What's your "day" job?

[Red Hawk]

I deliver for a restaurant called Green Mill, which is fairly regional in the upper midwest.

I make minimum wage, but actually pull down about 25-30 bucks an hour with tips.

It pays the bills...

I also gig with various jazz groups pretty heavily and have been in a few well paid cover bands in the past. Looking forward to getting back into heavier playing, but for now the jazz is keeping me afloat both artistically and financially so I can't complain.

[Tubs player]

High school student. I can't get a job

[75sling]

I'm a Palindrome inspector. Nah, just kidding....I'm an Electric Chair Re-upholsterer!!

I could not resist, sorrry :)


75sling

[ECVail]

I work for an IT outsourcing company in the Vail valley of Colorado. There are lots of small businesses (and larger ones too) without their own IT staff, so we take care of their PCs, servers, networks, firewalls, etc.

I am an Account Manager - I have 1 client and I manage every part of their IT: servers, PCs, budgets, long-term planning, etc. It basically equates to an IT director position, except I do not work for the compant I support.

[drumminjohn]

I'm a student.. When I play gigs I actually get some good money.. We made $72 in tips at the last gig we played. I worked at Chic-Fila last year, but I'm never workin in the food service again!! I'm applying to Barnes and Noble and Blockbuster for this summer... I want to work at music store though.

[spleen]

I had originally planned a career in music (went to Berklee, made a living playing and recording for several years) but later decided to go to college and graduate school for psychology and clinical social work. I'm currently working as a psychotherapist in an outpatient clinic.

spleen

[TheGreatTyrantLuvsMoon]

I'm trying to get a job as a milk(wo)man but at the moment i have no job. Oh actually i get £15 a month doing Avon (delivering makeup and yes i was correct £15 A.K.A $30)

[GRUNTERSDAD]

MILK...."A Body Loves It." American TV advert.

[BCains]

Hey All,

My full-time job / hobby is a Recording Engineer.

[rjsteinbach]

i thought it was milk "does a body good"

[GRUNTERSDAD]

i thought it was milk "does a body good"

Yep that and also "Got Milk?" The American Dairy Council spares no expense.

[mofle]

I work as a person everybody hates. I sell things over the phone (tele.marketing?). But, I earn about $700 a month, and I don't have to pay taxes, bacause I am sixteen years old. So I do allright, I like to think. I can at least afford my own sticks! I also teach a student, that is currently starting up. That is very fun, and it is a great experiance both to me, and hopefully to him, as well.
Plus, I go to school every day to hopefully be a musician. (I go to a musical school, I have gone to school for 10 years, this is my 11th. What kind of school would I go to in the US.? College?)

-mofle

[GRUNTERSDAD]

The University of Miami, Florida has a great music dept. and some great beachs, but yes you would most likely go to a university.

[baz]

...I work as a process operator in an oil sands upgrader.

Right now we are going through a very busy period, so that means lots of overtime, which means a little extra disposable income which means I have way more drum stuff than I really need.

I love my job.

Barry

[drummingman]

im a drum teacher at a music store.

[bonzo49]

I've not got a job yet, but will be starting apply as of Tuesday when my exams are over, possibley HMV, a CD store in Britain, a bit like Fye, I believe, from when Ive been to America.

[Jon Cable]

I study 37.5 hours a week as a student nurse, plus research, plus assignment work, and work 21 hours a week over 2 nights caring for adults with Learning Disabilities [Mentally Handicapped] and play drums and record a bit!!!

[Walkinghairball]

I am a Warehouse manager and warranty clerk for Johnstone Supply (HVAC wholesale) by day, a working drummer in a local cover band.

[DrumGod]

....dont shoot me....im a telemarketer lol

I was one of them but i left after 3 weeks i just couldn take it!!!! Nowi work for an insurance company but i dont know what i do cos i havent started yet :)

[tynn]

I go to a music- college in Norway and "work" as a drum instructor for a local school band for about 15$ an hour. Not much, but...

[dorksterdave]

Working as an IT professional, particularly in SEO operations.
Working in a BPO business in the country!

IT pro on the weekdays
Jose Pasillas wannabe on weekends!

[tkillian]

I teach Middle School Band, grades 6-8, at a public school

[Flashman]

Enterprise Voice Technical Support Engineer for Nortel.
The acronym is GEEK! :)

[rogers_68]

Work: union stationary engineer, currently at a large cancer research facility. (I.e., boilers, plumbing, mechanical work, et cetera.)

Life: drumming (www.myspace.com/justinlambthedrummer), loving my wife, chasing my 2-year-old around, working on our house, reading books.

[kung_f00]

Currently, I work at a warehouse, assembling copiers and printers and other machinery that businesses use. I make about $10/hr, which is great because I'm trying to move out of my parent's house (I'm 21, fresh out of college).

[fourstringdrums]

I already answered this I think, but now I'm a stay at home husband. Thank GOD that I can't do my old work before. I hated my job with a passion...very miserable.

[ledzepjb]

Im a student, in my spare time during the winter I do competetive skiing, classed top 10 in my province. During the summer I compete for flat water kayak races. I also mountain bike, spend lots of time in the woods and thinking drums!

[Anders Fahlstrøm]

Drum Teaching and sessions.http://www.andersfahlstrom.com

[AveyTare]

I'm a student of third year of high school in Gdańsk, Poland. what a beautiful city :)

[MRA Drummer]

Im a senior at a Tech Highschool, working as an electrician for a local business, for the summer and half the school year through some school program. Pretty good money, about 275 a week after taxes, helps pay for my drums and car :).

