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What Do You Do For A Living ?, Whats your job (or main occupation, like studying)

bricktop View Member Profile	May 2 2007, 10:10 AM
May 2 2007, 10:10 AM	GMC:er Posts: 163 Joined: 18-December 05 From: Lexington, Ky	I work for Toyota Logistics, and I'm a production associate. After the Camry and Avalon are built at my factory we add accesories and allocate them to the dealers by train or truck. I started out working at the San Francisco area, where I'm from, and now I'm at the plant in Kentucky for the last 10 years. I should've picked up guitar 10 years ago instead of playing all that golf when I was single... John You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Electric Guitars: Fender Acoustic Guitars: Amplifiers: Fender Blues Junior NOS Effects:

fkalich View Member Profile	May 2 2007, 11:00 AM
May 2 2007, 11:00 AM	GMC:er Posts: 2.789 Joined: 12-February 07 From: People's Republic of Lawrence Kansas	QUOTE (Pavel @ May 1 2007, 02:16 PM) Thanks a lot blindwillie, Zedd and sb81! That's what i needed to know! Thanks! Now i know it's the same way everywhere! I was all crazy thinking only this country sucks in IT education but it seems it's the same way everywhere. And those 55 years old teachers are driving me crazy! A total beginner in guitar knows about guitar more than those teachers about computer! Sad but true! You should read a book on design patterns if you have not already done so. Early on. There is one that is really not bad, easy to read, the head first series. Silly but it still covers the essentials well. It is real easy to get into bad habits just like in music. If you keep the basic design patterns in your mind, you will stay out of bad habits. The open source community is great for a wealth of knowledge. I use all open source stuff. You learn more. Hate Evilsoft for the most part. I like Actionscript though, but that is also sort of anti bill gates. I think that Adobe purchasing Macromedia was a good deal, they are really moving forward. The new 3.0 version of Actionscript is really a leap forward. You should learn that. It is from the same family as Javascript, so very similar. Ajax is hot right now, but I can do all that stuff with Actionscript, and the graphics are vastly superior when you use Flash. edit: or at your age, you might take an interest in nanotechnology. I am too old to take an interest in that, too far off. but at your age, you should think about that, that and guitar. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by fkalich: May 2 2007, 11:24 AM

Jeff View Member Profile	May 2 2007, 12:25 PM
May 2 2007, 12:25 PM	GMC:er Posts: 877 Joined: 25-April 06 From: Virginia, US	QUOTE (fkalich @ May 2 2007, 10:05 AM) If you don't mind saying, which contractor? Just curious having been in the beltway bandit industry myself. I worked with Raytheon, and also SAIC. Really mostly nice people. I would also rather be fishing. Keeping in mind that is the basic diet of most tech guys, the same skins can probably work for both. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Jeff: Feb 7 2009, 02:30 PM

blindwillie View Member Profile	May 2 2007, 12:51 PM
May 2 2007, 12:51 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.533 Joined: 28-March 07 From: Luleå, Sweden	QUOTE (fkalich @ May 2 2007, 09:57 AM) Well the jury is in.....Kris's teaching style appeals primarily to tech geeks and those working in the food industry. On his next release of the site, he can concentrate on presenting something that will be aesthetically pleasing to those two demographic groups. Haha, yes it's pretty obvious Really weird, or maybe it's us who are weird. Kris as "Swedish Chef" doing guitarlessons on youtube is the obvious step. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by blindwillie: May 2 2007, 12:54 PM -------------------- Schecter C1 Hellraiser EMG 81/85, replaced with JB/Jazz (SH4/SH2n) w. coilsplit Schecter Revenger HB-105, replaced with EMG 81/85 Stratocaster Deluxe Players Noiseless Ibanez 2550z Blackstar HT5H, Blackheart BH5H w. BH112, Laney LX35D, Line6 Pod XT, Marshall MS-2 Headphones: Sennheiser RS120 Stay tuned...

