What do you rad people do for a living?

[eddielee]

Hey guys. I'm a high school student at the moment, and it is now time for me to decide what I will be studying in university. There's a lot of stuff I'm interested in, mostly in the health science and technology areas. I'm just wondering: what do you totally rad people do for a living?

I'd love some thoughts on what you do, why you chose to do that, and how happy you are in that position. And for people in university/college, what are you currently studying? And for other high schoolers, what are you basing your choice around?

Thanks a lot, I'd really appreciate the help.

[masherscf]

Why choose now?

Find something you love to do and are good at and someone will pay you do do that. Aim your education in the general direction of your talents and see what inspires you. There's no need to nail yourself down with specifics now.

Shit, if you end up doing research for a living, you've got at least eight years of school after high school ahead...

[comhcinc]

right now i work for a small defense company that does missle design work. i deal with alot of classified infomation. i'm one of those old cats who took for ever to figure out what i wanted to do. so right now i am in college working toward this (http://www.belmont.edu/mb/program_overview/index.html).

[mltvcocktail]

Taking Digital Forensics at Champlain College. It's interesting but I'm not sure what I want to do with it yet.

[kowgod]

I'm a software developer. I first started programming in 3rd grade. I'm pretty good at it. I'm also pretty lazy. So, go with what you know, right?

[diane]

I work for a large international insurance company in the health care field. I work with providers on training aspects and to help resolve issues. I am currently back in school to become an actuary.

It's interesting and I am never bored.

[soundscape]

I'm an IT Support/Admin. I'm driven mad 90% of the time by utter stupidity, but I'm in love with the other 10%.

[eddielee]

Wow, we've got an eclectic group of people on these forums.

ALL of your jobs sound really interesting, which makes me realize there are SO many jobs out there that I know nothing about (ie. I had to look up what an actuary was...)

[diane]

(ie. I had to look up what an actuary was...)

Yep, I get that a lot. I am a different type of geek. I like math, statistics, graphs and excel sheets and I rock at multi-tasking. Boring, I know. I guess it is more nerdy than geeky. Oh well, pays the bills.

[yssman]

Currently attending Aquinas College

- Political Science Major
- History Minor
(Intend to teach Secondary Government or History classes)

Current Line of Employment

- Head Cashier at Steve and Barry's, a clothing store
- Key Staff at S&B, which means I get to make decisions that other people don't... Even better than being a manager, sometimes

[tsmith15]

I get to choose between Criminology, a joint honors in Sociology and Communication, and Math Those are the 3 programs I've applied to for post-secondary education, and I've been accepted to all 3. I have until the end of May to decide, so I'll see where life takes me until then.

[tokenuser]

I work for a large international insurance company in the health care field. I work with providers on training aspects and to help resolve issues. I am currently back in school to become an actuary.... and in a twist, I am a Technical solutions Architect for a software company that does financial relationship managment software for large international insurance companies (LTC, P&C, Securities ...).

Its going to be another late night working on an RFP response for yet another financial services company. 3rd since Christmas ... sleep and weekends are over rated.

Currently working on a side project (I am a software engineer - at least that what my degree says ;) ).

[comhcinc]

.... sleep and weekends are over rated.


which is why i am leaving my current profession. i've been doing programing on different government programs(the sport of the brady and M1-A2 abrams, couple of nukes + what i do now) for about 10 years now. i'm tired of the whole feast and famine thing.


if programming is your thing i suggest Red Hat Linux. i spent about 8 months working there, and it was the most laid back job ever.

[gummo]

Movie Theatre manager.

Morning News Floor Director.

it is awesome.

[blacksymbiote]

I just graduated from college and now I'm a Technologist at a small communications company. We work with a lot of schools and jails. Pretty much the same thing really.

[ariastar]

...what you do...
I'm an e-mail security analyst.

...why you chose to do that...
My start-up folded shortly before funding, and I needed a job that paid the bills. After trolling CraigsList, I saw an ad for a position I didn't meet the reqs for, sat on it a week, then applied anyway figuring the worst I'd get is a no. I touched on something in the cover letter the hiring guy didn't know, so he called for more info and it went from one thing to another and I've been there two years now.

...how happy you are in that position...
Truthfully? I'm bored out of my mind, but need the money, so I stay. Also, I didn't go to school, so it would be a stroke of miracle for me to get another position where I work part-time and make a full-time salary getting to set my own schedule and work from home. Also, I like my co-workers a lot.

[comhcinc]

I'm a Technologist

i'm sorry but that sounds like something out of a Jules Verne novel. why did you get that job, 1886? :D

[puddlefish]

I'm a graphic designer and illustrator, plus I paint for gallery shows and commisions in my "spare" time.
I enjoy the vast majority of what I do, but I'm hoping to eventually leave the graphic design behind and become a full time illustrator.

[darksydeavenger]

I'm currently working part time at a digital animation studio start up. You may have noticed me blab about it before. Digital Funtown (http://www.digitalfuntown.com). Basically it's a bunch of cartoons featuring penis jokes and fairly juvenile humor. Also, they've begun live action videos to catch the viral market. In my opinion, I'd say it's a cross between Super Deluxe and what Revision3 used to be in the very beginning.

I really like my job and the learning experience it's providing me with. I'm learning about animation and the process going into that. I've learned how to make Licea reels, in which you edit together the storyboards in a NL editing system with the recorded dialogue to get a sense of what the episode will be like. From there, the animators can animate to the dialogue and then pass it off to sound editing. So much fun!!!!! :D I've also learned a lot more about writing for short form media and trying to reach a specific market.


In my spare time, I run and maintain my webcomic (http://www.hilarioushenry.com), which by the end of the year I hope to make somewhat profitable....at least to cover my daily need for coffee at Starbucks.

[crassius]

I am current a student studying law, preparing to make my application to law school. I guess i took too long in deciding what I wanted to do. This is year six of college and I have more years of graduate school to look forward to. I cannot complain though, college is one the best times and environments there is.

[mormonrage]

Creative Director for the in-house marketing/advertising group of a big-ass health care corporation.

[ariastar]

I am current a student studying law, preparing to make my application to law school. I guess i took too long in deciding what I wanted to do. This is year six of college and I have more years of graduate school to look forward to. I cannot complain though, college is one the best times and environments there is.

