What do you do for a living

[NateDawg39]

The oil and gas thread got me wondering about what everyone does for a living.

I moved to Houston recently to work for Parker Drilling as a Project Design Manager.

[carter08]

I make sandwiches.

[Looking4number8]

Originally posted by carter08
I make sandwiches.


I sell the goodies to restaurants so they can make the sandwiches (and other stuff)

[bobcat4life]

high school student and I work for Custom Hay Co.

[RanchRadio]

I'm a dogcatcher and Radio DJ/Board op.

[skins4life]

Originally posted by RanchRadio
I'm a dogcatcher and Radio DJ/Board op.

Crude/LPG/Co2 Pipeline company for 21 years on Mar 6th.

[IHStangFan]

I'm a Wireless Broadband Engineer......

and a part-time mercenary whenever the urge strikes me. :D

[hawkfan]

I'm a Football coach and a History teacher. What other job do you need?

[BaseballUmp]

College Student, high school baseball umpire, intramural softball umpire

[crabman]

I am the all powerful master of time, space, and dimension.







In my spare time I am a commercial general contractor.

[zebrablue2]

Originally posted by Looking4number8
I sell the goodies to restaurants so they can make the sandwiches (and other stuff)


myself included, since 1979.. dang, 31 years. I should be able to retire---NOT.

[IHStangFan]

Originally posted by hawkfan
I'm a Football coach and a History teacher. What other job do you need? I'm jealous....love BOTH of those! (football and history)

[DDBooger]

I gnarfle the garthug

[Trashman]

I run the City of Brownwood's solid waste system, which includes collection, recycling and disposal.:D

[eagles_victory]

College Student/ Salesman/ Random Odd jobs.

[Charlie47]

I'm medically retired:(

[ASUFrisbeeStud]

Insurance and Financial Services

[hawkfan]

Originally posted by IHStangFan
I'm jealous....love BOTH of those! (football and history)

It all depends on where you are at.

[Looking4number8]

Originally posted by zebrablue2
myself included, since 1979.. dang, 31 years. I should be able to retire---NOT.


I am a PFG boy, who do you work for?

[BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
The oil and gas thread got me wondering about what everyone does for a living.

I moved to Houston recently to work for Parker Drilling as a Project Design Manager.
You:
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/116058358-M.jpg

[LE Dad]

I am a District Supervisor for a finance and tax service.

[BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END]

Me:

http://www.thisguyseemslegit.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/wp-contentuploadspimp4-small.jpg

He's a pimp, if you haven't seen the movie.

[IHStangFan]

on a side note Nate.....where in Houston are you? Maybe we CAN get together for a game this coming season!

[BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END]

Originally posted by LE Dad
I am a District Supervisor for a finance and tax service.

http://a6.vox.com/6a00bf76d09e10438300c2251debfe8e1d-500pi

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by IHStangFan
on a side note Nate.....where in Houston are you? Maybe we CAN get together for a game this coming season! West University. There are a lot of area teams I would enjoy seeing play.

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END
Me:

http://www.thisguyseemslegit.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/wp-contentuploadspimp4-small.jpg

He's a pimp, if you haven't seen the movie. So you are an over sized orange?

[LE Dad]

Originally posted by bobcat4life
high school student and I work for Custom Hay Co. Hay fields!! Ahh the memories.:D

[BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
So you are an over sized orange?

You need to go here:

http://tenletter.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/zoolander_school_1.jpg

[LE Dad]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
So you are an over sized orange? I think he is trying to say he cruises around middle school parking lots in an old sedan trying to find a date..... Quick get the plate before he deletes the image.:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[carter08]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
West University. There are a lot of area teams I would enjoy seeing play.

lulz @ West U.

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by LE Dad
I think he is trying to say he cruises around middle school parking lots in an old sedan trying to find a date..... Quick get the plate before he deletes the image.:rolleyes: :rolleyes: Wow so he has raised his bar if he is cruising the Middle school now.:p

[IHStangFan]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
West University. There are a lot of area teams I would enjoy seeing play. Hell...that isn't too far at all....I'm down off of 59 between Rosenberg and Sugar Land. Yup....plenty of quality teams to follow up here.

[BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END]

Originally posted by LE Dad
I think he is trying to say he cruises around middle school parking lots in an old sedan trying to find a date..... Quick get the plate before he deletes the image.:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

Are you trying to imply that I'm a pedophile?

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by IHStangFan
Hell...that isn't too far at all....I'm down off of 59 between Rosenberg and Sugar Land. Yup....plenty of quality teams to follow up here. I know I want to see Katy play at one point in time.

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END
Are you trying to imply that I'm a pedophile? With the brigade of small child pictures you enjoy posting im sure it would be justifiable to discuss

[BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
With the brigade of small child pictures you enjoy posting im sure it would be justifiable to discuss

Are you trying to imply that I'm a pedophile?

[WOS87]

I'm an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston and run an In-Patient Forensic Psychiatric Unit

I look forward to meeting several of you when you eventually get admitted to my hospital

;)

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END
Are you trying to imply that I'm a pedophile? Does it matter

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END
Me:

http://www.thisguyseemslegit.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/wp-contentuploadspimp4-small.jpg

He's a pimp, if you haven't seen the movie.

HAHA

"You see, a pimp's love is very different from that of a square."

[LE Dad]

Originally posted by BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END
Are you trying to imply that I'm a pedophile? NO. Why are you having some issues or something?

[Green Bling]

I am a retired elementary reading and language arts teacher. I have also owned a landscape design company, been an oil and gas land agent, oil well operator and rancher. You might say I have had a sordid past. :D :D

[LE Dad]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
With the brigade of small child pictures you enjoy posting im sure it would be justifiable to discuss :thinking:

[LE Dad]

Originally posted by Green Bling
I am a retired elementary reading and language arts teacher. I have also owned a landscape design company, been an oil and gas land agent, oil well operator and rancher. You might say I have had a sordid past. :D :D Love landscaping but I would hate to do it for a living.:) People are soooo hard to make happy.:rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[IHStangFan]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
I know I want to see Katy play at one point in time. Yeah...I'm actually thinking about looking at apartments in the Cinco Ranch area.....which would put me in the right area to watch Katy and Cinco Ranch.

[Green Bling]

Originally posted by WOS87
I'm an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston and run an In-Patient Forensic Psychiatric Unit

I look forward to meeting several of you when you eventually get admitted to my hospital

;)
Very impressive credentials!!
:crazy1: :crazy1:

[BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END]

Originally posted by LE Dad
NO. Why are you having some issues or something?

There is a difference between you being a pathetic crybaby and you implying that I am a pedophile.

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END
There is a difference between you being a pathetic crybaby and you implying that I am a pedophile. You seem to be the one crying about the possible implication of you being called pedophile...anything else you want to talk about before the thread is closed due to the nature of this discussion?

[LE Dad]

Originally posted by WOS87


I look forward to meeting several of you when you eventually get admitted to my hospital

;) :tisk: :tisk: That's not happening.








Terrell is much closer.:D

[jason]

technology support specialist in the center for instructional technology and distributed education @ tarleton state university......