Pavel View Member Profile	May 2 2007, 01:54 PM
May 2 2007, 01:54 PM	Instructor Posts: 3.764 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Rijeka, Croatia	QUOTE (fkalich @ May 2 2007, 12:00 PM) edit: or at your age, you might take an interest in nanotechnology. I am too old to take an interest in that, too far off. but at your age, you should think about that, that and guitar. I am working hard on playing guitar and practicing and that's the only thing i want to do but as i said i have to finish the university just to get the degree. I think learning something else to be a pro in it requires a lot of time and than again i will be an intermediate in both guitar and computers - but i want better be a pro in one certain field - guitar OR computers. Anyway thanks a lot for spending time typing this useful info for me. Appreciate that! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- "It isn't how many years you have been playing, it's how many hours." -- Prashant Aswani "PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!" -- Michael Angelo Batio Check out my video lessons and instructor board!

Scott Gentzen View Member Profile	May 2 2007, 03:44 PM
May 2 2007, 03:44 PM	GMC:er Posts: 683 Joined: 16-January 07 From: Centreville, VA, USA	QUOTE (Pavel @ May 1 2007, 02:44 PM) OK i see a lot of IT involved workers here! May i ask you something? I wonder how much of work did you learn at university - or to say better - how big your knowledge of the subject was before you started to work in IT? Did you know a lot of IT when you started working or you learned a lot at work?? I am asking because as i said university here sucks so we don't learn too much of things there! I didn't but I'm old. I did the Computer Science curriculum around 1992. Learned things like circuit design and programming in ANSI C and x86 Assembly. There was an Information Systems track where I was then that was more like how to use Excel and Wordstar, that kind of thing. I had a computer at home since the late 80's and I was kind of a geek so I spent a lot of time figuring out how it works. In the mid-90's I turned it into a support gig and then moved to helpdesk type gigs for a while til I got with a place that did helpdesk and system administration. That got me in the direction of managing systems rather than directly supporting users and their desktop issues. School didn't really help me much. I haven't been to many training-type classes either. I read a lot. I love software and play with whatever I can get my hands on. That's really it. QUOTE (Ryan @ May 1 2007, 02:45 PM) It sounds like everybody has nice jobs , except me i work at Freddy's Frozen Custards as a cook, but then again im only 17 haha...i also work wiht my g/f WOOT... so im a cook by day, and a musician by night HMMMMM sniff sniff i want to be a musician day and night Forever and always I worked as a cook at a Dairy Queen when I was 17. Shrug. I can still make soft-serve ice cream cones the right way. QUOTE (fkalich @ May 2 2007, 07:57 AM) Well the jury is in.....Kris's teaching style appeals primarily to tech geeks and those working in the food industry. On his next release of the site, he can concentrate on presenting something that will be aesthetically pleasing to those two demographic groups. IDM? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Guitars: ESP Semi-Hollow Eclipse, 1984 Ibanez Roadstar RS440, Peavey T-60, Daisy Rock Rock Candy Custom Amps: Peavey Transformer 112, Epiphone Valve Jr head with custom 2x12 cab Pedals: Boss TU-2, Budda Bud-Wah, Chuck Collins Harmonic Percolator clone

Guitarman700 View Member Profile	May 2 2007, 05:19 PM
May 2 2007, 05:19 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.462 Joined: 20-April 07 From: Traverse City, Michigan, USA	Well im 17 And my primary occupation is listening to music! (Im a tech Geek too!) I might take a music class in college but im not sure what i want do do yet. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Guitarman700: May 2 2007, 05:21 PM -------------------- My Gear: Guitars: Fender Standard Stratocaster HSS Jackson Dinky Custom Washburn WG-587 7-String LTD EX-50 Kramer Focus 6000 Amps: Peavey Vypyr 30 Marshall MG10KK Kerry King 10 Watt

