Share what you do for a living???

**SLKman** · 07-14-2006

I'll start if off...

I have worked for Continental Airlines for 20+ years.
I work in System Operations at the main office downtown Houston.
I ensure the flights are Safe, balanced properly, not over weight, correct amount of fuel, etc. Once verified, I give the pilots the info they need to take off.

I drive 50 miles to work and home each day. (Plenty of time to enjoy my car!) Some people hate the commute, I actually enjoy it!

I presently work 3 long days and am off 4 days a week. Fri Sat Sun Mon Not bad days to be off!

SLKman

**alroumi** · 07-14-2006

Work 6 days a week, Lawyer , Work for parents law firm
Timing from 8 am- 3;30pm
then at 5pm-9pm

5days a week

, Drive the Cayenne S mostly because I can mostly go over curbs and find my self a tight parking place

I tend to drive the SLK once a week

*easty* · 07-14-2006

Aircraft design. Specifically in composites in recent years. Most of my history is in military Aircraft. Tornado, Nimrod, EFA(typhoon) and at the moment JSF, Also worked on A320 and A380 for Airbus. I'm a consultant at the moment, so I kind of a prostitute of the aircraft industry. Get to work for myself and live in different places which I like. My hours are flexible and I never seem to fall into routine. Best things is I have no paid holidays so I can take time as much or whenever I want.

**etyu** · 07-14-2006

Board Certified Internal Medicine and general medicine, 20+ years. Facility medical director at an urgent care clinic. Work 9-10 hours a day (Mon to Fri). Work in a group practice so "call" is not bad, actually, optional at this time due to seniority.

The SLK is my daily commute car. It's my first convertible and enjoying it daily. The drive is about 9 miles to the office. I usually pick local streets going to the clinic and the freeway on the way home.

mtiede · 07-14-2006

Well, I am trained as a Physicist, but only did that for a couple of years. Taught math for 3 years in the Peace Corps in Ghana. $100 per month. Does that qualify as making a living?

Then worked in a research lab at Owens Corning Fiberglas. Then switched to programming which I have done ever since. Worked for Occidental Chemical for 23 years. Now working for a small consulting and radiological services company. Primarily I work on a program that let's people build virtual tours and show components from digital still images.

Basically what I do is make computers do what someone wants them to do. Mainframes, handheld devices, desktops, you name it.

FPF422 · 07-15-2006

worked for

- a security company as bodyguard
- ATT security in Brussel's office
- IBM security in Diegem's office
- Pirelli's general services
- Mobistar calling center (present)

**-1-** · 07-15-2006

It's always interesting the people you "meet" on forums. We know very little about each other. Three questions most people have are, where do you live, how old, and what do you do? My wife and I live in Chester, VA, south Richmond. We've been married 34 year, no children (by choice, five cats, by choice). Yes, the whole family "fits" in the SLK. I'll be 56 in September. Retired Air Force, 24 years. I've been self employed since April '94, own a pawn shop. Technically, I work five days a week, but it seems like seven. Leisurely, 15 minute commute to work. I don't drive the SLK to work for obvious reasons. Three other less interesting vehicles to drive.

**alroumi** · 07-15-2006

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Originally Posted by -1-

It's always interesting the people you "meet" on forums. We know very little about each other. Three questions most people have are, where do you live, how old, and what do you do? My wife and I live in Chester, VA, south Richmond. We've been married 34 year, no children (by choice, five cats, by choice). Yes, the whole family "fits" in the SLK. I'll be 56 in September. Retired Air Force, 24 years. I've been self employed since April '94, own a pawn shop. Technically, I work five days a week, but it seems like seven. Leisurely, 15 minute commute to work. I don't drive the SLK to work for obvious reasons. Three other less interesting vehicles to drive.

That is very interesting; I used to have a White Persian Cat in the early childhood days

Ynot · 07-15-2006

I'm a senior technical analyst for a large corporation, monitor, install, and support large GDS (Global Distribition Systems) and CRS (Computer Reservations Systems) for the travel industries, includes hotels, car rentals, Cruise lines, and airlines. If there is a delay of flight, you guys could thank me for not fixing it fast enough, either me or my co-workers. A one minute CRS outage cost 1.5 million a minute, I feel so severely underpaid.

I do a little Real Estate investing on the side, although the market isn't good at the moment, so it's not working out the way I wanted. I would like to be self-employed one day but currently only working 3 days a week and most of the time, I'm able to surf the web like I am know, so I can't seem to leave this place.

