What's your "day" job?

[Mykill]

Thread title says it all. What are the skills that pay your bills?

[MECHT4NK]

I'm a student and want to work in gamedevelopment one day. besides that I work as a freelance programmer just to have some money.

[Wegadrummer]

I am student now, i am becomming a teacher... i also work with dicabled children 1 day aweek.
spare time: Drumming of course, skateboarding and snowboarding..

[Alk3fan]

I'm a junior in highschool. After that, i drive over to work where i clean buildings, small school, church, dr.'s offices, and some office buildings. So you could call me a janitor. :D

[Doom]

I work in a curtain shop. Manly as hell.

[sloppyjoe]

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

[Jesper Varn]

I'm the head chef at a small place. I've been there since January, due to my daughter's birth last year. Before the place I work at now, I was the sous-chef of one of the biggest, busiest places in Stockholm (and therefor Sweden), but it became too tiresome with a baby at home.

I hope to get back into the "real restaurant action scene" sometime next year, to keep my career going in the right direction.

[glynes]

I'm in my 37th year as an "Administrative Professional" ... what used to be called a secretary. For the last 5-1/2 years I've worked for a civil engineering/land surveying company where they call me a 'Project Administrator', and pay me rather well for typing, filing, answering phones, keeping them organized and out of trouble ... the actual work is somewhere between babysitting a bunch of 2-year-olds, and herding cats.
I currently have a 27-mile comute, which takes me from 90 mintues to 2-1/2 hours in the morning and over an hour at night ... needless to say, I'm actively looking for a job closer to home.
I've had some great jobs (and some not so great!) in my career ... 3 years for the US Navy as US Project Secretary on the Joint US/UK Sonar Program, which got me a trip to sea on a British Navy ship; and Office Administrator for the company that wrote the training programs for the Navy F-14 Pilots at TopGun, which got me ... uh ... well ... never mind that! (**tee hee**).
My job is merely a sideline to allow me to keep a roof over my head, and food in the pantry. If I could find a way to make a living with the whole 'work' aspect of the thing, I'd be on it in a heartbeat. Work takes up far too much time I'd rather be devoting to things I love and enjoy (such as, oh, say, drumming!).

[drummerboy]

I'm a 4th grade student...

[DogBreath]

Usually I go into the homes of wealthy women, and I charge them $50 an hour.



Did I mention that I train their dogs?

[somedrummer]

Usually I go into the homes of wealthy women, and I charge them $50 an hour.



Did I mention that I train their dogs?

HAHAHAHAHAHA Good one DB

I'm a senior in High School. Just couldn't help but to one-up Alk3...

[theduke86]

Taking music at school.... teaching and playing are my jobs.

[largo61]

I am a sophmore in high school. I am going to be taking law inforcement next year, And over the summer I work at the golf course. It is the best paying job a sophmore can get in all of the county.

[NUTHA JASON]

i'm a school teacher... go figure.

[drummerboy]

i'm a school teacher... go figure.

I wish you were my teacher...your cool!

[riotstand]

I'm a student, currently doing my A-levels!

[aspenleaf]

I'm a painter (oil paintings). Before that I played drums for a living.

[onemat]

I'm an Operations Manager for a large service company. I want to retire early and just play drums. Me wife has other ideas of course.

[Garvin]

I work for State Farm insurance............

[NickB]

I work in a law firm. I always have my sticks and pad availalable. The real nice part is, there is always a vacant office to practice in during lunch time.

[cjl71178]

I work for a HVAC company in Pennsylvania. I'm basically the warehouse guy (shipping and recieving). This is only my third job I've ever had in my entire life. I first worked for a plumbing & heating company, then worked at a music store (where I also used to teach), and now my current job...I can't seem to get away from plumbing! LoL.

I'm going to take my civil service test for a job opening at a post office next week! I need to start making more money...too many drum stuff I want!

[Drummistic]

I am working as Research Associate on a Transportation Research Institute at North Carolina State University.

[Thumper1518]

I'm a lawman, currenly a Lieutenant and section commander. Started playing drums back when a career in law enforcement was nowhere near my idea of the future. Go figure. My department has several drummers in it, including another lieutenant. Drumming is one of the best de-stressors I know. Besides, do you know how much trouble I'd be in if I treated suspects like I do my Evans G2's?

[hateplow]

I recently graduated from college, and am the "Crew Chief/Director" at a television station. Pushing buttons for a living man...can't beat it. PLUS I get to hire all the college interns
I was able to set up my kit in one of the television studios and record some stuff with company equipment, until a rather expensive camera lens was destroyed.

[glynes]

I'm a lawman ... My department has several drummers in it ...

This seems to be pretty common. If you haven't already, check out Billy Ward's forum (www.billward.com), and catch up on his activities with the NYPD drummers ... he started working with them after 9/11, and will be marching with them ... in uniform ... in the Thanksgiving Day Parade!!

If I were to ever get nabbed for something (which couldn't possibly be anything worse than jay-walking, I assure you!), I'd hope to get cuffed by another drummer ... we do tend to take good care of our own! 8-)

[themightygreegor]

I'm the director and a teacher at a small language school in NE China. It is beginning to interfere with my drumming, though, so I'm going to quit after my current contract and go back to the U.S. for the first time in TEN YEARS. I am nervously looking forward to it.
Gregor

[BrokenGlass]

I work for Electronic Data Systems doing computer tech support for Nextel Employees on the corporate level. It pays the bills. I wish more than anything I could make a decent living just playing drums.

[DTKBigDawg]

I am a manager of system and network engineers for a major online brokerage firm. Not exactly the most exciting thing in the world, but it's a living.

[ray wong]

I'm doing product marketing in a bank.

[Servbot]

I work part time at an apple store (complete computer nerd) and I attend community college!

[CraigG]

Have been in Architecture for 18 years, mostly commercial and healthcare, now the director of design for a residential developer.

