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shardian:
Variation: How to tell you pissed of  a Comp. Sci. major?

A. The check would be filled out in Klingon.  ;D

Todd H:
It's funny you guys mention forgetting this stuff. I have a degree in mathematics and graduated in 1995. I never did get a job in my field, becoming a computer instructor at a local college. I've found out recently that I've pretty much forgotten about everything I learned. Linear Algebra? Gone. Differentials? Gone. Euclidean and non-Euclidean Geometry? Gone. How sad is that?

ChadTower:

--- Quote from: shardian on November 18, 2008, 10:40:13 am ---Variation: How to tell you pissed of  a Comp. Sci. major?

A. The check would be filled out in Klingon.  ;D

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I never knew any of us that would know Klingon.  The Star Trek geeks were in EE.

I would probably fill it out in 6502 assembly.

shardian:

--- Quote from: Todd H on November 18, 2008, 10:42:58 am ---It's funny you guys mention forgetting this stuff. I have a degree in mathematics and graduated in 1995. I never did get a job in my field, becoming a computer instructor at a local college. I've found out recently that I've pretty much forgotten about everything I learned. Linear Algebra? Gone. Differentials? Gone. Euclidean and non-Euclidean Geometry? Gone. How sad is that?

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My degree is in ME. I am a glorified CAD technician though, so I have forgotten pretty much everything too. My job options were depressingly limited. I had 3 options:

1. Be a glorified supervisor that is salary, works ridiculous hours, and gets blamed for everything
2. Be a glorified CAD technician that gets to learn the construction biz, and get to practice basic hydraulic piping design.
3. Go back to school and get a Master's degree.

School was out because real life(TM) was in full effect. Supervisor was out because I didn't want to live at my job. I took this because it gave me a few years job experience as a resume booster.

If I would have knew what I REALLY would be doing with an ME degree, I would have NEVER went into Engineering.

Todd H:

--- Quote from: shardian on November 18, 2008, 10:56:21 am ---
--- Quote from: Todd H on November 18, 2008, 10:42:58 am ---It's funny you guys mention forgetting this stuff. I have a degree in mathematics and graduated in 1995. I never did get a job in my field, becoming a computer instructor at a local college. I've found out recently that I've pretty much forgotten about everything I learned. Linear Algebra? Gone. Differentials? Gone. Euclidean and non-Euclidean Geometry? Gone. How sad is that?

--- End quote ---

My degree is in ME. I am a glorified CAD technician though, so I have forgotten pretty much everything too. My job options were depressingly limited. I had 3 options:

1. Be a glorified supervisor that is salary, works ridiculous hours, and gets blamed for everything
2. Be a glorified CAD technician that gets to learn the construction biz, and get to practice basic hydraulic piping design.
3. Go back to school and get a Master's degree.

School was out because real life(TM) was in full effect. Supervisor was out because I didn't want to live at my job. I took this because it gave me a few years job experience as a resume booster.

If I would have knew what I REALLY would be doing with an ME degree, I would have NEVER went into Engineering.

--- End quote ---

I know how you feel. I keep kicking myself for not getting a computer science degree. I'd love to go back to school and get one but with a wife, child, and mortgage that ain't happening.

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