[Dussin]

Emergency Room RN. It's a Level 2 Trauma Center so I get to see a ton of really neat things. I am also a student working on my goal of Anesthia.

[Joel Woody]

I will be a Senior at my school and i dont do anything........i just do handywork around the home and i get paid for it.....i also get paid when my brother wants to go somewhere- i charge him...hahaha

[aaron]

i play drums, go to school and live in my mums basement. All of the local businesses have conspired with each other to not give me a "job", so i am yet to find summer employment.

[drum.lad]

i am my uncles drum guy which means i set up his drums for him at gigs and he pays me and i get to go backstage i also do a little teaching and i go to school and of course DRUM!!!!i waste alot of time on here as well when i should be working

[da cheese walks]

im still a photographer...well a student photographer...

but because im purchasing some pricey camera soon...and becasue college after summer requires tons of cash for my photo equip an stuff im now workin in a photo-lab...

its hell

[swiNg]

I just took a break from my psychology studies, becoming a psychologist, 5 years to go. hepp!
Working in a psychiatric supportteam, supporting individuals with severe mental disorders. My goal is to work as a psychotherapist, and to use rythm therapy as one method.
the best of two worlds

[drdrmmr]

i'm a doctor.. i'm studying for the examination to be a specialist, so i have a break for several mounts to play drums, it's really hard to do :)

[ddrummer]

I also play guitar so i practise that and write songs for my band so music is pretty much all i do untill i go to a party or sumthing theni get wasted................ dont we all.........

[kuniggety]

I'm the US Air Force... which is almost like the military :) I'm an F-15 avionics technician by trade but I've been spending the last year or so filling in as a computer guy for my unit.

[Joel Woody]

I GOT A JOB AT THE BAR!!!.............heck yea!!.......my favorite place to be and now i work there..........

[Djowie]

I'm currently working in the Rizla factory, where most of the world's sigarettepaper is produced. But I recently got a great offer and in September I'll be going to AGFA - Gevaert, they're specialized in the production of light sensitive materials and other photograhical materials. Better pay, so I can start saving up for that DW kit ;)

[TedTheDrumGuy]

Well I have two.... I work at John Bellone's Musical Instruments, in London, Ontario, and I have my teaching practice at home... the GrooveWorks Drum Studio. I play with a few new projects on my evenings off as well, jazz, pop and rock gigs, depending on the day :)

[Spencer_159]

i work on my dairy farm. :)

[da cheese walks]

I'm currently working in the Rizla factory, where most of the world's sigarettepaper is produced. But I recently got a great offer and in September I'll be going to AGFA - Gevaert, they're specialized in the production of light sensitive materials and other photograhical materials. Better pay, so I can start saving up for that DW kit ;)

wow man you work with two things that are horribly important to me....Agfa Photographic materials and rizlas!

i love the silver rizlas the best!

[Mediocrefunkybeat]

It's odd... I never had great luck with AGFA film.

[ULTIMATEDRUMMER]

School :(
and study for now

[da cheese walks]

It's odd... I never had great luck with AGFA film.

not agfa film....yuk...

Agfa make some lovely paper and great chemicals....they make Rodinal which is one of the nicest Black and White film developers that ive ever used....

[Erik Lund]

Used to teach, but it got to be a hassle, since I don't drive...
Used to work at a drum shop, but I didn't sell anything 'cause I was teaching/giving tips...

Now I am a waiter at a fancy schmancy place in downtown LA. The money is *great* and I only have to work 3 days a week (maybe 25 hours). Which gives me tons of time to shed. Oddly enough - working at the drum shop, I never got to practice, since I had to work a million hours at minimum wage...

[MapexMan]

University Lecturer (College Professor for you US types)........

[Djowie]

not agfa film....yuk...

Agfa make some lovely paper and great chemicals....they make Rodinal which is one of the nicest Black and White film developers that ive ever used....

I work in the Graphical departement so most of the rolls pass through us.
About Rizla silver, they're a pain in the ass to produce, so thin they always jam the machines, nice to know that you enjoy them.

[Madwatch]

Im a Software Solutions Consultant for a large shipping company. Plus I give drum lessons on the side.

[Victor_se]

Does anybody work in Macdonals, burger king, KFC or something like that!?!?

[Wavelength]

I'm a part-time drumming teacher and a gigging musician, so I have few problems in that area.

[fijjibo]

I had a job interview today at Sainsburys supermarket, so wish me luck....

Then I can buy cymbals....

lol

[frank0072]

I work at a home for mental and physical disabled people next to school. I always make sure I have one hour a day for drumming.

[ZildjianMan1023]

well im turning 15 this year and my High School has an office to get working papers so im going there and hopefully getting a job at a music store

[frank0072]

Working papers? What are those?

[Ironcobra]

Working papers? What are those?

applications, brochures (if i spelled that right) and different options that are availible for summer jobs or part time jobs.

[ZildjianMan1023]

applications, brochures (if i spelled that right) and different options that are availible for summer jobs or part time jobs.

hah yeah i thought everyone knew what i was talking about

[IDDrummer]

Do I work? Heck, I have a family, a mortgage, etc. etc. You bet I work. I MOSTLY work.

I still find time to practice on a pad daily, on the kit several times a week, and with other musicians as needed (depends on the gig/project). A lot of the musicians I play with are veterans in a similar position to me; we can learn thirty new cover songs by listening to the recordings and then rehearsing for four or five hours to tighten it up, learn endings, etc. Working on originals takes a bit different approach...

But yeah, I work.

