What's your "day" job?

[Funkussionist]

I teach science at secondary school during the day.

[Benjamin,sweden]

biotech engineer student and part time excavator driver! beat that.

[blackbyrd]

School teacher and Football Coach

[dlm31]

Software Engineering student, soon to be graduating university and get a software engineering job.

[ryemann]

sparky!! (electrician)

[Meat the beat]

I run a company that specializes in tech logistics (sound, light, stages, power etc) for large third world events ... I'm also a firefighter

[wolfie]

Now: Drummer boy

Was: I used to build Helicoptors.

[fish?]

Information Systems Consultant

[Bloodlinejake]

Bagboy at a local grocery store

[Ian Williams]

At worksite: Logistics Supervisor, oil-field drilling rigs (far away from home).

At home: Husband and Dad duties.

[kevmac858]

high school student. haha

[andSometimesY]

I am a college student, and I work two jobs. I work as a bank teller during the week, and as a grass mower/backhoe driver on the weekends.

[DrumTechWright]

Drum Tech/ Pro Tools Operator


Currently working for Greg of 3 Doors Down.

[Skulmoski]

University Professor

[BENANEB]

Drum Tech/ Pro Tools Operator


Currently working for Greg of 3 Doors Down.

thats AWESOME. must be a really good time.

[panask]

I work as an art director in advertising agency.

[Connor stagg]

i work at a public access station making videos and whatnot and also a junior in high school

[danduffy1964]

Overnite On Air Classic Rock DJ .

[kazz]

I'm a drum department manager for Guitar Center.

[MikeM]

Electrical Engineer.

[bigdre]

I'm a Library Aide for The Los Angeles Unified School District. A step lower that a certified librarian.

Who would've thought.

[Drumatix]

I'm a Creative Arts Technician in a secondary school - training to be a further education lecturer in Music Technology!

[Andrewski]

I'm a drum technician at Don's Music City in Greensboro NC

[Curly]

Hey guys and gals...... Well now that you asked... What did I do?

Trade School - Radio and Television and Electrician
USN 1950 - 1959 Electronic Tech - HF/UHF Radio Operator
1959 - 1962 Electric Motor Winder and Trouble shooter
1962 - 1980 On the Road Musician. North to South - East to West
1980 - 2000 CIA - Department of State - US Army - Air Force - RAF - Foreign Legion
2000 Retired - On the Road Musician - Enjoying life as best I can - No worries
Now living in Arizona where it is a bit warm today 118 but so nice.

Thanks for asking......... Now back to the practice Pad..

[Pollyanna]

Currently an HR data analyst/statistician. Previous job I was designer/illustrator and database administrator (small place, broad roles). Before that legal secretary/paralegal. Basically a Jill of all trades and master of none.

I'm also a cartoonist :)

http://www.sangrea.net/free-cartoons/yarts_drums-brushes-clean.jpg

[drummingman]

I teach drums at a local music store.

[AAnimal]

I work as a line cook at Dennys
I have been working there for 2 years and I only get paid 8 bucks. Looking for a new job that isn't cooking.

[coco.]

I'm still at school :)

[theindian]

I work as a line cook at Dennys
I have been working there for 2 years and I only get paid 8 bucks. Looking for a new job that isn't cooking.

I hear ya man. I just quit my job as a cook at Ruby Tuesday. Not a good time to be unemployed but I am so tired of resturant work.

[the_drum_dad]

Unemployed :(

But, a mechanical engineer by trade.

[seanlame]

I work in the drum department at a Canadian music store called Long & Mcquade. I also teach 12 drum students at the moment.

[drummaniac42]

I own a drum shop :)

[KnockOut86]

HR Specialist

Gives me free time to check DW

[Nytak]

Software Engineer.. Lots of free time to browse the web, and a prime candidate for repetitive stress injuries.

[Bluecoyote]

Museum/Historic Site Curator. To be specific, I retired from Parks Canada (National Parks & National Historic Sites) 10 years ago!

[Abel]

College student, but over the summer I work as a "farm hand" on our family's farm.

[yesdog]

I am an auto technician, But got laid off. at least I am getting unemployment.
I am taking advantage of this right now to do some serious woodshedding I also play in two bands. I keep hearing the economy is getting better, it seems to be getting worse.

[groovemaster_flex]

On top of being a 1st year at York U, I teach drums/piano/theory at two music schools, do session work, and gig regularly with my jazz trio and acoustic-pop group.

