Author Topic: What do you do for a living?? (Read 27850 times)

tmasman · « **on:** August 01, 2003, 10:21:19 am »

I'm just curious about this one.
What do you all do for a living (you know... what you do when you're not working on your cabs)
Whether it's still in school, college, intern, or slave to your PHB!!!

Me

Network Admin / Programmer (Mainly in AutoLISP, PERL, PHP stuff...)
Always looking for a better opportunity elsewhere.

ok... Your turn!

Raleigh · « **Reply #1 on:** August 01, 2003, 10:31:38 am »

CPA - Auditor

nighthawk2099 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 01, 2003, 10:38:52 am »

Network Engineer

said7 · « **Reply #3 on:** August 01, 2003, 10:42:47 am »

Flash programmer/designer

www.said7.com

bionicbadger · « **Reply #4 on:** August 01, 2003, 11:05:54 am »

Security Analyst.
Policies, DRP/BRPs, Virus, Firewall/Network stuff.

Hoagie_one · « **Reply #5 on:** August 01, 2003, 11:18:05 am »

Lump on log

hyiu · « **Reply #6 on:** August 01, 2003, 11:19:47 am »

~~web surfer....~~

errr.... I mean.... programmer...

Frostillicus · « **Reply #7 on:** August 01, 2003, 11:31:16 am »

Graphic Designer

DeathMonk · « **Reply #8 on:** August 01, 2003, 11:33:48 am »

Network Admin/Sorta Programmer...

TheTick · « **Reply #9 on:** August 01, 2003, 11:40:31 am »

Right now? I get yelled at and wait for emails from Plano telling me they still haven't corrected the access problems.

I'm waiting for everyone else to finish their crap... but as soon as they are done, everyone will be waiting for me to finish (guess what I'll be doing the weekend). I'm actually at work right now, waiting for them to say "We fixed it.... get started NOW!!!"

I work at EDS as a Middleware Integrator, and am currently on a high profile project providing SeeBeyond support. I'm supposed to have started installation 2 weeks ago, perfomance testing is scheduled in another 3 weeks, and everyone is running around like chickens with their heads cut off, to reach a launch date in November.

And some jerks at Sun and SeeBeyond keep calling my cellphone (which is already 340 minutes past the free airtime) trying to get me chasing stuff, when change management restricts the from doing so.

I need some sleep....

Birdtales · « **Reply #10 on:** August 01, 2003, 11:48:28 am »

I work for the Government. As a Logistics and Technical Data Manager for all of the S-3B (Antisubmarine Warfare Aircraft) Publications.

Nailz · « **Reply #11 on:** August 01, 2003, 11:56:54 am »

I install SAN/NAS (Storage, both through switches and network attached) hardware and software, networking, and work on customer servers as well, Win2K, Sun, IBM, HP....

We got a lotta geeks in here.... although I shouldn't be surprised by that I suppose

rampy · « **Reply #12 on:** August 01, 2003, 12:00:51 pm »

Quote from: TheTick on August 01, 2003, 11:40:31 am

Right now? I get yelled at and wait for emails from Plano telling me they still haven't corrected the access problems.

I'm waiting for everyone else to finish their crap... but as soon as they are done, everyone will be waiting for me to finish (guess what I'll be doing the weekend). I'm actually at work right now, waiting for them to say "We fixed it.... get started NOW!!!"

I work at EDS as a Middleware Integrator, and am currently on a high profile project providing SeeBeyond support. I'm supposed to have started installation 2 weeks ago, perfomance testing is scheduled in another 3 weeks, and everyone is running around like chickens with their heads cut off, to reach a launch date in November.

And some jerks at Sun and SeeBeyond keep calling my cellphone (which is already 340 minutes past the free airtime) trying to get me chasing stuff, when change management restricts the from doing so.

I need some sleep....

I used to work for EDS, but I swear it was for the most retarded backwards client site ever... I never saw any fast moving squirrels, or planes built in the air.

I'm currently a technology coordinator for a smallish non-profit in hartford. I do a little bit of everything... but mostly web design, web application (php/mysql), network stuff, and arg the occasional desktop support thang...