Please represent people suing the RIAA.

[nextgenxbox]

I write words.

[guagloves]

I work at a gas station. It's probably one of the easiest jobs I've had.

Also I am a college student.

[darthender]

I mostly just sit in my lair and plot world domination. Tenting my fingers and brooding.

[0garrett0]

I’m currently in high school working in fast food. I’m extremely interested in film and a recent test my school made us take said I should go to http://www.scad.edu/. (http://www.scad.edu/)

[lavahot]

I work retail and am a full time college student and single, kill me.

[neverendingwhitelights]

Anytime anyone asks me that, I tell them I'm a drug dealer.

So... I'm a drug dealer. Just, my drug is music.

[iggystar]

I'm a Claims Project Analyst for a large Michigan-based HMO. Hey, that's the title. I actually do lots of stuff on a daily basis, work the call center, fix problem claims, identify claim trends, work with doctor's offices on education, yadda, yadda.

It's not a geeky job at all.

[-mog]

I'm a full time uni student studying Batchelor Of Information Systems. I work as a senior kitchen hand at night, but I'm thinking about getting a new, more IT based job soon.

[hydrocoptic]

I used to be Computer Service Technician for a commercial IT company. And as of last week I went back to college. I am currently a Freshman with 4 credits to go to Sophomore status.

I major in Mass Communications studying for a degree in Interactive Digital Media with a focus on New Media.

[adamzx]

...what you do...
I'm an e-mail security analyst.

your job is to read co-workers email all day long?


...why you chose to do that...
[COLOR="Magenta"]My start-up folded shortly before funding, and I needed a job that paid the bills.
whats the name of your start-up, and what service did it provide?

..why would it fold if it was receiving funds.. normally they fold when they aren't receiving funds at all, or the funds don't match the spending

[wideawakewesley]

I'm a software tester for the biggest tech company in the world and the 23rd biggest company in the world across all industries.

[spacegrass]

i am a casino dealer. i actually seen a dude not stop gambling after he peed his pants

[afflaf]

Spent three years working as a team builder, we tought people how to work together, listen to eachother and how to solve different problems in different situations. I loved the job cause I met new people everyday and it was outside the city and I love nature aswell :)

After that I spent a year working as a repair manager and technician for a small company that delt with security and safety gadgets for old people.

after that I moved to Australia to study photography for two years, ended up not happy with the course I chose and quit after three months, moved back home.

Now I'm in the middle of becoming a freelance photographer..

Money is the last thing on my mind when it comes to workin cause I'm a really picky person and if I dont enjoy anything than I'll just end up doing it bad and probably get slightly depressed after a while :P

[tnvwboy]

I wear many hats, all related to our companies CRM system. I do business analysis to help teams determine need and procedure. Then I develop, test, and implement those changes into the CRM. I then train and support it. I also maintain the data. Thankfully we have a DBA or I'd be doing that too! They gave me the most kick ass title though: Business Intelligence Specialist.

And I started out as an Art student back in college!

[satori]

I am a Project Manager working in the Telecom industry with a focus on the delivery of Managed services for the Banking industry. For the past year or so I've been focused mainly on the creation of process for new products and services around IP Telephony. The funny thing is that I am mainly schooled in Architecture and worked in the field for a year before deciding to jump ship to actually make some good money in the tech industry. Now 12 years later I'm a bit bored with tech and want to get back to design or almost anything else art related.

[tokenuser]

I am not surprised at the number of tech related jobs here, but I am amazed at the number of people here who work in my line of business - CRM systems and financial services (insurance companies). Working on the intersection of both those fields it is an interesting niche to fill.

Oh yeah - I should also say I have been working full time for just over 20 years now (not counting flipping burgers at McD's in highschool). 13 years with the first company (megacorp), 2 with the second (startup), 5 with the third (midsized).

[iggystar]

I am not surprised at the number of tech related jobs here, but I am amazed at the number of people here who work in my line of business - CRM systems and financial services (insurance companies). Working on the intersection of both those fields it is an interesting niche to fill.

Oh yeah - I should also say I have been working full time for just over 20 years now (not counting flipping burgers at McD's in highschool). 13 years with the first company (megacorp), 2 with the second (startup), 5 with the third (midsized).

18th year with the same company. It was my first job out of high school and I slowly moved up the ranks.

[masherscf]

Oh yeah - I should also say I have been working full time for just over 20 years now (not counting flipping burgers at McD's in highschool). 13 years with the first company (megacorp), 2 with the second (startup), 5 with the third (midsized).

Wow, This in only my fifth year at my job...I just got tenure.

[ryan79]

I'm a board certified therapist specializing in dual diagnosis cases, meaning my clients have to have some sort of chemical dependency plus a personality disorder such as bipolar, some type of schizophrenia, borderline, etc...

In other words...I work with crazy drug addicts.

[tnvwboy]

I'm a board certified therapist specializing in dual diagnosis cases, meaning my clients have to have some sort of chemical dependency plus a personality disorder such as bipolar, some type of schizophrenia, borderline, etc...

In other words...I work with crazy drug addicts.

Wow. Kudos to you sir. That can't be an easy job and you actually HELP people.

[joedubbs]

I just graduated in May and I am currently a Promotions Assistant for WCBS-FM a radio station here in New York City. I grew up listening to the station and wanted to get into the music industry. This is a great start for me (#4 Station in NYC) and while they pay isn't astounding I'm young and I've got time to chase the dream.

Just find your dream and follow it.

[mrpopular]

I work marketing in the corporate office of a Home & Hospice Agency that spans from Michigan 2 Florida. I do lots of diffrent marketing stuff, from Creating Ads & brouchures to making small DVD movies about Hospice. I also spend my free time creating movies (mostly weddings it seems) And I have 2 more classes before I get my Bachelors in Electronic Media Broadcasting.

[pepperen]

I just started studying "Theatre, Film and Television Science"
its really interesting and I' m so happy I chose this instead of History!

[tectec]

My senior year of high school I really didn't know what I wanted to do. I doubt many people know what they want.

Since I was really into web design and computer programming I decided to major in computer science in college. After a couple years I took a little time off to assess the situation. Computers just weren't my passion. A hobby yes.....but not a passion.

