Author Topic: OFF TOPIC, just out of curiosity... (Read 6738 times)

youonlylivetwice · « **on:** August 03, 2005, 12:35:07 PM »

Please don't rip me for asking this, but what is everyone's "day job" ?

I am always fascinated in my other hobbies by the people that are brought together over a common goal or interest.
I am curious if most of you are in food service or restaurant management, or from all different professional backgrounds?
I noticed the new member thread is a great place to say hi, but most people don't mention what they do, it goes straight to more important things.... PIZZA!

Thanks!

Ronzo · « **Reply #1 on:** August 03, 2005, 01:22:44 PM »

I work for a major computer/electronics manufacturer and handle large corporate customer service issues.

Sour_Jax · « **Reply #2 on:** August 03, 2005, 04:16:30 PM »

I work for Baxter Healthcare the largest manufacturer of medication delivery (IV) and renal systems in the world.

youonlylivetwice · « **Reply #3 on:** August 03, 2005, 04:23:53 PM »

nytxn,

It doesn't take a NASA Engineer to guess you mean Dell, hey? I do business with Dell fairly regularly. I work for one of the largest law firms in the country in a financial/business role.

Ronzo · « **Reply #4 on:** August 03, 2005, 05:06:45 PM »

Quote from: youonlylivetwice on August 03, 2005, 04:23:53 PM

nytxn,

It doesn't take a NASA Engineer to guess you mean Dell, hey? I do business with Dell fairly regularly. I work for one of the largest law firms in the country in a financial/business role.

Shhhh! It's a seekwet!

scampi · « **Reply #5 on:** August 04, 2005, 02:10:42 AM »

I import and sell industrial TFT Displays from PDA size to 21 inch direct from Korea and Taiwan and help engineers design in my panels for inflight entertainment, kiosks, etc. But my real job is being a dad for my 4 kids.,,which is why I make a lot of pizza, hehe

Pizzaholic · « **Reply #6 on:** August 04, 2005, 02:57:11 PM »

I run a heart-lung machine at my local hospital.
Pizzaholic

Bubba Kuhn · « **Reply #7 on:** August 05, 2005, 02:34:29 AM »

I am a retired chef and pizza maker who just can't quit. I keep a little shop with no seating as my culinary art gallery. I am a culinary artists who works the art of the craft for pleasure now. Mine and my clients. No longer paying a bank note or making payroll and here the customer is seldom right and if I don't want to I don't serve you. Here you appreciate the art of the craft or go hungry. It is good to be king

In my spare time I build websites. This is a fascinating pass time. Did you know that there are close to 100 parameters for an index page to be well ranked by google? My webmasters web site is http://www.atomsmiths.com .
Anyone need any web work? Learning Linux now. Time to close the WINDOWS and keep out the bugs, pests, worms and viruses.

piroshok · « **Reply #8 on:** August 06, 2005, 08:01:27 AM »

I'm a commodities (goods) trader wheat, meats, oils,timber,sea foods, you name it

lilbuddypizza · « **Reply #9 on:** August 08, 2005, 06:52:34 AM »

Health Inspector for the Gov't.
I have been surrounded by, or worked in, the food business all my life.

Randy · « **Reply #10 on:** August 08, 2005, 12:02:13 PM »

Currently working on a White Paper for the next generation Nuclear power plants.

Randy

scott r · « **Reply #11 on:** August 08, 2005, 12:20:57 PM »

record producer, recording engineer, musician

Steve · « **Reply #12 on:** August 08, 2005, 01:25:08 PM »

Senior Network Specialist for the University of Richmond.

itsinthesauce · « **Reply #13 on:** August 08, 2005, 06:32:52 PM »

Franchisor of Cardsmart card and gift shops. Been in this business too long. Working on opening my own Pizza Restaurant, next year. Going with a Franchise called Vito and Nicks. Check it out at www.vitoandnicks.com . An old Chicago south side family owned pizzaria with a great product. Let me know your thoughts.

PizzaBrewer · « **Reply #14 on:** August 09, 2005, 09:08:08 AM »

Brewmaster. Although unfortunately currently unemployed.

I'd love to open a pizzeria, perhaps a pizzeria/brewpub. It would be pretty easy to do if I only had the money! ;-)

bigriver · « **Reply #15 on:** August 09, 2005, 10:31:30 AM »

Quote from: itsinthesauce on August 08, 2005, 06:32:52 PM

Franchisor of Cardsmart card and gift shops. Been in this business too long. Working on opening my own Pizza Restaurant, next year. Going with a Franchise called Vito and Nicks. Check it out at www.vitoandnicks.com . An old Chicago south side family owned pizzaria with a great product. Let me know your thoughts.

Small franchise, it could be a great growth opportunity in the right location. Do they offer any help with site selection/area demographics/marketing?

Oh, and I've been a long time lurker here. Haven't done the proper introductions. But, love making/eating pizza. Mostly mix doughs by feel, no set formula. I sell commodities when I'm not making pizza!

youonlylivetwice · « **Reply #16 on:** August 09, 2005, 10:44:36 AM »

Itsinthesauce,
What is it you are "buying" with the franchise? I mean for you personally...? Are you after the name, the product, the processes, the marketing support? Are you in a location where name recognition will help you sell the product?

you mentioned people thought's, and I think what it is you are after in the franchise agreement that matter's quite a bit. Best of luck with it, if you are in chicago I'd stop in sometime!

itsinthesauce · « **Reply #17 on:** August 09, 2005, 10:46:02 AM »

Pretty much. I'm actually helping out in that area, as that's what I do for Cardsmart. Biggest problem is high rents. You can pick your location, but these Landlords are nuts.

Welcome aboard!

itsinthesauce · « **Reply #18 on:** August 09, 2005, 10:48:59 AM »

Twice, Their name is well known on the South Side, but they are getting requests to open stores from many people who have relocated to other states...Fl, DE, CA, AZ, etc.

The product is excellent and support as well. Thanks for your thoughts.

TimEggers · « **Reply #19 on:** August 17, 2005, 01:08:40 AM »

I operate/set up Multi-Spindle Automatic Bar Feed Screw Machines (currently Wickmen and Warner Swasey).

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