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Title: What line of work are you in?
Post by: Rman on October 23, 2007, 05:05:49 PM: I want to get you know you guys and few girls here better. What do you guys do to earn an honest buck?

I work as technical support and client services lead at a small web-based software company.
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Post by: Mr. Gundam on October 23, 2007, 05:07:45 PM: I'm a school psychologist.
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Post by: demi on October 23, 2007, 05:09:31 PM: Headhunter
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Post by: The Sceneman on October 23, 2007, 05:09:40 PM: Im an export clerk for a large shipping line. The money is good but the work is zzzzzz. Im studying for a diploma of Web Design next year, which should be a more lucrative and fun profession
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on October 23, 2007, 05:14:56 PM: Welfare pirate
Title: Re: What line of work are you in?
Post by: T234 on October 23, 2007, 05:17:28 PM: Forum Troller.

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Title: Re: What line of work are you in?
Post by: Mupepe on October 23, 2007, 05:20:30 PM: security systems designer/manager woo gay
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Post by: bluemax on October 23, 2007, 05:20:48 PM: Student IT technician for 2 more months. Then hopefully Junior Software Engineer/Programmer.
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Post by: T234 on October 23, 2007, 05:23:00 PM: Quote from: bluemax on October 23, 2007, 05:20:48 PM
Student IT technician for 2 more months. Then hopefully Junior Software Engineer/Programmer.
Bluemax does the exact same shit I do, only more of it. He gets a nametag, parking (maybe), and higher wages.
Title: Re: What line of work are you in?
Post by: cubicle47b on October 23, 2007, 05:33:39 PM: I can pretty much make up my own title. Senior programmer, software engineer, DBA, w/e. I'm the lead programmer on two $30K (extremely overpriced) bank products. I created one and took over lead of the other when the previous lead left (the one I created hasn't been changed outside of the class that interacts with active directory in over a year). I also do most of the technical customer support for both, do installs+updates for one, and a bunch of other IT crap. Right now I'm configuring the web server that's going to replace our current one.

Hopefully I'll be a database coordinator at the local university in January.
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Post by: Robo on October 23, 2007, 05:43:07 PM: I'm an architect. And an importer/exporter.
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Post by: Eel O'Brian on October 23, 2007, 05:53:23 PM: Housepainter
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Post by: BobbyRobby on October 23, 2007, 05:57:17 PM: i make cheesesteaks
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Post by: Rman on October 23, 2007, 06:02:22 PM: Are you from any European country, eel? I heard that some European countries have detailed apprentice-journeyman-master systems for training housepainters. Training also takes years as well.
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Post by: The Fake Shemp on October 23, 2007, 06:10:03 PM: I'm a ninja...

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Title: Re: What line of work are you in?
Post by: Robo on October 23, 2007, 06:12:20 PM: Oh, and a marine biologist.
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Post by: BobbyRobby on October 23, 2007, 06:14:38 PM: Quote from: RoboJ on October 23, 2007, 05:43:07 PM
I'm an architect. And an importer/exporter.

you should think bigger, become a city planner
Title: Re: What line of work are you in?
Post by: Vizzys on October 23, 2007, 06:15:53 PM: Quote from: BobbyRobby on October 23, 2007, 06:14:38 PM
Quote from: RoboJ on October 23, 2007, 05:43:07 PM
I'm an architect. And an importer/exporter.

you should think bigger, become a city planner

C student confirmed
Title: Re: What line of work are you in?
Post by: Eel O'Brian on October 23, 2007, 06:18:18 PM: Quote from: Rman on October 23, 2007, 06:02:22 PM
Are you from any European country, eel? I heard that some European countries have detailed apprentice-journeyman-master systems for training housepainters. Training also takes years as well.

