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What do you guys do for a living?
6 year(s) ago • 19588 views • 214 replies
MRBlack beltVerified
2 year(s) ago
Currently a software architect and development manager for financial companies.
I wish BJJ was more of my full time work, but it isn’t. I can’t say it’s a hobby either because I train, teach, and compete much more than the hobbyist.
I wish BJJ was more of my full time work, but it isn’t. I can’t say it’s a hobby either because I train, teach, and compete much more than the hobbyist.
NWBlack beltVerified
1 year(s) ago
Grant writer at a youth development nonprofit
FBBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
1 year(s) ago
Just BJJ
TRPurple beltVerifiedScotland
1 year(s) ago
Whisky Labeling!
CBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
1 year(s) ago
Thanks to corona I had to switch to IT support. Been stuck doing this since that.
Opening my private dojo for private/PT classes in a few months. Let's see how that goes.
Opening my private dojo for private/PT classes in a few months. Let's see how that goes.
GHBlack beltVerified
1 year(s) ago
I repair MFPs for a living but training and teaching Jiu-jitsu is my passion.
WMBlack belt 5th degreeVerified
1 year(s) ago
I used to shine shoes,
Then I sold candies.
I mowed lawns.
Shoveled snow.
I got a great job, I learned how to make hamburgers.
Then I learned how to fry chicken.
I learned how to do odd jobs.
Corporate Jobs.
Jobs for Cash.
Jobs for favors.
I started my own business.
I failed, failed, failed.
Then, I won, won, won.
Then I lost it all.
And, gained it back again.
The most fun belt was always the white belt.
"Jean, Jean made a Machine,
Jo, Jo, Made it Go.
But, Art, Art, Blew a Fart,
And Blew the Whole Damn Thing Apart."
Anyway, if it pays, sometimes, I can use the work.
Then I sold candies.
I mowed lawns.
Shoveled snow.
I got a great job, I learned how to make hamburgers.
Then I learned how to fry chicken.
I learned how to do odd jobs.
Corporate Jobs.
Jobs for Cash.
Jobs for favors.
I started my own business.
I failed, failed, failed.
Then, I won, won, won.
Then I lost it all.
And, gained it back again.
The most fun belt was always the white belt.
"Jean, Jean made a Machine,
Jo, Jo, Made it Go.
But, Art, Art, Blew a Fart,
And Blew the Whole Damn Thing Apart."
Anyway, if it pays, sometimes, I can use the work.
IMBlue beltVerified
1 year(s) ago
I work in higher education. Fundraising, partnership building, organizational development, programming and engagement for donors.
JUBlack beltVerified
1 year(s) ago
I'm a therapist. I own my own practice. I do telehealth only, so I don't really have to leave the house much unless I'm headed to the gym or doing something for/with my kids. Maybe once a year the wife and I get to have a date. So yeah, I'm stuck in a home office that's really just a walk in closet essentially from 9am to 9pm.
EVBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
1 year(s) ago
I am self-employed in my main profession and during the day I work as a sports manager who carries out assignments for both private individuals and the federal government. Every evening I teach 3 hours in different martial arts.
MGBlack belt 3rd degreeVerified
JCPurple beltVerified
1 year(s) ago
Done lots of things over the years. Spent about 10 years as an auto mechanic after 9/11 when the job market for engineers was trash. Worked at a lab testing construction materials for 12 years and spent the last 3 as a test engineer for a construction equipment manufacturer. I get to destroy the creations of others, dump the pile of pieces on their desk, and let them figure out what went wrong.
JUBlack beltVerified
1 year(s) ago
Done lots of things over the years. Spent about 10 years as an auto mechanic after 9/11 when the job market for engineers was trash. Worked at a lab testing construction materials for 12 years and spent the last 3 as a test engineer for a construction equipment manufacturer. I get to destroy the creations of others, dump the pile of pieces on their desk, and let them figure out what went wrong.
So you get to break other peoples toys for a living? I took the wrong classes in college man...
