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General and Gaming => Off Topic => Topic started by: bikingjahuty on August 01, 2017, 02:28:53 pm
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I've always been curious what people do for a living around here, so naturally why not create a thread about it!
I'm a Network Engineer
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Computer instructor for disabled adults looking to enter the general workforce.
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I'm a registered nurse!
Alongside that job I'm also in graduate school getting my PhD in nursing.
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Hydraulics Engineer for a fortune 500 company
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I manage a comic book shop for the last ten years.
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Unfortunately, I'm unemployed at the moment.
I was an employment councelor/specialist for quite a few years, though. Kind of ironic in a way.
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I just finished my PhD in Philosophy and now I am engaged in a postdoctoral research program at Nagoya University.
I also teach foreign languages (mainly Portuguese and English) in some language schools and universities.
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Retail middle-management.
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Systems Engineer which means that I have to fix everything that uses electricity, well that's the stupid idea that my manager has.
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I'm a 911 dispatcher, and a firefighter/EMT
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I'm working on a ship as ETO - Electro-Technical Officer.
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Civil Engineer for a state agency that doesn't let me use their name on the internet. But I will tell you that I build Highways and I live in Arkansas. 8)
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Circulation manager at a university library :)
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Software Engineer/Developer.
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I build websites for a full-service advertising company, an example of my work can be found in my sig.
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Recently quit my job to study Japanese full-time with plans to take the top level proficiency test at the end of next year. I'll probably do something part time next year but i'm working towards a career in localization/translation/interpreting, hopefully with the Nintendo Treehouse^^
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Recently quit my job to study Japanese full-time with plans to take the top level proficiency test at the end of next year. I'll probably do something part time next year but i'm working towards a career in localization/translation/interpreting, hopefully with the Nintendo Treehouse^^
Oo, exciting! Good luck!
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Mental Health Therapist. I wrote quite a few research papers on video games and mental health while working towards my Master's degree :D
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RETIRED. Formerly petroleum industry pilot plant operator, U.S. Army CBR Operations NCO, gas chromatography laboratory technician, and finally, computer system programmer for a major oil company research division. Educational background: Chemical Engineering & Computer Science.
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BA (business analyst, not bad-ass...although that term works just as well) for the state of TN.
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Recently quit my job to study Japanese full-time with plans to take the top level proficiency test at the end of next year. I'll probably do something part time next year but i'm working towards a career in localization/translation/interpreting, hopefully with the Nintendo Treehouse^^
Oo, exciting! Good luck!
Thanks a lot! 一所懸命頑張る!
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Broadcast Engineer for a major TV station in Oklahoma. I get to tinker with all sorts of stuff from cameras and bonded cellular systems to high power transmitters and some of the helicopter equipment.
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I was a non commissioned officer for over a decade and am now studying to improve my career opportunities.
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Work at IBM as a Service Rep for most of the banks in the region.
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RETIRED. Formerly petroleum industry pilot plant operator, U.S. Army CBR Operations NCO, gas chromatography laboratory technician, and finally, computer system programmer for a major oil company research division. Educational background: Chemical Engineering & Computer Science.
Damn man, hope that you don't mind but how old are you ? :o
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Software Engineer/Developer.
Cool!
I am also a software engineer (for over 20 years). Most at work think of me as a Swiss Army Knife.
I can write the code, validate it, and build the data center it runs in all from scratch. Did just that for a company that makes streaming media players and TVs.
In fact I'm looking to hire another person or two with a proven reputation of doing the same. :)
I don't want to hijack the thread so PM me if any of you want more details.
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Software Engineer/Developer.
Cool!
I am also a software engineer (for over 20 years). Most at work think of me as a Swiss Army Knife.
I can write the code, validate it, and build the data center it runs in all from scratch. Did just that for a company that makes streaming media players and TVs.
In fact I'm looking to hire another person or two with a proven reputation of doing the same. :)
I don't want to hijack the thread so PM me if any of you want more details.
I applied there once. I was even contacted for more information. Turns out, they didn't want me. I can't imagine why a streaming media company didn't want a civil engineer. :o
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Software Engineer/Developer.
Cool!
I am also a software engineer (for over 20 years). Most at work think of me as a Swiss Army Knife.
I can write the code, validate it, and build the data center it runs in all from scratch. Did just that for a company that makes streaming media players and TVs.
In fact I'm looking to hire another person or two with a proven reputation of doing the same. :)
I don't want to hijack the thread so PM me if any of you want more details.
I applied there once. I was even contacted for more information. Turns out, they didn't want me. I can't imagine why a streaming media company didn't want a civil engineer. :o
Hehehehehe. I saw your application! Don't feel too bad brother. It's very competitive out here!
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Software Engineer/Developer.
Cool!
I am also a software engineer (for over 20 years). Most at work think of me as a Swiss Army Knife.
I can write the code, validate it, and build the data center it runs in all from scratch. Did just that for a company that makes streaming media players and TVs.
In fact I'm looking to hire another person or two with a proven reputation of doing the same. :)
I don't want to hijack the thread so PM me if any of you want more details.
I applied there once. I was even contacted for more information. Turns out, they didn't want me. I can't imagine why a streaming media company didn't want a civil engineer. :o
Hehehehehe. I saw your application! Don't feel too bad brother. It's very competitive out here!
I think I blew it when I told the nice lady that I knew absolutely nothing about software. ;)
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Software Engineer/Developer.
Cool!
I am also a software engineer (for over 20 years). Most at work think of me as a Swiss Army Knife.
I can write the code, validate it, and build the data center it runs in all from scratch. Did just that for a company that makes streaming media players and TVs.