[sly1965]

Sales manager in industrial tools and hardware distributor since 10 years,before that i used to play full time in an original and covers rock band.I just needed to make some money so i quit playing rock'n'roll lolllll :)

[Sonor Drummer]

I'm an Industrial Electrician.Big Pipe.........Big Wire!

Killer Drum Kit!!!

[Dano3000]

I'm a "Technical Support Specialist" for an Industrial Electronic Controls Manufacturer. "Sonor Drummer" has probably wired some of our stuff. :)

[dwjosh]

I'm a car dealer in South Carolina

[Jookbox]

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.

[JavaDrummer]

I'm a chef, and my family and I own a cafe....

[Sonor Drummer]

I'm a "Technical Support Specialist" for an Industrial Electronic Controls Manufacturer. "Sonor Drummer" has probably wired some of our stuff. :)

That's Very Possible ;-)

[ale52]

I have my own local computer repair business. It's a living...sigh. 20 years ago I played music full-time, travelled to most of the Western US and Canada doing shows and dance gigs. Lots of fun but glad to be out of it at my age.

[Lovethydrum]

I'm a student at Univ. of California, Davis. I also intern in sacramento.

I'm learning japanese and doing premed there. I hope to start a private practice with some fellow buddies i have in the same field.

I have no place to drum in this area and haven't really had chances to jam since i moved to college 3 years ago, so if anybody has a place a rusty drummer could chill and drum near Cali's capital, hit me up =)

[gr82bagn]

I'm a teacher in network technologies and IT Dept. Chairman for Dover Business College. It's a great job and I work with some great people. Oh yeah it nice making the student stress, part of the perks. [IMG]

[James_E]

Software Engineering Team Lead at ATI Technologies in Toronto Ontario. I work on multimedia accelerato chips for cellphones.

[Casper "DrPowerStroke" Paludan]

I work part time at an apple store (complete computer nerd) and I attend community college!
Ahh, so maybe you can tell me why Quicktime 7 sound stutters on my machine everytime I try to watch drummerworld vids? It's driving me nuts...
Thanks in advance, DPS

[Casper "DrPowerStroke" Paludan]

I am an immunologist/cell biologist and I am a team leader in a pharmaceutical company where I work on stem cells. Adult stem cells, I should add. DPS

[Rickenbacker]

I'm a student and hope to work in an advertising agency at the near future.
Now I'm working at the wear-shop [collecting money for new drum-kit ; ]

[Led Opeth]

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

[Bipitta]

Retail merchandiser -- glorified stock boy for clothes and useless department store toys!

Woo!

[kenzo]

Hey.

I take care of chids after school, an some times i'm a school teacher.
And in the weekends i drive a big truck.
Thats was I do.

[foursticks]

I sit on my ass doing nothing but play drums or watch tv..... its a great living

[SleightOfHand]

Um school :)
Going to get a job busing soon.

[TitanSound]

I work in Major Works planning (repairs) for my local council.

I have an interview tomorrow for a Systems Admin job though :)

[WhoAreYou]

I work for a training department and I spend all my time developing online multimedia training modules (video, animation etc.) ... it's fun!

[Sticksman]

Part-timer at Jamba Juice!!! Yay me!!

[nhzoso]

I operate a power plant( Kinda like Homer but it's not nuclear)...

[WeatherKing]

My forum name is a giveaway...I'm a meteorologist on radio, not TV.


More info here...
http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7

[rendezvous_drummer]

I work at THE MOVIE THEATRES!!! FREE MOVIES!

[stianr]

I'm sort of an electrician. Working on a metal-facotory; fancy that!

[RockDrummer]

I'm a junior high student and I dont have a job YET but I planning to get a job as a busboy at my local golf course/resteraunt

[Builder]

I have been a practitioner and instructor of Kenpo Karate for 19 years now. Opened a school here in the sleepy little town of Bruce WI in 2002 and have been doing that ever since. As you can imagine I don't hold a lot of aggression, beating the crap out of students and beating the crap out of my drums. I'm too tired at the end of the day. Ciao Builder

[Superlow]

IT support specialist. I work for a Biotech compnay that manufactures drugs for schizophrenia, diabetes, and drug dependence. A job just like any other, I just get more toys to play with.

[Stu_Strib]

I'm an Occupational Instructor. I just left a job teaching foreign language to military people, and am trying to transistion into teaching for a large government agency.

Edit: I am substitute teaching at the American High School here on the Air Force Base and I teach drums at a British Grammar School.

[Bryan]

I also get to play with lots of toys. I'm a heavy equipment mechanic for a rental company. So when some idiot messes up a $500,000 excavator I get to fix it.

[Tribal-Flame-kindaguy]

I'm a pilot for a fractional aircaft ownership company.

[newbie]

I am a grade 9 high school student hoping to get an honours (Canadian Spelling) fine arts diploma in music along my high school diploma. From there I hope to go to University and have a professional career as a percussionist

[dingbat]

I am a LVN/vocational nurse, recently out of nursing school and new to the profession. I will continue on with getting a RN/registered nursing license within the next 2 years while working as a vocational nurse.

[drumbig]

I own a furniture store called Krupp Furnishings, I am the third generation in my family to own this store. I am also an interior designer. We have also started a moving service since we already have the trucks and manpower. I love my job it is a fun relaxed environment and if there are any other salesman out there you know how fun that can be.

[Icenn]

Im a cook at a small french restaurant. It pays the bills.

[kzdruma]

I have the best "day job"! I sit around a music store all day a play the electronic drum sets when im really really bored. A couple days of the week I give lessons to littler kids! Its awesome!

[Kaden]

I'm an artist: I get to build really trippy little mechanisms all day, and sell 'em to rich folks. I'm also writing a 'DIY Projects for Geeks' book for O'Reilly Media.

See my work at http://www.eccentricgenius.ca

Go figure...

K

[clint-o-matic]

I'm a Graphic Designer in the Marketing dept of a Network Security Company. Also do freelance work on the side. Check out www.clint-o-matic.com for some of my work.

[Laika.]

