So, What do you do?

[sinker]

I looked back and on 3-05 I replied to this thread and I'm still at the aerospace shop I was at. hhhmmmm, me thinks I need to get my rear in gear and get out of there. Now if the economy would get it's rear in gear.

[Flying Roast Beef]

I'm an industrial athelete, well I used to be. Still work "there." Found seniority, don't do the athelete thing anymore. Huge grocery distribution center in the local area.

[snake2]

I sell fresh fruits and vegetables from all over the world to retail stores. My sales areas are Medford (love the Rogue), Roseburg (both Umpqua's), Salem (Santiam), Tillamook (need I say more) & Seattle. My company allows me to incorporate fishing trips (company wide) for building stronger customer relations. This way I can fish during the week for business and on the weekend for pleasure. A great deal for both sides.

[Steelie]

Director of Sales for a large national office equipment and service's company. I have become their slave to support my fishin addiction. :smile:

[rags]

Well, the last time I posted on this I was fishing full time and enjoying it way to much. Caught up in a merger is not all bad but I had to go back to work so I could pay for my fishing addiction. I'm still in the optical industry working in sales for Essilor Labs.

[crazyinoregon]

I am a marine corps veteran who now works at the local community college teaching seniors (65 and older) how to use computers, I work in the computer lab as a troubleshooter, I am taking classes toward becoming a certified D&A counselor and I am also an on call respite care provider for the local counseling center. When one of those things isnt getting in my way I love to fish and crab in the Tillamook area :cheers:

[MountainLion84]

I am a field technician for the I.T. department with Safeway stores Inc. My wife and I own the "second Time Around' a second hand store in Downtown St. Helens.

[ryan fish]

I'm a retired Grain inspector Worked for the State of Oregon,The Federal grain inspection and finally retired from Columbia Grain Inc. where I did quality control.

[5-Cents]

I am 1/3 owner of a marketing/insurance business specializing in health insurance and related benefits for the self-employed and small business under 50 emplyees. We pretty much work all states west of TX, 25 employees and growing.

Nice thing is I have some very talented people that know how to run my business while I am fishing and I am very thankful for each and every one! :grin:

:cheers:

[Skipper]

Mortgage Loan Officer, and seasonal fisherman on the Willamette below the falls, Columbia below bonneville, and the Big Blue.

[Great Dane]

I'm a fish surgeon.
I specialized in performing surgical implants of tags to do behavioural studies, mainly on salmonids (sea-trout, salmon). I have performed surgery on fish from 17 grams to 12 kg. The species I have studied include: Trout, Atlantic salmon, spring chinook, roach, bream, eel, lamprey, pike, pikeperch and perch.
If I had been paid just half of what human doctors get per surgery, I could retire now at 37, but I only get a mediocre pay even when I make 50 implants in a day during freezing cold field conditions, but I don't really complain as long as I can work with fish everyday.

Dr. Piscofil

[timinthegorge]

I'm a county dept. director.....

New boat owner, suffering what so many of us share..... an irresistible need to be on the water with a wet line....... :grin: graemlins/idea.gif graemlins/applause.gif

[Kinebra]

I own a credit reporting company, mortgage business mostly....no collections just reporting. You'd all be scared to know how much we know about you! :shocked:

[Snakebite]

I'm a fish biologist/computer nerd/junior fisheries policy advisor/Comercial marine fisheries observer liaison. Many hats, much to do. I love the variety.

[Red Green]

I work for Discount Import Parts (http://www.discountimportparts.com) in Milwaukie. I am am the webmaster, network admin, software engineer, and counterman. When I go home, I spend time with my wonderful wife and wonderful son (3 yrs old) until they go to sleep, then I hit the shop and build high performance street and racing engines for VW's. Here's the car my latest engine is going into. (http://www.ericksonmotorsports.com/gallery/touringcarprogress.html)

Chris Riehl

[TillamookChinook]

I'm an architect in Portland, mostly design affordable / special needs housing.

[Deleted User]

I'm a Senior operator at a Salem based semiconductor fab, I have been working at this position for the last seven years, I work day shift every other Wednesday through Saturday, which has allowed me to operate a Guide service on the side of this job. I hope to become a full time guide in the near future.

[Claybear]

:grin: I safety inspect School buses for a School district, got to make sure there safe for our kids. I also work on em and service them.

[happybrew]

I'm a GM for a restaurant chain, just found out yesterday we were ranked third in the country for service out of 1500, up from 10th a few years ago! Yay! Been doing the restaurant thing for 15 years now. What else can you do with a degree in philosophy? Also homeschool the kids. Gotta love those "field trips" and "science projects" (read- fishing trips). Married 11 happy years, 5 brilliant and incredibly cute kids.

happybrew

[The Bad Fish]

i work for fedex as a courier, they let me wear shorts and give me limited supervision. :grin: :grin:

[Biteme]

I take people fishing now but have worn many hats.
20 years in industrial electronics maintenance
former us navy submariner
licensed plant journeyman electrician
Plc - controls and instrumentation consultant
Web site design and search engine positioning

But for the most part I fish now unless I can find some work that doesnt keep me off the river much.

Anyone need a plant maintenance wizard that can have part time flexible hours.

[Norski]

:rolleyes:
I have been fishing all my life, fished from oregon to alaska, minn, hawaii, south pacific, and now, I live in Bend Or,
What do I do!!!! Drive a buss for Dial-A-Ride, and on fridays at 12,(noon) off to go fish,
SOME WHERE!!

[First Light Bite]

Region sales manager for Langers Juice Co.
Live to fish, work to live.

[ko]

I am a chef in training at the "Heathman Restaurant".

[fisheromen]

I've been self-employed doing residential repair and remodel for over 9 years now, added doing home inspections 2 years ago.

I've got 4 kids ages 2-9 and we also homeschool.

[Full Freezer]

I'm actually Spider Man but moonlight as a licensed Problem Water Specialist for Culligan Water Treatment serving King, Snohomish, Skagit & Whatcom counties in WA state. Anybody have nasty well water? The Green Goblin did it.

[Dipnet]

I'm a school custodian and have worked for the same district for 21 1/2 years. I worked at the high school level for 20 years, and moved to the elementary school 1 1/2 years ago. I must say, the little kids are so much fun!!!!!! :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:

[Fishrite]

Retired School teacher, coach, and Athletic Director.....who loves to fish. :smile: :smile:

[Applegate]

Warehouse manager for the biggest and best soft drink company in the world. 30 year teamster. To young to retire, but there is a boat ramp 5 min. from my door :grin:

[pearl]

I am a Chain Account Executive for a local Beer/ Wine / NA distributor based in PDX for the Oregon and Eastern Washington Markets.
:cheers:

[no bad days]

retired fire dept. in the watts area of so CA for 22 yrs. owned a general store in so OR for 16 yrs. now i have to golf and fish all the time. costa rica in 5 days. life is good.

[PapaHog]

At present I am a shuttle van driver for a large company in Hillsboro and work the evening shift.

I will retire in a couple years and am looking forward to more fishing and fishing during the week instead of the weekends.

Weekend fisher now!!!!!
Hog

[Labsforme]

Regional Sales Administrator for a major mfg of HVAC and electrical test equipment for 14 years.I probably sold VW parts to Red Green years ago too at a previous job.

[tag-a-long]

I work for the Marion County Surveyor's office in Salem. Have been with them for the past few years and looking forward to a nice long service.