JCPurple beltVerified
1 year(s) ago
So you get to break other peoples toys for a living? I took the wrong classes in college man...
Yes, pretty much. We're all on the same team, but it's my job to make sure their designs work properly and are durable enough to survive out in the world.
MGBlack beltVerified
1 year(s) ago
Worked security for private companies and the government before joining the military. Was an armour officer in the CAF. I have a butt load of schooling which focused on sports science and performance which I hope to use someday. Presently studying for the MCAT. Oh and I teach grappling and haven’t paid for a membership since 2009, so that’s something.
NWBlack beltVerified
1 year(s) ago
Grant writer for a youth nonprofit
KGBrown beltVerified
1 year(s) ago
I'm a real estate broker.
MBlack beltVerified
1 year(s) ago
I've been in the aviation industry since around 1989, starting out as a jet engine mechanic in the military. After transitioning out of uniform, I continued in the field and now work on the engineering side—essentially guiding others on how to fix the engines. Still supporting military aviation, just now as a civilian.
BBPurple beltVerified
1 year(s) ago
I work for an internet service provider on the operations side of things. Spend most of my time on the networking side of things - installing and configuring core routers, aggregation switches, firewalls, etc, some sysadmin stuff, some coding here and there ( python mostly ). Little bit of everything.
CGPurple beltVerified
1 year(s) ago
I run my own company doing video production - primarily shooting music videos for metal bands - as well as freelance video editing for YouTubers in the music space. As of 2023 I also co-own and run a BJJ gym alongside my black belt co-owner. I love both jobs, I'm really lucky that I enjoy what I do and that they both allow me to have a lot of freedom with my time and schedule.
PBlack beltVerified
1 year(s) ago
I am an IT consultant
MRBlue beltVerified
11 month(s) ago
Retail manager for a clothing store 😊 and a mom of 2!
AHPurple beltVerified
11 month(s) ago
I work as a patent examiner in the European Patent Office and once or twice a year I teach preparatory courses for the qualifying exam for European patent pttorneys
EKBlue beltVerified
11 month(s) ago
I'm a publishing editor, working with textbooks for the teacher training programmes at unis and polys.
JPBrown beltVerified
11 month(s) ago
Federal security contract Site Manager.
CBlack belt 1st degreeVerified
11 month(s) ago
Thanks to corona I had to switch to IT support. Been stuck doing this since that. Opening my private dojo for private/PT classes in a few months. Let's see how that goes.
So, still working in IT, but the job security is bonkers.
Private gym is slowly shaping up, but I did crack the floor by dropping 80 kilos from 2,5 meters. The 3 cm thick rubber padding is awesome, but the way the floor is made does not support such impact. I need to find time to get a new, more durable floor. The garage has all my mats and I''ve done privates with former clients and also my students. The space works really well for it.
So if anybody wants to visit and learn some potato style jiu-jitsu, send me a message. Or if you want to host me, that's possible too. :)
Private gym is slowly shaping up, but I did crack the floor by dropping 80 kilos from 2,5 meters. The 3 cm thick rubber padding is awesome, but the way the floor is made does not support such impact. I need to find time to get a new, more durable floor. The garage has all my mats and I''ve done privates with former clients and also my students. The space works really well for it.
So if anybody wants to visit and learn some potato style jiu-jitsu, send me a message. Or if you want to host me, that's possible too. :)
JHBlack beltVerified
11 month(s) ago
Run the gym, teach BJJ, and stream a game called DayZ on YouTube.
JBlack beltVerified
10 month(s) ago
I own a gym, and teach in the Philippines. I am currently implementing an outreach program with local highschools and a charity project with one of my students
JVBlack beltVerified
6 month(s) ago
I practice law in Texas. My main practice areas are criminal defense, commercial debt collection, and First Amendment litigation.
VBlack belt 2nd degreeVerified
6 month(s) ago
I'm a VOIP engineer, specializing in analyzing packet captures. To resolve problems.