Student in the morning. Then i sit on my arse for the rest of the afternoon watching tv and playing drums, of course.
I'd love to go to the music business and management uni in london, and maybe become a producer, band manager or stuff like that.

[Drumsword]

(But its next to a rec park and beach where pretty ladies like to go.)...............cool, I'm a maintenance supervisor at a Hotel where the pretty ladies like to sleep....

[Darmikalus]

grade 11 student..also i work pert time in the bakery at an A&P...cushiest job ever
im looking into teaching kids too, $15 an hour to some kid in the burbs, im just waititng to rebuild my chops (2 week lapse cuz of new nieghbor. had to get mute pads) and im in 3 school bands..anything but sleeping is pretty much my spare time

[ZildjianMike]

I service strong earthquake recorders all over California and Nevada for the United States Geological Survey.

Check out my House of Blues solo
http://www.x-syndrome.com/twofaced.wmv

[toxegendrummer]

I work at Kmart Cleaning Shelves and Bringing Stock to the front of the shelves

[LumberjackIvan]

I am a student majoring in Astrophysics. I plan pick up a minor in Astrobiology.

[Coz]

Sign Maker (for local Municipality) by day....

Rock Star by Night!!!!!!!!!!!

[CHASEdrummer.]

I'm a college student majoring in only God knows what and I'm admissions counselor for the school I attend. At least it pays the debts piled on by my true love...

[jpekarek]

West Coast, Asia and UK field service manager for a semiconductor equipment company.

[ibangdrums]

I am a college student. i work at Starbucks Coffee Company and teach drum lesson and play gigs. Pretty good money... oh yah and i sale stuff on ebay. Pretty much my girl and music and family are my life.

[moparfan]

Shopforeman/Lead Technician at a Phoenix Honda car dealership...Earnhardt Honda.

[Alex]

Washing dishes at a restaurant- The Red Dot in Osgoode, Ontario, Canada. sounds fun eh?

[OldHippy]

I'm an engineer and use 3d modeling to design parts for engines. Been in this business for over 30 years (before we had computers even) but only 2 years in drumming. I don't advise any young person to go into engineering. Jobs are going overseas and there are lots of unemployed engineers.

[WeatherKing]

This note is for Whitey who posted over in the Off Topic Lounge...that thread has now been directed here.

I was in the AF for 11 years and just got out almost 3 years ago. I made Tech but got out before pinning on. My career went like this....

I started out as a crew chief on C-130's. I loved it...it was just the job I wanted going into the service. Lots of great experience, great travels, etc. and fantastic training. There was a point after a TDY over in your neck of the woods, Ramstein, that I realized I didn't want to pursue aircraft mainenance after the military. So my crossroads came after I returned stateside and decided to crosstrain to weather. One of the best decisions of my life aside from marrying my wife!

I was able to extend my AF career long enough to just about finish a bachelors and get all sorts of experience in weather before separating. I wasn't planning on a retirement and knew I wanted to get out only AFTER I got enough training and education to make it on the civilian side. That's why I extended my enlistent just enough to get forecasting school and more college under my belt. I saw too many kids getting out without taking advantage of the FREE education. Soak it all up and get as many classes as you can. Go ahead and see if there is another career track in the AF...it could be anything. Try something that would allow you a decent schedule so you can take more classes. Who cares if it's pushing papers or whatever....get some college credits! Look into getting your Airframe/Powerplant license so you can apply your metal fab work to a civilian airport. One of my buddies did that same thing and is doing very well. You need that certificate on the outside!

That AF experience got me a job right away back home after moving back. My boss told me in my first review that he could tell I worked as a professional before which was the single biggest compliment of my career!

So, just don't fret right now and just think about what you would like to do as a career and see if it matches with something in the AF right now...then get some classes going.

I went through the same thing trying to plan my life but it's not going to happen overnight. It takes time. Sometimes things fall in your lap, other times you have to really work at figuring this out. There were two kinds of people in the AF...those who just skated along doing just the job and nothing else, and those who used the AF as a stepping stone to a bigger and better career. Who knows, you may just continue up to Chief someday...just don't suddenly shut yourself off to those options right away.

Good luck!

[Warlock]

I'm an Information Systems Analyst in the Military.

[gasypo]

I am a HS spanish teacher and track/cross country coach.

[BeBop]

I work as Technical Project Manager for the German subsidiary of the world's largest ISP and Content Provider (who could that be? :) ), located in Hamburg.

[Stu_Strib]

I am a HS spanish teacher and track/cross country coach.

Sweet! I want to be a HS German teacher and cross country coach!

[ElvinBaRkerDennis13]

im a painter for a painter, im going for my contractor liscensce this summer and i wprk at Jersey mikes..its a sub shop, round abouts here its pretty goos, and stu all i have to say to you is that i took german t my first three years of high school, and its very popular back here in the states, if you want to be a german teacher, there is a lot of work overhere, but i dont blame you for staying over in europe man...did i mention im stilla senior in high school??

[leo_battery]

hello im,live in cuba and beside drumming i work with computers and programing of software and web pages also im a metal drummer in a band but i dont earn any money with that.god luck to all workers

[IronCobraPTW]

8th grade student
been playing drums for 4 years

[countaferfer]

Well, right now I'm bumming off of my parents.
I'm going on a mission for my church in about 2 months, and until then I'm selling guitar cables with my band.
That's about it.....
The mission will be 2 years, and I'm going to school after that.

[Big Al']

gday there. i am an automotive technition on german valiants(aka mercedes benz), but just finished schooling and trying to get a job teaching in the automotive industry. i also play darts and have the odd drink of scotch!

[The_Chaotic_One]

I work for Tama/Ibanez' Australian supplier as a drumtech/storeman...

www.australismusic.com.au

[bonham990]

I dont have a job right now im only in grade 9! :)

[Melvin]

Well I'm a cook but I want to become a full time drummer. I live for music, it's my passion!

[Davidb59]

I'm a lawyer looking forward to retirement! only 18 years to go.

