State your occupation here!

JOC · 04-03-2008

Hey everyone -

I was thinking about this earlier, and being that our SLK's are pretty nice cars... I was wondering what everyone does for a living on the SLKworld community? Don't feel obligated to respond if you don't feel comfortable. I think that it would be great to use this as a networking tool as well.
Use this post to give some details on what you do for a living. I'll kick it off.

I am working for two companies in Connecticut. One is global commercial real estate advisory firm located in Greenwich, CT. I represent tenants and assist them in finding commercial office space in buildings all over southern CT, Westchester, NY and New York City.

My other job is energy brokerage with a firm located in Stamford, CT. I help commercial end users of electricity and natural gas secure energy contracts for their business. So the big building owners who spend millions a year on energy costs... I help find them an energy contract to lower their costs and negotiate prices, terms, and different products with alternative electricity and natural gas suppliers all over the country.

I'd love to hear what it is that you all do!
Best,
John

**alroumi** · 04-03-2008

My occupation is pretty tough and demanding but at the end of the day I am doing something that I truly like which is practicing law, I am a Lawyer that practices Business law in my family's law firm and my second job is with an investment firm whom I also serve their legal obligations.

**DansSlk** · 04-04-2008

Probably a bit of a giveaway but i run the service department at our shop and i also work as the well CIO for the shop is the best way to describe it.

All good fun

cyberdrakon · 04-04-2008

Run my own SMALL business: TWC & Associates, Inc. www.twcassociates.com Company is 9 years old now, (since I was in high school).

We make promotional goods for marketing companies, and custom gifts for high-end boutiques. Currently we supply about 30% of the SoCal auto dealerships in SOME way, (either some of their gift shop items, or their promotional keyring/pens).

This is slow season for my business! take a look at my web page if you need any promotional goods made up! (80% of the things are in inventory, the rest are produced on your order). Turn around time for in-stock items including imprinting and engraving is 7-10 business days. We specialize in hard goods such as key chains, letter openers, pens, desk clocks, and backpacks, but we can engrave and print on many other things, such as sweaters, blankets, t-shirts, watches, name badges, trophies, plaques, hats, etcetera.

ryan.stephens · 04-04-2008

I work as an IT Systems Support Technician (ITSST) for the School of Business and Economics and the Centre for Finance and Investment at the University of Exeter.

bjohnson · 04-04-2008

Pharmacist, but retired (early). Married to a Maths Lecturer, also retired early.

Wimbledon_SLK · 04-04-2008

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Originally Posted by bjohnson

Pharmacist, but retired (early). Married to a Maths Lecturer, also retired early.

Doctor, lung specialist, I also give medical assistance to patients returning to the UK when they are taken ill abroad. Love both jobs...
The first allows me to do research and clinical medicine and the second to see the world..

ciao ciao

**Woolly** · 04-04-2008

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Originally Posted by Wimbledon_SLK

The first allows me to do research and clinical medicine and the second to see the world..

ciao ciao

Hi Paulo - bet your luggage sees more of the world than you do at the moment

**-1-** · 04-04-2008

Always an interesting topic. Here's a link to a previous thread from this forum, same subject, started July 2006. Might be interesting to review this one also.
http://www.slkworld.com/off-topic/25...do-living.html
I retired from the US Air Force in March 1994. My brother in law and I opened a Pawn Shop in Danville, VA and worked together for two years. After two years, I sold my half interest to him and opened another Pawn Shop closer to home in Prince George VA. So for the past fourteen years, I've been self employed, which is the best profession of all. The pawn business is an interesting and rewarding business and I run it as a professional, void of the stereotypes most associate with the business. I enjoy it.

Wimbledon_SLK · 04-04-2008

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Originally Posted by Woolly

Hi Paulo - bet your luggage sees more of the world than you do at the moment

Hiya! Strictly only hand luggage, I am allowed to take all my medical equipment on board... sometimes with difficulty..
Apparently T5 is doing better now. I am glad I was not cough in the mess

mtiede · 04-04-2008

Have a degree in physics, but I've been programming computers since 1967 or thereabouts. Worked for Owens Corning Fiberglas in the fiber research group. Then 23 years with Occidental Petroleum and now 10 years with MJW Corporation. www.mjwcorp.com for those interested.

Spent 3 years in Ghana teaching math at a teacher training college before any of that. The time in Africa was the most exciting and interesting. Returning home from Ghana and after touring around Europe on the way, we then started out our married life in the states with $75 to our names. Thank goodness for gracious parents

**nevets** · 04-04-2008

I am an Architect..I am one of three Partners in a Long Island, NY architectural firm with about 55 employees (so I babysit a lot too!) We do Commercial Architectural for many fortune 500 Companies throughout the Northeast..Our most challenging project was the restoration of a 1926 NY City Skyscraper that sustained close to a half Billion damage as a result of 911...We are just wrapping that one up

N4PWJ · 04-04-2008

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Originally Posted by Wimbledon_SLK

Hiya! Strictly only hand luggage, I am allowed to take all my medical equipment on board... sometimes with difficulty..
Apparently T5 is doing better now. I am glad I was not cough in the mess

hah like Naomi Campbell? that T5 seems to be a royal mess, good to stick it to BA a bit, as i think they are slightly too importan for their own good, slap them into shape a bit.