*shrug*

rampy

TheTick · « **Reply #13 on:** August 01, 2003, 12:10:15 pm »

Uncle EDs hasn't changed much. This project has had the airplane commercial analogy applied cause we've been building some of the infrastructure without requirements in place (always a bad idea).

Still waiting....

At least they stopped yelling at me.

3dmacman · « **Reply #14 on:** August 01, 2003, 12:12:51 pm »

Graphic designer
www.slnewspaper.com

ErikRuud · « **Reply #15 on:** August 01, 2003, 12:16:24 pm »

Senior/Programmer Analyst for TransUnion LLC.

Originally working in COBOL/DB2/CICS on an MVS mainframe.

Now working with UDB, AIX, Java, JavaScript, Informatica Power Center, Brio Intelligence, Win2000, and WinNT

jakejake28 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 01, 2003, 12:19:05 pm »

java, c++ and vb hacker, codecracker, slacker

PacManFan · « **Reply #17 on:** August 01, 2003, 12:38:07 pm »

C++ / VB / ASM / 3D software engineer programmer / staff scientist for SimQuest www.simquest.com
I also do some freelance c++/ and HW/SW design.

-PMF

P-Funk · « **Reply #18 on:** August 01, 2003, 12:48:30 pm »

Electronics technician in Deadhorse Alaska.

SirPeale · « **Reply #19 on:** August 01, 2003, 01:04:23 pm »

Stay-At-Home Dad

MameMaster! · « **Reply #20 on:** August 01, 2003, 01:42:59 pm »

VP National Sales

NYC Ad agency.

The MameMaster!

nighthawk2099 · « **Reply #21 on:** August 01, 2003, 01:43:05 pm »

I need that job, but my wife can't seem to find the right job to make what I make.... oh well.... I can dream..

mrhowell · « **Reply #22 on:** August 01, 2003, 01:47:19 pm »

Computer guy for a K-12 school system. 75 schools plus the local prison (the inmates always ask if they can have my screwdriver ). Right now we're trying to get VOIP and a huge wireless project going. Low pay but great benefits.

rampy · « **Reply #23 on:** August 01, 2003, 01:51:38 pm »

Quote from: mrhowell on August 01, 2003, 01:47:19 pm

Computer guy for a K-12 school system. 75 schools plus the local prison (the inmates always ask if they can have my screwdriver ). Right now we're trying to get VOIP and a huge wireless project going. Low pay but great benefits.

I'm not sure what to make of a guy that works in a prison with "great benefits" ?? do they give you free soap on a rope?

(oh i'm just teasing... I've done the school support thing before and know's what he means) =P

Rampy

Nannuu · « **Reply #24 on:** August 01, 2003, 02:08:58 pm »

Mechanical Engineer. Lockheed Martin, wire harness installation design on F-16.
Not nearly as interesting or fun as it may sound.
I guarantee routing wires in my cab will be a lot more fun!

TalkingOctopus · « **Reply #25 on:** August 01, 2003, 02:15:04 pm »

Computer Science Undergrad Student at the University of Michigan, (Next year will be my second year).

Right now I have an internship at Kraftfoods.

Unfortunately my cab will stay at parent's house when I go back to school

. They live far away from school too.

tmasman · « **Reply #26 on:** August 01, 2003, 02:20:00 pm »

I was also seeing how many people would be answering this question while still at work... (Not that I'm inoscent or anything...) Hm... I guess I'm not the only slacker in the bunch surfing & posting to message boards while I'm supposed to be working.
Although lately this site is the only one I check up on during the day...
Ebay is one of the other sites I frequent at home... 2 guesses for what categories I frequent the most... gee, they would have anything to do with the topic for this forum would they??? hehe... this stuff is taking over my life! (Not that I'm complaining... this is fun stuff!)

Dave_K. · « **Reply #27 on:** August 01, 2003, 02:33:00 pm »

Software Engineer at IBM Research (currently working in large scale text data analytics and soap/webservices). And yes I'm stealing a couple cycles while catching up on BYOAC.

AlanS17 · « **Reply #28 on:** August 01, 2003, 02:34:57 pm »

I'm a Computer Information Systems student at the University of Texas - Pan American (graduating in December).

