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Post by cfesmire on Dec 11, 2004 14:56:09 GMT 1
This question was recently asked in another message board and I was astounded at the response. I was also delighted at the diverse group that takes an interest in our hobby. I have been a cabinet and furniture maker for almost 30 years now. Before that I jumped from farming, to logging, to driving a semi, installing stereo and audio equipment and have been code enforcement officer for my town (building inspector). As I wrote in the other forum, my most difficult but most rewarding job has been that of father to my 4 children. If this thread gets much response I think you will all be surprised at the different range of occupations that we participate in.
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Post by Sylvain on Dec 11, 2004 23:03:10 GMT 1
For my part, I’m an architect. But I must say first that I’m not building things actually and I’m not too sure to be able to explain what I do in english. In fact, I’m trying to do as many different things as I can in the architectural world.
So far, more and more, I’m making urbanism and historical studies and investigations, for public organisations, about urban districts or historical buildings in order for example to understand what they are and how they can be protected, modified or organised. A rather large part of my time is also occupied in drawing pictures and plans for public organisations but also other architects, in order to help them to communicate about their projects. Doing what could be called "artist’s impressions". I also from time to time take part in other architects’ staffs on architectural or town planning projects.
Nearer to our modelling world, I’m from a few years now working for the Cité de l’Architecture (Palais de Chaillot, the former Musée des Monuments Français, a gallery of architecture), and I’m in charge in planning, designing and following the making of architectural models for the Cité’s collections. That’s real run and very interesting. And as I’ve became interested in architecture while building models for a railroad layout when I was young, I really feel like going back to my first loves.
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Post by Christian on Dec 13, 2004 14:25:41 GMT 1
I have always been interested in economical matters ... and here I am, student of business economics in my third year, learning about taxation of asset returns, statistical probabilities and leverage effects on operating capital. I have no idea where this will lead me. Well, hopefully to something involving scale models. As an aside I am running my mail order business as a hobby.
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Post by stanhas87 on Dec 13, 2004 16:51:51 GMT 1
I have always been interested in economical matters ... and here I am, student of business economics in my third year, learning about taxation of asset returns, statistical probabilities and leverage effects on operating capital. I have no idea where this will lead me. Well, hopefully to something involving scale models. As an aside I am running my mail order business as a hobby. Dear Christian: While I am not an expert on the subject, the matters that you are learning will allow you to run a model or toy company regardeless of which economic situation is prevailing. Alas, according to the Los Angeles Times Newspaper an accountant can find a job regardeless ot the prevailing economic condition. Hence, since the life a model or toy company is a tough reality with this subjects that you are learning you may able to run that concern on good and bad times. That what I think about it; as I said above I am not an expert on the subject. Nick K
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Post by stanhas87 on Dec 13, 2004 16:59:12 GMT 1
For my part, I’m an architect. But I must say first that I’m not building things actually and I’m not too sure to be able to explain what I do in english. In fact, I’m trying to do as many different things as I can in the architectural world. So far, more and more, I’m making urbanism and historical studies and investigations, for public organisations, about urban districts or historical buildings in order for example to understand what they are and how they can be protected, modified or organised. A rather large part of my time is also occupied in drawing pictures and plans for public organisations but also other architects, in order to help them to communicate about their projects. Doing what could be called "artist’s impressions". I also from time to time take part in other architects’ staffs on architectural or town planning projects. Nearer to our modelling world, I’m from a few years now working for the Cité de l’Architecture (Palais de Chaillot, the former Musée des Monuments Français, a gallery of architecture), and I’m in charge in planning, designing and following the making of architectural models for the Cité’s collections. That’s real run and very interesting. And as I’ve became interested in architecture while building models for a railroad layout when I was young, I really feel like going back to my first loves. Dear Sylvain: Congratulations on that. I share a passion from Mass Transit systems and their development so I collect their history and memorabilia.Same goes for train and transportation issues. I also do love automotive museums, be it real or miniatures. It is interesting to know that a small country such as Andorra has a miniature car museum.
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Post by cfesmire on Dec 15, 2004 12:46:49 GMT 1
Well Sylvain, it sounds like you have the perfect job that every modeler aspires to. Having been in a family business that focused on construction gives me a deep appreciation for architechture. I only wish someday to come to Europe to see some buildings with a little age to them. Here in the U.S. everything is so new. The oldest buildings here are in the 250 year old range and I long to see the castles and cathedrals off the Old World.