[Master Baiter]

WOW, what a diverse and interesting group!

Registered Civil Engineer - Cross trained in civil and environmental engineering.

Currently working as a Water Resources Engineer for the CA Dept. of Water Resources as a project manager and designer with the Fish Passage Improvement Program. Great job while it lasts!

I have also recently begun consulting on the side DBA Aqueous Engineering Solutions.

Thomas L. Pate, PE

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[Net Boy]

I am a Real Estate Agent in Albany. I have been specializing in residential home sales for 11 years.

Doug Burton

[wet-net-32]

I am a welder, specalizing in plastic and metal injection mold repair. I spend alot of time welding under a stereo micro-scope, using very small dia. filler wire (.005"- .015").

I have been at this for about 8 years in the Clackamas area with a partner, and have recently gone out on my own. Man this is a tough time to start a business. My shop "Northwest Tool Welding" is in Canby. I am alot happier being out on my own, just need more work :smile:

WN

[Terry H]

I was a factory rep for 19 years,but only worked sept thru april.lots of time to chase around the salt.
When that industry changed[changed me out!],I studied kitchen and bath design with Neil Kelly Co.Then formed my own remodel co.Did good but used up too much of my free time.So I joined the union and built Microchip Clean rooms.
Then 3 1/2 years ago my wife and I figured out how we could retire.Gave me all the time needed to take care of my illness[fishing ,hunting,and just goofing off :grin: ].
Now thanks to the stock market :shocked: :shocked: ,
I do custom woodwork in my oun shop,keeps me busy and still gives me all the time I need for my illness :tongue:

[papa bear]

I manage library employees and collections. Then I go home and, weather, etc., permitting, fish. Weather not permitting, I create online books. Latest: first book in English about fishing, which also incidentally was the first book in English by a woman ... Jennie's spiritual fishing ancestor maybe.

http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~rbear/berners/berners.html

[fishwish]

I 'm a comercial plumber (local 290) 12 yrs. curently doing service work at alot of safway and fred meyer stores . I like it most of the time but would rather be out fishing every day

[big guy]

aerial equipment mechanic.

[Silver Hilton]

Semi retired, former information systems consultant, trying to make a living in the stock market, father of two of the best kids in the planet, husband of the most tolerant fishing wife in the northwest, wannabee writer, and amateur fishing guide. The amateur fishing guide part means that I have enough gear for four people, love to take folks out, and occasionally luck into a good spot on a good day.

[rola76]

I'm a professional fisherman!! Aren't we all?

Actually I'm an 8th grade Algebra teacher, so you can see why I need to get away and hit the river on the weekends!! I also coach football and basketball, it's a true passion just like fishing is.

I've gotta admit, I absolutely love my job :smile: However, as I'm sure many of you would say, if I could be anything else I would be a "real" professional fisherdude!!

[First Bite]

By day (now) I maintain equipment associated with undersea fiber optic cables that land on the north Oregon coast.

Mark

[fishingfirst]

I work for Forest Grove Lumber here in McMinnville.....go figure! Wholesale Lumber sales. I have been here for eight years, prior to that I worked for Conrad Wood Preserving in Coos Bay as a shift foreman/treater.

Scott

[The Fishing Geek]

I wear black suits and Ray-Bans, and if you look into this penlight you will forget all this ever happened.

When I'm not at work telling people to reboot their computers I'm usually doing the same for friends and family at home. I've also been known to create websites for those who find themselves in such a need.

My most rewarding work, however, would be the father of two and husband to an amazing woman who is beautiful, smart, funny, and is kind enough to issue kitchen passes.

Oh, and totally unrelated. Does this "UBBFriend" feature really work?

[SeanD]

Civil engineering student at OSU. Only five more terms to go....

Also, i am a licenced masonry contractor and I do some small jobs on weekends as time allows. Doesnt leave near enought time for fishing.

[Smily]

By Defination of what do I do? I think I like to be called Moldmaker. Also do patten making as well. And no I don't make dresses. Take a part drawing rather it be a blue print or part file now days and make it from start to finish. I have built plastic, blow, investemnt, and permanent molds. It's been a carreer and not to bad of one.

Some of my famous work is artificial hip stems, artificial knee replacements, Made a mold of the Igloo Dog house way back when(That's wneh my career was in the dog house)LOL's Lately molds for truck parts for freightliner,peterbuilt, and kenworth. Hope it lasts for a while longer as most of it it is moving south or over seas.

:smile: Smily :smile:

[slamin salmon]

I'm a fish junkie! I work at Oregon State Hosp. as a mental health therapist. I always wonder when there are going to find me out and take my keys and lock me up. Before OSH I was a drug and alcohol counselor. Fish on dude! mike graemlins/eek13.gif

[Snapset]

I posted back in March, I am a Journeyman Manufacturing Plant Electrician (Just call me "Sparky"). I specialize in instrumentation. Am presently working for a good company in Corvallis, (21 years) but looking to get closer to the coast sometime in the next few years. Maybe GP in Toledo, or something like that. If any of you have any knowledge or experience with GP, I would love to hear about it

[JeepMcMuddy]

Im a Network Administrator for one of the big accounting firms, been doing that for almost 4 years. Fixed copiers and fax machines before that for many years. Was also a sign maker in my families shop.

[AnglersRental]

Sales and Business Development for concrete construction company.

UG

[zipper]

Professional Nurseryman - and I have the best job in the world. :cheers:

[Dancin' Bear]

Thought maybe we could get this thread going again?? There are so many new Ifishers. What do ya think?

[KingFisher85]

Well, I'm still in school :grin:

[puffins crew]

I work inside sales, dealing with electric motors. The hvac industry is our mainstay. (heating,ventilation, air conditioning)

We also sell and service the pulp and paper industry, heavy industrial, and commercial buildings, and pumps.

Peace, Tom

[forkhorn]

I'm an engineer at Hewlett Packard making printer cartridges. Keep printing....

[kwik karl]

I work as a mechanic for the city of Hillsboro, don't get to fish as much as i like, and "I" have the two best kids in the world. My fishing partner is also my wife.

[Grantspastor]

I'm a Pastor...and also an Optician and laser surgery technician.

[GasJockey]

ie. the name, I own and manage Chevron gas station/convenience stores. So if you need to know if a Twinke is expired or what the newest type of Pringles are, I'm the guy to ask. But if you want to know about gas prices, you'll have to take me fishing. Trade secret.

[No Wishin Just Fishin]

Electrician local 48 39 yrs also guide Columbia and wind for Chinook and Sturgeon. Will guide full time when I retire in May

[drifter]

Attorney - specialize in estate planning and elder law (issues affecting seniors like incapacity and long term care). Offices in Clackamas and Hollywood. Good fishing, Drifter.

[Corkie Monster]

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[Penobscot]

Full time student-Server at Heathman Hotel

[The Finreaper]

I am a delivery driver for Food Services of America. I love my job. Outside all the time. Get off work early to go fishing!!!

The Finreaper

[billfish]

I'm a Retired Electronic Technician for 7 years now from civil service for the Air Force at McChord AFB

[Snag]

Portland Police Officer for 13 years. But really, I'm an OK guy!