[Ranger Mom]

I have worked the past 18 years for an independent oil company/consulting firm/operating company.....we have 5 companies all operating together under one roof.

[LE Dad]

Originally posted by BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END
There.... I am a pedophile. At what point did I say that??

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
You seem to be the one crying about the possible implication of you being called pedophile...anything else you want to talk about before the thread is closed due to the nature of this discussion?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/parenting/images/300/baby_crying_closeup.jpg

[NateDawg39]

Anyways back to the original topic

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by LE Dad
At what point did I say that?? http://www.markdroberts.com/images/Cry-Baby-Hate-T.jpg

:evillol:

okay, I'll stop now :D

[WOS87]

Originally posted by LE Dad
:tisk: :tisk: That's not happening.








Terrell is much closer.:D

I see you ending up at Rusk or Vernon more than Terrell

;)

[coach]

Originally posted by pirate4state
http://www.bbc.co.uk/parenting/images/300/baby_crying_closeup.jpg

you backing u gary...go figure

[Keith7]

I'm a sports writer

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by coach
you backing u gary...go figure Children usually stick together

[big daddy russ]

"Professional occupationist."

What haven't I done? Worked in fabrication as a quality control inspector for a while down in Corpus, was a sports reporter/anchor for a TV station, was a sports reporter for two newspapers, hosted a weekly TV show covering underground and up-and-comers in the music industry (at the time, guys like Lil' Flip, Baby Beesh/Bash, Chamillionaire, Three 6 Mafia, Frankie J, etc, etc), been in many different types of sales, owned (and still own) my own business, and a professional student.

As far as I can remember, that about covers it.

[pirate4state]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
Children usually stick together

http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/4863790/Colincrying-main_Full.jpg

this was just too funny NOT to post!

[LE Dad]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
You seem to be the one crying about the possible implication of you being called pedophile...anything else you want to talk about before the thread is closed due to the nature of this discussion? It seems we can't have a thread without someone who has ZERO debate skills hurling insults and then whining because no one takes him seriosly.

[NateDawg39]

:hijacktd: :hijacktd: :hijacktd:

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by LE Dad
It seems we can't have a thread without someone who has ZERO debate skills hurling insults and then whining because no one takes him seriosly. Yeah and sadly it can't be stopped so I suppose we should attempt to just ignore the lack of intellect and go about our day. What do you say to that?

[Green Bling]

Originally posted by LE Dad
Love landscaping but I would hate to do it for a living.:) People are soooo hard to make happy.:rolleyes: :rolleyes:
You bet. :D :D It was fun to try though.

[LE Dad]

Originally posted by pirate4state
http://www.markdroberts.com/images/Cry-Baby-Hate-T.jpg

:evillol:

okay, I'll stop now :D It's just funnier when you post it.:D

You gotz style.:clap: :clap:

[bobcat4life]

Originally posted by LE Dad
Hay fields!! Ahh the memories.:D haha oh yeah its easy to make memories out in the fields...
Anyone else not like the snow? I was working in it all weekend and have to say Im not a fan at all

[NateDawg39]

Yeah it is funny when it is done for a reason but certain children use pics waaaayyy to much for their own good

[LE Dad]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
Yeah and sadly it can't be stopped so I suppose we should attempt to just ignore the lack of intellect and go about our day. What do you say to that? :clap: :clap: Let's get some more jobs on here people.:thumbsup:

[Green Bling]

Originally posted by Ranger Mom
I have worked the past 18 years for an independent oil company/consulting firm/operating company.....we have 5 companies all operating together under one roof.
I really liked owning and operating oil wells, but it was a lot like work!:D :D

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by LE Dad
:clap: :clap: Let's get some more jobs on here people.:thumbsup: Ill say that when I was in college I was a political science major and was shooting for public service....maybe one day but I would keep it to local politics like mayor or something similar

[Green Bling]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
Ill say that when I was in college I was a political science major and was shooting for public service....maybe one day but I would keep it to local politics like mayor or something similar
Watch out, Nate. The mods are gonna getcha for political posting!:D :D :D

[Green Bling]

Sorry, I digress! Back to job posting:D :D

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by Green Bling
Watch out, Nate. The mods are gonna getcha for political posting!:D :D :D :mad: Sorry I get caught up in my random thoughts

[bobcat4life]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
:mad: Sorry I get caught up in my random thoughts between thoughtless posts and crying babies, who doesnt?

[Green Bling]

Originally posted by bobcat4life
between thoughtless posts and crying babies, who doesnt?
I'm pretty certain we all have terminal ADD !!

[WOS87]

Come on! Enough with the cute baby pictures. Here's a REAL crybaby! :D :cool:

http://idisk.mac.com/cboehme69-Public/tebowcry.jpg

[Green Bling]

Originally posted by WOS87
Come on! Enough with the cute baby pictures. Here's a REAL crybaby! :D :cool:

http://idisk.mac.com/cboehme69-Public/tebowcry.jpg
We ladies like sensitive guys!! :D :D
And there we go off topic again!!:o :o

[LE Dad]

Originally posted by Green Bling
We ladies like sensitive guys!! :D :D
And there we go off topic again!!:o :o That's kinda on topic. Tebow will need a job unless someone takes a leap of faith on draft day.lol:D

[SintonPirateFan]

i'm an Air Force instructor of F-15 Avionics... for 83 more days.

[BILLYFRED0000]

I work for CSC as a senior analyst support for Textron and other small accounts.

[3afan]

I work for "a technology and innovation leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world" ... currently I lead a software test group and a group that builds and maintains development and test environments

:D

[Halestorm]

I'm a weather forecaster for the Air Force; I run the weather station at Dyess AFB.

[3afan]

Originally posted by Halestorm
I'm a weather forecaster for the Air Force; I run the weather station at Dyess AFB.

cool

[ronwx5x]

Financial Advisor with a major wirehouse. Hope to retire at the end of this year. Now I need to find something to do.

[MUSTANG69]

Full time- Auto dealership comptroller
Part time-Auto recovery(repossessions)

[Eagle 1]

Retired.:)

[GUNHO]

Been in the steel fabrication bussiness all my life.Started as a clerk in the office and latter became shop supervisor.Worked in some shipyards but found out all they do there is weld things togather and take them apart two or three times before they get it right.No wonder a lot of these go under.Took a CWI test and missed it by one question...decided not to pursue that.At present in my latter years I'm estimating for a small fabrication shop...had enough and getting to old for that hands on stuff.This is really the best job I have had.Don't make the money I use to but I'm provided with a company car,get a good quarterly bounes,get to leave around 3 pm every day or sooner and work for a great man.

[WOS87]

Originally posted by GUNHO
Been in the steel fabrication bussiness all my life.Started as a clerk in the office and latter became shop supervisor.Worked in some shipyards but found out all they do there is weld things togather and take them apart two or three times before they get it right.No wonder a lot of these go under.Took a CWI test and missed it by one question...decided not to pursue that.At present in my latter years I'm estimating for a small fabrication shop...had enough and getting to old for that hands on stuff.This is really the best job I have had.Don't make the money I use to but I'm provided with a company car,get a good quarterly bounes,get to leave around 3 pm every day or sooner and work for a great man.

