What *would* you do for a living?

Whiplash · 26th July 2005, 10:46

In the same tradition as "who's the ugliest person in the world" and "who's the hottest person in the world" threads, comes the sequel to this thread

What would you do for a living, having the knowledge you have now from your current job?

Waldo · 26th July 2005, 10:48

nothing

Snake · 26th July 2005, 10:52

My current job doesn't give me the skills to do what I WOULD be doing (which is also, coincidentally, what I PLAN to be doing).

I'm going to become a life coach.

My job as sysadmin doesn't help me do that, it's everything else I've been doing outside of IT over the years that has helped me move forward with life coaching.

[WanG] Wandarah · 26th July 2005, 10:54

Quote:

Originally posted by Waldo
nothing

Helious · 26th July 2005, 10:55

Whiplash · 26th July 2005, 10:57

I'm pretty much with you on the "Nothing" front.

There's nothing quite like IT to rekindle ones hatred of humanity.

StN · 26th July 2005, 10:58

I would have my own business, and surround myself with scantily clad hot chicks, and make the corporate uniform something along the lines of a Princess Leia Gold Bra outfit, and the business would do stuff, that people wanted, so they'd give us money.

Hmm - maybe I'd be a pimp?

Jamiepo · 26th July 2005, 11:01

I would really love to own custom car/bike shop, something along the lines of westcoast choppers. That would be the shit.

nostrom0 · 26th July 2005, 11:02

Did every guy want to be a playboy photographer when they got older or was that just me?

Pimp-X · 26th July 2005, 11:13

I'd drive a Pisten Bully, spend a lot of time riding and drinking.

[Malks] Pixie · 26th July 2005, 11:17

Musician - and I already do that, but it would nice to be able to just play and not have to worry about earning money...

Pixie

Limit · 26th July 2005, 11:20

I'd be a writer.

Wife would go out and work, I'd look after the kids and write epic novels... mostly about random sexual adventures.

Seriously though, I'd write.

TnT · 26th July 2005, 11:26

Quote:

Originally posted by Whiplash
There's nothing quite like IT to rekindle ones hatred of humanity.

A wise man once said to me, 'I didn't get into IT to deal with people'

As to the question, two words. American Chopper.

fobski · 26th July 2005, 11:27

I would be a farmer

OY636 · 26th July 2005, 11:33

Minor eastern european royalty

a small living allowance (so could stop working when I didn't want to) a tittle to get into the swanky parties. And no gives a damn who the hell you are. So could play WoW and have my own personal lab for genetic modification. Island of Dr Morue (sp) here I come

chiquelet · 26th July 2005, 11:36

I wouldn't have spent five years and over 20k of my father's money by going to university.

I would have done a beauty therapist course (or whatever the hell they're called) and I'd be working in one of the duty free cosmetic counters in one of the world's biggest international airports (I really like airports).

I mean, I love history, and I've loved studying. But I've only realised this year that I don't want to work in an office, and I don't want to become an historian.

Snake, you want to be a life coach, help me!

StN · 26th July 2005, 11:38

Quote:

Originally posted by TnT
As to the question, two words. American Chopper.

You'd buy parts out of a catalog and abuse other people putting them together?

Enchantress · 26th July 2005, 11:48

id b a "professional" ? athlete in some sport with lots of prize money ( guess i chose the wrong sporting code.. )

juandem@rco · 26th July 2005, 11:50

A Formula 1 driver

Although a job in Top Gear like Jeremy Clarckson wouldn't be bad either!

untouchable · 26th July 2005, 11:50

Id swap places with dean barker , russel coutts , brad butterworth, richie mccaw or michael schumacher.
Non sporting job - study great white sharks.

Hannibal · 26th July 2005, 11:50

Head of operations at Area51, so I could finally get to the bottom of what the hell is going on over there..