[Steelie Ben]

I work for a hole in the wall trucking company where I am the lone driver. I mainly service the portland/vancouver area but have been know to travel south the Eugene. Not the most glorious occupation in the world but it kinda pays the bills. By the amount of fishing some of you get in its amazing you are employed at all, you must have copiuos amounts of :sick: time!! If you ever see a Lynden Air Freight truck running past you give a honk its most likely me, unless I get fired for fishing to much!! :grin:
SB

[RvW]

I am a professional blackjack player, but only on Thursdays after the mail lady has been by with the unemployment check. The remainder of the week, I look for offers of open boat seats on a trip within an hour from me (less if Thursdays dealer robbed me) No seat? I collect cans on the riverbanks of Oregon for bait money!

Really, I have been somewhat struggling since November '01 when QWest cut me lose as a transmission eqiupment installer/tester in the central offices of america (all of it) 911 and all the scams really killed the telecom industry growth, not to mention the FCC's assinine policies and all the mom and pops overbuilding.

So I dont have a straight answer, have owned three businesses if you want to call 'em that, a general contractor (carpenter) here in Oregon, a photog biz on Maui, and a vaccuum truck owner operator in the oil fields of the great white north.

Trying to get back into school while counting the remaining weeks of unemployment

Call me Jack.

[Gun Rod Bow]

I own a business that sells and services automated sandbalsting machines and also dust collection systems.

www.airteknw.com (http://www.airteknw.com)
www.blastcleaningservices.com (http://www.blastcleaningservices.com)

[Angler of Repose]

I have been an electrician in Local 48 for the past 31 years. Currently work for the big red one, running work. The big joke on the job is when I say I'm heading into the office late in the afternoon. It's hard to get any respect now days! Twenty-nine months, fourteen days to retirement, but who's counting.

[4 REEL]

I am a excavation contactor. We excavate mostly for comercial site preperation.
I have a backhoe,1 trackhoe,a large and small cat, two dump trucks, bobcats, ect.

[zipper]

Professional Nurseryman. I grow plants for a living. My area of current expertise is plant propagation... in other words I make babies :grin: - Baby plants that is. Also Landscape design and garden as a hobby along with being a husband and father. Oh yeah, I like to fish and I like beer. :cheers: zip

[Re:Play]

I was a US Forest Service employee for 34 years. For 3 years, my son and I have our contractors license and do some cabinet/deck/fence projects, and landscape maintenance, and landscape installation. I work at working less and fishing more, but it does not always work that way.

I also have 2 grandsons and a grandaughter who live in Vancouver so I have someone to play with sometimes.

[FROGGY]

EX NAVY,FATHER OF 6 MONTH OLD PERFECT BOY, PRES. OF A FAMILY OWNED LIGHTING BUSINESS.

[Supervisor]

29 yrs as a concrete contractor all over oregon. Except now they schedule me to go to work instead of scheduling me to go fishing

[Airborne]

Full Time ARMY, and I am not fisherman but I play one on TV.... and I work with the National Guard on a daily basis to ensure they are ready to go when and if we need them...

[byteme]

I install laminate countertops and do some cabinet work. I installed floorcoverings for 15 years until knee surgery cured that.

[Ifishsum]

I'm a sales rep for Curtis Trailers here in Portland. We'll have a big display at the Sportsmen's show, maybe I'll meet some of you there....

[parthur]

Jett'in Fool Guest,
Which Budweiser wholesaler? I'm the regional manager for Barton Beer's Ltd. We import beer from around the world into the U.S. (Corona, Pacifico, St. Pauli Girl, Tsingtao, etc.) The beer biz is great, something to do besides my full-time job of being a husband, father & fisherman :grin: .

[jimmy jig]

I work as a Greens Keeper at Vernonia golf club..Great job with the river right on the course. I get to play golf and fish at work!!

The best Job...

jj

[STANKY]

I am a line crew foreman for Hood River Electric Co-op.

[jet]

This has to be one of the oldest topics, almost a year old. How old was the Northriver topic?

Jet~~~

[Cutthroat_Behavior]

I'm a slacker, I find what I can smoke and go fishing.
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[skrimmy]

I'm a network engineer for a large utility company headquatered out of California, but in their Portland office. We transport natural gas via over 600 miles of pipeline from Canada to the California state line. From there, it feeds numerous other pipelines and fuels a number of electric generating plants.

[finnman]

I'm a special education teacher at Oregon City High School but most importantly I'm a husband and father.

[Fish_N_Russ]

I work for OSU, mainly with entomology.......that means bugs if u didnt know :smile:

[Fish Feeder]

I am a Horticulturist and a farmer in Pasco. But more importantly the dad of two boys who you will all know from the sports page in about 15-20 years. :grin: :grin:

[justdave]

I'm a Manufacturing Engineering Manager with an Electronics Contract Manufacturing company. i've been in the high tech sector 25+ years.

Just Dave

[FISHFINDER]

Apprentice Power Lineman (6 months to go!), Little League president, fishing consultant, and father of two great kids. :grin:

FF

[fishbait]

I have been running a Mortgage Company for the last 11 years and help people buy houses. I also help people refinance their existing mortgages to save money and in some cases have been able to help facillitate a boat purchase without increasing their monthly payments. Now that is way cool and makes me feel great. graemlins/hearton.gif I have also helped pay for braces, college and many remodels. I love my business as I actually get paid for helping people make their lives better. The other cool thing is that I get to meet so many great people and most of them become friends, and I feel that you can never have too many friends. the other cool thing is that I do not have to be in my office all the time to get my job done, thanks to cell phones, so it lets me fish a few week days. Now all that being said, today is Saturday and I worked 7 hours today making it 61 hours this week, but that will chage when the springers get here...

[Green Machine]

Log buyer for a large private timber company that now has 6 sawmills in WA/OR. Get to meet a lot of really neat people and hear their stories. Do a ton of travel/windshield time, wishing I could be out fishing when I see you guys!! Yah, you know who you are. :grin: One bonus is I can go out to the "woods" everyday if I choose. Usually the day I would prefer not to, I have to!!

Green Machine

[norms gone fishing too]

i work teck support for a internet providier
please restart your computer there your fixed :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

[lilnorthfork]

Full-time housedad with a 2 1/2 yr old and a 1 yr. old. Haven't had a regular job in over 5 yrs. Best part was being a full-time homemaker in Ireland for a year with no kids... flyfished all day with a break for the obligatory pints at noon. Beautiful rivers full of beautiful browns.

[Steelhedslayer]

I am a loving father of two boys, and I have been a fish hatchery technician for the state of Oregon for a year and a half..... :cheers:
and before that I killed bugs for a livin graemlins/berry.gif

[Sea Nymph]

I'm a Fab Technician at the Ronler Acres Intel Hillsboro plant. I work 12 hour shifts every Thurs., Fri. and Sat and every other Wed. 2 month paid Sabbatical coming up in June!

SN

[zomonster]

Paramedic Supervisor in Multnomah County.

[mudcat king]

I work for Georgia Pacific as a chip dozer operator out of the Troutdale site just east of Chinook boat landing. Am able to watch all the fishing action when we're not too busy.
Hey Scrimmy, my daughter works for PGT, is that your company?

[DICKSTER]

I WORK FOR R.S.G. FOREST PROD. IN MOLALLA,OR I WORK IN SHIPPING AND LOAD TRUCKS WITH LUMBER ALL DAY LONG AND THINK ABOUT FISHING :grin:
IAM ALSO A VOL. FIRE FIGHTER 7 YRS.

