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Stanley · 07-01-2006, 01:58 AM

Some people here got into AM from the start, but for those of us who haven't... What jobs have you worked in the past?

I worked as a pc technician for about 2 years before I got into web development.

Payton · 07-01-2006, 02:59 AM

sysadmin at a few places, still am one actually

Jon · 07-01-2006, 03:03 AM

Porn spammer, but then got promoted 6 months later to...
Director of Marketing for their Gaming and Adult clients. That was pretty much the first and last REAL job I ever had.

Peter · 07-01-2006, 03:04 AM

I was a labourer for a tradesman.

Payton · 07-01-2006, 03:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon

Porn spammer, but then got promoted 6 months later to...
Director of Marketing for their Gaming and Adult clients. That was pretty much the first and last REAL job I ever had.

So you didn't get the fluffer job huh?

Nathan · 07-01-2006, 03:30 AM

Lets see.

Liquor shop
Sports store
Hotel
IT helpdesk
Computer shop
web development company
DVD development
web hosting business
IT manager at a school
Network Manager (current)
freelance IT work

jonjon · 07-01-2006, 04:17 AM

Sold, Serviced, and Repaired PC Clones for 18 years - Glad that is over!

rembrandt · 07-01-2006, 04:26 AM

Plumbing assistant, Sheet Metal Worker, Tested Chemicals for roof bolting in Coal Mining, Car Washer, IT Operator, Fruit Shop Owner, Freelance webby, SEO consultant.

John · 07-01-2006, 05:00 AM

I've been a bouncer for about 7 years now. I used to be the head doorman in the bigggest club in the city but I've scaled working in bars back quite a bit now since I make the majority of my money online. I still work 1 shift a week at my favourite bar just for some fun.

Dave · 07-01-2006, 05:03 AM

Never had a proper job in my life - i was a game reviewer for a small nintendo site bout 4 years ago, didnt get anythin and only wrote 1 review :P

kyleirwin · 07-01-2006, 05:14 AM

I started making money on the internet in 7th grade, so I don't have much "job expirence".

McDonalds - for 3 months to get school credits for work expirence.
Worked at a skateshop, working on their website.
Did some composite layups (fiberglass, carbon fiber), some welding.. mainly just 'cause I wanted to learn how to do it.

That's about it. I currently have a day-job at a manufacturing company doing all their print advertising, wide format printing, website and print catalogs.

rento.inc · 07-01-2006, 05:39 AM

college student.. my rule.. never work for anybody

marc · 07-01-2006, 05:45 AM

lets see...

gas station attnedent
carpenter
landscape irrigation (sprinkler systems)
tshirt printing
vegetarian chef
sys admin for ad agency
sat tv sales and install
adsl sales and install
freelance IT consulting (current)

emp · 07-01-2006, 05:54 AM

Hmm...

Web Design Agency XML / XSL Programming
Web Developer .NET
Search Engine - Index Specialist (Now I have to kill you)

Currently unemployed

::emp::

$5 Submissions · 07-01-2006, 08:33 AM

VC/Incubator firm operations
COO at an online pharma-related company

I've been self-employed ever since

JDA · 07-01-2006, 09:04 AM

I don't think I've ever had a real job, but I've coached varsity tennis and cross country at a high school, and I also spent five summers working at a summer camp.

$5 Submissions · 07-01-2006, 09:07 AM

I also pushed a mop and cooked fries at Carl's Jr (high school). Damn.... fast food sure is greasy. I remember having to degrease my shoes after every shift.

Peter · 07-01-2006, 09:15 AM

Having a crap job once or twice in your life is good. It makes you appreciate working for yourself and doing something you enjoy so much more.

$5 Submissions · 07-01-2006, 09:19 AM

One interesting thing about fastfood is that you learn quickly that the industry WASTES a ton of food.

emp · 07-01-2006, 09:42 AM

whoa.. we getting into the crappy student / university jobs here as well?