...and you live in a great town! :)

[jdawg2012]

I'm a Sophomore in High School...


...(insert something funny about a job here)

[Farmersfan]

Code Enforcement Officer, Environmental Health Inspector and Designated Representative.
Oh Yea! Also Fisherman Extraordinaire Wannabe!

[jason]

Originally posted by jdawg2012
I'm a Sophomore in High School...


...(insert something funny about a job here)

as long as you're going to class and on pace to graduate - and not going around knocking girls up to get on welfare when you turn 18 - then going to class and graduating is your job......

i think most people over 25 will say graduating high school will be the easiest job you will ever have...

[WOS87]

Originally posted by jason

i think most people over 25 will say graduating high school will be the easiest job you will ever have...

Most definitely! :thumbsup:

[LH_Tuff]

Worldwide Solution Architect for a very large computer company. You may have seen their commercials. ;)

[gatordaze]

Originally posted by Keith7
I'm a sports writer

And no one questioned this?

[ronwx5x]

Not my profession, but my daughter dated a young man who is a Warfare Engineer for Lockheed Martin, something I had never heard of. Now do they engineer warfare, or just the systems to control warfare? My guess is the systems and/or design of them.

[Bearkat]

I coach football, baseball, and teach health.

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by GUNHO
Been in the steel fabrication bussiness all my life.Started as a clerk in the office and latter became shop supervisor.Worked in some shipyards but found out all they do there is weld things togather and take them apart two or three times before they get it right.No wonder a lot of these go under.Took a CWI test and missed it by one question...decided not to pursue that.At present in my latter years I'm estimating for a small fabrication shop...had enough and getting to old for that hands on stuff.This is really the best job I have had.Don't make the money I use to but I'm provided with a company car,get a good quarterly bounes,get to leave around 3 pm every day or sooner and work for a great man.

Sometimes the perks outweigh the rest. I work for a small company, we have NO insurance, NO pension plan....but I do get 3 weeks paid vacation.

I could have left here a long time ago and got another job.....but my husband has great insurance and a great pension plan.

This job allowed me to work only the hours my kids were in school, took off 3 summers in a row so they didn't have to go to daycare.

I never had to miss a football, baseball, or basketball game. I was able to make all school parties and all track meets.

If I feel the least bit under the weather, I am expected to stay home...they don't want it.

I may regret it all when I no longer have this job and have nothing to show for all the years I have been here, but for now, it works great for me.

[Farmersfan]

Originally posted by Ranger Mom
Sometimes the perks outweigh the rest. I work for a small company, we have NO insurance, NO pension plan....but I do get 3 weeks paid vacation.

I could have left here a long time ago and got another job.....but my husband has great insurance and a great pension plan.

This job allowed me to work only the hours my kids were in school, took off 3 summers in a row so they didn't have to go to daycare.

I never had to miss a football, baseball, or basketball game. I was able to make all school parties and all track meets.

If I feel the least bit under the weather, I am expected to stay home...they don't want it.

I may regret it all when I no longer have this job and have nothing to show for all the years I have been here, but for now, it works great for me.




Quality of Life is a huge benefit Mom! I managed restaurants for 12 years and then opened a Investment Brokerage office and never saw my family or had time to enjoy life. Three years ago I did a 180 and now work a 40 hour a week job with great retirement and ton's of time off. The time you spend with your kids when they are growing up cannot be replaced with any company benefits. Just my opinion.

[kaorder1999]

1) babysitter
2) father to some
3) psychologist
4) counselor
5) chauffeur
6) fundraiser
7) public relations person
8) disciplinarian
9) motivator
10) security guard sometimes

GOOD LORD...the list goes on and on.

BTW...i coach

[Tin Cup]

Golf Professional. Love my job!

[gobblerfan02]

Im in dental school...explains itself!

[BullsFan]

Teaching language arts is my primary position, but I also do tax prep during tax season.

For the record, numbers mind much better than children do some days. :D

[GUNHO]

Originally posted by Ranger Mom
Sometimes the perks outweigh the rest. I work for a small company, we have NO insurance, NO pension plan....but I do get 3 weeks paid vacation.

I could have left here a long time ago and got another job.....but my husband has great insurance and a great pension plan.

This job allowed me to work only the hours my kids were in school, took off 3 summers in a row so they didn't have to go to daycare.

I never had to miss a football, baseball, or basketball game. I was able to make all school parties and all track meets.

If I feel the least bit under the weather, I am expected to stay home...they don't want it.

I may regret it all when I no longer have this job and have nothing to show for all the years I have been here, but for now, it works great for me.

I hear ya Mom.I pretty much stayed with one company my entire life.Didn't make the big bucks a lot of my friends did doing construction work.I wanted a job that I could depend on and learned to live on what I made.We never had to do without and have a nice life.I'll take that anytime rather than working about 5 to 6 months making big money and worring the rest of the year when I'll be going back to work.When all was said and done the big money makers didn't make that much more than me and I didn't have the worry they had.To each his on.

[44INAROW]

I am an General Lines Insurance Agent and work for an Independent Agency in Cuero ie - I mainly write homeowners and auto insurance..
** we just got the OK to write for AARP Hartford Auto call me :)

[bowleghorses]

Job #1...POlice Officer, Job#2...Safety Instructor for oilfield contractor, Job#3...Horseshoer(Farrier)

[GreenMonster]

Originally posted by WOS87
I'm an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston and run an In-Patient Forensic Psychiatric Unit

I look forward to meeting several of you when you eventually get admitted to my hospital

;)

I thought you were a personal injury lawyer like "The Strongarm."

[BwdLion73]

When I'm not a patient of WOS87. I work for the Government, just don't tell GP77. ;)

[Green Bling]

Originally posted by jdawg2012
I'm a Sophomore in High School...


...(insert something funny about a job here)
You have the best job in the world and will for the next 6 years or so(throuh college). Enjoy it. :D :D

[Green Bling]

Originally posted by Tin Cup
Golf Professional. Love my job!
I'm a beginning golfer. We need to talk!!:D :D I'll probably never be someone that people want to have on their team, but I love trying.

[LE Dad]

Originally posted by BwdLion73
When I'm not a patient of WOS87. I work for the Government, just don't tell GP77. ;) :eek: :eek:

Alot of "Goverment" employees on here.:thinking:

Maybe "Big Brother" IS watching!!:nerd:

[CHSVARSITYDAD]

Have been with same company for 23 yrs.( Oil and Gas operator) I am Plant Manager for their downhole chemical division.

[CHS_CG]

I am a Dispatcher for the College Station PD, and go to school full time

[pancho villa]

I steal for a living! (I am a Mexican)

[waterboy]

Originally posted by pancho villa
I am a Mexican
:eek: Really? I had NO idea!:eek:

BTW, our softball field needs some dirt work.....:D

[carter08]

Originally posted by GreenMonster
I thought you were a personal injury lawyer like "The Strongarm."