I make enough money to put me through university and keep myself fed. Not enough for a car, or to move out though! Take out the university tuition and I'd be A-Okay! But I plan on moving to New York, and I have to get much better to be a session musician there!

[jkrisner]

I teach 5th grade science.

[Evil Six]

I work as a Firefighter here in Glasgow, more of a Day/Night job though!

[RBD1]

I manage a hi-rise oceanfront condomium.

Oh Joy!

Jeff

[Darbuka]

I run an Arabic drumming website by day and gig by night! Very lucky!!)
www.fingersoffury.com.au (http://www.fingersoffury.com.au)
www.darbukaplayer.com (http://www.darbukaplayer.com)

[DrummSTX0335]

Im a Pyrotechnician for Fireworks by Grucci.

And i currently own a shop that does special effects explosives for film when im not working on a professional fireworks display.

In better words, I get paid to blow shit up!

Jim

[RhythmDrums]

I'm a student in Graphic Design, in my last year now.

[Tropellor]

I work for the Songwriting Department of APRA (The Australian version of ASCAP or BMI). I also teach/gig frequently.

[JT1]

I'm a full time Graphic and Editorial designer. Seems to be a lot of graphic designers in here i guess drummers are the creative ones! =D

[bob2loud]

Partner in appliance service company. Drumming is a safe outlet for my job-related frustration. It helps me to maintain composure when I feel like screaming at an ignorant or rude customer.

[vintageludwigs]

In addition to live/studio gigs:

1. Run a teaching studio

2. Own a publishing company and author drumming education books for it.

3. Write commercial jingles.

[Filacterua]

Electrical Engineer.

Application Engineer - Rockwell Automation

[ANIMALBEATS]

well, anyone looking at my photos will know that im a male stipper, and recieve roughly $80.00 an hour.

If you want to see my money earning tool'(s) please mail me.

[FBDrummer]

commercial aviation, I work for a major airline. I work the ramp (aka load/unload aircraft) so stop packing so much crap. I've been working for the same company for 16 yrs, started when I was 19. I've worked ticket counter and gates as well but bags dont bitch so much lol.

Honestly If I could find another job that pays as well i would be out of aviation for good.

[thedrumninja]

Drummer - Jim Sutherland, Hookt Up, Jeurgen Kerth, Johnny Copland Band

Author - The Psychology Of Drumming

Producer - The Samuraiz

Blogger - http://thedrumninja.com

[DSCRAPRE]

I work at the local flea market pick'n up trash. Not the most "fun" but the pay is dece'

[DrummerSamP]

I'm a student studing music performance and I work at Tesco haha

[GRUNTERSDAD]

commercial aviation, I work for a major airline. I work the ramp (aka load/unload aircraft) so stop packing so much crap. I've been working for the same company for 16 yrs, started when I was 19. I've worked ticket counter and gates as well but bags dont bitch so much lol.

Honestly If I could find another job that pays as well i would be out of aviation for good.

So you're the one that steals stuff out of my suitcase huh?

[keep it simple]

Right now I'm starting up European operations for North American manufacturing companies.

[Rascul]

Right now, I'm an international criminal law student and parttime homework tutor

[Shadow]

I'm a web designer. i consider it a modest job, but i'm doing better than most of my musicially inclined friends. the vast majority of them are ghetto, lol. i'm lucky to be able to check this forum while i work.

Same here :-)

Cheers!

[Houstonartist]

I'm an abstract painter living in Houston. Jazz has always been an inspiration for my work. I have to always have a drum set to play on which is inspirational for my art. I can't play very well but I sound good with the soundtrack turned waaaay up! LOL

[drummerfluff]

Public transit specialist for the Department of Transportation

[Maple_Shells]

I run mobile crane anywhere from 8 ton to 600 ton. Mostly specialize in the 30-100 ton range. I work and live in Northern Alberta, Canada.

[Doug Masters]

I do this a few days a week. Wheee.......

[Fuzrock]

I'm a Computing Services Technician. At my company that means that I deal with hardware issues for all of our PC's. I also take care of all our off-site data storage.

[zildjank09]

I am an internet researcher, lot`s of hours spent searching the web for special customer`s..

[sufc.loyal]

Does that mean then that you research the internet.

Wow must be a good job, but dont you ever get bored of it,

[zildjank09]

Never, you will always come across something that puts a smile on your face.
No two days are the same, i can spend hours and hours at a time on the web and never get bored..
Time to get on with some work now as goes.