Lawn care
Night shift at the reception desk of a hotel
copier maintenance guy
Market research assistant
Work in a print shop - various

::emp::

JDA · 07-01-2006, 09:46 AM

I actually worked at a Pizza Hut in high school waiting tables, and yeah you're right, the amount of food wasted was insane.

scoby · 07-01-2006, 11:51 AM

groundsman
prep chef
grocery shop manager
rehearsal room technician
barman
directory enquiries
painter

My current job working in a rehearsal room and my job as a prep chef are the only ones I haven't hated with a passion.

Customer service jobs are little fun

capitalistpig · 07-01-2006, 11:59 AM

Before I started in affiliate marketing back in '02, I was a manager at an automotive plant.

Some people would consider it a very good job, which it probably was for most people. However, I was never more miserable in my life.

JDA · 07-01-2006, 12:02 PM

Was it Honda CP?

capitalistpig · 07-01-2006, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDA

Was it Honda CP?

Nope, I worked at www.lear.com

JDA · 07-01-2006, 12:11 PM

Ah cool, I just happened to know people who work at the Marysville Honda plant so I thought I'd ask. Where is Lear?

getchoo · 07-01-2006, 12:15 PM

A movie theater and a machine shop.

Dave

capitalistpig · 07-01-2006, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDA

Ah cool, I just happened to know people who work at the Marysville Honda plant so I thought I'd ask. Where is Lear?

Lear's a pretty big company worldwide. They've got plants in about every country. I worked at a plant near Toledo.

DanNicol · 07-01-2006, 12:30 PM

Baseball Card Shop
JV Baseball Coach
Counselor at a boys home
Recruiter
Sales for several .com bombs
Ran a couple of manufacturing companies

Indy · 07-01-2006, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nathan

Lets see.

Liquor shop
Sports store
Hotel
IT helpdesk
Computer shop
web development company
DVD development
web hosting business
IT manager at a school
Network Manager (current)
freelance IT work

Awesome example of working your way up the corporate ladder!

Nathan · 07-01-2006, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indy

Awesome example of working your way up the corporate ladder!

Ah well if you want it in the correct order then it's like this:

Sports store
Liquor shop
Computer shop
Hotel
IT helpdesk
web development company
DVD development
freelance IT work
web hosting business
IT manager at a school
Network Manager (current)

$5 Submissions · 07-01-2006, 06:25 PM

Anyone here work at a comic book shop? That would be a cool job.

Mark · 07-01-2006, 08:13 PM

Let's see... Been working for 15 years, so they add up

- Grocery bagger (2 days)
- Trolley collector at a supermarket (2 weeks)
- Busting tyres (fixing flats etc) and general gas station duties (4 months)
- mailroom clerk (then promoted to office purchasing, and general office support, and I also ended up devloping the company's intranet!) - ( 8 fucking years!)
- webmaster for Iron Maiden (2 years)
- Office temping when I first moved to the UK (2 years and a bit)
- Web developer (almost 2 years now)

Jesus what a wasted life

MisterX · 07-02-2006, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark

webmaster for Iron Maiden (2 years)

Respect!!!

John · 07-02-2006, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark

- webmaster for Iron Maiden (2 years)

Dude I bet I surfed your site many times, like MisterX said, respect!!!!

kyleirwin · 07-02-2006, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by $5 Submissions

Anyone here work at a comic book shop? That would be a cool job.

No, but I spent about 8-10 hours a day in one everyday after school for about 2 years. Playing that Magic: The Gathering trading card game. I really enjoyed it. I've never been into comic books, but that game was sick.

revlimiter · 07-03-2006, 04:04 PM

12-13 years old: Delivering newspapers (2 years)
16 years old: Subsitute English Teacher for Kindergarten kids in Taiwan (5 months)
17 years old: A&W Restaurant (3 months)
18 years old: Ranch, feeding and grooming horses (4 months)
18-19 years old: Save On Foods Grocery Store (2 years)
20-21 years old (presently): SEO Guy Services, website designer (1.5 years)

dre · 07-04-2006, 10:02 PM

Produce clerk.