OMG WOS87 IS JIM ADLER THE TEXAS HAMMER

[95mustang]

I am a Paramedic and the Director Of Operations for the Ambulance Service in Brownwood. I also teach EMS related classes.

[sinton3055]

Subsea service tech for FMC Technologies, I test, service, install and retrieve oilfield equipment offshore.

[Green Bling]

Originally posted by sinton3055
Subsea service tech for FMC Technologies, I test, service, install and retrieve oilfield equipment offshore.
Wow, what an interesting job! Does "subsea" also mean scuba?
So many of you have fascinating careers. Way to go DownLowers!!:clap: :clap:

[Bone Pile]

I deer hunt(arrange,guide and cook) 5 months out of the year(Oct thru Feb.) I also arrange exotic hunts, hog hunts,fishing trips and bird hunts for 3 major companies. Believe it or not I am busy a full 10 hours a day when not hunting. Sounds real dreamy,and it is most of the time unless somebody throws BS and it can get testy at times.

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by Green Bling
Wow, what an interesting job! Does "subsea" also mean scuba?
So many of you have fascinating careers. Way to go DownLowers!!:clap: :clap:

Every time I see the word "SCUBA" I can help but think of Family Ties.

"Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus!!!!"

[Bullaholic]

Originally posted by Green Bling
Wow, what an interesting job! Does "subsea" also mean scuba?
So many of you have fascinating careers. Way to go DownLowers!!:clap: :clap:

You really believe all of em', GB ? :D

[Charlie47]

Originally posted by Bone Pile
I deer hunt(arrange,guide and cook) 5 months out of the year(Oct thru Feb.) I also arrange exotic hunts, hog hunts,fishing trips and bird hunts for 3 major companies. Believe it or not I am busy a full 10 hours a day when not hunting. Sounds real dreamy,and it is most of the time unless somebody throws BS and it can get testy at times.

Sounds like a great job. I'm glad you filled us in. I thought you were a grave digger.;)

[Green Bling]

Originally posted by Bullaholic
You really believe all of em', GB ? :D
But of course!! Then again, maybe that explains the fish hook that is perpetually hanging out of the side of my mouth. We need a fish hook smiley.:vrycnfsd: :vrycnfsd:

[Bullaholic]

I always liked the old line---"Please don't tell my mother I'm a lawyer---she still thinks I am a piano player in a house of ill-repute." :D

[bandera7]

I am in a band. We do most of our touring in the summer, cause I go to school during the year. The music industry just isn't reliable enough for me to not have a degree.

[trojandad]

Originally posted by WOS87
I'm an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston and run an In-Patient Forensic Psychiatric Unit

I look forward to meeting several of you when you eventually get admitted to my hospital

;)


you forgot ur full time job being the best damn stat man in east texas......:clap: :clap: :clap:

[maroogreen]

I'm a specialist for an Education Service Center and we jointly own a variety of oil/gas/downhole/production businesses with the rest of the family.

[LE Dad]

Originally posted by BullsFan
Teaching language arts is my primary position, but I also do tax prep during tax season.

For the record, numbers mind much better than children do some days. :D The #s are fun, but sometimes the people bringing the #s to you are like children. :rolleyes: Our busy season is almost over though.

[LE Dad]

Originally posted by Bullaholic
I always liked the old line---"Please don't tell my mother I'm a lawyer---she still thinks I am a piano player in a house of ill-repute." :D I am just waiting for the first "hydroponic gardner" post. :D

[Green Bling]

Originally posted by LE Dad
I am just waiting for the first "hydroponic gardner" post. :D
I have some bamboo growing in water sitting in my kitchen window right now. Does that qualify?:D :D

[westtxfballfan]

Fed Prosecutor in Midland. Over a decade now.

[crzyjournalist03]

I'm a proofreader for a marketing company.

[sinfan75]

35 years inthe oilfield.

[Sweetwater Red]

I'm a 39 year old HS drop out that lives with my parents and I mow lawns for beer money.

[trojandad]

Originally posted by Sweetwater Red
I'm a 39 year old HS drop out that lives with my parents and I mow lawns for beer money.

at least u work....oh, wait, is there any grass growing in sweetwater??

[bobcat4life]

Im a personal assistant to a hydrophnic gardner and a part time politician as well

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by bobcat4life
Im a personal assistant to a hydrophnic gardner and a part time politician as well your a busy man :cool:

[LE Dad]

Originally posted by Green Bling
I have some bamboo growing in water sitting in my kitchen window right now. Does that qualify?:D :D Really??:eek: :eek:
I have some bamboo in water in my kitchen window....spooky! :nerd:

[bobcat4life]

LE Dad and Green Bling are roommates:eek:

[Sweetwater Red]

Originally posted by trojandad
at least u work....oh, wait, is there any grass growing in sweetwater??

Nope. Not right now. But, weeds are always growing here. That's good for me because I can still charge my customers the same fee and my dad doesn't complain as much when I only ask to borrow the weed eater.

[CelinaCatFan]

Currently - A teacher

Formerly - A civil engineer

[bobcat4life]

Originally posted by CelinaCatFan
Currently - A teacher

Formerly - A civil engineer what do you teach?

[CelinaCatFan]

mathematics...my background is in engineering, finance, accounting, and marketing.

[bobcat4life]

Originally posted by CelinaCatFan
mathematics...my background is in engineering, finance, accounting, and marketing. do you teach in celina?

[SWMustang]

self employed. Work mostly behind the greyhound station

[CelinaCatFan]

no..but nearby.

[LH Panther Mom]

Utilities specialist

[sinton3055]

Originally posted by Green Bling
Wow, what an interesting job! Does "subsea" also mean scuba?
So many of you have fascinating careers. Way to go DownLowers!!:clap: :clap:

No, we use ROV's, Remote Operated vehicles to do all the work, we just tell the ROV pilot what to do. It's deepwater from 4000ft - 9000ft of water, thats the depth we are working in right now.

[IHStangFan]

Originally posted by pirate4state
http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/4863790/Colincrying-main_Full.jpg

this was just too funny NOT to post! Rowan Atkinson love child? :D

[Eagle Eyes]

Manager for a Locomotive leasing company

[trojandad]

Originally posted by Sweetwater Red
Nope. Not right now. But, weeds are always growing here. That's good for me because I can still charge my customers the same fee and my dad doesn't complain as much when I only ask to borrow the weed eater.


too dang funny.....

[Green Bling]

Originally posted by LE Dad
Really??:eek: :eek:
I have some bamboo in water in my kitchen window....spooky! :nerd:
I credit that bamboo with all my good luck!!