In fact I'm looking to hire another person or two with a proven reputation of doing the same. :)
I don't want to hijack the thread so PM me if any of you want more details.
I applied there once. I was even contacted for more information. Turns out, they didn't want me. I can't imagine why a streaming media company didn't want a civil engineer. :o
Hehehehehe. I saw your application! Don't feel too bad brother. It's very competitive out here!
I think I blew it when I told the nice lady that I knew absolutely nothing about software. ;)
That's not true! You know the entire NES library!
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Unless it pays 6 figures and doesn't force me to relocate, I'm good.
I used to humor recruiters calling me but those two issues always come up.
All of my resumes and stuff on the web explicitly state that I'm not willing to relocate or commute to another city. They will call with "local" numbers but obviously be in a call center or trying to recruit for other parts of the country.
And I'm paid well, so quite frequently they are trying to fill lower level positions, or with companies that statistically underpay their employees... hence the recruiters... plus the high chance of being a contract or contract to hire role. It's usually their first question of what my salary is, which I refuse to answer, but I'll ask back what the pay range is and tell them that is way too low.
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All of my team makes well over six figures. And we pay above the industry average. But it's on site work. Lunches are catered and always free. Free snacks and beverages. Good range of health benefits (my son has Type 1 Diabetes and we are able to handle his medical costs without worry). We also give stock options (we are pre ipo.)
We offer relocation packages and one member of my team is a transplant from Florida and loving it here. He bikes to work everyday.
It's honestly the best job I've ever had. The hardest part is we set the bar really high. Some other places that means lots of overtime. Here it means we have great focus and proper priorities.
No politics, lots of autonomy, personal responsibility, etc. and you get to take home free hardware to test and keep all the time.
We do have recruiters and I work pretty closely with them.
We are growing so fast contacting, filtering, scheduling all the applicants myself would be a full time job.
Many folks can't believe it's really as good as it is but that's what happens when you hire the right people and have technically savvy leaders and solid business direction from top to bottom.
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Sounds like an exception to the rule. :D Enjoy it while you can! Been in similar situations twice and it turned on a dime. Once because of IPO and the other because an investment firm entered the picture.
Indeed. Nothing lasts forever. :) but for now it's a pretty sweet gig and we are actively looking for experienced testers, software engineers, and AWS dev ops and SREs.
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Awell, i grow plants.
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Awell, i grow plants.
What kinds?
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And I'm paid well, so quite frequently they are trying to fill lower level positions, or with companies that statistically underpay their employees... hence the recruiters... plus the high chance of being a contract or contract to hire role. It's usually their first question of what my salary is, which I refuse to answer, but I'll ask back what the pay range is and tell them that is way too low.
Funny thing, I ran a research study (cannot get in to the specifics due to an NDA) and I found it interesting after reviewing the data that actual hiring managers in the real world do not prefer the recruiter system and that they prefer to interview, hire, and set salary themselves based on the qualified candidate's experience/qualifications. And I agree with them.
do you have a place this study is published? or was it wholly funded by someone for their own gain? I love reading research articles and although it strays from my norm (science, medical, engineering) I would love to be able to read it if it would be possible.
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Awell, i grow plants.
What kinds?
For in your garden, we have over 600 different sorts of plants. (hmm, hope its understandable)
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Awell, i grow plants.
What kinds?
For in your garden, we have over 600 different sorts of plants. (hmm, hope its understandable)
I used to be a grounds keeper for an assisted living facility. Bough, installed and cared for many plants. climbing roses were my favorite.
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Awell, i grow plants.
What kinds?
For in your garden, we have over 600 different sorts of plants. (hmm, hope its understandable)
I used to be a grounds keeper for an assisted living facility. Bough, installed and cared for many plants. climbing roses were my favorite.
We grow them for the garden centers, and proffesional gardeners. So as soon as they start to grow most go, a few stays for the gardenars as they want a bigger plant, and then the next batch comes. We also have what we call the big pots where we have ornamental grasses, paeony, and lilium. And around x-mas we have the christmas trees. We dont grow those, but import them.
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I know I'm late to the party...
I work as a Analyst for Coca-Cola. I mostly find ways to save the company money.
Work with SQL, databases, Office Suite, SAP, all the usual suspects.
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i am freelancer, web designer
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I'm a hazmat driver I mostly deliver welding gasses,medical gasses and specialty gasses. everything from liquid to high pressure and poisonous gasses. Been doing this for 32 years 27 of those years with the same company.
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Now I am working in Australia as a carpenter. but goin to move to US.
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Now I am working in Australia as a carpenter. I get 20$ per hour. But soon I am going to move to NZ (bought a house there). I have heard that builders get good salary there, 25-45$ depending on experience. I have already found a good vacancy in Max Contracts (http://www.maxcontracts.co.nz/Careers/) . Soon I will be rich :)
Where at in NZ? North or South Island? I have a friends in Ashburton. It's south of Christchurch on the south island
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I'm a freelancer
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I'm a shop volunteer but some day I would like to work in a library.
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I've been a Remote Satellite TV Technician for 2 years now.
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I am currently looking for a job.
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I'm a Lab Tech.
I run tests and put numbers in databases.
Exciting stuff.
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I'm an office designer / project manager.
The best thing is that I work for myself from an office / gaming room at home :)
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I am in the Navy's Silent Service.
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BUMPED 4-15-2019
I'm a popular religious blogger and an electronics enthusiast
I don't work currently due to a lifelong illness, I don't even feel like playing video games anymore because of how sick I feel today. It's both mental and physical. Everyone will eventually feel this way, don't feel sorry for me what I am going through is same what a lot of you go through or will go through.