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What professions do we have here at SRF?
I recall that there was 1 confirmed doctor that use to post a while back, any others?

Name your Careers/ what your studying.

I'm currently studying Chemical Engineering.

Let's see, my profession is being Nissan's bitch for the moment.
I'm starting college in the spring for Information Technology.
Hopefully I can get an easy networking job in the future.

Rawr wrote:Let's see, my profession is being Nissan's bitch for the moment.
I'm starting college in the spring for Information Technology.
Hopefully I can get an easy networking job in the future.

What do you currently do for Nissan?

I work as a courier. So i bring around packages and i install modems / digital receivers / handle contracts for mobile phones etc.
I'm studying business economics, if all goes well i'll finish in September.

Trying to finish uni with a *takes deep breath* Master of Science in Engineering with a Degree Programme in Computer Science and Engineering.

Somthing like that.

Squirt wrote:What do you currently do for Nissan?

Right now I have 11 different jobs I work inside of the plant. Long story short I help build the Altima sedan (and the V6 model), Altima Coupe, Maxima, and the Leaf.

For example one of my jobs is to build up the subframe for the engine to be mounted onto it.
Get subframe -> put in T-links -> put in the 4 bolts and nuts - > get stabilizer bar -> put in 4 bolts -> get the motor mounts -> put in 6 bolts -> get torque rod -> put in 3 bolts -> done
I have 45 seconds or less to complete each frame. Once you get good at it the job is really a walk in the park. Until then you'll be struggling a lot.
Some of my jobs are kinda hard, some are very easy.

After working here I'm definitely going to push myself through college, I don't want to work like this forever. It isn't terrible, but I can tell I'm going to end up with Carpal Tunnel and plenty of other joint problems.

I'm in my first year of Embedded Systems Engineering.
I've never had any jobs though :/

Never had a job, college freshman, studying Electrical Engineering, course IT. I might go for Master/PhD when I finish college (I know it's FAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR-fetched, but we'll see).

^Both last post, never had a job like any kind or part-time job? o.O ages?

I'm studying Business Management. Trying to follow my father's steps but in a much better way.

Currently in Biological Sciences, either Medicine or Pharmacology for post-grad studies.

Current part-time job at Denny's. Free meal every shift that's what's up homie.

Mirosuke wrote:^Both last post, never had a job like any kind or part-time job? o.O ages?

I'm studying Business Management. Trying to follow my father's steps but in a much better way.

I'm 18, turning 19 in 10 days. That's why. And no, no paid job.

i have no profession... but i work at doing small coding jobs for an engineering company.

FUCK OUT THE WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEY, INVESTMENT BANKER HERE
(jk I wish)

Studying - Business Administration - Finance
Currently - Meat Clerk

carpenter/sander
wanted to dip my feet in welding see how that goes

Studying Information Security Management and supposely working as cardelivery guy that brings and collects cars (whether they were leased, rented, what ever). Been a long time since I actually had a trip though.

Bartic wrote:

Mirosuke wrote:^Both last post, never had a job like any kind or part-time job? o.O ages?

I'm studying Business Management. Trying to follow my father's steps but in a much better way.

I'm 18, turning 19 in 10 days. That's why. And no, no paid job.

turning 20 in 3 days. No paid job ever either. No part-times, no nothing.

Aerospace Engineering

antics wrote:carpenter/sander
wanted to dip my feet in welding see how that goes

What is the secret to refinishing my coffee table.

lol

I'm looking into Pharmacy or Personal Training... but i'm not 100% sure yet.

I make a mean macaroni salad.