[Green Bling]

Originally posted by bobcat4life
LE Dad and Green Bling are roommates:eek:
And you, Mister, are absolved by virtue of your youth!!:tisk: :tisk:

[Green Bling]

Originally posted by sinton3055
No, we use ROV's, Remote Operated vehicles to do all the work, we just tell the ROV pilot what to do. It's deepwater from 4000ft - 9000ft of water, thats the depth we are working in right now.
FAR OUT!! OMG, did I really say that?:o :o

[bobcat4life]

Originally posted by Green Bling
And you, Mister, are absolved by virtue of your youth!!:tisk: :tisk: haha its just a joke. dont get your panties in a wad:inlove:

[Green Bling]

Originally posted by bobcat4life
haha its just a joke. dont get your panties in a wad:inlove:
My panties waddeth not!:D :D

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by bobcat4life
haha its just a joke. dont get your panties in a wad:inlove: I wish I was young again. Im 23 now, old age finally caught me :(

I wish I could find a bearded smiley :thinking:

[lange4]

In Air Force was Ballistic Missile Facilities Technician, back in the 70's & 80's when you said turn the key for the Titan 2 nuclear missile, that was me. Now I am a rancher with 2 ranches to run in central texas and coach all my kids activities for the second go round. Kids ages are 27, 22, 22, 10, 8, yes twins. 1b 1g.

[Green Bling]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
I wish I was young again. Im 23 now, old age finally caught me :(

I wish I could find a bearded smiley :thinking:
Nate, let's harness your talent and put you in charge of creating new smileys. 62 smileys definitely doesn't cover the range of emotions of this crew!!

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by Green Bling
Nate, let's harness your talent and put you in charge of creating new smileys. 62 smileys definitely doesn't cover the range of emotions of this crew!! Nah im better at dancing. Im taking salsa lessons :D

[Green Bling]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
Nah im better at dancing. Im taking salsa lessons :D
OK, now I'm impressed!!

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by Green Bling
OK, now I'm impressed!! Impressing you is my goal for the week so did I do good?:)

[Green Bling]

You did good!!

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by Green Bling
You did good!! SWEET!! Did I mention I also know how to stay in the lines when I color? ;)

Bet your at a loss for words now huh?

[Green Bling]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
SWEET!! Did I mention I also know how to stay in the lines when I color? ;)

Bet your at a loss for words now huh?
Now you're just trying to snow us!!:D :D

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by Green Bling
Now you're just trying to snow us!!:D :D Fine I see how it is. Try to be impressive and BAM...knocked out cold :mad:

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
I wish I could find a bearded smiley :thinking:

http://www.buzzlife.com/forums/images/smilies/bubbrubb.gif That's as close as I could find.

[Green Bling]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
Fine I see how it is. Try to be impressive and BAM...knocked out cold :mad:
No, no, You da man!!

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by Green Bling
No, no, You da man!! Well thanks but when the DL has its annual salsa dance/ M&G don't expect me to acknowledge you :nerd: ;)

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
http://www.buzzlife.com/forums/images/smilies/bubbrubb.gif That's as close as I could find. I know there is one out there, it's 2010. Someone has to have thought of it at some point

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
I know there is one out there, it's 2010. Someone has to have thought of it at some point

I don't think this is what you had in mind though.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ITWI9nTWaek/SCqIgzbfpaI/AAAAAAAACww/0dLUuDMz6yY/s400/sfira.jpg

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by Ranger Mom
I don't think this is what you had in mind though.

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_ITWI9nTWaek/SCqIgzbfpaI/AAAAAAAACww/0dLUuDMz6yY/s400/sfira.jpg
LOL! I almost used that one! :D

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by SWMustang
self employed. Work mostly behind the greyhound station

Hmmm......behind the greyhound station here is where all the homeless people congregate!!

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
LOL! I almost used that one! :D

I can just imagine a bearded smiley with a cane...you would think someone would have come up with one.

[Green Bling]

Good one, Moms!!

[LE Dad]

Originally posted by lange4
Kids ages are 27, 22, 22, 10, 8, yes twins. 1b 1g. :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[LH Panther Mom]

Originally posted by Ranger Mom
I can just imagine a bearded smiley with a cane...you would think someone would have come up with one.
LMAO! I googled "old fart smiley"! :D

http://www.buddy-icons.info/img/smile/57.gif

[Green Bling]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
Well thanks but when the DL has its annual salsa dance/ M&G don't expect me to acknowledge you :nerd: ;)
There's just no pleasing some people!!:confused: :confused:

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
LMAO! I googled "old fart smiley"! :D

http://www.buddy-icons.info/img/smile/57.gif

http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/images/smilies/fun/Grandpa_Angry.gif

[Green Bling]

Originally posted by Ranger Mom
http://www.controlbooth.com/forums/images/smilies/fun/Grandpa_Angry.gif
RM, that is just hysterical!!

[Green Bling]

OMG, I just made Letterman!! Woo!! Hoo!!:D :D

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by Green Bling
OMG, I just made Letterman!! Woo!! Hoo!!:D :D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v255/RangerMom1/smilies/woohoo.gif


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v255/RangerMom1/smilies/1way2go9rw.gif

[bobcat4life]

Originally posted by Ranger Mom
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v255/RangerMom1/smilies/woohoo.gif


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v255/RangerMom1/smilies/1way2go9rw.gif where do you get all these smilies?:confused:

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by bobcat4life
where do you get all these smilies?:confused:

I have collected them over the years and have an extensive photobucket file just full of them!

[Green Bling]

Originally posted by Ranger Mom
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v255/RangerMom1/smilies/woohoo.gif


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v255/RangerMom1/smilies/1way2go9rw.gif
Wow!! Thanks, RM!!

[STANG RED]

Grew up farming and ranching. Got enough of that to know there had to be an easier and better way to make a living. But I wouldnt take for all the skills I learned in those days.
Went to college a couple years but dropped out when my appendix ruptured and I nearly died. Was out of commission for a few weeks. Planned on going back to school, but went to work, bought a new pickup, and acquired other debts,,,,,,so much for going back to school.
Worked in the Washington D.C. area for my uncle for a couple summers, climbing trees and doing landscape illumination.
Came back to Texas and started my career in electrical construction. Received my first electrician license in1984, and became a master in 89.
After working in the field for many years, I moved into management in 98.
Eventually became a division manager for the second largest electrical contractor in the nation. I am now back with that company, as an estimator / project manager in their renewable energy division. Best job I ever had, by a long shot. I travel from south Texas to North Dakota, Wyoming to Minnesota, and all points in between. And get paid very well to do it. What’s not to love? I just pray the economy turns around, so I can keep this cushy job.

[piratebg]

I work in communications for Portland PD.

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by Green Bling
There's just no pleasing some people!!:confused: :confused: All for the sake of conversation ;)

[Farmersfan]

I harvest and analyze minerals on the moons surface. Not a bad gig until the natives become restless and then things get a bit sticky! But it earns me hazard pay! And on my day off I study the mating habits of the Architeuthis in their natural habitat. You think your mates are hard to get along with? Wait tilll you encounter a pissed off, unsatisfied giant female squid at a depth of 10K feet when she needs a after-sex snack!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:

P.S. (the squid thing is just a hobby! Not a job.)