07-01-2006, 01:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
Stanley Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: San Diego Posts: 3,418 iTrader: 3 / 100%	Your previous jobs? Some people here got into AM from the start, but for those of us who haven't... What jobs have you worked in the past? I worked as a pc technician for about 2 years before I got into web development. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-01-2006, 02:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Payton Affiliate Padawan Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 599 iTrader: 0 / 0%	sysadmin at a few places, still am one actually Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Girly Myspace Layouts Cute Myspace Layouts Myspace Tweaks Girly Myspace Layouts Myspace Codes

07-01-2006, 03:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
Peter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 193 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I was a labourer for a tradesman. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-01-2006, 03:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
Nathan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 543 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Lets see. Liquor shop Sports store Hotel IT helpdesk Computer shop web development company DVD development web hosting business IT manager at a school Network Manager (current) freelance IT work Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-01-2006, 04:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
jonjon Blathering Toad Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 57 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Sold, Serviced, and Repaired PC Clones for 18 years - Glad that is over! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-01-2006, 04:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
rembrandt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 272 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Plumbing assistant, Sheet Metal Worker, Tested Chemicals for roof bolting in Coal Mining, Car Washer, IT Operator, Fruit Shop Owner, Freelance webby, SEO consultant. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-01-2006, 05:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
John Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sewageville Posts: 4,929 iTrader: 6 / 100%	I've been a bouncer for about 7 years now. I used to be the head doorman in the bigggest club in the city but I've scaled working in bars back quite a bit now since I make the majority of my money online. I still work 1 shift a week at my favourite bar just for some fun. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-01-2006, 05:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
Dave Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 811 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Never had a proper job in my life - i was a game reviewer for a small nintendo site bout 4 years ago, didnt get anythin and only wrote 1 review :P Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-01-2006, 05:14 AM	#11 (permalink)
kyleirwin Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 1,819 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I started making money on the internet in 7th grade, so I don't have much "job expirence". McDonalds - for 3 months to get school credits for work expirence. Worked at a skateshop, working on their website. Did some composite layups (fiberglass, carbon fiber), some welding.. mainly just 'cause I wanted to learn how to do it. That's about it. I currently have a day-job at a manufacturing company doing all their print advertising, wide format printing, website and print catalogs. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-01-2006, 05:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
rento.inc Professional Asshole Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New comfy chair Posts: 242 iTrader: 0 / 0%	college student.. my rule.. never work for anybody Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Wealthy Affiliate

07-01-2006, 05:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
marc Geek of all Trades Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 62 iTrader: 0 / 0%	lets see... gas station attnedent carpenter landscape irrigation (sprinkler systems) tshirt printing vegetarian chef sys admin for ad agency sat tv sales and install adsl sales and install freelance IT consulting (current) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________

07-01-2006, 05:54 AM	#14 (permalink)
emp Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,818 iTrader: 17 / 100%	Hmm... Web Design Agency XML / XSL Programming Web Developer .NET Search Engine - Index Specialist (Now I have to kill you) Currently unemployed ::emp:: Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-01-2006, 08:33 AM	#15 (permalink)
$5 Submissions Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Global Posts: 1,921 iTrader: 4 / 100%	VC/Incubator firm operations COO at an online pharma-related company I've been self-employed ever since Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Make More Money off Downloaders They UPLOAD - You Make Money

07-01-2006, 09:04 AM	#16 (permalink)
JDA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 721 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I don't think I've ever had a real job, but I've coached varsity tennis and cross country at a high school, and I also spent five summers working at a summer camp. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________

07-01-2006, 09:07 AM	#17 (permalink)
$5 Submissions Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Global Posts: 1,921 iTrader: 4 / 100%	I also pushed a mop and cooked fries at Carl's Jr (high school). Damn.... fast food sure is greasy. I remember having to degrease my shoes after every shift. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Make More Money off Downloaders They UPLOAD - You Make Money