[photon]

I'm a Policy Analyst/Negotiator in Canada's federal public service......

[Ksquared]

Well University student in Bonn Germany.

[timebandit]

I am a construction foreman , I over see about 42 people on a costruction site.by the end of the day all i want to do is come home and play the drums !!!

[mek55]

I work in golf maintenance.I start at 4am and I'm done at noon. Then it's off to the barn to beat some skins and drink some cold ones.

[beatsMcGee]

i work at home depot, and US attorneys office for the easter district of north carolina.. ( yea i know it sounds white collar and all, but i got the job cuz i know the top dog there and i play poker with him.. haha)

want to be a full time musican--PROFESIONALLY...

[pimp_my_RIDE]

I am a grade 8 student, but during the summer i get 400 bucks for drumming, thats right. It's cause of a pragram called air cadets that im in(six weeks equals 400 bucks)

[Mdrummer]

Security Officer,
job sucks but I have to eat

[sdpatton]

Software/Firmware Engineer, Cisco Systems, Richardson, TX

[LumberjackIvan]

Full-time student majoring in astrophysics and hopefully music.

[Lil' Drummer Boy]

full time 7th grader and a hopeful future cici's pizza crewmember

[Bill Lumbergh]

Translator/interpreter in a Japanese patent firm -- soon to be freelance (I hope).

Was semi-pro drummer for a while but got sick of people telling me how to play.

[CadmiuM]

Unemployed Currently, Finding a job in Highschool is hard.

But, i've got applications at Bi-Lo, Chuck E. Cheese, Local Restaurants, and New Brookland Tavern (A local place where alot of concerts are held in South Carolina)

[Mid Life Crisis]

I'm an Institutional Wealth Management Client Service Officer in a Southeastern Bank. Came back to drumming after not having played since I was 17 - it's a real fountain of youth for me! I'm already playing in a praise band at our church and serving as an occasional practice mule for a local band.

[doublestrokeroll]

I work for a chemical company in sales. I have been drumming for 34 years (47 now) and for me it's something that should always be fun. Although I get paid when our 4 piece band does local gigs, I wouldn't ever want to do it full time because it then becomes work instead of play. I also teach a couple of kids evenings and weekends. I have tapered back on that because of the time involved; at one time I had 4 of them and it was quite a bit with everything else going on.

[burnthehero]

I finally got a job working for a sign shop. I must say, it feels great to be making money again. Wish I was making more, but I'll just have to work my way up.

[MAX ZNAEVSKY]

I'm selling metal rolling products for building and metal-construction. But now I sit at home within four months, has broken a knee ...

[SOGdrummer]

Financial Planner, specialize in retirement planning and charitable gifting planning.
Love being my own boss....

[jollymosher]

Well, right now I'm bumming off of my parents.
I'm going on a mission for my church in about 2 months, and until then I'm selling guitar cables with my band.
That's about it.....
The mission will be 2 years, and I'm going to school after that.
Reply With Quote

fellow mormon im guessing... if so, hello, if not, hello anyway... haha good luck on ur mission, ejoy it, u wont get to play on a computer for 2 years *evil laugh*


im a high school student, can you tell?

[Class A Drummer]

Goin to school is my day job. When iget home i watch tv and fall asleep till 7. Go eat dinner, watch tv till 10 do hw, go on dw post, go back watch tv till 4 in the morning, sleep restart.

[KLittle123]

I am a welder's helper (I'd say apprentice but that sounds dumb). WOOOOO

[GRUNTERSDAD]

I am a Supervisor/ SCD Alternate in the supply side of a Hospital. WE were just named one of the top 100 Hospitals in the US. Big Whoop. Bangin the drums doth relieve the stress.

[WHF 19]

I am a Border Patrol Agent in Montana. You know we have to keep out those canucks.

[paris72]

Logistics and Order Management.

I see that enough prouct is produced,scaled, loaded and shipped on time. Fun!



Not

[jamsjr44]

I am Director of Environmental Services/Safety Compliance - for 356 bed Nursing/Rehab Center in CT. Currently have about 32 people who work under me, great staff!

Used to design websites, install networks, fix computers when I had the time, still will do a website every now and then...

[lildrummerman03]

I type up documents and files for my dad's buisness whenever I feel like it for $10 an hour. It's nice, 'cuz I can come home at 10PM, and type for 2 hours then hit the sack by midnight! I am typing all the time anyways!

Rob

[mind_drummer]

I'm a computer network security specialist for a Canadian University.

[GRUNTERSDAD]

I am Director of Environmental Services/Safety Compliance - for 356 bed Nursing/Rehab Center in CT. Currently have about 32 people who work under me, great staff!

Used to design websites, install networks, fix computers when I had the time, still will do a website every now and then...

Is that an HCA hospital????

[AndrewZ]

I am a commodity buyer/purchaser.

[jamsjr44]

Is that an HCA hospital????


HCA Hospitial??

It's a long term care nursing home, with assisted living apartments and short term stay rehab...

[ns3476]

I need a job. Any suggestions for places that will hire someone who is 15? it seems like everyone wants someone who is 16.

[jorn]

I am a managing director - stressful at times, but pays for the drums :-)

[leo_dyer13]

I am an Investigative Analyst for a credit card processor

[Harakirie]

i get home from school at 5 o clock Then i gotto my girlfriend for veery long , so i cant really do anything more but play drums for houres and houres till im full of sweat or the doorbell rings cuz of people wanting to sleep :P
but when i have more time i like to lawn mow other peoples back jards and stuff to get some cash .---- for more drum stuff of curse xD

[jollymosher]

i have 2 summer jobs. 1 of them is helping my uncle with the 3 hay cuttings at the farm. (200$ per cutting) and the second is pool covering. about 7-8 grand a summer.. not bad for 15...

[figure_02]

Goin to school is my day job. When iget home i watch tv and fall asleep till 7. Go eat dinner, watch tv till 10 do hw, go on dw post, go back watch tv till 4 in the morning, sleep restart.

