So, What do you do?

[Deleted User]

Just wondering what sort of jobs people have. Some IFISHer's may have more in common than you think. Networking within our "community" may be interesting.

BTW: Im a Area Sales Manager for a local Budweiser distributor.

Cheers!

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[Big TULE]

I am a Navy recruiter here in vancouver. Originally from here i left 6 years ago and now i am back. So if i call your house looking for your son or daughter, please be nice to me.

[SandySteel]

8th grade humanities teacher and technology coordinator at Gordon Russell Middle School in Gresham

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[PRINCEMASTER]

I have a Princecraft with a 150 evenrude on it....thus the name Prince...and I am the master of my boat...therefore Princemaster..HEHEH :cool:

[RKB]

I'm A SR. Journeyman Operator at EMSL (Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory) in Richland WA.

[Artwo]

I'm an electrical designer specializing in semi conductor tool install.

JK

[RichH]

I manage the MRI department at the local hospital.
graemlins/1zhelp.gif :sick: :wink:

[otter]

I am a DSR (street sales) for a broad line foodservice distributor.

[Pilar]

Hi I'm Johnboy and I fix things. I work as an Engineer, control system designer, field technician and programmer for an OEM sawmill machinery manufacturer.

[Captjohn]

I am a station Captain in charge of the Clackamas County Fire District #1 water rescue unit. I teach Jet boat and drift boat courses to public agencies across the Northwest. I fish there for I am!

[Trick]

I'm a retail division/store manager in the Portland area. I'm amazed at some of the careers that you guys have....with all the fishing going on I thought you were all unemployed?

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[rojo]

Retired..no time to work to busy boating and hopefully alot more wetting the line.Always looking for some to fish with weekdays when others are working

[ampersat]

i do computer support for a rather large bank. hopefully, in the near future, i'll be doing computer support for a much smaller EDA company. keep your fingers crossed for me.

[Jennie@ifish]

I played and taught piano for a living for years. What I am doing with a fishing web page, we'll never know!
:smile:
Jen

[Fishalot]

I own a Tree and Landscape Maintenance business, I've been doing this for 22 :smile: years and I will be 38 this March.

Fishalot

Team "Sneakin'Out"

[Carver_OR]

I was a fishing guide then I received two patents now I'm HoldZit and make gizmo's and gadgets.

Check your drag?
Pat

[Fish Hunter]

In order to support my hunting and fishing habits I work on industrial process controls in the wastewater treatment field. In the past few years I've been mainly involved with our SCADA system. (I'm being turned into a computer geek/desk jock) graemlins/1zhelp.gif

[Jim]

I am a fishing guide in Washington State, also have a smoked salmon business (webpage coming soon!), and help manage a fundraising business that my daughters started (they are 18 & 16), also have a ministry called: "Dad 4 a day", in which we take kids fishing that don't have full time dads, or take a long distance dad fishing with his kids.

No, I am not busy... :shocked: :rolleyes: graemlins/1zhelp.gif

Jim

[husker]

i work in the semi conductor industry....fixing the lastest and greatest products before they hit the market....i see most stuff like P4's before the ever hit the market....just technician.... :smile:

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[FishinMission]

I sell and service grocery stores west of Beaverton, working for Mother's Cookies...thus my early hours Mon-Fri. My day starts at 3 a.m., and I'm usually home by 11 or noon. If you see a Mother's truck out on the Sunset Hiway, or in Hillsboro, Cornelius, or Forest Grove...it's probably gonna be me. Look for the Ifish decal on the back of my truck!

Mark

[dawhunt]

I'm a retired mill worker BUTT!!I'm working part time at Vancouver GI Joes sporting goods counter.Its great,they pay me to B.S. with people about fishing and hunting. :grin: :grin: and it keeps gas in my boat.
Bob :grin:

[FISH4MORE]

I am a full time Federal Employee with the Oregon National Guard. I am a Computer Specialist and have over 30 years computer experience from small
computer to big IBM Mainframes. Work, and work and no time to fish. When I retire I can pull up a chair down at Meldrum bar and fish for springers. Can't wait!!

[Snapset]

I am an Industrial Electrician, sometimes Instrument tech, and it has been a long and winding road to get here. Pilar, you aren't with CTC, are you?

[crabbait]

I'm a supervisor at the Air Traffic Control Tower. It's a great place to watch for a bite at the west end of Government Island.

I think the guys who have the cool job are the tug drivers pushing barges up and down the river.

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[Drachir]

I work in the Printing Industry. I am Lead Pressman and run a 6 color Heidelberg Offset Press. I work for a Company in NE Portland. My wife and I are 3rd generation printers, ink in our blood I guess!!! :smile:

[TeamYeeha]

I was an engineer in the medical industry for 13 yrs. :smile: I have a consulting company now that develops micro welding and solder reflow processes and I too have 2 patents :wink: in my name. I mostly fish and hunt now days :grin: , but take care of my 2 girls that I love so much which takes alot of time, but that's OK they like to hunt and fish too. :grin: :wink: :tongue: Don't have to work to much anymore because I have the BEST wife in the world :grin:
Team Yeeha
Larry

[24 on/ 48 off]

Full time firefighter/paramedic. I also work part time as a police officer.

--spud-- :smile:

[TH Rods]

Well,
I am the father of the two most wondeful kids in the world, and I am also the Asst. Principal at Sunset Middle School, here in Coos Bay, OR.

[Jennie@ifish]

TH, how could you misrepresent yourself that way?
I have the two most wonderful kids in the world... You knew that!!
Alright... we'll settle. We both do! :smile:
But you know what, I bet others will claim that they do too.
We all do!
Even though mine don't prefer to fish... I still love them!
Jen

[live to fish]

Hi everyone i am an electronic tech for intel in hillsboro.Ive only been here about a year and still learning the area.I am off every thur,fri,sat.And always looking for someone or somewhere to fish.

[Fishin Magician]

I am an Corporate Account Executive for Nextel Communications in Beaverton . My wife and myself are partners in a printing/embriodery brokerage. In the next 6 months I will retire from a normal job at thirty, and work fulltime for myself. It will lend me the ability to be with my kids anytime I want,as well as spending more time with my wife.
John

[Firedog]

Firefighter for the City of Portland. Best Job in the World. I love going to work and also gives me the time off to Fish and Hunt :smile: Caught my first Steelhead almost 30 years ago when I was 5. Been at it ever since.

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[Stz ll]

I am a Field Auditor for a property and casualty insurance company. I audit our customers books and determine the final premium on adjustable liability and workers compensation insurance policies. One of the best things about my job is that Alaska is part of my work territory. Traveling to Alaska in the summertime on business is really tough. :smile:

Pete

[birdhunter]

Right now I'm a full-time student at Oregon State University majoring in F&W.
Work part-time as a lab technician at a Veterinary Diagnostic Lab and as a legal researcher for the the Natural Resources and Environmental Law Dept. I also do some field sampling for the Game Bird Dept here, working on their grouse project.

This summer I'll probably be working construction again. I do stucco repair and removal. If the funding comes in, then I might be back at my old job, working as a Forensic Morphologist at the USFWS's crime lab.

