nickc
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August 2007
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What do you do? What would you like to do?, by nickc on Nov 2, 2007 15:25:26 GMT 1, I am an agent for television, radio and sports personalities. Fell in to it straight out of Uni (studied Advertising and Marketing in Lancaster) and have ben doing it for 8 and a half years now. Still love it but of course, like everyone, there's days when you just can't be bothered. When that happens I tend to browse this forum and then buy stuff. Getting married next year to a nice Irish girl so at some stage in the future we will move over there, build a glass box and then I can open a nice cafe and display all the stuff I currently have in tubes.
It's a big shift from when I was 14 and wanted to be a forensic pathologist.
I am an agent for television, radio and sports personalities. Fell in to it straight out of Uni (studied Advertising and Marketing in Lancaster) and have ben doing it for 8 and a half years now. Still love it but of course, like everyone, there's days when you just can't be bothered. When that happens I tend to browse this forum and then buy stuff. Getting married next year to a nice Irish girl so at some stage in the future we will move over there, build a glass box and then I can open a nice cafe and display all the stuff I currently have in tubes.
It's a big shift from when I was 14 and wanted to be a forensic pathologist.
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njr911
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April 2007
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What do you do? What would you like to do?, by njr911 on Nov 2, 2007 15:33:12 GMT 1, I'm an acountant...but I want to be a postie...so I can steal all your tubes!
Mwahahahahahahahahahahaha
/evil laugh
I'm an acountant...but I want to be a postie...so I can steal all your tubes!
Mwahahahahahahahahahahaha
/evil laugh
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Grafter
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February 2007
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What do you do? What would you like to do?, by Grafter on Nov 2, 2007 15:34:57 GMT 1, I'm a London Taxi Driver....
Always wanted to be a London Taxi driver.....
Until,
I Became a London Taxi Driver......
Being a London Taxi driver SUCKS.....
I'm a London Taxi Driver....
Always wanted to be a London Taxi driver.....
Until,
I Became a London Taxi Driver......
Being a London Taxi driver SUCKS.....
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What do you do? What would you like to do?, by beefstockcube on Nov 2, 2007 15:41:37 GMT 1, I work for the Yellow Pages and run a teny tiny property company with my old man.
If I could do it again I would have bought loads of property down the Cape of Africa 10 years ago and then cashed in on the 15 fold increase and stopped working altogether and went to Uni......As it stands I'll just need to keep working for a few more years
I work for the Yellow Pages and run a teny tiny property company with my old man.
If I could do it again I would have bought loads of property down the Cape of Africa 10 years ago and then cashed in on the 15 fold increase and stopped working altogether and went to Uni......As it stands I'll just need to keep working for a few more years
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mike hunt
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December 2006
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What do you do? What would you like to do?, by mike hunt on Nov 2, 2007 15:45:01 GMT 1, I wanted to e an astranaut till I realised my fear of flying might not be compatible. Dreams in tatters!
I wanted to e an astranaut till I realised my fear of flying might not be compatible. Dreams in tatters!
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yeah7
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January 2007
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What do you do? What would you like to do?, by yeah7 on Nov 2, 2007 15:47:49 GMT 1, Currently: I work in a dead end job at a Sports Centre/Leisure Centre doing fitness inductions/programes and overseeing bookings and other lettings. Hours are awful and money is even worse.
Next: All being well, I could potentially be starting as a Police Officer in January.
Currently: I work in a dead end job at a Sports Centre/Leisure Centre doing fitness inductions/programes and overseeing bookings and other lettings. Hours are awful and money is even worse.
Next: All being well, I could potentially be starting as a Police Officer in January.
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What do you do? What would you like to do?, by dave313perry on Nov 2, 2007 15:52:26 GMT 1, Next: All being well, I could potentially be starting as a Police Officer in January.
I also considered the same, but recent encounters put an end to that!
Next: All being well, I could potentially be starting as a Police Officer in January. I also considered the same, but recent encounters put an end to that!
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goffy
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November 2006
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What do you do? What would you like to do?, by goffy on Nov 2, 2007 15:54:20 GMT 1, I'm a nurse working in a general Intensive Care Unit. Don't let anyone kid you, it's not hard, we only work 37.5 hours a week, I have 8 weeks and 2 days holiday a year and although the pay could be better it's not that bad.
