What do you do for work?

[knucklebuste]

I thought this would be a very interesting topic. Sure to pass the three page mark for sure. Myself, well I'm an Oracle Database Consultant. My flat rate is usually $200.00 per hour. But these cut throat days it's been $75 an hour. Not bragging, Info Technology sucks these days and I wish I had been an auto mechanic. Computers suck. However my flat rate does not limit me to Oracle. I'll do whatever you want me to do for $200 dollars an hour, besides male sex. Heck, I don't care, I'll gut rats with a stone if you want, grind up a titanium road bike frame and snort it. :-X Whatever you want. So tell us all what you do for work.

[I Are Baboon]

My title: "Payroll System Administrator." Basically, I manage the payroll system for a group of Massachusetts hospitals. If it's PeopleSoft, I know it. 8)

I do not make $200 an hour.

[knucklebuste]

The place I use to work at went with People Soft. The implementation started 10/00, they are still not live yet, and they have peoplesoft themselves implementing the project. :-X I left after the oracle conversion took place. They were sick of all the upgrades and version expirations. Well I said what will peoplesoft run indefinetly without upgrades and version desupportifications?? I think not. Well it's good to know any software inside and out. Peoplesoft is up there with Oracle. Kevin

[knucklebuste]

I see a lot of views on this post, but not a lot of replies. Is someone hiding something? Inquiring minds want to know. Come on. Any professional axe murderers or snipers out there? ;D

[pk]

Dear Krumpled,

I calculate that you've already frittered away over a grand of labor on this forum. Get back to work and earn your keep! ;D

Me, I work for Clif Bars! :P

[I Are Baboon]

The place I use to work at went with People Soft. The implementation started 10/00, they are still not live yet, and they have peoplesoft themselves implementing the project. :-X I left after the oracle conversion took place. They were sick of all the upgrades and version expirations. Well I said what will peoplesoft run indefinetly without upgrades and version desupportifications?? I think not. Well it's good to know any software inside and out. Peoplesoft is up there with Oracle. Kevin


We went live last week on 8.3. And we hit our original go-live date. WOO HOO! 8.4 is already out, and 8.8 is being released in the next few months, so we already need to start planning another upgrade. At least it keeps me employed for now. 8)

We run on Oracle.

Fred Garvin Male Prostitute...and Cage Dancer.

Knuckles - you do DBA tasks, SQL programming?

[knucklebuste]

Ahh, Oracle as the back end rears it's ugly head again. :-X

[knucklebuste]

Yah all that **** tuff guy. Just got my OCP Oracle Certified Professional (another useless piece of paper) for 8/9i database administration

[CouchingTiger]

I'm just another high-priced software whore (Staff Engineer in this case). I still don't make $200/hr but am highly overpaid in reality. Fortunately, my wife is in the same boat and we have no kids so we don't want for bikes or other toys

-Couch

[knucklebuste]

Well just so you don't feel bad, $200 dollars an hour was in the good ole .com days. I pimped a contract at EMC for about 2 years. Damn I milked that place dry. If I tell a customer my rate is $200 per hour they'll laugh me out of their office nowadays. $100 is about tops these days, when and if you can find work, and the customer will squabble for days over this guy for 110/hr or that guy for 105/hr, it's frign ridiculous. As long as the execs get their fat check. Well let me tell you Mr. CFO; soon enough we'll be driving the train and telling you it's $200/hr for me to get out of bed, another $200 at the door and $200/hr there after. Soon enough my friend. dot com is gone, but there is another breakthrough coming in the light of the way information travels that is going to completely turn upside down all notions on the way we think information should get from one place to another. Within the next 5 years, you'll see. And that will open the doors for all us consultants to come in and pimp your purchase orders till theres nothing left but powdered freekn milk my friend. Our day will come. Peace

[I Are Baboon]

After reading Knucklepimper's last post, I can't help but think of Linus at the end of the Peanuts Great Pumpkin cartoon...when Linus is screaming "The Great Pumpkin will come next year!! Just you wait and see Charlie Brown!!"

;D

[Big Game]

Big Game here, Soldier of Fortune. The fortune I seek? Gold. Why? For my bike. How? I have my ways. When? I'm always on the job. Where? That I can't tell you (trade secret)

I was making $100 per hour, but because of corporate politics, I now make $140 an hour (Listen: Life is unfair, is it my fault it is unfair to my advantage?).

[hogboy]

I'm just another high-priced software whore (Staff Engineer in this case). I still don't make $200/hr but am highly overpaid in reality. Fortunately, my wife is in the same boat and we have no kids so we don't want for bikes or other toys

-Couch


how the hell did oreo get so fat dude !

