Employed/unemployed what do you (want to) do [Archive]

AKALink

11-14-2011, 09:56 PM

For those who have jobs and those who don't post where you work or want to work respectively.

For me I've had two jobs for the past 4 and a half years. Well one job 4 times and the other current job. I used to work at a Chick-fil-a and have done just about everything there at least once (except management). After transferring from Community College they would rehire me during Summer and Winter Breaks. Right now I work at my University recording concerts for their conservatory.

SplitReality

11-14-2011, 09:58 PM

For me getting hired seems an impossible dream, so I've just been making money off of fixing computers from my house. Ideal jobs are anywhere involving computers, and/or anywhere involving games.

regnier

11-14-2011, 10:01 PM

im a baker for the last 3 years and i like my job, the only things i dont like is the pay ( i only make 316$ a week) and the new guy who is an immature kid who never work and play around who don't respect people who is his superior like me who is the boss assistant

mattroks101

11-14-2011, 10:21 PM

I mow lawns. Stop laughing.

RBRat3

11-14-2011, 10:24 PM

Hmm Well... Emm Err...
I've...

Worked manufacturing Snow-throwers for craftsman, Husky Etc... Their all made by the same company.

Worked manufacturing washing machines for whirlpool.

Worked manufacturing agitators for whirlpool through another company.

Worked manufacturing industrial heating/cooling insulation for fittings and piping.

Worked manufacturing educational books for schools.

Worked at a greenhouse

Worked at a bar

Side work... Fixing PC's/Electronics, T-shirts, Small Graphic Design

Now Im painting lines on the road XD (yes it pays way more than all of the above)

Now for something funny... What I want to do is get a general engineering degree then teach English in japan till I croak with my nice japanese miku cosplaying wife with skin smooth as silk XD

Backmask

11-14-2011, 10:43 PM

Primarily, I install cabinets. However, I do install carpets , move furniture, install appliances, install floorboards, install sinks, and..well.. I install a lot of things. Yet I still get payed ****.

Neomalysys

11-14-2011, 10:48 PM

retail hell
but I'm considering going back to school to finish my culinary degree and opening a restaurant
my grandpa had a restaurant and I'm pretty sure if I used his recipes people in my town would actually visit my restaurant
considering people still remember his restaurant and it's been closed for abut ten years now

BleachBebopAlchemist

11-14-2011, 11:08 PM

I'm to young to work and I plan on living off of welfare, some autism thing, and minimum wage at subway when I'm older. Why? Because I just need enough money for a fridge, bed, t.v, bath, and Internet connection. So basically I just need enough money for a tiny apartment. Or if I ever feel like it I will become a Computer Programmer but then I'd make to much money.

HalOfBorg

11-14-2011, 11:43 PM

Water Treatment. I used to understand most of my job, but people told me "Oh, your smart enough - go for the lab job!" and they talked me into it.

Now I don't have a clue what I'm doing most of the time, and have almost no time to edit now. But at least it's straight dayshift. No more all three shifts.

XelaisPWN

11-15-2011, 01:09 AM

RBRat3

11-15-2011, 01:32 AM

I used to have that forklift job. Mind-numbingly boring- imagine switching between a forklift and a broom for 8 hours a day. That is, until I smashed my hand. That was fun.

Now I'm a student, majoring in Computer Science. Not totally sure what I want to do yet.

I hear that, Been there done that... Heck I drive a broom truck now some days for 14 hours and thats boring as ****!!! easier work load but same boredom, Only real excitement is taking out a mailbox with the broom XD

XelaisPWN

11-15-2011, 01:53 AM

Hnnngg...

I do remember that's when I started losing a lot of weight, but **** it, now that I'm not working anymore I don't have to wear a belt!

RBRat3

11-15-2011, 02:01 AM

Hnnngg...

I do remember that's when I started losing a lot of weight, but **** it, now that I'm not working anymore I don't have to wear a belt!

I can fix that, Chase your fat ass around with a cattle prod... You'll definitely lose weight XD

XelaisPWN

11-15-2011, 02:04 AM

http://www.ragemaker.net/images/Angry/No.png

RBRat3

11-15-2011, 02:06 AM

http://www.ragemaker.net/images/Angry/No.png

YUP!!! gonna get some D batteries and buy a prod at TSC and ill see ya at ohayocon XD

http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/9/94548/1617387-prod_super.jpg

SuperiorAtolBoy

11-15-2011, 03:05 AM

line cook for ruby tuesday's, fair amount of overtime; halfway decent money.

