Honda made this vehicle for the 20 some odd year olds just out of college, and looking for work.

I just put a sample of some jobs up, so if you are not listed, please reply, let's see where else Honda went wrong.

I am a full time drafter, and a reservist in the military. Not sure how Honda thinks generation y can afford a new car with out working! :?

I didn't vote because I don't know where I place on the list.
I'm a Gardener/Property Maintenance for a private residence.

Ibutchman, I would classify you in the "blue-collar" for this survey - it's the closest to your job decsription. Or maybe we should have a classification for "Green Thiumb"? :lol:

Sounds like a nice job. :D

Iskie

I'm a Gardener. Can I have a "green collar?"

I'll vote blue collar, even though I like to think of myself as a
"Light Blue Collar" :? :) with swirls of blueberry :lol:

Thanks Iskie :)

I'm a surveillance and counter-intelligence specialist (non-military) - and, yes, "Big Brother" is watching you...

BTW, does "Home run business" mean baseball player??? :lol:

Alien Element,

It could be. Could be a manager, or club owner as well. :lol:

Where does being a nurse fit in??? I'm technically a professional, I guess, due to the fact that I need a degree to do my job. Yet I work my tail off and I basically (more or less) follow someone elses orders when I do my job. And then all my scrubs are multicolored...that way, when someone throws-up on me, it doesn't show. I guess I'm techni-colored collar.

If we're voting ourselves special collars, I want the rainbow-coloured collar. ;-)

Iskie

I am a librarian. White collar, I don't own one.

I have my Master's degree in Library and Information Science, but I have not worked in libraries for years.

Iskie

Iskie, why does your post say "guest?" Aren't you a member yet?

I have a habit of not logging in when I first browse, thereby some posts show up as "guest".

Iskie

I am a Park Ranger for the US Government. I am a professional and work outdoors for a living. I know, I know, must be tough huh! That position is not on your list but I would guess I am professional/public service. :D

PhD student in a combined clinical/school psych program at Kent State. Otherwise, licensed school psychologist, family life educator, and mental health counselor.

remf, I'm a physical therapist, which is close to nursing and I chose professional. In college my professor would always say, "you're all going to be professionals" and that stuck in my head. I guess that's why I love the E's seats-nice and firm for the spine! :wink:

I work at NASA as a software engineer. I work in computer simulation for astronaut training and engineering analysis.
Keith

business computer sales at Gateway, Inc. In the Small to Mid-size Business area.

Hey if you are a business of 2-99, call me for your technology needs. 800.846.2042 x 27255. How is that for advertising!

Love my Element! Thanks, Christine

:D I am a 41 year old Architect in the golf industry. I design country clubs and fitness clubs all over the nation.



2003 SOP E 5 SPD
2002 Civic Coupe

I'm a pastor... is that "White Collar" (no pun intended... although we wear Hawiian shirts, mostly) or "Professional"?

Degree in Philosophy from UCLA... working on Masters in Philosophy of Religion - that makes me a bookworm geek :P My main responsibility is our music ministry and adult education.

Peace...

Tom

I do marketing and communications (advertising and more) at Intel. But I really want to be a forest ranger when I grow up!

I'm the desktop management analyst at Medical Center Hospital (http://www.mchodessa.com) in Odessa, Texas. I define the desktop computing environment standards, test and deploy software applications, create procedures, perform quality assurance checks, and aid in deployment of end-users' PCs.

My wife is the lead education analyst responsible for developing and performing end-user software training. She also develops databases and documentation for, and manages the content of, the hospital's intranet (internal, employee-only) web site.

We have a tidy little job security loop going here - I build computers and she teaches people how to break 'em. :D

Rob O.
Life's a beach!
www.2dolphins.com

I am in sales, for a very large semiconductor distributor. My title is "Strategic Account Manager", but I am really an "Outside Sales Rep" or "Road Warrior". Its the best job in the world!

i'm an engineer for a manufacturer of solar panels. it's swell.

23yr old beach/snow/dirt bum.. "dirty collar".... just out of college n lookin for work. not an owner of the E yet... since i dont hav a job. but lookin forward on having one soon

I just put this here because this was the top-post thread in the "Polls" area.

I see the poll results, and I see people's discussions of the results, but I cannot see where I can actually vote in the poll? What magic button am I not seeing?

Thanks,
Steve

I work.....(looking both ways, AND up and down!)........for the Government, in an undisclosed position, in an undisclosed location, with other undisclosed people of undisclosed origins. If I told what I did.................well, you know the story :x

I'm a "Freelance"* Graphical Designer working full time as a software tester.

*"freelance" means "somebody please hire me!" :wink:

I am an elementary teacher.

I am a Database adminstrator contracted to the US Navy.

I am an esteemed member of the United States Coast Guard for 11 years now

I am now a teacher in a classroom, former outdoor educator

I'm a software developer.

Small Business Owner, of a Courier Service. Although I no longer get out on the road during the day, my E is a delivery vehicle.
Had it a month....2400 miles of smiles. WOO HOO...........aint life grand
47Ag107 8)

Where does Insurance Adjuster go? And don't say criminal or cheat. We really get a bad rap when we are just doing our jobs. Hard job at that with supervisors looking over your shoulder all the time auditing your files and telling you to "work smarter not harder." What the heck does that mean?

Texas is a nice place for a mini-Hummer.

For a NASA contractor

IT Valkryie - that's me.

(Also run a side line computer repair business)

Mostly white collar, lots of technical.... As for me, by degree, I'm a forensic chemist, but I've been doing environmental chemistry for a long time now, and currently do research towards reducing soluble phosphorus and ammonia loss in poultry manure via nutritional modification and post-excretion chemical processing. I used to run a company that treated hazardous waste using a chemical process my partner and I designed... Also did some biotech R&D in the field of Enzyne Linked Immunosorbent Assay methods to produce drug testing kits.

I'm not a total geek, though--I can hold a conversation that lasts longer than 2 sentences, Spock is not God, and I would rather be outdoors than in....

