who are you and what do you do?

[PuddleJumper]

Now that's just too rich.

I operate a Forklift as part of my job. The work area is so loud, I wear hearing protection and therefore can't hear a thing.

OSHA doesn't have a problem with me operating it in that situation.

Bureaucratic thinking at it's finest. 

BeSafe
PJ

[shiznizbiz]

My names Vince.  Soon to be 25. Ive worked in alot of fields.  Been through my fair share of b.s. I hope to win the lottery some day.  lol
Im a security gaurd by occupation(The tougher receptionists).  Im a jack of all trades.(all that ive been exposed to anyways) The current occupation allows me 8-12 hours of study time a night so I may get my EMT-B certification, which is just a first stop on the long road to CCEMT-P.  (Critical Care Paramedic.)  

[jserio]

i considered the EMT/Fireman field at one time. but i'm sure my hearing would be crucial to such a job and i'd hate to have on my mind that someone died because i simply didn't hear them. 

[shiznizbiz]

i considered the EMT/Fireman field at one time. but i'm sure my hearing would be crucial to such a job and i'd hate to have on my mind that someone died because i simply didn't hear them. 

That sux

[EDub]

Kevin Knapp, 24 years old, electrical engineer.  I work for a small contract engineering and manufacturing company.

A few of my designs


pediatric hearing test controller


http://www.firestoneindustrial.com/pdfs/newsrelease/2008/10-30-08%20Firestone%20Wireless%20Air%20Command%20Accessory%20Kits.pdf
Wireless controller for firestone suspension system

also working on a wireless controller for a shrink wrapping robot

[frankieG]

edub it must me great to have a job where you witness your work first hand and see it doing good.  a dream job if there ever was one.   

[bettingpython]

My name is Josh. I am a systems admin and do some minor programming in CL and C++ on IBM iSeries mid range systems for a public school finance department.

[Toogoofy317]

My name is Mary Sharp and I'm 28. I was an EMT in Florida but due to a wonderful genetic heart problem I had to give up my dream job and just about any career I desire. I'm on disability which I hate but work part-time in Security at Universal Studios.

It is so amazing though how our occupation becomes our Identity!  I went through a major depression because when someone asks you who you are you don't know what to say. I mean just the though of " Oh, I'm disabled can't do anything really physical". God it sucks what I'd give to have my health back. Just tonight I was riding my bike around town because my car was broken into. I just got out of the hospital two days ago and felt like krap so I parked in the handicapped spot which I have a tag for. When I came out exhausted from walking around K-Mart a woman walked up to me and said in a condescending voice " Is this your Bike?" Uh, yeah I told her. " Then what are YOU doing parking here?" Uhm, I have a handicapped plate clearly marked on the back. "Well what's wrong with you you don't look sick!" I wanted to slap the hell out of her! I snapped I'm in heart failure is that good enough for ya! I felt sooo berated and useless and because of my anger ended up with chest pain and dizziness. I had to go back in the store buy some water and a snack and sat on my bike in the parking lot crying waiting for the pain to subside so I could get home. Wow sorry for the sob story! but right now that is unfortunately who I am and what I do.

Mary S.

[yamahonkawazuki]

oh there are some heartless sonsabitches out there

[Jughead]

Mary Please Don't pay Any Attention to those Ass Wipes.

[yamahonkawazuki]

Mary Please Don't pay Any Attention to those Ass Wipes.

↑↑↑↑↑ print up a few 3x5" business cards, stating your ailment, and the words, is that enough for you? if they Buddha Loves You hand em one, and walk away, no need to be stressing a fraglie heart, ( lord knows i need to heed my own advice  ) seriously, calm teh flip down we want you aorund here for a while 

[trumpetguy]

James, 51, Music Education Professor, Trumpeter, and Conductor at a regional University in Oklahoma.

[yamahonkawazuki]

James, 51, Music Education Professor, Trumpeter, and Conductor at a regional University in Oklahoma.

may i ask what style of music you play?, ( im not musically biased at all. love to hear it all)

[Toogoofy317]

Thanks guys for the cheer up. I usually don't let those handicapped spot defenders get on my nerves But has been an unusually stressfull week. Maybe I should just rip open my shirt so they can see those scars and maybe they'd change their tunes. Bet you guys would like it whoo hoo free peep show  .

I just thank God I can still ride my "flick" (name of my '04 baby). It makes me feel normal for a little while!

Mary

[Jughead]

Hey Mary U on Myspace? Me,Yama,Cafeboy and Pandy are on there.Hope I didn't forget anybody.

[yamahonkawazuki]

Hell mary, i know you remember my post  april of last year when my kidneys shut down., that was the suck, spent a week in icu ON M BACK, and  people were complaining i wasnt moving fast enough, i was like "GEEZ, im stoned ( legallly, well pain meds lol), and had not moved much, if people thought somewhat about what they were sayin, ( or going to say) these episodes would be few and far between 

[Myotis]

My name's Matt and I'm a high school chemistry teacher...

[yamahonkawazuki]

My name's Matt and I'm a high school chemistry teacher...

That has to be fun i know my chem teacher was a riot , but were ( or i anyway) learned alot

[Toogoofy317]

Yup,
I'm on there. Try my name or the Toogoofy317. I'll look 4 you guys on there.
Mary

[trumpetguy]

James, 51, Music Education Professor, Trumpeter, and Conductor at a regional University in Oklahoma.

may i ask what style of music you play?, ( im not musically biased at all. love to hear it all)

Classical and Jazz.  I've played with Symphony Orchestras and in Jazz Clubs.  A year and a half ago I played behind Willie Nelson on a concert.  That was a kick -- what a gentleman.  He shook the hand of every orchestra member after the rehearsal. I have played at Carnegie Hall and at Lincoln Center in NYC.  Lots of other places as well.