Computer systems engineering currently. Not the greatest but I'm in 2nd semester 3rd year so I'm going to finish it. Still McJobbin' it and doing some app development (unpaid) to put on my resume. Finding a job is hard =(

Ryoko wrote:Aerospace Engineering

antics wrote:carpenter/sander
wanted to dip my feet in welding see how that goes

What is the secret to refinishing my coffee table.

lol

not sure if serious?
if not here it is
make sure its real wood. sand it with a rough papaer first 36 grit>50 grit>80grit>then 150. fill in the gaps and holes with a puddy to compliment the wood. stain it if you want a different color. lay on the gloss. matte finish is dull. gloss is well glossy. after applying 2 coats of finish give a light sanding. and lay on the third
many ppl dont put in gloss. so its optional for these do it yourself projects. since it can be pricey sometimes. but w.o protection(finish/sealer) any spills will mess up ur table

cpinney wrote:I make a mean macaroni salad.

Marry me.

Internationals Relations student. Currently no job, am applying to be a nature guide on school trips.

not sure how you call this in english but i think its a sales rep, i contact buyers from company to sell them our stuff.

kinda like that guy in Love and Other Drugs


i sell office furniture.

I work as an adviser/salesman at a golf store right now. My main field of work will be anything to do with aeronautics, primarily air traffic controller, or pilot. I currently have 46 hours logged as a pilot, with 25 bring solo flying. The aircraft i fly is a cessna 172. I have stopped flying due to a heart problems, and i am awaiting an operation date.

Majorharper wrote:I work as an adviser/salesman at a golf store right now. My main field of work will be anything to do with aeronautics, primarily air traffic controller, or pilot. I currently have 46 hours logged as a pilot, with 25 bring solo flying. The aircraft i fly is a cessna 172. I have stopped flying due to a heart problems, and i am awaiting an operation date.

jesus ****, you own a plane?

getting your license is something like 100k nah?

antics wrote:

Ryoko wrote:Aerospace Engineering

antics wrote:carpenter/sander
wanted to dip my feet in welding see how that goes

What is the secret to refinishing my coffee table.

lol

not sure if serious?
if not here it is
make sure its real wood. sand it with a rough papaer first 36 grit>50 grit>80grit>then 150. fill in the gaps and holes with a puddy to compliment the wood. stain it if you want a different color. lay on the gloss. matte finish is dull. gloss is well glossy. after applying 2 coats of finish give a light sanding. and lay on the third
many ppl dont put in gloss. so its optional for these do it yourself projects. since it can be pricey sometimes. but w.o protection(finish/sealer) any spills will mess up ur table

I am serious!

I believe it is real wood.
The finish however, isn't what I'm used to.
I'm used to stain and urethane.
This finish.. the color "chips" off with a fingernail
Its not paint... you can see the grain. But behaves like paint to some degree
It has worn in several spots and needs refinished
Any food, water or grease stains it in the worn areas.
It is a nice REDDISH wood
I wish to keep it that way
Sanding would be tough, as it has many machine carved detailing

would chemical stripper help... or sandblast with softer media.. hum

Ryoko wrote:lol

I am serious!

I believe it is real wood.
The finish however, isn't what I'm used to.
I'm used to stain and urethane.
This finish.. the color "chips" off with a fingernail
Its not paint... you can see the grain. But behaves like paint to some degree
It has worn in several spots and needs refinished
Any food, water or grease stains it in the worn areas.
It is a nice REDDISH wood
I wish to keep it that way
Sanding would be tough, as it has many machine carved detailing

to take out the paint you might need to scrap it off. with a scrapper(thats what we call it here might go by another name). it could just be ordinary paint they just didnt put much on which is why you can still see the grain. when i do basketball lines the grain will disappear after the 3rd coat of paint

the color of the wood is safe and will not change. you just wont use any stain. id say use a belt sander on the flat surface. where its really detailed just use a sand paper if its really detailed itll just longer. really get in there. if u dont take off all the paint/sealer/finish the new finish will not grab on the wood. make sure on the last pass with the sand paper everything is soft and smooth.

Isn't much surface to belt sand, but I would likely block-sand. (Did you see the picture I added afterwards) What are your thoughts on chemical stripper? I'm not sure if its urethaned, shellac or lacquer. Or paint. =S