Dude, you never actually play drums? :O

Im going to school, but in the weekends I work at a large kitchen to gain some money, drumming is an expencive hobby!

[Mediocrefunkybeat]

Dude, you never actually play drums? :O


I think that's pretty obvious to be honest.

Figure, you have a lovely kit. Drum stuff is far too expensive to young pups like us!

[Bigfoot]

I'm working full-time in a Music Store in Cork, Ireland.

[Audun_D]

I work as a full time bum. It's hard work pepole! Other than beeing a bum I go to school.... After the summer vecation, I'm startin High School

I can't spell, and I don't know how to express certain words.....

[DrummerMom]

I am a stay at home mom. Before that I taught computer lab to K-5th grade students at Tara Elementary in Bradenton, Florida (1992-1999).


I'm a car dealer in South Carolina

You aren't that far from me. I'm In Simpsonville.

[Fishonabike]

I'm the IT dept for a major bicycle and aftermarket parts distributor just outside of Seattle. In other words... I'm a geek. :p

[Jookbox]

work at guitar center corporate, currently working on the new website.... and yeah i get my stuff really cheap :)

[stillgroovin]

I am a paid Fireman.

[cdrums21]

I am the president of a health and fitness franchise. www.intrivah.com

[BarryBuchanan]

Im sitting my A levels (uk) and have exams atm (phyiscs, history, biology)

Part from that im a bum with a drum and i play in nochaa giging almost everyweek :)

www.myspace.com/nochaa

[negativeattitude]

I'm an laser programmer for a metal fabricator. We make any and everything out of stainless, carbon steel, and aluminum. We've made parts for NASA, the military, Nextel Cup and Busch Series cars, and probably just about every street sweeper you've ever seen! That's what I do.

[vernthemerciless]

I work in Diversity at the University of Southampton. We make sure we don't break the law with regards to equality issues and set up best practice initiatives. etc...

[pcmckay]

I am the Drumming Instructor for a troubled teen program called The Alldredge Academy. We use drumming circles as part of the students therapy. I organize drum circles, teach traditional West African drum rythms, and the students play on Ashikos that I help them build. We perform out in public at local schools, senior centers, or local festivals and fairs. The drumming helps the students to reconnect, builds confidence, and teaches them how to work as a group. The drumming helps the students to focus and strive for a "one drum" sound. I feel that I am blessed to be a part of such a great program, and help these kids to find their way. It is really rewarding to watch these kids make a transition into becoming a positive individual, and to make a living not only helping kids but doing what I love to do more than anything else. Never stop drumming!

[moogoogaipan]

I'm a Dayside Backroom worker at Target. Probably the best job outside of having an actual career.

[pingride]

I work in a supermarket- boooooring- but at least I can practise drums on the checkout, its set out really well for that. bosses get annoyed though.

[LargeJoe]

im a chimney sweep.. and i install stoves!

ha. people don't believe chimney sweeps still exist.

[radeq]

Im ending my school and already workin as a financial consultant for two years

[pcmckay]

im a chimney sweep.. and i install stoves!

ha. people don't believe chimney sweeps still exist.

Thank God for chimney sweeps! I wish we had some where I live. I'm a volunteer firefighter and every year when the cold weather hits everyone cranks up their wood stoves and fire places and they are in shock when the side of their house is on fire. They don't clean out their chimneys! All of that build up ignites and then they call us. I tip my hat to you sir, you have a very important job!

[DIZZY DRUMMER]

Administrator for the Maternity Unit at a local hospital

[crdn]

I am currently a Lieutenant serving as a Watch Commander for a police department. I'm a gradutae of the FBI National Academy and previously served as a military police soldier in the U.S. Army, active, Operation Desert Shield Desert Storm. I've been with my current agency for thirteen years.

[ness]

im a highschool student, after school i work at a gas station for 3 hours a day 6 days a week. this summer im taking a graphic design class so hopefully i can go farther in that.

[Yogman]

I'm an instrument engineer in a recycled fibre mill that makes tonnes of toilet paper.
Affectionately known as bog-roll in the UK . . . . . .
There's more to making bog-roll than meets the eye . . . . believe me . . . .
Whatever . . . . it provides the funds to buy my drums !

[Alakabone]

i work in a hardware store where i make 8$ an hour for doing absolutely nothing or working my ass off

[RTDRUMS]

I have the best "day job"! I sit around a music store all day a play the electronic drum sets when im really really bored. A couple days of the week I give lessons to littler kids! Its awesome!

Must be somthing in the air in Wisconsin... Because I do the same thing..
I am drum manager and head instructor at a music store..
I will soon be owning my own company called TorZel..
Speaking of that. I will be revealing the Thunder Head soon...

Thunder Head is a revolutionary new front Bass Drum Head that gives the drum a big low sound.....

[Stormi]

Well, my "day" job is looking after my three children - two boys aged 7 and 4, and my daughter who just turned one. Plus all the horrible stuff like doing the laundry and cleaning etc.

Before that I worked a few different jobs in the medical/dental industry.

[Just Drums]

Must be somthing in the air in Wisconsin... Because I do the same thing..
I am drum manager and head instructor at a music store..
I will soon be owning my own company called TorZel..
Speaking of that. I will be revealing the Thunder Head soon...

Thunder Head is a revolutionary new front Bass Drum Head that gives the drum a big low sound.....

Hey - mind if I ask you a few questions off line?

-Shane

[Just Drums]

Web Applicatoins Developer. See my site. Just boring computer programming stuff to most......

[pdp 9091]

i work at a flower shop...and then sometimes i work with a crazy farmer

[Morello]

I do electronics design for a living. Both industrial electronics and audio gear, so feel free to ask if anybodey has audio-gear-related problems.

[dom]

im a sofmore in high school druing the summer with is right now haha i work for my sister as a manney (male nanney) it pays good makes more than any of the other jobs i can get for summer plus i only work 2times a week. this week i will be working at the us senior open(a buch of old dudes playing golf) i will be a server and make $10 and hour plus tips ALLSOME that how im playing for my drum stuff then druing school im pretty much screwed no making money there...