So I took some time off to work and see if I could discover my true passion. I ended up discovering it pretty quickly. Ever since I was a little kid I loved to cook. I'd always invite family over and cook for them. My favorite job in high school was at the local pizza place.

After reading up on the whole culinary school thing I felt even more drawn to it. So I went to school, recently graduated, and now I'm living among one of the fastest rising culinary scenes in the country. Its exciting.

My advice to those still in high school is to check out the book Major in Success by Patrick Combs. Its especially inspiring to those who are just about to go into college. Check out the older edition on amazon to read reviews.
http://www.amazon.com/Major-Success-College-Easier-Dreams/dp/1580088651/ref=totaradshowco

[zombierin]

Full time college student studying film with my primary focus on Documentary for the moment.
I honestly could not be happier at the moment.

[sidebuster]

I work as an estimator, tech, book-keeping and various clerical jobs in an autobody shop (family owned).

Being family owned I get a lot of extra time to do my passions like art, music, etc.

I am currently working on my music so one day I can make it big.

I am gonna shoot for all my songs free and no record company. I figure if I get good enough I'll make money off of merchandise and concerts (camera phones allowed and you can post youtube videos all you want).

If I get my dream I am gonna help change the way people get music. But for now I am still practicing and learning.

[stringtheory]

i work in Procurement - Oil and Gas. have a BA in Supply Chain Management.

i'm bored as hell, not satisfied, unhappy, and wishing my interests counted as marketable skills - read. anything with computers and media. if i lived in Cali i would so appy to revision3.

being 24 and knowing your career is going to suck is not a good thing.

[joedubbs]

String - 24 isn't old if you want it bad enough you can make anything happen for yourself. My brother is 28 and hates his job but he settled and he acknowledges that. You can still change things especially with a college degree.

[satori]

I am amazed at the number of people here who work in my line of business - CRM systems and financial services (insurance companies). Working on the intersection of both those fields it is an interesting niche to fill.

I hope you're not including me in the role of CRM monkey ;)

[kickarse]

I work as a PC/Network Tech (read, systems admin/engineer) for a Visiting Nurses Alliance and Hospice in Western Mass. Anything from phone tech support to systems deployment to full fledged server farms to programming.

My passion, however, is fine woodworking/cabinetry.

[comhcinc]

being 24 and knowing your career is going to suck is not a good thing.

dude, im about to turn 28 and just started college over the summer. it's really not that big of deal. in fact i really enjoy it. i get to learn, get into the career i want, and do tons of communty service (in the form of buying booze for minors)

[tokenuser]

I hope you're not including me in the role of CRM monkey ;)No - but we do colo in Toronto and Vancouver as well (Allstream).

[mittop]

I'm a software tester for the biggest tech company in the world and the 23rd biggest company in the world across all industries.

IBM <=== My Guess

Oh, and I currently own my own small software business. I work mostly with small and medium sized companies to create custom business applications. I'm also working on some software products for more general sales.

Being my own boss is tough, but usually less stressful.

[masherscf]

My dad was a professional Jazz Musician until he was in his thirties. Unfortunately, he got pneumatic flu and didn't could keep doing it. Although he was still a kick-ass trombone player, he had to completely change careers. Luckily, he was able to get a masters degree in History and start teaching. Eventually, he got his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and was the head of the History Department at a local college. Your life isn't set in your twenties. If you're willing to sacrifice, a change of careers is always possible.

Shit, I returned to college to get my master degree when I was twenty-five and finished the Ph.D. in my mid-thirties. Now, I'm almost 40 and have a solid career.

Being successful quickly is great, but success includes happiness. You have to like what you do or no amount of compensation is going to make-up for it.

[icapants]

I currently work full time in a call center for a fairly well known coffee company, and am simultaneously in school working towards a degree - most likely in Communication.

I wouldn't want to stay in the call center for a very long time, but the company is pretty rad and i wouldn't mind finding a position related to something I like (music, books, films, writing, etc) if possible.

[heyseuss]

I've applied to for post-secondary education,

Tertiary.


and, I've been unemployed for 3 or more years now. My passion, is being unemployed.

[johnnysix]

I'm a Technical Analyst for an Australian State Government department. Basically I do systems administration, but for the last 6 months or so I've been doing project management.

[fashiondr]

I'm about to launch my online clothing store.

I worked in various jobs after finishing high school, including screen-printing, retail, and a bunch of different roles within a clothing company. Now I'm combining all of those things along with my passion for design (and my desire to avoid having a REAL job) into my own business.

You've just got to find a way to make your hobbies profitable.

[themattman]

I'm going to college next year and I am planning on majoring in Actuarial science. It is a great field to get into and to advance in your career you take tests (which your company pays you to study for) to move up.

I don't know if I will stick with it, (maybe I will find business and math are extremely boring), but I might as well try.

[diane]

I'm going to college next year and I am planning on majoring in Actuarial science. It is a great field to get into and to advance in your career you take tests (which your company pays you to study for) to move up.

I don't know if I will stick with it, (maybe I will find business and math are extremely boring), but I might as well try.

Holy Crap! That is fantastic! You are the first person I have heard of doing Actuarial Science that isn't in my company or that I have met through Actuarial training. Thank you for making me feel less weird and nerdy.

[brick86]

I'm in high school right now. I want to work in something computer with some web design on the side and possibly a podcast. I don't really need to be rich, just have some pretty sweet stuff and great friends.

[htial]

I work in Aged, Disability and Palliative care...

I look after people who are unable to look after themselves...

[lnknpk04]

I'm a business analyst for a pretty big bank (hint: A former prime minister works here too). I deal with the automated phone system you use to check balances, activate your debit card, etc. I just got this promotion and its pretty interesting, though I must say that I've never been a fan of project management type stuff and thats a lot of what I do. I also go to school and, as long as my transfer is approved, I'll be finishing up my degree at The Ohio State University. Going to pick a computer major (not sure which one will best transfer my 120+ credits already earned) and pick up a minor in statistics cause numbers are the shit.

[kevincollateral]

i'm an insurance agent for a pretty large insurance company. i deal with people 65 and older, selling mainly medicare supplements.

[lstone]

Right now I'm a Manager at Wal-Mart. For only being 21 I think it's a pretty decent achievement. Too bad I despise the job and the company, so I plan on quitting as soon as I get some more experience and I'll be a manager anywhere else.