Bakagami

11-15-2011, 05:14 AM

I don't want to work. I have no ambition to be in the work place. I'd rather laze about only doing fun things. I must be a horrible horrible person.

RBRat3

11-15-2011, 05:17 AM

I don't want to work. I have no ambition to be in the work place. I'd rather laze about only doing fun things. I must be a horrible horrible person.

All you gotta do is lay there and be my wife!!! XD

hosokawa37

11-15-2011, 05:23 AM

currently i work in a girls dorm cafeteria serving food mostly. i spent my last summer working in a greenhouse, which the work i did was outside, and I also detasseled [working in corn fields in the hot, humid heat of summer [for both jobs]

for what I want to do, I either want to be a weather researcher, observer, storm-chaser, or if has to come to it, tv weather man

XelaisPWN

11-15-2011, 05:25 AM

currently i work in a girls dorm cafeteria serving food mostly.

...elaborate. Elaborate a lot.

RBRat3

11-15-2011, 05:34 AM

...elaborate. Elaborate a lot.

umm... "If its gonna be that kind of party ima stick my dick in the mash potatoes"

MADEVIL

11-15-2011, 05:35 AM

wow i was going to add something till i read what hoso is doing

hosokawa37

11-15-2011, 05:53 AM

the cafeteria might be at the girls dorm, but just the dorm is girls only; the cafeteria is open to anyone. though I do see more girls than guys x3

AKALink

11-15-2011, 05:57 AM

That's so cool (and some times pathetic) guys. I would love to teach music someday. I love writing music as you can see by my music link sig.

Trilobiteer

11-15-2011, 06:11 AM

Well at the moment I'm at uni, undertaking a four year double degree in Nursing and Paramedicine after which I hope to either become a paramedic or store that degree away for later in life and join up with the Military.

If I did sign my life away I'd like to get into army aviation, don't really mind what as, pilot, co-pilot, evac medic, etc, I'm cool with any of them. Just so long as I get to be in a helicopter. Having said all that my mind changes every other day between that and paramedicine depending on which one I saw last :P

XelaisPWN

11-15-2011, 06:33 AM

Ooh really? I actually live right next door to an air base. xD

Nursing. Huh. Good for you, breaking down gender stereotypes. ^^

Neomalysys

11-15-2011, 08:14 AM

Might decide on going to the police academy.
A couple of my friends are cops and there's an academy about 30 minutes away from where I live.

XelaisPWN

11-15-2011, 08:16 AM

Are any of your friends the guy who can make the cool sound effects? :o

Guthix

11-15-2011, 10:21 AM

generaly like baka i hate work, i usualy cant give my all at sumthing i dislike [aka work] end up working slow or injure my self bull****ingly alot.

i came to england to make some cash and decided to give my self into the mercy of an angency, at firt the start was very ****ty worked in a salad factory as a cleaner [****yest part that its cold and your working with HOT WATER],anywho after jumping like 10 jobs in the same factory i ended up the same forklist job with brooming, it was so god dam boring so i just simply stoped giving a dam and broomed while daydreaming even if the floor is already clean [my coworkers bul****ed at me but i had a handycap from me boss]
then finaly after changing my acomodation i got a job at a bakery,also jumped like bloody 10 jobs [i swear they could put me enywere in that place] but my most constant job is producing manager, so like standing 12 hours a day and puting bread in baskets, wage minimum still make more then id make at home though, just the shift jumps that get to me.

what i want to be?well im thiknig of going for the biologic type of work, either sumthing doctor related [like house], bioengineering [if within 10 years thers gonna 95% less liviung ppl on the earth that will be me] or simply psychology [cuz i like mind****ing]

LawRayLiet

11-15-2011, 06:27 PM

I've been working as the lab tech at an optometrist office for the past 2 & 1/2 years.
about 6 months ago I got certified as an optician just so I could get the raise that went along with it.
It's a good job for now but it's not exactly what I want to do for a living.

I'm likely going to quit when the new year starts.
I want to get into a computer or network related field, so I'll probably get a few certifications just to get my foot in the door.
From there I'll gain experience and hopefully be able to work my up.