I am a porperty developer and investor.work for the family business, in which originated as Rotary, an engineering business, and has since broadened into property and hospitals oddly.
i studied archaeology at uni, then did a property investment degree and now doing my masters in it. gotta be done, no matter how boring it is.

**alroumi** · 04-04-2008

N4PWJ, good luck with the masters.

Tummy · 04-04-2008

I'm a UI designer, independent consultant. Currently working for a client mainly in Cleveland and Atlanta, but they have offices all over the world. I work on their B2B online ordering sites, intranet, employee communications and other projects.

Before that I worked for Arthur Andersen, KPMG Consulting, and BearingPoint doing the same thing in their Houston energy (Oil and Gas) practice.

Before that I worked at Microsoft designing UI for their Pocket PC devices and smartphones.

My S.O. works for the leading residential New York City real estate firm (apartment brokers). He drives the car about as much as I do, since I'm only home on Fridays and weekends.

**KTownAMG** · 04-04-2008

I work as a contractor/advisor for the US military. I act as chief of systems engineering for our interests from Norway to South Africa. Lot's of interesting places and people to work with... Everyday is a new challenge

**rlbawk** · 04-04-2008

I "tell pilots where to go"

. I'm an Air Traffic Controller for the busiest En Route Facility in the world. We handle about 3 million operations every year and needless to say it is a real adrenaline rush.

**dltslk** · 04-04-2008

I have a PhD in microbiology/molecular biology and work at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). I lead a group of molecular biologists in the study of sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea and syphillis. A majority of our work is developing molecular methods of detecting antimicrobial resistance.

My wife also works at CDC in the foodborn diseases group. She has a PhD and a DVM. If you get sick eating bad sprouts her group tries to ID the cause.

**V8SLK** · 04-04-2008

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Originally Posted by dltslk

I have a PhD in microbiology/molecular biology and work at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). I lead a group of molecular biologists in the study of sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea and syphillis. A majority of our work is developing molecular methods of detecting antimicrobial resistance.

My wife also works at CDC in the foodborn diseases group. She has a PhD and a DVM. If you get sick eating bad sprouts her group tries to ID the cause.

WOW, your work sounds fascinating!

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JOC SLK World Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Stamford, CT Vehicle: 2007 SLK 350 (Black with tan) Posts: 83 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	State your occupation here! Hey everyone - I was thinking about this earlier, and being that our SLK's are pretty nice cars... I was wondering what everyone does for a living on the SLKworld community? Don't feel obligated to respond if you don't feel comfortable. I think that it would be great to use this as a networking tool as well. Use this post to give some details on what you do for a living. I'll kick it off. I am working for two companies in Connecticut. One is global commercial real estate advisory firm located in Greenwich, CT. I represent tenants and assist them in finding commercial office space in buildings all over southern CT, Westchester, NY and New York City. My other job is energy brokerage with a firm located in Stamford, CT. I help commercial end users of electricity and natural gas secure energy contracts for their business. So the big building owners who spend millions a year on energy costs... I help find them an energy contract to lower their costs and negotiate prices, terms, and different products with alternative electricity and natural gas suppliers all over the country. I'd love to hear what it is that you all do! Best, John
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alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,016 Country: Thanks: 229 Thanked 156 Times in 94 Posts	My occupation is pretty tough and demanding but at the end of the day I am doing something that I truly like which is practicing law, I am a Lawyer that practices Business law in my family's law firm and my second job is with an investment firm whom I also serve their legal obligations. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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DansSlk Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,384 Country: Thanks: 83 Thanked 121 Times in 95 Posts	Probably a bit of a giveaway but i run the service department at our shop and i also work as the well CIO for the shop is the best way to describe it. All good fun __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,156 Country: Thanks: 47 Thanked 41 Times in 29 Posts	Always an interesting topic. Here's a link to a previous thread from this forum, same subject, started July 2006. Might be interesting to review this one also. http://www.slkworld.com/off-topic/25...do-living.html I retired from the US Air Force in March 1994. My brother in law and I opened a Pawn Shop in Danville, VA and worked together for two years. After two years, I sold my half interest to him and opened another Pawn Shop closer to home in Prince George VA. So for the past fourteen years, I've been self employed, which is the best profession of all. The pawn business is an interesting and rewarding business and I run it as a professional, void of the stereotypes most associate with the business. I enjoy it. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *-----------------1-----------------* ---------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- TOP D0WN-URGE 2 DRIVE GOES UP