:grin:

[Keta]

I am trying as hard as I can to be a cancer survivor(colon cancer) :smile: and working as a graveyard millwright :zzz:in the mill that I apprenticed at (25) years ago. :depressed: Before the cancer and a severely broken leg I was in charge of Shore Facilities Maintenance for the Alaska Marine Highway. What a job! graemlins/hearton.gif The State of Alaska gave me a 4X4 truck, a 16 foot skiff with a 15 hp motor and free transportation to every town and village in SE Alaska and some ports in Prince William Sound. :smile: :grin: graemlins/hearton.gif I am currently stuck in the runner up for the place to stick the hose if one was to give Oregon an enema! :sick:

[Deepslayer]

I am the father of ten great kids! In my spare time I am a Technical Maintenance Manager at Hewlett Packard, Friday - Monday. When I really have free time I Fish. :cool:
,Ed

[Matt H.]

I used to work as a Network Application Engineer for OHSU (read as boot licking toady), but decided I valued what little was left of my sanity and resigned.

Today I am training to become a Licensed Massage Therapist, and hope to open my own private practice someday.

Matt

P.S. Since im still in training, all my "practice" massages are free of charge, so feel free to drop me a message if you want to make an appointment.

[invader]

hey rick! im in printing too!! i operate a goss c-500 for rfd publications!!

[Nanook]

Former Navy Chief Radioman for 10 years, Operations Technician, Manager and Engineer for a major LD Telecommunications and Internet carrier for 20 years. Should be retired but stock and savings says otherwise right now. Just happy now to have a job and health insurance. :grin:

Rick

[Big TULE]

Hey ******, ya know radioman are gone now, they are called IT. Good to hear somebody on here is former military and navy at that.

[Mad Mikey]

I run the dairy at the Aloha Safeway working four on, three off and take my three days midweek to keep away from the weekend crowd. I have been guiding on the side for several years working to be full time and it's getting better, these big runs didn't hurt either. Plus my boss is a Flyrod guy too and gives me any days off needed for guiding.
I also get to scmooze with Mark(fishin' mission) as he services my store. I'd like to get his lazy butt :wink: outa the boat sometime and teach him how to cast :grin: :grin: :grin:

[WheresMyBobber]

Another Firefighter here. :smile:

[Tacklebuster]

When I'm not slammin the sturgies, I'm a foreman at Cascade Steel Rolling Mills. Prior to that, I was in the Army stationed at Ft. Richardson Alaska. Lot's of fishing memories there graemlins/hearton.gif

[MetalHead]

Well lets see, what do I do? well I am a paper machine winderman at the Georgia Pacific paper mill in Camas, I one time I was a Machine Tender but down sizing has put me back where I was 20 years ago. Spent 9 years as a firefighter/EMT with Clark County District 1 and 11 years on the HazMat Team at the paper mill.

[Captain and Marie]

Wow! How many job titles are there?

I am a wife and we have one super athletic daughter. Without her we would be very lonley.
Shes on the UNM Swim Team and just came home with a super time of 23.90 seconds in her 50 yd freestyle. This is during the Champinionship Finals in OK. She placed in a "A" time and is as fast as the Olympic Swimmers!
Me and my husband have degrees in Outdoor Recreational Management from Utah State University. So we decided to open a bait and tackle store in Oregon. Just for fun.
We've been here for 13 years now and love it alot.
We harvest our own baits, process it and market it and deliver it nation wide. Thanks to the internet and my web site and Jennies it has made a HUGE difference in the past two years. Captain Dennis decided to go ocean fishing today and we will take pictures when he gets home.

We just wanted to live in a safe place near the ocean, where there was clean air and lots of fishing to do.

Bait and Tackle Mom & Pop Country Store. graemlins/hearton.gif

Captain Dennis & Marie
Tillamook Bait Company
"Home of Marie's Shrimp Scents" :smile:

[aye fsh]

I am a natural stone and ceramic tile installation contractor.(Self-unemployed) Wonderful job. I get to be the boss and set the schedule, which often includes "buffer time" that ends up being fishing time. I get to work with products that are inherently beautiful, and the projects are always different. Much of what I do crosses over into small remodeling so there's plenty of variation and I'm always learning. Only negative is sometimes it does takes a while to get your money. Been in this trade for almost 20 years now, still being good to me so I'll hang in there.

[Nanook]

Originally posted by Big TULE:
Hey ******, ya know radioman are gone now, they are called IT. Good to hear somebody on here is former military and navy at that.<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Big TULE,

If I get kicked to the curb after 20 years of dedicated service (no loyalty anymore) and at my ripe old age of 51, you gonna' get me a job as a seasoned Telecommunications veteran with the latest skills? All offers considered. :grin:

****** graemlins/hearton.gif

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[Lipripper]

I'm self-employed,construction. I'm a general contractor. Got tired of making the big bucks for my employers and decided it was time to do it on my own. Sure a lot different than punching the old time clock

[rhansme]

Age here is 47 and I been fishing since I could walk. I am the Technical Services Director for
Aspen International Cable. Our children are all grown up and have been providing us with a steady stream of grand children. 9 as of now! http://www.ifish.net/uploads/48091761.jpg
This is the oldest grandaughter learning how to fish from gramps on the Santiam last summer. Pretty soon boys will mean more than fish! (-:

[DAB]

Work for Fouch Electric mfg. makeing custom electrical boxs, from sheet metal, for industrial purposes.

[Mr4am]

I work for Intel in Hillsboro. Its my job to test the computer chips. I love my job! :smile: I work Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and every other Wednesday. So I get three and four days off a week to fish!! :smile:
If someone has an open set during the middle of the week. Let me know Im eager to get out and do some springer fishing...catch'n. Don

[FEAR NO FISH!]

Chem Tech for Fluor Hanford. 18 years at 222-S Lab. 28 day period, 14 days of work, 14 days or nights of fishing! Greatest job in the World! :grin:

[DAB]

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[Taylor's viewpoint]

Engineering and Operations Manager for a local power company. Two years from retirement :grin: :grin: with a wife that goes fishing with me most of the time. If I had known Jettin fool was a Bud beer man, I would have never dissed him about the ifish decal. :depressed: :depressed:

[CATCH AND EAT]

I own Buckle's Collision Center out on Foster Road. Nine employees that are pretty good folks. Fortunatly they understand my fishing addiction.

They understand because they get fish all the time. Especially the ocean fresh Coho.

Wow, there sure are a lot of different jobs out there. Glad to hear that lots of us still have jobs.

[fishinfool]

Work for INtel as a Tech in the Fab in aloha. I too work sun-tues every other wed. Been here for seven years and now looking forward to my two months off paid. July 14- Sept 8th Fishin that buoy 10 thing. :grin:

[BCFISHON1]

I am self employed as a roofing contractor in the canby area.I find myself doing everything from working the phone to wrenching on the fleet of trucks.I employ apprx. 10 people and sometimes the job is more than than i can bear thats where fishing comes in and sometimes its the greatest job around again fishing applies.I would be willing to give any ifish members a 5% discount on any reroof projects and estimates are free check out my website at www.roofmasters.info (http://www.roofmasters.info) all work comes with a written workmanship guarentee (not to leak as long as it's not raining)

[Thick-N-Thin]

I've bee a DSR (distributer sales rep) for 16 years covering the healthcare field as will as industrial, commercial, educational. My other job is figuring out where to fish next! :grin:

[Catch 22]

I install, upgrade, maintain and repair commercial and residential security systems. Yes, I have a master key to yours too, so be nice! :shocked: :wink:

[fishbait]

Owner of a Mortgage Company for past 10 years. Sometimes it's great and sometimes it sucks being responable for the livelyhood of 25 other familes. All in all its great getting paid for helping people buy own their own houses. There are kids with straight teath, an education and/or a place to call home due to our expertise and knowledge, that's a good feeling.