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by Farmersfan
I harvest and analyze minerals on the moons surface. Not a bad gig until the natives become restless and then things get a bit sticky! But it earns me hazard pay! And on my day off I study the mating habits of the Architeuthis in their natural habitat. You think your mates are hard to get along with? Wait tilll you encounter a pissed off, unsatisfied giant female squid at a depth of 10K feet when she needs a after-sex snack!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:

P.S. (the squid thing is just a hobby! Not a job.) Now thats just silly talk right there

['Necks 2013-14]

I am a professional abuse absorber-AKA a GM parts consultant-AKA parts dude...for 26+ LONG years now!!:helpme: :helpme:

[BullsFan]

Originally posted by LE Dad
The #s are fun, but sometimes the people bringing the #s to you are like children. :rolleyes: Our busy season is almost over though.

No DOUBT. No one has seen entitlement until they've worked tax prep for a while. A couple of weeks ago I had to intervene for another preparer whose client was loudly telling everyone in the office that we were "retarded". The reason? She forgot to bring in one of her W-2s and we told her she had to file an amended return.

We usually have two peaks: one that runs from late January to mid February and the other that starts at the beginning of April. We got busy in the middle of January and it hasn't slowed down yet. I think it's the economy. People need money badly.

[Farmersfan]

Originally posted by BullsFan
No DOUBT. No one has seen entitlement until they've worked tax prep for a while. A couple of weeks ago I had to intervene for another preparer whose client was loudly telling everyone in the office that we were "retarded". The reason? She forgot to bring in one of her W-2s and we told her she had to file an amended return.

We usually have two peaks: one that runs from late January to mid February and the other that starts at the beginning of April. We got busy in the middle of January and it hasn't slowed down yet. I think it's the economy. People need money badly.




What in your opinion has changed in the tax laws this year Bullsfan? NOTHING has changed in my life from last year and yet it appears I will owe about 361.00 in taxes and last year I got over 300.00 back! I have talked to several people who say the same thing. A no tax increase from Obama is costing us more money in taxes! What gives?

[jason]

Originally posted by Farmersfan
What in your opinion has changed in the tax laws this year Bullsfan? NOTHING has changed in my life from last year and yet it appears I will owe about 361.00 in taxes and last year I got over 300.00 back! I have talked to several people who say the same thing. A no tax increase from Obama is costing us more money in taxes! What gives? its the 'making work pay' bullcrap they put into the stimulus...

apparently the $400 'stimulus' given to workers that was spread out over a year was supposed to fatten our wallets and increase spending, when all it really did was increase the amount of tax we owe....

that $400 didnt make ONE BIT of a difference in my spending habits.....

they can cut the banks checks for billions but screw the tax payers....

[Farmersfan]

Originally posted by jason
its the 'making work pay' bullcrap they put into the stimulus...

apparently the $400 'stimulus' given to workers that was spread out over a year was supposed to fatten our wallets and increase spending, when all it really did was increase the amount of tax we owe....

that $400 didnt make ONE BIT of a difference in my spending habits.....

they can cut the banks checks for billions but screw the tax payers....



I paid very little attention to what Obama said or did because I knew the guy was a snake but what kind of "Stimulus" is it if they simply reduce the amount of withholding during the year and tack it back on at the end of the year????

But that's not what happened because the total dollars paid in will be higher than it was last year.

[crzyjournalist03]

Originally posted by Farmersfan
I harvest and analyze minerals on the moons surface. Not a bad gig until the natives become restless and then things get a bit sticky! But it earns me hazard pay! And on my day off I study the mating habits of the Architeuthis in their natural habitat. You think your mates are hard to get along with? Wait tilll you encounter a pissed off, unsatisfied giant female squid at a depth of 10K feet when she needs a after-sex snack!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:

P.S. (the squid thing is just a hobby! Not a job.)

http://www.boston.com/ae/movies/blog/mooninites.jpg

The mooninites sure can be difficult to deal with sometimes...

[LE Dad]

Originally posted by BullsFan
No DOUBT. No one has seen entitlement until they've worked tax prep for a while. A couple of weeks ago I had to intervene for another preparer whose client was loudly telling everyone in the office that we were "retarded". The reason? She forgot to bring in one of her W-2s and we told her she had to file an amended return.

We usually have two peaks: one that runs from late January to mid February and the other that starts at the beginning of April. We got busy in the middle of January and it hasn't slowed down yet. I think it's the economy. People need money badly. LOL, I had one that had to file an 8862 and of course denied it. it delayed his return, which was our fault. His return was reduced and I gave him the IRS # to let him find out why (I told him I could do it but not at that moment as he was demanding). He came back the next day said he talked to the IRS and that they told him to "go back and demand that we print his check". At this point I called the IRS #, put it on speaker and let him clearly hear that he was being mail audited because of a prior year EIC disallowence. So Mr. Einstein takes his return to someone else who without knowing the full details files an amended return. Now his status is unknown and he is begging me to help him fix it. Agin, it is all my fault. :doh:

People are desperate for money right now. Banks are not loaning, not even with collateral.
Our loan business has gone crazy. I made 238 loans in December alone.

[LE Dad]

Originally posted by Farmersfan
I paid very little attention to what Obama said or did because I knew the guy was a snake but what kind of "Stimulus" is it if they simply reduce the amount of withholding during the year and tack it back on at the end of the year????

But that's not what happened because the total dollars paid in will be higher than it was last year. Without knowing your exact tax situation it would be difficult to give you an exact answer. It is not the making work pay credit, but what it could be is just a change in tax bracket. It does not take much to change from receiving to paying.

[STANG RED]

Originally posted by BullsFan
No DOUBT. No one has seen entitlement until they've worked tax prep for a while. A couple of weeks ago I had to intervene for another preparer whose client was loudly telling everyone in the office that we were "retarded". The reason? She forgot to bring in one of her W-2s and we told her she had to file an amended return.

We usually have two peaks: one that runs from late January to mid February and the other that starts at the beginning of April. We got busy in the middle of January and it hasn't slowed down yet. I think it's the economy. People need money badly.

I've got to pay in a bundle this year, so those @#$%&* IRS @#$%)*&^$ lowlife @#$$%^&*&(%^&#% arent getting a dime from me till the last minute.:mad:

[BullsFan]

Originally posted by Farmersfan
What in your opinion has changed in the tax laws this year Bullsfan? NOTHING has changed in my life from last year and yet it appears I will owe about 361.00 in taxes and last year I got over 300.00 back! I have talked to several people who say the same thing. A no tax increase from Obama is costing us more money in taxes! What gives?

The stimulus happened in two ways--withholding was reduced last year starting in May, which means you should have gotten about $400 extra spread out over the year. But there's also a Making Work Pay credit on your current return which is equal to either $400 for Single, Married Filing Separate, or Head of Household or $800 for Married Filing Joint. That should offset the reduction in withholding. So there really isn't a difference in taxes. Without looking at your last year's and this year's returns, there's not much else I can tell you. It might be a different tax bracket; I'll never forget the year that summer school income was just enough to flip me into the next tax bracket, which meant my withholding the rest of the year was screwy. I got HOSED that year. Fortunately now I'm square in the middle.