Spike

I train guide dogs for blind people. It is the best job ever -- lots of exercise, outside all the time, work with dogs and people, etc.

my paycheck-bringing-home-job is a Retail Manager for a National Chain Specialty Store (I must keep this $$$ job until my hubby is finished with his MBA)

my seceret agent double job is the owner of a start up business....which I will need my E for (another way for me to justify buying my E).....my business partner and I are in the process of getting our website up and running.

I am a Honda Technician at Curry Honda here in Altanta, GA. Hey you know they have to be good cars if a honda tech buys a honda

I supervise a Transplant Lab. Organs, that is, not hair. :D

I shoot video and still photography. Edit too. Got the E to hall my gear. Much cooler than a mini-van.

I design Toys for happy - meals.






no really - I do!

:D

[quote:1d959bcdf1="artdude102"]I design Toys for happy - meals.
no really - I do! :D[/quote:1d959bcdf1]

LMAO!!!
interventional radiographer at VA hospital in SF... now in nuclear medicine... :shock:

I'm an art director for an advertising agency in South Orange County, CA....and working on some logo ideas for this club!

I work in advertising, doing retouching and color correcting. Deception, really. Not exactlly doing God's work.

I'm a middle school teacher here in Colorado (6th grade language arts and social studies) but I don't know if many consider a teacher a professional. Love my job. I don't have my E yet, but I have a projector system in my classroom and E wallpaper. I told my kids I'm getting one and it's a 50/50 split down the middle as far as how cool they think it is. Half think it's awesome, half think it's the ugliest thing they've ever seen. There are a few who think it's so ugly it's cool!

I am the Telecommunications department at an advertising agency. (In the poll, I voted for Computer/IT, but that's not completely accurate.)

Mandy

Artist/Musician/Advertising/Multimedia guy... doesn't really fit the categories. :) Mostly drawn to the Element for the tiggity stereo and the ample room for my drums.

Drew

I design custom homes in New York, New Jersey & Connecticut areas.
I also design homes for a builder in Florida.

Federal police officer!! Not sure what most would consider that! :wink:

I am car detailer and a service tech for an insurance company. My wife is an IT person that does computer stuff.

I have a Courier business and purchased the Element specifically for that purpose. It runs 235 miles per day, 5 days a week. Hopefully it will last 4 years.

[quote:e5e5f5a61d="RML"]Honda made this vehicle for the 20 some odd year olds just out of college, and looking for work.

I just put a sample of some jobs up, so if you are not listed, please reply, let's see where else Honda went wrong.[/quote:e5e5f5a61d]

I'm sort of listed up there (I did vote for professional) and sort of not.

I am an attorney but I no longer actively practice law. I am getting my Masters in Library and Information Science, currently at the University of North Texas, but I hope to transfer to the University of Washington. And with the transfer would come a relocation to the Washington state area. I can't wait.

Then I'll be a different sort of professional - law librarian.

Now I know what you're thinking - librarian, bun, glasses, dusty books and "Shhhh!" right?

This librarian has tattoos, short red hair, considers herself a very 21st century information professional, doesn't care if you Shhhh! and is soon to drive THE funkiest Honda E on the road. :lol:

But I do wear glasses. :wink:

I have my MLIS as well. I do have glasses. some gray hair, and well the buns aren't quite tight any more. Despite that, I haven't worked in the library field for a long time.

I hope you do well as a law librarian.

Iskie

Xray Tech In Portland, Oregon

What about "TrustFund Brat"???

Self employed computer consultant/reseller... not sure what I want to do when I grow up though :)

I am a full time emergency medical technician, and I also own a racing company ---> www.speedupgrade.com

I am testing with a local municipality for a corrections position.

At day: i'm an electronics car accessories installer running his own business with a E pack full of tools and stuff

At night : i'm the guitarist of the heavy band Xplicit Noize with the E pack full of gear and stuff (my amp is bigger and taller than me)

www.xplicitnoize.com :twisted:

I'm retired from electrical construction, so that puts me in the minority - but I still love my E.
Seems the marketing gurus missed the mark with the E. Average age of buyers is 41. Also a bunch of soccer moms in their E's (according to AutoWeek). The vehicle is fun, utilitarian and practical - that makes it right for any age.

I am a corporate pilot.

In a couple of days I'm leaving the IT world to become a full-time youth minister and gold prospector.

At least until my severance check runs out. :P

I'm a IT support specialist for a local school district and I am the second owner of an E in the district

the name says it all I am in the navy. I am in the middle of transfering to
my new command I was on the USS NASSAU LHA-4 for 4.5 years now going
to shore duty. My E is getting built today :D :D :D it was my
birthday/coming home present from my wife. THANKS HON :D

I'm not sure which category to go under. I am Assistant Mammal Curator at the Baltimore Zoo. I have been at the zoo for almost 20 years, and have worked with animals ranging from ponies to polar bears. My previous car, a 1996 Saturn wagon, pulled transport duty on several occasions - including picking up Diana Monkeys from the airport, and driving back from Pennsylvania with two bobcats. I can only wonder what the E might see...

I am an Infustructure Support Manager for a total absence managment company.

________________
SMM EXS 4WD AT

38 yr old grad student in 19th c. u.s. literature focusing on fiction produced in san francisco and new orleans.

was a graphic designer for 10 yrs.

social work.

Well, I fit in the age demographic: I'm a 22 year old recent-college-grad; however, I am female. Now I work as a Statistician.

studied religion in college.
now work as a sales manager for a manufacturer of airflow measurement equipment (try summing that up in an easy-to-understand phrase for use at parties).
my wife is a graphic designer for a non-profit focused on women's reproductive health and rights.
we're about a decade older than the target market but frankly can't see a lot of twentysomethings driving the e.
damn fine vehicle for our lifestyle however (3 year-old son, 6 month old puppy)

I am a software engineer in the medical industry.

Jim

I'm a full-time college professor and illustrator. Most of my 20-something students think the E is ugly and not for them. Way to go Honda marketing department! :oops:

[quote:f971c7343a="curly dog lover"]I'm not sure which category to go under. I am Assistant Mammal Curator at the Baltimore Zoo. [/quote:f971c7343a]

I trust you're taking care of my otter - my wife adopted one for me, for Christmas :)

I'm on my 20th and final year in the Air Force, in the computer / telecomm fields. I will retire in May '04 and have no idea what I want to be when I grow up.