[kazzman]

I'm a fence installer and general laborer for a contracting company. We deal with water towers, water treatment plants and sewage plants.

[poisonpage]

I build pools for my bread and butter (unfortunately), and I teach drums locally.

[fullmoon]

odd jobs like cutting grass and washing cars but during school im in the string band which is what really pays

[TomasHakkesBrain]

Im a Music Teacher! Not many on this website. Mostly teach guitar as many kids arent allowed drums because they are too noisy!. Also i perform in a functions band too.

[NaturalRaZ]

I build airplanes. (Piper Aircraft)

[benice]

I'm working in insurance company, investigating a car accidents, crashes... Not bad, but I'm stil dreaming to do nothing except playing drums.

[LaquerHead31]

I am in the USAF and i am currently biding my time over in the land of the rising sun.

[kerozene]

I'm a insurance dealer in Upper Austria.

[pdp 9091]

well i work with a local farmer doing hay and right now im about to leave and unload carts of hay to get extra money for my bonzo kit in 97degree heat and 110 heat index. (man what ill do for the drums)

[Alphonse]

I'm a sophomore in high school, and don't have a job... yet

[Kenny_V]

movie theater...
cleaning theaters and ripping tickets
the pay sucks but its a fun job
and i work with awesome people

and free movies
thats always a plus

[joeysnare]

i work in saskatchewan canada, and im a autobody tech.

[Fullback32]

I'm a network engineer and IT instructor. And no, I will not fix your computer. ;-)

[Fullback32]

I am in the USAF and i am currently biding my time over in the land of the rising sun.


Right on USAF! I retired from the Air Force 2.5 years ago.

[dea]

I am a Software Engineer working for a company that develops portable devices.

[Spacehog]

I work as Network Manager at a high school here in Staffordshire. It's a great place to work in ICT - we're one of the fore-running schools in the country, and I'm one of the first people in the county to pass the RM Certified Network Manager exam. I teach some guitar and bass on the side. Previously worked in retail management, as a science technician, and played bass in a couple of moderately successful bands for a while. All good :)

Martin

[ColtenK]

Courtesy clerk at Albertsons.... lol. Hey, it's a job!

[somedrummer]

Well, here's an update:

I now am a freshman in college, am teaching lessons to about 4 kids, and am doing cleanup at a butcher shop!!! Yes, I think I win for the worst job. At least the guys I'm working with are cool. That's the only reason I haven't quit yet.

[somedrummer]

Courtesy clerk at Albertsons.... lol. Hey, it's a job!

I know a guy who does that here. Sounds like a cool job, better than mine anyway (see above).

[drum_4_life120]

im a grade 12 student in canada

[Salicete]

I have been a police officer for 24 years.
12 years in Patrol,
7 years on a Federal Task Force in an undercover assignment,
1 year as Commander of CID
2 years commanding the Professional Responsibility Section (IA)
Presently commanding a desk in the C.A.L.E.A. Accreditation Section, and waiting for retirement. ;)

Great job, not the best pay, but a pension most in the private sector would kill for.

[drumminjohn]

in the summer i worked at chic fila, it sucked... food service sucks... this summer im gonna work at the music store i take drum lessons at.. also i mow lawns and dance with monkeys
edit: im also a sophmore at high school

[DamoSyzygy]

I manage a drum dept! Organising stock levels, staff rosters, meeting with suppliers, day-to-day retail, cleaning, promotional layouts etc

Im also responsible for the updating of my local drumming webpage (www.drum.com.au), sponsored by the store I work in. I must create and submit lessons/reviews once a months. I have also taken on the responsibility (honour?!) of organising and promoting local drumming events in our community - Its really getting people vibed about drums around here, its awesome to see.

Its a busy work, and often I take the work home with me, but I couldnt ask for a better position to be in!

[cheryl]

I work as a chambermaid in a hotel.Pay's ok and workmates are great.
Im a qualified hairdresser,so i do that from time to time,and i also help out at a local bar now and again..

[imperfect gentleman]

i am a child care worker for at-risk youth

i have done compositions and collaborations as a musicians/composer

i also have painting experience (dorms, houses, rooms)

[onur_kusadasi]

- being student?
- boring :S

I play knight online these days...
I cannot go to studio for drumming :'( , my mate has to practice new songs :D

[Mr. Helm]

Baby sit my seven years 9 months old daughter, Alice, manage our house - she and I both live alone, mom's on another house - and perform occasional free lance stints as a professional journalist.

[Dak]

I work in a retail paint store. I sell mostly residential and commercial paint products, but I also do all the mixing and custom color matching. I work with 4 other people, each of which are awesome people, and I have lots of great customers. The life of a retail monkey isn't too bad if you're in the right place. I'm also currently going to school to become a graphic/web designer. I have my own business doing that, but it's tough to work full time, go to school, and run my own business in my plethora of free time. I'm also a dad to 3 great kids and a husband to a woman who's as off kilter as myself. Oh yeah, and I play drums with some guys here and there.

[2sticks4strings]

I am a motorcycle mechanic in a Yamaha dealership. I have been a mechanic for 13 years now and I can honestly say I hate it and I now hate motorcycles. Never make your hobby your job cause then its no fun!!!

[jiltednut]

I'm a junior manager in a fairly large retail chain here in Ireland, what an awesomely exciting job....*ahem*

[GRUNTERSDAD]

I have been a police officer for 24 years.
12 years in Patrol,
7 years on a Federal Task Force in an undercover assignment,
1 year as Commander of CID
2 years commanding the Professional Responsibility Section (IA)
Presently commanding a desk in the C.A.L.E.A. Accreditation Section, and waiting for retirement. ;)

Great job, not the best pay, but a pension most in the private sector would kill for.

Im from Catonsville....What police dept do you work for??

