Author Topic: What Do You Do/Are You Studying to Do for a Living? (Read 9288 times)

Fiery Winds · « **Reply #35 on:** February 13, 2012, 08:37:19 PM »

Quote from: Super Dude on February 13, 2012, 08:06:33 PM

Dude, that's such bull!

Is that directed at me?

Dark Castle · « **Reply #36 on:** February 13, 2012, 08:45:46 PM »

I'm in my freshman year of college, and I'll be double majoring in Computer Game Design and Audio Production.

Super Dude · « **Reply #37 on:** February 13, 2012, 08:57:26 PM »

Quote from: Fiery Winds on February 13, 2012, 08:37:19 PM

Quote from: Super Dude on February 13, 2012, 08:06:33 PM
Dude, that's such bull!

Is that directed at me?

Yeah, it was a lame joke.

Chino · « **Reply #38 on:** February 13, 2012, 09:16:48 PM »

I'm studying MIS. I've been thinking about getting into app developement for mobile platforms. Not 99cent games, but useful stuff. My biggest complaint with tablets right now is mobile versions of webpages, and applications for companies or websites that lack content and information. I want to change that, while at the same time make it simple to navigate, and maybe the preferred way of viewing content.

carl320 · « **Reply #39 on:** February 13, 2012, 10:29:44 PM »

I drive semi tractor trailers.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #40 on:** February 13, 2012, 10:33:45 PM »

I'm a freelance 3D animator (see sig), currently working on a music video that some of you have had the joy of hearing me bitch about daily.
I'm also working on making some 3D mobile games.

Jarlaxle · « **Reply #41 on:** February 13, 2012, 10:56:34 PM »

Quote from: Nick on February 13, 2012, 05:08:48 PM

I'm a funeral intern/soon to be funeral director.

My sister is a funeral director as well. You guys have all of my respect for doing what you do!

As for me, I'm an undergraduate looking to get a degree in english to someday become a journalist. But I'd much rather work at my hometown golf course where I have been for 5 years

SystematicThought · « **Reply #42 on:** February 13, 2012, 11:11:19 PM »

I want to study business and double major in Entrepreneurship and Human Resources. After that, I want to attend Culinary School (nothing major) and then open up my own restaurant

cramx3 · « **Reply #43 on:** February 13, 2012, 11:38:59 PM »

The group I work in is called Data Center Operations, we run the largest data center for one of the biggest banks.

kári · « **Reply #44 on:** February 14, 2012, 01:21:33 AM »

Currently in second year of my bachelor in Physics. Will probably do master in Physics or Mathematics.

Zydar · « **Reply #45 on:** February 14, 2012, 01:26:23 AM »

I work with IT at our local welfare office. That includes IT support for the staff, updating our website, taking photos for information material, gathering data for statistics, among other stuff.

In short, I browse DTF and drink coffee all day.

BlobVanDam · « **Reply #46 on:** February 14, 2012, 01:37:36 AM »

Quote from: Zydar on February 14, 2012, 01:26:23 AM

I work with IT at our local welfare office. That includes IT support for the staff, updating our website, taking photos for information material, gathering data for statistics, among other stuff.

In short, I browse DTF and drink coffee all day.

Meh. I prefer your night job.

obscure · « **Reply #47 on:** February 14, 2012, 01:53:13 AM »

me too...

strategy planner for a bank

band manager / some other stuff in music industry

Jirpo · « **Reply #48 on:** February 14, 2012, 02:32:26 AM »

I'm studying chemical engineering at uni.

Onno · « **Reply #49 on:** February 14, 2012, 02:43:52 AM »

Studying earth sciences, currently in my first year.

Nekov · « **Reply #50 on:** February 14, 2012, 03:16:21 AM »

Quote from: Fiery Winds on February 13, 2012, 08:04:11 PM

I have a BS degree (pun intended) in Industrial Technology, currently finishing up an MS in Education by the end of this summer. I'll either start my 1st year of teaching this next school year or see if I can't use my BS degree to land a position in a somewhat recovering job market in the Silicon Valley.