Distict5-9

11-15-2011, 07:18 PM

I move **** around... for money... (I work at a Dog Pound here in *BLEEP*)

My great work ambition? Own a Bed and Breakfast...

hatz300

11-16-2011, 04:55 AM

I'm an Associate at A.C.Moore just got hired recently in fact

Sir Fluffykins

11-16-2011, 05:32 AM

Unemployed, technically never been employed -but I was a freelance cartoonist for 3 years (until Magazine I worked for went under -recession blamed).

Getting rather depressing as I graduated High School in 2002. Not sure what I'd like to do.

jinzo64

11-16-2011, 09:23 AM

i work i warehouse as a warehouse assistant
my ultimate goal is to own my own shop selling anime,manga,anime/manga related games and figures

XelaisPWN

11-16-2011, 08:50 PM

my ultimate goal is to own my own shop selling anime,manga,anime/manga related games and figures

Isn't that everyone's? :'D

Truthfully, I've tossed the idea of buying a card/game shop around. I just dunno where I'd put it.

jinzo64

11-16-2011, 09:59 PM

i'd still like to do it but it's getting the finances.
i'd also like do a manga but i don't think i'm a good artist.
i also need a plot maybe i'll just steal the plot from bleach and change it and make it better.

XelaisPWN

11-16-2011, 10:05 PM

i'd also like do a manga but i don't think i'm a good artist.
i also need a plot maybe i'll just steal the plot from bleach and change it and make it better.

Uhm... good luck with that? [](/b00)

Zarxrax

11-16-2011, 11:17 PM

Guthix

11-17-2011, 07:31 PM

le gasp, does this means zarx reads the forums?

jinzo64

11-18-2011, 10:46 AM

i don't beleive so.
if he does he doesn't reply very often.

lets see if he notices this.
jinzo64 submitted video the flash faster and faster
quote zarxrax
its not that funny and it's just stating the obvious
i got one thing to say-catface

hatz300

11-18-2011, 09:19 PM

Isn't that everyone's? :'D

Truthfully, I've tossed the idea of buying a card/game shop around. I just dunno where I'd put it.

North-East Pennsylvania . . . DO IT!

SplitReality

11-18-2011, 09:25 PM

After college i was stuck unemployed for like 2 years, I'm guessing mostly due to lack of any actual experience in the workforce, aside from some self-employed crap that I had done.
I eventually got on at walmart for a few months, and then was finally hired at the power company. I work in a call center providing customer service now. Its not the best job, but its a good company with decent pay and benefits, and lots of opportunities for advancement in the future.

That's why I gave up on ever getting employed normally. Everyone around here requires experience but won't hire you so you can actually get some. The walmart here is understaffed and still won't hire me...

SleeplessPanda

11-18-2011, 10:05 PM

I'm a blacksmith! I make splendid steel armor and-ARGH' get out of my head Skyrim! I'm tearing myself away from that game to post this, I need to take a break before I lose touch with reality, I've been playing it almost non-stop since I got it. ANYWAY, I have very little work experience. I worked for a week each at a Wendy's and a Motel 6. At Wendy's the people were nice but the work was too much for me, and at the Motel 6 I was managing to keep up with the work but the boss was horribly mean to me, so I left. I can't handle it when people get in my face and start yelling, I have really bad anxiety and that brings out the worst of it.

Currently I'm on S.S.I., which I didn't want to be put on but my psychiatrist and my mother convinced me it was the best option for someone with my . . mental conditions, and I'm very grateful to the state and the people who live here for giving me an income, otherwise I'd be a burden on my family and I'd have to check myself into a crazy bin because God knows if I couldn't handle a job when I was 16, there's no way I can handle one now when I'm 23 and twice as screwy, not to mention physically I'm a lot worse now with my bad back and damaged nerves in my feet and legs. I guess I should be thankful I can still walk, but it would've been nice if after the spine surgery I could've made a 100% recovery, but life doesn't usually work that way. =\

synbad2

11-18-2011, 10:43 PM

currently I work a Sobey's (a grocery store) here in my home town... amazingly i got hired the day after i applied and have been here for 3 years

jinzo64

11-18-2011, 11:29 PM

i've been working in morrisons for 8 years now

LOLWTFBBQ

11-19-2011, 09:50 AM

Im currently in the Army, training for the day I ship off to Fort Benning Georgia to be an Infantryman. what do I want to become? a reasonable goal is to be a sniper, a sweet goal is to be Special Forces. an uber goal is to be in Delta. and a seemingly impossible is to be in SAD (CIA's Special Activities Division)

I dont know if Ill ever have an occupation beyond the Army, killing people legally from long distances and getting paid for it seems quite appealing to me

Guthix

11-20-2011, 10:35 PM

being a sniper aint easy ya know

SplitReality

11-20-2011, 10:37 PM

Practice in a clocktower picking off strangers.