[BrynnerAgassi]

Im actualy a branch manager for a bank, and now im leaving that behind because im going back to school to go for my MBA.... Masters in business marketing. AND focus on my music career...

You live once, and dream everyday... Make your dreams reality before its too late!!!

[Geoff Tipps]

Yeah, full time job.I fit in drumming after work.weekends I play shows.

[fourstringdrums]

I'm on Social Security Disability so I have all the time in the world for drums.

Woo :)

[drozzy]

CD Store for me, used to work in a supermarket, and also used to work in an instrument store.

It's only part-time, so plenty of drumming for me!

[Batera945]

Im a drafter for a small architecture firm.

[da cheese walks]

i work....im a photo lab worker and a photographer also...hopefully when i get my degree ill just be a photographer.....


i squeeze in drums when i can....its horrible....

[Mapex589]

I work full time during the week and part time on Saturday's and I am married with no kids. I take lessons one night a week and since I pay for those lessons it would be a waste of money to not practice. I make sure I set at least an hour a day 4 to 5 times a week to practice. My wife is very supportive of this time as well....thank god. I don't take phone calls during that time either......that time is my time.

[Batera945]

i work 40 hours a week.... in fact... im at work right now =O hahahaha

im a drafter for an architectural firm... I find time for drumming ussualy by watchin some vids and listenin to some grooves from drummerworld while at work and then going home and practice about 3-4 hours a day... i also have multiple band rehersals with 3 differnt groups... So monday 8-11, tusday is personal practice then wednesday 7-12 then thrusday lessons with Matt Scurfield.. the drummer that plays with Gary Hoey. ( btw i just started taking lessons, been playing for nine years but i feel like theres a time where you need to be able to learn new stuff and get a really good teacher to help you. ) and then fridays i get to peform, then practice at 8 to 10 am on saturday then play saturday nights and sunday nights... so basically im playing drums all week long. =)

[burnthehero]

I work full time and have plenty of time for drumming. In fact, it seems like ever since I started working full time I have more time for drumming due to the fact that I'm on a fixed schedule.

[intooder]

I work full time and I usually go home from work (pretty close by) over my lunch break and play for about 45 minutes and eat lunch at my desk. I am currently single, so I do have time to spare and I occasionally play during the evenings and weekends, but for some reason my lunch hour is when I have the best ideas.

[crazyhorse]

I can't remember what it's like not to be at work. I've got at least 50 hour weeks at my real job, I'm trying to set up my custom building company to be the supplier of shells to various other custom builders, i'm getting married in 2 months, i teach lessons, etc. I don't get out much.

[JIM_fear]

I work at an elementary school and I do freelance work that involves welding, milling, grinding, lathing, etc. My school has some really nice machine shops and a state-of-the art welding lab available and I'm able to acquire scrap materials for free or for next to nothing so I make a good amount of profit.

[DestinationDrumming]

I had a job interview today at Sainsburys supermarket, so wish me luck....
lol

Not sure of your age but if you are old enough try to get the shelf filling at night. You'll get paid a lot more and still have weekends free....and the big bonus is - No customers!

I own a thriving psychology consultancy so practice is always difficult. I can be working 80+ hours a week. I could fit morepractice time in if I really tried but with kids, mortgage, wife etc. things do get in the way.

[GetAgrippa]

I am a retired medical researcher and cell biologist and anatomist. Mostly published in vascular biology (development, cell signaling, and biomechanics) and taught histology to Med students. I am old school attaining B.S., M.S., and then Ph.D.

[filkove]

I'm a communications troop in the US Air Force...

[Old Doc Yak]

Take this job and ...... Retired, thank goodness. Work with my horses and practice when I get the chance. Between feeding, mucking and working the horses, I sometimes get too tired to practice.

[rockinrider]

Take this job and ...... Retired, thank goodness. Work with my horses and practice when I get the chance. Between feeding, mucking and working the horses, I sometimes get too tired to practice.


Hey Doc,

I can relate! However, I've got the horses and the day job! And retirement looks to be a long way off! LOL!

Suddenly, I feel very tired.....

[rockeee]

Hey everyone!

My first post..wooo!

Im currently unemployed but hoping to start work with Irish post very soon plus I give lessons :D

Good to be on Drummerworld!

[DingerJunkie]

The day job is pretty heavy. Senior Software Engineer, Project Lead and Systems Architect for a technical group supporting various parts of the healthcare industry. Hospitals, Clinics, Pharmaceuticals, Biomed research, etc...

Big projects, big impact. A bug in this code could mean mis-diagnosis or incorrect treatment, leading to dead patients. Needless to day, the liability and indirect stress levels can be pretty high.

[drumr0]

I am a team leader (foreman) in an aluminum extrusions plant. Our core business is architectual shapes and curtain wall door and window systems. Typically doors and windows you see in any restaurant, Wal-mart, or High rise building. We do lots of school windows too. We melt aluminum scrap/prime, then cast into logs and billets to use in our extrusion presses. We also anodize, paint and thermally improve (my department) the window/door frames as requested by the customer.

We extrude a whole bunch of different stuff but mostly window sections.

[audiophile]

I am a Entertainment and Merchandise Supervisor for Circuit City.

[Rockingfreakapotamus]

Im a music student, studying drums ofcourse!

hoping to get a degree in Music Performance and then become a high school teacher, slaving away for the Scottish Government.

x

[drummerboy417]

I am in sales for at&t southwest--aka SBC or even southwestern bell

[m1ck]

I'm a journalist for an alternative weekly paper.

[dea]

I'm a Software Engineer.