Gone and blown it now.
I'm a nurse working in a general Intensive Care Unit. Don't let anyone kid you, it's not hard, we only work 37.5 hours a week, I have 8 weeks and 2 days holiday a year and although the pay could be better it's not that bad.
Gone and blown it now.
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What do you do? What would you like to do?, by corblimeylimey on Nov 2, 2007 16:02:12 GMT 1, I'm a nurse working in a general Intensive Care Unit. Don't let anyone kid you, it's not hard, we only work 37.5 hours a week, I have 8 weeks and 2 days holiday a year and although the pay could be better it's not that bad. Gone and blown it now.
I'm sure it gets unpleasant at times though, certainly hats off to you for doing it, I certainly couldn't.
I'm a nurse working in a general Intensive Care Unit. Don't let anyone kid you, it's not hard, we only work 37.5 hours a week, I have 8 weeks and 2 days holiday a year and although the pay could be better it's not that bad. Gone and blown it now. I'm sure it gets unpleasant at times though, certainly hats off to you for doing it, I certainly couldn't.
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What do you do? What would you like to do?, by corblimeylimey on Nov 2, 2007 16:04:17 GMT 1, I'm a London Taxi Driver.... Always wanted to be a London Taxi driver..... Until, I Became a London Taxi Driver...... Being a London Taxi driver SUCKS.....
When you're on the forum do you sit with your back to the monitor and look at it over your shoulder? ;D
I'm a London Taxi Driver.... Always wanted to be a London Taxi driver..... Until, I Became a London Taxi Driver...... Being a London Taxi driver SUCKS..... When you're on the forum do you sit with your back to the monitor and look at it over your shoulder? ;D
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baracass
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July 2007
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What do you do? What would you like to do?, by baracass on Nov 2, 2007 16:04:47 GMT 1, IT engineer at a city law firm. The lawyers are very important people. I should know cause they tell me every day.
Would love to be a wine critic/writer. A travelling one at that.
IT engineer at a city law firm. The lawyers are very important people. I should know cause they tell me every day.
Would love to be a wine critic/writer. A travelling one at that.
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What do you do? What would you like to do?, by corblimeylimey on Nov 2, 2007 16:10:28 GMT 1, IT engineer at a city law firm. The lawyers are very important people. I should know cause they tell me every day. Would love to be a wine critic/writer. A travelling one at that.
Having read what some would like to do, it's given me some idea's, I like your chosen dream path baracass, except for me I'd rather not write about it.
Reminds me of the time I used to work for a holiday magazine, the travel writers were always going off to these nice places, all for free. All I got out of it was a £100 pair of designer sunglasses and suncream left over from photo shoots.
IT engineer at a city law firm. The lawyers are very important people. I should know cause they tell me every day. Would love to be a wine critic/writer. A travelling one at that. Having read what some would like to do, it's given me some idea's, I like your chosen dream path baracass, except for me I'd rather not write about it. Reminds me of the time I used to work for a holiday magazine, the travel writers were always going off to these nice places, all for free. All I got out of it was a £100 pair of designer sunglasses and suncream left over from photo shoots.
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baracass
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July 2007
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What do you do? What would you like to do?, by baracass on Nov 2, 2007 16:13:54 GMT 1, I'd probably just get too pissed to write anything anyway.
I'd probably just get too pissed to write anything anyway.
