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Title: Professions... Post by: wizard on August 09, 2003, 04:00:00 AM I have encountered men from all walks of life while being involved in this pursuit... Some were working stiffs, some professionals, some retired and possibly some who were independent wealthy... Most were straight-up guys, but there were a few that came across like they had a slice of bologna in each shoe...
Many here have shared what they do from time to time... After reading the forum for a while you figure out who is who... Just out of curiousity, what professions, either past or present, are represented in this group??? Most of you know that I work in the IT Industry... Not writing a book, just curious... Mark Title: Re: Professions... Post by: zack on August 13, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Professions..., posted by wizard on Aug 9, 2003
I'm an anesthesiologist, but I also have a pain clinic. Title: Re: Professions... Post by: Starman on August 11, 2003, 04:00:00 AM Title: Re: Professions... Post by: Landover on August 10, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Professions..., posted by wizard on Aug 9, 2003
Insurance agent/ Own insurance agency in Atlanta (for any FARC people out there who may be reading this, please note it is just a small agency). Title: Great Post wizard - (n/t) Post by: cancunhound on August 10, 2003, 04:00:00 AM Title: Re: Professions... Post by: John O on August 10, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Professions..., posted by wizard on Aug 9, 2003
Adult ESL Teacher... P/T Writer... F/T Seeker of Truth, Beauty & the (Latin) American Way. Title: Re: Professions... Post by: stefang on August 10, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Professions..., posted by wizard on Aug 9, 2003
I work in Data communications installing the lines for networks cat5, fiber. Occasionally phone systems which I am working on now. Thought many times of a business in the field but want to pay down the house first, I want to be debt free in 5 years. Title: Re: Professions... Post by: littlebhuddha on August 10, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Professions..., posted by wizard on Aug 9, 2003
I'm a controller for a real estate developer. We build Walmart, Home Depot type shopping centers. We also build $3-5 million homes in Rancho Santa Fe. I spent 21 years in the Navy 15 active and 6 reserves as an Intelligence Specialist. Currently trying to get a graphics business off the ground with my son in my spare time. Title: Re: Professions... Post by: Dean on August 10, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Professions..., posted by wizard on Aug 9, 2003
Sr. Process Engineer ....Fiber Optic Cable Plant Title: Re: Professions... Post by: JR n Atl on August 10, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Professions..., posted by wizard on Aug 9, 2003
I make plastic. Chemical engineer, lab rat at the moment, working towards that much maligned Ph.D. ;-)! Title: Re: Professions... Post by: Wayne11 on August 10, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Professions..., posted by wizard on Aug 9, 2003
Yacht charter business owner currently living in Costa Rica. Sold the business 2 weeks ago and returning to live in the San Francisco Bay area in 3 weeks to start a different kind of business. Grew up in the bay area and plan on racing sailboats on the bay as a hobby again. www.sailingcostarica.com Title: Wayne ... Post by: Jeff S on August 12, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Professions..., posted by Wayne11 on Aug 10, 2003
You're back. I thought you were headed to the Carribean. Any ideas on what kind of business you're planning? - Jeff Title: Re: Re: Professions... Post by: senge on August 10, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Professions..., posted by Wayne11 on Aug 10, 2003
I'm a high school teacher...Algebra Title: Re: Re: Re: Professions... Post by: Brazilophile on August 10, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Re: Professions..., posted by senge on Aug 10, 2003
Senge, You don't know how many of my students have freaked out at the alegbra involved in economics. It is bad enough when they see the equation of straight line demand and supply curves. But when they have to find the intersection of two straight lines, BOY!, all hell breaks loose! Title: Re: Re: Re: Re: Professions... Post by: senge on August 11, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Re: Re: Professions..., posted by Brazilophile on Aug 10, 2003
C'mon, guys, math is easy. Just stick to the rules... Title: Re: Re: Re: Re: Professions... Post by: DOMINGUIN on August 11, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Re: Re: Professions..., posted by Brazilophile on Aug 10, 2003
Brings back a lot of memories...I spent 19 consecutive years in school and work looking at equations and econ graphs. Seems like a lifetime ago. Title: Re: Re: Professions... Post by: Michael B on August 10, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Professions..., posted by Wayne11 on Aug 10, 2003
Did you sell the hardware (that custom made catamaran) or just the 'business'? Title: Re: Professions... Post by: jim c on August 10, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Professions..., posted by wizard on Aug 9, 2003