No, I own and operate a contract painting business in North Carolina. I'll bet those European painters make some sweet bank. I myself do not.
Title: Re: What line of work are you in?
Post by: Smooth Groove on October 23, 2007, 06:26:27 PM: Med student. I make -30,000 a year so stop complaining about minimum wage.
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Post by: T234 on October 23, 2007, 06:29:21 PM: Quote from: Smooth Groove on October 23, 2007, 06:26:27 PM
Med student. I make -30,000 a year so stop complaining about minimum wage.
That you don't hafta pay back right away. A third of my income goes to gasoline just to get to work and school for chrissakes
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Post by: hyp on October 23, 2007, 06:33:20 PM: official title: media production manager (motion graphics designer/video editor)
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Post by: Rman on October 23, 2007, 06:37:30 PM: Quote from: Smooth Groove on October 23, 2007, 06:26:27 PM
Med student. I make -30,000 a year so stop complaining about minimum wage.

But your in med school, dude. You will be making much more in a few years. If you were stuck at dead end job that would be different a story.
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Post by: MrAngryFace on October 23, 2007, 07:07:57 PM: Tech Writer
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on October 23, 2007, 07:16:49 PM: MAF is a disgruntled Nintendo employee. They tell him to program while drunk. End result? Wii may never know
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Post by: Howard Alan Treesong on October 23, 2007, 07:20:35 PM: I am a linguistic ninja. I bend string tokens to my iron will.
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Post by: bluemax on October 23, 2007, 07:26:52 PM: Quote from: T234 on October 23, 2007, 05:23:00 PM
Quote from: bluemax on October 23, 2007, 05:20:48 PM
Student IT technician for 2 more months. Then hopefully Junior Software Engineer/Programmer.
Bluemax does the exact same shit I do, only more of it. He gets a nametag, parking (maybe), and higher wages.

No parking spot, they charge for that shit here unless you're the president or dean of something.

I do have a name tag and higher wages though.
Title: Re: What line of work are you in?
Post by: T234 on October 23, 2007, 07:34:02 PM: Same here on all of the above, but EVERYBODY has to pay for parking because we were, at one time, a part of UK. The fuckers screw us every chance they get.
Title: Re: What line of work are you in?
Post by: CajoleJuice on October 23, 2007, 10:26:19 PM: Quote from: BobbyRobby on October 23, 2007, 06:14:38 PM
Quote from: RoboJ on October 23, 2007, 05:43:07 PM
I'm an architect. And an importer/exporter.

you should think bigger, become a city planner

I was betrayed!
Title: Re: What line of work are you in?
Post by: xnikki118x on October 23, 2007, 10:29:46 PM: I'm a psychology student at a university for a few more months, and I work part time at Subway. I'm also interning at an adolescent inpatient unit for kids aged 11-17 at a local hospital, but I don't get paid for that.
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Post by: recursivelyenumerable on October 23, 2007, 11:13:16 PM: fuck if I know. I blank out for a few hours every day, and money mysteriously appears in my bank account every two weeks.
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Post by: tiesto on October 23, 2007, 11:26:52 PM: SW engineer for a large defense contractor, specifically in their Operations Analysis/Simulation/Wargaming dept.
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Post by: MrAngryFace on October 23, 2007, 11:28:15 PM: Quote from: tiesto on October 23, 2007, 11:26:52 PM
SW engineer for a large defense contractor, specifically in their Operations Analysis/Simulation/Wargaming dept.

dont mess up
Title: Re: What line of work are you in?
Post by: FlameOfCallandor on October 23, 2007, 11:30:22 PM: I work at a small advertising/technology start-up.

Its a great job. I dont have to be there till 10. I stay untill whenever my work is done. Lunch is payed for half of the time. Everyone is super nice.
Title: Re: What line of work are you in?
Post by: Trent Dole on October 23, 2007, 11:33:03 PM: I'm a retail loser slash part time college duder. At 29. I'm a wee bit behind in the game of life but whatever.
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Post by: drozmight on October 24, 2007, 01:15:35 AM: who cares.
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Post by: Kyle on October 24, 2007, 01:36:44 AM: NSA agent.
Title: Re: What line of work are you in?
Post by: Mr. Gundam on October 24, 2007, 01:39:43 AM: Quote from: xnikki118x on October 23, 2007, 10:29:46 PM
I'm a psychology student at a university for a few more months, and I work part time at Subway. I'm also interning at an adolescent inpatient unit for kids aged 11-17 at a local hospital, but I don't get paid for that.