[drummercody]

my job right now is school. boring school. except for band and jazzband of course :)

[LinearDrummer]

Computer Aided Mapping by day.....
Cerritos College Pop band by night....

[MarkoTaxman]

Certified Public Accountant / Batman

[dale w miller]

you'll be surprised how many of these "professional" drummers have day jobs.

[Victor_se]

searching for a job, but can't find one :(

[prempex]

i work at a little shop, run by a family, its nicem i get free food when its my lunch break.

i usually work there on the weekends from 9am till 3pm.
that usually leaves me enough time to practice when i get home.
but if for some reason i need to leave early, they are usually pretty understanding, and let me go.

it doesnt pay that well, but im only 15 so i dont need much money to survive.

[mkelley]

I manage websites for a large insurance company. We design, develop, maintain and improve about 15 websites, get millions of hits a month, win awards, etc.

Much rather play drums...LOL

[xsidx]

currently i am a project manager and web developer for a new media agency in austria/europe... and unfortunately, here i dont have any room for my drum gear at the moment... so for the time being, i have to find relief in mtb/road cycling and parkour, until i get to embrace my kit again... and get back on stage!

[SonorPlaya]

Full-Time General Contractor.

[enemytopublic2]

to be honest, i dont have a day-job...i work the night shift at a grocery store =/

[Smashin Jack]

I am a "quality assurance engineer" at a precision metals manufacturing plant in SE Michigan. Among other things I'm responsible for our Coordinate Measuring Machine, maintaining and creating work instructions for all operations of around 650 custom made components and assemblies. Also, it's my job to qualify new product for approval from our customers to proceed with production runs.
http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j74/kenamay/layout.jpg
Here's a crappy vid of me measuring the depth from the bearing edge to the platform on a Roland PD-85 8" pad:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYwDChLVEMw

[TheDharmaBum]

I teach drum lessons just about full time, and work in the adjoining music store sometimes.
I do a lot of playing/recording for various churches in the area as well.

It's a decent day job i'd say, and gives me the freedom to tour for a month or two ever year.

[Fett2oo5]

I am a Structural Designer / 3D modeler, we engineer, design, fabiricate, and build various sizes of Power Distribution Centers. Buildings that control very large machinery and/or control power plants and paper mills. Usually 20' x 40' x 15'.
I worked in our metal shop before it was discovered I was good with computers, now I am drafting with Autocad, and a 3D modeler called Metacam.

I've recently gotten into Visual Basic, and VBA implementing them into what I do and making programs to "draw for me" the basic things I need in a drawing, then I will add the specific and custom items. It cut my work from 3-4 days per building to approx 4-6 hours.

[rockitman]

I am the drummer for (tribute) Think Floyd USA, I teach at the Paul Greene School of Rock in Chicago, and am also first call for punk band Roundeye, and local folk singer song writer Micki Croisant and Good Name Band. In also have 5 indpendent students that I teach at home.
I recently took a part time job as a delivery driver. The bands are a little slow right now, and my revenues are dwindling down. I do this every year, I am pretty excited about doing this because it is a break from the norm. I still have 3 hours a day to keep up the craft.

[The Rev #2]

I'm currently a frycook at a local seafood restaraunt called The Galley. I get burnt a lot and do stick tricks with my spatulas. It's a pretty good job, but later I want to go to college to be an Architecual Engineer and start a band.

[wallydavid]

My day job is software support for a major payroll company.

[Bobrovsky]

I am scientific researcher, PhD, at Chemistry Department of Moscow State University.
Investigations of different types of polymers and liquid crystals by polarizing optical microscopy, specroscopy methods, etc.
I like this very much!

[Human]

I'm a high-school student.
I work part-time in a deli as well.

[angelcitymayhem]

Ive been working at a GC drum shop for 3 years and im also a college student part time.
feel free to add the shops myspace!

www.myspace.com/northridgedrums

[drumbum24]

Currently, I'm a warehouse receiver during the day and father/husband/drummer/teacher at night. I used to deliver water and softener salt for many years but suffered a hernia and was pretty much forced to look for other employment. My dream is to one day own a drum shop and repair drums and other instruments.

[Skacatz]

Mechanical contractor.....we do a lot of heating and a/c work, gas and water piping. Mostly rennovation type stuff... Pretty much anything we can get paid for.

[Dr.Hook]

I'm a chef, but I have decided to try something new.

I now work at a not-for-profit hotel that caters to people from out of town, that are visiting the hospitals here in Halifax. Its an extremely simple gig, and you get to interect with the guests one on one. Some are in for cancer treatment, some for dialisis, every guest has a story.

Its very rewarding, which I can not say about other restaurants or hotels I've worked in over the years.

And after seeing the hell a lot of these folks are going through, I've gained a great appreciation for how damn good my life really is.

[KarlCrafton]

I'm a Graphic Designer (degree and everything! woo-hoo.).

I've worked at a couple big Ad agencies and Studios, a couple small places, a couple weekly newspapers....

I worked at the Metro Times (for those in the Mi/Detroit area), back when it wasn't crappy in the late 80's.

Overall, at the agencies, I've only hated the people that needed to be hated, and the field has been steady, good paying, and pretty cool.

I've gotten to do some real cool stuff over the years, and I came up "BC" (before computers), so that's been cool.

We used to do things a lot differently.

Stuff that would take weeks can be done in 1, maybe 2 days, because you have everything at your fingertips, instead of waiting for this or that person to do their 'part'.

The things that haven't changed are that people still expect miracles, like you just wave a freakin' wand or something, and they don't want to pay what it's worth.