Andrew Cockburn View Member Profile	May 2 2007, 05:24 PM
May 2 2007, 05:24 PM	Moderation Policy Director Posts: 10.459 Joined: 6-February 07 From: CT, USA	QUOTE (unmarshal @ May 2 2007, 02:52 AM) General security researcher, but am working for a product company that has a commercialized fuzzer (musecurity.com). Do you know the guys at arbor networks? Our nemesis We compete, we have products that address similar needs in a different way ... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my Instructor profile Live long and prosper ... My Stuff: Electric Guitars : Ibanez Jem7v, Line6 Variax 700, Fender Plus Strat with 57/62 Pickups, Line6 Variax 705 Bass Acoustic Guitars : Taylor 816ce, Martin D-15, Line6 Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon Effects : Line6 Helix, Keeley Modded Boss DS1, Keeley Modded Boss BD2, Keeley 4 knob compressor, Keeley OxBlood Amps : Epiphone Valve Jnr & Head, Cockburn A.C.1, Cockburn A.C.2, Blackstar Club 50 Head & 4x12 Cab

Kristofer Dahl View Member Profile	May 3 2007, 03:37 PM
May 3 2007, 03:37 PM	GMC Founder Posts: 18.752 Joined: 15-August 05 From: Stockholm, Sweden	QUOTE (fkalich @ May 2 2007, 09:57 AM) Well the jury is in.....Kris's teaching style appeals primarily to tech geeks and those working in the food industry. On his next release of the site, he can concentrate on presenting something that will be aesthetically pleasing to those two demographic groups. We still have place left for a burger in the upper right side of the logo - what do you guys say?! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My lesssons

Andrew Cockburn View Member Profile	May 3 2007, 05:09 PM
May 3 2007, 05:09 PM	Moderation Policy Director Posts: 10.459 Joined: 6-February 07 From: CT, USA	QUOTE (Kristofer Dahl @ May 3 2007, 10:37 AM) We still have place left for a burger in the upper right side of the logo - what do you guys say?! Yep - the GMC coat of arms should be a burger and Keyboard crossed rampant on a field of azure ... would make an awesome patch or T-shirt You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my Instructor profile Live long and prosper ... My Stuff: Electric Guitars : Ibanez Jem7v, Line6 Variax 700, Fender Plus Strat with 57/62 Pickups, Line6 Variax 705 Bass Acoustic Guitars : Taylor 816ce, Martin D-15, Line6 Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon Effects : Line6 Helix, Keeley Modded Boss DS1, Keeley Modded Boss BD2, Keeley 4 knob compressor, Keeley OxBlood Amps : Epiphone Valve Jnr & Head, Cockburn A.C.1, Cockburn A.C.2, Blackstar Club 50 Head & 4x12 Cab

Bitey View Member Profile	May 3 2007, 05:49 PM
May 3 2007, 05:49 PM	GMC:er Posts: 67 Joined: 26-March 07	I work on cars. I either detail them or I tune them up. I can do some basic things with the engine. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Jeff View Member Profile	May 3 2007, 06:05 PM
May 3 2007, 06:05 PM	GMC:er Posts: 877 Joined: 25-April 06 From: Virginia, US	QUOTE (Andrew Cockburn @ May 3 2007, 05:09 PM) Yep - the GMC coat of arms should be a burger and Keyboard crossed rampant on a field of azure ... would make an awesome patch or T-shirt Speaking of that, is there anyone here that makes T-Shirts? I'd like to have a GMC T-Shirt. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

VinceG View Member Profile	May 3 2007, 09:28 PM
May 3 2007, 09:28 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.891 Joined: 7-December 06	well I currently dont have a job. Im still a high school student and having a job that I will hate just doesnt cut it for me. I might start working at a local video store during summer, just to make a couple of bucks, nothing special. Personally, I would hate to make a living out of making music. I find that its boring to just sit in the studio all day, i mean its cool if you make an album every 2-3 years but not constantly come up with something cool just to make a quick buck. I want to do like an album every 3 years or so then work on a film or something. As much as i hate to say it but the music biz tends to take peoples souls away from what they think is cool. Look at a lot of mainstream bands out there, in a few years they will be gone and will be replaced by other trendy band. Just some thought while reading your guys post, Pavel good luck with your career. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- METAL SUCKS My Last.fm account. View it for all the terrible music I play on a daily basis

