Indydirtfarmer
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I was just discussing (with an employee of mine) all the "jobs" we've had over the years. Some were intersesting, some were enjoyable.... and some were not.
What all have you done, and what was/is your favorite?
I'll go first!
1. Farmer/son of farmer. Grew up on a dairy farm. (I HATE milk to this day) I still farm. (Corn/soybeans/wheat/hay) This is my "calling"... I LOVE THIS JOB!
2. My first job (summer during high school) was as a hod carrier on a masonary crew. I don't recommend this line of work..... I'm STILL sore and tired, 33 years later.
3. U.S. Army, Forward Observer, (artillery spotter) BOOOM!
4. Carpenter. Like this job too. Did interior trim in upscale new homes.
5. Plant supt. for a company that built industrial robots. ( I won't mention the name...) I LOVED the job, detested the people I worked for.
6. Sold truck parts. (2nd job... Son in college)
7. Maint. Supt. at a large country club. (Still there...16-1/2 years. Like the job, love the people, great pay, great benifits, I'm a happy camper!)
8. Buy/sell/restore used farm equipment. As much a hooby as a job.... I keep what I like, sell what I don't need, and turn enough $$$$$$$$ to pay for my (tractor) habits.
9. Own/part-time operate a business where we do commercial bush hogging/new lawn installs. (My future) Plan is to retire from current job in about 3 years.
Dairy farming made working for a living easier for me.... Nothing SINCE has ever seemed as bad.
OK... Whatta you do?
What all have you done, and what was/is your favorite?
I'll go first!
1. Farmer/son of farmer. Grew up on a dairy farm. (I HATE milk to this day) I still farm. (Corn/soybeans/wheat/hay) This is my "calling"... I LOVE THIS JOB!
2. My first job (summer during high school) was as a hod carrier on a masonary crew. I don't recommend this line of work..... I'm STILL sore and tired, 33 years later.
3. U.S. Army, Forward Observer, (artillery spotter) BOOOM!
4. Carpenter. Like this job too. Did interior trim in upscale new homes.
5. Plant supt. for a company that built industrial robots. ( I won't mention the name...) I LOVED the job, detested the people I worked for.
6. Sold truck parts. (2nd job... Son in college)
7. Maint. Supt. at a large country club. (Still there...16-1/2 years. Like the job, love the people, great pay, great benifits, I'm a happy camper!)
8. Buy/sell/restore used farm equipment. As much a hooby as a job.... I keep what I like, sell what I don't need, and turn enough $$$$$$$$ to pay for my (tractor) habits.
9. Own/part-time operate a business where we do commercial bush hogging/new lawn installs. (My future) Plan is to retire from current job in about 3 years.
Dairy farming made working for a living easier for me.... Nothing SINCE has ever seemed as bad.
OK... Whatta you do?