Hey Guys, Pretty mundane day at work. I work for a software company and I'm in charge of applications. I studied biochemistry in college (graduated in 06), came out and worked for a medical / biotech software company. Worked 2.5 years at my previous company and I am 4 months into this new company here in downtown. What do you guys do? How did you get into it? How long do you see yourself doing this?
I like my job. It pays me more money than I know what to do with. I'm an electrical test engineer for an aerospace defense company.
Network Engineer/Administrator. I love it. I was in sales for 8 years and was really good at it, but it didn't really satisfy me, so I switched to a job that I could use my brain and hands in all the time. I miss the sales money, but I am happy at the end of the day. I can see myself doing it until I retire, and then probably part-time after that. It's like being a mechanic- it never really goes away and you'll always be able to find work.
I love my job. Associate Producer at Daystar Television Network. 2nd largest Christian TV Network in the world. in over 200 countries. I get to Meet some really great people, anyone from Brian Head (former Korn guitarist) to the Osteens (extremely, extremely nice and gracious) to Josh Hamilton (Tx Rangers outfielder) and Bill McCartney (former CU head coach). Plus, I feel like I'm contributing something to society. We've given over $30Million to charities and organizations over the last 10yrs. Before that, I spent 9yrs in sports production, working on shows for Fox Sports and the local CBS, NBC, & UPN affiliates. Fun for a while but the hours got old after a few years. Produced Educational videos for 3yrs before that (directly out of college)
i think most members here are in the IT or technical field, hench the enormous amount of posts during work hours. i design and update webpages for a small university. i love my job and boss... the pay isn't that much but it's flexible and the benefits are generous. i contemplated working for the private sector several times, but had bad experiences with moody bosses and grueling deadlines in my previous job doing schematics captures.
office tenant rep - commercial real estate brokerage love it and assume i will love it even more once the real $$$ starts rolling in (only been a broker for 6 mos. but worked as a research analyst for 10 mos. before that)
I have a degree in Psychology, so I can't get a real job. I play piano at a dueling piano bar and I love my job. I get paid way more than I should and I only work about 15 hours a week. The only thing that sucks is working in a bar which can be tough since I have a family. I don't drink while at work though so it's just a fun job with strange hours.
I produce a financial drive-time radio show. Book guests, develop content, screen callers, ask questions on the air. I get really stressed out, but it's not nearly as bad as I make it out to be in my head sometimes. It's just not my cup of tea in general. This is my first job out of college and I really need experience. I hope to someday work a really low-stress (perhaps even mundane) job where I don't have to think so much on my feet and cold call high maintenance people. Too bad data entry jobs don't pay crap.
Linux administrator, web guy. Yes, I like it. Dude. What part of "I'm posting on CF.net 'while I work'" is there not to like? That's what SHE said! [free post]
Oh I really like going to dual piano bars. I think you guys are really talented. Last time I requested Staying Alive by the BeeGees.
Job: MarCom Creative Manager How: Liberal Arts Degree in Studio Art: Emphasis on Advertising, Drawing/Illustration & Ceramics. As I got closer to Graduating, the thought of making a living as a fine artist concerned me more and more, knowing many of them that have many ups and downs, and so I gradually molded my coursework towards communications and advertising though I kept up my studio work. Longevity/Tolerance: As long as it stays interesting and pays the bills, provided retirement expectations seem to be met/possible. Yes, I like my job. The career could be loftier, but it does not define me entirely as a person, so I'm alright with that. The pay could be better, but it's enough for me and the wife and kids to live comfortably and happy, so I consider that a blessing. I don't mind getting up, right now my job is super flexible due to tenure with a good boss, and I'm in a field that allows me to occasionally do what I do best, sprinkled with other things I enjoy such as computers, networks, etc.
My wife has been asking me lately if I have any regrets not pursuing my career choice. Originally I wanted to go into tv/film. Got a degree in it, did some freelancing, but ultimately my path took me into teaching. I haven't regretted it. Get to teach health and sports outside all day, go home about 4, get plenty of holidays and summers off. It gets stressful to be sure, but there's definitely more positive moments than negatives. I do think I would have made a good producer though...just wasn't meant to be.
Software Engineer-specifically chose this path(after many years wandering the wastelands). This particular gig is nice cushy work at home thing. Boss is biggest micro-management turd in the northern hemisphere though. Coworkers are clueless. But since I'm a 1000 miles away, that doesn't bother me much. Will probably continue in this line of work until retirement or until I can make a decent living selling a few photos.
I love my job. I work for a Federal land management agency and dabble in wildland fire. I get to take field trips and river trips and see beautiful places (even if some of them are covered in smoke). I get to go to places like the Owyhee canyonlands, Yellowstone, the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, and Tok, Alaska. I get to camp and hike and ride horses and ATVs and fly in helicopters. I've seen moose, bison, elk, black bear, grizzlies, wolves, marmots, badgers, and all kinds of raptors (and snakes). I get to teach a bunch of classes (which I enjoy greatly). I get to help people and communities in times of great stress. I get to continually test myself. And, I get paid for all of it. (I also spend a lot of time during non-fire season in front of a monitor writing and editing stuff.) I started out with a graduate degree in History and my career path has been long and windy with several fits and starts. I really like my current work and will continue to do some version of it until I retire and then I'll probably come back and work fires under contract for more than I'm making now.
I like my job. I am a software engineer. That being said, you have to dredge through all the crap to get to the part I like. It's like eating a Pomegranate: only the seeds are enjoyable. I enjoy sitting down, focusing on a problem/feature, and banging it out. I do not enjoy all the other fluff (product specs, meetings, time sheets, etc.).
I write movies that don't get made. I like the writing part. Hate the glad-handling crap necessary to get any particular job. Hate not being on the "list" to get the jobs I want. Love the free DVDs and other junk. I have bachelors degrees in accounting and advertising and masters degrees in marketing and business administration. Tried my hand at screenwriting because it was easier than trying to get an entry-level job in advertising.
I work in IT, as a Web Server Administrator. My expertise lies mostly with SharePoint server administration and Microsoft IIS. I've been in IT for 10 years now, and focused on web servers for over 7 years. I love what I do. Originally I went to college on a music scholarship (trumpet) but then I just lost my love for it as I got more interested in technology. Quit college and have been in IT ever since. I get paid well for a job I enjoy coming to every day and feel like I'm good at it. My ultimate goal one day is to own my own business. Whether that be in the technology field, restaurant, bar, or a combo of all of those...I'm not sure yet.
I have a degree in Psychology. It took me about 6 years to get my groove, but I found a gig in energy which turned into finance and led me from Houston to NYC. Don't sweat it...life is a marathon not a sprint. I wish I could play the piano, though.
systems engineer / software engineer.. government contracting industry Don't like it. Industry is too slow, and I get bored every day. Got into it by chance out of college. Hard to leave, though, b/c this industry pays more than you'd get in the general private sector doing the same work...you only work 40 hours a week...and the benefits/vacation/etc. are great with my company. Sooo...no clue how long I'll stay.