[otter]

Hey, T&T which company are you with if I may ask?

[fishchaser]

I'm retired, Having fun is my job. Yes 39years of age and retired. :tongue: What a deal...NOT. :sick:

I was medically retired back in 1999. :sick: Before that I was a weapon repairer for the Oregon Army National Guard, at Camp Withycombe, for 16 years. :depressed:

Hey Fish4more I probably know you, and most likely you know me. Dave Luth was my supervisor, he's in HQ STARC. :shocked:

Hey firedog, You probably know my brother-in-law. His name is David Coffey. He is a fire inspector for the city of Portland. I think he has the SE side though :shocked:

[dampainter]

I work for uncle sam ( the corps) full time federally employed painter ( corrosion control technician :wink: ) this september I will have 20 yrs in,god willin... going for 40! I have the best job....

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[THE KIWANDA KID]

I'm a field service tech for a commercial door co. I've probably sold , installed or serviced your doors at work and alot of the businesses you have been to also. WE are even doing a job for Camp withicomb soon. When I dont have to work I'm teaching my two boys to angle. After reading about all the different jobs out there , I wonder how any work gets done with all the fisherman around here. :grin:

[Thick-N-Thin]

Catch22.....The company I work for is AMSAN

[V. Green]

Telecommunications Technician for a Portland Hospital.

[fishin62]

me, well im a lowlife steelworker at the same mill as tacklebuster,it pays the bills,but very boring!

[Jsail]

I'm self employed; almost 30yrs. I'm a General Contractor. I do 90% remodeling and renovations. I enjoy my work as long as it doesn't interfere with the amount of fishing that needs to be done.

[wiser]

Hate to be disruptive, but I think I have the best job(most of the time). Regional Park Supervisor at Oxbow Park, on the Sandy River. April 16th will mark my 29 year anniversry with the agency. The last 17 years have been spent at Oxbow Park where I am in charge of all operations and maintenance. I have been "forced, as part of my job responsibilities" to live in the park with a 1,200 acre back yard. I do have a better chance than most to get an idea of what's going on down at the river.
Six grown(but never completely gone) children and nine grand children keep my wife busy and provide an outlet if there are ever any extra fish in the fridge. I guess I'm going for 40 on the job too. That will carry me to the age of 59, when it will be time to retire.
So if anyone is thinking ahead, this job will be available in April of 2013.(Might be worth the wait).

[brshooter]

I am an analyst in the building materials industry. I get to count beans for six lumberyards, three truss plants, and a pre-fab wall plant. After playing all week with spreadsheets, charts,and graphs, Thank God there is fishing on the weekends.

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[KilgoreTrout]

I'm a process engineer at Intel in Hillsboro. With 2 young children I don't get to fish alot. I fish vicariously through Ifish inbetween my infrequent trips.

Dave

[underhook]

I am an Olympic medalist in wrestling and Owner of a car lot in Gresham 182nd Stark st USA Auto Wholesale. Come see me today so I can go fishing tomarrow

[Navigator]

Forester with the Oregon Department of Forestry. Provide financing to non-industrial private forest landowners that want to convert old pasture, marginal agriculture or just plain old neglected land back into healthy productive forest. Also manage an incentives program (purchase development rights) to keep sensitive forestlands (such as oak woodlands) from being lost to development. Ever heard of the important role forests play in the carbon cycle and global climate change? I am involved with that too.

[Salmonslayer2]

I work for a company called entek and that make microporous battery separator. I'm a line operator. My other job is that I sell Hunting and fishing books on Virtual flyshop and Ebay auctions. My user name is salmonslayer.

http://cgi6.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewListedItems&userid=salmonslayer&include=0&since=-1&sort=2&rows=25

http://www.virtualflyshop.com/Marketplace/main.cfm?content=auction&page=index

[dogrobber]

Former Fire Fighter TVF&R and after last Friday looking to buy a lead smelter for weights to keep the bait on the bottom at St. Helens

[Mr.Kitch'nPass]

:grin:

[STGRule]

I work for ODFW doing green sturgeon research on the south coast. It's really tough to spend all day in a boat on the Rogue in the summer. (not so much fun in the spring). Looking forward to learning the Umpqua this summer. Get to play with big, beautiful fish. Except that means I have to analyze and write all winter. Oh well, not changing a great job just because I have to desk-jockey sometimes. :wink:

[Uncle Bob]

I spent the last 5 years as a Test Operator for what used to be Fujitsu Micro. in Gresham.

I now try to put no more then 40 hours a week on the river. :grin:

No, actually I'm looking for work. No really I am. Seriously I am.
OK fine, then don't beleive me. :grin:

With todays economy, I have little faith in the micro-elec. field, and would like to make a switch.

I also design terminal tackle, as well as other sporting good items. A few of which are ready for a patent. . . . . oh joy :depressed:

Proud Grandparents Of Three Beautiful Grandchildren :smile:

UB

[Ryan Pultz]

Well, I am the office manager/Dispatch for Coachman Towncar Service i have been hear about nine months and am ready to move on 66 hours a week plus on call 24/7 is getting to put some strain on the Family life. but in the mean time if you wanna take the wife out on the town we got the cars.

[dummy]

i own a custom woodworking shop but it has become more work than i want i better get an employee so i can go fishing again.

[hustlerrjim]

medical laboratory director ,retired guide, watch dog for odfw antics.

[Empire]

I am a Deputy Sheriff, my current position is Field Investigator in the Home Detention Detail. That means I go out 10 hours a day searching around town to confirm inmates on Home Detention are doing what they are supposed to be doing. Using the electronic tracker (and wearing plain clothes), it is like tracking a tagged animal (some of them are animals). In addition to chasing these folks, I have to talk with their employers, so I get to meet lots of interesting people.

[bait boy]

I work as a Facilities technician at a Wafer factory in aloha, manage my 4 kids and still get to fish at least once a week.

[Leaky Waders]

I'm a mid-level gov't beaurecrat. I work in the County Commissioner's Office for Curry County home of the Chetco, Rogue, Elk, Sixes, and lots of small fish-packed streams.

[Buccaneer]

I've been a real estate appraiser serving the greater Portland Metro area for nearly 25 years. Being self employed, I work too much and don't get out to fish enough!

[rojo]

Hey ****** another old Navy Radioman here, ComPhipRon 5 early 60's. Retired at 55 now 60 would not have it anyother way.

[cannonball]

I work at a winery, named Terra Blanca, in the lower Yakima Valley. Its the only job in the world where the boss lets you drink. Most of my time is spent doing quality controll maintaning the product and ordering equipment and supplies.
I miss most of fall salmon season but get extra time for spring and summer trips. I also get to enjoy very pretty sunsets almost every day.

[Filet-O-Fish]

I'm a senior programmer analyst for a large book distributor.

[Steelie Steve]

I am a licensed Architect for a commercial design firm in Portland.

[fish_on]

I am a manufactures rep for The L.S. Starrett CO we sell precision measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, tapes, levels, and stuff like that) as well as band saw blades for metal and wood, jig saw, hole saw, and saws all type blades. Fun job I get to see a lot of neat stuff being made. Pilar I need to get in touch with you, we have a blades for saw mills that kicks butt.

[Bait O' Eggs]

I do have a job opposed to what some may think :rolleyes: I am a project manager for a school equipment supplier. We place equipment like lockers, telescoping bleachers, auditorium chairs, basketball backstops etc...etc... into schools.

[Cool Texan]

I work in corporate finance for a high tech company in the tualatin area, but live in NE PDX. In my spare time, I dream about catching big fish.