[sgt.pepper1986]

I work maintenance at a golf course. Mowing, landscaping, that kind of stuff. It's ok, could be better haha. It doesn't pay enough to buy all the drum stuff I want!

[Ozzy Biz]

I'm still at school (last day on wednesday!!! 24 days till exams are over!!!) but i the holidays when I'm home i usually work at the local wool buyers, pressing and carting 200kg bales around with a hand trolley. And painting the brands off old wool bales. Hopefully, I won't ever have to do that again. Trying to get into an Engineering and Industrial Design double degree at Monash university next year; just gotta get 90 or above in VCE and pass an interview. Getting a bit nervous now...

Biz

[Quadruple Groove]

im in highschool, 2 more years til I graduate, I lay sidewalk stones and cobble as a part-time job.
After I graduate im probably off to uni, but I dunno what I'll be taking there.

[killer_deep]

doctoral (PhD) student in evolutionary psychology (I study crime and risk taking)

S

[Mapex589]

I am a manufacturers representative in the plumbing industry full time and a part time DJ at a radio station here in St. Louis.

[badlydubbedsean]

I'm a secret agent for MI6. Now that's on here I'm going to have to kill you all :D

[Acetrucker42]

My usual day Job is driving. I say usual because at the moment I am having to take an enforced break and I am having to work in an office at a desk and its driving me MAD!. Normally I can listen to anything I want to and tap along to. On breaks or while waiting to unload/ load I could get out my sticks and practice pad and have a dam good thrash. Now I can't even tap a pen without causing an offense. I can't wait till I can climb back into the cab and drive off with the volume up loud. Only 4 months to go to regaine my sanity! I hope I can make it.

[Drumsword]

My day Job was a maintenance supervisor, But they just closed my hotel for good, sooooooooo. My new day Job is,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,To be announced. for a few weeks my day job is remodeling my house.
Anyone need an assistant?

[Drumsword]

Well, here's an update:

I now am a freshman in college, am teaching lessons to about 4 kids, and am doing cleanup at a butcher shop!!! Yes, I think I win for the worst job. At least the guys I'm working with are cool. That's the only reason I haven't quit yet.

I used to have to crawl inside old Used septic Tanks to retro fit them for new plumbing When I worked for the poop pumper company.

[-Ryco]

I'm a mason's helper. I'm not really an apprentice 'cause I'm not all that into it. I just needed a job that pays well. I'm a good hard worker who shows up everyday, and I'm not hungover or all drugged out from the night before so I can really contribute to my boss's bizniz.

I moved out to the boonies from the big city ten years ago and good paying jobs are scarce. I did a few jobs before landing this one last year. This is the first one that pays anywhere near well.

I'm 50 years old and this job kicks my @$$. It's hard heavy labor and I'm just a skinny ****. The only real prob is it cuts into my practice time. I get up around 4 - 4:30 am just so I can get in a couple hours. Too tired after work. (OK OK -- cut the violins pls!)

[Spence]

I'm a trainee solicitor. Well, trying to be anyway. I got into it to specialise in Intellectual Property (Trade Marks, Copyright etc) and am currently stuck in a Dispute Resolution department. I am looking for another trainee job in a firm more suited to my taste and skill.

[thumper]

I work for an armored car company out here in Vancouver BC Canada (G4S), and my lead singer/rythm guitarist works there as well. He's the guy ( bastard) that got me into this crazy ass hobby, er, I mean, he introduced me to the band, bless (damn) his heart (soul to hell)...

[Crazy]

I build airplanes. (Piper Aircraft)

...cool job man I love planes do you pilot ?

[Drumrunner]

I'm a fleet mechanic (18-wheelers and trailer refrigaration units) for a food company. I can't complain i work alone on the graveyard shift so no distractions.

[drumbum1977]

I am a Contracts Administrator and go to the University of Manitoba part-time for my Industrial Relations degree.

[l3matchesl3]

I myself am a high school junior as well as a lead stores tech. i work at a medical warehouse by myself after school. love checking out the website eveyr afternoon. i rush home before 8 to play drums for a half hour. that half hour is the best of my whole day!

[d.c.drummer]

As a 16 year old with overprotective parents, the only job I have is gigining with my band and playing at churches. I'm going to join the geeksquad this summer.


WHERE CAN I LEARN TO FIX COMPUTERS? AND DONT TELLL ME "TINKER WITH EM'"

[morbius25]

I work for verizon as quality assurance for our directory assistance employees. ;)

Anything you can do to get them to spread there service into Northwest Arkansas??

[skippy]

i work at a deli. its lame. but i make enough money to support my drumming and keep buying drums so thats good.

[funk49]

Medical (dental) service tech. I make the drills sound ugly. LOL, among other things

[TriggerThis]

I'm a programmer/webmaster

Currently working for the Tourism Office in quebec city (hey the desing of that site is not my idea ok! .. just wanted to make sure everybody knows that )

[drummerchick435]

I babysit and do yard work. Still not enough to buy the drum equipment I want. :( I wish I had a real part time job but my parents won't let me.

[pimp_my_RIDE]

I have two jobs.
Or will at least soon
I am currently a student and in very little time will i be in part time reserves.Argyles in canada.

[zambizzi]

Software Engineer/Web Apps Developer (for a local agricultural company...)

[CHOPS36]

...........daddy daycare...........5 & 2 years old........................yikes!!!!!

[matt986]

Here goes.....

Full time at Best Buy as a Home Theater representative. I sell speakers!!!
Full time student at the University of New Haven for music and sound recording
Part time Recording engineer at various places.
Gigs about once a month with the band

Oh yeah, and I sometimes sleep, eat, and breathe in between all that.

[lagwagon99]

im a senior in high school, but i work part time at the local McDonalds. 5 minutes from my house, can't beat it.

[+image/and/words+]

I Work In A shop Of Metal Door
Metalec Represent

[gcarlet]

...........daddy daycare...........5 & 2 years old........................yikes!!!!!