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nevets Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Iridium Silver Other Toys: 07 Infiniti M35x, 08 Infinity QX56, 2002 Honda Shadow ACE 750, Maxum SR 1800, Posts: 419 Country: Thanks: 16 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I am an Architect..I am one of three Partners in a Long Island, NY architectural firm with about 55 employees (so I babysit a lot too!) We do Commercial Architectural for many fortune 500 Companies throughout the Northeast..Our most challenging project was the restoration of a 1926 NY City Skyscraper that sustained close to a half Billion damage as a result of 911...We are just wrapping that one up __________________ Steven *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* 06 SLK 350, Iridium Silver, Blk Int, Chrome Trims, AMG Body, Aerowings,Wide Base Tire Flares (Thx CDRN) Green Filters, Filled Sidemarkers, Painted Ant, Komfort Module (Thks NR4L) Rear Spoiler - Piecha, Brabus springs, R170Moded Ant, 19" TSW Bremma, Mich PS2

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cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,287 Country: Thanks: 12 Thanked 33 Times in 24 Posts	Run my own SMALL business: TWC & Associates, Inc. www.twcassociates.com Company is 9 years old now, (since I was in high school). We make promotional goods for marketing companies, and custom gifts for high-end boutiques. Currently we supply about 30% of the SoCal auto dealerships in SOME way, (either some of their gift shop items, or their promotional keyring/pens). This is slow season for my business! take a look at my web page if you need any promotional goods made up! (80% of the things are in inventory, the rest are produced on your order). Turn around time for in-stock items including imprinting and engraving is 7-10 business days. We specialize in hard goods such as key chains, letter openers, pens, desk clocks, and backpacks, but we can engrave and print on many other things, such as sweaters, blankets, t-shirts, watches, name badges, trophies, plaques, hats, etcetera.

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ryan.stephens Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Exeter, UK Vehicle: 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML320 CDI Sport - Fully Loaded! Posts: 233 Country: Thanks: 12 Thanked 6 Times in 4 Posts	I work as an IT Systems Support Technician (ITSST) for the School of Business and Economics and the Centre for Finance and Investment at the University of Exeter.

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bjohnson SLK World Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Manchester Vehicle: 2007 SLK350 Fire Opal Other Toys: Merc 300SL, Omega Elite 3.2L Posts: 35 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Pharmacist, but retired (early). Married to a Maths Lecturer, also retired early.

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mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,336 Thanks: 54 Thanked 23 Times in 18 Posts	Have a degree in physics, but I've been programming computers since 1967 or thereabouts. Worked for Owens Corning Fiberglas in the fiber research group. Then 23 years with Occidental Petroleum and now 10 years with MJW Corporation. www.mjwcorp.com for those interested. Spent 3 years in Ghana teaching math at a teacher training college before any of that. The time in Africa was the most exciting and interesting. Returning home from Ghana and after touring around Europe on the way, we then started out our married life in the states with $75 to our names. Thank goodness for gracious parents

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alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,016 Country: Thanks: 229 Thanked 156 Times in 94 Posts	N4PWJ, good luck with the masters. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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Tummy Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: EWR / CLE Vehicle: 2005 SLK350, 2004 Infiniti FX45 Posts: 226 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 21 Times in 11 Posts	I'm a UI designer, independent consultant. Currently working for a client mainly in Cleveland and Atlanta, but they have offices all over the world. I work on their B2B online ordering sites, intranet, employee communications and other projects. Before that I worked for Arthur Andersen, KPMG Consulting, and BearingPoint doing the same thing in their Houston energy (Oil and Gas) practice. Before that I worked at Microsoft designing UI for their Pocket PC devices and smartphones. My S.O. works for the leading residential New York City real estate firm (apartment brokers). He drives the car about as much as I do, since I'm only home on Fridays and weekends.

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KTownAMG Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Germany Vehicle: 09 SLK AMG 55 Posts: 162 Country: Thanks: 11 Thanked 32 Times in 13 Posts	I work as a contractor/advisor for the US military. I act as chief of systems engineering for our interests from Norway to South Africa. Lot's of interesting places and people to work with... Everyday is a new challenge

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rlbawk Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hampton, GA Vehicle: 2007 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2006 BMW 325 Convert Posts: 258 Country: Thanks: 20 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	I "tell pilots where to go" . I'm an Air Traffic Controller for the busiest En Route Facility in the world. We handle about 3 million operations every year and needless to say it is a real adrenaline rush. __________________ Randy B To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Black - Black/Ash, PII pkg, Airscarf, Green Filters, Clear side markers, chrome turn signal bulbs, Smarttop module, 19" TSW Snetterton Wheels, Chrome fins, Custom Windrestrictor.

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dltslk Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: GA Vehicle: 2007 Mars Red/Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 1968 Pontiac GTO Posts: 608 Country: Thanks: 72 Thanked 54 Times in 39 Posts	I have a PhD in microbiology/molecular biology and work at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). I lead a group of molecular biologists in the study of sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea and syphillis. A majority of our work is developing molecular methods of detecting antimicrobial resistance. My wife also works at CDC in the foodborn diseases group. She has a PhD and a DVM. If you get sick eating bad sprouts her group tries to ID the cause.

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