build and perpetuate the most viable financial services company in the world by providing the un-compromised personalized service, financial advice, product offerings and career opportunities in the industry.

This is why you do not see me on the forum as much as I used to be.
Very very busy.

Brent Fruzia
SLKman

st2288 · 04-05-2008

the older generation air traffic controller make decent salary before the government ramped the new contract down to the union. Now the new controllers make 2/3 of the salary if they are lucky. We have a very high drop out rate in the center. It typical takes at least 3 -4 years to become a certified controller.

**DansSlk** · 04-05-2008

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FishtailnZ Buckle up shut up hold on / Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Nfld., Canada Vehicle: 2006 SLK55 Other Toys: Wife, kids, dogs... Posts: 1,377 Country: Thanks: 245 Thanked 162 Times in 68 Posts	I'm a "kept" husband __________________ - Bill 2006 SLK55 Caspian Blue/Beige Stock 1/4 mile results: ET 12.72, trap 110.80, 60' 1.90 O.Z. Ultraleggeras, Magnaflow X-pipe, E55K Airbox, Windrestrictor. Some guys they just give up living and start dying little by little, piece by piece. Some guys come home from work and wash up and go racin' in the street... - B. Springsteen To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.
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Cold Shot Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Vehicle: 2007 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 ML 350 Posts: 603 Country: Thanks: 92 Thanked 69 Times in 31 Posts	Traditionally, I am an IT operations director. Currently, I am a IT project consultant (not by choice) for a large power company. Soon the wife and I hope to start our own business. Just need to pick one of the dozen plus ideas I have on a weekly basis. __________________ "Like a Cold Shot, baby" - Stevie Ray Vaughan To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2007 Black/Black SLK55 AMG (Green Filters, SmartTop V1, Eurolight Clear Side Markers, R170 Modded Antenna) 2007 Pewter/Black ML350 19xx White/Blonde Wife (Lmtd Edition Model)

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DansSlk Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,445 Country: Thanks: 84 Thanked 133 Times in 105 Posts	Out of curiosity how much does an air traffic controller get paid, if you don't mind me asking. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

04-05-2008	#38 (permalink)
SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,009 Country: Thanks: 215 Thanked 49 Times in 27 Posts	21 years as a Manager in the System Operations Control Center at Continental Airlines Head Quarters in downtown Houston. I ensure the saftey of the passengers on board Continental flights around the world. Also I recently invested in a Financial Institution in Humble Texas. www.IntegriPlanFinancial.com Our Vision is to build and perpetuate the most viable financial services company in the world by providing the un-compromised personalized service, financial advice, product offerings and career opportunities in the industry. This is why you do not see me on the forum as much as I used to be. Very very busy. Brent Fruzia SLKman __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2000 SLK230 copper Designo Sport To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by SLKman; 05-24-2008 at 06:13 PM.

04-04-2008	#23 (permalink)
jmeredith SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TX, USA Vehicle: SLK55 - Diamond Silver Other Toys: Ducati 620 Dark, 22' Catalina Posts: 96 Country: Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Im the Director of Information Services for the Local Air Medical Service we pick up injured folks from accidents and get them quickly to the hospital, or offer rapid transfer from one hospital to another for sick patients. I basically manage all things technical in our organization, radios, phones, network, satellite gear... I also work as a technology consultant for South Texas' Emergency Management Division. which is pretty interesting. I volunteer with our Regional Rescue team doing swift-water and high angle rescues in our region. Even spent 10 days in New Orleans with the Task Force, during which time we effected the rescue of almost 4000 people -J

04-04-2008	#24 (permalink)
songxu SLK World Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Detroit Vehicle: 2005 SLK 350, 6 speed M Other Toys: BMW 330xi Posts: 23 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Ph.D. in Chemistry. Scientist for high tech industry. I have a very satisfying job: helping our customer performing difficult experiments, most of them professors in science. At the end of day of hard work, my customer always thanks me sincerely, bring me to their house, show me their family photos. They view me as the guy who solve their problems and realize their dreams. Nice to deal with academics.