[j34nn07]

Got a first degree in psychology : Didn't found decent opportunity
Work as a butcher for :
Studying for being a nurse since one session

Love it

(sorry for my english : frenchy here!)

[nextgenxbox]

Got a first degree in psychology : Didn't found decent opportunity
Work as a butcher for :
Studying for being a nurse since one session

Love it

(sorry for my english : frenchy here!)

No problem. You gave us french fries! :D

[htial]

No problem. You gave us french fries! :D

And French Kissing... (^_^)

[dj1nn]

I work as an system consultant for a ASP and ISP company in north Norway.

[chevyiiman]

I am a network engineer for an ISP/VOIP/CATV Provider.

[dooftastic]

I'm in art school for a degree in game art and design. Me likes me some video games.

[johnnysix]

I reckon we need a secret TRS ring or handshake or something so that when we're out and about or travelling we can recognize a fellow TRS fan. :)

"Clean food, please."
"In that case, sir, may I advise against the lady eating clam chowder?"
"No clam chowder, thank you. "

[kickarse]

And French Kissing... (^_^)

And Stinky Le Peu

[paulsahner]

I'm a motion graphics animator for an advertising company. I originally majored in graphic design, but when I realized you could make that stuff move- I had to jump into it.

[ryan79]

Wow. Kudos to you sir. That can't be an easy job and you actually HELP people.

Thank you. No, it's not easy and making actual progress with my clients comes rarely but it's never boring and always interesting.

Everybody posting on this thread is making positive contributions to the world and that's good to see. Kudos to you all.

[mainmor]

I am a regional PMT (Project Management Team) for one of the largest telecommunications companies.

Which basically means they give me horse leg sized crayons and let me do my thing.

Of course around noon I get my animal crackers and nap time.

[willijay]

........................................

[willijay]

I'm a multimedia developer for a university. I make web courses less boring.

Don't get me wrong, school is still boring, I just make it so you will less likely poke your eyes out with a number 2 pencil.

[silentsignals]

I'm a librarian.

[adamzx]

Right now I'm a Manager at Wal-Mart. For only being 21 I think it's a pretty decent achievement. Too bad I despise the job and the company, so I plan on quitting as soon as I get some more experience and I'll be a manager anywhere else.

don't get too excited.
Walmart throws the "manager" word, around more than any other company.. they want you to feel important. trust me.. you aren't managing a damn thing, they just want you to think you are

[mega-man]

I'm currently a studying to become a full time public schools teacher here in Maryland. But I'm also a part-time teacher at a daycare. I digg working with kids. They're honest and fun.

[mega-man]

*I'm currently studying to become a full time public schools teacher here in Maryland. But I'm also a part-time teacher at a daycare. I digg working with kids. They're honest and fun.*

[nextgenxbox]

don't get too excited.
Walmart throws the "manager" word, around more than any other company.. they want you to feel important. trust me.. you aren't managing a damn thing, they just want you to think you are

Haha, why rain on his parade man? :)

[masherscf]

don't get too excited.
Walmart throws the "manager" word, around more than any other company.. they want you to feel important. trust me.. you aren't managing a damn thing, they just want you to think you are

Unless you're the "Human resource sanitation managing engineer," thene your in charge of plunging the toilet.

[bassguitar115]

I've had many odd jobs all throughout high school, and now I'm pursuing an engineering degree (Mechanical) at Texas A&M. Also, right now I work at the Space Engineering Institute (which is partnered with NASA) here in College Station.

J.C.

[ashgotti]

I work at American Eagle Outfitters, but I'm interviewing for a bank job.

I've been doing graphic and web design, seriously, since August. The way things are going, I may not have a time for a day job.

[jmp2071]

Me and my brother own our own residential painting company. It's small but we make good money and can employ 6 people full time.

[mercer]

I'm in college right now, jobless but i'm studying Geology and shooting for a BS, might go on to get my Masters.

I haven't found exactly what I want to do in Geology yet though. I love the subject though, so I'm not worried :)

[denverken]

I repair/maintain medical equipment, some networking/servers involved.

[lstone]

don't get too excited.
Walmart throws the "manager" word, around more than any other company.. they want you to feel important. trust me.. you aren't managing a damn thing, they just want you to think you are

Well I'm in direct control of 4 departments and like 30 people, so I think I'm managing something.

[lnknpk04]

Well I'm in direct control of 4 departments and like 30 people, so I think I'm managing something.

Dont let them put you down

[wildey]

I am a flooring/ counter tops/ custom man made shower installer. (hardwood, stone/ceramic tile). I make good money doing the things i enjoy. I think if you don't enjoy your work then whats the point in doing it..

[heyseuss]

Well I'm in direct control of 4 departments and like 30 people, so I think I'm managing something.

I can't find 30 people to like.

[tokenuser]

Well I'm in direct control of 4 departments and like 30 people, so I think I'm managing something.Don't worry abotu AdamZX - the only time he leaves his mom's basement is to ask "would you like fries with that?"

(Not that there is anythng wrong with that - I flipped burgers at McD's for 3 years while I was in high school ...)

[jc-magnus]

I'm currently working on a General Communications Bachelors' Degree, but plan to change strictly to Telecommunications after this semester. (I just started today, lol)

[mooni]

After finishing my computer science degree I went to Japan for a year out (teaching English), towards the end of the year they sent an internal memo asking for programmers. So now i do all kinds of programming and love it ... everyday is different, always a new challenge.

[diane]

I can't find 30 people to like.

You need a hug Heyseuss, a great big cuddly hug. I bet then you could like more people. Then maybe topped off with a Care Bear Stare if the hug didn't work.

[heyseuss]

You need a hug Heyseuss, a great big cuddly hug. I bet then you could like more people. Then maybe topped off with a Care Bear Stare if the hug didn't work.

Feeling fuzzier already - and not just because I need to shave.

[enemybrick]

Im a Seafood/Pastry chef, the youngest to ever reach either of those positions in my company...

Go affirmative action

[gobias]

Does full-time student count? I'm sure it doesn't, but as soon as I graduate here soon I'm becoming a cargo pilot.

[brettville]

I'm a homeless vagrant for a living.

...don't expect that to make sense.