Sorry for my ignorance but what is a BS degree? I'm asking because every time I read this I think you have a bullshit degree and as funny as that is I don't think that's what BS means here

Cyclopssss · « **Reply #51 on:** February 14, 2012, 03:17:49 AM »

Medical typist, doctor's assistant, admin.

Fiery Winds · « **Reply #52 on:** February 14, 2012, 03:41:18 AM »

Quote from: Nekov on February 14, 2012, 03:16:21 AM

Quote from: Fiery Winds on February 13, 2012, 08:04:11 PM
I have a BS degree (pun intended) in Industrial Technology, currently finishing up an MS in Education by the end of this summer. I'll either start my 1st year of teaching this next school year or see if I can't use my BS degree to land a position in a somewhat recovering job market in the Silicon Valley.

Sorry for my ignorance but what is a BS degree? I'm asking because every time I read this I think you have a bullshit degree and as funny as that is I don't think that's what BS means here

A BS degree is a Bachelor of Science, i.e. a 4-year degree at a university. In this case, I'm using both interpretations.

An MS is a Master of Science, typically an additional 2-3 years of coursework plus original research.

matt1722 · « **Reply #53 on:** February 14, 2012, 03:59:52 AM »

Quote from: lonestar on February 13, 2012, 04:19:36 PM

I flip burgers and yell at waitresses.

I'm going to Culinary School so I can do this, while I'm doing this I'm also working at a working at one of those restaurant type places where I wash dishes and, peel the potatoes and such, and I even make some of the food every once in a while.

Nekov · « **Reply #54 on:** February 14, 2012, 05:09:05 AM »

Thanks for clarifying Fiery

wkiml · « **Reply #55 on:** February 14, 2012, 06:25:51 AM »

Vice President of Fixed Income settlements for a financial company

lordxizor · « **Reply #56 on:** February 14, 2012, 06:31:50 AM »

I'm a process engineer for a medical device company. Studied chemical engineering back in the day.

bobs23 · « **Reply #57 on:** February 14, 2012, 08:19:52 AM »

Color correction for TV and movies as my main day job. Side job as a concert video producer and editor. Formally an audio engineer. Still do some mastering.

lonestar · « **Reply #58 on:** February 14, 2012, 08:23:45 AM »

Quote from: matt1722 on February 14, 2012, 03:59:52 AM

Quote from: lonestar on February 13, 2012, 04:19:36 PM
I flip burgers and yell at waitresses.

I'm going to Culinary School so I can do this, while I'm doing this I'm also working at a working at one of those restaurant type places where I wash dishes and, peel the potatoes and such, and I even make some of the food every once in a while.

It's good that you're getting a taste of the business while in school. I've seen way too many people spend buttloads of cash on a culinary degree thinking they're gonna be the next Thomas Keller just because they have Grandma's untouchable lasagna recipe, only to realize it's really hard fucking work. For example, when I finish typing this, I will go to work, clock in at 9am, bust out a party of 50 while cooking 100+ lunch covers. Then I will finish V-Day prep, open at 5:30pm, bust out 300 dinners. Then after I will spend about an hour doing orders, prep list, and administrative crap, and hopefully leave by 11:00pm. Good luck man, it's a great job, but you have to earn the fun.

Oh, and welcome to DTF.

Hyperplex · « **Reply #59 on:** February 14, 2012, 08:24:24 AM »

I should add that, in addition to my official Designer title, I'm also unofficially the IT guy, project coordinator, operations manager and overall "problem fixer" of megalithic proportions.

Dr. DTVT · « **Reply #60 on:** February 14, 2012, 08:44:17 AM »

Finishing up my Ph.D. in Organic and Polymer chemistry - I'm sure you can figure out the school from my handle if you're American. Just dotting i's and crossing t's on dissertation as it is written and been editted, and getting ready to defend in the next month.

