So what's everyone do for a living?

[Vectors2final]

Originally Posted by Jockey

You know the similarity between air traffic controllers and pilots?





If the pilot screws up, the pilot dies. If ATC screws up, the pilot dies.

Definitely not the first time I've heard that.


Here's one of my favorite ones.

ATC: “TWA 2341, for noise abatement turn right 45 Degrees.”
A/C: “Centre, we are at 35,000 feet. How much noise can we make up here?”
ATC: “Sir, have you ever heard the noise a 747 makes when it hits a 727?”

[Noisygriff]

Like that one.

[nasdaq100]

I was a car racer for 10 years in open wheels and now I have my own business in Telecommunication

[Noisygriff]

Originally Posted by PatsE92

Finally!!! Another helo guy!!! Was waiting to see if one would come out of hiding...lol.

Retired Army Black Hawk pilot here. Still in the helo biz as a civilian. Do you still fly? North Sea perhaps???

Still flying - now in civilian SAR. Still enjoying flying and hoping to stay at it for years to come. Not missing the militry, that's for sure.

[A418t81]

Interventional radiologist

[Siciliano611]

This question may be hard to answer based on circumstances, but am I the only guy who bought a new m3/m4 who is only making 90-100k instead of 150+ like I swear most people on this board make...?

[Algol]

Originally Posted by Siciliano611

This question may be hard to answer based on circumstances, but am I the only guy who bought a new m3/m4 who is only making 90-100k instead of 150+ like I swear most people on this board make...?

Nah, I make around the same as you and bought one. No kids or other debt though.

I make computers do what I tell them and am a data janitor at work.

[Noisygriff]

Originally Posted by Siciliano611

This question may be hard to answer based on circumstances, but am I the only guy who bought a new m3/m4 who is only making 90-100k instead of 150+ like I swear most people on this board make...?

Maybe.

No-one's posting salaries. Definitely not getting that personal. You never know what people's overheads are like - it may be that someone earning 150+ has less disposable than you if you are able to put a relatively higher proportion of your income towards your car.

[chiplee]

Originally Posted by Siciliano611

This question may be hard to answer based on circumstances, but am I the only guy who bought a new m3/m4 who is only making 90-100k instead of 150+ like I swear most people on this board make...?

Certainly not.

[Danielhz1]

Originally Posted by Siciliano611

This question may be hard to answer based on circumstances, but am I the only guy who bought a new m3/m4 who is only making 90-100k instead of 150+ like I swear most people on this board make...?

I'm a automotive painter 28 years old made about 70k last year and bought a 2015 m3.

[Suave]

So I figured about 99% funny people and 1% serious posts here so guess we are doing good. I work in Engineering and Pharmaceutical Project Management

[biggie27]

I make gourmet cup cakes

[Patrnflyr]

Pedodontist (Pediatric specialist Dentist) but this is my wife's DD. I get to drive it once a month or so...

[BMWJ]

real estate - development and sales

[eric86]

Originally Posted by Vectors2final

I'm an Air Traffic Controller for the United States Army(all radar, baby). I'll be taking my services to the USAFR in two years to stay in the trade.

Another air traffic controller here. Former navy controller now working for the FAA.

[Gstone]

Originally Posted by A418t81

Interventional radiologist

No sh-t?

Me too. Work in the Bronx.

[GMe90]

I don't own an M3/4.

[GMe90]

Originally Posted by Noisygriff

Maybe.

No-one's posting salaries. Definitely not getting that personal. You never know what people's overheads are like - it may be that someone earning 150+ has less disposable than you if you are able to put a relatively higher proportion of your income towards your car.

It really depends on what you spend your money on. Some folks choose to invest their money into a nice house, paying it off in 15 years or less, and putting money into retirement. Others have kids, who cost more than most cars out there. Some guys are bachelors for life and can put a lot of money toward a car. And then some folks are rich who can afford whatever they want.

[Gstone]

Originally Posted by GMe90

It really depends on what you spend your money on. Some folks choose to invest their money into a nice house, paying it off in 15 years or less, and putting money into retirement. Others have kids, who cost more than most cars out there. Some guys are bachelors for life and can put a lot of money toward a car. And then some folks are rich who can afford whatever they want.

Right, salary alone doesn't tell it all.

Also depends where you live. My standard of living could be up at least one notch if I lived somewhere else.

[Vectors2final]

Originally Posted by eric86

Another air traffic controller here. Former navy controller now working for the FAA.

Where you working at?


Awesome, glad to see there are more of us around here. I should be getting an opportunity to work in the Austin(GRK) area once I'm done with Korea.

[eric86]

Originally Posted by Vectors2final

Where you working at?


Awesome, glad to see there are more of us around here. I should be getting an opportunity to work in the Austin(GRK) area once I'm done with Korea.

N90 (NY tracon)

[Vectors2final]

Beautiful.


Sounds like a sweet gig.