You can also have issues if one spouse's income is considerably more than the others. I have one set of clients where the husband's income is almost triple what the wife's is. He's in the 25% bracket and she's in the 10% bracket, the result of which is that she's never taxed correctly for their joint return. I had her change her status on her W4 several years ago to "married but withhold at higher single rate" and put 0 exemptions down, but her salary still affects their refund in a negative way. Now I'm just careful to make sure the return is completed before he ever gets a look at it. ;)

[LE Dad]

Originally posted by STANG RED
I've got to pay in a bundle this year, so those @#$%&* IRS @#$%)*&^$ lowlife @#$$%^&*&(%^&#% arent getting a dime from me till the last minute.:mad: Dang, you must be mowing some lawns??

[BullsFan]

Originally posted by LE Dad
LOL, I had one that had to file an 8862 and of course denied it. it delayed his return, which was our fault. His return was reduced and I gave him the IRS # to let him find out why (I told him I could do it but not at that moment as he was demanding). He came back the next day said he talked to the IRS and that they told him to "go back and demand that we print his check". At this point I called the IRS #, put it on speaker and let him clearly hear that he was being mail audited because of a prior year EIC disallowence. So Mr. Einstein takes his return to someone else who without knowing the full details files an amended return. Now his status is unknown and he is begging me to help him fix it. Agin, it is all my fault. :doh:

People are desperate for money right now. Banks are not loaning, not even with collateral.
Our loan business has gone crazy. I made 238 loans in December alone.

You know, I don't think I've ever had anyone denied EIC before. In fact, I had to look up an 8862 just to find out what it was. But I have a feeling we'll be seeing lots more of those with the new, stricter procedures in place for qualifying for EIC.

[Green Bling]

Originally posted by Farmersfan
I harvest and analyze minerals on the moons surface. Not a bad gig until the natives become restless and then things get a bit sticky! But it earns me hazard pay! And on my day off I study the mating habits of the Architeuthis in their natural habitat. You think your mates are hard to get along with? Wait tilll you encounter a pissed off, unsatisfied giant female squid at a depth of 10K feet when she needs a after-sex snack!!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:

P.S. (the squid thing is just a hobby! Not a job.)
At the risk of the whole fish hook in the corner of my mouth thing, does this Architeuthis stalking involve SCUBA? And where do you go to find them? And how do you avoid being the snack? This is sooo
20,000 Leagues... :thinking: :thinking:

[Black_Magic]

Originally posted by STANG RED
I've got to pay in a bundle this year, so those @#$%&* IRS @#$%)*&^$ lowlife @#$$%^&*&(%^&#% arent getting a dime from me till the last minute.:mad: You shoulda paid taxes quaterly from all the transmition repair you did behind your trailer house. If you hadnt spend so much for the burial of all those dogs that die when your front porch colapsed on top of them you would have more money to pay your taxes

[BullsFan]

Originally posted by STANG RED
I've got to pay in a bundle this year, so those @#$%&* IRS @#$%)*&^$ lowlife @#$$%^&*&(%^&#% arent getting a dime from me till the last minute.:mad:

The IRS sets a schedule for refunds, but I got mine back about 5 days AFTER I was supposed to. This is the second year they've been late on getting refunds back to people. But boy, if you owe them, they're not nearly so cavalier about deadlines.

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by BullsFan
The IRS sets a schedule for refunds, but I got mine back about 5 days AFTER I was supposed to. This is the second year they've been late on getting refunds back to people. But boy, if you owe them, they're not nearly so cavalier about deadlines.

My daughter got hers 2 days before they said she would.

[BullsFan]

Originally posted by Ranger Mom
My daughter got hers 2 days before they said she would.

Niiiice! I had a couple of new forms on my return this year, which is probably why it was delayed. But it still stunk.

[LE Dad]

Originally posted by BullsFan
You know, I don't think I've ever had anyone denied EIC before. In fact, I had to look up an 8862 just to find out what it was. But I have a feeling we'll be seeing lots more of those with the new, stricter procedures in place for qualifying for EIC. Yes, the IRS is finally cracking down, as well they should. They are finally catching some of the kid swapping that has gone on for years. Yes, more taxpayers are being mail audited and having to provide medical and school records to prove residency of the child.

[STANG RED]

Originally posted by Black_Magic
You shoulda paid taxes quaterly from all the transmition repair you did behind your trailer house. If you hadnt spend so much for the burial of all those dogs that die when your front porch colapsed on top of them you would have more money to pay your taxes

WRONG!!!:mad:

Actually I pimped myself out to satisfy all the unsatisfied women in Snyder. There's BIG money in that, and lots of demand. Especially with the coaches wives.

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by STANG RED
WRONG!!!:mad:

Actually I pimped myself out to satisfy all the unsatisfied women in Snyder. There's BIG money in that, and lots of demand. Especially with the coaches wives. :2thumbsup :fnypost:

[BullsFan]

Originally posted by LE Dad
Yes, the IRS is finally cracking down, as well they should. They are finally catching some of the kid swapping that has gone on for years. Yes, more taxpayers are being mail audited and having to provide medical and school records to prove residency of the child.

Oh man...the stories we hear every year at tax time. I could go on and on...but I'm not sure who's reading this. ;)

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by BullsFan
Oh man...the stories we hear every year at tax time. I could go on and on...but I'm not sure who's reading this. ;) Im reading it....and so are the spies ;)

[jason]

i used turbo tax online and got a direct deposit in about a week...

did my girlfriends too and hers took less than a week...

[44INAROW]

Originally posted by jason
i used turbo tax online and got a direct deposit in about a week...

did my girlfriends too and hers took less than a week...
I hadn't even started getting my crap together to take to the CPA guy.. I HATE TAX TIME :mad:

[BwdLion73]

We are dropping ours off today. My wife is and Independent Catastrophy Adjuster which makes me dislike the IRS were much.

:(

[waterboy]

Gathered all my stuff up, put it in an envelope, and dropped it off at our CPA. Should be getting a call in a couple of weeks.:mad:

[jason]

am i the only one who thinks using turbo tax is easy - maybe im doing it wrong, thats why it seems so?

it holds your hand through the whole process - maybe i just don't have enough stuff going on to need a cpa, but i have w2, ira contributions, school loan interest, all that stuff.....

[LE Dad]

Originally posted by jason
am i the only one who thinks using turbo tax is easy - maybe im doing it wrong, thats why it seems so?

it holds your hand through the whole process - maybe i just don't have enough stuff going on to need a cpa, but i have w2, ira contributions, school loan interest, all that stuff..... About everyother Turbotax return I see has something that the taxpayer missed. Most of it is in the shorting the taxpayer on their refund. People always want to know what is different :evillol: :evillol:

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by jason
am i the only one who thinks using turbo tax is easy - maybe im doing it wrong, thats why it seems so?

it holds your hand through the whole process - maybe i just don't have enough stuff going on to need a cpa, but i have w2, ira contributions, school loan interest, all that stuff.....

I used to use it....is it free now?? I know I had to pay for it and for the bank to direct deposit it.

Now...I use Taxact.com....they charge nothing!!

[crzyjournalist03]

Originally posted by jason
am i the only one who thinks using turbo tax is easy - maybe im doing it wrong, thats why it seems so?

it holds your hand through the whole process - maybe i just don't have enough stuff going on to need a cpa, but i have w2, ira contributions, school loan interest, all that stuff.....

we've used TurboTax for the last 4 years or so. Two years ago, my wife went into business for herself, so we had to upgrade to the Premium TurboTax edition...it takes about a week longer to do, but it's still just as simple and we've always found deductions on it that we wouldn't have been aware of otherwise.