[Red]

I pass gas for a living. :sick: I'm your best friend if you need to have surgery. :sleep:

[FallRiverGuy]

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[Thumper]

I have no visible means of support. Self-employed medical business consultant for 30 years. A really neat thing is that I get to work with two of my sons in the consulting firm. The third sells sells boats and is a fishing guide which is way cool!

[kevray]

I work at Forest Grove Lbr. Co. as a lumber trader on the wholesale level. Give me a call if you need some wood.

[William]

Ex patrol officer, ex corrections officer, now firefighter.

[BUBBA911]

I am a paramedic with the ambulance company that services multnomah county. I have a great schedule 4 days on 4 days off.. so lets say I fish, just ask Rich H from Salem. He got another lesson this weekend. C-ya soon Rich.

[Ramstrong]

I work at the Helpdesk for a Software company in Vancouver. I get to perform software installs and then fix them when they're broken.

[bob thomas]

I am a aircraft mechanic at pdx for horizon air. Hey CRABBAIT, how about a tour of your ivory tower for some gate mechanics? Especially when the fish are running!

[Big Smizz]

I might be the "bad guy" of the group. I work for the state child welfare agency in Dallas, OR. This agency used to be called CSD. I assess reports of child abuse and neglect in the county and make safety plans for the kids if necessary.

[Slow Roll]

Project Manager (also read intern architect soon to be licensed :grin: ) for a small frim in Beaverton. Our field is primarily medical related and we specialize in Medical and Radiation Oncology. If you have been to St. V's lately you have probably seen our latest project under construction.

Paul B.

Hey Rich H, we might know each other or at least you might know our firm.

[s naramroe]

i'm a retired ammo troop out of the idaho air national guard. my main goals now are fishing, bird and big game hunting. as i have in-laws living in the dallas and portland i have some idea of the area there. the plus side of living where i do is that you all are over there so the pressure on the birds in eastern or. isn't that great. now if i could get my wife to retire.
"way over here in boise town"

[Fish4Fun]

Aerospace Quality Assurance, used to be Welder before this.

[On a mission]

Co-own an insurance agency in Salem. I am a 23 year volunteer at Keizer Fire District.

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[OR Coast Range]

I like this thread! :grin: And here I thought all along that everyone on this board are lotto winners that don't have anything better to do than fish. Its refreshing to see that others don't get out as often as they like (like me).

I work for IBM in Beaverton as a Computer Hardware Design Engineer. Currently I am working on the verification efforts of some custom logic that will eventually tie together many many processors made by Intel. All in all, I love what I do. I just wish that I could get out on days that I don't have to compete with all of the other "weekend warriors".

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[D/F]

Im a high school student :grin: Tuff job, darn us lazy teenagers.
Actually I work part time as a Janitor at St. Helens Middle School. Only three hours a day right after school. I also work part time at the Deer Island Store.
My dreams are to spend a few years in the USCG and then move on to law enforcement :smile:
I turn 18 next year and plan on becomeing a volunteer fire fighter. I rode on one fire engine during an explorers meeting. wweeeeehaaaa that fun!
:grin:

[wetaline]

Executive recruiter for Sales, Bdev, and Marketing positions in the high-tech markets around the U.S. Feel free to refer candidates or companies my way – I’ll do what I can to help them out. hpotter@hallkinion.com

Also manage my very own fishing and hunting habits as well as direct my choc lab in the direction of birds and Frisbee’s.

[RiverMan]

Well, I make my living as a fisheries habitat biologist for the Umatilla Tribe. I work closely with private landowners who are voluntarily interested in doing some type of habitat restoration/protection on their property. The job is great although at times way too political.
I have two sons, age 12 and 15, each of which is increasingly outfishing me, life is good.

RM

[NAUTI-NOTIONS]

I'm a Purchasing Manager in a Box Beef Plant. We kill and process 1100 head a day.

[local_hooker]

Police Officer....Best job on the planet!

[Thumper]

Man....Is this an impressive group or what!

[Oakie Drifter]

Retired fisheries biologist with National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)and the fishing industry in Alaska. Work part-time now as a landscape designer, stock trader, and photographer, so I can buy more fishing gear :rolleyes: graemlins/1zhelp.gif

[umrules]

Electronics Technician Chief Petty Officer in the Worlds most powerful Navy!

Hey big Tule, I did a tour as a recruiter as well. Put butts on the bus in Northern Michigan a few years back. Back when we worked with all the tabs under the ol' Freeman plan! Hear it's quite different in the field now days. Hope it's still....

MAKE MISSION, GO FISHIN'!!

[Spawner]

I am the President of a 30-person Internet company in Vancouver. This one is even proftable on occasion. :shocked: Interesting job but lots of stress at times. :sick:

[Perfect Drift]

Assistant Plant Manager, Head of the Maintenance Dept, electrician @ Oregon Episcopal School in PDX
, only to support the family and what we all enjoy - FISHIN

[Tagster]

Branch manager and outside sales rep for Century Maintenance Supply. We supply apartment communities with their various maintenance supplies...switch plates, pool chemicals, appliances...basically, if it is in an apartment in the Portland metro area, we probably sold it to them.

I am also a loving husband and father to a confused border collie that thinks she is a retriever...

Actually husband to my wife Lisa and father to my dog Lucy...in case there was any confusion...

Tag

[ 03-04-2002, 05:24 PM: Message edited by: Tagster ]

[Lured In]

Field Operations Manager (sales) for an Information Technology engineering firm based in McMinnville that primarily focuses on implementing software to monitor corporate servers, applications and networks.

[roundbelly]

took early retirement from a oil company after a merger, was a construction forman. moving back to oregon after being in wyoming for 24 years. plan to fish and hunt the west

[drifter]

Good Post. I am an attorney, specializing in crisis issues faced by the elderly and disabled. Also do estate planning, wills and trusts. Drifter.

[Hawaiian]

Retired fireman and work mon.& tues at Meriwether golf course. When not working, fishing or playing golf. Life is good. Ray

[Pete]

Management analyst, primarily municipal, specializing in non-financial accountability: efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with statutory and regulatory issues ... with a bit of experience developing municipal bonds to finance things like water treatment plants, marinas and stadiums. Heck, what else am I gonna do with all this edjerKashun?

[4Salt]

I work in television production. The company I work for produces programming for The Discovery Channel, TLC, HGTV, A&E, PBS, and a couple of syndicated series. I produce/direct a home improvement show for HGTV called "Help Around the House" mainly, but also write, shoot and edit some of the other shows we do as well.

[hoochie]

Ok, I'll bite---
I work for a large aircraft manufacturer in the Seattle area as a course-developer and software instructor.

Also a licensed auctioneer who specializes in benefit/fund-raiser auctions. We've conducted auctions for Ducks Unlimited, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and other outdoor groups.

A little bit of rodeo announcing rounds out the rest when we're not fishing.

[Doc Spratley]

I'm an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Washington. Primarily, I manage a team of attorneys and support staff dealing with child abuse cases for a three county area. I was a firefighter/EMT until I blew out my back some 18 years ago.

Big Smizz: You're not the bad guy, don't ever forget that. You've got a tough job that most people couldn't do. :smile:

Hoochie: Sorry buddy, I know you want my moniker, but it's grown on me. If you get down to Vancouver/Portland, let me know; the beer is on me. :smile:

[HOGTIDE]

US HISTORY Teacher- St. Helens High School. Love working with kids. Love teaching History. Love fishing myself to death in June, July and August!

