What do/did you do for a living?

J wall - great question - I have enjoyed reading all of the replies. IMO - we are all Audiophiles - regardless of our budgets to spend on this hobby. I am 66 - just retired from being a Chemist - left the bench in 1984 and moved into sales and marketing. Lucked out and am still married to my original wife - 43 years and counting. I have pursued this hobby since college. First system was Dynaco amp and preamp, EPI speakers, and Advent cassette deck. Became a Magnapan owner in 1985 - now on my third set of Maggie’s - graduated to Krell integrates 10 years ago - on my third Krell - run two High Quality systems now - feed them both via my LUMIN T2. Updated my current costs all in for both systems I am around $20,000.  Very happy with both systems - my wife can hear the quality!! I lead a blessed life!

Enjoy the music!

This hobby of ours certainly encourages "champagne taste on a beer budget." As many previous posters have attested, this can be accomplished if you buy smartly, whether that be used equipment or new equipment purchased thru industry sources. Count yourself lucky if you have any industry contacts. Or, count yourself lucky if you have a friend on an unlimited budget that shares our hobby, so that you can see what can truly be achieved.. 

50 yo hospital based physician which is growing very tiresome in the current environment. Be safe.

I’m a letter carrier. I’ve been doing this for 25+ years. Hopefully the USPS will be around for another 3 1/2 years so I can make it to retirement. I also hope my body can make it another 3 1/2 years. Winters are getting tougher on these bones!

I have had alot of different jobs in my life .I'm now a private chauffeur  with my own customers but this coronavirus has crushed me.Alway been a stereo equipment buyer ,albums ,cds,tapes.I have plenty of time on my hands now I'm 68.