Great Idea Gandolph Knowing what the members do for a living seems to humanize them for me. It gives them more of an identity than just a handle. It almost makes me want to throw a party to learn more. Maybe next year in Cartagena. JIM C Title: Re: Re: Professions... Post by: wizard on August 10, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Professions..., posted by jim c on Aug 10, 2003
I like the idea of a PL get together in Cartagena... My wife and I love the city and the atmosphere there... I can see all of us on a Chiva bus now!!! Mark Title: Party/Social/Barbeque/Mixer,etc., Post by: moam on August 10, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Professions..., posted by jim c on Aug 10, 2003
Jim c, You have a good point there. and I've thought many times why there is no organized effort to have some sort of social gathering so that the men and their brides(or brides to be) can come together at least once(maybe annually if it were successful)for an evening of food, fun, dancing, and getting to know each other. It is obvious that some friendships have developed as a result of this board and guys meeting each other for the first time during trips to Colombia. Any thoughts on this? Title: Re: Party/Social/Barbeque/Mixer,etc., Post by: jim c on August 10, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Party/Social/Barbeque/Mixer,etc.,, posted by moam on Aug 10, 2003
I am very serious about buying a small property in Cartagena suitable for conversion to a small guesthouse (less then ten rooms). The entry level for future business in Key West has become too high and I believe that Colombia will turn around in the next two years. Cartagena is the kind of tourist city that I am familliar with, so Maybe I will have a place for us to have the party. AA has three day getaways on sale from time to time so it could be a possibility. Who knows? jimc PS pull up keywestbargains.com and you can see the Barrister House one of my properties. Title: Re: Professions... Post by: Keith Smith on August 09, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Professions..., posted by wizard on Aug 9, 2003
Hi. I'm a caseworker (civil service title), but my functional title is interviewer/investigator for the Office Of Child Support Enforcement (under the Human Resource Administration, City Of New York). I've been working there for 13 years. Title: Re: Professions... Post by: Brazilophile on August 09, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Professions..., posted by wizard on Aug 9, 2003
I am a teacher. My field is economics. Title: Re: Professions... Post by: Michael B on August 09, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Professions..., posted by wizard on Aug 9, 2003
Computer Guy..."Main Frame Dinosaur"..been in it since the 80 column card days (Please, God, just one more Y2K scare, this time I promise not to piss it away). Title: Michael, looks like we have something else in common. Post by: Freddie on August 09, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Professions..., posted by Michael B on Aug 9, 2003
I too am an IBM MF old-timer. 22 years this October. Title: Re: Professions... Post by: moam on August 09, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Professions..., posted by wizard on Aug 9, 2003
After reading the biography of Gearge Soros and learning that this man made a billion dollars in one day, I knew that was the business for me, international currency trader. When I invested money in heating oil and gasoline and lost my *arse* in a matter of two weeks, I knew that someone was going to have a nice vacation at my expense and I wanted to collect dead presidents just as easily, commodities trader. Real estate investor, I don't keep'em-I just flip'em. Title: Re: Re: Professions... Post by: Turner on August 09, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Professions..., posted by moam on Aug 9, 2003
Commercial real estate. I sell apartment buildings all over the south. Typically they are 150 units and above. Title: Re: Professions... Post by: eddiemd on August 09, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Professions..., posted by wizard on Aug 9, 2003
chef, electronic engineer, Army Special Forces Commo man, swim instructor, alpine ski instructor, microbiologist, hungarian/russian linguist, Special Forces medic, internal medicine physician, flight surgeon for a special forces battalion with Latin American area of operations, tropical infectious diseases specialist...IBM..international bum with money Title: LMAO - nice (n/t) Post by: cancunhound on August 10, 2003, 04:00:00 AM Title: Re: Professions... Post by: Pete E on August 09, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Professions..., posted by wizard on Aug 9, 2003
I am a realtor in San Jose,California.I also retired from the City here,28 years in transportation engineering.I also Tried running an European auto sales company,ego inflating wallet deflating experience. I am interested in international real estate.I have seen values go up about 3500% here in the last 30 years,300% in the last 6 years in some cases.But it won't happen again,too expensive now.Looking for that place with the potential for appeciating several 100%.Maybe somewhere in Latin America? Pete Title: San Jose properties Post by: cancunhound on August 10, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Professions..., posted by Pete E on Aug 9, 2003
