Soooo... What do you do?

[Agamemnon]

I know there's one of these 'where are you from' threads every couple of months... so here's one!

I just recently started cribbing in Millarville. On Friday I didn't know what cribbing was... now I know... it kind of sucks (to relate to the degree thread, apparently cribbing is what you do after you get Poli-Sci and History degrees and seriously lack ambition).

So what do you guys do? I'd assume most are in front of a computer all day, especially the high-post counts (I'm generalizing, shoot me). Anything interesting out there? Presidents of Oil Companies or Political Leaders? Hmmm? No one...?

[Eddie Bronze]

You are right, cribbing would suck hard. I frame so you guys do the work just previous to what I do and I have to say, considering how taxing both jobs are physically, I wouldn't even consider trading framing for cribbing.

[peter12]

Student doing a double major in Poli Sci and Economics. I really don't want to have to crib when I am done.

[Eddie Bronze]

Originally posted by peter12@Nov 16 2004, 09:30 PM
Student doing a double major in Poli Sci and Economics. I really don't want to have to crib when I am done.

No, you definitely don't. Steer clear of it my friend.

[peter12]

Originally posted by No I.D.+Nov 16 2004, 09:32 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (No I.D. @ Nov 16 2004, 09:32 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-peter12@Nov 16 2004, 09:30 PM
Student doing a double major in Poli Sci and Economics. I really don't want to have to crib when I am done.

No, you definitely don't. Steer clear of it my friend. [/b][/quote]
I wasn't really being fair. Hard labour/a trade can be on a good life, I was a mason's labourer for a year and I enjoyed myself.

[Agamemnon]

You are right, cribbing would suck hard. I frame so you guys do the work just previous to what I do and I have to say, considering how taxing both jobs are physically, I wouldn't even consider trading framing for cribbing.

Yes, well, we cribbers wouldn't want to trade with you either! Who wouldn't want to work outside... in the winter... where the... uh... sun is. I can't believe they make us do this in the winter, 5 degrees felt like 18 today working.

Seriously though, it's actually not that bad. We work on million dollar homes, and most of us (there's like 5) are complete jackasses who don't know anything. I feel sorry for the people whose house this is, I'm building part of it! Investigate contractors thoroughly...

Student doing a double major in Poli Sci and Economics. I really don't want to have to crib when I am done.

Its not hard really, you just have to start looking around Feb. March. Networking and contacts are 1000 times more valuable than applications, resumes, references, and want ads.

[Hot_Sauce]

Work for a major energy comp here in Calgary. I used to do the construction thing when I was getting through school. I liked it and made many good friends but I've never been so tired. Ever.

[CaptainCrunch]

recently left my job, I'm taking a year off to bum around and do some research. I'm leaving for Europe for 3 months (hopefully) after christmas

[The Goon]

I also work for a major energy company here in the city. Trying to get out, though.

[Eddie Bronze]

Originally posted by Agamemnon@Nov 16 2004, 09:38 PM
most of us (there's like 5) are complete jackasses who don't know anything.

If that is the case, and I'm not trying to be a jackass at all here, but you certainly aren't the only ones. It's rare we get a good foundation to work on. My boss will complain to the guy at Trico and then they'll be good for a while and then they start to slip up again.

You and peter12 are right though, construction is a really good area to get into. Other than how tired it makes me, I can't complain, not even about the weather. The pay is damn good considering my experience level and the guys I work with are pretty easy going so when I f up they don't lose it. But yea, as long as you have lots of energy and aren't afraid to get your hands a little dirty, there are many areas of construction worth looking into.

I know the city of Calgary is dying for workers in that area. This guy my boss knows who works up in the same area as us, both of his guys quit on him and now he's by himself. He ran ads looking for someone for 2 or 3 weeks and didn't get a call. Makes me wonder sometimes about all these welfare cases and unemployed folk. I just got a raise and it's mainly because I just show up everyday and try hard. The boss says it's nearly impossible to find someone like that.

[Inferno]

Unemployed working on my portfolio to get into a Game Art/3D Animation school.

[Neeper]

I am the President and CEO of a major auto parts supplier and retailer.

[RedHot25]

have a degree in social work.

[calf]

Accounting student...that's about all right now.

Have a job lined up for the summer/after graduation next Dec to article for my CA (at which point in time my post count will be surprisingly stagnant)

[the_only_turek_fan]

Electrical Engineering Intern at Enmax.

[Neeper]

Originally posted by fotze+Nov 16 2004, 10:30 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (fotze @ Nov 16 2004, 10:30 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Neeper@Nov 16 2004, 09:28 PM
I am the President and CEO of a major auto parts supplier and retailer.

Don't forget CFO [/b][/quote]
Nope, the CFO and Secretary Treasurer is someone else.

[arsenal]

OOST student at UofC.

[snowdude]

pro student/writer

[HelloHockeyFans]

3rd-year Electrical Engineering COOP student currently on my study term. Working two jobs while I study to keep myself busy though! And will be working at Mechron Power Systems for my January work term.

I'm an aquarius and I enjoy long walks through the park at night!

[Jiggy_12]

I went to MRC last year and took Psychology, but I wasn't really feeling it. As for right now, I'm in the midst of taking at least a year off school. I work part time at the dome and full time at Trail Appliances. Just saving money for whenever I figure out what I want to do.