[Old Dog]

Now, I am old retired fart and used to help design highways in the Ausitn area.

[Farmersfan]

Originally posted by Green Bling
At the risk of the whole fish hook in the corner of my mouth thing, does this Architeuthis stalking involve SCUBA? And where do you go to find them? And how do you avoid being the snack? This is sooo
20,000 Leagues... :thinking: :thinking:





Green Bling! It did involve Scuba at first but over the years I have learned to hold my breath. That saves tons of expense money! Finding them is normally not a problem because when they go at it they make enough noise to hear for miles around. And in order to protect myself from the big hungry females I have hired several of the Moon Natives to put on Tuna suits to distract the attention off of me. Of course that means I have to keep a steady supply of applications on file to replace the slow ones!!!! Hope that helped! :D

[Green Bling]

Originally posted by Farmersfan
Green Bling! It did involve Scuba at first but over the years I have learned to hold my breath. That saves tons of expense money! Finding them is normally not a problem because when they go at it they make enough noise to hear for miles around. And in order to protect myself from the big hungry females I have hired several of the Moon Natives to put on Tuna suits to distract the attention off of me. Of course that means I have to keep a steady supply of applications on file to replace the slow ones!!!! Hope that helped! :D
Well, now I'm really impressed, all hook line and sinker of me!

[BullsFan]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
Im reading it....and so are the spies ;)

I was actually more concerned that some of my clients are hanging out. :wave:

[BullsFan]

Originally posted by jason
am i the only one who thinks using turbo tax is easy - maybe im doing it wrong, thats why it seems so?

it holds your hand through the whole process - maybe i just don't have enough stuff going on to need a cpa, but i have w2, ira contributions, school loan interest, all that stuff.....

That actually is a fairly simple return. IRA contributions are simple; distributions aren't always, especially if you're not old enough to withdraw. And student loan interest is just a straight line deduction.

As to the rest, you would be surprised how many people miss deductions or credits on self-prepared returns, even those with software that holds your hand. Especially people with returns more complicated than yours. We had someone come in yesterday who had done their own return in 2008 and hadn't filed properly in 2007. The IRS was letting her know that she had $900 more coming to her that she'd missed in stimulus money. Which was nice, but I wouldn't always trust the IRS to know I had more coming and send it to me automatically.

[LE Dad]

Originally posted by BullsFan
That actually is a fairly simple return. IRA contributions are simple; distributions aren't always, especially if you're not old enough to withdraw. And student loan interest is just a straight line deduction.

As to the rest, you would be surprised how many people miss deductions or credits on self-prepared returns, even those with software that holds your hand. Especially people with returns more complicated than yours. We had someone come in yesterday who had done their own return in 2008 and hadn't filed properly in 2007. The IRS was letting her know that she had $900 more coming to her that she'd missed in stimulus money. Which was nice, but I wouldn't always trust the IRS to know I had more coming and send it to me automatically. The commercials make it sound so simple and it is. Just the software does not catch every deduction that is available. It does what is necessary to calculate your return. It does not pry and dig to get your MAX return. If you stay up to date and know what you are doing you may be OK. If not you are giving away your money.

[teetle]

I bes driving a bus now. I be retired from the railroad.:eek: :weeping: :eek:

[Mean Green Fan]

I work for a petrochemcial company near bloomington as a process operator.:)

[mlb04stangs]

I am a radiation technician for ludlum measurements

[Buckeye1980]

I am a Probation Officer for Gregg County....and when is your next appointment ?

[OLE'BULL]

Medical Equipment sales rep in Houston

[LE Dad]

Originally posted by Buckeye1980
when is your next appointment ? If you don't know, I am not telling...:D

[Buffgal]

Originally posted by Bone Pile
I deer hunt(arrange,guide and cook) 5 months out of the year(Oct thru Feb.) I also arrange exotic hunts, hog hunts,fishing trips and bird hunts for 3 major companies. Believe it or not I am busy a full 10 hours a day when not hunting. Sounds real dreamy,and it is most of the time unless somebody throws BS and it can get testy at times.

very interested to know how you got into this?

Exactly what my son would dream of doing &

did you have to take English in college ?

I have worked as a receptionist, sales manager for flooring dept in furn. store, oil/gas production secretary,, and most demanding and rewarding job for the past 18 years, full time MOM. (which includes all inside and outside work around the house and barn)
Not sure what the future holds with my last one graduating, I have been independent for so long and I think my only job skills are parenting, matching socks, cooking.:rolleyes:

[Buckeye1980]

Originally posted by LE Dad
If you don't know, I am not telling...:D



Oh , but I know.....as a matter of fact , I know much more about many people than I care to know

[Matthew328]

I foreclose on houses dring the day for a large mortgage company and at night I am a sportswriter.

[Green Bling]

Originally posted by Matthew328
I foreclose on houses dring the day for a large mortgage company and at night I am a sportswriter.
In other words, you are a double agent! OR just plain busy!:D :D

[BwdLion73]

Originally posted by Old Dog
Now, I am old retired fart and used to help design highways in the Ausitn area.

Man Old Dog...I dont know if I would have admitted to being responsible for that Austin traffic.

:D :thinking:

[Johnnypaycheck]

I stomp out ignorance on a daily basis.

[Green Bling]

Originally posted by Johnnypaycheck
I stomp out ignorance on a daily basis.
Good for you!! Someone certainly needs to do it. I gave it a try for 30 years, but I see that some slipped by me!
:o

[NateDawg39]

Well, technically I help keep the price of oil at the price it is today :D

[Green Bling]

Originally posted by NateDawg39
Well, technically I help keep the price of oil at the price it is today :D
Can't decide whether to thank you or blame you!:D :rolleyes: :D

[NateDawg39]

Originally posted by Green Bling
Can't decide whether to thank you or blame you!:D :rolleyes: :D Good point :thinking:


Please don't be mad at meeeee :(

[jbone68]

Work as a Network Engineer at a cable company... No I can't hook your cable up. lol

[bigwood33]

I coached for 9 years and then went into sales. Now, I am a regional channel sales manager for a software company.

[rojosgirl]

And back to the thread we go . . . . . Teacher, 30 years now. Spent the first 24 coaching volleyball, basketball and track. Love this new life I'm livin'!

[Ex-Tiger2005]

Banking!

[TMer25]

Design, install and calibrate home theater systems

[Farmersfan]

Originally posted by Johnnypaycheck
I stomp out ignorance on a daily basis.



So you are a moderator on this site???

[buckeyebob]

I am in the crap business. Unlike what most think, when you pull the chrome handle, magic does not take hold. It be me. It is a lot like being an undertaker…I thrive off other’s misery. In addition, I am a judge of good corn liquor.

[charlesrixey]

I am a Marine working in Chemical/Biological/Nuclear defense (5711, for those of you who are familiar). I currently work for the Department of State.