[Fishgopop007]

I'm a student (british education) Just about to leave to go off to college, to do a national diploma in music performance, music theory, along with the jazz and the big band as (hopefully) primary drummer :]

[Jessiah331]

I work at Sears full time, doing pretty much whatever they tell me (worked there less than a year and held three positions). How exciting!

And go to school full time for Radiology... Not exciting.

[moqtev]

I'm a soundengineer in my own studio...

[MisterMixelpix]

Counselor at a home for juvenile offenders.

[GRUNTERSDAD]

I work at Sears full time, doing pretty much whatever they tell me (worked there less than a year and held three positions). How exciting!

And go to school full time for Radiology... Not exciting.

The Radiology Dept. at the Hospital where I work seem to have more fun than anyone. A skill that will always be needed.

[KBadd]

I am a businessman in healthcare.

[Jessiah331]

The Radiology Dept. at the Hospital where I work seem to have more fun than anyone. A skill that will always be needed.

At least that's what I can hope for!

[Chilik]

I'm drummer and video editor!!

[Frost]

Butcher unfortunately, one of those easy to get into trades straight out of school when money is tight and you need to earn a living.

Looking at studying arts at uni, perhaps going on to do teaching.

[Jessiah331]

You know its funny you mention flying because I'm working on getting a job with the TSA!
woot

I'm thinking if this whole Radiology thing doesn't work out it wouldn't be too bad to be an air traffic controller. At least it'll pay for expensive drum addictions...

[Concrete Pete]

Hey Crew,

I'm a General Building Contractor.
Also an ex-union Ironworker (those crazy guys that build skeletal steel frames for hi-rises) an ex-union carpenter, and a former bodyguard. (don't ask!)

Now , as a sideline, I'm a professional (or would that be SEMI-pro?) drummer, and have a custom drum and percussion equipment store in NorCal.

Cheers,
C. P.

[BOOMBOXNOTATOY]

U.S. Marine Corps

I'm a T64-GE-413/416/416A engine mechanic for CH-53D's and E's.

Not really a day job as I work nights ;)

[scorch whammin]

I'm a Quality Engineer at Gulfstream Aerospace...:)

[Cris]

Professional workshy, unwashed fop. Living a life of unmitigated and happy poverty. My days consist of, normally getting up at 6am (for no reason at all) watch the telly, eat a sandwich, play the drums, drink a coffee and then play the drums again. On a busy day I might search the dog for ticks, play the drums and then eat a sandwich. Do I win five pounds?

[Crasher]

physician. fam. medicine. 2nd year resident.

[.altamont.]

I work in the videogame industry.
I'm a 3D character animator at Gameloft Montreal, the company that makes all the cool iPhone games.

[vtmathndrums]

Just finished my masters and just got a job teaching Math in a small high school in Virginia.

[JAHAN_ELX]

Currently a fulltime student, I study photograhy/photoimaging,
More of a hobby I wanted to learn more about

Still not sure what kind of career I want yet!

[mtd74]

Mortgage Banker for the past 12 years.

[Kenny Allyn]

This ...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k220/kennyallyn/Band%20shots/MOjOstack100.jpg

Oh and make the speaker cabinets you see behind me ....

[CjKillDeath]

I've been cutting hair for the past 4 years

[Squirltech]

GPS/Mobile Mapping Technician for a Land Surveying Firm.

[princecarspian]

Mortgage Banker for the past 8 years.
1.Yamaha Oak Customs
2.Pork Pie
3.Zildjian K Customs

[manderman]

I am a drug dealer
Drum dealer I mean, in a large music instrument distribution company.

[Zickosdrummer]

My wife and I own a candy and gift store in Norman, Okla. (candybasketok.com) Web site needs up dating but come and check it out.

[spantney]

Software Analyst for a independant financial advisory :)

[Red Menace]

Full time college student. On the last ear of my undergrad majoring in Religion and Applied Ethics.

I also work on campus and occasionally do kid's parties as a clown (no joke) although I've been waiting for the weather to cool down a bit. Ever go outside in 115 deg. weather wearing greasepaint?

[Spectron]

Analyst/Programmer - day

Husband/Dad/Guitarist/Bassist/drummer/recording engineer - nights&weekends
-peace

[richkenyon]

I'm a drummer! Do some teaching a few days & organise running a band etc.