That goes for anything I guess.

I've been working a cool a$$ job for the last 15 years for a Custom Screen Printing shop.

There hasn't been a day when I've said "God, I just do not want to go in today", so that's a real blessing for sure, and I ONLY work M-F 9-5.

Back to work!

[trysthedrummer]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYwDChLVEMw hehe this is cool! Well Im a joiner, working in a workshop, manufacturing anything from windows, doors, complex conservatory structures, pretty much anything. Been doing it for 3 years and by this summer I will be qualified! In the workplace I can use the CNC router that we have, (I do alot of the stairs) - very helpful!

[drumcrazy]

Heh, I'm one of the lucky few that drums as their day job.

[oldrockdrummer]

Played drums for a living from 1975 till 1985 then i had a big brain Fart and became a Consruction Contractor . Just drug the Tamas out of moth balls about 5 years ago.

[GRUNTERSDAD]

hehe this is cool! Well Im a joiner, working in a workshop, manufacturing anything from windows, doors, complex conservatory structures, pretty much anything. Been doing it for 3 years and by this summer I will be qualified! In the workplace I can use the CNC router that we have, (I do alot of the stairs) - very helpful!

Sounds like a future drum builder to me.

[cantstandyourfunk]

I'm a music journalist

[howard_roark]

I'm a data analyst in AIDS research

[Boom Boom]

Controller for an Oil and Gas Production Chemical company.

[Keeno]

I am a career Firefighter/ EMT. Been on the job 24 on 48 off for the last 22 yrs.


http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb233/keeno_photos/Yahoo%20Photo%20Album/4219.jpg

[dale w miller]

I'm a music journalist
freelance or a magazine/site/paper in particular?

I'm a journalist for an alternative weekly paper.which one?

[dale w miller]

i don't know if i would call it a day job, but i own a swim school, intotheswim.com (http://intotheswim.com). i started it because when ever i didn't have a tour i always taught swimming. now it runs without me for the most part. i tour whenever i want and fortunately it is successful enough i can be more selective on what gigs/tours i want to do. to be honest, you'll find a lot of "pro" musicians are doing similar things.

[Ironcobra]

I'm not there yet, but I'm headed for fighter pilot, then commercial pilot once i get a bit older....I'm on track so far. Only downside is that i will be drum-less for almost a decade.

If that doesn't work out, I'll probably do something like Unix

[shaunx]

Hello there,
I own a Cd renting library. So most of my day timings have been forwarded here. We have lots of collection in most of the languages. It been a good time pass spending over there meeting up with different customers. I enjoy it,.

[Animalman]

Trucker on international hauls (europe) untill I can find a decent job. Been doing this since I quit the army in 2001. Was an NCO there for 10 years. Yup, since age 16... Those were the days :) ...

[Kennyg]

I'm a Metallurgical Engineer for a small company that manufactures pgnaa spectrometers for the metal recycling industry. Basically, our machine provides the chemistry of scrap steel and aluminum.

[mikeybdaman]

An English teacher. My wife and I own a Japanese / English language school in Japan.

Love my job but would rather be playing music. ;)

[Rich]

Product Specialist for an equipment supplier to the semiconductor manufacturing industry....

Chips is where it's at....

[Garvin]

local party store. But its next to a rec park and beach where pretty ladies like to go.


Where in Michigan are you?

[rendezvous_drummer]

I work at Long and McQuade Music in Surrey now. I love it! Build, play, sell drums!

[shawnelsbernd]

Drummer with Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey circus.

[puncturedsphere]

Product Specialist for an equipment supplier to the semiconductor manufacturing industry....

Chips is where it's at....

Cool. I'm a development chemist specializing in ultrapure metal-organics for use in the electronics industry. We supply the chemical precursors for the deposition processes for making the chips.

[Ian Williams]

Dear drummers,

A brief of my day-night job.

I work for an Oil Company in the drilling department as a Logistics Supervisor.
I support and manage: 1 drilling rig, 1 work-over rig, 1 snubbing (high pressure) control unit. My work-schedule is rotation, 14 days on (rig) x 14 days off (home).

All the Best.

[mfp1016]

Dear drummers,

A brief of my day-night job.

I work for an Oil Company in the drilling department as a Logistics Supervisor.
I support and manage: 1 drilling rig, 1 work-over rig, 1 snubbing (high pressure) control unit. My work-schedule is rotation, 14 days on (rig) x 14 days off (home).

All the Best.

Are you a chem e.?
I can't believe there is a 20 character minimum on messages, silly.

[ChickDrummer:)]

I work with kindergarten students! I am a mom of 4, school is almost out (big yay)! Been drumming a year!

[BertTheDrummer]

My "day" job is that I'm a REALTOR... even though the market is really bad...

[somethingstarted]

i dont know yet. i'm thinking about working at mc donalds or something. i'm young, new to the labor world.

but right now, i'm writing all my songs (entire songs) on guitar pro (that could be my "job" i guess)

[aaajn]

Army Nurse, Critical Care Mostly.

[TheWonk]

I'm a Drum-Tech/Roadie for a theatre show called 'Halfway to paradise - The Billy Fury Story' What a Fantastic Job! On the road all the time, meeting loads of decent people, loads of stars. Around Music all day every day, hands on fixing, mending, problem solving. . .Drum banging. Quality http://www.billyfurystory.com

And when im not doing that, I'm Playing With My Band www.mymatekate.com (http://www.mymatekate.com)
What a life aye?

[caddywumpus]

massage therapist, magician, musician

[forpetessake]

Claims Specialist, Insurance.