[OregonBankie]

Was an electronic design engineer.
Now I'm a program manager for a Beaverton high tech company.

[David Johnson]

I fish.......

[Fountun]

I have been a forester for the last 25 years. I work for a timber company in SW Washington. This time of year I'm supervising the planting of 4 million trees in 4 months. Lots of variety as each season brings something different. It must be a good job because I never have dreaded getting up to go to work. I can't say that about some of the jobs I had before.

[pixldncr]

I write software for a living, independent contractor. Slaved for Intel for 10-years, didn't have a life, much less get to fish. It's a whole nother life outside of the prison walls of Intel...here fishy, fishy, fishy.

[kenai]

Electrician extrordinaire, Used to be a tramp wireman. Came to Oregon on a job way back in 79 and decided to stay, wife decided to leave, been all good days since. Harley sits in the garage now cuz i'm fishin somewhere.

[Lyle Froyd]

Well for the last 16 months I have been a full time Handcrafted fishing rod builder,With factory ties to G.Loomis,Sage,Winston,orvis,Rainshadow,All-star,Talon,Harrington and Harnell and a few fine others.Before that I owned a Handcrafted fishing rod business and worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a Signal Maintianer. :shocked:

Lrods Handcrafted Fishing Rods
Fall River Rod Co.TM
Lyle Froyd

[willametteriveroutlaw]

I am a student at chemeketa community college and a sporting goods clerk at G.I. Joes.

[Steelheader69]

I work for the Big Brown. Been working for United Parcel Service here in Washington for last 14 years. Ii'd have to say Ii have one of best jobs out there that isn't directly fishing related. I get to be outdoors all day (I deliver rural routes out in outer Gig Harbor/Kkey Ppeninsula). Ii alsso get to access prrime saltwater and freshwater fishing that is on private lands. Nothing better then fiishing from a private beach at hiigh tide with school fish exploding and no other rods aaround to deall with. :grin: I also tie up flies on the side. One ofthse days Ii'll maak a lliving at it, if Ii could ever get to point of actually charging more then I pay for materials. LOL

[ChrisN]

In the hours I'm not fishing, I spend as a concrete worker in the family business. I also double as a VP position, something gained as a merger with my dad. We specialize in city sidewalk repair and general flatwork. An occasional remodel and retaining wall round out the work load.

The furthest I've have ever lived from a river is about 25 minutes. This includes my youngster years in northern Minnesota, and the last 23 or so anywhere from O.C. to Portland. I simply love to fish :grin:
My wife is also a fantastic fisherwoman,only when it's nice out of course :shocked:

Chris (SeaMeantGuy) :cool:

[fishbane]

I supervise a tech support group for the leading webconferencing company.

[D/F]

strange double post :whazzup:

[ 03-04-2002, 07:57 PM: Message edited by: Drummer/Fisherman ]

[luguando]

I'm a geologist for a consulting firm. A large portion of our work is on environmental cleanup projects. I feel lucky to live here in SW Washington. My biggest task is to decide which river I'm going to fish.

[rags]

I was a National Accounts Manager/Regional Sales Manager in the Optical/Medical industry up until the first of the year. Got caught in a merger and I am now a full time job hunter/fisherman. Hey, Wetaline, know of any jobs? Wouldn't it be great if I found a job on Ifish? The upside to this is I caught 11 Steelhead last week and the Springers are coming!!

[parker]

I'm the Senior Computer Specialist for the UW School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences.

[sinker]

Went to a community college for Forestry, met my wife there.
Then became a machinist. Not sure how exactly that transition took place. :shocked:

Am now working in an Aerospace machine shop running mills and lathes.

Need to check back into Forestry and see how that field is doing. Things are lookin slim in Aerospace. :shocked:

[Rubber Robin]

I have a partner in the die cutting business
(Rubber Resource, Inc.) We die cut gaskets out of all types of materials (Rubber, sponge, foams ect.) when we aren't out fishing!

We also tinker with fishing related ideas and have come up with the "Original Line Keeper" and have a new product coming that will help keep your mooching rigs neat and orderly.

It makes work fun!!!!! :grin: :grin: :rolleyes:

[Ex-military]

Just recently returned to Oregon (my childhood home) from a 16 year stint in the US Air Force.
My two boys live here with the ex and I thought it was more important to be with them while they grow up than be apart just to get a retirement paycheck. Seems I picked the wrong time to get out as far as the economy goes, since I'm currently unemployed...but the wife makes decent money so I get to spend some days on the water in between job searches.

[moman]

Geologist by education. These days I manage a local company that does environmental and natural resource consulting, geotechncial and geological engineering for private industry, the feds, and muni and state government.

[Son of an Okie]

My job title is Technical Performance Consultant working for the same telecommunications company as ******. Basically, when it breaks, the customers call me to get it fixed. Deal with high profile, major revenue customers headquarted in Oregon and Washington. Keith

[AngleThis]

I'm a mortgage broker. But unlike the typical northwest mortgage broker, I actually know what I'm doing. I've been in it for 18 years and specialize in smarter loans; where the lender pays most or all the fees, not the borrower. Anyone interested in a new purchase or a refinance, feel free to contact me.

DC

[Troutinator]

Senior Quality Engineer

whee. :rolleyes:

[seaell]

Retired Electronic Technician from the coal mine here in Centralia. Been hunting and fishing, but not killing or catching. Still trying though.
Ray

[Wright Angle]

I worked in a sawmill for many years, at one time or another I did every job working my way to the top, everything from certified lumber grader to headrig sawyer, six years ago I went to work at the GP paper mill at wauna Oregon. I love the 4 days on 4 days off schedule , hmmmm that sounds like I only work six month out of each year, :smile: lots of time for fishing

[Stacie L. Kelsey]

I work for Washington State Fish and Wildlife in the Inland Fish Program. Been here for over 10 years!

But what I love to do most is medeival swordfighting in a reenactment group with my warhorse!!

:shocked: :grin: :tongue: :cool:

[Rocky]

Truck driver in and around the Portland/Vancouver
area, been local up here for 9 years so I have probably seen a few of you at a warehouse or mill, etc.... Into alot of things, Knife making, woodwork, lapidary but lately being out on the water has been taking up most of our (my wife) time and it seems like nothing around here is getting done, hmmmmmmmm whats up with that?

[Jim]

Hey Stace....whats a female knight called??

I smile everytime I see your name on this board so great to have ya!

Jim

[DK]

hi rubber robin, sounds like we have something in common,inside sales and mfg for ???????????die cutting,o-rings, hydraulic seals,gaskets, pump and valve packing, and mechanical seals, 13 years in the industry but no more got layed off, sad thing is haven't done much fishing either,

[ 01-17-2003, 11:11 PM: Message edited by: DK ]

[gottawayagain]

QC Mgr for the Department of Human Services, but looking for a full time fishing job :grin: :grin: .

[Don Becker]

Realtor and Licensed General Adjuster

[R Jackson]

Another firefighter/paramedic here.

[fishpatrol]

Ex- commercial fisherman, turned to the dark side. Now I'm a Game Warden keeping the offshore waters safe and the ishore waters depleted of steelhead.

[fop]

I have been just fishing for the last 22 years.

Caught my first Steelhead in 1958.

Caught my last Steelhead yesterday.

Gonna catch my next Steelhead tomorrow.

Other than that, I'm a good ol' fishing guide.