RodneyU View Member Profile	May 3 2007, 11:40 PM
May 3 2007, 11:40 PM	GMC:er Posts: 73 Joined: 17-February 07 From: Detroit, MI USA!	Holy cow, I think it's a trend. IT People want to rock out!! That being said, add me to the list. I'm a Network Administrator at a company and we deal with mainly small to medium size businesses and their IT needs. Software, hardware, Web Development, and Hosting. We're jumping into SEO now, if anyone has experience in SEO (Search Engine Optimization), I'd like to hear about. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by RodneyU: May 3 2007, 11:42 PM

you View Member Profile	May 5 2007, 06:46 PM
May 5 2007, 06:46 PM	GMC:er Posts: 24 Joined: 20-April 07 From: San Antonio TEXAS!!!!	I'm trying to get a summer job at a local grocery store on tuesday. We'll see. Have no idea what i'm going to study. I'm Only 16. Love playing guitar mabye'll do something with that. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Rock View Member Profile	May 6 2007, 01:09 AM
May 6 2007, 01:09 AM	GMC:er Posts: 168 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Londonderry, New Hampshire USA	I also started out in computers. Received my BS in Computer Science in the mid 80s and pretty much was done with computers as far as programming by the time I graduated. I now work as a materials manager (I plan and buy all the material that is needed to make the product) for a medical device manufacturer. Pretty interesting, I interact with all levels of the organization which is more interesting than just sitting at my desk all day coding. Just got my MBA and will have another Masters degree next year in Organizational Leadership. My long term goal is VP or CEO of a large organization and hopefully be a good enough guitar player in a few years to play out for fun! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Smikey2006 View Member Profile	May 6 2007, 05:03 PM
May 6 2007, 05:03 PM	GMC:er Posts: 2.361 Joined: 27-April 07 From: London,ont	haha, so many computer ppl, i think ive got the slackest job here, im a milk man well .. at a grocery store, the pay sucks but ive got lots of free time for guitarin and thats all that matters right now haha You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Schecter Exotic Star+ Peavey VK Ibanez Xiphos 707 + Krank Revolution 100 Damien 7 Wishlist Schecter Customshop Schecter 2008 Blackjack Damage Control Timeline Delay Pedal/Distortion a laptop that runs protools :'(

Igorrr View Member Profile	May 7 2007, 09:20 PM
May 7 2007, 09:20 PM	GMC:er Posts: 73 Joined: 7-April 07 From: Campinas / São Paulo - Brazil	Also IT Specialist here. Work for a big company that body shopped me to another big company (kind of like the sheep among the wolves kind of deal). I am responsible for Document Management Infrastructure. Yeah IT seems to be really 2nd job choice for wannabe pro musicians. My sister actually really made the move in making a living with music. Sometimes I envy here .... ....and sometimes she envies me..... .... but I envy her more.... You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Eyeless_Neptune View Member Profile	May 7 2007, 11:36 PM
May 7 2007, 11:36 PM	GMC:er Posts: 10 Joined: 21-November 06 From: Northern Ireland	hey all im currently a 20 year old chemistry student at university in northern ireland and ive been playing for 4 years. will be going to england for a placement year from july to work in a chemical company. means a year of getting paid, no uni work and lots of time to practice guitar! hopefully this will be the year that brings me from ok to great! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Pavel View Member Profile	May 7 2007, 11:49 PM
May 7 2007, 11:49 PM	Instructor Posts: 3.764 Joined: 8-January 07 From: Rijeka, Croatia	Those are some awesome news man! I wish you good luck and nothing to stop in your way!! You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- "It isn't how many years you have been playing, it's how many hours." -- Prashant Aswani "PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!" -- Michael Angelo Batio Check out my video lessons and instructor board!

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