Antonio Black

11-20-2011, 10:54 PM

I was evicted from my home in Illinois, had to drop out of college and ended up drifting to Florida.
I worked a taco joint for three months, got fired and now I'm unemployed, in debt to the college I dropped out of and I may not have the credit hours to be considered a transfer student. Oh and the rents due tomorrow and I can't take out a loan to cover that because I "don't have any credit". And I have $20 in my pocket, that's it.

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK

Me.

I want to pay off my debt so I can go back to college, transfer to University of Iowa to be a part of the Writer's Workshop and eventually become a novelist. Yes, its a silly dream. But I'm a silly man.

jinzo64

11-27-2011, 04:40 PM

i'd like a new job my current job is getting annoying.
but at least i have a joband with all the redundancies going on it's hard to find a new job or get a job if your looking for one.

LawRayLiet

04-09-2012, 07:52 PM

Bumping for more occupations.

Kaiju

04-09-2012, 07:55 PM

Currently Unemployed, living off of Financial Aid cash from my University.
My main goal in life is to either become an author of books or graphic novels. Hence why I am pursuing degree's in Literature and Art.

Ginger126

04-09-2012, 07:55 PM

I currently work at McDonalds. I am training to become a high school science teacher (particularly biology), though i would have preferred to become a marine biologist.

jinzo64

04-09-2012, 07:56 PM

i'm now a checkout opperartor and will be will working in the warehouse to cover holidays.

Guthix

04-09-2012, 07:56 PM

currently unemployed waiting reply from university,

simpleton216

04-10-2012, 01:35 AM

After college I want to go into the Army as R&D, I haven't ruled out Navy or USAF, but they're unlikely for me.

Soichiro

04-10-2012, 05:33 PM

I am a slave for my university's dining services. I make near minimum wage and receive no worker's rights. My payment is not even enough to cover half of my tuition. I hate my job and my life.

Edit: And now I quit my job. I feel like my life is already considerably better.

joster285

04-10-2012, 05:38 PM

Currently unemployed. Living off of disability checks due to my autism (Sorry, taxpayers :( ) although I used to work at an orchard for a month or two. However, I'm hoping to get into making movies soon. I have made short films before (Example: https://vimeo.com/31751758), but I'm hoping to go into making real movies.

jinzo64

04-14-2012, 11:19 PM

Next week i'm doing Warehouse and Covering Trollies.

HeyHeyHeyStayOuttaMyShed

04-14-2012, 11:31 PM

Never worked a day in my life. When I finish high school I plan on getting a loan, going to college and maybe pursuing medical examining. If that doesn't work out, Plan B is to become an English teacher for maybe Middle school kids. I'll probably be mooching somewhat off whatever boyfriend I have at the time for like..bed/shower/sexxxxxx/food lol But, i'd pay for my own food somewhat, wouldn't want to be a complete mooch. hehe

jinzo64

04-14-2012, 11:35 PM

You should try and pick somthing to work towards i didn't have the drive to go for my goals and ended up working in a supermarket.
Sigh each morning i cut my toes when i get out of bed and stepped on the jagged shards off my broken dreams.

ComradeChamberlain

04-15-2012, 12:53 AM

I've actually recently had a career change and have enlisted with the U.S. air force. I start BT's in the fall and with luck will be working in airborne linguistics stationed somewhere in the pacific.

jinzo64

04-15-2012, 09:43 AM

I've Been thinking about trying to do an actual manga series and if it goes well do it as an actual job.

LawRayLiet

10-18-2012, 06:16 PM

New members, employed?
Old members, any change?

I'm still at the same job since I first posted in this thread. But I'm liking it a lot more since then.

Kaiju

10-18-2012, 06:17 PM

I'm attending full time college, but I may get a job housekeeping at local hotel next weekend.