[Away2Long]

for Love: Husband

for Joy: Father

for earthly needs: Homebuilder

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[gimmeumpqua]

Internal Medicine Physician practicing in Roseburg. Moving to Oregon from Nevada 2 years ago provided me with an opportunity to spend ample time with my 6 year old son and pursue my interests with him; fishing and photography!

Kurt

[fishin]

Juvenile probation officer, otherwise known as a "glorified babysitter".

[Corkie Monster]

What do I do?? I'm a Wildland Fire Fighter/Lead Forestry Tech. for the United States Forest Service. Been doing this for 10 years and I love it. This Pic is one of the things I do best on the Fire Line. :grin:

http://www.ifish.net/uploads/18021318.jpg

[junk yard dog]

I am a retired pharmaceutical salesman. Now I am divorced,truck driving,fishing,hunting and camping fool.

[fisher-price]

Hey all! I work for hospital corporation and I am a Behavioral Care Coordinator. If you want to know what that is send me and e-mail. iI will also finish grad school in four months!!!!!!!However i have been a logger, treeplanter, slash burner, autobody tech, family thereapist, A/D counselor, pizza delivery (not that long ago :grin: ) Builder of decks and fences, truck driver, baker, cement pourer, road builder, and a few other jobs. The only person to have more jobs than was Billy Martin. Now that he is dead maybe I can catch up :smile:

[Green Machine]

Corkie Monster-

Turn that undercut into a Humboldt!!! It saves a lot more wood on the log and leaves the waste on the stump. :grin: :grin: :grin: Just kidding you. I've got some good stories and pictures of cutting if ever interested. I've also got a special breed of saw, although the F.S. always wants to inspect it!!

Green Machine

[lucky duck]

Hey every one. I am a plant manager of a soft wood mouldings manufacturer. We produce window parts/sash for most of the big name window manufacturers as well as casing, base, hand rails, etc...

Any body looking at re-locating to Central Oregon and need a job, send me an e-mail or private message.

Chris

[Hawg Hunter]

I co-own a general contracting company called Tri-Vest LLC. We specialize in developing and building multi-family projects. :smile:

[rebell]

Terminal operator for ConocoPhillips. In other words, I blend all different kinds of oil.

[Boedy]

I was a Construction Project Manager building Cellular tower sites. Now I work for the state unemployment division out of my house lol :smile: .

[Wannabe]

I worked for Hewlett Packard for 23 years and then by the grace of the good Lord got to fish the bass circuit for about three years and now I'm working at Fishermans Marine.
<)))><

[Jennie@ifish]

Getting to know youuuuuu getting to know all aboutttttt youuuuuuuuuuuuu...

la da da daaaaaa daaaaaaaa

Want me to keep singing?

Thought it was time we brought some new names to this!

:smile:
Jen

[Mr. Carp]

Civil Engineering student at the best engineering school in the US, Washington State University! Go Cougs!!

[wooldridge]

I went to School for Auto and Diesel Technology and now I am a Computer/Network Tech working for a small Family Computer Business.

Jeff

[sinker]

Now I work for the state unemployment division out of my house lol . <font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">that'd be me too.

[Riverkeeper]

I'm a biologist and I work on restoring streams in the portland metro area.

[Yogi]

I am a Captain/Paramedic for Clackamas County Fire District #1. Captjohn and I work for the same organization. I am the Station Captain at Town Center Station 1 near the Clackamas Town Center.

[rustyl]

I'm a software developer/engineer/architect (pick your favorite title), which used to mean I wrote a lot of code, but now means I go to a lot of meetings (and try not to make it obvious that I'm thinking about fishing.)

I see a lot follow geeks in this thread. Any Linux freaks present? Anyone else headed up to Ottawa for the Kernel Summit / Symposium in July?

[J Archer]

im a service adviser in a motorcycle shop. i can sell you 1 hour for $70.00!! any one game?? :laugh:

[Nanook]

Originally posted by STGRule:
Oh ***, I can't help it.
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica"> I am a *CLASIFIED* for *CLASIFIED* and have been for *CLASIFIED* years. In my spare time I *CLASIFIED* into *CLASIFIED* and use the *CLASIFIED* to gain a better prospective into fisheries management.
<font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">I am a Point of Sale Clerk for Fred Meyer/ Gi Joes/ BiMart and have been for ? years. In my spare time I hack into servers and use the internet to gain a better prospective into fisheries management.

Do I win anything for being pretty damn close? </font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">Well worth the replay. :laugh:

[dawhunt]

I'm retired from factory work, worked at GI Joes for awhile last summer.I'll be going back to Joes on the second week of July.Hate to say it
but I'm looking forward to going back to work there,I did enjoy it while I was there. :whazzup:
bob

[Woody]

Up until a few months ago, I was a union journeyman carpenter. I had back surgury in November to repair two herniated disks. I also have an AS degree in water treatment from CCC that I've never used. The money in construction was just too good. I guess I'll have to get back into the water treatment biz.

In my spare time I build wood boats, now thats what I REALLY want to do for a living.

[salmurai]

Talk about a diverse group! Me? You know that phone guy that just drives all over and never does anything...... That's ME!!!

[Jacks or Better]

3rd, 4th, and 6th grade teacher - retired this year thus the name "noclass". Taught 3 years at James Templeton in Tigard, 8 years at East and Wilson in Tillamook (wife didn't like the rain), and the last 18 here in Forest Grove. Ever notice there are a lot of people on this site that spell "a lot" "alot". They even catch "alot" of fish. Proofreading habits - hard to break. Just give me some time. :wink:

[danger]

I am a full time civil engineering student at Portland State University and looking for a summer internship if anyone can point me in the right direction.

I have been hunting and fishing since I could walk and I love every minute I get to spend outdoors.

I have been married to my highschool sweetheart since last August and I would not trade her for the world, she lets me fish almost as much as I want.

I also work part time for the City of Portland Bureau of Water Works doing some small mains design work and a lot of grunt office stuff, but it is not a bad place to start.

It is awesome to hear what all of you folks do!

Dan(ger)

[Stan Zak]

I am a mechanic for the City of Lake Oswego

[steelheadslayer]

I'm currently a paperboard laminator of milk carton paper in Longview. Decided to do this for the money that I wasn't making teaching. Biggest regret of my life. Teaching wasn't what I did, it's who I was. So, if anyone knows of any openings in education, it'd be greatly appreciated. On Wednesday nights, I teach a High School Bible study, so I guess I still teach at some level. :cheers:


One more thing Jen, I am also the parent of two of the best kids around. :shrug:

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[jcarufo]

I'm a Certified Emergency Nurse going on 14 years and also do Critical Care Transport/Emergency Case Management for Kaiser Permanente at Sunnyside Medical Center. Barb, my partner in crime for the last 15 years, is also a Registered Nurse (27 years) and works in the Recovery Room at Kaiser Sunnyside. We also own and have opperated a full service travel agency for the past 7 years.

Jean

[ 06-09-2003, 09:15 PM: Message edited by: jcarufo ]

[Silver Hilton]

I'm still a stock trader. And a political activist. And a father/baseball coach/cheerleader for my kids.

[wanafish]

I own a floorcovering store in Corvallis(maybe I should say it owns me!)Father of three of the greatest daughters in the world who love to fish.

[norms gone fishing too]

Currently looking for a job that lets fish and hunt

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[Ray S.]