What are you plans after graduation? Graduate school, I hope?
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Post by: xnikki118x on October 24, 2007, 02:13:19 AM: Quote from: distantmantra on October 24, 2007, 01:39:43 AM
Quote from: xnikki118x on October 23, 2007, 10:29:46 PM
I'm a psychology student at a university for a few more months, and I work part time at Subway. I'm also interning at an adolescent inpatient unit for kids aged 11-17 at a local hospital, but I don't get paid for that.

What are you plans after graduation? Graduate school, I hope?

No grad school for me, actually. I know it's not the best decision, but I'm really sick to death of school and have been ready for college to end since it started. I just want to stop being a student and get on with my life, get married, and have my two babies.
Title: Re: What line of work are you in?
Post by: demi on October 24, 2007, 02:14:15 AM: You are like 24, you aren't ready to get married and poop out kids yet

edit: Your profile says you are 21 ummm stay in school honey
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Post by: CrystalGemini on October 24, 2007, 02:18:42 AM: Interior design student (NOT decorating, please). Currently AutoCAD, codes, drafting and perspective/rendering tutor for the department. :)
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Post by: Ecrofirt on October 24, 2007, 02:19:14 AM: I got hired about 2 months ago as a full-time IT support specialist. I'm basically one of the help desk guys at our college, and I help with all sorts of PC issues.
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Post by: Oblivion on October 24, 2007, 02:22:11 AM: Quote from: T234 on October 23, 2007, 05:17:28 PM
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Heh, that's what I do too ( part time) *high five*

I do 3 jobs total. The first one, already mentioned. The second is, hilariously enough, viral marketing certain products (not going to do that here, don't worry), and a movie script proofreader. Everything would be great if the marketing thing started later in the day (have to be there by 8: 30 sharp :( )
Title: Re: What line of work are you in?
Post by: xnikki118x on October 24, 2007, 02:45:02 AM: Quote from: demi on October 24, 2007, 02:14:15 AM
You are like 24, you aren't ready to get married and poop out kids yet

edit: Your profile says you are 21 ummm stay in school honey

I am staying in school. I'm graduating in May with a bachelor's of science. I toyed with the idea of graduate school because it seems like I'll be waiting a long time for James to finish his degree, but I'm already in debt up to my eyeballs with student loans for my bachelor's. It makes me sick to think of adding the cost of graduate studies to that. :(
Title: Re: What line of work are you in?
Post by: Smooth Groove on October 24, 2007, 02:54:38 AM: Quote from: xnikki118x on October 23, 2007, 10:29:46 PM
I'm a psychology student at a university for a few more months, and I work part time at Subway. I'm also interning at an adolescent inpatient unit for kids aged 11-17 at a local hospital, but I don't get paid for that.

Why're you so nice? What's your motivation?
Title: Re: What line of work are you in?
Post by: demi on October 24, 2007, 03:08:29 AM: Quote from: xnikki118x on October 24, 2007, 02:45:02 AM
Quote from: demi on October 24, 2007, 02:14:15 AM
You are like 24, you aren't ready to get married and poop out kids yet

edit: Your profile says you are 21 ummm stay in school honey

I am staying in school. I'm graduating in May with a bachelor's of science. I toyed with the idea of graduate school because it seems like I'll be waiting a long time for James to finish his degree, but I'm already in debt up to my eyeballs with student loans for my bachelor's. It makes me sick to think of adding the cost of graduate studies to that. :(

That's life!
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on October 24, 2007, 03:23:10 AM: Nikkis only 21? I thought she was much mid 20's.
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Post by: Synbios459 on October 24, 2007, 03:25:40 AM: Quote from: Smooth Groove on October 24, 2007, 02:54:38 AM
Quote from: xnikki118x on October 23, 2007, 10:29:46 PM
I'm a psychology student at a university for a few more months, and I work part time at Subway. I'm also interning at an adolescent inpatient unit for kids aged 11-17 at a local hospital, but I don't get paid for that.