Middle School/High School band director. Now I have a place to put all my stuff...

I'm a Senior Airman in the United States Air Force. I am a C-130 engine mechanic, so I guess I ger a collar of green, black, and brown, yet on other days I have one of all blue.

I am a technical geek for a large Guitar and Amplifier Manufacturer.

The bad side effect of the E is that I can no longer get out of hauling equipment. It was easy to avoid it when I owned my Civic :(

I am an HR professional. Unfortunately I have been laid off. If any of you can help, I sure would appreciate it! I have had an awesome career so far 13 years of HR experience a MBA and just completed an International assignment. If you need an HR Director, I will come with one cool car!

I'm a RF engineer, technically a white collar but I dressed like a blue collar worker, I guess my employer don't pay me enough. :(

ELEMENTDUDE, sorry to hear the job situation, I was out of a job two years ago too but I keep my chin up and found another job within a month.
You're doing the right thing getting your MBA while being out of a job, as soon things get better, they'll have to pay you big bucks. :)

I see you're from Motor City, have you consider Twin Cities?

Twin city area no problem. Not many Senior level HR jobs any where right now.

Dental Hygienist

Information Specialist!

PJA

Blue Collar I repair large electric motors. For coal mines, steel mills, paper mills and other large industry. I try to balance out the enviromental carma by being a vegetarian and a member of the Siera club.

I'm a Sr. Account Manager for a software company. AKA sales rep/road warrior. The E is great for traveling around my territory (Ohio, Indiana & Michigan).

8)

Modified School Teacher (Behavior Specialist)

i work for bank in the mortgage dept, though its not exactly my life goal it pays for the E. Hopefully one day i will env. studies degree to use though.

I'm a chemist... I loved taking things apart as a child now I just get to do it on molevular level... Chemist + Element = funny :twisted: :twisted:

I design and build furniture, do some wood/metal and found items work, also paint the occasional canvas. and from time to time buy and renovate an old house or two. I try and stay within an mid century modernist ethic in both homes and projects, but sometimes i stray into the industrial / loft market.

education runs a gamut from a stint at administration of justice and a police academy, to fisheries biology (yeah i know it took a weird bend) and in the end. after burning out in the computer market, i now have gone somewhat luddite and do this. much much more rewarding.

:D
(the E excels at hauling tools and finished projects about. )

best!
D.

[quote:9a613e5fe6=" "]I design and build furniture, do some wood/metal and found items work, also paint the occasional canvas. and from time to time buy and renovate an old house or two. I try and stay within an mid century modernist ethic in both homes and projects, but sometimes i stray into the industrial / loft market.

education runs a gamut from a stint at administration of justice and a police academy, to fisheries biology (yeah i know it took a weird bend) and in the end. after burning out in the computer market, i now have gone somewhat luddite and do this. much much more rewarding.

:D
(the E excels at hauling tools and finished projects about. )

best!
D.[/quote:9a613e5fe6]

Very cool journey, sounds like a great lifestyle.

[quote:f71c877702="ELEMENTDUDE"]I am an HR professional. Unfortunately I have been laid off.[/quote:f71c877702]

So, what you're saying is that they uh, fixed the 'glitch?' :lol:

I'm a landscape architect, and the E is a great car for driving around and walking through muddy sites since it's so easy to clean.

Our clients seem to like the "E" - I guess it's a good "designer" car!
(it's an SOP, not even green)

Where does a firefighter (actually a driver/operator) fit into the poll?

My employment contract read "Severe Weather Specialist" and I want equality! Give me my own catagory!!! :lol: I chase to live and I live to chase storms.

We have fun...helping others to have fun! :D We own an RV Park and an outdoor gear/paddlesport store.

I go to school (22 credits this sem.) so I qualify as a student, HOWEVER...
I also manage a helpdesk (IT) 40+ hours a week, and weekends I do sidework in homes (electrical, plumbing, drywall, renovations, etc...) or help my brother with his catering business.
*this is probably why I am one of the only folks here that actually fits the demographic....*

I polled in as IT since I suppose right now, thats where my 40 hours would qualify best.

I'm a bookstore manager, and I also run our website.

I tried submitting two answers but it would not allow me. I am a retired city cop, 27 yrs, retired the first day I was eligible, no regrets.
Now I am a self employed locksmith, of the home business type.
I'll turn 50 in 12 days. Love life & my E.

I am a freelance production coordinator who works in tv commercials. The coordinator assists the production manager (usually the first credit you see at the end of a movie: Unit Production Manager) who assists the producer. I am basically an overpaid secretary. ;)

The best part of my job is working in different locations all the time. You have probably seen the Gillette Venus Divine ladies' razor commercial playing all over the place. You know, with Bananarama's "I'm Your Venus" playing while models play in blue swimsuits? I got to go down to Chiapas in southern Mexico for two weeks and wade through the extraordinary Agua Azul waterfall. Not to mention hang with models... ;)

Before you get too jealous, my average work day is 11-12 hours, with my longest being 26 hours straight. And production people in commercials are the only crew members who don't get overtime. :(

I have an M.A. in Informatics from The State University of New York at Buffalo. I recently got my first grown up real job a few months back. Yes, I actually am the Element's target demographic! I am currently working as a project manager at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, NY. I am very happy to be working amongst a very driven and intelligent team of individuals. I may go back to UB to snag my Ph.D., but the position of "student" doesn't pay nearly enough to make my monthly payment to Honda of America Finance Corp. And I love my E way too much to loose it, so I guess I'll just keep on keepin' on.

Vocal Music Teacher, public school, grades 1-5. I see about 1,100 students a week. Not all at the same time. YIKES! The classroom teachers have a prep while I have their classes for music. I see each class for 45 mins. once a week. Class size ranges between 30 and 40. Up side: I get paid for singing with kids. Down side: use your imagination.

Degrees:
B. M. (Always thought this was funny. Translation = Bachelor of Music)
M. Div. (a Masters degree in Theology).

Got my E 4/14. I'm really enjoying it.