[satori]

No - but we do colo in Toronto and Vancouver as well (Allstream).

Ahh yes, I used to work for them years back in the wholesale group. I wouldn't of over seen a two site implementation, but it was fun to think about.

[nextgenxbox]

I'm a homeless vagrant for a living.

...don't expect that to make sense.

I'm so jealous of you. You're doing what I want to do. Travel. :) Keep going man... finish that "bucket list" :)

[adamzx]

Don't worry abotu AdamZX - the only time he leaves his mom's basement is to ask "would you like fries with that?"

(Not that there is anythng wrong with that - I flipped burgers at McD's for 3 years while I was in high school ...)

AHhaHAHA
you insulted yourself ... Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice.

[d0ug18]

Quality Assurance Analyst (fancy title for tester)

I test software at a tech company in Hi.

I also make slideshow for ppl (weddings, graduations, birthdays, retirements) and want to go into editing TV/Film/anything... [Steve u da man!]

[styles]

I don't actually hold a job persay, i get paid under the table and i do alot of different things

during the summer i work at my grandfathers motocross
i do stucco and landscaping with my brother in law when he needs help
and i work at my grandfathers machine shop full time, i do random things there, take orders, place orders, wield, cut, clean screws, do runs for him etc

been doing the motocross/machine shop since i was 13, plan on starting college this year, im just going to learn a few new trades, dont plan on going after any seeing as the buisness turns to me when he passes and i wanna keep it going, i might learn like web design and stuff to do on the side but whatever

i have a rad job, well jobs.. love em.. pays hella better then any job i could get right now and i dont have uncle tom screwing my paycheck ;)

[andyaldrich]

I work for a charity which helps disabled people use the UK Government's Direct Payments scheme and receive care/personal assistance that is tailored to their needs, not just what the local authorities can be arsed to sort out.

I studied English lit at Uni, which I don't really use in my job but I wouldn't have changed my study choice, even in full knowledge of that.

[njshadow]

Right now I am a student in college currently going for Computer Systems Technology. However, I really want to become a game designer and my college has an excellent program, it's just that it seems to risky. I currently work at Toys "R" Us in the electronics section a.k.a. the "R-Zone". :D Aw man, my head is spinning right now. As I'm typing this I'm missing my first day of Physics class. I accidentally walked to the wrong building and class already started. I don't feel like being one of those people who walks in waaay late and everybody just stares. LOL. At least not today anyway. :D At least I'll get to my E/E Principles class. (I don't even know what the class consists of, I just know it's a computer class.)

[isoprophlex]

Post production finishing and compositing/vfx for television commercials...

[bradschl]

Webmaster for a very small newspaper... lotta time to watch TRS.

[ngower]

I could have sworn I had already posted in here, but it seems I haven't.

I'm a full time college student in my second semester at Middlesex Community College in Lowell, MA. I have the grades to be in better schools, just not the finances to accompany it. I will be transferring after I get my associates though.

I was a Graphic Design major last year, but lost my love of it as a career opportunity when I realized all the art classes that went along with it. I failed both of them last semester (Color & Design, Art Appreciation) for reasons I won't go into here. I just had my first day of classes today where I had a Drawing course I had scheduled and I can already tell it isn't my thing.

So, as of today, I am not a Communications major. I dropped my drawing class in favor of Media Ethics and Issues, in addition to my previously scheduled Communications course entitled Film, Video and Society.

Basically, I'm a journalism/film/broadcast/media production student, which I love to death as I do all this in my spare time anyways.

The syllabus for my Film, Video and Society class basically says we watch movies and analyze (I prefer the term review) them, which I do anyways. My teacher knows more about the structure of shots, how a film's made, etc, which I do to a point, but I do outsmart her on movies. Before I start rambling, watch movies...that's the class.

In terms of what I do for work...nothing. I worked at a video store for about six months before I moved to New Hampshire where I took a summer maintenance internship (payed great, horrible work) at my local apartment complex (which the company my mom works for owns, how I got the job basically), and most recently I worked at a Target store for the holidays until they started interfering with my personal life (school and such) and I quit.

Now I'm looking for a part-time job, attending school full-time, and doing Graphic Design (mostly pro bono) on the side.

Well....that's a lot more than I think I needed to dish out, but it's me in a nutshell :)

[adamzx]

Right now I am a student in college currently going for Computer Systems Technology. However, I really want to become a game designer and my college has an excellent program, it's just that it seems to risky. I currently work at Toys "R" Us in the electronics section a.k.a. the "R-Zone". :D Aw man, my head is spinning right now. As I'm typing this I'm missing my first day of Physics class. I accidentally walked to the wrong building and class already started. I don't feel like being one of those people who walks in waaay late and everybody just stares. LOL. At least not today anyway. :D At least I'll get to my E/E Principles class. (I don't even know what the class consists of, I just know it's a computer class.)
better late than never :)
I run late ALLLLL the time, and I know it isn't good to be late, but I'm doing better than the guys who don't show up at all!

[joeyvesh13]

i'm an alarm dispatcher. i basically wait for douche-bags to rob homes and businesses and then i send the cops. yeah i'm basically a super hero. theres a lot of down time and that when i watch diggnation & TRS on my iphone!

[the-clab]

Well I already did the whole college thing and got a degree in Advertising and then realized that wasn't exactly what I wanted to do. After some thought I figured out I wanted to do sound, so I moved to California to go to school for that here in LA. Now the first step to getting a job is finding an internship in audio post production in Hollywood. Once I get my foot in the door I hope to be working on post for television and movies.

[fiat187]

I am one of the Bobs from Office Space.

I am a Human Capital Managment consultant for 1 of the big four consulting firms. I mostly go around to HR departments at big companies and get them ready for outsourcing or implement SAP HR.


...now where are those TPS reports?

[dannyt]

Post production finishing and compositing/vfx for television commercials...

with what company do you work?

[heyseuss]

with what company do you work?

Yeh, whoever he's with needs to hire The Clab.

[hypermint]

Graphic Designer (ft) and consulting work and freelance design work on the side.

[sisterchristian]

Hey guys. I'm a high school student at the moment, and it is now time for me to decide what I will be studying in university. There's a lot of stuff I'm interested in, mostly in the health science and technology areas.

I work in Information Security for a local Health System. I have to say it's great. I turned my tech hobby into a career and I get paid very well to do it.

If you are looking at pure numbers I would say look at tech in the health care industry. There are tons of jobs out there, pick something in that range that you enjoy doing. These jobs tend to pay better than similar positions at other companies. Also they have better benefits (I have a pension, AND a 403b, great medical). Also I know my company and many others in my area still have a LOT of jobs open and we are expanding, even in this "rescission".

There is also a sense that your doing some good, helping people get better, saving lives and such. Which is nice, but doesn't pay the bills.

[skin87]

Since high school I've been through a few variations of comp sci majors. The thought was I'm a nerd so it would be easy/logical for me to choose as a career. However, even though I always had fun teaching myself how to program growing up, doing it for other people is boring and not something I could do for 40 hours a week for the rest of my life. So while trying to decide which direction to go in school I was watching a lot of Scrubs and was like, that looks like fun, and working in scrubs is pretty much like working in pajamas which is pretty sweet. Then I realized how much time/money med school is so I ended up becoming a nursing student. I hate most of the people in my classes, but in the end it feels much more worth doing than comp sci.

To pay the bills now I work at a sports bar.

[bigdoggy]

I am a pharmacist with my Doctor of Pharmacy from USC. That is the University of South Carolina, not Southern Cal. I work in a 400 bed hospital.

[eddielee]

So I just finished reading every single reply in this thread and I have to say everyone's work is pretty inspiring. I have now accepted the fact that I don't know where my true passion lies, and I'm ok with that.

[jubo]

I work for a large icecream company.

I'm a supervisor in quality/manufacturing

(We make Choco Tacos...mmm)

[rebelace]

I am a Sales Rep. for a Apple Specialist store and I am working on getting certified on all Apple hardware as well.

[ariastar]

As I said earlier, I'm an e-mail security analyst. But lately I've been wanting more and more to get my design business (bridal and film repros) back off the ground, as well as a podcast or two.

[heyseuss]

So I just finished reading every single reply in this thread and I have to say everyone's work is pretty inspiring. I have now accepted the fact that I don't know where my true passion lies, and I'm ok with that.

Is it weird that I'm the only one who said they were unemployed ?

[diane]

Is it weird that I'm the only one who said they were unemployed ?

On HeySeuss, you are just a very unique and special person, and we love you for that.

[tectec]

I work for a large icecream company.

I'm a supervisor in quality/manufacturing

(We make Choco Tacos...mmm)

Choco Tacos are the bomb diggity!!!!

[reemixx]

Go with what you LOVE. You'll also probably find that most people still have no idea what they want to do when they leave school. So they just pick what makes the most sense to them at the time. Then they end up changing their minds. And even if you stick with one thing for a while, it doesn't mean you have to do it for the rest of your life. Too many folks working just to pay the bills rather than working because they love what they do. So yes, go with what you love the most :)

I've just started in the web development industry after studying for a couple years. But hell, before that I was studying to be an audio engineer/producer. And before that I think I wanted to be a professional drummer. Hehee, minds change ;)

[mattk]

I'm a 7th grade math teacher at an Urban school. It's pretty challenging, but it's my first year out of college so i hear it is supposed to be difficult. I am probably going to start my masters this summer and once i finish that and have 3-4 years of teaching under my belt i'm going to try to get into curriculum design. Unless I am loving the classroom by that point and don't want to leave...

[tuxotaku]

I actually wear a couple of hats, I work both as a server admin/helpdesk tech for a web hosting company based out of Chicago, and also as IT support on retainer for a local Daycare Provider scouting service. I enjoy both, though the helpdesk stuff I have to do sometimes can be irritating, since you have to deal with people who's websites are down, thus potentially putting their livelihoods on hold, and most of these folks aren't exactly what you'd call technologically-inclined. So basically you get a lot of angry, belligerent idiots shouting at you.

Other than that, it's great. I work from home a lot, so I can just log on from home, lounge around, maybe play some Halo in between support calls, post to my blog, go raid the fridge whenever I get hungry, and pretty much do what I want as long as things are kept running, the phone isn't totally neglected, and support tickets get answered on time. There'll be the rare occasion I have to haul my ass down to the datacenter here in Toronto, but even then, the NOC itself is right across from a local bar/steakhouse, and the only thing that bothers me about the place is the recirculated HVAC system gives you a headache from breathing in all that CO2.

It IS shift work though, so my hours change sometimes, plus I'm on-call, so I sometimes end up having to, out of the blue, work outside my normal shifts.

[kristen_]

I <3 all the mathy people here.

I'm graduating this year BS in Math, minor in Stats. Going on to to get my masters in Computer Science. For jobs I've done some undergrad research and bartending -- two opposites but it kept me sane. Just find something you love.

[indiegirl]

I used to be a waitress at BJs. Now school feels like my job.

I'm majoring in molecular and cell biology. I have another year until I graduate and will apply for grad school. I'm really hoping to get into UCSF school of medicine.

I might start working again. Being a poor college student sucks.

[siraim]

..Thank you for making me feel less weird and nerdy.

Now we'll think you're both weird and nerdy.. so you have company. =P and I'd be willing to be that a good number of us here have been described as weird or nerdy at some point.

As for the question at large, I'm a professional services consultant for a software company. The long and short of it? I'm rarely ever at the building that houses my stuff. I get to tell customers what I really think (they're paying handsomely for me to do this..). I get to teach IT/Storage Admins how to make their lives easier. I get to be the bad guy and tell the executives that they've made horrible personnel and purchasing decisions. And at the end of the day? I get to turn off my blackberry and enjoy my free time how I see fit.

[mr-smith]

This is definitely a good group of Geeks and Techies.

I'm currently working as a Programmer for a University, supporting the system that holds all of the records for students/faculty. This job makes various efforts to be a challenge, but I end up working on projects, doing tech support, and helping our sysadmin (his first unix environment).

In my spare time, I work for a volunteer Rescue Squad, where I get to sit around, and occasionally cut people out of cars, go diving for people/property, and help people in the community.

I also play with explosive ordinance when the opportunity arises. I do professional fireworks over the 4th of July and other venues.

That pretty much rounds my "professional" life up in a nutshell.

[joedubbs]

I'm jealous of all the comp sci people. I wasn't good enough with math to major in it but I love technology. I was thinking about going back to school but wish you could teach yourself programming. Every time I try to start I just realize it's impossible.

[siraim]

I'm jealous of all the comp sci people. I wasn't good enough with math to major in it but I love technology. I was thinking about going back to school but wish you could teach yourself programming. Every time I try to start I just realize it's impossible.

You're in NY.. find a users group. There are bound to be plenty. Any variant of C, Perl, Java.. pascal if you look. :) The UG community is usually very welcoming to new folks and are usually willing to help/mentor someone that is willing and driven to learn. Some of the best coders I know aren't math geeks and couldn't tell me why one algorithm is better than the next but they're terribly good at problem solving and get by on that.

[mr-smith]

I'm jealous of all the comp sci people. I wasn't good enough with math to major in it but I love technology. I was thinking about going back to school but wish you could teach yourself programming. Every time I try to start I just realize it's impossible.

I have to agree with siraim. UGs are definitely the way to go if you are learning are interested in learning. I will state that I am definitely NOT a math person. I'm more of a logic/problem solving person. If you can think like other people don't, then you can pick it up. Have faith, and embrace the geekity goodness...

[tnvwboy]

I'm majoring in molecular and cell biology.

You're not working on a Zombie Virus or anything like that are you??;)

[kickarse]

You're not working on a Zombie Virus or anything like that are you??;)

You don't work for a company called Umbrella?

[diane]

I used to be a waitress at BJs. Now school feels like my job.

I'm majoring in molecular and cell biology. I have another year until I graduate and will apply for grad school. I'm really hoping to get into UCSF school of medicine.

I might start working again. Being a poor college student sucks.


Are you looking to be a practicing doc or a research doc?

[gonzooo]

I'm studying to get myself into a master's in Comp. Sci. (with artificial intelligence in mind for a main field). AI isn't really what I've spent my years before with, but it's a really amazing field with a lot of progress in modern times. The field is barely out of its baby-stage yet, which is great.

I'm looking to try to land a job in game development, coding and designing AI. I'm not sure, though; at the moment they usually use a lot of not-so-neat tricks to fake AI, so I might just try to land a job in another use of AI. "Star Wars: The Force Unleashed" might just signal a new era in game AI, though, and I'm almost positive we'll make even bigger advancements in the 5 years I'll spend on my master's.

I'm majoring in molecular and cell biology. I have another year until I graduate and will apply for grad school. I'm really hoping to get into UCSF school of medicine.
"Molecular and cell biology" sounds hardcore (and very rad). What exactly does that entail?

[siraim]

I'm studying to get myself into a master's in Comp. Sci. (with artificial intelligence in mind for a main field). ..

Great.. the TRS Forum crowd will be the vanguards of the downfall of human civilization. We've got the zombie virus makers.. and the eventual creator of SkyNet. Wonderful. =)

[tuxotaku]

I'm jealous of all the comp sci people. I wasn't good enough with math to major in it but I love technology. I was thinking about going back to school but wish you could teach yourself programming. Every time I try to start I just realize it's impossible.

Dude, to be perfectly honest, I don't have a comp. sci. degree. I went to school for Graphic Design, then got bored and frustrated with it, burned out, dropped out, and worked my ass off on my own time whilst working a few shit jobs. You want a job like mine? Grab a linux distro, install it, install python, buy some O'Reilly books, read, and learn. Then go take some CompTIA certification exams like the A+ (which any idiot can pass) Network+ and Linux+, get your CCNA and MCSE, and go job hunting! It doesn't necessarily have to work in that order, though...some places will give you a shot and then offer fully-paid certification courses while you're employed there.

Hell, I only have my A+ and I was interviewed by VMWare a few months back....I didn't get the job, unfortunately, (though that was seemingly due to a lot of bureaucratic red-tape involving a hiring freeze) but it goes to show you that as long as you can demonstrate with a modicum of self-confidence that you know what you're doing, someone out there will give you a job.

And I'm not the only one out there who's gone about things this way...I have a friend who used to be a male nurse, then did pretty much the same thing I did, and he ended up working contracts for Microsoft, Telus (a canadian telco), and a few of the big banks up here. So in all actuality, what it really comes down to, as trite as this may sound, is skill, confidence, and the chutzpah to show off that skill if it's ever brought into question by a potential employer.

[knale29]

Im hoping to go to the University of British Columbia for an undergrad comp sci and then a grad as an environment artist for games.

[indiegirl]

Are you looking to be a practicing doc or a research doc?

I haven't really decided. I might be better as a researcher. My uncle is a neuro surgeon and he really devotes his life to what he does. I'm not sure if I can do that yet.

You're not working on a Zombie Virus or anything like that are you??

How did you find out I work for Umbrella??! Oh well... nothing you can do about the next virus outbreak anyways muhaha ;)

[emelep]

*I* am a stay-at-home Mommy of two.... done this for 6 and a half years so far.

(Before that I was a Shrink-Wrap Software Instructor (a good one) and a Systems Analyst (a crappy one)... )

All the other places I worked allowed me to phone it in occasionally...

[siraim]

*I* am a stay-at-home Mommy of two.... done this for 6 and a half years so far.
<snip>
All the other places I worked allowed me to phone it in occasionally...

Awesome on being a Mommy... and I phone it in every day.. =)

[kickarse]

I haven't really decided. I might be better as a researcher. My uncle is a neuro surgeon and he really devotes his life to what he does. I'm not sure if I can do that yet.

How did you find out I work for Umbrella??! Oh well... nothing you can do about the next virus outbreak anyways muhaha ;)

Wow intelligent _and_ beautiful... what a combo!

I know what can stop it... and her name is Alice, her and her cloned soldiers.

[joedubbs]

Dude, to be perfectly honest, I don't have a comp. sci. degree. I went to school for Graphic Design, then got bored and frustrated with it, burned out, dropped out, and worked my ass off on my own time whilst working a few shit jobs. You want a job like mine? Grab a linux distro, install it, install python, buy some O'Reilly books, read, and learn. Then go take some CompTIA certification exams like the A+ (which any idiot can pass) Network+ and Linux+, get your CCNA and MCSE, and go job hunting! It doesn't necessarily have to work in that order, though...some places will give you a shot and then offer fully-paid certification courses while you're employed there.

