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How to tell you ticked off a mathematician
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.
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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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