I hear you! I did a stunt in that area that required moving the misses and dog for one year - ouch!! A one bedroom wooden house (yall've got other names for it), shack costs $750,000? Yet people pay it - go figure. Get your arse to LA ASAP! Title: Re: San Jose properties Post by: Pete E on August 10, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to San Jose properties, posted by cancunhound on Aug 10, 2003
I sold my first house when I got divorced 30 years ago for $24,000.Its now worth $775,000.It would rent for $3000.My payment was $173 and it would have been paid off in 1988.I could have kept it easy but Appreciation plus cash flow wouldhave made me more than $1,000,000.I didn't have any idea what was going to heppen to prices.After they took off in 1977 it became more obvious.I am working to sell a condo a guy paid $107,000 in 1997.He wants $325,000.He could have got $345,000 2 years ago. $775,000 for a one bedroom?Sounds like a tear down.People pay $1,000,000 and tear down the house for the lot.This would be the top areas,Palo Alto,Los Altos,Saratoga,Los Gatos. No way its going up too much for awhile,could come down if interest rates go up too fast.To get multiples of apreaciation it has to be cheap.But lots of areas with cheap property going nowhere. I paid $370,000 for my house in 1999.Got it appraised fpr $745,000 in 2001 and $738,000 this year.Too bad I am spending my equity. Plus I'm tired of the market here.Been there done that.Things that used to work don't anymore.I feel warmer climates calling. Pete Title: Re: Professions... Post by: Traveller on August 09, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Professions..., posted by wizard on Aug 9, 2003
Infantry Marines and Army (11 years), Correctional Officer(4 years), Police Officer(3 years), South American Travel Bum (2 years), Web Page Design (No, not very good(3 years), Photographer(getting better(3 years). Owner of Modeling Agency in Cali, Colombia (1 year). Title: Re: Re: Professions... Post by: burbuja2 on August 09, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Professions..., posted by Traveller on Aug 9, 2003
Dallas Police officer (3 Years); Owner of Adult Entertainment establishment in El Salvador (3 Years); Owner of Decorative Concrete business in New Orleans (2 Years); Attorney (25 years). Some of these positions have been held concurrently. Title: Re: Professions... Post by: roadken on August 09, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Professions..., posted by wizard on Aug 9, 2003
I am in Real Estate east of Oakland,California. Title: Re: Professions... Post by: DavidMN on August 09, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Professions..., posted by wizard on Aug 9, 2003
I'm in purchasing (Supply Chain Management as the consultants and would-be consultants say) for a manufacturing company. I'm in the area of indirect goods and services - everything it takes to run a company EXCEPT direct/raw materials. Title: Re: Professions... Post by: oakham on August 09, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Professions..., posted by wizard on Aug 9, 2003
Its strange but no one ever asks me that. I trim trees. I've fallen a few times but with minor damages. Accidents are fewer with the newer equipment. The company is small I hire day labor when needed. Often when the guys are up high I pull out my ventriloquist act. It brightens the day. Most are latinos. We often mimic Arnold Swartzenagger "Hasta la vista baby!" HaHa. It's funny. At any moment someone will say it and we'll all laugh. Thanks for asking about my profession. Title: Re: Professions... Post by: donald on August 09, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Professions..., posted by wizard on Aug 9, 2003
SMART DRUG/anti-aging WEB STORE http://www.nubrain-store.com Title: Re: Professions... Post by: pablo on August 09, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Professions..., posted by wizard on Aug 9, 2003
Drug Dealer...no kidding, its caffeine, the last legal buzz. Title: Re: Professions... Post by: DallasSteve2 on August 09, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Professions..., posted by wizard on Aug 9, 2003
I'm a computer programmer. Ex-CPA. Steve Title: Re: Professions... Post by: Ralph on August 09, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Professions..., posted by wizard on Aug 9, 2003
I was directot of sales for a Computer Graphics Software manufacturer, but was downsized last year. That was the impetus for moving to the Dominican Republic. I've been doing some freelance video work. Some web stuff. I have done training seminars and on location training on Digital Video and Graphics software. I've also been drafted to help my buddy who does IT work. he was so swamped and I was "available" that I've learned way too much about networking, firewalls, domains etc etc etc. I just signed on as a contractor for a new software startup. They have almost zero money, so I am making peanuts right now. . . .but I really believe in the product and get to stay in the DR for now, so relatively speaking the pay is pretty good! I just got back from our first major trade show where I acted as demo artist to over 20 magazines as well as hardware partners such as Intel, Apple, HP, AMD etc etc etc. Everything went great, so hopefully the future will bring good things. I am still doing freelance stuff so as not to put all my eggs in one basket. Title: Re: Professions... Post by: mudd on August 09, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Professions..., posted by wizard on Aug 9, 2003