[emergency!]

I teach drums in two schools in east Kent. I've only done it since Jan, and its been really interesting so far. My teaching skills have improved a lot. I find it hard to teach the smaller children though, like 6 year olds. I'm not sure exactly what to teach without them getting bored.. 6 year olds have really short attention spans.

[sayotsma]

I'm going to start high school this year. Since I'm 14 I don't get to work :( But I'm desperate for the money :D I just mow the lawn here and there but it's nothing like a part time job... well I guess I'll have to wait 2 years :D

[HH60Gunner]

USAF Aerial Gunner on a HH-60G Pavehawk helicopter

[sandman1231]

sales person at comet(electrical shop) bradford. bright orange and black uniform (suit tie etc). have you found what your looking for?

[aaajn]

Laughing at this... so do 16, 26, 36 and especially 46 year olds. Good luck

I teach drums in two schools in east Kent. I've only done it since Jan, and its been really interesting so far. My teaching skills have improved a lot. I find it hard to teach the smaller children though, like 6 year olds. I'm not sure exactly what to teach without them getting bored.. 6 year olds have really short attention spans.

[bobdadruma]

I work as an automotive tech. I have worked in the same place since 1981.

[Buddy9832]

I'm a student at a military college.

But I'm in a special unit at the school that I consider very rewarding Mountain Cold Weather Company. It specializes in mountaineering and mountain rescue.

[Signals]

Hi everyone,

Good thread!

Anyway, I'm a software tester for an extremely large (but rapidly shrinking) bank. :)

[tolgapala]

hi all,

i am the technical coordinator for a national television's mobile interactive department. i work closely with my inhouse software developer team and the teams that we work in the outsourced projects. i am basically responsible for all the technical infrastructure. aside from that i am managing a team of 8 moderators/editors that work for our major web and mobile projects. and i have administrative responsibilities with regard to the teams that work for me. i have to work in coordination with business/project development to maintain smooth running of the entire operation. i am a former software developer.

[MikeyOdrums]

I sell high end garage doors and teach drum set and hand percussion on the weekends

[somedrummer]

Update Number Three:

I've moved up from doing cleanup at a butcher shop to being a full-blown meat cutter.
I do that 40 hours a week during summer. During the school year I take about 20 units and work about 20 hours a week.

[7DaysToTheWolves]

I'm a cashier at Fuddruckers.

What an interesting career I have.

[drumhead61]

Currently I am a field service superintendent for a company that does electrical installations on Naval ships...I also hold a realtor license and not doing too much in that field right now...the other keeps me fairly busy, along with being a husband, dad, and taxi for the family

[Nodiggie]

Purchasing Manager for Trucking Company

[basscase]

Performing Arts Theater Tech Director......

[Drumsword]

I am a Maintenance supervisor for the Holiday Inn, just outside of Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor Maine.

[mainedrummer77]

I am a Maintenance supervisor for the Holiday Inn, just outside of Acadia National Park in Bar Harbor Maine.


I am an investment portfolio manager in downtown Chicago, however I used to work in Bar Harbor and my wife grew up accross the bay in Sullivan!!

SMALL WORLD!

[Ian Williams]

Hello, fellows.

As Supervisor I logistically support 3 oil-well land drilling rig units, working schedule 7 days on the rig-site x 7 days off (home).

Cheers,

[XAydMary]

Database Administrator.

[rogue_drummer]

I used to be a small business owner of outdoor inflatables used for advertising, but now am an IT Manager speacializing in Software Engineering and QA for an international telecommunications company. Not what I figured on doing with my life.... Maybe Clown School has an opening....

[thomas77]

I am a plumber and a drummer, which makes me rarer than rockin horse poo!

[trysthedrummer]

joiner and drummer for me though, not so rare! ;)

...unless you are at the other side of the world...

[Jam Master]

Sales merchandiser in a textile agency. Goes perfectly with my drumming skills.

*sobs*

Though I can pay my bills. Mostly that is.

[BattleArmor]

Right now I work at Starbucks in the mornings, then afternoon classes, then sometimes gigging at night. And sleeping and eating of course.

[crdirtRider856]

Hmmmm, surprised I havent been here yet, I operate cranes on commercial sites, from sub-level to 40 stories, I bring the crane to the job, then run it...I guess I m another "dirtbag-trucker" as my "wife" so eloquently put it.....................................I like drums too ) l (

[ddood]

My last job was as a Clinical Systems Engineer. I worked on medical laboratory diagnostic instruments. Before that, I worked on fighter jets as a Flight Test Electrical/Electronics Technician. I have recently become unemployed, but just got hired today as a manager for one of my family's restaurants. Woohoo!! To be employed again!!!

[henryjack]

hi,
i am a software engineer who likes to take up challenge. presently working on a DOTNET platform where i can show my talent.
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henryjack

Car Auctions (http://cars.gov-auctions.org)

[matt986]

I work full time at Best Buy to pay the bulk of the bills, and have also recently obtained a degree in music and sound recording, so i guess that would make me a recording engineer....not to find a real job instead of retail hell, lol

[costas14]

I work at a auto garage in the daytime, and also run www.undergroundmusicpad.com I also run a small recoding studio in my basement

[drumbum1977]

Administrator by day....semi-pro hockey player by night.