5 kids, 9 grandkids.

fop

[Hooked on fishin]

Assistant Manager with Parr Lumber,

[Uncle Roman]

Penetrant inspector at a titanium foundry in Albany. I work alot and find it irritating to talk to people that fish more than work. Unless you're now retired, then, hey, more power to you! Bitter, and jelous, I guess.

[crabbait]

You guys rule! What an eclectic group.

To all you ex and current Navy guys, me too, me too, 6 years at NAS Miramar working the control tower (twidgets!)

Bob Thomas - I would love to tour ya and I will as soon as we bag that scum suckin' trash fish, Osama, and they lift the security. I can't take my momma to the tower right now.

[fishinlady97140]

I'm a network engineer when I can't fish, but I barely figured out how to upload a picture to this site :tongue:
Switches, routers, firewalls, web filtering...you name it...but I'd always rather be fishing!

[hoochie]

Aw, c'mon Doc Spratley, I'll conduct a fund-raising auction for your favorite group at a VERY SPECIAL rate if you'll let me have that moniker.

Fishinlady--there's only ONE Hoochie Momma, and I get to sleep next to her!!!!!!

P.S. I'm really gonna miss this site for the next few days--But, I'll get over it, I'm going to Tempe and Peoria, AZ. to see my son Ryan, at ASU and to see my Godson, Scott Kelly, pitch in the Padres camp. He was at Eugene playing with the Emeralds last year. Some of you might have seen him???

[ 03-05-2002, 10:12 PM: Message edited by: hoochie ]

[Hottamale1]

I work for CB Richard Ellis specializing in the Sales & Leasing of Industrial Real Estate, primarily in NE/SE & N Portland.

I also pretend to be a Cable Access Fishing Show Producer :grin:

[Wet Willie]

Im a sheet metal worker (local 16) I install comercial heating,ventalation and air conditioning systems.

[Deleted User]

I play music full time and am raiseing two boys.

[First Bite]

By night, I maintain equipment for an undersea fiber optic cable to Japan. By day, fish for steelhead & salmon year-round. Sleep in between...sometimes. Oh, and I own my business selling jigs and tackle.

Mark

[NETONE]

I am the Plant Manufacturing Manager for a local company that produces orthopaedic implants, such as knees, hips, bone screws, surgerical instruments..etc.. A lot of work but I enjoy it as much as fishing...thats a good thing since I am here 60+ hours a week...so now you know how offen I fish...

[NWRedside]

Investment Consultant for a large Firm here in Portland and Nationwide. In my third year now, is getting more enjoyable the more I learn and the more experienced I get.

[Tanner]

Part owner of a 50 year old family business, Kennedy Restoration (Formerly Kennedy Construction). If it's burnt flooded, wind or weather damaged, vandalized etc etc. and the insurance is covering it, we will fix it.

Started in the trenches back in 84 and worked my way up. Currently do a little bit of everything: Upper management, estimating, marketing and project management.

We are always looking for good subs. Drywall, Tile, Floorcovering, Concrete, Roofing. We do the majority of our framing, finish carpentry, painting and cleaning in house. 50 employees that work in the field.

[ 03-05-2002, 12:48 PM: Message edited by: Tanner ]

[GoFish]

Guess I'd better fess up too. 10 years doing residential real estate appraisals in Oregon. Work out of my home office. Before that I did commercial photography (corporate/industrial work on location). Before that, journeyman carpenter. Before that, railroad locomotive fireman. Before that, one dumb kid. See mom, I'm trying!

Sooo glad to see that so many regulars here actually have jobs.

[ 01-20-2003, 08:37 AM: Message edited by: gofish ]

[Fishwacker]

Aircraft mechanic for Horizon Air at PDX. I work the wonderful graveyard shift. :depressed: Best part I get off before sunrise spring and fall,good for
fishing. :smile:

---------------

Darren

[ 03-06-2002, 09:47 AM: Message edited by: Fishwacker ]

[Tilla]

I am a factory rep for a large Pneumatics and Automation corp. Work with everything from sawmills to high tech, 21 yrs.

[salmonlips]

Monday to Friday and some weekends I'm General Manager for a sawmill equipment controls company. If you see a 20' Trophy with an ancient 10hp Johnson kicker that just won't die stop by and say hello

[Hamachi]

Work on the ramp for Northwest Airlines at SeaTac.
Used to work at LAX in So. Cal where I chased tuna/makos/yellowtail and dived for lobster. Still trying to figure out everything up here but really enjoying it! Especially salmon in the rivers - no boat to mess with!
CLICK HERE (http://www.momentoffame.com/more_from_person.html?id=6765) for some pics since I've been here.

[Cohodependent]

I have spent the last 20 years working in the health care field in one way or another. Ex army medic, ex paramedic and ex insructor. I am currently working for a local hospital in an Occupational Health clinic (better hours and a whole lot less stress. Am going back to school to see what else is out there. Fish as often as possible and camp year round. I am also an established beer taster and wine swiller. I also get to model and demo stuff for one of the best out door clothing makers in the north west. That means free gear!! RRRAAAGGGHHH

[FISH-RAT]

Hy,,ALL
I AM A RETIRED FIRE-FIGHTER FROM YAKIMA,,
NOW FISHING & LIVING AT CATHLAMET,,
EN-UFF SAID TA-DA,,,

[fish2EAT]

Well, my husband and I own a Mower and Chainsaw shop which is :smile: very busy this time of year. I work with children with special needs and love it. We mostly fish in late summer when both school and the shop have slowed down. I would fish every day if I had my way.

[BlueWater]

I am chief polysomnographic technologist for a local independent sleep dissorders Lab, The Pacific Sleep Program. I run testing on and conduct treatment on patients for various sleeping problems under direction of a Dr. Three 12hr shifts on 4 days off to fish and hunt and spend time with the family. Look us up if you wish: www.snoreweb.com (http://www.snoreweb.com)

BlueWater.
:smile:

[Hog One]

I operate a yarder for a small logging company.I have worked in the woods for twenty five years,logging has changed alot for the better.

Get Em !

[Deleted User]

I'm the father of an awesome little 21 month old girl, Abigail, and the husband of a beautiful wife who is expecting our next child in another month. Been busy!

Other than that I teach History, Leaderhip, and coach at Pendleton High School. I have the best job in the world.

[Twoshottom]

I'm a professional civil engineer working for a consulting firm in town. Primarily deal with water and wastewater utilities and treatment plants for small communities in southwest Washington.

It may be poop to you but its my bread and butter. :tongue:

[SailCat]

I'm a graphics and webdesigner, writer for the local newspaper and partner at The Guide's Forecast.

This allows me to telecommute to work which means pants are optional.

Gotta love the Internet ....

~MT
SailCat Graphics (http://www.SailCar.com)
Dream Casters (http://www.dream-casters.org)
The Guide's Forecast (http://www.theguidesforecast.com)

[Steve]

Night Shift Supervisor at Angell Job Corps, 24 years Government Employee, 17 years as a Volunteer with Estacada Fire Department, 5 years member of Dive Rescue / SAR Clackamas County Sheriff's Office...and live 200' from the Alsea River.

[Fish-n-finn]

I am a purchasing agent for a mechanical contractor in Portland. Get to go on a few quided trips each year as a perk. Will keep you all posted.

[bigshark]

Retired principal of the New York Stock Exchange.

[Jettin' Fool]

Thought it would be fun to bring this to the top as there a lot of new IFISH'ers out there. You may find you have something in common here other than fishing!

Fool :cool:

[Livin the Dream]

I work in the electronic security industry and have for 20 years. I am service manager for a company in Vancouver and I love my job.
The owner of our company is always liberal with time off to fish. Especially if he gets to be in the boat!!!!