Family business, sub-contractor, mostly school, churches and $1.000.000. homes. Nice being the boss, but working with family can be a real pain in the butt!!!!! Title: Re: Professions... Post by: ross on August 09, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Professions..., posted by wizard on Aug 9, 2003
Unemployed IT, future consultant... Title: Re: Professions... Post by: surfscum on August 09, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Professions..., posted by wizard on Aug 9, 2003
I'm an IT consultant, Windows System Admin. Title: Re: Professions... Post by: lswote on August 09, 2003, 04:00:00 AM Title: Re: Professions... Post by: david hagar on August 09, 2003, 04:00:00 AM Title: Re: Re: Professions... Post by: Buck on August 10, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Professions..., posted by david hagar on Aug 9, 2003
Hi Dave,Tried to return E-Mail several different ways-no luck.Have you a different address? Title: Re: Re: Professions... Post by: Buck on August 10, 2003, 04:00:00 AM Title: Re: Re: Re: Professions... Post by: david hagar on August 11, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Re: Professions..., posted by Buck on Aug 10, 2003
my e-mail address is hagardavid@comcast.net. david Title: Re: Professions... Post by: cancunhound on August 09, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Professions..., posted by wizard on Aug 9, 2003
Worm Farmer. OK - on the side I do some consulting, which means alot of travel at times, but hey - good thing the economy is down, companies don't want to spend, so I get to spend time with my 16 mth old son & my lovely wife. (Yes, I'm 100% tacaņo also) Title: Re: Professions... Post by: jim c on August 09, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Professions..., posted by wizard on Aug 9, 2003
You saw training day? I retired from that job. Moved to Key West from Detroit for a more peaceful life twenty years ago. Invested in property,now its time to move again. Next stop, possibly a guest house in Cartagena. jim c Title: Re: Re: Professions... Post by: cassius on August 09, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Professions..., posted by jim c on Aug 9, 2003
you're a dangerous man jim c. i wouldn't want to tango with you in the mean streets. profession: gang banger Title: Re: Re: Re: Professions... Post by: HeyNow on August 10, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Re: Professions..., posted by cassius on Aug 9, 2003
Registered Nurse: Currently Orthopedics. Title: Re: Re: Re: Re: Professions... Post by: lswote on August 10, 2003, 04:00:00 AM Title: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Professions... Post by: HeyNow on August 11, 2003, 04:00:00 AM Title: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Professions... Post by: lswote on August 11, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Professions..., posted by HeyNow on Aug 11, 2003
Sorry John. Is there any chance you could email me a picture of yourself at the email address in my profile? I know we met last December, but I am having remembering what you look like. Title: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Professions... Post by: HeyNow on August 12, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Professions..., posted by lswote on Aug 11, 2003
Sure Bruce,,,Wait a minute! go to the www.latinintro.com and click on "previous tour photos". Then click on Labor day 2002 (you know the one where you are one of those three blindfolded guys). Go through those tour photos and you will see we are both immortalized on film (on the web no less!). Title: Re: Re: Re: Professions...et tu Cassius again ? Post by: jim c on August 09, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Re: Professions..., posted by cassius on Aug 9, 2003
I don't claim to be dangereous. I used the description because it is what I did before I retired. (without the corruption) What Denzell portrayed in the movie is exactly what an enforcement group sergeant does. I spent 12 years undercover in the narcotic division of the DPD. Three of which were with the DEA Task Force and five as an enforcement crew sergeant. What gang are you a sniper for, or do you just bang for the gang. jimc Title: Re: Re: Re: Re: Professions...et tu Cassius again ? Post by: Wayne11 on August 10, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Re: Re: Professions...et tu Cassius ..., posted by jim c on Aug 9, 2003
Jim,
Title: Yo, Jim Post by: burbuja2 on August 09, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Re: Re: Professions...et tu Cassius ..., posted by jim c on Aug 9, 2003
Call me if you need back-up. Title: Re: Yo, Jim Post by: jim c on August 10, 2003, 04:00:00 AM Title: Re: Re: Re: Re: Professions...et tu Cassius again ? Post by: Wasp on August 09, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Re: Re: Professions...et tu Cassius ..., posted by jim c on Aug 9, 2003
Landscaper Title: Re: Re: Professions... Post by: DOMINGUIN on August 09, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Professions..., posted by jim c on Aug 9, 2003
I am a commercial property insurance claims adjuster. I represent an insurance company in Oregon, Washington, and western Idaho, and I'm assigned claims when the minimum loss is $250,000 and usually a lot more. Dominguin Title: Re: Professions... Post by: elcolombiano on August 09, 2003, 04:00:00 AM ... in response to Professions..., posted by wizard on Aug 9, 2003
I am an electrical engineer. I am program manager for a defense company. |