What does everyone do for a living?

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Obviously we're all on here due to our common interest in nice motorised things, but what do you do to earn the money to buy them?

Mine is exceptionally uninteresting, in that I manage reseller channels for software companies, but it does mean I get to visit lots of nice places! How about everyone else?

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DonnyMac said:

Kermit power said:

I manage reseller channels for software companies,

Hold on a sec... I'm a software company (hosted) want to email me about how you can increase revenue for www.wizemail.co.uk ?

My expertise is more running reseller channels across Europe for Enterprise software companies, and looking at your site I guess you're generally focused on selling direct in the UK? Either way, if you're thinking of trying to sell through channels, I'd be happy to give you some pointers.

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swerni said:

Kermit power said:

Obviously we're all on here due to our common interest in nice motorised things, but what do you do to earn the money to buy them?

Mine is exceptionally uninteresting, in that I manage reseller channels for software companies, but it does mean I get to visit lots of nice places! How about everyone else?

Chris may I ask which software house.
It's just my job now is as an evangelist, going out and educating our channel partners (god love em). Makes a change from doing new business

I'm actually in the process of moving on, so I'm in the interview process with 4 at the moment! I'll let you know once I've accepted something. It will be a similar role though - just not as far behind the going rate as my current one! :

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AngryS3Owner said:

As I didn't answer the question - I've just been promoted to be a project manager for a software company I've been with for a while

We make software that runs clinical trials if anyone is interested.

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Rebuilda said:

Severely underpaid IT technician/engineer for an IT recycling company nr Manchester.
Anyone needs a laptop fixing just ask. (specialise in IBMs)

(please excuse blatant plug, need to get a better job)

oops, just read the 'location' part of the thread...

Edited by Rebuilda on Thursday 31st May 02:30

That's OK, we seem to be collecting the more discerning PHers from around the country!

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Jderh said:

I go to school. Has to be more boring than most jobs i would assume.

You know that cliché about them being the best days of your life? Well it won't be many years into your adult life before you realise that they were pretty bloody good! Enjoy them while you can.

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shadowninja said:

Jderh said:

I go to school. Has to be more boring than most jobs i would assume.

you get to learn for free and get free meals and pocket money, and some other sod pays the council tax and bills? wanna swap?

I think Jderh is on to a winner there! Does he get your house and AMG Merc thrown in with that Darren?

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Goochie said:

EIH said:

I design and install bespoke high end home cinemas as well as whole house automation / audio / video distribution systems. Its always been a hobby so i love it

Never one to miss out on an opportunity, do you install "home networks" ? (I dont mean just IT, but a hub that distributes multiple TV/Sat/DAB/ADSL). Its something we're looking at developing to compliment our existing range and would welcome some views from someone who installs our rival's products.

Or perhaps you'd be interested in a modular media distribution system?

http://www.scolmore.com/electrical/new_media.aspx

Thats what I do

Edited by Goochie on Friday 8th June 11:59

If you want to install one so I can guinea pig it for you and tell you what I think, you're more than welcome!

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The Tuscan Rat said:

Chris,

You know what I do, just remember....

Do as I say....Not as I do.....

Fear not, you're not the only man of your persuasion who has demonstrated the truth in that particular message! Dizeee should be along in a minute!

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Vixpy1 said:

swerni said:

Kermit power said:

The Tuscan Rat said:

Chris,

You know what I do, just remember....

Do as I say....Not as I do.....

Fear not, you're not the only man of your persuasion who has demonstrated the truth in that particular message! Dizeee should be along in a minute!

but I though Dizeee was married?

gayer

No, no, no you muppets!! I meant the propensity to dress up in a uniform, handcuffs and a truncheon... Oh.... hang on.... erm...

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Dizeee said:

This is all VERY confusing...

You and Tuscan Rat share both a career choice and an affinity for fast-moving vehicles.

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The Walrus said:

shoebag said:

cloggy said:

Been in IT for a looooonnnggg time but now semi retired.
Do some ducking and diving and my newest venture is organizing Wild Boar Shoots in Poland.
(see my profile)

Why would you want to do that? There has got to be a kinder way to make a living.

What goes around comes around.

Its tradition and they are rife and a nuisance to the natural wildlife much like yours truly but I find it difficult hunting myself as my brain hurts.

Plus they're usually shot with rifles and die pretty quickly. I would assume also that they are then eaten, so it's not merely killing for fun!

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The Walrus said:

Kermit power said:

The Walrus said:

shoebag said:

cloggy said:

Been in IT for a looooonnnggg time but now semi retired.
Do some ducking and diving and my newest venture is organizing Wild Boar Shoots in Poland.
(see my profile)

Why would you want to do that? There has got to be a kinder way to make a living.

What goes around comes around.

Its tradition and they are rife and a nuisance to the natural wildlife much like yours truly but I find it difficult hunting myself as my brain hurts.

Plus they're usually shot with rifles and die pretty quickly. I would assume also that they are then eaten, so it's not merely killing for fun!

Erm best move on from that point

Well if you're not going to eat them, have them shipped to me, and I will! Bloody wonderful meat is Wild Boar... Asterix and Obelix had the right idea.