[Forgiven]

Transmission builder for Caterpillar bulldozers. (Assembly worker)

[Inspired Drummer]

I get to drum all day for a living! I teach percussion classes, drumlines, and private drum lessons at a number of the schools around the area. I also play gigs and teach master classes in the evenings and weekends.

[DRockSteady]

I'm a Emergency Room Nurse that works the grave shift when all the creeps are out.

[mikeveny]

I drum ALL DAY!

I love being a professional drummer.

[Numberless]

I used to work as a busboy in an Italian restaurant but right now I'm a full time student, being a music major can be awfully time consuming sometimes.

[ricc333]

I'm an all-around computer geek for a teaching hospital here. If it has lights and buttons, we deal with it. My Dad and I have a DJ business, but these days I just deal with buying/repairing gear. I'm weighing the idea of opening up my home studio to other people later on, but I'm not sure if I want to do that.

[mutzy]

I'm a locksmith. Every 5 or so weeks I get afterhours work, which is how my drumming gear is financed. :P

[Siferatu]

I'm a janitor.

Picked up the sticks last month to fill the dull hours between waking up and going to work.

[Jhonson Lee]

[QUOTE=Siferatu;778837]I'm a janitor.

Picked up the sticks last month to fill the dull hours between waking up and going to work.[/]

[mitchelljd02]

I'm a Field Service Engineer for Laser, Water jet, and Grinding CNC's. I travel for my job, so I can only play my kit on the weekends at a 24hr climate controlled storage facility.

[Mark_S]

I'm a contract Software Engineer. Currently working on a temperature monitoring project, but also doing some IPhone development in my spare time (much more fun!).

This probably explains my tendancy to over-think and over-analyse things, including drum technique.

[diegobxr]

I'm a marketing assistant at the YMCA in Uruguay. :)

Cheers.

[Dennis "ZidjAn" Drummer]

I work at a post office. The people and the whole social thing is great but the work by itself sucks... but you`ll have to get money somehow right =D

[TravisFans]

I'm a machinist and i now i'm in small engine mechanic.
Like that pretty well !

[RMcSlash]

General Contractor/Designer specializing in Job Management
and Permit Facilitation for the overwhelmed Do-it-yourselfer. I actually enjoy the challenge of a Planning Department.

[braincramp]

Construction Manager for US Government Contractor -running construction @ DAFB currently have done projects for the IRS, VA's throughout the northeast and other government entities.

[Hellwyck]

I'm a promotor for local rock / metal bands

[Fabo]

Currently student at York, majoring history, looks like I'll end up with teaching, but not sure yet. Hard to find a part time job around here right now, so school is pretty much my only career/job.

[alparrott]

Freelance graphic designer, and applying for a job in state government. Plug for my business goes here (https://sites.google.com/site/lookoutsidedesign/) and here (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Look-Outside-Graphic-Design/188314097863568).

[alex19]

im a cabin fitter for speedy. i build all the cabins to spec for certain companies as they are all different.

[kaosotis]

6th grade math and science teacher.

[CorditeBackBeat]

At the moment I am on a hiatus but I usually work as both a "Leader of men" and a "Man with a gun".

More on both later.... :)

[stitch]

History teacher in highschool. Sometimes (not so often :) i really think that i should have done something else.....

[welshgit]

Farmer, in a small way. Diversified to woodland a few years back.

Al.

[Skulmoski]

Just jumped out of academia and back into project management. I am a project manager in an IT project management office for a $1.9 billion project. After two weeks of being overwhelmed, I am starting to find my feet. Maybe, just maybe I will be able to drum a bit this weekend.

Cheers all!

GJS

[Zickosdrummer]

History teacher in highschool. Sometimes (not so often :) i really think that i should have done something else.....

I'm diggin' that kit!

[VRemains]

I'm a college student but I took this semester off so right now my day "job" is playing drums all day =D

[Margresse]

Studying applied physics. So far, it hasn't payed much bills yet, but it's fun :)

[Turks]

I'm an ESOL teacher in an FE college.

[scorch whammin]

I'm a Quality Engineer working at a Aerospace Manufacturer..

[DeanOdgers]

Im a full time drummer thank god,
the idea of a 9-5 Job terrifies me

[Skwerly]

I'm a full-time freelance writer, author and blogger. Being my own boss has made me happier than I ever have been, by far. When I need money, I work. When I don't, I take a few days off.