Corkscrew · 07-15-2006

I was a law professor at Florida International University until I decided it was more fun to travel. About 7 years ago I moved to Bangkok. My wife is Thai. We have two MB's in Thailand (I drive the SLK she drives the S) and one MB (SL) in Florida. I collect antique corkscrews and I have 4 hot air balloons which I keep in France. I also have an elephant polo team (we play in Nepal and Thailand).

gary350 · 07-15-2006

I took early retirement spend 38 years in the Royal Air Force then short time in the Ministry of Defence now the best job of all looking after (from time to time) my 2 week old grandson he,s great, only problem is he is forcing me to sell the SLK (one of them) and buy a bigger car, looked at the CLS but its only a 4 seater, the S is too wide for my garage might get the new E class or ML.

gary

Sid · 07-15-2006

Let's see..

title of Computer Scientist, working for NAVAIR in the avionics/ew department. Though I know nothing about avionics/ew! Haha.. i do networks mostly. So basically, I'm just another IT guy.

*easty* · 07-15-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corkscrew

I have 4 hot air balloons which I keep in France. I also have an elephant polo team (we play in Nepal and Thailand).

Now thats the most interesting thing I've read for a while.

**Woolly** · 07-15-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by easty

Now thats the most interesting thing I've read for a while.

...I used to have (before I retired), a UAV (remote control helium blimp) that I used for inspecting air/lift shafts, deep underground on the London Underground network (no elephants though, - toooooooo heavy)

**alroumi** · 07-15-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by gary350

I took early retirement spend 38 years in the Royal Air Force then short time in the Ministry of Defence now the best job of all looking after (from time to time) my 2 week old grandson he,s great, only problem is he is forcing me to sell the SLK (one of them) and buy a bigger car, looked at the CLS but its only a 4 seater, the S is too wide for my garage might get the new E class or ML.

gary

Id say get an ML its fits as much as the E class and has 4x4 feature if you ever get stuck or something

Corkscrew · 07-15-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by easty

Now thats the most interesting thing I've read for a while.

I have a strange web site at www.corkscrew-balloon.com

**alroumi** · 07-15-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corkscrew

I have a strange web site at www.corkscrew-balloon.com

Very interesting

Corkscrew · 07-15-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by alroumi

Very interesting

My elephant polo hobby is sort of strange...but the hot air ballooning is fun. Though my wife hates to fly...she is happier riding an elephant. Life is a GAS.

**alroumi** · 07-15-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Corkscrew

My elephant polo hobby is sort of strange...but the hot air ballooning is fun. Though my wife hates to fly...she is happier riding an elephant. Life is a GAS.

Just enjoy your activities etc

!

07-14-2006	#1 (permalink)
SLKman Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Houston Texas Vehicle: 2000 Copper Designo Sport Posts: 1,063 Country: Thanks: 261 Thanked 73 Times in 35 Posts	Share what you do for a living??? I'll start if off... I have worked for Continental Airlines for 20+ years. I work in System Operations at the main office downtown Houston. I ensure the flights are Safe, balanced properly, not over weight, correct amount of fuel, etc. Once verified, I give the pilots the info they need to take off. I drive 50 miles to work and home each day. (Plenty of time to enjoy my car!) Some people hate the commute, I actually enjoy it! I presently work 3 long days and am off 4 days a week. Fri Sat Sun Mon Not bad days to be off! 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. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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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: 6,295 Country: Thanks: 304 Thanked 235 Times in 149 Posts	Work 6 days a week, Lawyer , Work for parents law firm Timing from 8 am- 3;30pm then at 5pm-9pm 5days a week , Drive the Cayenne S mostly because I can mostly go over curbs and find my self a tight parking place I tend to drive the SLK once a week __________________ 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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easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 18 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	Aircraft design. Specifically in composites in recent years. Most of my history is in military Aircraft. Tornado, Nimrod, EFA(typhoon) and at the moment JSF, Also worked on A320 and A380 for Airbus. I'm a consultant at the moment, so I kind of a prostitute of the aircraft industry. Get to work for myself and live in different places which I like. My hours are flexible and I never seem to fall into routine. Best things is I have no paid holidays so I can take time as much or whenever I want. __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,309 Country: Thanks: 385 Thanked 283 Times in 174 Posts	Board Certified Internal Medicine and general medicine, 20+ years. Facility medical director at an urgent care clinic. Work 9-10 hours a day (Mon to Fri). Work in a group practice so "call" is not bad, actually, optional at this time due to seniority. The SLK is my daily commute car. It's my first convertible and enjoying it daily. The drive is about 9 miles to the office. I usually pick local streets going to the clinic and the freeway on the way home. __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