07-01-2006, 09:15 AM	#18 (permalink)
Peter Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 193 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Having a crap job once or twice in your life is good. It makes you appreciate working for yourself and doing something you enjoy so much more. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-01-2006, 09:19 AM	#19 (permalink)
$5 Submissions Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Global Posts: 1,921 iTrader: 4 / 100%	One interesting thing about fastfood is that you learn quickly that the industry WASTES a ton of food. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Make More Money off Downloaders They UPLOAD - You Make Money

07-01-2006, 09:42 AM	#20 (permalink)
emp Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,818 iTrader: 17 / 100%	whoa.. we getting into the crappy student / university jobs here as well? Lawn care Night shift at the reception desk of a hotel copier maintenance guy Market research assistant Work in a print shop - various ::emp:: Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-01-2006, 09:46 AM	#21 (permalink)
JDA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 721 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I actually worked at a Pizza Hut in high school waiting tables, and yeah you're right, the amount of food wasted was insane. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________

07-01-2006, 11:51 AM	#22 (permalink)
scoby Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 62 iTrader: 0 / 0%	groundsman prep chef grocery shop manager rehearsal room technician barman directory enquiries painter My current job working in a rehearsal room and my job as a prep chef are the only ones I haven't hated with a passion. Customer service jobs are little fun Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-01-2006, 11:59 AM	#23 (permalink)
capitalistpig Nothing To Read Here Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: USA Posts: 153 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Before I started in affiliate marketing back in '02, I was a manager at an automotive plant. Some people would consider it a very good job, which it probably was for most people. However, I was never more miserable in my life. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-01-2006, 12:02 PM	#24 (permalink)
JDA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 721 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Was it Honda CP? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________

07-01-2006, 12:11 PM	#26 (permalink)
JDA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Atlanta Posts: 721 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Ah cool, I just happened to know people who work at the Marysville Honda plant so I thought I'd ask. Where is Lear? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________

07-01-2006, 12:15 PM	#27 (permalink)
getchoo Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 / 0%	A movie theater and a machine shop. Dave Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-01-2006, 12:30 PM	#29 (permalink)
DanNicol Serenity Now Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 874 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Baseball Card Shop JV Baseball Coach Counselor at a boys home Recruiter Sales for several .com bombs Ran a couple of manufacturing companies Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

07-01-2006, 06:25 PM	#32 (permalink)
$5 Submissions Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Global Posts: 1,921 iTrader: 4 / 100%	Anyone here work at a comic book shop? That would be a cool job. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Make More Money off Downloaders They UPLOAD - You Make Money

07-01-2006, 08:13 PM	#33 (permalink)
Mark Web Monkey Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London, UK Posts: 128 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Let's see... Been working for 15 years, so they add up - Grocery bagger (2 days) - Trolley collector at a supermarket (2 weeks) - Busting tyres (fixing flats etc) and general gas station duties (4 months) - mailroom clerk (then promoted to office purchasing, and general office support, and I also ended up devloping the company's intranet!) - ( 8 fucking years!) - webmaster for Iron Maiden (2 years) - Office temping when I first moved to the UK (2 years and a bit) - Web developer (almost 2 years now) Jesus what a wasted life Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Stepping on Wires Blog June: $14.25/day avg. Target: $100/day. Ugh.

07-03-2006, 04:04 PM	#37 (permalink)
revlimiter $333.33/day is my goal! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vancouver Island, British Columbia Posts: 261 iTrader: 0 / 0%	12-13 years old: Delivering newspapers (2 years) 16 years old: Subsitute English Teacher for Kindergarten kids in Taiwan (5 months) 17 years old: A&W Restaurant (3 months) 18 years old: Ranch, feeding and grooming horses (4 months) 18-19 years old: Save On Foods Grocery Store (2 years) 20-21 years old (presently): SEO Guy Services, website designer (1.5 years) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Google Adsense \| Google Adwords

07-04-2006, 10:02 PM	#38 (permalink)
dre Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 53 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Produce clerk. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________

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