Awesome. My wife and I have talked about me doing the same thing. How is it?

[macmarkus]

graphic designer at an insurance company ... a little boring and much underpaid ;-)
my wife takes care of my sons (9 and 15) and manages our home.

[SoFlaJDM]

I'm a teller at a large bank

[Pinner]

I have had many jobs. My job in California, before I moved to WA State, I was a baker & chef in a vegetarian cafe, since there is not any vegetarian food places here ,I took on a job I can do at home. I am a customer service telecommunications model actress, you know , the hot girl ads you see on late night tv or the ads in the back of those men's magazines you call for 99cents a minute. It is a fun job and I can work when ever I want.
I am nothing like the Aerosmith video!!!! LOL
Pinner aka I'm not telling

[larlev]

Supermarket Refrigeration supervisor...

after my recent surgery...couch potato

[remnantdrummer]

I am a janitor

20 characters

[bigrixx]

i deliver beer for a large independant brewery :hint hint" lol anyone wanna jam?

[rendezvous_drummer]

I am a waiter at Swiss Chalet

[da cheese walks]

im currently studying photography in College an hope to pursue it as a career...

[frank0072]

I study nursing and I work with mentally and visually handicapped people when I don't study (to pay for my wedding :))

[dea]

I design and write software for portable terminals in the area of; Communications, Device Management, Navigation/Surveying, and upgrade utilities for laser scanners, and other small devices.

[dw D]

S.C Engineer on a Jack up Drilling rig

[smalltownsideshow]

Manager of an IT Helpdesk within a large Bank in the UK, my team monitor's and maintains the ATM network

[7red7]

I've done it all from sales, to customer service, to retail, management, corporate, fraud claims for a major bank, and got nothing but an anxiety and panic disorder...

So I moved onto something completely new...I'm now a registered pet nurse (RPN), and work for a veteranarian hospital...I love it, it's the most satisfying job I've ever had, and can actually smile going into work everyday...I just had back surgery done too, so I'm missing it right now, but I'll be back there in no time :D

[ahum]

I currently deliver pizza for pizza hut. It's great money for a min. wage job with all the tips and such. I'm starting music classes this summer (less work and more music is just what I need!). My goal is to make music my job. :)

[duff]

on air disc jockey 3-7p ..classic rock station in Lincoln NE (95 ROCK) .

[BoomCrash]

I've been a copier/printer/fax technician (the guy you love to hate) for the last 25 years. Drumming helps me relieve the tension brought on by the stupid things that some people do to their office equipment.BOOMCRASH!!!!!

[rockinrider]

I'm the guy that comes to your house or business and fixes your broken Dell computer.

I work for a company out of Dallas, Texas. I travel to sites (businesses and homes) to repair, install, and troubleshoot computers (mostly Dell), printers, and networks. I drive between 700 and 1000 miles a week. Lots of windshield time! lol And lots of overtime (makes the band gig difficult).

All and all, a good job...Let's me live in the middle of nowhere and not work in a factory.

[Lil' Drummer Boy]

I'm in middle school, but I also have a part time job at CiCi's Pizza!- 14 and makin $6.85! Woo Hoo

[Ozzy Biz]

Uni at the moment. In 2012; a product design engineer working in the automotive industry. Hopefully I can get in on Toyota or the sports division of a European company. Even better if I can stay in Aus.

[readyever]

currently i am a senior in college waiting to graduate. my job is a part time worship leader in loveland, oh. i will become a full time worship leader when i graduate...so knowing drums is incredibly handy :)

hoping to gig out when i get more time to take it seriously.

[jimmyd]

I have been a barber since 1970. My boss had a problem with my hair back in the 70's tho.

[thamilton14]

I am the General Manager of a Hotel in Orlando, FL and have been working in hotels for almost 20 years now

[funkster5TP]

I'm a peripatetic drum teacher in schools in my area. I gig with several bands and i session when they come up.

[bddrums9]

High School student during the week and grocery store clerk on the weekends...lucky me, I know.

[tooldrums1000]

Highschool student. Thats it.

[cjl71178]

I didn't realize that I've been on drummerworld for almost two years and I've been at a new job for the last year.

I currently work for a garage door company/manufacturer called Amarr. It's a pretty big company throughout the US and Mexico. I work in a "door center" where we basically ship orders to contractors/garage door installers...we don't sell to the public or homeowners. However, if you go to buy a garage door at Lowe's...you will get a Reliabilt garage door, which is Amarr.

I'm a Dayside Backroom worker at Target. Probably the best job outside of having an actual career.

I do the same thing as my part time job, store #T1845 (wilkes-barre, pa). I'm currently taking a "break" from being a full-time musician and I started working part time at Target. You're right, it's not a bad job at all.

[illustrator X]

Artist.....mainly storyboarding tv commercials and movies. Then all sorts of illustrations from dog food packages to comics.

[frank0072]

currently i am a senior in college waiting to graduate. my job is a part time worship leader in loveland, oh. i will become a full time worship leader when i graduate...so knowing drums is incredibly handy :)

hoping to gig out when i get more time to take it seriously.

How cool is it to be a fulltime worship leader :)
One day I want to be fulltime for the Kingdom...

[Big_Philly]

How cool is it to be a fulltime worship leader :)
One day I want to be fulltime for the Kingdom...

Me too :) guess we'll work that job together.

My day job is studying "Advanced Technology" at the university of Twente in Enschede, the netherlands. I hope to get a bachelor's degree in that study, after which I wanna get a master's degree in industrial design engineering. I get scholarship and allowance, but need to work 2 evenings per week to be able to get by comfortably. That job sucks: calling people for market research. I really hate that job but it's the only thing I can do for about 8 hours a week, with flexible planning.
Sometimes that job is fun though, when I get a really dumb person on the phone I can sometimes have a good laugh at how they react to my phone call.

I guess my dream job after getting a master's degree would either be a pro drummer, or working as a design engineer for companies like Tama, Remo, Pearl, Paiste...anything drumming related.