[TheMarkV]

right now im a student at penn tech going for electrical engineering ... meaning robotics and automation stuff. but when i get out im getting a house with my one guitarist friend and we are going to open a recording studio. its going to be great. ill work at a robotics company by day and then after that, ill head overt to the studio to give lessons, record bands, fill in for bands and stuff. we're also going to sell and repair instruments.

so if anybody is interested in about a year and a half or 2 years... you know who to hit up haha

[2bsticks]

I work in a prison for The Suffolk County Sheriff in Boston. I'm in the I.T. group working on computers, phone system, cameras and DVR recorders. Interesting job to say the least.

[DrummerDavid]

I work crew scheduling for World Airways.

They do tuition reimbursement...so I am thinking about going to school so I can be an OCC duty manager or Dispatcher.

[EDrums]

I'm a network engineer

[Naigewron]

I'm a computer programmer.

[drumguyfromWI]

I currently work the sales floor at a big box department store called ShopKo.

(If you've never heard of ShopKo it's because they're not as big as Wal-Mart or anything like that, they only have stores in a few states)

[stardrums91]

i'm working on game centre..i'm practicing at night, about 1hr..

[pimp_my_RIDE]

JUST GOT A NEW JOB!!!!!!!!!!
Say hi to the newest sales rep at my local best buy!:P

[DrewTheShoe]

I myself am a sophmore student in high school.
Although, I volunteer at a hospital once/twice a week, and I have random clubs and such.

[doorstilend]

i work with humans im a school teacher kinda sucks haha

[Baba]

I am a student...computer science university

[larryace]

I am the head honcho, the big cheese, and the top dog at Ace Electric, so I'm an electrical contractor. If you live in the Phila area, and you need service, I'm the man.

[CudleeMan]

I work at a pay-by-the-hour day care Called Kiddin Around just north of Dallas, TX.

[Bram]

When I'm not at school, I work at my father's tree nursery.

[John Sharples]

I am the Operations Manager of production,Safety,Plant Maintainence and Fleet services for Poyant Signs Inc. in New Bedford Ma. U.S.A. I have worked for Poyants for 24 years.
http://www.poyantsigns.com/

[waltondrummer]

Executive Director of a Human Services agency that serves individuals with Developmental Disabilities.

[trkdrmr]

I help stem the terrorist population and restore democracy in Afghanistan.

[crdirtRider856]

I help stem the terrorist population and restore democracy in Afghanistan.

I love your description, but I do not envy you, my man.... Good luck Trick! : )

[Alvarez]

I currently work for a college as an advisor. I have for about two years, however on December 26th, I will officially be a full time musician, and only a musician. I'm very excited to be going on tour throughout the US starting in January, and once I get back, I'll be performing as a live session musician while also performing with my band.

[rockinrider]

After 19 years working in the computer field for a Texas Corporation, I have recently joined the other 10 million unemployed Americans. My position was officially "terminated" due to an Economic Slowdown.

I thought I'd have more time for my drums, but I find myself busier than I ever was when I had a full time job...go figure!

.

[Crusto 62]

I drive a big truck. ( I can listen to music all day long .)

[justinrock]

I've worked in a tanning salon for about 3 years, and don't worry I only started cause my sister worked there and stayed cause the money was good and I could leave whenever and go on tours as needed

[MichaelB]

I'm an electrical computer engineer.

[Kyle_Drummer_666]

I work at Caesarland. Its a place just like Chuck E Cheese. After working an 8 hour shift in a place filled with 500+ kids, drumming is the only way to rid the angers of the day.

[grahamo87]

lets just say i read drummerworld.com for 8 hours a day at the godaddy.com office

[Aggressivec]

I myself am a sophmore student in high school.
Although, I volunteer at a hospital once/twice a week, and I have random clubs and such.

Yeah I'm just a freshman.. But I work at Music and Arts in Cary NC (or will come june, I have the job but the don't hire til then.)

[MedievalKnight]

Electrician, Diesel and Gasoline Mechanic

[toecutter2112]

I help stem the terrorist population and restore democracy in Afghanistan.

thats awesome! keep up the good work!

[Ian Williams]

Drilling Logistics Supervisor, I support 3 oil-well drilling rigs.

[kristen]

Hairstylist to the stars! Ok, maybe not the stars, but I do have alot of snooty soccer moms

[ddamm27913]

helping out on porn sets. yes im serious. no i dont have a real job

[SergioG]

Software Engineer... i like the computer coding thing...

[TheFatMan]

i work in electronics. if its broke, i can fix it.

[guardian2k5]

By day, I'm a junior in high school. After school you can usually find me at work at one of the nearby Dairy Queens even though it's winter out. The one I'm at stayed open since its' connected to a gas station so i guess I can't complain since I didn't have to find a job like the other DQ people. If I'm not doing that, I'm usually next to my kit or with my friends =)

[GRUNTERSDAD]

Hairstylist to the stars! Ok, maybe not the stars, but I do have alot of snooty soccer moms

That's very funny..............only because I use to coach the kids of all of the snooty soccer moms.

[CraigG]

Architecture.....


25 characters blah blah

[Jookbox]

front-end developer and designer. 2009 will be my 10th year doing it, and couldn't be happier with my career choice.

[Trench.one]

Hire Manager for MCL Edinburgh, we do large screen projection,lighting,sound,LED,stage sets etc for the events industry.was a tech for 10 yrs,now I'm a desk jonny!
good laugh,hard graft

[diosdude]

Restauranteur. I own a bar and grill in Clewiston, Fl, getting ready to open my second one in LaBelle, Fl in Sept/ Oct. I also own a project recording studio and sound reinforcement company on the side.

[PointsNorthDrummer]

I handle inventory control of finished goods for a big northern California winery. Been there 23 years and may be moving into a planner position soon.

[Guz2]

My day job is school.