I've had my eyes set on university professorship, but its looking more and more like a post-doc is going to be a stepping stone.

I also used to play backgammon and poker for fairly serious money, but those have dried up as I don't live near a casino - or anything really, other than trees - and I don't trust online sites anymore and have withdrawn my money from them. I just don't have the time to drive 3.5 hours to Charleston, WV anymore, and even then it's only poker.

lateralus88 · « **Reply #61 on:** February 14, 2012, 08:47:19 AM »

I work at Target part time CAN I HELP YOU FIND SOMETHING SIR PLEASE PUT THAT BACK WHERE YOU FOUND IT OR I WILL DROP KICK YOUR CHILD.

Also I am an undergrad slowly working my way out of community college to major in film and video studies in hopes to work towards my dream of being a camera operator and or writer and or director and or fluffer.

Nekov · « **Reply #62 on:** February 14, 2012, 08:51:04 AM »

Quote from: lateralus88 on February 14, 2012, 08:47:19 AM

I get jumped on my head by an Italian plumber all day long

FTFY

chknptpie · « **Reply #63 on:** February 14, 2012, 08:54:20 AM »

Have a degree in design management- engineering, interior, architecture, graphic... don't really use it.

I'm considered a "Quality Associate" for an aesthetic device company and currently filling their document control position until its filled. Then I'll get ISO certified to do internal audits, process improvements...

Anyone snoring yet? Most people find my work very dry and boring I'm sure.

lordxizor · « **Reply #64 on:** February 14, 2012, 10:37:08 AM »

Quote from: chknptpie on February 14, 2012, 08:54:20 AM

Anyone snoring yet? Most people find my work very dry and boring I'm sure.

I always assume people do for me too. Which is why I never say anything more than "I'm an engineer for a medical device company." Busting out into "well... I do process improvements, making things more efficient and cheaper, I validate processes to ensure that the quality of our products will always be high..." basically makes people glaze over. Although there are very few jobs out there that people are really interested in what you're doing.

Chino · « **Reply #65 on:** February 14, 2012, 10:46:55 AM »

Quote from: chknptpie on February 14, 2012, 08:54:20 AM

Anyone snoring yet? Most people find my work very dry and boring I'm sure.

At least you have work that pays.

I often debated whether to choose something I love and make little money, or choose something I'm good at but don't particularly love and make good money. I chose the latter.

kirksnosehair · « **Reply #66 on:** February 14, 2012, 11:23:34 AM »

chknptpie · « **Reply #67 on:** February 14, 2012, 12:41:32 PM »

Quote from: lordxizor on February 14, 2012, 10:37:08 AM

Quote from: chknptpie on February 14, 2012, 08:54:20 AM
Anyone snoring yet? Most people find my work very dry and boring I'm sure.
I always assume people do for me too. Which is why I never say anything more than "I'm an engineer for a medical device company." Busting out into "well... I do process improvements, making things more efficient and cheaper, I validate processes to ensure that the quality of our products will always be high..." basically makes people glaze over. Although there are very few jobs out there that people are really interested in what you're doing.

Sounds like you and I are in the same business. The company I work for isn't considered a medical device in some countries, but is in others. It all depends on the regulatory body.

TempusVox · « **Reply #68 on:** February 14, 2012, 03:36:48 PM »

Quote from: lonestar on February 13, 2012, 04:19:36 PM

I flip burgers and yell at waitresses.

Wow! I flip waitresses and eat burgers...who knew!

I also pretend to write books. It pays the bills. Well.

SeRoX · « **Reply #69 on:** February 14, 2012, 03:40:42 PM »

Going to genetic school (last year hopefully) and biotechnology assistant at lab. Not so much money but its experience means a lot.

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Author Topic: What Do You Do/Are You Studying to Do for a Living? (Read 9288 times)