I have been fishing since 1969. I started out in the tuna fleet in San Diego, owned a few small commercial boats then moved to the nw and started fishing crab in the bering sea 15 years ago. The last 5 years I have been mate on a large freezer longliner. I spend 7 months a year fishing cod, halibut and black cod. When I'm home IFISH... Ray S.

[Mr. Carp]

danger, when you find one, why don't you give me a call if they have two openings. :grin: It has been slim pickings this year, but I have plenty to do if I don't find one.

[manchu49]

Narcotics Detective assigned to a Narcotics task force near the seattle area. Before this I served in Army stationed in Fairbanks, AK.

[Leatherneck]

Former Marine 6 years. Currently with the oregon national guard 141 spt bn A co. Fulltime job, let's just say that I deal with all of the undesirable people in the Portland metro area after the fact.

[willierower]

I work at the same place salmonslayer and a couple other ifisher's do. I work for place called Entek International LLC. Our Company makes battery seperators. I am an extruder operator. I work 3 and 1/2 nights a week so I have lots of time to fish!!!!!

[Dakotan]

When I'm not fishing, I'm a clinical researcher of asthma, allergies, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (emphysema)!

[Get Bent]

i work for NORTHRIVER JET BOATS and i have a custom tackle co. GET BENT TACKLE and yes i do make the best spinners in town

[tailchaser]

I'm a civil engineer for a firm here in coos bay. I'd even offer to help the two students out but we just hired a couple of youngin's for this year. I noticed TH is a v.principal, my wife my wife is occassionally over there to check out special needs kids and how else they can help. Pretty cool.

tc

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[rv10pilot]

I work for Intel as an Engineering Tech, coming up on 7 years. I do everything an engineer does but I get to go home earlier.

[Mr. Carp]

Thanks for the effort tailchaser!! :cheers:

[West Linn Wader]

High tech software sales & business dev for the last 11 years. Various start-ups, IBM and now Sun Microsystems for the last 3.

WLW

[Gr8waves]

Director of Sales and Marketing for Hillsboro company that owns a undersea communications cable between Alaska and the Lower 48.

[lostpuppy]

Field Service Engineer for a Semi-conductor Equipment Manufacture. I also fish and hunt between doing honey-do’s.

[dunkman]

I am a ironworker. Local 29

[timinthegorge]

Jeez, is there any job NOT represented in the Ifish community?? :cheers:

Although, I didn't see any "Underwater Basketweavers"..... :grin:

[SeaRunner Jim]

I retired last June after 21 years with the Astoria Fire Dept. I commercial salmon trolled for 10 years prior to that. I worked 6 years as an electronics technician for Tektronix prior to that, after I got out of college. Now I fish, tour on my motorcycle, and remodel on the house.

Cheers, Jim

[Big Willie]

Underwater basketweaver.

[CohoClint]

i am a junior at gresham high school and I can out fish any body at my school (because there is not many serious high school fisherman at my school) j/k

[OceanBlue]

Wow! 10 pages!

Howdy! My name is Jennifer (not to be confused with the famous Jen - Jennie - Member #2)

I work for a high tech manufacturer - rapidly approaching 14 years. Currently transitioning into a role managing the folks who answer our telephone and email inquiries.

Other than that, I'm a mom & Pilar's First Mate, companion, and secretary. :wink:

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[Wreckless]

I'm a Teacher for "a west side school district"... I teach Drafting and Woods, yes we still exist. I've lived and fished and hunted in this area for 43 years. It's a great place to "play"!!
I taught in Gaston for 13 years for the sole purpose of getting permission to hunt on private land!!! :grin: !!
Hey, Coho Clint There are a BUNCH of kids out here on "the rich west side" that'll give you a run for your money!! :wink:

[6wapiti6]

I work for a small private firm in Portland in the financial services industry. We specialize in business transition, estate and retirement planning. I am also a registered principal with the NASD and supervise aporox. 60 investment professionals in Oregon, Washington and Idaho.

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[HOGGEMIN]

I'm a unemployed local 16 sheetmetal worker, high tech tool hookup is my specality. Right out of High school I worked on a 100 ton press die cutting gaskets. I would be willing to change careers if right move is offered. In the mean time lets fish. Any one want to fish the Columbia email me and we will go. All I require is to pitch in on expences and lets catch some fish.

[FINZ]

I am a father of 3 boys and a Manager of a Powder Coating Company in Tualatin. Part time baseball coach - It sure makes it hard to catch springers durring work and baseball!! But well worth it.

[parker]

I'm a Sr. Computer Specialist for the University of Washington, College of Ocean & Fishery Sciences, School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences. (Say that 10 times fast!)

Been doing this since 1989.

Since that time, I've worked for UW's Computing & Communications, School of Business, Department of Radiology, and have now been with Fisheries for 3 years.

Pretty nice being able to work back at "home", because I graduated from the UW School of Fisheries in 1991.

Oh yeah, I also do a some on-the-side web work for Vision Hooks & Tackle, Robbin Rhoades, and Joe Superfisky (local guides).

[Tagster]

I am now a salesman for a company called Century Maintenance Supply. We supply apartment communities and building contractors with all of the essentials...toilets, switchplates, stove burners, appliances, all the goodies.

I was the branch manager for 6 years then realized that my true calling is BSing with people...

Tag

[fish Addict80]

I am a Pilot who works for Continental Express. I was furloughed after 9/11 but am back to work now. I am in Newark, NJ right now!

[Fish Tales]

I own a Brake and suspension shop in Gresham (George's Alignment) been there for 24 years now.

[CohoClint]

"the WEST SIDE" wreckless um......... ok ur kool, you make me laugh, now bring those kids on, me and my friend will be at cedar creek tomarow (6/11/03) in the lower pool i will be waiting, the chinook fishing is great right now.

[SCUTZ ZA]

Hello, I work in the wonderful world of Juvenile Justice, as a probation officer for Deschutes County and I love it. I also dabble in the Ebay busisness. :wink:

[DriftR]

President of the construction company I started back in 1976 when I graduated from OSU. Design/build commercial and industrial projects. Tough and competitive work but very rewarding. Married to my highschool sweetheart and have two daughters still in college.

[fishoman]

I have been driving buses for Tri Met for almost 23 years,I've spotted a few ifish stickers on some rigs in the Beaverton area over the last year. I have three daughters, one grandson. I hope you ifishers drive better than the general public, because its really scarry out there.

[Woody]

Hey DriftR, what company do you own?

[Jennie@ifish]

This thread is priceless. Thanks to Jett'in Fool for starting this! :smile:

I just love to read and read and read it all! :smile:

Jen

[garyk]

I can’t give too many details, but I work for an un-named government entity, at a locale referred to as Area 52, in the realm of Supra-Hyper-Advanced-Design (SHAD). I’m fortunate to be able to work in the northwest rather than at the decoy site in Nevada - the Skunkworks - otherwise known as Area 51 - our best-leaked secret site.

While the supposedly ‘secret’ Area 51 at Groom Lake, Nevada is clearly marked on maps, the SHADworks Area 52 is not found on any map, any place, period.

Within Area52 we merge piscatorial design with aeronautic engineering. I can’t say too much, but next time you see a Stealth bomber, notice that the wing aspect ratio mirrors the physicality of Tenualosa ilisha.

[Beerbelly]

I 'm the brewmaster of the 124th st. brewery love my job! I have to sample all the beer :cheers: I brew.