Life, as they say, is good. :)

[MaryO]

Paralegal in a civil litigation firm. Need to sue anyone? :)

[Jim Mattingly]

Porn star until the alarm goes off. Then back to being a power plant engineer....

[OrangeAgent27]

College student and Navy reservist. Can't wait to be done with both!

[kissarmyfreak]

Soldier have been for over 18 years!

[inneedofgrace]

Soldier have been for over 18 years!

THANK YOU for your service!

[trepaning]

Statistical Analytics, Internet Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Multimedia Content Creation

[zarrdoss]

TIG MIG welder fabricator, works out good on making some custom drum components. I have been assembling Bronze and stainless steel statues for over 19 years, we are also dabbling in aluminum. I have worked in a sheet metal fabrication shop. For the most part I really like what I do because every piece is different and has its own set of challenges and some are memorials for soldiers, firefighters, political figures and some are freaking huge.

[Cyannetica]

I troubleshoot the internet on smartphones and laptop gongles for AT&T. I'm the countries first line of defense against the iPhone.

[Pimento]

Vroke hustler on a paper machine in a pulp mill, not bad, $30 an hour to work for half of my 12 hour shifts, weird shift schedule but it lets me jam lots, and the cash definitely finances my drum habbit. At least until my fiance finds out what it all really costs :P

[mediocrefunkybeat]

Student until August, when I start teacher training.

[Odd-Arne Oseberg]

I teach guitar, bass, drums, woodwinds and ensemble playing.

Don't gig much these days, which I used to do full time, but I'll probably start getting into it again pretty soon.

[cygnify]

I'm a Mechanical Engineer at a large international corporation that designs, manufactures, and services power plants. I specialize in Gas Turbines.

[Drummer Sarah]

I'm a cleaner...If you thought it was boring...you'd be right!
I would love to have a job as a drummer! I'm currently searching other career ideas in case the music thing doesn't happen. Confusing times.

[Thesleepingwell]

I work as a Laundry Operative for the NHS. Isn't too bad at all! My job is to wash dirty linen and dry clean linen that comes out of the wash. This also includes emptying massive machines, loading machines, weighing stuff up and generally being busy. It's okay.

Isn't as bad as some would think either...

[eddiehimself]

THANK YOU for your service!

+1

I'm currently an Engineering student, which is slightly different from most students since you actually have to do work...

[mediocrefunkybeat]

+1

I'm currently an Engineering student, which is slightly different from most students since you actually have to do work...

You've never met any Law or English students then! Personally, I'm part of an event team next week for our bi-annual exhibition. Not the most fun you can have with your birthday week.

[Drummer Sarah]

I work as a Laundry Operative for the NHS. Isn't too bad at all! My job is to wash dirty linen and dry clean linen that comes out of the wash. This also includes emptying massive machines, loading machines, weighing stuff up and generally being busy. It's okay.

Isn't as bad as some would think either...

Ah I worked for the NHS as cleaner in my last job. It wasn't too bad either. Hate where I work now.

[Thesleepingwell]

Ah I worked for the NHS as cleaner in my last job. It wasn't too bad either. Hate where I work now.

Nothing is worse than being in a job you hate, hope at some point you can find something better. Being happy with your job often helps.

[Drummer Sarah]

Nothing is worse than being in a job you hate, hope at some point you can find something better. Being happy with your job often helps.

Tell me about it. All the jobs that I would be happy in require a degree, so I better get on with choosing that! It's bloody pricey though.

[kimimila]

I work in retail, always have. Yay me. Hoping to get my photography business going more solid within the next year, so I can leave retail and shoot full time!

[eddiehimself]

You've never met any Law or English students then! Personally, I'm part of an event team next week for our bi-annual exhibition. Not the most fun you can have with your birthday week.

Notice how i put "most students" and not all students ;)

Anyway i have met people who were law and English students, in fact 1 family member and 1 godfather are both lawyers and my grandad was a leading english academic.

Tell me about it. All the jobs that I would be happy in require a degree, so I better get on with choosing that! It's bloody pricey though.

unfortunately you've missed the deadline to "only" pay just over 3 grand a year for a degree so either move to scotland or wales or alternatively you'll just have to put up with it, since i doubt they're going to go down...

[Drummer Sarah]

I work in retail, always have. Yay me. Hoping to get my photography business going more solid within the next year, so I can leave retail and shoot full time!

