[aljan]

Retired after 30 years as a computer technician.

[Greg Reid]

I just realized that yesterday marked my 37th year at this transit authority (MARTA). I've worked at 6 different crafts at this company over that time.
Apprentice bus mechanic
Entered the Electronics Tech training program and switched from being a mechanic's apprentice in the 'Bus Transportation' side to being an E.T. on the 'Rail Transportation' side.
After that,
Faregate Technician
Radio Communications Tech (my favorite)
Rail Car Engineering Lab Tech (second favorite)
Automatic Train Control Tech
Now, under contract with the authority as an Inspector. That means, I watch other people work now.

[Txbobcat]

I did retail for 26 years ended up as district mgr. Started buying rental houses 38 years ago. Now sell owner financed houses and still renting a few. Almost retired at 69 years old. Still have to go to the bank several times during the month to deposit checks.

[The Champ]

I've been in sales and sales management since 1978 (mostly outside sales and management of outside sales) - after 6 years in the service. Semi - retired now - working 3 days a week in - you guessed it - outside sales.

[Formula496]

For the last 16 years I've been a mechanic for concrete cutting equipment with two different companies. Currently manage the shop, do repairs on the equipment and trucks, purchasing, occasionally I will work in the field as an operator, also a Local 472 Heavy Construction laborer member.
Before that I was a auto mechanic for 8 years. Been working since I was 14 as some sort of mechanic.

[TAKerry]

I have been swinging a hammer for 40yrs now, a 4th generation master carpenter. Owned a medium sized construction co. with my 2 older brothers for the last 20yrs doing commercial and light industrial work. Opened my own company 4 yrs ago this aug. doing small home improvement type stuff.

[MUSLCAH]

Self Employed Autobody since 87.....and 43 years total experience and counting....not counting the Bondo I was mixing at 17... lol

[1967Tempest]

Medical Field Service for about 20 years after I got out of the Navy as a Sonar Tech. Currently the Senior Engineer fixing, installing and maintaining MRI scanners.

[tigergto]

Retired now although I occasionally work in an Auto parts store. Started doing that after I retired from business at 55. I was in the vending business ( mobile food trucks).

[72GTOMN]

I've been a veterinary technician for over 25 years. 12 years were spent in rehabilitation and research of birds of prey. These days I specialize in diagnostic imaging; radiology, ultrasound, CT, and MRI. Mostly on small animals (dogs and cats) although we have some more exotic stuff thrown in there. Zoo animals are always interesting. If you've never seen an adult male lion getting a CT scan, it's quite a site. Worst smell award goes to a gorilla getting an MRI hands down!

[Bills Auto Works]

I have owned Bill's Auto Works since 1983

It started out as a body shop, Southern body parts sales & transport of cars. About 15 years ago I got tired of the everyday paint & body work, got rid of the employees & transitioned to customer paint & restorations, while still keeping the transport business going. Eventually the body parts sales fizzeled out & the transports have taken over everything to the point of not taking in any customers cars for probably 10 years. Heck I can't even find time to work on my own.

Funny, I could not have imagined how things would turn out when I opened 36 years ago!

God bless
Bill
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[68lemans462]

I work as an IT director for the University of CO. My team is responsible for enterprise applications and services. Started at 24 years old and have been here 17 years. Another 13 and I'll retire with a full pension at 54yrs old, then I can work wherever I want and "double dip" (or not work at all).

[64speed]

Medically retired military now. Was a police officer in my civilian job.

[69hardtop]

Retired - 5 years at John Deere producing tractors, 34 years at Ford Motor Co. in Sales and Service. Went through many ups and downs as both industries (farm and automotive) were cyclical.
Can’t say enough good things about both companies.....great to work for and grateful that I was able to provide for my family.

[jerry455]

I am an engineering technician for GM in the Global Vehicle Safety Center. I work mainly in product litigation support. I used to build power train prototypes from 1986 until 1995, then I built court room displays defending GM in court. I will have 30 years in at GM in October.

[Ken MacNicol]

Fleet manager [mechanic] for Stanley Steemer carpet cleaners. [34 years]

[GTO68FXSTC98]

Mechanical designer, mostly design piping systems and pipe support structures on an industrial level.

[455HOGT37]

Currently employed as an Aeronautical Engineer - Flight Test Engineer, Lockheed Skunk Works.

...and that's all I can say about that.

[Bob's GTO]

Estimator for a commercial painting company. Worked my own business for years and never had spare time. Since I've been working for someone else, I found the time to build two cars.

[TAKerry]

HI Bob, havent talked to you for awhile. We need to get together once the weather breaks.