What do/did you do for a living?

Electronics engineer and software designer now retired, former designer/manufacturer of audiophile cables. An audiophile for more than 40 years.

I'm a lawyer and have spent a lot of time in private practice as well as in government. Served as a state prosecutor and US Attorney for seven years. I currently run the agency that houses the prison system, state police and other criminal justice agencies in my state. I'm 66 and at least semi retirement is on the horizon 

Bought a decent system many years ago when I was young and single. Just standard (cheap) consumer stuff during the kid years. Got back into hifi a few years ago- kids raised and house to myself. I've put together a system that I enjoy and make it a point to spend time with it every day.

Retired Dental Technician found work all over the world quite easily and ended up in SE Asia where I was General Director of a large 1200 man dental lab in Vietnam.  I retired at 55 and do part time baking for the local expat community. 
I’ve been into Audio since late 80,s my first real system was Pass X350, AR Ref 1, Accuphase A75 and Dunlavy SC 4 . 

I have two daughter 5 & 6 and I take and pick them up from school daily with English classes on weekends. 

@mammothguy54 

"I then went to work directly for Alpine and climbed the corporate ladder.  I managed the Western states for sales & distribution and the sales force."

I still have my Car Audio Nationals jacket.  And, the trophy.

I stumbled and fell into a career in audio after the economy shouted outloud that my pursuits of "an architect in training" ambitiion was over. 51 years later, I hit the eject button, and here I am. I figured out, early on, that’s it better/cheaper to buy real estate for my location(s) than lease it. My career as a commericlal property manager was much more lucrative than "audio guru." I did manage to receive a speaker patent in 1990.

Today, my tech of 25+ years and I spend one day a week trying to keep good audio gear from going into the dumpster. It’s what I call my "involuntary not-for-profit organization", but the look on people’s faces when equipment they have a strong emotional attachment to come back to life is very rewarding.

I founded YOUniteUSA a few years ago to indentify, acknoweldge and celebrate our comment links and connections. I am involed with a number of "unite" and "depolarizing" groups. Was a delegate with a group of 600 (equal number of "reds" and "blues") who met in Gettysburg in early July. Learned something(s).

Most of my quality time is spent trying not to disappoint my kids/grandkids, and keeping the continous love story between myself and wife of 30+ years a major attraction.