[quote:2998734ce0=" "] Down side: use your imagination.[/quote:2998734ce0]

Up side: were it not for an elementary school teacher with similar credentials, I never would have been tapped for, nor performed, all of the verses from "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot"...SOLO...in Alexandria's Market Square.

(or was that the down side??? :oops: )

Anyway, that was all before my voice changed. :)

-brendan

brendan,

I’ve been a member for less than a month. I want to tell you how much I have enjoyed this site and YOUR COMMENTS - fun and helpful or helpful and fun... depends.

Also, isn’t it amazing that you still remember your SOLO? I would say it’s probably part of the “upside”. And you still enjoy music (ref. your guitar collection). It is good to be reminded of the impressions we leave on others. You never know exactly what will make that impression. It’s amazing.

So, thanks for sharing that story.

(That voice change thing did a lot of us in.)

Greg

I remember MY first solo, too -- "7th Son of a 7th Son" in Jack and The Bean Stalk. I was the guy who sold poor Jack some lousy "magic" beens. Great fun! I still can see my Mom and Dad in the audience grinning. And I also remember how embarrassed I was to have to wear tights! Luckily, my voice changed too...WHEW! :D


P.S. Brendan IS special, gad, but don't let on... he's shy!


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Edsion,

Thanks for sharing your solo story. "Tights" . . . Yikes! "You're a better man than I . . . " I've done my share of solos but never in tights (the laughter would have drown out my singing) :lol:

Thanks again for the story.

gad

I'm a Program Director and my husband is a Systems Engineer. We honestly don't do a lot of outdoor activities, but felt that the Element had a lot of functional features on it that fit our lifestyle.

Um...maybe, in the spirit of "sharing" I was a little too forthcoming... :oops:






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Edison,

:oops: just re-read my post and your reply. Sorry. I just realized that the "tights ... better man" comment could be taken another way. And not the way I intended. In the "spirit of sharing" part 2, I was the overweight (fat) geek with black plastic glasses (but without the tape in the middle holding them together). I had a nice voice, but just thinking of myself, back then, and in tights . . . I'll stop now.

Again, the :oops: is mine.

gad

[quote:57ca6e6c7e=" "]P.S. Brendan IS special, gad, but don't let on... he's shy![/quote:57ca6e6c7e]

Shhhh!

-brendan

I am the Manager of a Valvoline Instant Oil Change in Beavercreek, OH, just outside of Dayton. I drive myself nuts everyday trying to tell my employees how they should do their jobs.

Anyone with car experience need a job?? :D

justin

Software administrator here.
According to the poll it appears that a lot of tech heads are drawn to the element. Hmmm :?:

:D Mommy!! :D

[quote:be7b0d5254=" "]:D Mommy!! :D[/quote:be7b0d5254]

Heh! For about 30 seconds, I thought that was an exclamation and I couldn't figure out what it was in response to!

-brendan

music is my life...i'm bad, i'm nationwide... 8)

Heh! For about 30 seconds, I thought that was an exclamation and I couldn't figure out what it was in response to!

HA, HA, HA, HA, HA!!! :lol: :lol:

music is my life...i'm bad, i'm nationwide...

Music's my life too! Just doesn't pay the bills, yet :wink:

Heh! For about 30 seconds, I thought that was an exclamation and I couldn't figure out what it was in response to!


that is pretty funny!! :lol:

i'm an engineer for a manufacturer of solar panels. it's swell.

I run a physical properties laboratory where we are engineering urethane materials from soybeans instead of petrochemical polyols. I guess I am supposed to put professional down. Hmm,... "professional" has a nice ring to it:)

So, tell me shawns,... are you doing anything with Fitzgerald's silicon cells? If I'm correct, they utilize the entire bandwidth of light & are much more efficient. If so, I'd like one made to go in place of my sunroof^^

I am the General Manger for a Marriott hotel in Queens, NY just outside of Manhattan.

No one day is the same in this business..........

Another thread returns from the grave to feast on the souls of the living. :)

48477

I work as a receptionist at a law firm....


(insert your favorite lawyer joke here.....I've heard 'em all)

Wow, so many professional types... I settled into Security, corporate, personal, etc.
Worked as part of bodyguard company, discovered that many people who need bodyguards are such self-absorbed A-Holes, I stopped caring if someone got to them. I stopped working that job before my apathy got too serious.
Worked as a money courier until I realized that for the risky situations I was in, I sure wasn't earning enough...
Worked BCA... Quit before I shot some well deserving scumbag...
Now I work a mellow Corp Security job. I like most of the people I work with and I'm WAY overqualified to be my own supervisor... Life Am Good :cool:

Twenty something college kid.

A quote from one of my early role models, Maynard G. Crebs.

I just retired and bought an E. Now its time to play full time.

Theres no button for my job:-(

Teaches girls to play with the big boys and in the process they occasionaly bring a grown man down to the ground usually clutching is nether regions in agony, while the little girls giggle and go "sorryeeee".:)

why isn't there that button:confused:
(I teach girls how to pitch softballs very fast)

Theres no button for my job:-(

Teaches girls to play with the big boys and in the process they occasionaly bring a grown man down to the ground usually clutching is nether regions in agony, while the little girls giggle and go "sorryeeee".:)

why isn't there that button:confused:
(I teach girls how to pitch softballs very fast)

:???: I think I would rather be tazed...

just sayin'

I do payroll/HR at my real job. I also teach ballet two nights a week to little girls 5-12.

I'm a stand up comic.:-P

Why must we be defined by what we do and not what we drive? I'm just sayin'

I work in Arts Administration/Theatre Education. Not as fancy as it may sound...

I just retired after 22 years in the military. Bought my E last summer before I retired. Enjoying being retired and spending time with Mrs. A_T. Going to have to get a job soon, now SHE wants an E........ :-(:D:D:D:lol::lol::lol:

....I also teach ballet two nights a week to little girls 5-12.

How cool is that?! A job like that must keep you young.

i'm a pressman in a fair sized printing company

Hmm... we'll: I'm the original target. College graduate first job early (soon to start) mid-20's male.