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What do you do? What would you like to do?, by corblimeylimey on Nov 2, 2007 16:22:09 GMT 1, The writing part really puts me off, I've also worked for games magazine publishers, the staff writers have a great time playing games, trouble is the writing it up afterwards. One of my mates became editor of a DVD film magazine, I thought that would be a dream job, meeting and interviewing film stars, going to premieres and promotions etc, but he didn't think so, my same friend also had a job as editor for a whiskey magazine, he even left that. I guess there's no pleasing some people ;D
My friend once interviewed Huggy Bear from Starsky & Hutch, and unbeknown to me or my wife (who's a big Starsky & Hutch fan) my mate asked Huggy to give us a wedding message (the interview was taped) and it was a total (and very nice) surprise to have it played by the best man during his speech
The writing part really puts me off, I've also worked for games magazine publishers, the staff writers have a great time playing games, trouble is the writing it up afterwards. One of my mates became editor of a DVD film magazine, I thought that would be a dream job, meeting and interviewing film stars, going to premieres and promotions etc, but he didn't think so, my same friend also had a job as editor for a whiskey magazine, he even left that. I guess there's no pleasing some people ;D My friend once interviewed Huggy Bear from Starsky & Hutch, and unbeknown to me or my wife (who's a big Starsky & Hutch fan) my mate asked Huggy to give us a wedding message (the interview was taped) and it was a total (and very nice) surprise to have it played by the best man during his speech
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butterfly
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August 2007
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What do you do? What would you like to do?, by butterfly on Nov 2, 2007 16:53:08 GMT 1, I work in interactive marketing, which is good because it's very creative and I get to browse the internet all the time as part of my job ;D, (even though some sites might be banned Myspace / Facebook). On the other side I love photography as well as graphic design, so maybe ...
I work in interactive marketing, which is good because it's very creative and I get to browse the internet all the time as part of my job ;D, (even though some sites might be banned Myspace / Facebook). On the other side I love photography as well as graphic design, so maybe ...
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bowser30
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September 2007
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What do you do? What would you like to do?, by bowser30 on Nov 2, 2007 17:03:19 GMT 1, so a Rude Copper surely must be your Holy Grail yeah7 : )
so a Rude Copper surely must be your Holy Grail yeah7 : )
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yeah7
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January 2007
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What do you do? What would you like to do?, by yeah7 on Nov 2, 2007 19:34:04 GMT 1, Of the limited edition prints yes, but as far as his complete works, an original of the kissing coppers is my Holy Grail
Of the limited edition prints yes, but as far as his complete works, an original of the kissing coppers is my Holy Grail
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finlee
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June 2007
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What do you do? What would you like to do?, by finlee on Nov 2, 2007 19:58:52 GMT 1, currently a QA manager in a worldwide manufacturer.
Would love to run either: my own gym or own art gallery
currently a QA manager in a worldwide manufacturer. Would love to run either: my own gym or own art gallery
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Ågent ßacardi
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September 2006
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What do you do? What would you like to do?, by Ågent ßacardi on Nov 2, 2007 20:06:31 GMT 1, I'm a Ph.D. student majoring in neuroscience. I'm also a research assistant, stuck in the lab all day performing brain surgery on rats, as well as a teaching assistant, helping out hundreds of ungrateful brats.
Yeah yeah yeah I'm a geek. Whatever!
I'm a Ph.D. student majoring in neuroscience. I'm also a research assistant, stuck in the lab all day performing brain surgery on rats, as well as a teaching assistant, helping out hundreds of ungrateful brats. Yeah yeah yeah I'm a geek. Whatever!
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Fearkiller
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September 2006
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What do you do? What would you like to do?, by Fearkiller on Nov 2, 2007 20:10:44 GMT 1, morning,
Working for an ISP in the network operational center. So just trying to keep the whole network up and running. Not bad at all full gigabit Internet Access during work.
What I want to do? hm? I think I´m already doing what I always wanted.
greetz
morning, Working for an ISP in the network operational center. So just trying to keep the whole network up and running. Not bad at all full gigabit Internet Access during work. What I want to do? hm? I think I´m already doing what I always wanted. greetz
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What do you do? What would you like to do?, by corblimeylimey on Nov 2, 2007 20:12:02 GMT 1, morning, Working for an ISP in the network operational center. So just trying to keep the whole network up and running. Not bad at all full gigabit Internet Access during work. What I want to do? hm? I think I´m already doing what I always wanted. greetz
Did it help you get a Trolley print?
morning, Working for an ISP in the network operational center. So just trying to keep the whole network up and running. Not bad at all full gigabit Internet Access during work. What I want to do? hm? I think I´m already doing what I always wanted. greetz Did it help you get a Trolley print?