Haar

10-18-2012, 06:36 PM

Unless you count "student" as a job, then I'm unemployed. I've been considering getting a part-time job at Walgreen's or something, though.

QUADChromatic

10-18-2012, 07:13 PM

Student counts as employment as far as the government is concerned I'm a student and a coal salesmen.

Fordi

10-20-2012, 01:32 AM

I'm a UI Architect at a company that makes a CMS for academic publishing. This is after: dropping out of college; briefly joining, then quitting the navy; working security at a porn shop; pushing pencils at my local university; freelance web dev; working as a faceless dev for a huge e-commerce company.

Memnoch

10-20-2012, 04:22 PM

Worked as a prison guard for a while...most boring job I've ever seen. (seriously try sitting in a van with no radio for 4 hours each night)
Ended up getting in a "disagreement" with the major so I was "let go".
Currently unemployed and honestly not sure where I want to work right now.

ThatsNotMyName_studio

10-20-2012, 05:21 PM

OK, I'll share..
Currently, I am 43, which I believe may just make me the oldest member on this site (I do put the "senior" in Senior Member)
I usually stay at any given job for 1 or 2 years before moving on, and I have done just about everything in my "career" thus far.
I started as a marquee changer at a movie theatre (use a long pole to hang the letters up - my marquees were always perfectly centered)
then became doorman/usher and part-time projectionist.
Other jobs include:
Worked at a plant that made A/C parts for Honda cars; warehouse work; a plastic injection molding plant; truck loader; tree stump grinder/removal; manager of a Radio Shack; McDonald's (twice)
Pizza Hut Asst Mgr; about 10 other pizza shops; Bob Evans as busboy, dishwasher, eventually kitchen prep cook; Used-car sales; new car sales; newspaper delivery; Printer operator that prints junk mail (Publisher's Clearinghouse, yep, printed those) and as a line server at a buffet.
Currently, I am a line cook at a small, but busy restaurant/motel/bar. It's busy as balls all the time, and I am good at what I do. Been there about a year and a half.
and of course....I'm underpaid =)

jinzo64

10-24-2012, 02:38 PM

I'm still a warehouse assistant,Still thinking about trying to be a manga drawer but on my own terms.

Guthix

10-24-2012, 04:09 PM

I'm still a warehouse assistant,Still thinking about trying to be a manga drawer but on my own terms.

you will need ALOT of work for that profesion
currently a student

Luppi-tan

10-24-2012, 09:27 PM

I'm a cashier, but I want to be a librarian.

Moonrabbit

10-24-2012, 10:01 PM

Not working right now. Just applied for a position at a fancy Belgian beer place, and the local used video game shop. Either would be awesome.

I want to be working in costumes and or props and miniatures for movies. So far everything I've done has been small-scale/unpaid/honorariums.

ThatsNotMyName_studio

10-26-2012, 01:18 AM

with so much CGI out there, I'm wondering if there is really any call for miniatures anymore. Costume and props would be fun though

!Je$u$!

10-26-2012, 07:41 AM

I am a IT Engineer and fully qualified MSCE so i mostly fix/install networks, build PC's and help run my friends gaming servers. It pays the bills. But i want to go work for my cousin in america to build custom built Monster PC's

klingoncowboy4

09-23-2014, 05:43 PM

Just curious what people do for a living in real life.

Sir Fluffykins

09-23-2014, 05:55 PM

I've never held a full time job, worked as a freelancer for a magazine for 3 years, been a cartoonist and have done quite a few art commissions.

You know that joke about doing art in University and ending up flipping burgers? That's me to a T.

klingoncowboy4

09-23-2014, 05:57 PM

Here are a few pics from my job as a fire alarm tech

http://s25.postimg.org/6ydwrd1m5/20140923_114551.jpg

http://s25.postimg.org/demvhga5p/20140923_114608.jpg

http://s25.postimg.org/5n65iw60d/20140912_152733.jpg

http://s25.postimg.org/6e3h2exrh/20140724_161225.jpg

Distict5-9

09-23-2014, 05:59 PM

I usually work or volunteer at nearby dog pounds and animal shelters, but I've often had to switch to some Front Desk jobs to make some actual money. Otherwise, I'm a university student...

klingoncowboy4

09-23-2014, 06:00 PM

but I've often had to switch to some Front Desk jobs to make some actual money. Otherwise, I'm a university student...