Where they went wrong: I had my eyes on the Scion xB, not the Element. The xB was my ideal vehicle given all aspects. Start cheap and work my way up with all the funky junk. It was a win-win for me given my nature (look what I did to the Element...) and what Scion was and still is advertising.

Where they went right but still wrong: it appealed to my parents (late 40's) who ultimately picked out and purchased the Element for me. Their claim was it would be a great vehicle for this time in my life with frequent moving, etc. (Translation) "We got you one because we want to use it to get stuff from home depot on a regular basis."

I do have to admit though, it was my 17th choice, but I love it none-the-less. I'll drive it until it dies or 8 years from now. Whatever happens first. // Voted as a student. Heading back to grad school come fall and technically I'm enrolled in one class right now. : )~

im a little young for their target, i was 18 when i bought my E with money i saved up over 3 1/2 years of working various entry leval jobs in high school. im now 19 and in college, and 13k miles later i still like my e as much as i did when i drove it off the lot brand new.

I am a railroad conductor and a mountain biker. The element is a great ride for mountain biking.

I am a budget technician.

I fall into their target category for age, but I got my E because I'm and outdoor kind of girl. I needed to be able to drag in muddy bikes, muddy dogs, or a set of waders and some fish and not have to worry about the interior.

I'm an illustrator for a research and development company. Mostly Department of Defense stuff (mostly missile defense). I also freelance as a tattoo artist and graphic designer. My wife is a certified k9 obedience trainer and works for a doggy daycare/boarding/grooming/training facility.

I'm not nosey... just curious.... ok... I'm nosey. I was wondering what everyone does.... what is (or was if retired) your occupation? I searched the forum but could not find any threads about occupations.

I'll start... I'm an illustrator for a research and development company. Mostly Department of Defense stuff (mostly missile defense). I also freelance as a tattoo artist and graphic designer. My wife is a certified k9 obedience trainer and works for a doggy daycare/boarding/grooming/training facility.

It will be interesting to see the diversity among the members...

Mike

Here you go Mike:

http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=260&highlight=living

Here you go Mike:

http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=260&highlight=living

so... I'm not a rocket scientist... just draw pictures for them :rolleyes:

Why couldn't I find that thread?

Thanks, Orangee. Problem solved!

so... I'm not a rocket scientist... just draw pictures for them :rolleyes..

How about a veterinary rocket surgeon?

http://soxinthecity.files.wordpress.com/2007/06/rocket_crash_150x194.jpg

For when one of our favourite members crashes and burns.

i work at the East Alton Bullet Werks....(check the back of box your ammo came in):rolleyes:

How about a veterinary rocket surgeon?

http://soxinthecity.files.wordpress.com/2007/06/rocket_crash_150x194.jpg

For when one of our favourite members crashes and burns.

Oh YOU funee G.I.

* oh, and its spelled F A V O R I T E *

so... I'm not a rocket scientist... just draw pictures for them :rolleyes:

Why couldn't I find that thread?

I could say something pithy here, but in all honesty, I got lucky

My job title is Research Specialist. Basically it's a higher lever lab rat. I do molecular diagnostics and research at a cancer hospital. Amplify DNA, sequence it and look for mutations.

My job title is Research Specialist. Basically it's a higher lever lab rat. I do molecular diagnostics and research at a cancer hospital. Amplify DNA, sequence it and look for mutations.

Psst...look around you! There are mutations EVERYWHERE!

Soylent Green is made of E-PLE!!!!!

Soylent Green is made of E-PLE!!!!!

Kiwi = Cannabilism

I'm a research technician (kinda like Frank but I get paid even less). For now I'm focusing on immunohistochemistry (yup, it's a real word) but soon I'm headed in Frank's direction. Using DNA to detect viral pathogens instead of cancer.

For the rest of you I'm a biochemist.;-)

I could say something pithy here, but in all honesty, I got lucky

ok now.... pithy? I wasn't sure if that was a word or if you were typing with a lisp :D... so I looked it.

pithy

ADJECTIVE:
Precisely meaningful; forceful and brief: a pithy comment.
Consisting of or resembling pith.

I made this my word for the day....

I'm a research technician (kinda like Frank but I get paid even less). For now I'm focusing on immunohistochemistry (yup, it's a real word) but soon I'm headed in Frank's direction. Using DNA to detect viral pathogens instead of cancer.

For the rest of you I'm a biochemist.;-)

I used to do a lot of PCR as well as biochemical tests for veterinary pathogens. I prefer bacti to molecular. However bacti is on its way out and more and more molecular tests are taking over. It'll be years before it becomes archaic, but I'm pretty sure it will.

My wife is in a post-doc right now doing a lot of IHC. I've done a little a few years ago, but nothing too extensive.

I support and defend the constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic.

And I my friend work for the NCRPC.
And am president of my neighborhood watch:D

I'm a Data Analyst for a large fruity-logo'd computer company (recently named America's #1 most admired company by Fortune magazine, woot!).

Mid-twenties, married, a kid on the way; the E was a perfect compromise of a camping/family/daily-driver/snow/hauling vehicle.

Optical Engineer building the coolest space based telescope anyone has been able to convince the people with the money might actually work.

Jojo, you'd make any neighbor feel safe, er, maybe you'll end up in the loony bin :D

I'm a sales rep for Frito Lay Canada.

I build Airplanes & Jets for Movies, TV, Commercials & Music Videos. Name a Movie with an Airplane scene and chances are I did it. :cool:

Hrm...

Soulplane, Airplane!, Snakes on a Plane, and/or Flightplan?

I'm a railroad block operator...basically that means I control all the switches and signals leading into or out of the yard where I work. :)

I'm in the medical field.......

Underpaid and Overworked.

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/4001/nypdpolicedetectivebadglf7.jpg

Yes!!!!!!!

Maintenance Administrator for Lennox Intl.

Second year just finished up on a bachelors of science degree in respiratory therapy.
I work part-time as a nursing assistant.
I look forward to helping those in need for the rest of my life. :)

Putting coffee stuff on a van and driving it places.

Hopefully, not for long.

I'm a sales rep for Frito Lay Canada.

hahahaha your free to lay

retired computer center director at Minnesota college, still like to fiddle with computer

Putting coffee stuff on a van and driving it places.

