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Posted on 5/13/14 at 11:18 am to The Spleen
Posted on 5/13/14 at 11:18 am to The Spleen
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That goes for any corporate job, but seems to be extreme with ERAC
It's because they aren't beholden to any shareholders, and if you can make it into upper management, you are paid very well.
ETA: I have a lot of respect for how the family runs the business.
This post was edited on 5/13/14 at 11:20 am
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Posted on 5/13/14 at 11:29 am to StrawsDrawnAtRandom
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Not bad, does your work change seasonally? What's the worst part of the year; the best?
It does very much change seasonally.
March-October is the main part of vineyard season, from pruning to harvest. Each phase of that process has pro's and con's.
Early spring can be bad because you have to worry about frost. Pruning isn't much fun, it's usually kind of cold and not very pretty outside.
Late spring/early summer is a good time of the year. Just buds and little growth on the plants, no major concern for disease and weather's nice.
Mid summer has a lot of the harder labor and you've got to worry about disease and working in the heat.
Harvest is definitely the best time of the year. The weather is amazing, have lots to show for your work, winery is hopping, everything about it is the best.
Posted on 5/13/14 at 11:39 am to Stonehog
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What kind of wine do you guys specialize in? Options down here are limited due to the climate.
The Norton/Cynthiana is our state grape, so we do that one pretty well, most of the wineries around here do too.
We have a good relationship with Caymus Vineyards (multi billion dollar winery from California). Our owner goes there and their owner comes here once a year. His favorite of ours is our Vidal Blanc. It really is a great wine. Fermented in French Oak barrels with lemon grass and licorice.
My favorite of ours is a Chambourcin we call Old Bridge, which is a really underrated grape. It's really earthy, not too dry, with lots of layers and little spicy.
Posted on 5/13/14 at 11:41 am to CrimsonChin
I'm a frac engineer for an oil field service company.
Posted on 5/13/14 at 11:53 am to CrimsonChin
Chemical Engineering from A&M
Posted on 5/13/14 at 11:56 am to CrimsonChin
I work for a pharmaceutical company in product development. I started out of school on the "up-stream" development but switched to "down-stream" a couple years ago.
I received my undergrad and graduate degrees in Biochemistry from Mizzou, and spent my post-grad at tOSU.
I received my undergrad and graduate degrees in Biochemistry from Mizzou, and spent my post-grad at tOSU.
Posted on 5/13/14 at 12:19 pm to CrimsonChin
Im an investment banker and yes I have a degree in finance from Bama
Posted on 5/13/14 at 12:20 pm to SEC. 593
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Posted on 5/13/14 at 12:21 pm to 3andOut
frick ya
Posted on 5/13/14 at 12:27 pm to CrimsonChin
I do educational research. Masters degree in statistics.
Posted on 5/13/14 at 12:28 pm to TreyAnastasio
Banking and Finance degree.
I'm in the banking industry. Wallstreet type work.
I'm in the banking industry. Wallstreet type work.
Posted on 5/13/14 at 12:33 pm to CrimsonChin
I attended the University of Alabama for aerospace engineering but partied to much and flunked out. Went to Wallace State and got my associates in aviation/flight technology after which I attended Embry Riddle and received my aeronautics degree. I now fly for Caribbean Airlines, and while it is good money in a tropical environment the job security sucks.
Posted on 5/13/14 at 12:34 pm to Tantal
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Yeah, I coordinate the Citizens' Police Academy for my department.
How big is your city?
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There is also a certain classification of citizens
The "i'm related to (name redacted)" crowd?
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The school district also has a Law Enforcement program
interesting. More than McGruff or DARE type stuff sounds like. What kind of results do you get in actually getting kids to make it a career?
Posted on 5/13/14 at 12:42 pm to Sleeping Tiger
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Missouri.
Our area was the first designated wine district in the country.
Here's a view from the deck last fall.
I think I know where you work. Loved that whole area and several of the wineries. Big fan of some of the Chambourcins in the area, not a fan of Norton. Bleh.
This post was edited on 5/13/14 at 12:44 pm
Posted on 5/13/14 at 12:59 pm to CrimsonChin
I am a Project Manager for an Oil Tools manufacturer. Did 4 years as an Army Officer, got out and now I get to fly to Singapore (business class, otherwise it would be a 'have to' not 'get to') quarterly to meet with customers.
BA in Political Science.
BA in Political Science.
Posted on 5/13/14 at 1:06 pm to CrimsonChin
Former Navy nuke with an Associates degree in electronics. Navy experience and degree provide me with all the tools I need to do my job.
This post was edited on 5/13/14 at 1:17 pm
Posted on 5/13/14 at 1:23 pm to UMRealist
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Posted on 5/13/14 at 1:28 pm to CrimsonChin
Went to Middle Tennessee State
I'm a Commercial Insurance Broker
I'm a Commercial Insurance Broker
Posted on 5/13/14 at 1:35 pm to CrimsonChin
I own and operate a CSA farm. I went to school for it (have a B.S. in Agroecology), but to be honest there was no reason to get it, I could have easily learned everything I know by working for someone else and getting paid rather than going to school.
ETA: Originally went to Alabama for economics and finance, but did a lot of drugs and decided I'd rather farm.
ETA: Originally went to Alabama for economics and finance, but did a lot of drugs and decided I'd rather farm.
This post was edited on 5/13/14 at 1:38 pm
Posted on 5/13/14 at 1:49 pm to HempHead
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I own and operate a CSA farm.
What do you source?
Veggies & Fruit
Meat
Herbs & Honey
Eggs & Dairy
Flowers & Plants
Or a combination of several?
Pretty interesting alternative to the corporate farms and non organic methods of production.
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