[Lovestafish]

Hi, I'm Jim & I'm a trainer....
Actually, I'm a training specialist in the Oregon Youth Authority; e.g., MacLaren, Hillcrest..... I coordinate, facilitate & present trainings to & for anyone involved with the Juvenile Justice system here in Oregon.

[corkyking]

I've been a land surveyor for 30 some years. All over the world. Started out surveying for what is now NOAA. Hydrography for the charts that we all use.

I've spent a lot of time working charter boats-should have gotten my ticket but the bottom dropped out of the business a few years ago and I didn't.

I've got the boat to do some guiding. I don't know much about the business but I can fish. If I can hook up with an experienced group, I'd like to give it a try.

[steel_beaver]

Mechanical Engineering student at OSU. I haven't had any time to go fishing this year graemlins/program.gif but it's all going to change now..... :dance: see you all around :smile:

[Old Coot]

Currently a mortgage loan underwriter for a state agency. Have been very active in Boy Scouts and Hunter Ed for several years, which has taken most spare time. Stepping down as scoutmaster in the fall, (read: I'M FREE!), to resume piscatorial passion.

[SSPey]

ologist

[clearview2u]

I'm a bum

[wishntobefishn]

NIKE!!! I moved out here from Montana in 1980 , growing up in Helena and graduating from the University of Montana. I figured I'd stick it out for 5 years then go back. 5 years came and went a long time ago. I did a lot of fishing in Montana, but mostly reservoir and crick fishing. Now that I'm in the Pacific Northwest, I'm like a kid in a candy store with the Salmon, Sturgeon, bottom fish, crabbing, etc, etc, etc.

[fishnxtc]

I sell affordable health insurance to individuals and the self employed. I usually save most of my clients 20% to 40% on their premium while getting them better coverage. I represent all the major health insurance carriers here in Oregon. So if you are looking for savings on your current health insurance you can email me or I can take you fishing and talk your ear off about health insurance. Fish really love the sound of health insurance talk look at all the fish we catch. :shocked: .................Chris

[5-Cents]

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[Mr. Carp]

:laugh:

I think I know a couple of fish that might want you services right about now, Chris :wink:

[rock bottom]

I work in collision repair.
lovestafish I would be curious to know how long you have been in that business my dad put in somewhere in the neighbor hood of 30+ years with Maclaren school and camp florence.

[Jerry Dove]

Brake and front end repair, 30 years. Tillamook County Commissioner 8 years. Married 42 years, one daughter and one of the best grandsons in the world. Retired 5 years and working to hard. My wife says I need to learn how to say NO. I love every thing I do.

[GearUp]

Work for an internet startup - and we're still here! graemlins/applause.gif

[Mikeymoto]

I was a self-employed goldsmith/diamond setter for 21 years and one day I wanted a change, so I went to work for a dental lab in Corvallis 4 years ago. I still do some goldsmithing, just what I want to do without all the pressures of having to do it to make a living!!! It makes a big difference doing it that way for me, besides I can make my own spinners and put on the best gold or silver plating that you've ever seen. I have been expermenting with different patinas and different finishes for years, some of the results are really suprising. The dental lab job provides
me with more than the daily recomended amount of stress required to go crazy, but it keeps me on my toes and it helps me really appreciate my fishing and family time. Mike graemlins/1zhelp.gif

[ 06-10-2003, 10:33 PM: Message edited by: Mikeymoto ]

[EZ Limits]

Hydrogeologist at Oregon DEQ. In former times I was an exploration geologist in mining and petroleum.

[Killertraylor]

I always tell people I'm a Taebo instructor with Billy Blades, (I'm 5'9" and 210 lbs - when their mouths drop, I tell them I used to weigh 325 before I started doing Taebo...) I'm a civil trial lawyer with an emphasis in ferreting out insurance fraud. I have a 4 month old son named Bryson who lights up my life with his smiles. I wish I was an insurance salesman so I could catch more fish like 5 cents and XTC.

[snowball]

2 fold response here
single father of a wonderful 9 year old daughter, hockey coach back east, dj for 11 years radio and clubs, then turned Tech and do all sorts of things. Remedy and Netbackup administration, tech support for Unix, Windows OS as well as other various projects at the document company

Here's the 2 fold
I have a friend, 14 years landscaping experience in dier need of work. He is skilled in rock masonary, some contruction etc. Pretty much a life time of labor type jobs. If anyone has anything available, landscaping, roofing, construction, new trade (he's very trainable), please drop me a line. He's a good guy with a hard work ethic.

[ 06-11-2003, 01:29 PM: Message edited by: snowball ]

[5-Cents]

Joe send me your resume :grin:

[snowball]

Originally posted by norms gone fishing too:
i work teck support for a internet providier
please restart your computer there your fixed :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: <font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">no kidding on the reboot and fixed thing. Man, I laughed outloud when I saw that..

[Hess]

I feel there are to many posts here to NOT respond so...

I'm an electrical estimator.

[Boatdog]

Journeyman locomotive electrician and mechanic; classroom instructor teaching apprentice's locomotive and passenger railcar systems, specializing in electrical distribution, propulsion, and braking.

[Birdnest]

I put unwilling people into a small tube and subject them to loud banging noises...MRI Technologist. I also do CAT scans when I am not tumor hunting. :sick:

Birdnest

[the bear]

i drive truck for a local paper company delivering fine printing papers to the printing industry,,,off at 12:30 and about 5 minutes to chinook landing woooohoooo :cheers:

[FISH EYED FOOL]

Ive owned a medium sized collision center on the west side for the last seven years. before that I did classic restorations.

[Deleted User]

paint chemist in eugene

[No Wishin Just Fishin]

Been working in the Electrical trade for 40 years as project manager and electrical superintendent. Also part time guide since 72 on Alsea, Columbia, and SW wash rivers(Irmie Walters taught me how to fish)

[steelhead22]

I'm a General Science major (Pre-Dentistry option) at OSU. I graduate in 4 days!!! Then I will be an unemployed, hoping to get accepted into a Dental Program, fisherman.

[ragjr]

OK folks I just got a new job :dance: (sheet metal union was not paying the bills :depressed: ) so I just started with a mass transit bus company in portland(Guss) :whazzup: kiss the weekends good by :mad: for a while and strange shifts :shocked: graemlins/icon_argue.gif but it should work out for the better in the long run. BTW watch out here comes the bus...lol :laugh: :laugh:

[fortywinks]

Former Navy "spook"(late 60's); former salesman; former sales manager; formerly self-employed; formerly unemployed; former night custodian; presently a government bureaucrat(trucking regulation). Live on 3+ acres of trees, flowers, grass & weeds, that cuts into my fishing time, but I love it. Married to the same fishing partner for 34 years. Oh yeh, Go Ducks!

[Jerry Dove]

Hey, Boatdog, would you like to live in Tillamook, the home of the best fishing in the world. Port of Tillamook Bay Railroad always looking for a few good men. Give me a call or email. jdovetillanglers@tillanet.com. 503-842-6519 cell 503-812-1572. Jerry

[TideRipper]

Self employed security systems contractor. I specialize in commercial systems like fire alarm, security alarm, access control, and CCTV. Most of my work is subcontracting for other large security companies who peddle a product, pretend to design it, and then come to me to make it all work. :wink:

I also was in the military (USAF Security Police)for 4 years, where I joined to see the world and instead got stationed at Rapid City, SD, where I guarded nuclear missles.