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Post by Lee on Dec 20, 2004 0:51:08 GMT 1
Me? Put four years in with the Seabees. Worked as a clerk for the Southern Pacific Transportation Company (didn't say the R word) for twenty years. Two years at a church camp doing all kinds of tasks. Partner in a hobby shop for a few years. SMCC for a couple more. Manager of an Apartment complex, Manager of a storage unit. Just a regular Joat Mon. (Jack of all trades, Master of none)
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Post by skunk on Dec 20, 2004 19:30:06 GMT 1
Moi?
Highly educated, poor and angry young man, currently severely underemployed but nonetheless looking forward to more education. One day I will have to eat my books, I suppose.
Usually I serve tables in swank restaurants, which at least offers good conversational opportunities.
Congratulations Sylvain, on a job/life which seems rather fulfilling. Also congrats to Chester on account of an occupation which necessitates a good workshop.
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Post by cfesmire on Dec 20, 2004 22:15:42 GMT 1
Skunk, Thanks, ah yes, the workshop, a subject of another thread perhaps. I will say that a woodworking shop is not condusive to model making (painting particularly).
chester says as the dust billows from every orifice
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Post by Alan on Dec 21, 2004 23:27:57 GMT 1
Hello again, chaps. When I left school I found myself spending four years in Engineering training, mainly machining all sorts of componants for all sorts of things for not much pay. I was glad to get out of it as soon as my College course finished! Then I got a job with a large Swiss Electronics firm which have their UK HQ in my home town where I spent nearly five years making things from connector assemblies for telecommunications systems (the dexterity to do my modelling came in handy there!), to wiring looms for railway carriages. (Oops, I said the R word!) I then took voluntary redundancy as they were downsising the business (And they wouldn't promote me!) At the moment I am working in a vehicle storage yard sited on an old US Airbase driving vehicles from Smart Roadsters to Ford Transit Minibuses and anything else in between.
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Post by kl993 on Mar 10, 2005 3:32:39 GMT 1
here's my story:
i thought i was going to an architect. got my degree and was heading to graduate school for a master's degree in architecture/business. mid-life crisis at 23 led me to a career as a copywriter in advertising. during my career, i've done work on accounts ranging from dogfood to high tech. fortunately, the majority of my career has been writing tv commercials and print ads for cars. i feel very lucky that i've been able to combine my lifelong passion for cars with my professional life.
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Post by Ed on Mar 11, 2005 18:47:12 GMT 1
Started out with an undergraduate degree in Biology. After working in a materials testing lab for six years (testing insulation material and other carcinogenic items), I went back to school for an MBA in Finance. I've been working for hospitals for the past 16 years managing research funding. Am now a financial manager in a childrens' hospital in Boston monitoring both research funding and outpatient issues, as well as some billing and other less glorious areas. I am even the designated office water bottle changer (outside of the docs, I am the only guy in the office).
That said, I don't mind being here, which is a good thing. It also hooks me up with some world class pediatric specialists when our daughter needs them.
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Post by kiwinick on Jun 10, 2005 2:24:34 GMT 1
Sorry for digging up an old thread but I just replyed to a thread similar on another board. I manage a small company in new zealand who sells stormwater treatment devices. At 22 with no formal qualifications I think I'm doing alright. I have been through a few jobs since high school from a motor mechanic to an electrical draftsman.
Cheers Nick
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Post by DavidJohnson on Jun 28, 2005 4:22:03 GMT 1
Hello,
My most important job is Dad to our four children ages 14, 9,9, and 9. Yes, the second "one" was quite a surprise.
Support for my family and hobby is through education as a chemist and many years employed by a large diversified manufacturing company. One of the interesting facets of this job has been visits to auto assembly plants. Most of these have been in the US. Most memorable was a whirlwind tour of auto plants in Europe, including Land Rover, Fiat Turin with a steep oval test track right outside the door, and Pininfarina where I had to be persuaded ;D to sit in the drivers seat of an exotic sports car in for service.
I also enjoy running, biking, and cross country skiing, and of course 1/87 modeling.
Dave
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Post by mrbst30 on Jun 29, 2005 2:36:05 GMT 1
Received a BS in Civil Engineering, which led me into geotechnical Engineering, (yes I get to play in the dirt). I get so see lots of heavy earth moving equipment, and ocassionally even get to do some design work, (mostly fill embankments, landslide remediation, and foundation design) When work is slow I am the maintenace department, IT department and anything else that needs done.
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