A lot of jobs carry over some real useful skills to metal detecting. And sometimes metal detecting is used to get away from the stresses a job can carry with it. It would be interesting to see the broad spectrum of careers we all have/had.
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There's Lots Of Brilliant :nerd: Talent On This Garrett Metal Detecting Forum. ."WHAT DO/DID YOU DO FOR A LIVING?????"
- Thread starter John-Edmonton
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I guess I'll start...........
Currently, a RN Specializing With Hip & Knee Replacement Rehab Therapy......
Been an RN for about 23 years. Prior to that I flew hot air balloons for a living for about 5 years, prior to that property management and prior to that an environmental education to hopefully become a conservation officer for wildlife protection, but as is sometimes the case, things don't always turn out as planned. I have a lovely (only) wife of 24 years marriage, 4 & kids.
Life's been good!
Below are three of the balloons I trained in and flew.
Currently, a RN Specializing With Hip & Knee Replacement Rehab Therapy......
Been an RN for about 23 years. Prior to that I flew hot air balloons for a living for about 5 years, prior to that property management and prior to that an environmental education to hopefully become a conservation officer for wildlife protection, but as is sometimes the case, things don't always turn out as planned. I have a lovely (only) wife of 24 years marriage, 4 & kids.
Life's been good!
Below are three of the balloons I trained in and flew.
After 7 years in the US Army, I went to work driving longhaul truck for twenty years, been in every state, Canada, and Alaska, I was heavy haul, then I managed a Campground in Mariposa, Ca for 5 years. Medically retired now, do to 13 heart attacks stemming for exposer to Agent orange. !00% service connected. Grubstake
Joel-Winnipeg
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Work at City Sign Dept as foremen for twenty years.
Retired in 1996 after 30 years.
Presently into painting ( art ) and detecting amongst other hobbies.
Retired in 1996 after 30 years.
Presently into painting ( art ) and detecting amongst other hobbies.
EtracTom-AdirondacksNY
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Just retired in last June from Verizon 25 1/2 years. 55 1/2 yrs old. Had had enough.
I was a Professional Firefighter for 30 years, retired at age 50, got bored and became a licensed Independent Insurance Adjuster (travelling around the country chasing after hurricanes), A Certified Environmental Adjuster (Exxon Valdez, BP Oil Spill, etc) then a Licensed Private Investigator, dealing in Large Loss Theft, Cargo Theft, Insurance Fraud and Arson. I am also a Certified Fire and Explosion Investigator. All my current jobs are contracted jobs only.
Our home and land is on the market, and we plan to downsize. I plan on simply retiring again and metal detect, fish, and hunt by this summer.....
Our home and land is on the market, and we plan to downsize. I plan on simply retiring again and metal detect, fish, and hunt by this summer.....
Worked in the retail shoe business, mostly ladies, since my college days up to the day I retired in the summer of 2006. 40 + years buying and merchandising multi store operations. Been detecting since 1972 and went into it full bore the day after I retired. I no longer hunt four legged creatures or fowl, but still enjoy wetting a line numerous times a year. HH jim tn
I was an elevator technician for 15 years, elevator technicians supervisor for 16 years. Retired for 14 years. I have 3 business that I run. I own a trade show, buy and sell postage stamps and coins. I work when I want to and metal detect most every day. I have been married 46 years, have two great adult children that bring joy to my life along with three awesome grandchildren. I spend time traveling to new hunting sites, motor homing, desert adventuring and spending time at our river home. The best part of life is always the adventures you never expect to have.
Hi, I'm shopkeeper.
For 27 years I dedicate myself to buy and sell food, fruits, vegetables, meats, preserves and cleaning materials for the home. The business was founded by my father in law in his youth, now 93 and every day comes a walk by trade. Previously I was military, radio operator in the Spanish Navy, four years. Bricklayer postman, wood cutter, restaurant waiter, smuggler and dealer of illegal things
... like the police never caught me, let him out of boredom.
senda
For 27 years I dedicate myself to buy and sell food, fruits, vegetables, meats, preserves and cleaning materials for the home. The business was founded by my father in law in his youth, now 93 and every day comes a walk by trade. Previously I was military, radio operator in the Spanish Navy, four years. Bricklayer postman, wood cutter, restaurant waiter, smuggler and dealer of illegal things
... like the police never caught me, let him out of boredom.senda
I love it! What a great topic for us to get to know each other a bit more! I woulda never guessed Jimtn was a shoe salesman! Or Senda being a fruit stand operator! Boy I bet they have some stories!