I am a world class arsemunch, and I make some money at it. not a ton, but it pays the bills.


no really though, I configure, troubleshoot, deploy and maintain Cisco routers, various make firewalls (mostly NS), and such crap, hooked up to DS3's running BGP and that sorta ****. all over the planet. someone gotta do it. have sniffer, will travel.

another Software guy here...I run the business development efforts for a software company...whereas you other geeks are tech related I deal with sales and marketing efforts...

I also cage dance in the evenings...

[knucklebuste]

Ahh Sales and Marketing. (S+M)

[I Are Baboon]

Let the record show that I am functional expert, NOT a technical expert. 8)

[gungywump]

I run a twin 1ghz G4 w/22" Flat Panel Cinema Series Display. Photoshop, Illustrator, Quark et al.
My time bills at $200 but The Man takes most of that.

[joe]

ok, so is everyone who hangs out on this forum a software geek who rides bikes?

I'm a programmer myself. I work in the consulting division of a software company that whores me out to write custom versions of our apps and custom interfaces to work with them. My employer bills me out at some ridiculous rate that doesn't seem to be related to what I am paid.

-Joe

[knucklebuste]

ok, so is everyone who hangs out on this forum a software geek who rides bikes?

I'm a programmer myself. I work in the consulting division of a software company that whores me out to write custom versions of our apps and custom interfaces to work with them. My employer bills me out at some ridiculous rate that doesn't seem to be related to what I am paid.

I hear ya Joe, I used to get pimped out by the biatch (my previous company) so now I've been pimping myself out for the last couple of years. Them bastards would pimp me out at $350.00 per hour and I only got 10%, I said bump dat and now I'm the pimp, the biatch and the ho, ya kno ? But being work the way it is and funds runnin low, I got's to be an onsite DBA/Network Admin (sounds frign fun ha?) for 72k a year. I be takin about a 50% pay cut, but I gots ta pay da health ya hear biatch? Well I'll do that gig for a few and some side work till the ******* economy gets it's head out of it's ass in 2005

-Joe

[johnbryanpeters]

Microsoft systems, networks, and applications, mostly e-commerce. Currently I'm involved in monitoring and support of a geographically strung out set of server farms from Texas to Vermont. For the most part, it's all done from Vermont. Trails start from the far side of our parking lot, so I usually head out noonish.

J

[gungywump]

Hey I heard somewhere that Big Lame was in the same line of work as Starr Jones (No, not shitty daytime talkshow host).
I'd like to take this opportunity to request a banding together of those of us in the computer/software slave business for a good cause. The Solid Platinum Bike. Please go to the Solid Gold Bike forum to show your support. NOO can fill you in. Krusty Hamper's I've even defended your meticulus bike there.

PLATINUM BIKES - All Women, Platinum Blondes, Mothers, Knuclebusterpantytrusterkrustydiapers and COMPUTER PROGRAMMERS/SYSTEM OPERATORS/SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS/GRAPHIC DESIGNERS welcome! ;D

[Dawgee]

Im a toolmaker. I only could dream about making 200 bucks an hour.<sigh> I build automated machines just the mechinical part. make the parts from bar stock put them together and get those puppies running then ship em out.

[gungywump]

Dawgee,
Excellent!
We can use a man like you on the PLATINUM BIKES project!

[Shubnigurath]

Contractual assassin myself..get bout $50 a head....$15 for computer geeks (volume discount, you know how it is)....

[splat]

Another computer geek here. My title is Lead Unix Administrator, Mostly Solaris some HP-UX , a touch ( but growing ) Linux , and 1 AIX. I wish I was Making $200 an hour.

[Shubnigurath]

...oh yea, almost forgot..when im not killing people for nominal prices, im hosting a radio show (PLUG) on 90.3 WRIU fm saturday nights, 7-9pm (we broadcast on the web too, cant remember how to get there though)...Avant rock type stuff. Alchemy is the name...check it out....

All this talk of computer programs, systems, management and cunsulting. Let me chime in for the few(mabee i'm the only one) people out there typing with calloused hands.

I'm a Construction Superintendent, which is most of the time a Mgmt position , but when between the $mil.+ projects there is some meinial labor to do. Last week for instance I demolished 60 sq ft of concrete sidewalk, by hand, and repoured, shingled 900sqft of roof, insulated a kitchen addition.......

Aint it grand we all have somthing to do with our days and Gods blessing of health and mind. Work is Good!!!

[LB]

Another computer geek... database admin in such a horrifically boring specialty that I was able to weasle full-time pay and benefits for part-time work. No, not to feed the riding habit (I wish), to pick up the rugrats after school.

I don't make $200/hr though.

[Thedewser]

Well what I'd like to say is that I am a professional mountain biker sponsored by my employer (which isn't too far off). Not anywhere near pro but my job does fund the habit. My title is Computer Serivices Coordinator. Primarily NT/2000 servers, Citrix server, Exchange Server, after that webmaster for the district site and unfortunately desktop support. Good majority of the people I work with have very little knowledge of computers. I am Fred from CDW!!!!!