Photography is the direction I'm hoping to go for as well...you're a bit a head of me though!! I need to go to college and everything first :D

[Drummer Sarah]

Notice how i put "most students" and not all students ;)

Anyway i have met people who were law and English students, in fact 1 family member and 1 godfather are both lawyers and my grandad was a leading english academic.



unfortunately you've missed the deadline to "only" pay just over 3 grand a year for a degree so either move to scotland or wales or alternatively you'll just have to put up with it, since i doubt they're going to go down...

Oh yeah I know...I had the urge to go back to uni a couple of months ago and realised it was too late to get in before the price rise. Oh well :/

[kimimila]

Photography is the direction I'm hoping to go for as well...you're a bit a head of me though!! I need to go to college and everything first :D


Screw college! Just go shoot! ;-)

[sticksthedrummer]

I work as a lighting designer and technician in the film and tv industry

[OculusAires]

Telemarketer right now. In the future I hope I can earn money via the band and don't have to work. :)

[Drummer Sarah]

Screw college! Just go shoot! ;-)

Ha! I'll do both. Employers bang on about flaming qualifications all the time. It has to be done :D

[The Gedge]

Currently a GCSE student.
Hoping to either get an astrophysics/space science degree and find a job in that area or make money from my band as either drummer or singer (although I think the astrophysics is more likely).

[Skyking]

I'm a retired Air Force/Airline Pilot. My last flying gig was the 747. Now??? I 'm a nursing home administrator. That makes sense doesn't it? Just trying to do some good before I meet Saint Peter. LOL!!!

[aaajn]

Ha! I'll do both. Employers bang on about flaming qualifications all the time. It has to be done :D

I am so glad I went back and read the OP to this post. :-)

[larryace]

I was supposed to be a musician. And I was, for a few years. But I couldn't make enough money, so I hung up the sticks and looked for a job that paid me real money. I bounced around, did this and did that, eventually my older brother got me into his electrical business. A year later, in 1990, he left his business to join the electrical union. At that point I started my own company and took over the business contacts that had given my brother his work. So I've been an electrician for 22.5 years now. That's a long time to do something you really didn't want to do in the first place. Right now I am pretty fed up doing electrical work, but it lets me live where I do, which is awesome, and until my house is paid off in 2014, I will continue to be an electrician. After that I will scale waaaay back and play lots of gigs like I was supposed to do in the first place.

[KBadd]

I am a schlep working for the man who is holding me down and constantly taking more of my money to spend on dumb things so etc etc etc...................you get the point.

[nitin.virat]

I am an architect because they got to know through an exam that my aptitude is suitable to be an architect. I never even knew what an architect do. and i still Wonder., :P
i work in Delhi office of a london based planning and architecture firm Chapman Taylor.

[alfthan]

Hmm, I am working in area of IT as a some sort of supervisor in global company named Teradata. That is all about it. :) I like it still.

[guiltydrummer716]

Linemen for a utility.

[kettles]

Full time business student, part time camera man for a TV company which broadcasts horse racing. still don't know what I want to do with my life :P

[aaajn]

I am a schlep working for the man who is holding me down and constantly taking more of my money to spend on dumb things so etc etc etc...................you get the point.

Me too, right on brother.

[leesathedrummer]

Well, I really don't have a day job persay. I play music for a living and to suppliment my income, I officiate weddings as a Reverend.

[jofizzm]

I'm a cook for a catering company. I love the hell out of my job.

[DrumDoug]

I work for the government of California shoving papers from one side of my desk to the other.
I work for the DMV and got tired of getting yelled at by customers in the field office so I promoted to headquarters. I now write reports and answer letters. I hate it. Sitting in a cubicle for 8 hours a day sucks. My back hurts from sitting too much and the more I do the more I realize how much government money we waste on crap. By the time people get to a level where they can go something about it, they don't care anymore. I hate the fact that I spend all day and expend all my energy into something that has nothing to do with my life. I hate that I can't get a better gig because I have no flexibility in being able to gig. I can't leave early on Fridays to get to a club, or take a couple of days off to go to a casino gig. I'm thinking about quitting and trying to gig and give lessons. We could live on what my wife makes but it would be tight. I'm just not sure I want to be that irresponsible. I also don't want to be this miserable for the next 30 years until I retire. By then I will be too old to gig much.

[bigiainw]

I manage a team of social workers, working with adults with disabilities and other issues.

I get so frustrated sometimes I need to play drums to survive.