[airsmunch1]

Sr. Project Manager for the largest Health Insurance Company in the world.

www.wolvesatthedoor.net

[Inthe_pocket2000]

Print production for a BIG 4 global accounting firm.

[Mastershake16]

helping out on porn sets. yes im serious. no i dont have a real job

what exactly is included in this "job"

[dc2]

By day I'm a firefighter. I consider it the best job in the world....well, other than drumming for a living lol!

[Jeremy Bender]

Amtrak Train Engineer (until I win the lottery)

[rockinrider]

I was unemployed until Monday. Now I'm working in Systems for a local company that contracts to Proctor & Gamble. I'm responsible for computer/printer repair and special projects at the plant that manufactures the toilet paper for the bear that sh!ts in the woods!

I am very pleased to be working again!

http://tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:hiNJjBS5CZ_TiM:http://www.charmin.co.uk/images/wallpopup/wallpaper_bear.jpg
.

[RogerLudwig]

Archaeologist for the US Forest Service

[yesdog]

I am an auto tech. I work on aston martins and ferraris. My new job is in the unemployed work force.(laid off) The good news is that i get to practice more than ever.

[ivolin]

I'm Software Development Engineer. I'm working with Web-oriented applications.

[jer]

Freelance Film and Television post-production, currently working as a post production assistant on a tv series.

[Paperdice]

I am a student ... thankfully since the economy sucks.

[Ainulindale]

just a dirty Plumber...

[michael drums]

Well...


I'm a golf manager/club fitter for a driving range & teaching facility on the eastern shore of Maryland.

I love golf as much as drums, if you can believe that.


FORE! ;-)

[Aleksandr]

I am a Student right now; finishing up my sophomore year. I also do database management for an insurance company.

I have no life beyond my school and my music right now....

[Kothlow]

Machinist baby! Anyone need custom hardware??

[CaptainSticks]

im a junior in HS and currently im professionally unemployed. i used to work for a soils engineer(yeah thats right) and im looking to get a job at a grocery store.

[aaajn]

Currently on my way to Iraq. More to follow.

[NeuroAxis]

I do tech support for an internet/phone/cable company outside of Austin, Tx. I'm slowly making (or trying to make) the transition into professional playing.

[Jim Riley]

I'm the Drummer and Musicial Director for Rascal Flatts. When I'm not doing that, I'm teaching at my percussion studio in Nashville.

[GRUNTERSDAD]

I just watched a few of your Youtube videos. You do give those Ludwigs a beating. Good job.

[RogerLudwig]

I'm the Drummer and Musicial Director for Rascal Flatts. When I'm not doing that, I'm teaching at my percussion studio in Nashville.

Congratulations (belated) on last year's Drummie award, and welcome to the forum.

[Garvin]

I'm a landman for an independent natural gas exploration company. I do maps, surveying, contract negotiations, lease analysis, lease buying, damage settlements, and anything else in order to remain as useful as possible...

[drummer_14_92]

I am a student, and a fast food chef.

[goatwacker]

just a dirty Plumber...

If it wasn't for plumbers, we'd all be in deep S*#T!

;-)

I'm a Fitter / Machinist.

[goatwacker]

I help stem the terrorist population and restore democracy in Afghanistan.

Good onya, mate! Keep your head down. The world needs drummers!

[blasterbeat]

I carry big loads where I work.

[slyone]

I'm presently an unemployed electrical engineer and CAD driver. A lot of what I do now goes overseas for a lot of companies :( If things don't get better soon, I'll start practicing the phrase "would you like to supersize that?"

Lyle

[Dedworx]

i teach drums as my "day"- really its an afternoon job. i'm gonna try and get a job in a music store close to where i live maybe. or a drum store in the city.

[aydee]

Reporter for the Daily Planet.





....also advertising / music production

[michael drums]

Reporter for the Daily Planet.





....also advertising / music production

Uhh...


Jimmy Olson, I presume? Hee...hee...

[aydee]

Uhh...


Jimmy Olson, I presume? Hee...hee...

Touche! You got me dead between the eyes : )

[michael drums]

Touche! You got me dead between the eyes : )

Well...

I wasn't tryin' to do THAT, aydee. ;-)


I need you alive to squeeze out more of your vast knowledge.


:-)

[Brundlefly]

I'm a video game artist, mainly focused on special effects. I spend most of my day making game characters catch on fire, electrocuted, poisoned, frozen, exploded, dismembered or disintegrated. Honestly, this is the only thing I'd rather do for a living besides playing drums, so I consider myself to be incredibly fortunate to be able to do it. I mean, how many people on this planet actually get paid to make zombie vomit? It's gotta be a very small number.

[helenadrumz]

home theater tech, flatscreen tvs. ant nuthin like it; WORD!!!

[SGT_Drummer]

Military Intelligence (yeah yeah oxymoron, heard it a billion times), and getting ready to start online school in May majoring in Entertainment Business.

[Aleks]

Flight Paramedic

..20..

[freebirdgdw]

Student :) My job is to get drunk and hang out with my mates whilst getting money off the government to do so.

[Holddrummer]

I'm the art director/copywriter/creative director/illustrator/designer for all marketing materials for the Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau.

And occasionally I freelance.

It IS work...and I'm thankful for it.

[hoytdrums]

I'm a cabinetmaker and I make custom stave and segmented snare drums on the side.

[freaky]

I work at a titanium plant here in town.

[DrumART Jim]

I'm the Owner, President, CEO, CFO, COO and Janitor of DrumART.com.

[Swol335i]

Real Estate Agent :)