07-14-2006	#5 (permalink)
mtiede Founding Member #7 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Western New York Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 1,651 Thanks: 104 Thanked 55 Times in 45 Posts	Well, I am trained as a Physicist, but only did that for a couple of years. Taught math for 3 years in the Peace Corps in Ghana. $100 per month. Does that qualify as making a living? Then worked in a research lab at Owens Corning Fiberglas. Then switched to programming which I have done ever since. Worked for Occidental Chemical for 23 years. Now working for a small consulting and radiological services company. Primarily I work on a program that let's people build virtual tours and show components from digital still images. Basically what I do is make computers do what someone wants them to do. Mainframes, handheld devices, desktops, you name it. Last edited by mtiede; 07-15-2006 at 07:41 AM.

07-15-2006	#6 (permalink)
FPF422 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Buizingen - Belgium Vehicle: '05 SLK 350 - 7G Posts: 852 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	worked for - a security company as bodyguard - ATT security in Brussel's office - IBM security in Diegem's office - Pirelli's general services - Mobistar calling center (present)

07-15-2006	#7 (permalink)
-1- Don Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Virginia USA Vehicle: SLK 55 ///AMG The MON55TER on the block Posts: 2,232 Country: Thanks: 54 Thanked 57 Times in 41 Posts	It's always interesting the people you "meet" on forums. We know very little about each other. Three questions most people have are, where do you live, how old, and what do you do? My wife and I live in Chester, VA, south Richmond. We've been married 34 year, no children (by choice, five cats, by choice). Yes, the whole family "fits" in the SLK. I'll be 56 in September. Retired Air Force, 24 years. I've been self employed since April '94, own a pawn shop. Technically, I work five days a week, but it seems like seven. Leisurely, 15 minute commute to work. I don't drive the SLK to work for obvious reasons. Three other less interesting vehicles to drive. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *----------------1-----------------* --------SLK 55 ///AMG--------- THE MON55TER ON THE BLOCK

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Ynot Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 06' MBZ SLK Posts: 2,795 Country: Thanks: 135 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	I'm a senior technical analyst for a large corporation, monitor, install, and support large GDS (Global Distribition Systems) and CRS (Computer Reservations Systems) for the travel industries, includes hotels, car rentals, Cruise lines, and airlines. If there is a delay of flight, you guys could thank me for not fixing it fast enough, either me or my co-workers. A one minute CRS outage cost 1.5 million a minute, I feel so severely underpaid. I do a little Real Estate investing on the side, although the market isn't good at the moment, so it's not working out the way I wanted. I would like to be self-employed one day but currently only working 3 days a week and most of the time, I'm able to surf the web like I am know, so I can't seem to leave this place.

07-15-2006	#10 (permalink)
Corkscrew Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Vehicle: 2008 S600, 2006 SL55AMG, 2005 SLK200k, 2004 280S Posts: 696 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I was a law professor at Florida International University until I decided it was more fun to travel. About 7 years ago I moved to Bangkok. My wife is Thai. We have two MB's in Thailand (I drive the SLK she drives the S) and one MB (SL) in Florida. I collect antique corkscrews and I have 4 hot air balloons which I keep in France. I also have an elephant polo team (we play in Nepal and Thailand).

07-15-2006	#11 (permalink)
gary350 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Wales UK Vehicle: SLK230K & SLK350 Posts: 58 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I took early retirement spend 38 years in the Royal Air Force then short time in the Ministry of Defence now the best job of all looking after (from time to time) my 2 week old grandson he,s great, only problem is he is forcing me to sell the SLK (one of them) and buy a bigger car, looked at the CLS but its only a 4 seater, the S is too wide for my garage might get the new E class or ML. gary

07-15-2006	#12 (permalink)
Sid Founding Member #5 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Posts: 155 Country: Thanks: 34 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts	Let's see.. title of Computer Scientist, working for NAVAIR in the avionics/ew department. Though I know nothing about avionics/ew! Haha.. i do networks mostly. So basically, I'm just another IT guy.

07-18-2006	#20 (permalink)
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