I am currently looking for new work, the desktop support thing is very boring!! Unfortunately everyone wants senior network admins with MCSE's and such.

Bright side, job gives me 5 weeks vacation a year! I can take it anytime I want. Downsides - too much work + not enough staff = no time to use the vacation. When I do have time, don't have money to go anywhere.

Ok I am going to stop my bitchin. Could be worse, I could not have a job! But that would leave more time for biking, but no money to pay for parts!

Well thats what I do.

[Kenquig]

What is it with all the computer geeks out there. I am a structural engineer although most of my time these days is spent managing other engineers.

Ken

It's the begining of the end. The engineers are managing other engineers. Soon we will have lots of pretty drawings with nice straight lines and no one who can put the thing together in a round world.

At least I'll have work for years making "adjustments in the feild".

[guitarsark]

every day i go into the orifice...
for I work for the Corperate Ass!!!!!

SUCKS BIG!!!

greetings from my cubicle..

[Sylvan]

*waves from another cubicle*
I get paid $9-ish an hour to make sure that the people in my department who make two and three times that (and more! :o ) get paid. But I also get to write up their disciplinary action forms too.. Heh heh heh... ;D

[cgrimble]

Am I the only non computer geek? - I'm a meeting planner - I l plan medical meetings - working on planning NEMBAfest was much more fun! :D

[knucklebuste]

every day i go into the orifice...
for I work for the Corperate Ass!!!!!

SUCKS BIG!!!

greetings from my cubicle..


Screw coorporate America. I see these dummies spend 1 to 3 million dollars implementing Oracle. By the time the project is finished the version is obsolete and they have to do it all over again. I can not stand bean counters, CFO's and the rest of the executive cut throat jerk offs. All they care about is their f$^&%$ng BMW and their 600,000 dollar house in Westwood or Needham. They make all their money squeezing the life out of the working man. F-U to all you executives out there pimping the **** out of this country. Your the ones that have made the economy ****, but as long as you cash out when everyone else is getting unemployed struggling to make ends meet. Rot in hell Mr. CFO, I hope the sniper kills you all you greedy money hungry *******s. Whew. Sorry, but I had to get that off my chest. I'm sick of these jerk offs skating through life like they do. Like all the *******s who cashed out at Enron. And I hope Martha Stuart gets burned alive. Too many years of the good life, ha Martha? Nothing will happen to that c&*t, as she'll pay or suck somebody off and get off like all the rest of the greedy stock *******s. F the stock market. F ebusiness and F f*^%*(ng U to all you coorperate *******s

Don't mince words, Knaughtybiker, tell us how you really feel

[knucklebuste]

Oh yeah, I am not a computer geek. I have 6 tatoos. So that automatically excludes me. I don't drive a BMW either, but a VW, so I'm not a yuppie. Actually the only reason I am in information technology is because it is a joke. I get paid endless money doing nothing because other people don't have the initiative to figure the **** out or read instructions. It's easy work, most days 10am to 2pm, but sometimes it's hell. Do I like the work? No, I think it sucks and is the most boring f..ing thing in the world. I hate computers. Think of this and how much technology has advanced when you start thinking your in the golden age of technology. How many years has data resided on a round piece of metal powered by a motor? I mean come on. If I had the brains, which I don't becuase I am not a gifted MIT nerd, I would come up with something better than that. Pretty sad to think that your critical data still resides on a spinning piece of metal powered by a motor; still after about 4 decades. Unbelievable, it's 2002

[boingboing]

>:(I'm an industrial engineer. But for the last 2 years I've been supervising production because I can't find a job. Supervision is great cuz ya get to work 3rd shift and deal with stupid people who can't count to 11 without takin a shoe off.. >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

[Sylvan]

Having tattoos makes you *not* be a computer geek? Can I tell that to my computer-techie family & friends who have tattoos? ;D
And how does having a VW make you *not* a yuppie?
*confrused* Yuppie-ness is a state of being, man, not whether you have "yuppie-type toys".

[knucklebuste]

I actually consider myself a hillbilly/motorhead. I agree about the state of mind, and I am a hillbilly. Knuckle

[Mt.A TODD]

I work in a 24,000 sqft wood shop. We build custom store fixtures for high end retail. Lot’s of Wood, Metal, Glass, MDF. We do stores for Coach Leather, L.L.Bean, Lacoste, Cole Haan, about three per month all over the country. We draw it, build it, paint it, ship it, and install it. I’m a project manager, kind of a tour guide for the whole process. Currently we are in the process of modifying our machines to mass produce solid GOLD bikes.

I also work at Berger’s Bike Shop on Saturdays, that’s my fun job!