04-04-2008	#26 (permalink)
jazzandboo SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Vehicle: SLK 280 Other Toys: Viano Posts: 16 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wow - What honoured company! I am a Management Consultant for IBM. I specialise in Social Care for Local Authorities (like counties in USA) and have been working on the UK changes to the Children's Agenda following some high visibility deaths. That got me into fostering which I do for 2 boys. I also have 5 children of my own so I need a 2 seater sports car that doesn't allow for children for my (and my wife's) sanity.

04-04-2008	#27 (permalink)
ir-ops Lifetime SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Athens, Greece Vehicle: happy owner of a black on black R171 200K Sport since 07 July 08 Posts: 542 Country: Thanks: 150 Thanked 58 Times in 35 Posts	hey all, thought i'd put down a few words more than just my occupation, in a sort of 'get to know us better' approach: greek/1968 born/6-footer/brown hair slowly turning white/slightly overweight lately, but working on that/happily married to a non-blonde pharma manager/no children/one 3-year old blue belton llewellin english setter (as seen exploiting my patience in the avatar photo)/tanker fleet operator for a shipping company of greek interests/located in athens, greece, since 2000/before that, studied and worked for shipping companies in freiburg germany, london, england, barcelona spain, and montreux switzerland/all sorts of music freak, cd collector and concert goer/non-smoker/aged bourbon and espresso coffee lover, but not much of a drinker/book swallower, especially history, and all matters wwi and wwii/more and more getting jeremy clarkson style cynic/road runner/scuba diver/water and alpine slalom skier/diver watch collector/panathinaikos football club (soccer) supporter (of the refined kind, not a hooligan)/in foreverongoing midlife crisis, and not yet in peace with death related matters (but a close friend and professional shrink-tai chi master-and-original-milf thinks i am still far away from emotionally collapsing or loosing it)/fan of 'lost' and 'house, md', the tv series/travel maniac, but not getting too many chances for that, as under wild work load during the last couple of years/awaiting to take delivery of my first convertible in may, a gift to myself turning 40 in august, without wifey knowing (about the car, not the age). i guess this more or less wraps it up. real honored to belong to your group... best ir-ops

04-04-2008	#29 (permalink)
st2288 SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Vehicle: RED SLK350 Other Toys: 85'380sl 98'E320, 04'Toyota Highlander Posts: 56 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Hi, FAA (air traffic)also..Telcom Engineer in NY Center. We have 4 SLK 350 already in the parking lot...

04-04-2008	#30 (permalink)
cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,313 Country: Thanks: 14 Thanked 39 Times in 29 Posts	why so many people flying through the air and coordinating such things have SLKs? trying to keep your eyes on the sky? Something we should know about? heh.

04-05-2008	#31 (permalink)
Aranofly SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: St Lucie West Florida Vehicle: 2008 SLK 350 Posts: 25 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Trapeze Artist here.....

04-05-2008	#34 (permalink)
ir-ops Lifetime SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Athens, Greece Vehicle: happy owner of a black on black R171 200K Sport since 07 July 08 Posts: 542 Country: Thanks: 150 Thanked 58 Times in 35 Posts	...real impressed wooly, paths crossed (almost): in '93-'94 i was working for a danish company in london . lots in common, very small world my friend... so how's yr greek? best ir-ops

04-05-2008	#36 (permalink)
cbelaney SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ohio Vehicle: 2006 slk 350 Other Toys: 1970 Cadillac Deville conv. Posts: 58 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Tire Wholesaler/Benevolent Dictator

04-05-2008	#37 (permalink)
timdesu SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 15 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wow, some really impressive stats on some impressive jobs. As for me just auto tech working for GM. Been in the auto business for 20 years and still going. Love the work, sometimes not so much the customers. Im sure Danslk knows what I mean. Wife is an elementary teacher.Enjoyed reading about everyones jobs.

04-05-2008	#39 (permalink)
st2288 SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Vehicle: RED SLK350 Other Toys: 85'380sl 98'E320, 04'Toyota Highlander Posts: 56 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	the older generation air traffic controller make decent salary before the government ramped the new contract down to the union. Now the new controllers make 2/3 of the salary if they are lucky. We have a very high drop out rate in the center. It typical takes at least 3 -4 years to become a certified controller.

04-05-2008	#40 (permalink)
DansSlk Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,445 Country: Thanks: 84 Thanked 133 Times in 105 Posts	Quote: