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Orion 12-24-2008 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Ulic Qel-Droma (Post 6188916)
shit, with the amount of skill, creativity and money of combined RS members, i bet with a bit of coordination, some pretty good stuff can be created/started up.

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Originally Posted by tough (Post 6188984)
I work for Below the Belt, its great we just stare down those grade 7 girls that walk in and think there the shit so they leave.


I like how this post followed after...

Grandmaster TSE 12-24-2008 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Ulic Qel-Droma (Post 6188916)
shit, with the amount of skill, creativity and money of combined RS members, i bet with a bit of coordination, some pretty good stuff can be created/started up.

i'll help you market whatever it is :thumbsup:

Mr.HappySilp 12-24-2008 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by miss_crayon (Post 6189270)
New home sales consultant, as it says on my business cards.

I graduated from high school then went to cap for 2 years in the business finance program. I could have done a transfer to SFU, but I decided to go down the work route instead. So I quit school and I’ve been in development presales ever since. In terms of education for my career, I have my license, parentals guidance (they are in the business), and just self knowledge I’ve gained over the years.

Sometimes I still ask myself if this was a smart choice but deep down I know I made the right decision. Yeah the market sucks balls right now, but I still love my career very much. Yeah I get crazies every once in awhile, but that comes with every job. It’s a good feeling to know you just changed someone’s life with a new home.

Money is (or was) good, and the hours are decent. Noon to 6pm, 5 days a week. Can’t complain.

Nice hours lol.

I work as CSR/Tech support for a laid back company. Everyone is friendly and the pay is decent for the work I do. There are no pressure or anything like that. We can watch TV surf the web or even play WoW when we have no work. Hourse is not as great since I worl 11am to 7pm so I can't do anything lol.

Planing to studying CCNA after the year is over(been saying that for years lol). Hopping to do something else in a few years.

aperfectcircle 12-24-2008 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by rslater (Post 6188911)
BA in Urban Studies from Uvic. My old job wanted me back and gave me a decent pay raise. I work at a glass studio managing the floor and working in the research and development section. I pretty much make this.
http://www.jbermanglass.com/clients/...tel_detail.jpg
http://www.jbermanglass.com/clients/...il_rotunda.jpg
http://www.jbermanglass.com/clients/...l_lighting.jpg
http://www.jbermanglass.com/glass/ap...GI_Stairs2.jpg

My dream job

IfUCare 12-24-2008 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by W2K (Post 6189705)
Nice to know there is another person in the GIS field on RS!

Graduated from SFU with a BSc in physical geography and a cert in SIS and was on coop with the prov/fed govt for 1.5 yrs.

Now im full time doing GIS work for a federal department.


ooo, federal department, got any inside track for working for DFO?

rslater 12-24-2008 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by aperfectcircle (Post 6190307)
My dream job

Are you into glass or something?

97ITR 12-25-2008 08:48 AM

I was a software developer for a small software development services company. I have a bsc from UBC. Com-sci major and commerce minor. I'm currently at the Richard Ivey School of Business working on my MBA.

aperfectcircle 12-25-2008 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rslater (Post 6190354)
Are you into glass or something?

My mistake. I thought you were doing interior design (although urban design is equally as interesting) and those were some of the floor plans you make. Gorgeous glasswork nonetheless.

NinjaAceYork 12-30-2008 09:50 PM

:jiggy: I'm a Graphic Designer for an American Company in Yaletown..

Armind 12-30-2008 09:57 PM

^ How's that doing? wahts your pay? :D

will068 12-30-2008 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by imadedis (Post 6199143)
:jiggy: I'm a Graphic Designer for an American Company in Yaletown..

Blast Radius??

cody69 12-31-2008 01:08 AM

i work beside tommy hill of Hills Absinthe and PSI Motowear

goodtimes. get drunk and race motorcycles.... living the life

NinjaAceYork 12-31-2008 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 5enses (Post 6199158)
^ How's that doing? wahts your pay? :D

Pay is Okay.. But I just started there so gotta wait a while longer til I get some actuall mulla :haha:

maru 12-31-2008 07:28 AM

Heavy industries- marine diesel engines and generator engines.
It's a glorified way of saying "parts salesman"
BA from university, but completely unrelated major, and no other work experience.
Met the right people at the right time, and here I am
I live 10 seconds from work, but unfortunately, I'm in another country from home.

While we're at it, is anyone else working in this industry? Vancouver has at least 3 big ship management companies, so I'm sure someone must know someone. This thread would be a great way to network. Nice thread!

heleu 12-31-2008 07:52 AM

Professional Engineer at a mechanical consulting firm.
Design mechanical, plumbing, fire protection systems for buildings.
Good variety of work; design, meet with clients, field visits.
It's also satisfying to see what you draw up get built.

I have a BASc from UBC. Desiring partnership before hitting 50, so I'm also doing an MBA at UBC part time starting January.

heleu 12-31-2008 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by metal (Post 6186747)
I work at a large hotel in banquets + catering right now, going to Camosun part time for my Business Admin degree, and working on my commercial pilot licence as well.

Which hotel do you work for? How did you get into the industry? My girlfriend is looking into getting into event planing/catering.

JDM_CTR 12-31-2008 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by heleu (Post 6199703)
Which hotel do you work for? How did you get into the industry? My girlfriend is looking into getting into event planing/catering.