[knucklebuste]

Todd, and I see your busy like me. So busy surfing and posting on nemba. As long as you have some time to surf, any job is ok I guess. PEACE OUT BROTHA. Knucklepimp

[Big Game]

Currently we are in the process of modifying our machines to mass produce solid GOLD bikes.




You might want to tell the masses that there is quite an extensive waiting list for the Solid Gold bikes.

My explanation: While the cost of our Solid Gold Bike is prohibitive to most people, those with actual money regard this a secure investment, sure to appreciate in value and nonetheless, consider it a bargain at its very high price tag.

(Yes, if you have to ask how much, clearly you can't afford one. Oh well, you can always buy an aluminum or platinum bike)

[knucklebuste]

There is never going to be a solid gold bike. The idea is as ridiculous as my black bike with those grey forks. PLEASE, end our suffering. No more about gold bikes. Knucklepimpa

[gungywump]

There is never going to be a solid gold bike. The idea is as ridiculous as my black bike with those grey forks. PLEASE, end our suffering. No more about gold bikes. Knucklepimpa


That's right Chuckle's we need to STOP all this ridiculous talk about a Gold Bike. We need to be talking more about the PLATINUM bike. Chuckle's you have been named head of cleaning and product presentation for the project.

Also, Like Todd@MtA I work in a shop on Saturday's. And yes, it is my "FUN" job.

[Thedewser]

I don't have a fun job :-\ Any ideas?? Anyway I hate my job and I like my job. I am a computer geek! Only because I am good at it. I went to school for Biology then changed to business. Got into computers and loved it. Plus it is a good way to pay the bills. I just don't like handling desktops and showing some of these mindless idiots which mouse button is which!

[knucklebuste]

I hate computers, I hate dealing with people who SHOULD NOT be using computers. I hate Oracle most of all and that's what allows me to live a half decent lifestyle and still pay my $2500.00 per month child support. I love my kid, but if it weren't for my wife working as a RN making very good money, I'd be living with my mother and riding a Huffy mtn bike instead of a Cannondale. Peace, Knuckle

The mouse has buttons? When do i learn that part? I'm still looking for the "any" key.

[steve_b]

Instead of an "any" key, left-click your start button, choose programs, then accessories, then command prompt. Now enter "fdisk", and hit the enter key. When the prompt comes back, "format C:" and enter again.

This will solve all of your current computer problems, and allow you to ride a lot more. ;D

[Coolriding]

You guys make me feel so lucky with your corporate grumbling....

I'm an architectual woodworker (aka carpenter). I get to work in the homes of all those greedy CEO's, CFO's etc. If you hate them at work, you would truly despise them if you saw how they lived. Some people have way too much $$$$$.

However, someone has to pay for my bike.....I don't mind taking their ill gotten gains.

[knucklebuste]

Remember this. The good life only lasts so long. All that cash goes quick when the company goes belly up and you have a 5000/month mortgage. Krinkle

[EVIL BOTA]

Damm , I'm just a Correctional Officer(PRISON GUARD).No wonder you guys can afford those crazy bikes.(200 bucks an hour ! oh boy). Well at least I don't have to worry about getting laid off. Always plenty of buisness for me..lmao! Now I know why I had to do all the work at the last nemba bridge project.. To many of you sitting behind a desk. Out of 6 people I was the only one who could swing a hammer..lol
j/k .

[Thedewser]

I swing and axe and sledgehammer pretty well. ;D Good way of releasing stress!!

Looks like a lot of carpenters and woodworkers here. I just know our all going to be at Great Brook Farm for the 5 bridge building day. All the Union guys can be on my crew. I'll bring the non-corporate danish and coffe.

Oh, Hardtail-steve, i did great on those directions right up until the fdisk part. I could'nt find my f- disk to enter it, and where would you put it anyway.

[MissJean]

I design and sell custom window treatments.
During the riding season, I find myself wearing long skirts a lot to cover the scratches and bruises that I always wind up with on my legs. Clients just don't feel comfortable spending lots of money when you look like a victim of domestic violence.

[johnnyt]

I know quite a few old broads that wear armor for that reason alone. ;)

[Dragon Lady]

I am a project manager for an insurance company. Not somebody you would think would be remotely interested in mountain biking, but I love it.
I have done it for couple of years now. Mostly technical rides, some downhill rides.
I love my job. I like challanges, so maybe this is why I like MB.

[EVIL BOTA]

I hate computers, I hate dealing with people who SHOULD NOT be using computers. I hate Oracle most of all and that's what allows me to live a half decent lifestyle and still pay my $2500.00 per month child support. I love my kid, but if it weren't for my wife working as a RN making very good money, I'd be living with my mother and riding a Huffy mtn bike instead of a Cannondale. Peace, Knuckle
OUCH!