Sounds typical

Distict5-9

09-23-2014, 06:04 PM

Sounds typical

I don't really stand out much on this site...

Guthix

09-23-2014, 06:15 PM

since i recall bleeding my job distatisfation so ill go on a limb and say there is already a thread like this

urahara1001

09-23-2014, 06:24 PM

I work in voip, primarily with asterisk based business hosted PBX systems. I program internet phones and phone systems for businesses, install systems at locations that are local to me, and provide phone support after install. Probably the biggest customer group we deal with are Allstate insurance agencies. We also do long distance and toll free numbers, and I do customer service for that.

I've talked about this before, but I'm also a freelance writer for FASA, currently working on our newest line, 1879. I do creative writing, come up with mechanics and rules, and am basically a mathematics and physics consultant to make sure that the stuff we come up with are realistic.

When I have time, I also have a side business making chainmail jewelry. I haven't made huge profits from it, but it does fund itself and leave some extra cash left over (at least when the market is moving, which it isn't right now). I primarily make jewelry, mostly necklaces and bracelets, but I also do some accessories and armor when there's a call for it.

This is just stuff I do now. I could go on further with stuff I used to do and stuff I plan to do in the future.

regnier

09-23-2014, 06:32 PM

i have the best job ever. i work at walkmart... yay
but at least it on the night shift so i dont have to deal with the creepy customer

Backmask

09-23-2014, 06:52 PM

I don't really stand out much on this site...

But you're my favorite member of this site.

glory of llama

09-23-2014, 07:08 PM

Security guard. And army nat.guard on the side.

Bet you didn't see that one coming!

klingoncowboy4

09-23-2014, 07:08 PM

since i recall bleeding my job distatisfation so ill go on a limb and say there is already a thread like this

I don't doubt it, I did a bit of searching but my thread necromancy is limited while mobile

milleniummaster18

09-23-2014, 07:12 PM

Security guard. And army nat.guard on the side.

Bet you didn't see that one coming!

From the likes of you, that's about the only thing I expected. Glad to see you don't disappoint.

klingoncowboy4

09-23-2014, 07:13 PM

Haar

09-23-2014, 07:20 PM

http://i.imgur.com/E6Lxa9q.png

(Really though, I work in a library teaching old people how to use computers)

jinzo64

09-23-2014, 07:37 PM

My job is warehouse assistant for morrisons.

Gleeman

09-23-2014, 08:19 PM

(Really though, I work in a library teaching old people how to use computers)

Wow that must be torturous.

Retired from the US Navy, currently working as a medical X-ray tech at a big hospital. Worked on reactors when I was in the Navy, sometimes I feel like I'm playing Fallout IRL:

http://cdn.meme.li/instances/500x/9427272.jpg

urahara1001

09-23-2014, 08:26 PM

Goody! Someone familiar with it to bug if I ever get around to setting one up.

I would have a PBX set up at my house using a SIP Trunk with a free Google number if I could get the damn CentOS Linux distro that FreePBX uses by default to install properly. Or at all. As it is, I can get the boot disk loaded, but the damn thing just errors out and reboots when I try to install. I'm assuming its a hardware compatibility issue, and I'm not a super guru when it comes to Linux. My next step to try it on another distro (most likely Ubuntu or Mandriva, since those I am most familiar with), but I just haven't had the time to go download the ISOs and make the attempt. If you can get past that point, I should have more expertise from there.

klingoncowboy4

09-23-2014, 08:30 PM

Lol now I just need to do the set up. Though I am thinking of using an FXO card...

Haar

09-23-2014, 08:35 PM

Wow that must be torturous.

It's actually pretty easy. With a bit of hands on instruction, they can get the idea of how to press the power button and even start up firefox.

MADEVIL

09-23-2014, 09:00 PM

since i recall bleeding my job distatisfation so ill go on a limb and say there is already a thread like this

Guts wins a cookie or a loaf of bread to share with Teto, there was a old thread, so in trying to keep things a clean in the forum the threads have been merged.

urahara1001

09-23-2014, 09:07 PM

Lol now I just need to do the set up. Though I am thinking of using an FXO card...