I also work for a local EDC (economic development) taking care of their network. Only problem is that if nothing is wrong then I don't have much to do. At this rate I'm going to work myself out of a job just in time to graduate.

Hoagie_one · « **Reply #29 on:** August 01, 2003, 03:36:16 pm »

I'm humbled by teh careers presented here. I feel in adaquate

AlanS17 · « **Reply #30 on:** August 01, 2003, 03:58:05 pm »

Well my major is in computers, and I like to think I know what's going on. However, when I see some of the resumes here I'm like... "uhhh... yeah ok". I can hold my own, but I'm certainly not at the top of this list of technically-minded people. My experience is limited to Microsoft PC/servers, basic programming, and some networking.

However, everyone has their specialty. I've found that I really hold my own in these forums in regards to my experience with woodworking, tools, and all things physical.

It's almost difficult for me (a computer professional) to accept that there are SO many more people out there better qualified, but I'm still learning. In the meantime I've got my own tricks up my sleeve. You gotta look at things in perspective. People are usually their own worst critic and you probably don't give yourself enough credit.

(I probably give myself too much credit cuz nobody else will.)

tmasman · « **Reply #31 on:** August 01, 2003, 04:06:37 pm »

Quote from: Hoagie_one on August 01, 2003, 11:18:05 am

Lump on log

Quote from: Hoagie_one on August 01, 2003, 03:36:16 pm

I feel in adaquate

Well...
I'm sure you work hard, and I bet you are quite the impressive lump on that log.
I bet that log never had such an impressive lump.

OK... OK... I'll stop...

Mike · « **Reply #32 on:** August 01, 2003, 04:18:39 pm »

Title: MIS Manager
what I do: Fully responsible for network and phone system, developing ERP addons and full systems in VB, C++, and Progress and Modifying erp systems, Hardware consultation for customers, ERP Implementation and training for customers, Purchasing manager, and Database Administration. Basically I try to stuff a gallon of crap in a one quart bucket.

SNAAAKE · « **Reply #33 on:** August 01, 2003, 04:31:26 pm »

I am a pimp !

(wait a second,I used to be one)
Now I go to college(part time).Major in computer science.
I just started and its a long way to go

.

I wanna be a graphic designer though..just like frosty

.
Wonder what I have to do to be one.....

Luxury · « **Reply #34 on:** August 01, 2003, 05:42:27 pm »

Animator/Designer

SirPoonga · « **Reply #35 on:** August 01, 2003, 05:56:48 pm »

Are there people who AREN'T programmers, designers, admins, or electronics here

Current doing nothing

WAS a systems enginner for IBM and a software developer for a startup.

AlanS17 · « **Reply #36 on:** August 01, 2003, 05:59:05 pm »

Quote from: SirPoonga on August 01, 2003, 05:56:48 pm

Are there people who AREN'T programmers, designers, admins, or electronics here

Current doing nothing
WAS a systems enginner for IBM and a software developer for a startup.

Think of our hobby. Now... what do you think?

Smack · « **Reply #37 on:** August 01, 2003, 06:02:08 pm »

Geriatric Case Manager

TheTick · « **Reply #38 on:** August 01, 2003, 06:06:31 pm »

Quote from: AlanS17 on August 01, 2003, 03:58:05 pm

It's almost difficult for me (a computer professional) to accept that there are SO many more people out there better qualified, but I'm still learning. In the meantime I've got my own tricks up my sleeve. You gotta look at things in perspective. People are usually their own worst critic and you probably don't give yourself enough credit.

I know exactly how that feels. At my last job I was the "Techno Pimp" (or IT God if you please). Now I'm the little ---steaming pile of meadow muffin--- that always says "What!?"

Keep in mind you're coming out of college and working with guys that have been doing this for 20 years. Just learn what you can from them and go from there.

spidermonkey · « **Reply #39 on:** August 01, 2003, 06:08:09 pm »

I was a tig welder

for ten years for a company that designed prototype aluminum and magnesium racing wheels. Had to stop as directed by my eye doctor because of gradually deteriorating eye site.

Since then I have been an overhead door installer and now I am a troubleshooter for electronic problems with commercial and residential electric door openers and infared photocell sensors. Pretty boring job as homeowners AND "professional" installers call and ask the stupidest questions.


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