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What is your job/occupation/training?

onepixel said:
I'm an artist. It was that or an astrophysicist.
I paint...
take photos
do graphic design
art/creative direction
digital artwork
web design
marketing
volunteer
Currently on the board of directors for these nonprofits.
Maui Camera Club (established in 1936), Ansel Adams once presented.
Art Maui (1979), responsible for the formation of Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Where I saw WAR, Willie Nelson and Bonnie Raitt perform.

Art is Life is Art
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Hey, have you read about or seen videos about Frank Malina, of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory? He was the same bent. He became a rocket scientist first, then a kinetic/electronic artist. There's a program that regularly airs on NASA TV about him.

A-HA- I found it:


Regards,
Gordon.
 
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Undergrad BSE in applied science (engineering school - took too many chem & materials courses to get an EE degree) and grad in materials science. Had a fun career in the semiconductor manufacturing industry, but nothing beats retirement (been at it for 14yr).
Neglected to mention that I spent 8yr, 2mo & 9days (but who was counting? ;-) in Uncle Sam's nuclear Navy.
 
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Undergrad in mathematics and philosophy, MS in mathematics.

Did a stint right after as a teaching fellow at university.

Decided to work odd jobs to support my hiking and climbing interests (as you'd imagine the 60s/70s Yosemite climbers doing). I could not reach elite level on climbing tho.

Currently: a tele-car sales consultant (read: telemarketing used car salesman:rolleyes:--- WTF have I done with my life?). At least there is no cold-calling. I hate this but it is wfh and that has some merit to me.
 
Shominy said:
Undergrad in mathematics and philosophy, MS in mathematics.

Did a stint right after as a teaching fellow at university.

Decided to work odd jobs to support my hiking and climbing interests (as you'd imagine the 60s/70s Yosemite climbers doing). I could not reach elite level on climbing tho.

Currently: a tele-car sales consultant (read: telemarketing used car salesman:rolleyes:--- WTF have I done with my life?). At least there is no cold-calling. I hate this but it is wfh and that has some merit to me.
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Work from home is great for such jobs, my Son is a software developer (I think they used to call this "Computer Programmer"?) and he does 3 days at home and two in the office per week.

I went straight from high school to aircraft maintenance school, and then got hired by good ol Uncle Sam and worked as a federal employee for 30 years till I retired.

And my present occupation?

Keeping track of which doctor & medicine corresponds to which crotchety old body part...... :rolleyes:

;)
 
My current title is "Systems Engineer" for a cybersecurity company which in real-speak is either a linux systems administrator or devops engineer or very sucky software developer or some kind of tier 3 support. Basically the JB Weld of the IT world.

But before then...

Studied EE, failed. Worked in the USC film school's sound department, and then Pro Tools wrangler at Skywalker Sound.
 
highvoltage_ said:
Since it's an Engineering degree, it's most likely a Bachelor of Science. I have a BSEE, and I have the same current qualifications.
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Makes sense on science. I can never remember what is on the diploma.
I didnot go to the graduation ceremony back then :) since I already left for home, and school was a 3 hours' drive. I was also getting ready for my first job in a week. Kinda too busy to run around for a paper. School did mail it to me later :). I had to pull it out about twice for some forms in 48+ years of working.
 
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Industrial maintenance at a place that sterilizes things with radiation. I'm also one of the radiation safety officers since its the maintenance guy thats most likely to get cooked from doing something dumb. Realistically that doesn't stop you from being f'd from doing something really stupid, you just know exactly how f'd you are.
 
I was studying to be a hermit during the cold war, since I thought the end was coming. In fact, I was very firmly studying until the early 80s, when I met my future ex wife, and realized I needed a career. We hadn't blown ourselves up after all!

Got into electronics as the result of a house fire that was started by electricity, and I wanted to understand how it happened. I spent 23 years working for Digital Equipment Corporation, Compaq Computers, and HP. My last few years at HP, it seemed like every year I was getting less and less closer to retirement. I decided if I wanted a future, I needed to stop avoiding getting picked. So I stopped playing the numbers game and after a few years, they picked me. Spent the next 6 months having a ball, doing my own thing, and not particularly worried about what came next. Thought about focusing on Apple computers, but I saw the writing on the walls and didn't want my skills to get dated. Through-out my time at DEC, Compaq, and HP, I made sure I got as much training as possible. It is also a great way to gauge your job security, because if your manager refuses training, you knew your time was limited. The end result is I had a folder over an inch thick of training certificates, with my last 6 leading towards an associate degree in Project Management.

While I was in limbo after leaving HP, I was recruited by a director in the Canadian Federal Government. It seems they were preparing for the next wave of expected retirees, and needed fresh meat. I accepted. That was 15 years ago. Contrary to common belief, I have never worked harder than I do as a public servant. And I have never had more fun! I report to someone who gives me free reign over projects I initiate, and I am getting things done and feeling valued. In two years, I'm planning on retiring. Waiting has been challenging, as my wife retired the summer prior to COVID. But I'm almost there. Once I retire, I'm going to have to figure out what to do for the rest of my life. I'm not the kind that can just sit on my ass and wait for it. Maybe I'll write my memoirs...
 
Drybasement said:
There are three seasons in Michigan: Winter, Spring and Road Construction. Alot of them Federal Highway dollars are obviously being sent this way.

The amount of road construction is overwhelming. You can't travel anywhere without running into some form of highway construction. On the local level it is also staggering. Delays everywhere. I know this work is necessary but it's the shear amount of work being done that is frustrating to the commuter.

The Michigan State symbol should be one those damn orange and white construction barrels.

I feel better now.
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I've heard it said that the state tree in Michigan is the orange barrel, the state flower is the orange cone, and the state motto is, "Road work ahead." :-)

Back to the original topic of this thread ... I'm a retired electronics engineer with a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Michigan State and a master's degree in the same field from Stanford. I worked in the electronics industry for ten years, five of them with Bell Labs in Massachusetts, and then shifted over to the automotive industry and worked 33 years at Ford. My Ford career included some great assignments; I supervised the team that did wiring, high-voltage switch gear, and several electronic modules for Ford's first production BEV, a battery-powered 1998 Ranger pickup. I also worked on Ford's first hybrid electric vehicle program and spent ten years doing feasibility studies and technology proof-of-concept builds for the design (styling) studio.

I'm also a musician, playing trombone or euphonium in several Detroit-area bands and orchestras. It's a great hobby that never gets old and keeps me from being bored in retirement.
 
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