Hopefully, not for long.

If you are looking for a way to get fired, drive your van full of coffee stuff to Philadelphia and unload it at my house.

I'm a college student. But I run my own biz, I'm a professional Storyteller. :cool:

I work for a rapidly growing GREEN payroll company. :)

Chief Missile Technician / Officer Training Instructor in the US Navy....21 years 3 months of service, 9 months left to retirement.:cool:

Professional computer geek, musician, and construction worker.

I support and defend the constitution against all enemies foreign and domestic.

I'm a Naval officer working in supply and logistics. 23 years on active duty.

Underpaid and Overworked.

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/4001/nypdpolicedetectivebadglf7.jpg


I heard that. I'm in the same boat but fortunately you do get some perks.

I heard that. I'm in the same boat but fortunately you do get some perks.

All the catfish, whitefish and shrimp you can eat? Sign me up!

All the catfish, whitefish and shrimp you can eat? Sign me up!


Yea, that was a pretty big shrimp I had on my arm too. Sanjaya of last years American Idol's sister.

I'm a web developer for an internet bank.

I'm a teacher. Teachers are professionals, so that's what I put. I am also a DJ and a public access tv studio Assistant Director. I do other things sometimes, too. I don't know how you'd work all that into a poll, though. :D

I'm a teacher. Teachers are professionals, so that's what I put. I am also a DJ and a public access tv studio Assistant Director. I do other things sometimes, too. I don't know how you'd work all that into a poll, though. :D

I think you are only allowed 8 choices when making a poll. I'm sure if you could have 9, teacher/DJ/public access tv studio assistant director would be on it.

I think you are only allowed 8 choices when making a poll. I'm sure if you could have 9, teacher/DJ/public access tv studio assistant director would be on it.

Nah, I'm sure it would be "Iron fisted dictator".:D

Nah, I'm sure it would be "Iron fisted dictator".:D

I have the feeling that is somewhere on TwilightZero's resume'.

I have the feeling that is somewhere on TwilightZero's resume'.

Under the part that reads...What would you like to be in 5 yrs?

What would you like to be in 5 yrs?

Dictator for life! I shall rule with an iron fist (and a velvet jacket)! :evil:






Oh yeah and 5 years closer to being a dirty old man :razz:

Verizon Systems Technician :cool:

Love my job :), hate my boss! :evil:

Verizon Systems Technician :cool:

Love my job :), hate my boss! :evil:



Can you hear me know?

Can you hear me know?

:lol::lol::lol: I have never heard that one before. :rolleyes:

:lol::lol::lol: I have never heard that one before. :rolleyes:

Jeff: So Achmed, what exactly happened to you?

Achmed: Well...I was getting gasoline and I answered my cell phone... "Can you hear me n-*BOOM!* At first I thought it was because I went over my minutes!

Jeff: That's too bad...

Achmed: It's okay, I took that Verizon bastard with me!

:D

That one I had never heard before :) but not that funny:-(

That one I had never heard before :) but not that funny:-(

Achmed the Dead Terrorist - it's much funnier in context :D

Student at California State University Fullerton. I also work part time in a stock room, but I have my sights on a new job at Best Buy...last interview is tomorrow!

The outcome of this survey will show you more about who is reading the forum not what the typical Element owner does for a living.

The outcome of this survey will show you more about who is reading the forum not what the typical Element owner does for a living.

Who said it was scientific? That's what you'll get from any web survey - results from those who read that page :D

Oh and welcome!

The outcome of this survey will show you more about who is reading the forum not what the typical Element owner does for a living.

Oh great and I thought I was done with Statistics... :-|


(Just got done with my final, pulled an A in the course :D)

Oh great and I thought I was done with Statistics... :-|


(Just got done with my final, pulled an A in the course :D)

Oh you poor woman you, let me pour you a stiff drink :D

Who said it was scientific? That's what you'll get from any web survey - results from those who read that page :D

Oh and welcome!

I suppose so

Thanks

I suppose so

Thanks

To quote from the polls on slashdot.org:

# This whole thing is wildly inaccurate. Rounding errors, ballot stuffers, dynamic IPs, firewalls. If you're using these numbers to do anything important, you're insane.

:D

I selected blue collar, since I'm military, and run nuclear reactors for a living...not sure what else that might fit in. :confused:

Honda made this vehicle for the 20 some odd year olds just out of college, and looking for work.

I just put a sample of some jobs up, so if you are not listed, please reply, let's see where else Honda went wrong.

Well I graduated May '07 and I am just getting one. I'm 24 and have been at my first job since Aug '07. I actually was planning on getting one when it fit your description perfectly. :D I decided to get engaged and buy an HDTV instead.:rolleyes: 1 yr later and it is finally time!

I put myself in professional since Dr. was there. I am a Registered Nurse on an infectious disease floor. (Not as bad as it sounds lol)

Prkchp

*Cough*Cough* that was you I saw?

I selected blue collar, since I'm military, and run nuclear reactors for a living...not sure what else that might fit in. :confused:

I'm not sure blue collar is right, maybe glowing green collar? :rolleyes: :lol:

I put myself in professional since Dr. was there. I am a Registered Nurse on an infectious disease floor. (Not as bad as it sounds lol)

Is your Element Biosafety Lev 4 certified? :rolleyes:

Surprised I never came across this thread until now since it has been around since 03. Anyways, when we got the E I had just graduated college in Dec. 2005 and my wife (fiance at the time) had graduated in May 2005. We were both working as CPA's and living with our parents so we had plenty of money saved up for the E. Now my wife is doing financial reporting at a large retail company that is headquartered in Pittsburgh and I am still working in a public accounting firm going for my CPA.

What do you guys do for a living?

To start it off

I have a clothing Company Parle Clothing, and I also have a car parts company Partshelper

I work in IT for a game developer

I'm a Sub-Contractor , DEFO BLUE COLLAR , I have my own Tile Business ..... so call me the " Tile Mechanic " .........:D

Here's an example ....