AL

[weekend warrior]

I deliver Coor's products(beer) for the local Mt.Hood Dist.

[ragjr]

Sheet metal worker(local 16)out of work and almost out of unemployment. graemlins/1zhelp.gif

done tech support, tow truck driver, was in the army for 6 yrs(truck driver).

New job see page 12 of this post

Ray G

[ 06-17-2003, 07:14 PM: Message edited by: ragjr ]

[Fast Water]

Former Manager of a PSC Industrial Outsourcing Inc. company in Kelso, Washington specializing in high pressure water blasting, industrial vacuuming and Chemical Cleaning.

Been out of the biz for a few weeks now as I was caught in a downsizing.

Fishing and working on the house are my main priorities through November. Hope to land a job by the end of December.

:smile:

[Bankbound]

Automotive Technician :shocked: NOT A MECHANIC!

[MADWIZERD]

i fish for a living :grin:

[ 01-02-2003, 01:13 AM: Message edited by: MADWIZERD ]

[riverrat]

public works inspector for the city of portland....currently working on the west side combined sewer overflow project aimed at cleaning up the willamette river by eliminating overflows into the river......

[KingFisher85]

I go to school at BG high school. And I have a full time job doing....................

[GutshotApe]

25 years as an industrial forester, mostly with International Paper Co. in southwestern Oregon. Supervised reforestation of 55,000 acres during my tenure. Now retired. From my deck I can see some of my regenerated coast range clearcuts off in the distance - now vigorous young forests :cool: .

[1pump]

Spent 17 years peddling auto parts in AK, ID, OR, & WA. Clawed my way up to management, walked away from it and haven't looked back since.
Now I drive a tanker. If it burns, explodes, scalds, corrodes, or just plain stinks I haul it.
Just me, the road, and a creaky old Freightliner. No ringing phones, no desk, no cubicle. The scenery always changes, and sometimes female motorists show their appreciation as well as their........oops! Never mind. More on that later. :cool:

[steelheadslayer]

I currently work in a paperboard packaging mill, milk cartons and boxes, juice boxes and the like. I have a degree in education but gave up the lack of finding a permanent teaching job for this mill job for the economic advantage. Found out the money isn't worth it, but am stuck paying the man. When I'm not fishing, talking about fishing or dreaming of fishing and birdhunting, my wife says I'm nothing more than a good pain in the -ss. :cheers:

[Hell-B]

Glad you brought this up.
I've worked at the papermill in O.C. for 31 years. Worked up through the machines and am now a shift supr. We work two 12 hr. days,two 12 hr. nights, then 4 days off. :smile:

[All4TheNookie]

I am an ICU nurse at a local hospital. It supports my fishing habit in the spring summer and fall, and supliments my winter career as a snowboard instructor.

NO i don't want to go on to be a doctor and NO i am not of an alternative sexual persuasion.

my motto: work 3 days play 4.

[AtWorkALot]

I'm a former network engineer, left it six years ago.

Now, I am a transportation manager for an ever-expanding restaurant distributor.

[montster303]

Corrections Officer inside The Wall

[ 11-27-2002, 06:28 AM: Message edited by: montster303 ]

[ReelMcCoy]

Where do I start. I work for a locale electronics company as the mechanical engineer, process engineer, shop superviser of the sheet metal shop and do all the general matainace for the plant. I think that covers most of it. I have been with the place for 12 years and its the best company I have ever worked for.

[TheTexan]

Mechanical Engineer designing plastic parts, yes that cheap plastic crap!!

[Straydog]

Distributor Sales Rep.... fishing, shooting sports, camping, marine, athletic and apparel.
Approx. 23 years worth, 4 years of retail Sporting Goods.

Big time in love with Rogue Valley so spend a lot of time volunteering to help keep it special:
Middle Rogue Watershed Council
BLM Resource Advisory Committee
ODFW Fish Screening Task Force
Ft. Vannoy Elementary School Site Council
Three Rivers School Dist. budget committee

"Do what you can do!"

[ 11-27-2002, 07:14 AM: Message edited by: Straydog ]

[Mojo]

I am a Master Sergeant in the Idaho Air National Guard. I work out in the desert south of Boise. Our unit scares the bejesus out of pilots from Mountain Home AFB, the Idaho Air Guard, Whidbey Island NAS, and any other military flying unit in the North West USofA. We operate and maintain an Electronic Combat Training Range.

I've been a part of the IDANG since 1985. I've worked on RF-4C and F-4G versions of the Phantom, A-10's, and several different RADARs. Now I run the Quality Assurance and Standards Evaluations section.

I still get to fish 60 times a year or so. Keeps me sane...

[Nuttinbutnet]

Marketing Specialist- Commodity Lumber for Rayonier out of Portland. 23 yrs. in the biz. We should put up a I-Fish Network page.

[id. painter]

There are lots of wonderful and talented people out there.Im a Jr. High Art Teacher, in Pocatello Id. Im also a full-time arrowhead hunter and fisherman. No time to sleep. id. painter

[Big Willie]

Mechanical designer/drafter and CNC programmer working in a sheetmetal/machine shop. I actually enjoy what I do!
Gary

[FallRiverGuy]

Currently working as a polymer chemist for a small chemical company. Back ground and training was in molecular biology.

Looks like I will be having more free time very soon. I wonder if being a meter reader is a rewarding job?

[graybeard]

Retired mailman.

[RogueFishr]

I am the Dispatch/Sales Mgr. for the flatbed division of a trucking company based in Southern Oregon. The best part of the job is it has allowed me to remainin this area and raise my family (2 girls: 1 1/2 and 3). This is a great area if you have money, but can be a tough place to make any. My job is a constant nagging reminder that I should have finished college and got a GOOD job graemlins/eek13.gif :grin:

RF

[Pan Fry]

I'm a Customer Service Manager for a very big footwear, apparel and equipment company in Beaverton Oregon. I've been at this company for 10 years. I love my job:)

[fishing is life]

i buy and sell wheat for export overseas in vessels.

[Norm]

Hey Pan-fry, I'm your neighbor . I work as a software engineer for large computer company that has an office in Beaverton.

[Bigdog]

I'm a Project Manager for Kaiser Permanente's information technology dept. graemlins/program.gif

[Mossybottom]

I'm a graphic designer and marketing manager for a small travel agency specializing in junior high and high school student trips. I am in the on-going process of learning more about web design and HTML. I would much rather be sitting in our boat fishing! :rolleyes:

[Small Fry]

25 years in the Cable TV Industry. AT&T Broadband Contruction Supervisor Oregon Market.

[ 11-28-2002, 09:23 PM: Message edited by: Small Fry ]

[RL]

I retired three years ago and moved to Oregon, and since then have been trying to learn to catch those steelhead and chinook. For the 18 years before my retirement, I was an editor at a major daily newspaper in Texas; prior to that I covered politics and state government in Texas for an international news service. Fishing is better!

[Captn]

I'm an optometrist, have owned my own clinic for the past 22 years. Love my work, love to fish. My best day working is a whole lot better than my worst day fishing.
When I hear people saying that their worst day fishing is better than their best day working, I always think, you haven't worked with me, and you haven't fished with me.
There have been times............

[Best Fishes]

I supply aluminum that is used to make many of the cast parts on your drift boat or sled.
We also supply zinc & brass and bronze.

Also I supply Teflon machined parts to many industries.