Hell, I only have my A+ and I was interviewed by VMWare a few months back....I didn't get the job, unfortunately, (though that was seemingly due to a lot of bureaucratic red-tape involving a hiring freeze) but it goes to show you that as long as you can demonstrate with a modicum of self-confidence that you know what you're doing, someone out there will give you a job.

And I'm not the only one out there who's gone about things this way...I have a friend who used to be a male nurse, then did pretty much the same thing I did, and he ended up working contracts for Microsoft, Telus (a canadian telco), and a few of the big banks up here. So in all actuality, what it really comes down to, as trite as this may sound, is skill, confidence, and the chutzpah to show off that skill if it's ever brought into question by a potential employer.


Thanks man, I love what I do but I'm still young so who knows where I'll end up. I know I have a love and passion (as well as better than average knowledge of technology) I'll look up what those things are and try.

[d3isme]

And I'd say that a lot of the necessary confidence comes from following your own path.

Also, if you love what you do it gives you the drive to stay on that path.
Trite, but true.

I started out in sciences, detoured through history and archaeology and am currently in arts. With each move I thought I would be doing that thing forever but life shifts (and I loved being a student - you want 'weird and nerdy'?).

Several degrees later, I'm 'on the other side of the podium' (alas no tenure) and I LOVE teaching (cultural history), I get to bring in all of my varied background and share it with my students.
I'm currently experimenting with different ways of using tech to enhance my teaching and I love that I never have to stop learning stuff.

Doesn't get any better!

[ohhoe]

I'm bored at work, and I was wondering what the rest of you all do. Plus, I've been looking at : http://wherewedowhatwedo.com/ and wishing I had a way sweeter office atmosphere.

All i have is a 40" flat screen, a popcorn machine, and a bunch of republican propaganda.

[bobwise]

I think my official title is Administrative Assistant. I sit at a desk and fill out spreadsheets and sometimes modify floorplans in photoshop for clients...

[satori]

I decorate cooters.

...also doesn't this thread exist a few times now?

[gobo]

I'm a freelance PHP dev, working from home is sweet.

[darksyns]

I'm unemployed sadly.....anyone hiring?

[siraim]

Not this particular thread.. that would be some weird recursive reality. Might make Rev3 go down again.

I'm a professional services engineer for a software company. I travel around and help people get the most out of the software we sell. It's a great job in that I'm paid to swing in for a few days, make nice with the IT folks and then tell them what they're doing wrong. :)

[ohhoe]

I decorate cooters.

...also doesn't this thread exist a few times now?


I searched for "jobs" "living" "profession" prior to posting and it came up with 500 results + each time.

Oh noes, double posts on a forum over an undetermined amount of time, this never happens.

[broderboy]

I'm a Senior Developer for an Investement bank. I'm sick of the financial Industry. Actually I have been since I joined it... Wouldn't mind the Bay area for a few years

[ohhoe]

I'm a Senior Developer for an Investement bank. I'm sick of the financial Industry. Actually I have been since I joined it... Wouldn't mind the Bay area for a few years

Seriously.

I live in NYC right now, but once I'm finally done with school I don't know if I'll stay here or head out to the west coast.

[satori]

I searched for "jobs" "living" "profession" prior to posting and it came up with 500 results + each time.

Oh noes, double posts on a forum over an undetermined amount of time, this never happens.

http://revision3.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13911&highlight=project+manager

[darksyns]

I'm certainly glad someone remembers posts from February.........

[ohhoe]

http://revision3.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13911&highlight=project+manager

Project manager!

Why didn't I think of searching for that? Or even better yet, I could have searched for "systems analyst", or "hamburger flipper".


You'll get over it, that post hasn't been updated in 5 months.

[willijay]

I'm an Instructional Multimedia Analyst at a University.
I make movies, flash games and pretty pictures.
I secretly want to work for Revision 3 but I don't want to relocate.

Oops, cat's out of the bag!

[darksydeavenger]

I do a lot of copy and pasting of e-mails for spamming purposes. It's barely a living, but it IS a living. Currently looking to better my job prospects. :(

[satori]

Word is that this thread needs to be floated for those that aren't able to do so.

[satori]

Project manager!

Why didn't I think of searching for that? Or even better yet, I could have searched for "systems analyst", or "hamburger flipper".


You'll get over it, that post hasn't been updated in 5 months.

no, it's fine, I understand that some folks don't earn enough to afford a frontal lobe so I've floated the thread for you.

[-jedibitch-]

I am currently taking Business Administration at the University of PEI...

This summer I am working at Resources West (an economic development agency) as a coordinator for the young millionaires program (http://www.youngmillionairesprogram.ca/home.cfm) . Basically I teach youth business basics and help them start and run their own business.

[masherscf]

A thread with this question gets posted about every 8-months or so. It's just one of those cyclic things.

I'm a tenured college professor for a metropolitan University in the Northeastern United States.

[ohhoe]

no, it's fine, I understand that some folks don't earn enough to afford a frontal lobe so I've floated the thread for you.

Oh poor poor me, god damn womans suffrage and yet apparently I still can't earn enough.



You seriously need to find something better to do with your time.

[ohhoe]

A thread with this question gets posted about every 8-months or so. It's just one of those cyclic things.


Seriously... it happens on every forum.

[satori]

Seriously... it happens on every forum.

yup, so stop being such a brat about it.

[ohhoe]

yup, so stop being such a brat about it.

Excuse me, but I believe you're the one that made a fuss and insulted my intelligence.

[joedubbs]

Promotions Assistant for WCBS-FM 101.1 in New York. It's a Greatest Hits format radio station (60s, 70s & 80s).

[homerr]

I'm the lead drafter and IT manager at an architecture firm.

[masherscf]

Excuse me, but I believe you're the one that made a fuss and insulted my intelligence.

Relax you guys.

[bredrenisedp]

I'm a full time lover and hero.....

..and a final year med student

[lwh1993]

I work in Logistics for a large cereal company.

Our Company just did a sneak preview of the Dark Knight yesterday, it was awesome.

[broderboy]

Seriously.

I live in NYC right now, but once I'm finally done with school I don't know if I'll stay here or head out to the west coast.

yeah I just love the north east too much