I'm work in a Parts Department at a dealership......A FORD dealership....something about job security :cool:

Surprised I never came across this thread until now since it has been around since 03. Anyways, when we got the E I had just graduated college in Dec. 2005 and my wife (fiance at the time) had graduated in May 2005. We were both working as CPA's and living with our parents so we had plenty of money saved up for the E. Now my wife is doing financial reporting at a large retail company that is headquartered in Pittsburgh and I am still working in a public accounting firm going for my CPA.

What do you think of public accounting? I hated it. Hours are too long and too much time sitting in front of a computer. I gained 40 lbs after getting my license. Yuk.

Student at California State University Fullerton. I also work part time in a stock room, but I have my sights on a new job at Best Buy...last interview is tomorrow!

i may be too late, but dont do it. i spent 2 years at best buy, may be just the industry but its a dirty business. seen a lot of legitimate repairs under the extended warrantys denied for no reason by management as well as other things.

I work as a corrections officer, the county level, best job I ever had, weeeee! :-P

i work at the local Honda dealer in the parts dept.....

YAY FOR EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS!!!:D:D

I work as a corrections officer, the county level, best job I ever had, weeeee! :-P

Woohoo you get to deal with the fun drunk crazy people! :D

I work as a corrections officer, the county level, best job I ever had, weeeee! :-P

Woohoo you get to deal with the fun drunk crazy people! :D

So then, T Mac is a corrections officer too?? :-?

So then, T Mac is a corrections officer too?? :-?

He could be, but he doesn't get the fun parts - tazers & pepper spray! :D

He could be, but he doesn't get the fun parts - tazers & pepper spray! :D

He could come over to my house:-P

I'm in the midst of a lifetime career change. I hit lottery (not as good as it sounds) people got pissed when I tried to do good deeds. So the money I have left is going back to start my own business. Hopefully an arcade/pizza shop/after hours dance club (our town is boring for people under 21)

I'm in the midst of a lifetime career change. I hit lottery (not as good as it sounds) people got pissed when I tried to do good deeds. So the money I have left is going back to start my own business. Hopefully an arcade/pizza shop/after hours dance club (our town is boring for people under 21)

My town is boring for people OVER 21 too :lol:

I hit lottery (not as good as it sounds)

Yeah it sounds horrible!:rolleyes::wink:

Once your over 21 in my town, your usually brain dead:sad:

Yeah it sounds horrible!:rolleyes::wink:

well it was cool at first.. MONEY! ... eff it. I'll work for the rest of the crap like 'normal' people. So I decided to open savings accounts for all 6 of my nieces and nephews and my 2 little brothers in the full amount of what it cost me to go to college. By the time their 18, It should be worth a $h*tton more and then what was left over I'd use for some toys for me and pay off my college loans.... that was my thought. Then people in the family got pissed because cousins were mad I didnt pay for their kids.. and my siblings wanted more incase they had more kids...
With that said, it f***ed me off and I closed down all the accounts except for my 2 younger brothers. Gave my older bro a cut and paid off my loans. Got the Lotus and some other toys and built a house... all out of spite. Now the rest is going to opening the business.. maybe. It caused me more sleepless nights having the extra cash than when I was worried how I'm going to pay for school

Retired U.S. Coast Guard after 21 years of federal drug law enforcement. Now working as a school administrator for a school for blind and visually impaired children.

Retired U.S. Coast Guard after 21 years of federal drug law enforcement. Now working as a school administrator for a school for blind and visually impaired children.

I was wondering what a Coastie was doing in New Mexico:confused:

I was wondering what a Coastie was doing in New Mexico:confused:

Havent you ever heard of the Jackawallawalla Ocean that boarders New Mexico and Austria? Duh....:-P

well it was cool at first.. MONEY! ... eff it. I'll work for the rest of the crap like 'normal' people. So I decided to open savings accounts for all 6 of my nieces and nephews and my 2 little brothers in the full amount of what it cost me to go to college. By the time their 18, It should be worth a $h*tton more and then what was left over I'd use for some toys for me and pay off my college loans.... that was my thought. Then people in the family got pissed because cousins were mad I didnt pay for their kids.. and my siblings wanted more incase they had more kids...
With that said, it f***ed me off and I closed down all the accounts except for my 2 younger brothers. Gave my older bro a cut and paid off my loans. Got the Lotus and some other toys and built a house... all out of spite. Now the rest is going to opening the business.. maybe. It caused me more sleepless nights having the extra cash than when I was worried how I'm going to pay for school

I've heard that same thing from other people who came into money. In the end, it's your money to do with as you please, stingy or generous, benevolent or tyrannical, with or without giving reasons. I agree though it would suck, but kudos for not caving into the whining. It's sad to say, but people are generally greedy whiny b@stards who would rather spend all their time whining for $.50 than working honestly for $10...

But I digress. What color's the Lotus? A friend of mine drives a British Racing Green '07 Elise and loves it :D

But I digress. What color's the Lotus? A friend of mine drives a British Racing Green '07 Elise and loves it :D

Take a peak.. It'll take me a second to think of the technical color name though.

Take a peak.. It'll take me a second to think of the technical color name though.

Silver works for me :D Schweet lookin, you take it out on the track at all?

Silver works for me :D Schweet lookin, you take it out on the track at all?

I kid you not.. I have put about 10 miles on it. The day I bought it I had it trailered across the state to have stereo and wheels done. It was already turbo when I got it. 368 whp and weighs 2077 lbs... its stupid. lol

I kid you not.. I have put about 10 miles on it. The day I bought it I had it trailered across the state to have stereo and wheels done. It was already turbo when I got it. 368 whp and weighs 2077 lbs... its stupid. lol

Turbo...so it's an Exige? Very nice P-W ratio btw :D

Turbo...so it's an Exige? Very nice P-W ratio btw :D

nope..elise. it is an aftermarket set up.. arent the exige s/c?

nope..elise. it is an aftermarket set up.. arent the exige s/c?

*quick Google stop* Yup you're right, bad me! I think that's probably the same turbo my friend was looking at then. That thing's gotta be SICK driving, it's already insane just stock!

Um - the Lotus is nice, but where is the Element?

Um - the Lotus is nice, but where is the Element?

GABelement....