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Fearkiller
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September 2006
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What do you do? What would you like to do?, by Fearkiller on Nov 2, 2007 20:14:52 GMT 1, morning,
when the came online not really. *got some bgp routes fucked up while tryng to get a better connection to POW *
But today got myself a colored one so not that bad in the end.
greetz
morning, when the came online not really. *got some bgp routes fucked up while tryng to get a better connection to POW * But today got myself a colored one so not that bad in the end. greetz
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What do you do? What would you like to do?, by headphonesex on Nov 2, 2007 22:16:41 GMT 1, Of the limited edition prints yes, but as far as his complete works, an original of the kissing coppers is my Holy Grail
You might want to have a word with this fella
Of the limited edition prints yes, but as far as his complete works, an original of the kissing coppers is my Holy Grail You might want to have a word with this fella
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What do you do? What would you like to do?, by worlddomination on Nov 2, 2007 22:26:52 GMT 1, I thyink you all need a shrink!.................. which funnily enough is what i do............no i don't..............but you still allneed a shrink. looking forward to some less respect, anyone who gets hung up over that also needs a shrink!
I thyink you all need a shrink!.................. which funnily enough is what i do............no i don't..............but you still allneed a shrink. looking forward to some less respect, anyone who gets hung up over that also needs a shrink!
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yeah7
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January 2007
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What do you do? What would you like to do?, by yeah7 on Nov 2, 2007 22:55:57 GMT 1, Of the limited edition prints yes, but as far as his complete works, an original of the kissing coppers is my Holy Grail You might want to have a word with this fella
He doesn't love it half as much as I would (j/k)
Fair play, the man has taste.
Of the limited edition prints yes, but as far as his complete works, an original of the kissing coppers is my Holy Grail You might want to have a word with this fella He doesn't love it half as much as I would (j/k) Fair play, the man has taste.
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What do you do? What would you like to do?, by lesbianwednesdays on Nov 2, 2007 23:39:14 GMT 1, I'm also a research assistant, stuck in the lab all day performing brain surgery on rats, as well as a teaching assistant, helping out hundreds of ungrateful brats.
and you're a poet, yet you didn't know it!
;D
I'm also a research assistant, stuck in the lab all day performing brain surgery on rats, as well as a teaching assistant, helping out hundreds of ungrateful brats. and you're a poet, yet you didn't know it! ;D
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markw99
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November 2006
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What do you do? What would you like to do?, by markw99 on Nov 3, 2007 10:28:39 GMT 1, I work as an art director designing magazines which is pretty good to be honest, been doing that for about 10years. At uni wasn't sure if I should go into graphic design or fine art (as I used to be quite decent at drawing/painting etc) but decided that unless you are either very good or very lucky, being an artist might be a struggle so opted for graphics. I think it was the right choice for me as I'm probably better at design than art.
As a kid wanted to be a fireman
I work as an art director designing magazines which is pretty good to be honest, been doing that for about 10years. At uni wasn't sure if I should go into graphic design or fine art (as I used to be quite decent at drawing/painting etc) but decided that unless you are either very good or very lucky, being an artist might be a struggle so opted for graphics. I think it was the right choice for me as I'm probably better at design than art.
As a kid wanted to be a fireman
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What do you do? What would you like to do?, by ambrosiabaptism on Nov 3, 2007 14:20:51 GMT 1, Former Paratrooper and counter terrorist search advisor. Now taking the stress of advising schools in safety matters (more terrorists in school playgrounds than any middle eastern scenario ;D) Would like to take underprivilaged kids to Rwanda and such places on self help schemes. Would be a win win situation.
If you are for real Massive Respect for that !!!
(silky can we get a thumbs up icon/emoticon
Former Paratrooper and counter terrorist search advisor. Now taking the stress of advising schools in safety matters (more terrorists in school playgrounds than any middle eastern scenario ;D) Would like to take underprivilaged kids to Rwanda and such places on self help schemes. Would be a win win situation. If you are for real Massive Respect for that !!! (silky can we get a thumbs up icon/emoticon
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romanywg
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October 2006
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What do you do? What would you like to do?, by romanywg on Nov 3, 2007 14:48:27 GMT 1, Studied Fine Art then Graphic Design and then became a Film Editor. Wouildn't change it for the world. Love my job. Have been on location in over a dozen countries. Only thing is, nowadays long spells of being out of work.
Studied Fine Art then Graphic Design and then became a Film Editor. Wouildn't change it for the world. Love my job. Have been on location in over a dozen countries. Only thing is, nowadays long spells of being out of work.
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