After the military I went off to school in Minnesota and somehow managed to get a 4 year degree in Physics. Still wondering what to do with that!

My favorite fishing is for ocean salmon off the mouth of the Columbia but I also like the variety of fishing for many other species. I still go back to Minnesota every year and fish too.

[Willy J]

Hi all; I'M A PLANT MANAGER FOR A LOCAL AGRICULTURE MANUFACTURER, BUILDER OF THE BEST HAY BALERS AN HAY HANDLING EQUIPMENT.

[greenbuttskunk]

I'm a sports marketing stadium/arena graphic Designer, plus I'm trying to establish a small sign company on the side. I also illustrate fishing articles for STS magazine. I'm 39 and becoming a first time dad in about 4 weeks.

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[CAPT KUJO]

CAPT KUJO Here, I am Director of Combat Reaseach, testing and development for U.S.I.A. Underwater Equipment Sales Corp. (http://www.usia.com) and design and maufacture cold water survival equipment and multi-tasked Special Action Vessels (SAVs)

CAPT KUJO

[boater]

Originally posted by clearview2u:
I'm a bum <font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">me to.. :laugh:

[Mr. Carp]

Willy, what company do you work for or what is the brand of products you make

[Fishfeet]

I`m a land survey/eng tech for Yamhill county, Ore. Been putting in tons of time the last 4 years using GPS equipment on the job. Really enjoy learning and using this high tech stuff! Can see the benefits of using it in the sport fishing field.

[puddles]

Mr.carp as willy doesnt get on here to often,i will tell you it is ajfreeman &sons in port.hence the name freeman balers. for myself i am owner and worker of neil brothers inc. we are framing contractors.mostly the bigger custom homes.doing it since 1983 in the port metro area.

[Snakebite]

I work for Pacific states marine fisheries commission and ODFW at the Newport office. Recently I became a member of the Groundfish management team for the Pacific Fishery Managment Council. I now have the dubious distinction of being part of the group who regulate marine fisheries in all sectors....what was I thinking? Anyway, I really do look out for all of you, and the commercial fisheries. It's a thankless job, but at least I'm employed!

[Sea Jypzee]

I'm a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department of a local Hospital.

[hookem]

I'm a dancer for Chipindale's, :dance: I work vegas and L.A. mostley. :blush: Ok Ok I lied, I have a store at the mall and sell western ware, like boots and shirts stuff like that.

[River]

I work as a technician for Hewlett Packard in Corvallis.

I also write about Biblical principles of how to change and how to get closer to God. I am working on my 5th book.

[KillerDave]

To pay the bills I'm an insurance agent. On the side I'm a freelance outdoor writer and photographer, primarily for Salmon Trout Steelheader but the list is slowly growing.

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[Class VI]

I'm an attorney at the biggest firm in Oregon (hence, I'm still at work at 9:30pm on a Thursday)

[Ramstrong]

I just started working for an IVR company in Tigard. I do Customer Support, QA and some IT. I'm still in the process of going back into the Navy though. I've already done 4 years as an Intelligence Specialist.

I've got two children 18months and 4 weeks. They have been keeping me pretty busy but I wouldn't trade them for the world. I've been married for 4 years now.

[nitrobass]

I sell food for a broadline food distributor....I can cut ya'll a deal on raisins or mayo.

[Slugranch]

HVAC and Refrigeration mechanic,,,,,,,was in biz for 18 years in the Hillsboro area, and sold out and moved to the Long Beach Peninsula in 96. Started another business servicing and installing commercial and marine refer equipment and doing residential and commercial heating,,,(no air conditioning here) Don't get to fish as much as I'd like, but have other perks like free oysters, fish and crab from my clients and lots of fresh air,,,,,not a lot of traffic except for the 4th of July and Labor Day, and a very small town atmosphere. Plan on dying here, and will continue to fish when I can,,,,,,,,,,

[Ragnar]

This board is a regular plethora of knowledge.
I work for a company in Vanc. that manufactures "electrofishing equipment." I started out as an aluminum/stainless steel welder building boats here, and have found myself in the Biology Dept. I conduct injury experiements on fish in regard to electrofishing and traveling all over the country teaching people how to safely electrofish.
Hey! It's a crumby job, but somebody's gotta do it! It's as though I have fallen into an outhouse and come out with a gold nugget.
This is what I have to do to support my fishing addiction.
Ragnar
P.S.
Yes, I still do a little welding on the side. Nothing too monumental. E-mail me if your interested. We can talk.

[Spotted Owl]

I am the house wife sort you know stay home with the kids. My husband works for the local power utility on the line crews. It's a good job except for the ice storms in the winter time. That is when I worry the most about him.

[fishitis]

I'm Manager of QA & Technology at a titanium metal manufacturer. Yes, a bunch of us make titanium stuff for our boats and fishing. Made a titanium net recently, turned out pretty good and should last forever. I'm a Metallurgist and Nuclear Engineer as background and kind of got volunteered for management. But my best job ever was delivering pizza, that's where I met my wife. She won't let me tell that story on the internet, though :blush:

[PittsburghD]

Genral contractor. Remodeling and new custom homes. The time one the river is when every one of my subs is working in harmony and my project is close to a spot.


-----D

[Kentucky Hog Hunter]

I am the West Region Service Manager for the 2nd leading world supplier of semiconductor processing equipment. It is a Japanese company which is pretty cool. I have been there for 7 years and I have been in the semiconductor industry for a total of 21 years. Travel schedule is busy but gets me free plane tickets to Alaska so I like that part. Been to Japan about 5 times as well.

I have 2 kids (19 & 16) and I am currently enrolled at The Oregon Graduate Institute working on my Masters Degree in Managment in Science & Technology.

Been in Oregon since 1992 and love it very much.

KHH

[LongJohn]

I’m a CFO for a high tech R&D company (SAIC). Spend half my time in Olympia and the other half in Washington, DC. Got engaged, leaving the company and permanently moving to the Great Northwest!

[trap50]

I am a baker by trade. I guess I should say I was, I retired May 30. I started my trade in the army in 66. Had a bakery in Crescent City, Ca then moved to Salem in 75. Retired from this job with 27.5 years. Now I want to fish.

[Lund]

General Contractor by trade, Bait Dealer as well, soon to be guide in fall & spring. Will be taking Coast Gaurd test in Aug. Still will make cabinets and commercial fixtures, but 50% of my work came from electronics ind. & they are very slow.

Look out fish!

[N7754H]

furloughed Delta Airlines pilot now flying corperate jets until you people get back on airliners!

[Chrome_Miner]

I am a Event Director for B2B Technology Tradeshows throughout the United States.

[fishuntr2]

Electronic/laser technician working for a semiconductor equipment manufactoring company. Been doing this for 20 years. Before that worked in the woods and in mills in the Coos Bay area.

[Keta]

Update due to employment :smile:

Construction Supervisor for a small but buisy centeral Oregon company doing buisness in 6 western states.

fishuntr2,
I'll be traveling through your area often. Lets get together again sometime.

[fishuntr2]

Keta....couldn't e-mail but the private message thing worked.(my work computer?) Anytime you know in advance that you'll be near, give me a holler and fishing we will go!

[Fisherfield]

I play on the radio 5 hours a day...from 9am to 2pm...on Mix 1075..The Best Songs of the 80's and more. 107.5 FM....

