What do you do for a living?

cooldude1 · 11-27-2021, 04:20 PM

I know this forum is heavily geared towards enthusiasts, but surely I’m not the only one who considers a $70k car expensive, let alone fully loaded $90k+ M50’s. So that got me curious, what kind of jobs/work do others do to be able to afford not one but often two cars at these price points?

(No intention to be rude, just a general question)

allinon72 · 11-27-2021, 04:21 PM

I build automatic car washes. Bring on the hate!!

nZtiZia · 11-27-2021, 04:28 PM

i "pass gass"

ajfriedm87 · 11-27-2021, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nZtiZia

i "pass gass"

Im on the other side of the drape from the folks who Pass Gas. Assuming you pass gas while updating your stocks and playing sudoku

The Libertine · 11-27-2021, 04:31 PM

Negotiate contracts for sale of Medical Devices.

dynamic · 11-27-2021, 04:43 PM

Fully retired at 62(3 yrs ago). Owned multiple businesses and commercial properties, cashed my chips at the perfect time. Converted the majority of my assets from liquidation to equites which have exploded. Life is very good. I am blessed.

TurtleBoy · 11-27-2021, 04:43 PM

Retired at 50 from a career in IT, consulted for a little over three years, tried not working for 8 months and just doing hobbies, got bored and drove wife crazy, started working at WalMart and everyone is happy.

TXSchnee · 11-27-2021, 04:45 PM

I am a Stay at Home Mom, my husband works in tech. I make all the car decisions and am the enthusiast, rather have a nice car than jewelry or purses. Was an insurance adjuster prior to kids.

Protocol_10 · 11-27-2021, 04:46 PM

Sell BMW's. My X5 M50i was only within my budget because I got a 25k employee discount

I got it for my 24th birthday, it's worth every penny

dynamic · 11-27-2021, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TurtleBoy

Retired at 50 from a career in IT, consulted for a little over three years, tried not working for 8 months and just doing hobbies, got bored and drove wife crazy, started working at WalMart and everyone is happy.

Good for you Man. Sounds as if life has been good for you too.
I am thinking about taking a part time, pressureless job also. Recently applied for an aircraft fueler position which I did when I was a college kid and another at nearby car dealer. Going from full time plus to no work at all in a short period of time is a bit of a shocker. I did not want to retire to a bar stool like so many guys do. An abundance of free time can get your ass in a real pickel.

TurtleBoy · 11-27-2021, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dynamic

Good for you Man. Sounds as if life has been good for you also.
I am thinking about taking a part time, pressureless job also. Recently applied for an aircraft fueler position which I did when I was a college kid and another at nearby car dealer. Going from full time plus to no work at all in a short period of time is a bit of a shocker. I did not want to retire to a bar stool like so many guys do. An abundance of free time can get your ass in a real pickel.

Yes, I have been lucky. Being able to leave your work at work is a great thing and something I had not done in many years. Unfortunately every so often I'm talked into going full time and taking a management slot while they work on filling it. During those periods, currently in one, I fall back into my old routine and throw myself into my work but am looking forward to putting a case of beans on the shelf being my most stressful event of the day.

Good luck with your quest.

IFlyX5 · 11-27-2021, 05:14 PM

I flip burgers at the big M.

Auricom · 11-27-2021, 05:28 PM

Automotive & mobility CX leader/designer/engineer, BMW X5 enthusiast and contributor

YuicyYumboYack · 11-27-2021, 05:30 PM

I post useless comments on Bimmerpost.

allinon72 · 11-27-2021, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by YuicyYumboYack

I post useless comments on Bimmerpost.

I moonlight in that industry from time to time.

ted920 · 11-27-2021, 05:52 PM

Investor

G07xG80 · 11-27-2021, 06:39 PM

Union Construction in the big N Y C. / Investor

Doc5513 · 11-27-2021, 08:00 PM

I thought it was just on the Rolex forum where guys asked this question 🥴🤣

bandersen · 11-27-2021, 08:00 PM

As little as possible.

I'm sorry, I meant Wall Street.

mannym122 · 11-27-2021, 09:18 PM

Licensed plumbing & fire protection contractor in NYC. Also a mechanical (MEP) engineer that worked as a consultant/designer for a few years but I prefer the construction aspect of the industry.

parkstr8 · 11-27-2021, 10:13 PM

CPG executive - spouse Amazon Exec.

In my other life - I'd like to be a billionaire philanthropist with Agent 47 tendencies/skills and a 007 license working with the Old Guard to clean up the world a bit.

TGTBTU · 11-27-2021, 11:07 PM

HR business partner for a national automotive service company.

11-27-2021, 04:20 PM	#1
cooldude1 New Member 4 Rep 8 Posts Drives: Toyota Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	What do you do for a living? I know this forum is heavily geared towards enthusiasts, but surely I’m not the only one who considers a $70k car expensive, let alone fully loaded $90k+ M50’s. So that got me curious, what kind of jobs/work do others do to be able to afford not one but often two cars at these price points? (No intention to be rude, just a general question)
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TurtleBoy General 13259 Rep 19,777 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 40i,2021 M340i Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Retired at 50 from a career in IT, consulted for a little over three years, tried not working for 8 months and just doing hobbies, got bored and drove wife crazy, started working at WalMart and everyone is happy. __________________ 2021 BMW G20 M340i xDrive - Verde Ermes/Black - 03/2024.40 2019 BMW G05 X5 xDrive40i - Phytonic Blue/Cognac - 11/2023.50
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TXSchnee Major 1315 Rep 1,384 Posts Drives: 2024 XM Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I am a Stay at Home Mom, my husband works in tech. I make all the car decisions and am the enthusiast, rather have a nice car than jewelry or purses. Was an insurance adjuster prior to kids. __________________ 2024 BMW XM 2023 Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo 4S 2023 BMW iX M60 (sold) 2020 Porsche Cayenne E Hybrid (sold) 2018 X3 M40i (sold)
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Protocol_10 Private First Class 248 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 2024 BMW iX M60 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Sell BMW's. My X5 M50i was only within my budget because I got a 25k employee discount I got it for my 24th birthday, it's worth every penny
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IFlyX5 First Lieutenant 237 Rep 372 Posts Drives: '21 X5 s40i, '22 X5 x45e Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I flip burgers at the big M. __________________ 2021 G05 X5 s40i Phytonic Blue \| Ivory White Vernasca \| Anthracite-Brown Poplar Matte Trim 2015 F10 535i M-Sport Space Gray \| Black Nappa (Gone)
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Auricom Brigadier General 4362 Rep 4,246 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 xDrive40i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: DMV iTrader: (0)	Automotive & mobility CX leader/designer/engineer, BMW X5 enthusiast and contributor __________________ Current BMWs - '20 X5 xDrive40i M Sport, '20 BMW M550i \| Past BMWs - '03 E39 540iT M Sport, '06 E53 4.8is, '11 E70 M Sport LCI
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