What do you do for a living?

[dribs15]

 

[FLYARMY]

I used to work with a guy who was a psychologist in a NY prison. Now, he... had some freaky stories to tell !

 

[Bald Guy]

Part of the family small business for the past several years and grew up in it. Grateful.

 

[J$S26BW15]

Hi all,

29 years in CA law enforcement, retired for 6 years now. Immediately moved to the Free Republic of Arizona as soon as I retired! I’ve owned a variety of great cars over the years, but really loving this’26 BW!!

JJ

 

[jeremyhyatt55]

I'm an Electrician by Trade for 19 years so far. Exceptional credit and job. No wife or "house" anymore, nor any kids yet.

 

[kpatteri]

Airline Captain.

 

[morven_frost]

Forensic Psychologist

 

[FLYARMY]

I've heard of forensic accountants and forensic scientist.....what the heck does a forensic psychologist do ?
Never mind. I just asked my brother (retired cop) and he said a forensic psychologist is a professional bullshit artist ! Does it pay well?

 

[morven_frost]

LOL!! I am not complaining.

I mostly research cases assigned to me by law enforcement or the courts, conduct risk-assessment interviews with criminals to assess criminal responsibility or identify potential contributing mental health complications using targeted testing, and finally provide expert, unbiased testimony in court.

Edited for further clarity.

 

[FLYARMY]

I was a cop for 28+ years. 11 in NYPD /Transit (lots of nutcases in the hole) and then 18 in my hometown Village. Dealt with many subjects who I could identify as "not all there" pretty quickly. I don't know if I could sit there questioning and testing these people without clocking them in the head a few times. That's what most of them needed in their formative years growing up. I was a "wooden spoon survivor" and people say me and my 4 brothers came out alright. LOL !

 

[CSX]

Electrical engineer by education, business development director by job title, mostly in the aerospace and defense sector.

 

[speedygonzalez]

I am in sales with Sewell Cadillac in Dallas...

Now that is out of the way... I bought my V before I started selling Cadillacs in 2014. I actually bought it from Sewell where I work now. I had a Cadillac CTS 3.6 and when I brought it home, one of my friends asked if it was a CTS-V. Since I had not researched high horsepower cars for my purchase, I did not know what it was.

But then I made a huge mistake... I test drove one! I immediately started saving for a down payment. Steak dinners turned into ramen noodles to save more haha. Then one year later, I got one!

Selling V series models is very different when you own one than just selling a car. Sometimes I am more excited for the customer than they are!

I have made a few changes to mine and I love taking it to 1/8 & 1/4 tracks. I am proud to say I have a consistent 9 second CTS-V! I am sure mine is not the fastest on the forum, but I am very proud! Here is my fastest time slip... right lane

 

[MArmandSCGV]

My signature block says this, but I'll resay it now.
Retired fighter pilot - USAF.
Retired technical writer for the FAA.
42-years total service to the US Government.
I also tried writing mystery novels. I have 5 on Amazon but nobody is buying them so I'm not making any money from that!

Do you have a link to your novels? I'd be interested in taking a look for sure!

 

[FLYARMY]

Writing books AND getting them published and turning a profit is very rare. When I got hired by my local PD, I needed a Sig Sauer 226 and bought a used one (never used to fire a round) and I was told it belonged to one of our recently retired cops who wrote the book "Exit Wounds" and rights were actually bought and turned into a movie. PO John Westerman. He has a few other books that didn't do as well. BUT, he has his police pension !

 

[kenbidwell]

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

 

[Chris M]

22 year retired Army helicopter pilot, flew civilian medevac for a few years after I retired. The went to one of the big 5 DoD contractors for sustainment and logistics engineering, decided that working for a living was for other people and went back to flying civilian medevac.

FLYARMY, did you fly in the Army? Or what's your connection?

 

[Tuna]

Do you have a link to your novels? I'd be interested in taking a look for sure!

Amazon.com : Alton Tuna Dobbins - this link shows a lot of stuff "Tuna" related plus all of my novels.

 

[Moses25]

just picked up a new to me 26 deep ocean! im a Crew Chief i work mostly on blackhawks been doing that almost 20 years never a dull moment

 

[FLYARMY]

22 year retired Army helicopter pilot, flew civilian medevac for a few years after I retired. The went to one of the big 5 DoD contractors for sustainment and logistics engineering, decided that working for a living was for other people and went back to flying civilian medevac.

FLYARMY, did you fly in the Army? Or what's your connection?

6 months later I see your post ! I was a Huey pilot for about 5 years with the NY Army National Guard out of Long Island. Then joined the NYPD and later retired from my hometown village PD with 28 years total. Now i am a LTC with the NY 11th Regiment that does military funeral honor guards. Wanted to fly for the PD and they put me in the subways of Brooklyn for 11 years. No regrets. Made better money on the streets.

 

[FLYARMY]

just picked up a new to me 26 deep ocean! im a Crew Chief i work mostly on blackhawks been doing that almost 20 years never a dull moment

A Blackhawk crew chief with a Blackwing Cadillac ! Nice !