Why're you so nice? What's your motivation?
Yeah, Nikkis the nicest girl ever! She even has conversations with me!
Title: Re: What line of work are you in?
Post by: Synbios459 on October 24, 2007, 03:26:13 AM: Quote from: Father_Mike on October 24, 2007, 03:23:10 AM
Nikkis only 21? I thought she was much mid 20's.
Don't feel bad, when I first saw her I thought she was 30:(
Title: Re: What line of work are you in?
Post by: Ichirou on October 24, 2007, 03:28:12 AM: Quote from: Synbios459 on October 24, 2007, 03:26:13 AM
Quote from: Father_Mike on October 24, 2007, 03:23:10 AM
Nikkis only 21? I thought she was much mid 20's.
Don't feel bad, when I first saw her I thought she was 30:(

Wow. Fuck you, mutant. Nikki's beautiful.
Title: Re: What line of work are you in?
Post by: xnikki118x on October 24, 2007, 03:38:35 AM: Quote from: Smooth Groove on October 24, 2007, 02:54:38 AM
Quote from: xnikki118x on October 23, 2007, 10:29:46 PM
I'm a psychology student at a university for a few more months, and I work part time at Subway. I'm also interning at an adolescent inpatient unit for kids aged 11-17 at a local hospital, but I don't get paid for that.

Why're you so nice? What's your motivation?

You mean motivation for interning, which is basically working for free? It's part of my psychology practicum, which I need to complete to graduate, haha. I could either do a practicum, or independent research. I'd much rather my 100 hours of free labor and some seminars than having to do some shitty-ass long research paper!

Quote from: demi on October 24, 2007, 03:08:29 AM
That's life!

I know. :'(

Quote from: Synbios459 on October 24, 2007, 03:25:40 AM
Quote from: Smooth Groove on October 24, 2007, 02:54:38 AM
Quote from: xnikki118x on October 23, 2007, 10:29:46 PM
I'm a psychology student at a university for a few more months, and I work part time at Subway. I'm also interning at an adolescent inpatient unit for kids aged 11-17 at a local hospital, but I don't get paid for that.

Why're you so nice? What's your motivation?
Yeah, Nikkis the nicest girl ever! She even has conversations with me!

:)

Quote from: Ichirou on October 24, 2007, 03:28:12 AM
Quote from: Synbios459 on October 24, 2007, 03:26:13 AM
Quote from: Father_Mike on October 24, 2007, 03:23:10 AM
Nikkis only 21? I thought she was much mid 20's.
Don't feel bad, when I first saw her I thought she was 30:(

Wow. Fuck you, mutant. Nikki's beautiful.

Haha thank you. :)

I'm surprised you thought I was in my mid 20s, Mike. Most people say I look younger than I am.
Title: Re: What line of work are you in?
Post by: Ichirou on October 24, 2007, 03:40:36 AM: I've always thought you were adorably cute. :heartbeat Y'know, if you ever break up with James...

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Title: Re: What line of work are you in?
Post by: Synbios459 on October 24, 2007, 03:54:22 AM: Quote from: Ichirou on October 24, 2007, 03:40:36 AM
I've always thought you were adorably cute. :heartbeat Y'know, if you ever break up with James...

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No, she'll have FoC!
Title: Re: What line of work are you in?
Post by: Synbios459 on October 24, 2007, 03:58:10 AM: Quote from: Ichirou on October 24, 2007, 03:28:12 AM
Quote from: Synbios459 on October 24, 2007, 03:26:13 AM
Quote from: Father_Mike on October 24, 2007, 03:23:10 AM
Nikkis only 21? I thought she was much mid 20's.
Don't feel bad, when I first saw her I thought she was 30:(

Wow. Fuck you, mutant. Nikki's beautiful.
I never said she wasn't.
Title: Re: What line of work are you in?
Post by: bud on October 24, 2007, 01:10:34 PM: i'm an unemployed law student. :pimp
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Post by: Tauntaun on October 24, 2007, 01:18:03 PM: I work for my dad as an Office Manager/CAD Tech but I'm going back to school next year for Music Recording. :hyper :rock
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Post by: Madrun Badrun on October 24, 2007, 01:37:50 PM: Been jobless since Feb bitches and I love it!