[You Betcha]

Retired sheetmetal worker Local 16. Live 10 miles from Oregon City and 10 miles from Chinook Landing. Still commute 4 to 5 days a week, but this time with my boat on back of the truck "going fishing". :cheers: I take weekends and holidays off. :smile:

[OuhtforTrouht]

I'm a Dispatcher/Clerk for the Meter Reading Dept. at Northwest Natural(Gas). I've been at this job for 22 years, and I still love it. This is a great company to work for, and the people I work with are friends, not co-workers. I was an Air Force "Lifer Brat" and lived all over the U.S.of A. and Europe, but Oregon is heaven to me. Where else are there such beautiful fish??!! (I just wish I'd catch more of them!!!)
Hey Keta, I feel your pain and agony man, about being held prisoner in that Hell Hole you're in!! Your right about the anatomical analogy you gave!! I went to high school there, but left there for good five days later!! Talk about the "Old South"! Unfortunately I'll be down there for Thanksgiving to visit the family!!! Best thing down there that I remember was the waterfowling!! Hope you have some positive news on your condition soon!! Your posts have always been good! By the way, Happy Thanksgiving,, and we have much to give thanks for, to all the folks at ifish!! Enjoy everyone!! Good luck where ever you may fish!!!

[Pirate]

Purchasing, Sales, Transportation of Wood Products since 1976. Currently work for Weyerhaeuser :mad: after the take over of Willamette. Soon to be out of work :depressed:
Can you say fishing!! graemlins/idea.gif

[JohnB]

Three things:
1. Management consultant for hi tech startups - which means Im not very busy right now.

2. Salmon/steelhead tackle manufacturer

3. Create ecommerce websites so you can sell your stuff

[letsfish]

Preschool teacher. working with kids can be a real kick in the pants!

[Redbull]

Loan Consultant
Washington Mutual
5335 SW Meadows Rd.
Lake Oswego, OR 97035

503-968-6877

OH, I'm sorry, did I just do a little ******'?

Anyway, prior to that, 10 years as a real estate agent.
AWESOME wife, no kids yet, one great dog
and a jaw-dropping number of great friends.

[Fish'nDude]

Unemployed as of 3 months ago. Lots of time to fish now instead of only reading about it!
I was a Senior Account Exec, outside sales, for a Legal Publisher in DC for 17 yrs., working here in Oregon.

[fishdog]

Retired firefighter Lt. ( SHRFD )
Jack of all trade's & master of none :smile: :smile:
Been fishen for 56 year's and still trying to learn what to do. :hoboy:

Good fishen Arch

[24 on/ 48 off]

Lashback, you certainly are a good learner when it comes to Fall nookies on the Big C!

--spud-- :smile:

[Sublime]

I work at a Fly Shop in Salem. Been fishing since I could walk. It doesn't matter WHAT i'm fishing for, as long as i get to feel the strike, and play the fight. I don't solely flyfish, although it IS a blast.

There are many ways to catch a fish, and i don't believe you should be purist in ur ways!

Whichever way works...use it!

Sublime

[Clacker]

Retired last spring after 30 years with the Portland Fire Bureau. Worked 28 of em on TRUCK 25 C shift, S.E. Portland. Great job ,helping people when they need help.

[rhansme]

UPDATE......This thread has been around for awhile! Age is now 48...doooh...

New Job....Construction Manager for Willamette Broadband and U-Vision Cable. Hey Small Fry did we meet at the NJUNS meeting on the coast last week?

Ray

[Fish'nDude]

Spud,

Thanks for the patiences in teaching me. I still have a lot to learn!!! Ifish has really helped too.
See you tomorrow.

[Beer Waggin]

Just started my own business.
We manufacture tooling for the pcb assembly industry, and NO it's not as bad as everyone says. The pcb assembly industry is getting by just by fine right now and things are getting better every day.
Any of you engineers out there that are using tooling for any of your process', shoot me an email, I can save you money!

Dave Strickland
Pentagon EMS

[RSERVAT]

Hi I'm a keebler cookie elf .I live in the Clarkston /lewiston area and just built a custom jet boat to fish the Snake and Clearwater rivers. Fishing as been good Cookies sells soso.

[ 11-27-2002, 07:27 PM: Message edited by: RSERVAT ]

[fishisabonus]

I do know what a yarder operator is, Hog One! But some of these titles really have me impressed.

I am a Domestic Engineer. I also have a side job specializing in negotiations with health care professionals and insurance carriers.

I am hoping that the side job eases up on me pretty soon and I can fill up my spare time in my old profession as a personal trainer/swimming instructer or go back into banking, finance and/or loan processing.

[kevin king]

I am a an "Account Manager"- medical sales representative for a national medical, surgical, pharmaceutical distributor. I work with physician offices and hospitals throughout the state as a sales consultant. It is a great job. I wish that I had more time to fish though.

[Born to Fish]

I'm a Fire Program Management Specialist with the National Park Service, headquartered at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise. More specifically, I develop the NPS's wildland fire management budget, and once the politicians see fit to get off their sorry butts and approve a Federal budget, I have the pleasure of allocating funds to the various NPS wildland fire programs and oversee their fiscal operations.

Come spring through fall I'll be who knows where, working on fires. I like the work but it sure screws me out of a lot of quality fishing time.

Before coming to Boise in 1990, I had the pleasure of working in several great NPS areas: Isle Royale; Yosemite; Death Valley; Olympic; Fort Necessity; Shiloh; and Great Smokies. Been an interesting 35 years! :smile:

[WaterDog]

Project Manager for a small City. Mostly I work with consultants on City capitol improvement projects ranging from building re-roofs to taxiway expansions at our airport. I'm also known as the "sewer guy" in the office. Lots of variety.

[salmonquest]

I'm a "Fisherman", but I have to moonlight as an "Electrician" to pay the bills. Boat, truck, tackle, gas, and oh ya, feed kids and house over head. :cheers:

[Orange Heron]

I fish for a living. I'm a flyfishing guide and own a flyshop in Salem. Creekside Flyfishing Guides & Outfitters.

[Mark Mc]

I'm a certified industrial hygienist (no, don't clean any teeth but my own). Chemical / radiation / laser safety evaluations for a little high tech co in the W. Valley. In a previous life, ran charter boats & commercial fished in N. CA for many years. The old Swede I started with kept on my ass to "go to college, don't end up like me." Well I still have a Coast Guard 100 ton Master's license & now look forward to semi-retiring back in the fishing business so I can be a crotchety old skipper (if my wife will support me that is). Good thread here...Happy Thanksgiving to all.

[k9jeff]

I am a Police Officer/ K9 handler for a local PD. I really enjoy what I do. :grin: It gives me some weekdays off to hit the rivers.

[BCFISHON1]

im a babysitter for my roofing crews.Im a roofing contractor which kinda sucks cuz when it rains im busy and when its sunny im fixing problems that are caused by rain

[Wog]

I am a Electronic Systems Technician.

[POS Clerk]

Ok, I’ll give this a try

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.

Well, it was a nice try… :grin: http://www.steelheader.net/ubb/graemlins/chromeswimmer3.GIF

[STGRule]

Oh POS, I can't help it.
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,helv">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?

[POS Clerk]

http://www.click-smilie.de/sammlung/ernaehrung/ernaehrung024.gif
I knew people would assume the worst :grin: :grin: :grin:

[Stew]

For 26 years I was a machinist (bad back) then quality assurance inspector (NAFTA)
Now will be retrained hopefully to do graphic design and websites....who knows :whazzup:

My passion of course is fishing...specifically fly fishing.