[Billy]

Been fishin. Retired after 20 years managing housing programs. Been a successful general contractor, truck driver, heavy equipment operator, etc. Need some gas for the boat. Seen any jobs out there? Billy

[pole bender]

Thank you for starting this I have found 2 links for help and only made it to the 5 page. This has been great to read. I have been driving a school bus for 14 years.

[jawbreaker]

I work with my Dads construction company along with 6 other guys with various backgrounds. We Specialize in residential remodels and do everything from foundations to finish carpentry.
I like the variety of the work and I like working outside.

check out our cool website at www.cascaderemodeling.com (http://www.cascaderemodeling.com)

Its not as cool as fishing but what is.
See you on the river,
Brent

[Tinman]

Mechanical engineer self-employed as a consultant to the power industry. I do conceptual design, cost estimates, environmental permitting, and site selection for cogeneration plants and distributed generation.

[Sourdough]

I am a construction manager for a local consulting firm that does work for both public and private owners.

[Martin85]

I run a water crew for a city east of Portland. The world needs ditch diggers and I guess I have been one for 15 years now.

[Nanook]

Brion Lutz. What do you do? We all want to know. :shrug:

[eggbouncer]

marketing/sales in the nw

[1pump]

Originally posted by The Nanookster:
Brion Lutz. What do you do? We all want to know. <font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">Profile says "Internet Sports Media". Don't ask me what that is, 'cuz I haven't a clue. The interpretations are endless. :shrug:

[bullhead]

I'm just a loser. I try very hard but have always come up short in life....except when it comes to catching fish where I always get my share. Actually I do stand up at Harvey's and other comedy clubs. That's b.s. too.

Seriously, I'm a wholesale Regional Sales Manager for a Sandal and Shoe Company. It's a great job but keeps me off the water way too much. But? No mon-no fun as they say. :grin:

[justcastn]

I bust tire's ,sell wheels ,tint windows, brakes,lowering,sell cars,install stereo's, bla bla bla.Ya you could say my boss is lucky to have me around.And boy let me tell ya, it sucks in this hot weather :cool: graemlins/berry.gif :grin: Oh and I fish just a little too :grin:

[ 06-17-2003, 11:46 PM: Message edited by: justcastn ]

[Lwagg2]

currently unemployed but spent the last 5 years doing tech support and fixing computers now i just hanging with my 10 year old daughter for the summer and looking for new work in a bad economy wish me luck ..... thanks i-fish for somewhere to read up on whats what in the fishing world

[Fish Nets]

I'm a Project Manager for an Automated Manufacturing Company in Corvallis, specializing in semi-conductor automated tooling systems. In my spare time I'm a single Mom of a wonderful 14 year old and squeeze in some time for fishing when I can.....

[OldRedSled]

im just a student at PSU trying to graduate this summer

[GutshotApe]

Ex-forester with coast range private timber co. Now unemployed...because my former employer decided the risks of not being able to recoup long-term forestry investments in Oregon, best forest soils in the world or not, were too high..."we're outta here!" they said.

Now drawing early retirement pay. On the side, have developed homesites and buildable lots on rural residential land I own. Hope to sell out and become a Linn County gentleman farmer within the next year or so. :wink:

My motto: Every day is like saturday when you're unemployed! :tongue:

[wambam]

drink beer eat &lt;food&gt; :cheers:

[ 06-18-2003, 08:10 PM: Message edited by: STGRule ]

[wambam]

actually i build loads for parr lumber

[BrionLutz]

******,

Brion Lutz. What do you do? We all want to know.<font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">It's almost more fun not to know what folks do for a living. What I love about fishing is that it is such an equalizer. The CEO bows and begs the washroom attendant for fishing tips. Fishing ability rules.

Just when I thought I was out...they pull me back.

Web nuts ask stuff like, "Aren't you bored fishing all the time?" They are soooo crazy.

Out of retirement, helping some DC internet buds, now in LA, who have done a successful startup wiht some really cool content management software (stuff for folks who have to manage busy websites or busy folks who have to manage websites).

Previously...web development in DC...got blown clear when the dot.bomb went off (picture Arnold at the end of Predator I). Mr. Bill, Big Al and the NRA were customers. An interesting mix in DC, usually you work for one side or the other. Got bought out by some big telcom and I fled to New Zealand for the America's Cup.

But I've done all kinds of stuff...spent the first 20 years flying all over the world, mostly 3rd world, selling power and light...that was fun. Then into electrical contracting (hired by one of my customers to computerize his biz)...that was fun too. Then into the internet biz when it was sucking dollars like a wild fire sucks oxygen...that was too much fun.

I've done presentations at the White House Conference Center (internet biz) and the Iraqi Ministry of Energy (power and light biz)...that's when Rummy liked Saddy. They used to have such a gas together.

All they while a contractor for AOL's CompuServe division. A hobby that got out of hand when I bought my first computer, the original Compaq Portable back in the early 80's. Did a whole bunch of around the world sailboat races for CS/AOL. I raced around the world on a 747 doing computer/media stuff (worked with ESPN and the journos) while the boats sailed around. If you ever wondered what running away from home and joining the circus was like, that was it.

I still do that...the "Internet Sports Media" in my profile.

So I'm a semi-retired web nut, electrical contractor, power generation, import/export biz person.

I had told Straydog not to tell...having way too much fun with folks insisting I was an environmental lawyer. Of course, all this could be an elaborate cover for my real job flying Black Helicopters for the UN secret army that is busy dismantling Bonneville Dam...and you thought they were sea lions.

What we should post are fishing resumes. Got my first boat with my first job out of college, a 17 Whaler. Fished out of the Mullica River in NJ. Out Little Egg Inlet to about 20 miles offshore, tuna, bluefish, flounder, stripers and weakfish.

Company I worked for also did jazzed up diesels for sport fishing biz. Part of my job was to take customers out fishing on the company boat so boss could get tax write off...last boat was a 63' Buddy Davis custom with 2,000 HP. Biggest fish for me, 150 lb tuna that beat me to a pulp.

I've always lived on the water. Delaware River Lambertville NJ (Shad Capital of the World), Chesapeake Bay (Stripers) and now on the Columbia River (Salmon, Walleye and Bass).

Above should be sung to tune "He's Mista Know It All" by Stevie Wonder.

Now is that more than you wanted know &lt;grin&gt;.

Brion

[Mr. Carp]

Originally posted by ******:
Brion Lutz. What do you do? We all want to know. :shrug: <font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helvetica">Really good question!!!!! :cheers:

[pearl]

Brion,

Gotta say....Nice response. Wifes in the same room and once again is wondering why I'm laughing at my computer.

We have to get together some time and compare stories. I have been in the cold adult beverage biz for 23 years and have sold Saddy Oregon Pinot Noirs and Bill some cold Pabst Blue Ribbon.

Pearl :cheers:

[Mr. Carp]

Brion: :cheers:

Now that wasn't so hard :grin:

[Nanook]

"What we should post are fishing resumes. Got my first boat with my first job out of college, a 17 Whaler. Fished out of the Mullica River in NJ. Out Little Egg Inlet to about 20 miles offshore, tuna, bluefish, flounder, stripers and weakfish."

Nah...It's just Fishing. :grin:

Thanks. graemlins/applause.gif

[IFISH4U]

I am a heavy hauler operator in Centralia Wa, for TransAlta Power generation. I drive huge monster trucks for a living, love it.