*quick Google stop* Yup you're right, bad me! I think that's probably the same turbo my friend was looking at then. That thing's gotta be SICK driving, it's already insane just stock!

stock their somewher around 4.3 0-60. I would guess this now right around 3 0-60

Um - the Lotus is nice, but where is the Element?

Are you crazy? Don't we have enough of the kiwi E pictures?:-P

Are you crazy? Don't we have enough of the kiwi E pictures?:-P

YOU CAN NEVER HAVE ENOUGH KIWI PICS! >:-O

Oh...ummm...you're a Kiwi? I'm sorry, I didn't know...

ummmmm......







My mommy says we can't be friends any more because of that...*runs out the door sobbing*


:lol:

...That reminds me of the morning that I woke up and rolled over and said "OH $H*T! I HOPE WE DIDNT DO ANYTHING!"

...That reminds me of the morning that I woke up and rolled over and said "OH $H*T! I HOPE WE DIDNT DO ANYTHING!"

Why? were you with Twi?:neutral:

Why? were you with Twi?:neutral:

First off- His mommy wouldnt let him come over.
Second- He wouldnt lower his standards to raise mine. :mad:

well it was cool at first.. MONEY! ... eff it. I'll work for the rest of the crap like 'normal' people. So I decided to open savings accounts for all 6 of my nieces and nephews and my 2 little brothers in the full amount of what it cost me to go to college. By the time their 18, It should be worth a $h*tton more and then what was left over I'd use for some toys for me and pay off my college loans.... that was my thought. Then people in the family got pissed because cousins were mad I didnt pay for their kids.. and my siblings wanted more incase they had more kids...
With that said, it f***ed me off and I closed down all the accounts except for my 2 younger brothers. Gave my older bro a cut and paid off my loans. Got the Lotus and some other toys and built a house... all out of spite. Now the rest is going to opening the business.. maybe. It caused me more sleepless nights having the extra cash than when I was worried how I'm going to pay for school

Mo' money . . . mo' problems, right? Sometimes I'm truly happy I don't have any ;-)

It's amazing what money does to some people and I'm sorry your family has acted this way toward you! You were attempting to do a wonderful thing for them; I hope you are able to work out your differences.

You seem to have your priorities pretty straight, and you're single? Hey any single ladies out there??? :D

Mo' money . . . mo' problems, right? Sometimes I'm truly happy I don't have any ;-)

It's amazing what money does to some people and I'm sorry your family has acted this way toward you! You were attempting to do a wonderful thing for them; I hope you are able to work out your differences.

You seem to have your priorities pretty straight, and you're single? Hey any single ladies out there??? :D

I am single as a matter of fact. haha. I'm not sure about stepping back into the world of relationships outside of "hey, nice shoes...." Sunshine is out there somewhere, haha :wink: ...wow! was that creepy?

Oh...ummm...you're a Kiwi? I'm sorry, I didn't know...

He's even got painted panels!!!:rolleyes:

I figured he was a kiwi when I saw the "damage" bit in his sig... Kinda like RD.:-P

Just because you're not a good person (kiwi) dosen't mean you can't hang around.;-)

I am single as a matter of fact. haha. I'm not sure about stepping back into the world of relationships outside of "hey, nice shoes...." Sunshine is out there somewhere, haha :wink: ...wow! was that creepy?

Someones got a crush, someones got a crush !

She is Hot dude, we also had a girl on here, local Barista that was a hottie, ChickWhoRips (aka: ChickWhoTrips), jojo, jea, gisele - the list is ....well
then, some guys wifes and girl friends are hotties (oops - moderators, am I allowed to say someones girlfriend is hot?)
you get the picture ...........speaking of pictures........girls?

Someones got a crush, someones got a crush !

She is Hot dude, we also had a girl on here, local Barista that was a hottie, ChickWhoRips (aka: ChickWhoTrips), jojo, jea, gisele - the list is ....well
then, some guys wifes and girl friends are hotties (oops - moderators, am I allowed to say someones girlfriend is hot?)
you get the picture ...........speaking of pictures........girls?

ChickWhoRips...? does that mean she farts? I couldnt picture jojo being hott. lol jk.. *ducks*

He's even got painted panels!!!:rolleyes:



Just because you're not a good person (kiwi) dosen't mean you can't hang around.;-)

oh WTF!? >:-O I'm a bad person because of my color? I remember this being an issue a few years back..... ut-oh.:sad:

ChickWhoRips...? does that mean she farts? I couldnt picture jojo being hott. lol jk.. *ducks*

Uh oh you better watch it, Jojo has the official EOC Rolling Pin of Doom! :shock: :twisted:

Uh oh you better watch it, Jojo has the official EOC Rolling Pin of Doom!
And I'm not afraid to use it!:mad:

Trust me, I've been working outside on the TD for the last 2 1/2 hours and it's like 98 friggin degrees outside! I'M HOT!;-) Wanna see my sweat stains?:-P

And I'm not afraid to use it!:mad:

Trust me, I've been working outside on the TD for the last 2 1/2 hours and it's like 98 friggin degrees outside! I'M HOT!;-) Wanna see my sweat stains?:-P

Is that anything like a wet t-shirt?

And I'm not afraid to use it!:mad:



OOOOOOOOH! Will you make biscuits with it!?!

PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE!;-)

OOOOOOOOH! Will you make biscuits with it!?!

PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE!;-)

NO! It's for a$$ whoopins only!:-x

NO! It's for a$$ whoopins only!:-x

I'd much rather have biscuits :sad:

I'll have an a$$ whoopin' instead... I guess.:neutral:

I'd much rather have biscuits :sad:

I'll have an a$$ whoopin' instead... I guess.:neutral:

don't you usally pay extra for that Brawsie?

don't you usally pay extra for that Brawsie?

Nah. When I'm not getting it at home, I usually just go to the bar wearing a purple football jersey with a piture of a kitty on it.:evil::wink:

.. I'm sure that would provoke a good ass kicking. Another one would be walking through Compton with a t-shirt that says "I hate gang members"

Sunshine is out there somewhere, haha :wink: ...wow! was that creepy?

Uh, I think you need to ask her . . . :wink: