working to support habit

[Dr Diecast]

Hi all,interesting to see what people do for a crust to support their habit of collecting diecast cars.Looks like a lot of people have desk jobs with their number of posts on the forum.:D

[SmartyMarty]

...press the profile button...:D

[Dr Diecast]

...Most people don`t fill that in...:D

[7Litre]

Tradey in Retail.

Regards 7Litre...

[Bangkok Bob]

computer programmer with an oil company

[Richard Poole]

Well, I was a sparky until my habit got so bad I had to quit work and get involved full time. You should have seen me when the first new prototypes came down. I was like a kid in a candy store. I've settled down now but it is still pretty exciting when a new model comes in.

Most of my models are currently boxed up and it is killing me. I have cabinets under construction. I can't wait. It may be a while but I'll post pics when they are done if anyone is interested.

Not that anyone should need one but I have the ultimate excuse when my friends see the ever growing pile of models. 'It's work, I have to buy them'.

But then again, if they aren't collectors then people just don't get it.;)

[GTO_madness]

Web Designer

[perry]

I work full time (34-38 hours) as a kitchen designer/production manager for a cabinet making business, but i also run three of my own small businesses:

First one being a cabinet and kitchen design company, AAA Cabinet Design, where i also distribute 3D design/production software for cabinet manufacturers. Among other things, we make also make display cabinets for model cars, draw three dimensional kitchen and cabinet designs, and do inspection reports on dodgy traders and faulty workmanship within WA. All pretty boring stuff, but the hourly rate is very good.
www.monaro.com.au/display/

Second business being monaro.com.au which sees me manufacturing reproduction car parts, restoring parts and/or whole vehicles, and sourcing difficult to find parts for restorers. There is also an online store with 4500+ parts. I basically started this one to make my cars a tax deduction, unfortunately, im now paying more tax! Low hourly rate (going backwards almost!) but i enjoy it, and get to meet a lot of great people.
www.monaro.com.au

Thirdly, ive just started Ormsby Guitars and Repairs. High class custom made guitars and repairs. So, if your looking for a guitar, let me know!!
www.monaro.com.au/guitar/

[chups]

looks like im following in richards footsteps. im an apprentice sparkie (at alcoa) and i have an interest in web design. looks like i could get my dream job afterall (working for biante)

[brchi17]

I collect model cars, but I'm still trying to work out how to get it to pay, instead of me always forking out for more new models.

When I not buying my cars, I teach physical education to primary school children as well as computer to grades prep to grade 2 children.

cheers.

[frosty]

I am a Bank Officer with NAB (National Australia Bank).

I am trying to use the NAB Profit to buy Biante (all to no avail).

The Board is not interested in Model cars. :)

[zeitgeist]

Oracle DBA consultant here.

Those of you who worked this hobby into your job (or a second job) are to be commended, envied or both.

BC
"Will design databases for diecast"

[Three_o_seven]

I'm an Auto Electrician by trade and currently own/run an automotive air conditiong parts outlet with my other half supplying Auto Electricians, Mechanics...panel beaters etc.

Jeremy

[-Pille-]

I work in a car magazine - as a writer/photographer, not secretary :D

-Pille-

[GRPIII]

spraypainter by trade
managing panelbeating now
have received a few freebies (bainte models) from dealers for buying certain amount of parts.
fringe benefits, but 4 of the same models is a bit to much, but good for swaping or trading.

[ausdiver]

I'm an underground diesel mechanic, hot and dirty, but allows me the funds to collect diecast

[bernoo]

I work at Moomba Gas fields, repair/ service / installation of valves and wellheads.

[Esses]

Airfreight Courier Driver, & I deliver Biante Models! Plus those heavy, bloody plaques.

[admin]

I make model cars!

[Oh Five]

I drive the highways mon to fri, pilot a taxi 2 nights a week(fri-sat) and fight fires if i have spare time!!
Also full time model collector but do this for the love of it!!
Cheers:)

[Donny05]

I Make Drugs! :eek:








Pharmacuetical ingredients actually :D

[MrHoldens]

I run A machine that makes Cling Wrap

[BATHURSTFAN]

Local Government employee

[ferrari fan]

Coffee,tea and Milo person plus general cleanerupper:mad:
for an Erection firm that puts up all sorts of metal products to keep things safe.

[XR8]

Fitter and Turner by trade.
Work in a Cement and clinker plant.
Soon to be processing lime as a result of expansion.
Work also in the local fire and rescue service.
Currently involved in a maintenance improvement project
that will save our company quite a bit of money, and
improve productivity.
At the end of the day, it will secure our jobs, and help
prevent yet another closure of an Australian manufacturing
company...........

Ed :)

[dinkles]

I'm a carpenter by trade.Working and living in British Columbia(Canada)at the moment.The thing I miss about living in this part of the world the most, is waking up every morning and not seeing all my model cars.Since I have been here I have purchased some nice models , but I will always have my favourite(1:18 track red GTHO).She is my baby......I really miss her.
Lucky I have a great mum back home , she orders the new models being released for me.I sure will be jumping with joy when I get to see the new cars (epecially the red pepper XA).
All models look great in pictures and all , but nothing gives more pleasure,than to hold and see them right up close,and even the smell of a classic diecast.:)

[v8coupe]

Currently a Trainee Car Detailer. Need a better job to pay for all these releases.

[mustang1966]

I work in Telecommunications, with a Yank company.

I currently work in Network Surveillance, which involves shift work and much time online. :)

[V8SS]

I am an Insurance claims officer specialising in motor vehicle claims. Pretty boring stuff but I sit in front of a computer all day and have internet access which allows me to check out the Biante site everyday.

[Glen Alexander]

I work to support people with a different sort of addiction, I support drink and gambling addicts. I work at a Leagues Club, with the money some of these people put through the pokies I could own my own home full of diecast and real HSVs!!!

[drof]

I'm a Butcher by Trade, but I take things a lot easier nowdays and Manage a Franchise Store in The Mad Butcher Chain.

Regards

Dave from Kiwiland!!

[Damian]

Contract Draftsman for a small Structural/Civil Engineering Company.
Regards
Damian

[rex555]

Was:
Storeman
Soldier
Surveyor

Now a design drafter in engineering. Still looking for a job to pay enough to eat and buy diecast.:D

[Acj428]

Professional Photographer!!!! No job to big or to SMALL...1:18 / 1:64....;^)

So if anyone wants some good shot's of there cars contact me...:)

[oneeighteen]

Have been a Financial Planner for the past 12 years of a 25 year career in the finance industry, and with all the recent media about my profession, I am proud to say that I am a salary based employee and not a commision driven sales person unlike some others in the industry.

Currently work for an industry superannuation fund in which helping our members is our charter.

Did work as a planner for the CBA and NAB but didn't agree with the sales culture, as this did not provide the service that I thought people deserved. (thanks for listening/reading, I will now get down off my soap box)

[Dr Diecast]

I`m an Auto Electrician by trade and run a workshop in Sydney.

[yoda]

Operations Manager, Trams in Sydney.
Used to own an AC Cobra (replica) but had to sell it to buy a house.
Greatest tragedy in my life.:(

[paranoid]

i'm a uni student... therefore funds always short. i work at betts and betts to support habit :) oh well, maybe when i graduate from law in a million years time...

[wombat]

Beancounter by trade. Run my own practice. Sometimes drudgery, but often very rewarding when advising business people about expansion, new ventures, tax audits, etc, etc.

I know enough to know that I shouldn't allocate as much of the budget to scale model cars as I do!!

Dave

[Moby58]

Air Traffic Controller, Perth Airport.

And when we gonna get a white AU XR 6 series 1, with 'MOBY 58' number plates :D ??

[Tumbo]

Uni student..........the laws an ass and i'm one of them.......hopefully it pays enough to keep buying though :D

[WESTY]

Warehouse and logistics manager.

waiting on Biante to open branch in Melb so I can
look after their warehouse and distribution. !!!!

:D

[Hati]

Electrical contractor, running my own business.

[Kiwiracing]

Chef by Trade, then Westpac Rescue Helicopter (marketing), Marketing Manager for RSPCA, now IT Consultant for POS software company.

Just a couple of changes.:eek:

www.advanceretail.com (http://www.advanceretail.com)

(Ooppps advertising)

Cheers

Kiwiracing

________________________
Go Kiwi:cool:

[brchi17]

With the number of new people visiting the forum at the moment, I thought it might be worth revisiting this old thread.

cheers. :)

[jager]

Looking through the list again its also evident that some past forum 'addicts' are no longer active. 7Litre (330 posts), Hati (150 posts), Three_O_Seven (250 posts) are a few that stand out. Even Chups and Glen Alexander don't seem to frequent the forum as much as they used too.

[username]

I'm a fine arts student, majoring in graphic design. I'm in my final year and just discovered I don't really enjoy it...bleh. Posting for the first time ever from school... yet I'm on hols, and here I am. What a drag...

whinge whinge whinge :p

[wayno]

I work as a railway signaller so get paid to play with a 1/1 train set all day.

[Deb Robbo]

I manage a timber yard in Sydney (A woman in a man's world). Grew up in Geelong, (Support the Cats) and have loved Fords since day one. I currently drive a V8 EB II Wagon (only ever had V8 Fords) and concentrate my collection on Fords. In the past I have collected Matchbox and Trax and currently collect Biante and Classic. Hubby is a mad Chev/Holden fan so always good fun at our place. He races a jet sprint boat, (Those 12.5ft (3.8metres) boats with a roll cage) that travels around a mud course in 500mm of water and goes from 0 - 100 kph in approx 2.8 seconds, pulls 3 gs cornering. It has a 400 chev in it. We are also involved in Water skiiing in superclass with the boat being current King Of The Murray title holder. We also travelled to America in 2001 and represented Australia in the World Water Ski Championships.
Keep smilin':)
Deb

[dwarfs]

im a cop but not for long as im training to be a paramedic.


cheers

[FOMOCO]

I am in finance and currently Working for a very large automotive dealer in Canberra, Gives me the chance to play with all the new cars.

And just so everyone knows I can finance Any Car Any Where Any Time.

[singer]

1 Gardener
2 Petrol Station attendant/assistant manager
3 Law Clerk
4 School Burser
5 Road funding (how to spend your hard earned tax $ on roads)
6 Procurement Manager (how to spend your hard earned tax $ & get the best value)
7 Semi retired (health reasons)
8 Part Time School Bus Driver for chilren with special needs

[spoonster05]

Victorian Sports Club Manager and casual karaoke host, the karaoke hosting leaves me with anough 'pocket' money to be able to get the majority of the 1/18 scale Biante releases, now just have to find another job to pay for the extension to the house to put all the new releases in :p

[biante2959]

I Manager a CityRail station.

[Malik]

Originally posted by singer
1 Gardener
2 Petrol Station attendant/assistant manager
3 Law Clerk
4 School Burser
5 Road funding (how to spend your hard earned tax $ on roads)
6 Procurement Manager (how to spend your hard earned tax $ & get the best value)
7 Semi retired (health reasons)
8 Part Time School Bus Driver for chilren with special needs

all at the same time?

[Andrew]

PhD student in my final year of study. I'll hopefully be a doctor when I finish, but not of the medical kind.

[singer]

Originally posted by Malik
all at the same time?

What can say "Jack of all, Master of none"

Speaking honestly, these Occupations are over a 30 year period

I forgot, you can add Farmer to the list.

I think the job that I've gained the most enjoyment from is Part Time School Bus Driver for chilren with special needs. That and running the farm are my present occupations

[Patterson]

I'm officially a project officer but basically if something pops up that needs doing in this place, I get asked to do it..especially if it involves plugging anything into a wall...

My main job at the moment is developing a database that I helped create, and managing it, training people to use it and how not to stuff it up and create more work for me.

Also the help desk person in our building...

Also do some computer repairs on weekends, and build new systems for family and friends.

So if ya need something computer related and you live in Perth, PM me and I'll let you know if I can help....

[username]

picked cherries and worked in an orchard for the past six seasons during summer break...

[Tumbo]

still in law- finishing up my science degree as well....those duel degrees are cool :D pharmacology is a lot more interesting than the law- hopeful there is a drug company out there that will hire me when i finish......backyard or major....:p either suits me

[username]

Originally posted by dwarfs
im a cop but not for long as im training to be a paramedic.


cheers

I thought you're a kid. Maybe I missed something...

[Tumbo]

i think it was the whole thread where he said he was 13....plus some of the pointless posts that Dwarfs has made in the last few weeks........1st person to 1000 posts without actually saying anything....i think we have a winner!

[inter]

Originally posted by Tumbo
i think it was the whole thread where he said he was 13....plus some of the pointless posts that Dwarfs has made in the last few weeks........1st person to 1000 posts without actually saying anything....i think we have a winner!
Mmmmm....... i was thinking the same thing.
Guess time will tell?
inter:confused:

[Footy]

Ex underground miner
Now
drainer...doing all the sh#### stuff,and still looking for a real job.
Ive seen the BIANTE commodore cruising Perth.I reckon they need a co driver.:D :D


Pick me...

[dwarfs]

well im not trying to get to 1000 posts its just that sometimes i dont have alot to say on a topic.

cheers

[Tumbo]

then y say it???? :confused:

[dwarfs]

well i might have something to say on a topic but it might not be big.

cheers

[wayno]

Originally posted by dwarfs
well im not trying to get to 1000 posts its just that sometimes i dont have alot to say on a topic.

cheers

Well then don't say anything.

[dwarfs]

p[lease read the the one just before your post it says i do i have something to say on a topic but it might not be BIG:( :mad: .

cheers

[singer]

Originally posted by dwarfs
p[lease read the the one just before your post it says i do i have something to say on a topic but it might not be BIG

cheers

Maybe that why thet're all so small:p

[Nixon]

Originally posted by inter
Mmmmm....... i was thinking the same thing.
Guess time will tell?
inter:confused:

I remember when my son took over when I wasn't around and decided to be a smart@rse. He replied in one of the Dwarfs threads and he mentioned something about he can't be the father because he's only 13 or something.

[john]

I sell Real Estate.

[zeitgeist]

Originally posted by dwarfs
well im not trying to get to 1000 posts its just that sometimes i dont have alot to say on a topic.

cheers

That's odd. I took a rather brief stroll down memory lane; through the four months that comprise your posting history on this forum. While sifting through all your informationally-bereft "ditto to that", "lol" and "do you know a website other than Biante's" posts, I noticed that singer first accused you of a 1000-post goal back on August 11th. Your response?

"sh#% i got this far why did i have to be caught out know [sic]"

I think your goal is readily apparent.

I, too, have been trying to determine your age. I compared your appallingly poor "all the gays are on CC's site" comment with your claim that you're a policeman and it just doesn't wash. I think you're 13, tops. Actually, it is probably better to say that you WRITE like a 13-year-old.

Either find a better story or learn to write convincingly.

Don't do it for me, however. For the first time, I'm actually going to utilize the 'ignore' feature of this forum.

BC

[biante1478]

zeitgeist, couldn't agree more.

dwarfs, it's not my forum so I don't have any right to say who can post and who can't, but your mostly inane posts are a waste of everybody's time. Please only post if you have something worthwhile to contribute to the discussion. Otherwise, shut the hell up.

[dwarfs]

i dont care what you think.
as long as i know the truth about me and im glad im not like you.:mad: :D

[Y2kGoofball]

back on topic ...

unemployed, well I'm hoping thats till tomorrow!

I finished year 12 last year, went on to start a traineeship (like a smaller version of an apprenticeship) but the company was mad dodgey, broke the law etc and I woke up to them so the training company that placed me there pulled me out before I took it further (I mean I coulda reported them big time for OHS, breaking the law etc etc)

Second place was fine, I loved it, I had more then enough $$$ for models I acctually brought most of my models this year when I was working there, but they sent me on the road and I had problem loosing the load coming back and I was pulled over and given an official warning and told next time I'll lose points. Being a P plater I only had 4 points, its a 3 point fine! The boss said "its ok, go for your green P's and you'll have 6 points so if you lose 3 thats no problem".

They also told me it was BS about me being responsible because its their car, but the law is I'm driving it dont matter who owns the car, its my loss! So with an attitude like that I walked

The 3rd place I lasted 2 days. They screwed me over on the long weekend, which wasnt a good start. I was told I start Tueasday, but they lied to me and dragged me in on the Friday (rang me on Friday morn and told me they had a sale and it'd e bgood learning, but I later found out otherwise). Then they dragged me in on saturday. I told them I had plans on going down the coast so I had to leave at 12:00

Well 4 pm came and I still couldnt go, then the supervisor told me to come in on Sunday because he told the boss I said i could work (without even asking me) and "If you dont show up I'll have to tell him you lied to me and said you could work"

As I found out it was because he gave the other staff the long weekend off because I was cheap wage wise!

Ever since been looking but Ive got a 2nd job interview tomorrow and another 2nd interview with someone else on Wed, so heres hoping

[Y2kGoofball]

back on topic ...

unemployed, well I'm hoping thats till tomorrow!

I finished year 12 last year, went on to start a traineeship (like a smaller version of an apprenticeship) but the company was mad dodgey, broke the law etc and I woke up to them so the training company that placed me there pulled me out before I took it further (I mean I coulda reported them big time for OHS, breaking the law etc etc)

Second place was fine, I loved it, I had more then enough $$$ for models I acctually brought most of my models this year when I was working there, but they sent me on the road and I had problem loosing the load coming back and I was pulled over and given an official warning and told next time I'll lose points. Being a P plater I only had 4 points, its a 3 point fine! The boss said "its ok, go for your green P's and you'll have 6 points so if you lose 3 thats no problem".

They also told me it was BS about me being responsible because its their car, but the law is I'm driving it dont matter who owns the car, its my loss! So with an attitude like that I walked

The 3rd place I lasted 2 days. They screwed me over on the long weekend, which wasnt a good start. I was told I start Tueasday, but they lied to me and dragged me in on the Friday (rang me on Friday morn and told me they had a sale and it'd e bgood learning, but I later found out otherwise). Then they dragged me in on saturday. I told them I had plans on going down the coast so I had to leave at 12:00

Well 4 pm came and I still couldnt go, then the supervisor told me to come in on Sunday because he told the boss I said i could work (without even asking me) and "If you dont show up I'll have to tell him you lied to me and said you could work"

As I found out it was because he gave the other staff the long weekend off because I was cheap wage wise!

Ever since been looking but Ive got a 2nd job interview tomorrow and another 2nd interview with someone else on Wed, so heres hoping

[dwarfs]

Originally posted by Y2kGoofball
back on topic ...

unemployed, well I'm hoping thats till tomorrow!

I finished year 12 last year, went on to start a traineeship (like a smaller version of an apprenticeship) but the company was mad dodgey, broke the law etc and I woke up to them so the training company that placed me there pulled me out before I took it further (I mean I coulda reported them big time for OHS, breaking the law etc etc)

Second place was fine, I loved it, I had more then enough $$$ for models I acctually brought most of my models this year when I was working there, but they sent me on the road and I had problem loosing the load coming back and I was pulled over and given an official warning and told next time I'll lose points. Being a P plater I only had 4 points, its a 3 point fine! The boss said "its ok, go for your green P's and you'll have 6 points so if you lose 3 thats no problem".

They also told me it was BS about me being responsible because its their car, but the law is I'm driving it dont matter who owns the car, its my loss! So with an attitude like that I walked

The 3rd place I lasted 2 days. They screwed me over on the long weekend, which wasnt a good start. I was told I start Tueasday, but they lied to me and dragged me in on the Friday (rang me on Friday morn and told me they had a sale and it'd e bgood learning, but I later found out otherwise). Then they dragged me in on saturday. I told them I had plans on going down the coast so I had to leave at 12:00

Well 4 pm came and I still couldnt go, then the supervisor told me to come in on Sunday because he told the boss I said i could work (without even asking me) and "If you dont show up I'll have to tell him you lied to me and said you could work"

As I found out it was because he gave the other staff the long weekend off because I was cheap wage wise!

Ever since been looking but Ive got a 2nd job interview tomorrow and another 2nd interview with someone else on Wed, so heres hoping

been through all of these jobs in one year?:D
good luck for your interviews.
what king of job are you after:p


cheers

[jess]

Still at skewl!!!!! Wanting to be a mechanical draughtsperson later.

[Maximus]

Soemone has been mining.

I am currently still a Structural Drafty, that and my missus being an accountant helps me pay for the expensive hobby or 1:18 collecting.

Jess, Stick with the Mechanical thing.
For the first few years you are on a pretty crap wage but it really goes up in leaps and bounds.

Cheers

James