Iain

[kettles]

I work for the government of California shoving papers from one side of my desk to the other.
I work for the DMV and got tired of getting yelled at by customers in the field office so I promoted to headquarters. I now write reports and answer letters. I hate it. Sitting in a cubicle for 8 hours a day sucks. My back hurts from sitting too much and the more I do the more I realize how much government money we waste on crap. By the time people get to a level where they can go something about it, they don't care anymore. I hate the fact that I spend all day and expend all my energy into something that has nothing to do with my life. I hate that I can't get a better gig because I have no flexibility in being able to gig. I can't leave early on Fridays to get to a club, or take a couple of days off to go to a casino gig. I'm thinking about quitting and trying to gig and give lessons. We could live on what my wife makes but it would be tight. I'm just not sure I want to be that irresponsible. I also don't want to be this miserable for the next 30 years until I retire. By then I will be too old to gig much.

dude, quit your job. I cringed just reading that.

[GRUNTERSDAD]

Well, I really don't have a day job persay. I play music for a living and to suppliment my income, I officiate weddings as a Reverend.

This site could use a Reverend from time to time.

[Doctor Dirt]

Whats a day job! Like removing heads and all hardware and cleaning shells and repacking lugs. I do that every 2 years or so, so yeah thats my day job every two years. I used to practice drums alot but I got so damn good I don't need to cause its embarrassin' to be outstanding at times!!! Oh yeah I nap alot and dream alot tooooooo!!!!! Elvin "Doc" Jones.

[Ian Williams]

A preacher of the Judas Priest temple...

[Netz Ausg]

I'm a Wholesale Merchandiser at an international footwear manufacturer/distributer/retailer. I like my job - I wish I could play for a living, but I'm quite passionate about the footwear industry.

[Loewra827]

I was a full time college student, then stopped going to college after 2 years, worked at a factory for 6 months I loved that job, quit the factory now getting ready for private drum lessons to prepare myself to try to gain admission into a music school

[mellanslag]

I am a slave of the royal Swedish realm National Agency for Education, i think it is called?

[Lex]

I work for the government of California shoving papers from one side of my desk to the other.
I work for the DMV and got tired of getting yelled at by customers in the field office so I promoted to headquarters. I now write reports and answer letters. I hate it. Sitting in a cubicle for 8 hours a day sucks. My back hurts from sitting too much and the more I do the more I realize how much government money we waste on crap. By the time people get to a level where they can go something about it, they don't care anymore. I hate the fact that I spend all day and expend all my energy into something that has nothing to do with my life. I hate that I can't get a better gig because I have no flexibility in being able to gig. I can't leave early on Fridays to get to a club, or take a couple of days off to go to a casino gig. I'm thinking about quitting and trying to gig and give lessons. We could live on what my wife makes but it would be tight. I'm just not sure I want to be that irresponsible. I also don't want to be this miserable for the next 30 years until I retire. By then I will be too old to gig much.

I have always found it strange and actually terrible that offices in America consist of bloody cubicles treating workers like drones. I don't think any other country in the world has that system, offices here have the desks of workers directly put next to one another, so that human communication is at least possible.

Don't be a drone in the system. Be yourself with whatever you do, you're not doing anyone a favor with this. Quit your job man.

[kettles]

Or do yourself a favor and watch Office Space!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QQdNbvSGok&feature=related

[aaajn]

I was a full time college student, then stopped going to college after 2 years, worked at a factory for 6 months I loved that job, quit the factory now getting ready for private drum lessons to prepare myself to try to gain admission into a music school

That's pretty cool, best of luck and success.

[broheim]

I'm a web developer for a regional sports network. It's a great job and this company makes more money every year, but I'd rather play music for a living.

[MN02]

I'm an attorney - haven't decided how I feel about it yet. Interestingly, I almost became a Reverend - went to seminary before law school.

[GRUNTERSDAD]

I'm an attorney - haven't decided how I feel about it yet. Interestingly, I almost became a Reverend - went to seminary before law school.

Boy, that's a dichotomy of jobs.

[danduffy1964]

Overnite on air rock radio host:-)

[UnionCraig]

Production manager for a concert promoter.

[Rock-It Cargo Ed]

I move musical gear around and around the world for Rock-It Cargo.

[drumkat]

I am a Critical Care Registered Nurse, working in Intensive Care. I was a male escort for female clients while I was at university.

[Hondo]

747 First Officer (co-pilot) for a major US airline-

[scottymac]

Well Intervention Engineer offshore for a Norwegian Company.