Jamiepo · 26th July 2005, 11:53

Quote:

Originally posted by juandem@rco

Although a job in Top Gear like Jeremy Clarckson wouldn't be bad either!

You can add that one to my list aswell.

TnT · 26th July 2005, 11:55

Quote:

Originally posted by StN
You'd buy parts out of a catalog and abuse other people putting them together?

Yes, don't forget the drinking of the beer.

yaksman · 26th July 2005, 11:57

In no particular order:

* Army
* Pilot
* Carbon Fiber Fabricationist
* Automotive Engineer
* Mechanic
* Builder
* Police

I'm very much a hands on person. It's just a fact that I did well in skool that I am where I am. I have plans to get out... *looks sideways*

Cat · 26th July 2005, 11:57

Artist

I spend my days wallowing in paint, pastel, and turps creating masterpieces and I'd be the new Rennaisance for the art world

ZuldaN · 26th July 2005, 12:06

Quote:

Originally posted by chiquelet
I wouldn't have spent five years and over 20k of my father's money by going to university.

Wait, wait, wait.

You were derisive of someone else using their parents as guarantors for a house in another thread because they weren't working & paying for it themselves...while your dad is paying for your uni fees?

Snake · 26th July 2005, 12:07

Quote:

Originally posted by chiquelet
Snake, you want to be a life coach, help me!

Serious requests will be treated seriously, but you have to contact me offsite. Email address is in my profile.

Cheers

SpaceCowboy · 26th July 2005, 12:16

im really really thinking about geocaching/photography.
that way i could combine my love of weed with my love of walking about looking at nature. does anyone know anything about geocaching?

Mokoro · 26th July 2005, 12:25

Quote:

Originally posted by Snake

I'm going to become a life coach.

Seen what these guys have to say about life coaching?

SpaceCowboy · 26th July 2005, 12:33

Quote:

Originally posted by SpaceCowboy
im really really thinking about geocaching/photography.
that way i could combine my love of weed with my love of walking about looking at nature. does anyone know anything about geocaching?

scratch that - just read about geocaching, and its not what i thought it was.
what is it when you map out places for map companies? cartography i guess?

DrTiTus · 26th July 2005, 12:34

Own a bar/club/restaurant

(preferably one with girls that dance in cages)

chiquelet · 26th July 2005, 12:43

Quote:

Originally posted by ZuldaN
Wait, wait, wait.

You were derisive of someone else using their parents as guarantors for a house in another thread because they weren't working & paying for it themselves...while your dad is paying for your uni fees?

Yes and Yes. It's a long story which doesn't belong in this thread. If you are that interested, you can icq me.

Quote:

Originally posted by Snake
Serious requests will be treated seriously, but you have to contact me offsite. Email address is in my profile.

Cheers

I might just take you up on that. I have seriously lost direction and speaking to somebody impartial sounds very appealing. Thanks

pk3 · 26th July 2005, 12:46

dealer

TnT · 26th July 2005, 12:59

Casino work is a lofty aspiration for you PK

benn · 26th July 2005, 13:03

I think he means cars.

Simon · 26th July 2005, 13:06

Music for me, of course.

Bent · 26th July 2005, 13:09

Philanthropist

rubberchicken · 26th July 2005, 13:09

Explorer. On Earth or in space.

Wally Simmonds · 26th July 2005, 13:11

I wouldn't mind George Bush's job

chiQ · 26th July 2005, 13:15

I want to make games, and it's going to happen...eventually.

26th July 2005, 10:46	#1
Whiplash Bobo Fettish	*What would* you do for a living?** In the same tradition as "who's the ugliest person in the world" and "who's the hottest person in the world" threads, comes the sequel to this thread What would you do for a living, having the knowledge you have now from your current job?

26th July 2005, 10:52	#3
Snake	My current job doesn't give me the skills to do what I WOULD be doing (which is also, coincidentally, what I PLAN to be doing). I'm going to become a life coach. My job as sysadmin doesn't help me do that, it's everything else I've been doing outside of IT over the years that has helped me move forward with life coaching.