Well, I've never really had a 'career', and all of my 'jobs' have proven to be temporary and unprofitable nuisances! I've done a lot of things, manual labor to upper management, started making money in the early 70's.
I've lived through 4 recessions and lost it all a time or two, one day you are behind a desk, the next day neck deep in the dirt!...Damn Nafta!
Most interesting and satisfying was when I was a grave digger for 2yrs up in MN...Never had any complaints from my customers! Very peaceful and healthy since they were all dug by hand...the job that best translated skills to detecting was being a Trapper. Damage control on beaver, and Predator (coyote) control for ranchers out West.. a guy did it year round and got to know what kind of travel patterns, structure and habits these critters have, got paid for performance and not effort, although effort is a big part, no guarantee ...Humans are basically the same as animals, they follow predictable and easy to 'see' patterns. Detecting shares a lot of the required skills trapping has, it was an easy switch, finding locations and 'site reading' being primary...
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Consequently, at this point in my Life, being poor and basically unemployable to anyone other than myself, I am self employed, and my boss is a real @ss, borderline alcoholic too I think! He's attracted to outdoor 'pursuit oriented hobbies' that make money or at least break even, and they have to be performed quickly during the dead hours when He wont be missed...Again, Trapping skills pay off here too, He knows the Humans wont be up for a few hours, so he has time to go and find some pennies..Hes a strange duck alright, I wouldnt buy an apple from him and I consider him a close personal friend! I still get paid on performance, since I sell and fix hydraulic industrial equipment...just got a call, somethings busted in Texas, gotta go make some money...
Mud
Or Senda being a fruit stand operator! Boy I bet they have some stories!Well, I've never really had a 'career', and all of my 'jobs' have proven to be temporary and unprofitable nuisances! I've done a lot of things, manual labor to upper management, started making money in the early 70's.
I've lived through 4 recessions and lost it all a time or two, one day you are behind a desk, the next day neck deep in the dirt!...Damn Nafta!
Most interesting and satisfying was when I was a grave digger for 2yrs up in MN...Never had any complaints from my customers! Very peaceful and healthy since they were all dug by hand...the job that best translated skills to detecting was being a Trapper. Damage control on beaver, and Predator (coyote) control for ranchers out West.. a guy did it year round and got to know what kind of travel patterns, structure and habits these critters have, got paid for performance and not effort, although effort is a big part, no guarantee ...Humans are basically the same as animals, they follow predictable and easy to 'see' patterns. Detecting shares a lot of the required skills trapping has, it was an easy switch, finding locations and 'site reading' being primary...
. Consequently, at this point in my Life, being poor and basically unemployable to anyone other than myself, I am self employed, and my boss is a real @ss, borderline alcoholic too I think!
He's attracted to outdoor 'pursuit oriented hobbies' that make money or at least break even, and they have to be performed quickly during the dead hours when He wont be missed...Again, Trapping skills pay off here too, He knows the Humans wont be up for a few hours, so he has time to go and find some pennies..Hes a strange duck alright, I wouldnt buy an apple from him and I consider him a close personal friend! I still get paid on performance, since I sell and fix hydraulic industrial equipment...just got a call, somethings busted in Texas, gotta go make some money...Mud
Eric in RI
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From age 17 - 25 I worked in a few offices doing data entry. For the last 8 years I've been a Commercial / Residential Locksmith and hope to retire doing just that.
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choppadude
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I build custom motorcycle mostly from older British bike parts and pieces. I also specialize in rebuilding Triumph, BSA and Norton motors.
thinlizzie
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20 years so far with Verizon can't wait to get out of there . Cable Splicer.