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Title: Re: What line of work are you in?
Post by: pollo on October 24, 2007, 01:46:11 PM: programmer for a small tax software company. we just recently signed a big fastfood retail chain.

Last year we signed a big cable/internet provider.

working on added functionalities to our program which will hopefully lure more customers to use our software.
Title: Re: What line of work are you in?
Post by: Fragamemnon on October 24, 2007, 02:00:00 PM: Enterprise software developer for a large, geriatric technology company.

I'm pretty sure I'm doomed to middle management in five years. :(
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Post by: Stocky on October 24, 2007, 02:04:36 PM: Retail and Construction. Two jobs. Blows, but I am going back to school in the spring.
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Post by: bluemax on October 24, 2007, 02:50:37 PM: Quote from: Fragamemnon on October 24, 2007, 02:00:00 PM
Enterprise software developer for a large, geriatric technology company.

I'm pretty sure I'm doomed to middle management in five years. :(

If there's one thing this semester has taught me, I don't think I ever want to be a lead programmer again. I hate meetings, I hate having to justify everything, I hate having to argue things. I'd rather just be given a task and left to do it.
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Post by: Fragamemnon on October 24, 2007, 02:58:18 PM: Quote from: bluemax on October 24, 2007, 02:50:37 PM
Quote from: Fragamemnon on October 24, 2007, 02:00:00 PM
Enterprise software developer for a large, geriatric technology company.

I'm pretty sure I'm doomed to middle management in five years. :(

If there's one thing this semester has taught me, I don't think I ever want to be a lead programmer again. I hate meetings, I hate having to justify everything, I hate having to argue things. I'd rather just be given a task and left to do it.

It's not so bad, but you do have to be a bit of an ass at all times in order to manage all the shit a lead programmer has to handle.
Title: Re: What line of work are you in?
Post by: Mupepe on October 24, 2007, 02:59:40 PM: Quote from: xnikki118x on October 23, 2007, 10:29:46 PM
I'm a psychology student at a university for a few more months, and I work part time at Subway. I'm also interning at an adolescent inpatient unit for kids aged 11-17 at a local hospital, but I don't get paid for that.
omg ilu
Title: Re: What line of work are you in?
Post by: xnikki118x on October 24, 2007, 03:51:41 PM: Quote from: Mupepe on October 24, 2007, 02:59:40 PM
Quote from: xnikki118x on October 23, 2007, 10:29:46 PM
I'm a psychology student at a university for a few more months, and I work part time at Subway. I'm also interning at an adolescent inpatient unit for kids aged 11-17 at a local hospital, but I don't get paid for that.
omg ilu

Well duh! ;)

Quote from: bluemax on October 24, 2007, 02:50:37 PM
Quote from: Fragamemnon on October 24, 2007, 02:00:00 PM
Enterprise software developer for a large, geriatric technology company.

I'm pretty sure I'm doomed to middle management in five years. :(

If there's one thing this semester has taught me, I don't think I ever want to be a lead programmer again. I hate meetings, I hate having to justify everything, I hate having to argue things. I'd rather just be given a task and left to do it.

I've never experienced that like you have but I think I'd be the same way. I wouldn't want to have to explain and justify everything.
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Post by: brawndolicious on October 24, 2007, 05:27:55 PM: I've heard people describe being a lead programmer/project manager as the worst time of their life. I'd assume any mid-level managing is, but I guess when it comes to coding it can be a much bigger headache.

I am an unemployed student. I spent my last few dollars on videogames.
Title: Re: What line of work are you in?
Post by: Tauntaun on October 24, 2007, 05:37:29 PM: Quote from: Happy Rhymenocerous on October 24, 2007, 02:04:36 PM
Retail and Construction. Two jobs. Blows, but I am going back to school in the spring.

What retail? ???