26th July 2005, 10:57	#6
Whiplash Bobo Fettish	I'm pretty much with you on the "Nothing" front. There's nothing quite like IT to rekindle ones hatred of humanity.

26th July 2005, 10:58	#7
StN I have detailed files	I would have my own business, and surround myself with scantily clad hot chicks, and make the corporate uniform something along the lines of a Princess Leia Gold Bra outfit, and the business would do stuff, that people wanted, so they'd give us money. Hmm - maybe I'd be a pimp?

26th July 2005, 11:01	#8
Jamiepo	I would really love to own custom car/bike shop, something along the lines of westcoast choppers. That would be the shit.

26th July 2005, 11:02	#9
nostrom0	Did every guy want to be a playboy photographer when they got older or was that just me?

26th July 2005, 11:13	#10
Pimp-X Drunken Annoying Superhero Bastard	I'd drive a Pisten Bully, spend a lot of time riding and drinking.

26th July 2005, 11:17	#11
[Malks] Pixie	Musician - and I already do that, but it would nice to be able to just play and not have to worry about earning money... Pixie

26th July 2005, 11:20	#12
Limit	I'd be a writer. Wife would go out and work, I'd look after the kids and write epic novels... mostly about random sexual adventures. Seriously though, I'd write.

26th July 2005, 11:33	#15
OY636	Minor eastern european royalty a small living allowance (so could stop working when I didn't want to) a tittle to get into the swanky parties. And no gives a damn who the hell you are. So could play WoW and have my own personal lab for genetic modification. Island of Dr Morue (sp) here I come

26th July 2005, 11:36	#16
chiquelet Mrs Colin Farrell	I wouldn't have spent five years and over 20k of my father's money by going to university. I would have done a beauty therapist course (or whatever the hell they're called) and I'd be working in one of the duty free cosmetic counters in one of the world's biggest international airports (I really like airports). I mean, I love history, and I've loved studying. But I've only realised this year that I don't want to work in an office, and I don't want to become an historian. Snake, you want to be a life coach, help me!

26th July 2005, 11:48	#18
Enchantress	id b a "professional" ? athlete in some sport with lots of prize money ( guess i chose the wrong sporting code.. )

26th July 2005, 11:50	#19
juandem@rco	A Formula 1 driver Although a job in Top Gear like Jeremy Clarckson wouldn't be bad either!

26th July 2005, 11:50	#20
untouchable	Id swap places with dean barker , russel coutts , brad butterworth, richie mccaw or michael schumacher. Non sporting job - study great white sharks.

26th July 2005, 11:50	#21
Hannibal	Head of operations at Area51, so I could finally get to the bottom of what the hell is going on over there..

26th July 2005, 11:57	#24
yaksman	In no particular order: * Army * Pilot * Carbon Fiber Fabricationist * Automotive Engineer * Mechanic * Builder * Police I'm very much a hands on person. It's just a fact that I did well in skool that I am where I am. I have plans to get out... looks sideways

26th July 2005, 12:16	#28
SpaceCowboy Here be dragons	im really really thinking about geocaching/photography. that way i could combine my love of weed with my love of walking about looking at nature. does anyone know anything about geocaching?

26th July 2005, 12:34	#31
DrTiTus HENCE WHY FOREVER ALONE	Own a bar/club/restaurant (preferably one with girls that dance in cages)

26th July 2005, 12:59	#34
TnT	Casino work is a lofty aspiration for you PK

26th July 2005, 13:06	#36
Simon SHG	Music for me, of course.

26th July 2005, 13:09	#38
rubberchicken	Explorer. On Earth or in space.

26th July 2005, 13:11	#39
Wally Simmonds	I wouldn't mind George Bush's job

26th July 2005, 13:15	#40
chiQ Frag-muff	I want to make games, and it's going to happen...eventually.