Interested in everyone's story

[beefstuf]

Not sure if this type of topic is over kill, but my curious nature wants to ask what everyone does? A lot of the members here golf atleast 4 times a week. I am very curious what careers, or status everyone has.

I am a student (Finance - Ottawa U, minor in Stats) and have future plans to do my masters in Economics - Macro level with a strong focus on Globalization. I worked for 8 years as a techie, both server and desktop specializing (windows architecture) in Exchange and Active Directory. I have also worked for 12 years as a waiter while working as a technical support person. I am now 28 and a full time student / full time employee.

I have decided to evolve from support and serving, hence the completion of my studies; I do not have nearly enough money, a car or the time to golf as much as I would like. I am also in a long term relationship with the love of my life.

My long term plans are to work as a Global Manager, learn three more languages. I know I love international affairs, have a strong passion for cooking / wine, and love golf.

If you are interested, this would be great to know what everyone else does.

[oneputtwonder]

i am a full time internet poker player.

[Nat Williams]

I'm a software developer ... I write medical software at the moment.

In addition to that I work @ Manderley about 20 hours a week as an assistant.

I am hoping to put myself in a situation where I can afford to have a full time job i nthe golf industry. The sooner the better

[John]

I work in Human Resources at the Civic Hospital in Ottawa full time. I as well would like someday to get into the golf industry full time.

[beefstuf]

I am hoping to put myself in a situation where I can afford to have a full time job i nthe golf industry. The sooner the better

Ya I was kind of thinking along the lines of that as well. I wanted to be a property developer, or managager for Club link or someone similar. I also was going to try and get a job at RCGA once I graduate.

That would be sweet.

[Ginker]

This is a great thread..
I am currently maintenance assistant for Harland Veinotte Transport and also work for a sister company Black Dog Lubricants distributing Texaco Lubricants through eastern ontario.
Schooling background : Law degree Carleton, Professional Golf Management Humber
Golf 3-4 times a week (or as much as my wife will let me, tough now with a 4 month old daughter.. )

[rezadue]

I am a researcher at the Canadian Photonics Fabrication Center where we do R&D and fabrication of semiconductor based devices.

[LBH]

Software Developer at a medical software company

[byerxa]

Software developer. Lucky to get 1 round per week . However, 8 year daughter is getting into the game and I am starting to get rounds in with her. Spend many lunch hours at the range.

[jonf]

finishing second year of history undergrad at Uvic. Lucky to afford one round per week during the summer. Not enough money or transportation to play out here during the winter, unfortunately. Hoping to do the summer tour guide program at either Vimy Ridge or Juno Beach next summer (keeping my fingers crossed).

[fundonny]

NFL analyst, own a sport company, now getting into golf writing. I'm a pain in the arse basically.

["Richard"]

I am a student at U of T studying actuarial science in my last year of school. I'm hoping to move to CALI when I'm done so me and my cousin can play golf 2 or 3 times a week and live close by. I'm really enjoying the asset liability mgt. portion of my course and think it may be something I want to get into when im' done. You basically hedge against losses but its more than just operating a hedge fund. Anyway, maybe I'll take another course I like more. I'm doing the speicalist program so no minor. I am also doing a double major in math and statistics but since you can't do two degrees which so much overlap at U of T at the same time you have to use your electives to finnish the degree req. for the double major and when you graduate from the specilist program you request graduation with the double major as well. Anyway I would love to have something to do with golf but I'm neither good enough or have enough knowledge to be good at anything having to do with golf. Salary in the field is decent so I will be golfing a lot more when I'm done.

[big mac]

Wow guys--you are all making me tired here----get a life---RETIRE!---only kidding; but just think of all that spare time to play.

[fundonny]

Early retirement... My dream!!! I want to be living at Del Boca Vista with Kramer and the Seinfelds.

[Ginker]

Hahahaha

[Andrea]

I work in telecom at Foreign Affairs....don't get to travel much so when funds permit, I try to get on a course - at least once every 2 weeks - sometimes/usually more often. There are so many courses here in the area to choose from - wonderful!

[Andru]

I'm a stripper. I specialize in retirement parties and lawn bowling tournaments but one day I'd like to be a star stuntman in one of the Jack***** movies.

[jmr73]

... or have enough knowledge to be good at anything having to do with golf.

With all your questions you must be getting close to having enough knowledge. You could always write a book about your zany adventures.

edit... to answer the question.

IT with the federal government. Play 2-3 times/week

[NoBack]

I'm a stripper. I specialize in retirement parties and lawn bowling tournaments but one day I'd like to be a star stuntman in one of the Jack***** movies.

I thought I saw you somewhere before, just couldnt put my finger on it. LMAO at the lawn bowling

[Shivas Irons]

I specialize in ...uh...you want fries with that?

[challengegolf]

I am in the military and will retire at the ripe age of 49, so 8 1/2 years to go, since my wife just joined the forces I can afford to retire at 49 and enjoy golf full time. Hopefully get a part time job related to golf to continue being able to afford equipment swapping and buying.
Claude

[leftylucas]

I am a real esate analyst with NAV CANADA, so flight is no stranger to me

[rsx25]

I,m a full time letter carrier in hull. can,t complaine about my job, i love it, i start at 7 and home by noon. tee off at 1 home by 5:30. girlfriend not even home by then. there are looking to hire right now !!! great oportunite...

[owenb]

I work as a maintenance analyst for a biological research lab with the Federal gov't. Get to golf a couple of times a week.

[jeffc]

Account/Channel Manager for a software company. I manage our European Partners and travel there regularly. Not nearly enough time to golf however between work and a 20 month old daughter. Heading to Myrtle on Thursday though!

[fundonny]

This is my real story... Cassédie.

[Wknd_Warrior]

Software developer. No significant responsibilities so I can golf as much as I like more or less. My name is a misnomer since I get out quite often with the crowd form work for a quick nine in the evening.

[Bull147]

I am a regional manager for a specialty insurance company. Average about 45 rounds per year, but was told by my CEO at this year's Christmas party to, "...pick up the pace in '06, no less than 70 rounds better show up on your expense account this year..." Wife and daughter both golf, so weekend rounds are no problem, either. Guess this is payoff for the 10 years of 70-80 hour weeks when I got into the business. I keep fearing that I'm going to wake up soon...

[DavidY]

Work in the utilities (water and sewer) field for a municipality. Too bad that I cannot golf as well as I play foosball. After a long sabbatical, I am hoping to get up to 30-40 rounds this year....and break 100.

Dave

[TourIQ]

In industry, I am the Director of Quality for a $400 million automotive parts supplier.

My professional background includes: a senior member of ASQ (1 of only 5,000 professionals world-wide), a site examiner for the Canada Awards for Excellence, a Certified Quality Auditor, and a trained Six Sigma Black Belt (statistical specialist).

At the age of 39, I introduced myself as well as my 2 sons (Duane and Dwight) to golf.
We established our own clubmaking shop,and then began to conduct original golf research on how to improve.