I don't have any personal experience with FXO cards, though if I'm remembering correctly you just have to set up the SIP Trunk to the card rather than the PBX itself (it's either that or you register the card to the PBX as an endpoint; again, outside of what I really do). Unless you're just using it for an inbound POTS connection, in which case you won't really be saving any money since the traffic will still be handled by your old phone line; really you'll just have a neat toy for your phones.

Even if you can't get a Google Voice number to work (which at the moment they're still doing inbound and outbound for free IIRC), you can still set up a regular SIP Trunk generally for about half what you'd be paying Ma Bell. So if that isn't already your plan, it may be worth looking into.

PrinnyCat

09-23-2014, 09:47 PM

Currently in my third year of University. Would have loved to do Microbiology as I am obsessed with and love diseases, but my maths was pretty bad so instead I am doing English and Creative Writing as well as learning Japanese. Will probably go into translation jobs or something similar as teaching in Japan right now is not a very good option from the research into it I have done

glory of llama

09-23-2014, 10:28 PM

From the likes of you, that's about the only thing I expected. Glad to see you don't disappoint.

lol what does that even mean

:( guards don't get no respect always the first ones killed in all the movies too...

klingoncowboy4

09-24-2014, 01:46 AM

Unless you're just using it for an inbound POTS connection, in which case you won't really be saving any money since the traffic will still be handled by your old phone line; really you'll just have a neat toy for your phones.

But that is mostly what I want it for. I want to be better able to screen incoming calls. Also the phone wiring in this house is garbage. There isn't much point in pulling anything other than CAT5E (I am actually using CAT6) so then I may as well use ip phones. That and having the phones as intercom would be nice. I also have a 40 acre property that is mostly covered with wifi (I intend to further improve that). While recently Canadian carriers have begun offering decent long distance plans on cellular (unlimited within Canada to ANY Canadian number) my wifi coverage is FAR better than my cellular. This means that there is an advantage in having the ability to use my smartphone as an extension while I am in the field.

Currently I get Unlimited Canada wide calling for $10 a month. Considering that on my Internet connection VOIP is iffy I say that is a good deal.

I did a bit of searching but my thread necromancy is limited while mobile

Looks like it was solved for me... does this mean I get partial credit?

urahara1001

09-24-2014, 03:36 AM

But that is mostly what I want it for. I want to be better able to screen incoming calls. Also the phone wiring in this house is garbage. There isn't much point in pulling anything other than CAT5E (I am actually using CAT6) so then I may as well use ip phones. That and having the phones as intercom would be nice. I also have a 40 acre property that is mostly covered with wifi (I intend to further improve that). While recently Canadian carriers have begun offering decent long distance plans on cellular (unlimited within Canada to ANY Canadian number) my wifi coverage is FAR better than my cellular. This means that there is an advantage in having the ability to use my smartphone as an extension while I am in the field.

Currently I get Unlimited Canada wide calling for $10 a month. Considering that on my Internet connection VOIP is iffy I say that is a good deal.

Ah, well, if your internet connection isn't stable, then that changes things, and that pricing is pretty good (in most cases in the US, you'd be paying at least double that). Since you'll still have a POTS connection then, just make sure you've got enough lines to cover your needs. And SIP Trunking could still be a viable add on in the future if you need it. I know there are ways to program the routes in the PBX so that it will only use the SIP Trunk if you're calling out of your coverage area, or if your POTS lines are all occupied, so it could work well as a backup. On phones specifically, do not get Snoms; those things are utter ****. I know there are some wifi phones available on the market, but I haven't had any personal experience with them, so I can't give you any advice there. I work mostly with desk top Aastras, though I've also used Polycoms and a Panasonic model that works pretty good. Hell, you can even put a soft phone on Android or iPhone and use that on the wifi if you want.

... Damn it. I don't think it's possible for me to talk about anything I do without sounding like a complete and utter nerd.

Arock

09-24-2014, 04:02 AM

Currently working at a local fast food chain called Zip's Drive in (never work fast food, its one of the worst possible jobs you can ever have), but that is only for the next 2 weeks or so as i have been hired for 2 new jobs. First is working event staff and security with a company called Staff Pro. Second is Discount tire, which should be pretty self explanatory, selling and changing tires and wheels for cars. Im excited to be starting these new jobs so i can finally get out of my current one which I've been at for a little over a year and can"t wait to leave.