Get her to check out the Hotel Restaurant Management program at CAMOSUN COLLEGE in victoria.
I did the program in 2002, 2 yearprogram that qualifies for the first 2 years of COMMERCE degree.

Have worked in restaurants & hotels for the past 14 years. Started out as a BUSBOY in Victoria, waiter, manager, Managed the Restaurant at Whistler Golf Club, and worked at the now "HILTON Whistler Resort" used to be the DELTA Whistler Rsort. Came back to Victoria and opened up my own FUSION restaurant named it "OPIUM" as Chef/Manager/Owner sold it, then managed another restaurant in victoria. and now changed careers kinda.

Working for Three Point Motors Mercedes-Benz in Victoria. still selling something./.... was FOOD now its CARS.... either way its still CUSTOMER SERVICE. and you dont look at the money for only TODAY you look at LONG TERM INCOME just like returning customers at a resstaurant

StewartJD 12-31-2008 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 4444 (Post 6189751)
Education: Degrees in economics & accounting, and a CA

work for the biggest of the big 4 in US/cross border tax consultation. Basically allowing big companies to facilitate mergers/acquisitions, reorgs, and many other transactions with the most beneficial tax treatment (no compliance here, its all research, analysis, and recommendations based on the facts provided and the tax law in place)

next, i'm going to get my CPA (just to have some more letters behind my name), my masters in US tax (i get to live in san fran for 6 months whilst i do this), then something else to take up my free time like a CFA - but i'll reassess after each designation/degree

Sweet!

Now when you say biggest of the Big 4 is that the biggest in Vancouver or the World?

I graduated from UBC Commerce this past May. I spent this past summer at the University of Saskatchewan doing a Masters in Accounting Program paid for by the accounting firm that i work for. I will hopefully complete the Masters program next summer when i return there and hopefully write my CA in September '09 (and pass god willing).

Hopefully, i'll be able to get involved with the tax side of things like 4444, but for now I am in auditing! =)

Orion 12-31-2008 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by StewartJD (Post 6199770)
Sweet!

Now when you say biggest of the Big 4 is that the biggest in Vancouver or the World?

I graduated from UBC Commerce this past May. I spent this past summer at the University of Saskatchewan doing a Masters in Accounting Program paid for by the accounting firm that i work for. I will hopefully complete the Masters program next summer when i return there and hopefully write my CA in September '09 (and pass god willing).

Hopefully, i'll be able to get involved with the tax side of things like 4444, but for now I am in auditing! =)


i'm not in the field but the big 4 is referring to the big 4 in the world.. my sister is in a similar situation but her auditing company is paying for her to get all her CMA and stuff

quasi 12-31-2008 10:31 AM

I work as a project cooridinator for a construction company. I basically micro manage employees and order materials or get them whatever they need to do the jobs. I also do quantative estimating and help with accounts payable/recievables when in the office.

I have a degree in Criminology and have taken some construction management and estimating classes at BCIT but never finished any programs there. I have about 16 years of experience in the construction industry but have only been doing it fulltime the last 7 or 8 years.

StewartJD 12-31-2008 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Orion (Post 6199779)
i'm not in the field but the big 4 is referring to the big 4 in the world.. my sister is in a similar situation but her auditing company is paying for her to get all her CMA and stuff


Oh yes...i guess i was just wondering if he worked for PwC (biggest in world) or KPMG (biggest in GVA, but 4th largest in world). =)

Orion 12-31-2008 10:38 AM

oh haha my mistake...

What_the? 01-01-2009 08:11 AM

working as a pharmacist right now

hard to explain what I really do since things that happens behind the counter is a bit of a mystery for the majority of people

the job is pretty good... no work to take home, paid for my time by the hour, not affected too much by the economy and also rewarding when you can help some people out as well

the cons would be that you stand alot, there's alot of people that really don't get what happens in the pharmacy and aren't sure why you have to "wait" for prescriptions when all the little bottles are just on the shelf already... but there are always the bad customers with any job where you deal with the public

Schooling was required, went to UBC and did a bachelor's in pharmaceutical science, then did some licensing exams

saucywoman 01-01-2009 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by What_the? (Post 6200890)
working as a pharmacist right now

the cons would be that you stand alot, there's alot of people that really don't get what happens in the pharmacy and aren't sure why you have to "wait" for prescriptions when all the little bottles are just on the shelf already... but there are always the bad customers with any job where you deal with the public

please enlighten us then :) I'm not complaining, I am just curious

4444 01-01-2009 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by What_the? (Post 6200890)
working as a pharmacist right now

hard to explain what I really do since things that happens behind the counter is a bit of a mystery for the majority of people

the job is pretty good... no work to take home, paid for my time by the hour, not affected too much by the economy and also rewarding when you can help some people out as well

the cons would be that you stand alot, there's alot of people that really don't get what happens in the pharmacy and aren't sure why you have to "wait" for prescriptions when all the little bottles are just on the shelf already... but there are always the bad customers with any job where you deal with the public

Schooling was required, went to UBC and did a bachelor's in pharmaceutical science, then did some licensing exams

a lot, not alot - for being so educated, i'm kinda concerned, i think i'd want someone else filling my prescriptions :)


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