POLL: What do you do?

by **Axiom** » Mon 25 Apr 2005, 15:08:16

Engineer - Pulsed Power :twisted:

by **Olaf** » Mon 25 Apr 2005, 15:19:32

I answered Environmental Science, but it is sort of quasi. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies - Land Use Planning and work as a GIS Analyst (Geographic Information Systems).

Olaf

by **eastbay** » Mon 25 Apr 2005, 15:50:44

The thread title is, "What do you do?"... but the poll choices ask, 'What is your education'? Watch it from now on sucka!! :!:

For many, myself included, my degrees are unrelated to 'what I now do'.
I have a Masters in Education, but my currently employment has very little to do with 'education', although in the end I do educate those with whom I contact professionally. :shock:

EastBay

by **0mar** » Mon 25 Apr 2005, 16:59:46

BS degrees in Biology/Psychology

Currently working towards a PhD in Biological and Agricultural Engineering at UC Davis, specializing in alternative fuel design. Peak oil was the #1 facotr in deciding my future career. Had I not known about peak oil I'd probably be doing some molecular biology work.

by **0mar** » Mon 25 Apr 2005, 19:13:04

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Raphael', 'I') am an 'Entropy Buster' however most would call me a firefigther.

Interesting that I should be putting out fires for nearly a quarter century.

Fires which could be defined as 'a rapid oxidation and release of heat and light'.

Here I am on Peak Oil, as a conservation advocate probably for the rest of my life trying to put out the biggest fire mankind is participating in, but this fire operates in geological time, it is known as Entropy.

I do however one more thing well, get under people's skin.

Namaste

by **smallpoxgirl** » Mon 25 Apr 2005, 19:51:46

Started off undergrad as an electrical engineering major. After two and a half years of that, I decided I would end up blowing my brains out if I had to spend 40 years in a flourescent lit cubicle designing VCR's.

Got my undergrad in Chemistry. Math minor. Then med school.

Will finish family practice residency in June of this year. Practice will probably focus mostly on reproductive health & abortion.

by **0mar** » Mon 25 Apr 2005, 20:00:47

It's tooooo abstract for me. But good ideas Raphael. I think.

by **bobaloo** » Mon 25 Apr 2005, 23:12:59

Started out in biology, the went into law. Quit that and started a business manufacturing shortwave communications antennas and electronics, now working as a land use planner for a small town. And that's the short version...

by **threadbear** » Mon 25 Apr 2005, 23:58:14

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('0mar', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Raphael', 'I') am an 'Entropy Buster' however most would call me a firefigther.

Interesting that I should be putting out fires for nearly a quarter century.

Fires which could be defined as 'a rapid oxidation and release of heat and light'.

Here I am on Peak Oil, as a conservation advocate probably for the rest of my life trying to put out the biggest fire mankind is participating in, but this fire operates in geological time, it is known as Entropy.

I do however one more thing well, get under people's skin.

Namaste

by **OilyMon** » Tue 26 Apr 2005, 05:21:36

Sorry engineers. I figured you'd just add whatever kind of engineering you do to the closest category of science. I did leave out pure math and yes the thread title was misleading (purposely!). Fantastic responses though! I guess not suprisingly a lot of computer related professionals/ trained individuals - it is the internet after all...

by **DrColossus** » Thu 28 Apr 2005, 14:34:38

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('GD wrote', '
')Electronics / Telecomms / Software.
A PO dead end!

by **johnmarkos** » Thu 28 Apr 2005, 15:10:30

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('DomusAlbion', 'L')iberal Arts degree and half a masters in Music.

I've supported myself and my family very well for over 30 years as a programmer/software engineer.

Website · by **Yavicleus** » Thu 28 Apr 2005, 16:20:08

I have a BA in English...

...and I'm a Network Administrator.

:-D

by **oowolf** » Thu 28 Apr 2005, 16:59:04

Jr college dropout (2yrs).
I now snipe unidentified/incorrectly listed antique glass on ebay and then sell it through auction houses back east (don't tell the IRS) and tend my ever expanding garden.

by **jupiter422** » Fri 29 Apr 2005, 03:02:02

I am a produce manager at a grocery store.I have no degrees at all,but I am a produce specialist.I also have experience with hunting,fishing,growing gardens,and small farming (including raising various poultry and livestock.I am 23 years old married with an eight month old little girl.As a boy my favorite book was "MY SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN". I personally am excited to return to a more simple life intead of working 40+ hours a week to survive in a system thats flawed and failing.I believe that the rat race we have created is rediculous and instead of enjoying life and truly appreciating what a gift this planet is and just taking a minute to take it all in. Instead we rush by to work to make more imaginary money to pay our bills that just keep getting higher and to consume whatever flashy new gidget or gadget our minds desire.In a well formed government or community,Prices of goods and services should get cheaper not more expensive.We have alot of fear and alot of greed.The doctor fears he is not making enough to support his family so he raises his fees then the lawyer fears that because the doctor raised his fees he won't have enough cash either, this starts a pattern that works itself into the price of everything and basically I want out and I'm not counting on riches I'm counting on a collapse Sad ,but true

by **ArimoDave** » Fri 29 Apr 2005, 23:00:08

I had to reply other. I am currently a non traditional student pursuing both an engineering degree (interdisiplanary) and a professional writing degree.

The first time around, in Jr. College, I explored music, musical instrument repair, law enforcement, machine shop practices, and business. Didn't graduate.

Became an Armed Security Officer in the Greater Los Angeles Area.

Worked as a machinist in a number of small shops, and as a locksmith.

Not to mention a lot of small temporary jobs in construction, and home remodeling.

Still don't know what I want to be when I grow up. (Age: 43)

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