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Elwoodp
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Fred Garvin, Male Prostitute
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Lilpup
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finance and benefits admin for a small biz

(formal education in engineering)
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Livernoisyard
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Elwoodp, emale MF. (just kiddin'...)
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Jrvass
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Software/IT
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Ccbatson
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Physician.
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Cris
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public school teacher
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Tkangas_23
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civil engineer
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Patrick
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Banking
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Ray1936
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Comfortably retired.
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Ghetto_butterfly
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I'm a prototype manager for a Daimler-owned German company located at Detroit Diesel. I build prototypes that are part of the exhaust system of diesel engine powered commercial vehicles, designed to reduce emissions complying with the EPA regulations as of 2007. Currently we're working on the so-called EPA2010 program (goal: reduce NOx by 95%). I'm also very proficient in cultural liaisons between THE Germans and THE Americans since I'm fluent in both languages and cultures (despite the fact that I'm neither one).

(Message edited by ghetto_butterfly on September 26, 2007)
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Ghetto_butterfly
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So does that make me an environmentalist?
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Scottr
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I work for a department store, so i guess you need a new category for retail.
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Quinn
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Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 10:53 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Same as you johnlodge, with a much needed second income from my partner to keep the household moving. I do work in automotive nearly 100% of the time.
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Lowell
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artist
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Iddude313
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designer (of cherished ceramic goods).
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Miss_cleo
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Put my husband down under manufacturing, nonautomotive (thank goodness)
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Ewo
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Dentist
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Karl_jr
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Transportation
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Peachlaser
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Publisher of natural healthcare software (with roots in Detroit)
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Bratt
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Sales....food industry.
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Mcp001
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Professional Driver who does freelance video on the side (no weddings).
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Johnlodge
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2 Advertising/Marketing (1 depend on automotive)
4 Education
1 Street Prophet
1 Social Science
5 Government Worker
4 Entertainment
9 Automotive (2 out of work)
3 Manufacturing (non automotive)
1 Publishing
10 Software/IT
3 Health Care
2 Architect
1 Electrical Engineer
2 Lawyer
1 Accountant
3 Finance
1 Oil/Gas
2 Transportation
1 Civil Engineer
1 Retail
2 Fine Arts
1 Food Supplier

Quinn, I had a feeling when I saw Qwiggen that we might share that in common. :-)
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Johnlodge
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I won't skip you Mcp, we posted at the same time. I'll add you in the next tally.
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Crew
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Healthcare Administration
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Hybridy
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Post Number: 156
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Posted on Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 10:21 am:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

put me under architect-although im still a lowly intern
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None
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Electrical engineer, working for the railroad industry as an electrical diagnostician
and on the side rehabilitating apartment houses/warehouses.
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Iheartthed
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>Raptor56

LOL @ your job description. I essentially do the same thing, but I don't live in Detroit so leave me off the tally.
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Fareastsider
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I was a land surveyor but was laid off. Currently looking for a job, but I have a part time one in the mean time. I throw the tastiest pies in the Flats!
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Publicmsu
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Software engineer for an automotive supplier.
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Johnlodge
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2 Advertising/Marketing (1 depend on automotive)
4 Education
1 Street Prophet
1 Social Science
5 Government Worker
4 Entertainment
9 Automotive (2 out of work)
3 Manufacturing (non automotive)
1 Publishing
10 Software/IT
4 Health Care
3 Architect
2 Electrical Engineer
2 Lawyer
1 Accountant
3 Finance
1 Oil/Gas
2 Transportation
1 Civil Engineer
1 Retail
2 Fine Arts
1 Food Supplier
1 Driver
1 Food Service
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Drjeff
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Microbiology Professor
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1st_sgt
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Government worker, I train soldiers.
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Warrenite84
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Automotive-skilled trades toolmaker
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Dnvn522
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Civil Engineer
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Papermoon
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Primary income: Hospital,in Community Relations/Marketing; secondary income: classical musician
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Track75
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Greedy capitalist.
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Johnlodge
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Post Number: 2811
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2 Advertising/Marketing (1 depend on automotive)
5 Education
1 Street Prophet
1 Social Science
6 Government Worker (1 military)
4 Entertainment
10 Automotive (2 out of work)
3 Manufacturing (non automotive)
1 Publishing
11 Software/IT (1 depend on automotive)
5 Health Care
3 Architect
2 Electrical Engineer
2 Lawyer
1 Accountant
3 Finance
1 Oil/Gas
2 Transportation
2 Civil Engineer
1 Retail
2 Fine Arts
1 Food Supplier
1 Driver
1 Food Service

Track, we'll need you to be a bit more specific.
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Oldredfordette
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Graphic designer, activist.
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Jan
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Fundraiser at a university (not in Michigan).

jan
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Track75
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How about entrepreneur?
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Applesauce
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auto dealership asst service mgr

side biz - video production
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Dannaroo
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Another government employee here.

I'll make you do a (very) little bit of work if you want more specifics about what I do... the SOC for my job would be 19-3021
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Ray1936
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Posted on Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 7:42 pm:   Edit PostDelete Post   Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I guess Johnlodge didn't like my retired category. :-(
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Mama_jackson
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Customer Service Representative for two of the Big 3, put out of work by India and Canada.
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Homer
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Healthcare
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Pikturewerk
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Photographer
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Luckycar
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Used cars,need one?
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Postbop
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Music professor / musician
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Johnlodge
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3 Advertising/Marketing (1 depend on automotive)
6 Education
1 Street Prophet
1 Social Science
7 Government Worker (1 military)
4 Entertainment
13 Automotive (3 out of work)
3 Manufacturing (non automotive)
1 Publishing
11 Software/IT (1 depend on automotive)
6 Health Care
3 Architect
2 Electrical Engineer
2 Lawyer
1 Accountant
3 Finance
1 Oil/Gas
2 Transportation
2 Civil Engineer
1 Retail
4 Fine Arts/Creative
1 Food Supplier
1 Driver
1 Food Service

I put picturewerk and postbop in Fine Arts/Creative. I suppose us design peeps could go in there too, but I'll just leave it with that disclaimer.
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Esteban
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Ne'er-do-well

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