I'm a field tech, working for a company that contracts out to OEMs in my area. We've had contracts come and go, and there are other employees working other contracts, but right now I'm doing full-time Dell repair. When your Dell laptop breaks, and you call Dell tech support, and they tell you they'll send a tech out - I'm that tech.
Im currently on vacation. (I get to choose when i want to be free from work anytime) I work for Volvo, car company. Building the cars. Guess im a job-person, who loves to save money.
Computer Science student and I work for a university department as a computer technician where my responsbilities cover general tech support and then other things such as server upkeep or setup, web programming, and other random things like video editing. I graduate in December and I would like to find a job somewhere where I could work in Linux and not have to ever work in Windows <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin-fix.gif" />
SloppyKissesomgawd a furreh!VirginiaJoin Date: 2003-07-05Member: 17942Members, Constellation
edited February 2007
<!--quoteo(post=1606512:date=Feb 14 2007, 10:21 AM:name=KungFuDiscoMonkey)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(KungFuDiscoMonkey @ Feb 14 2007, 10:21 AM) [snapback]1606512[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--> Computer Science student and I work for a university department as a computer technician where my responsbilities cover general tech support and then other things such as server upkeep or setup, web programming, and other random things like video editing. I graduate in December and I would like to find a job somewhere where I could work in Linux and not have to ever work in Windows <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin-fix.gif" /> <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
is a computer science degree worth the time? Does it suck? Is it supar hard?+++ I've thought about going to school for one, but im being lazy and need answers first !1111
Zig...I am Captain Planet!Join Date: 2002-10-23Member: 1576Members
<!--quoteo(post=1606410:date=Feb 14 2007, 12:16 AM:name=Bijiy)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Bijiy @ Feb 14 2007, 12:16 AM) [snapback]1606410[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--> I hope so, I'm never going to pick a major at this rate. Hold me BM. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad-fix.gif" /> <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> awwwwww Beej
<!--quoteo(post=1606529:date=Feb 14 2007, 10:57 AM:name=Phur_Instinkt)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Phur_Instinkt @ Feb 14 2007, 10:57 AM) [snapback]1606529[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--> is a computer science degree worth the time? Does it suck? Is it supar hard?+++ I've thought about going to school for one, but im being lazy and need answers first !1111 <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> I would think Computer Science would be a lot like any other degrees. I've found it to be fairly challenging though I really enjoy working with computers. If you don't absolutely love working with computers and playing with code and solving problems, it's probably not the degree for you. I would have quit a while back if I didn't really love programming and problem solving.
SloppyKissesomgawd a furreh!VirginiaJoin Date: 2003-07-05Member: 17942Members, Constellation
<!--quoteo(post=1606565:date=Feb 14 2007, 01:05 PM:name=KungFuDiscoMonkey)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(KungFuDiscoMonkey @ Feb 14 2007, 01:05 PM) [snapback]1606565[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--> I would think Computer Science would be a lot like any other degrees. I've found it to be fairly challenging though I really enjoy working with computers. If you don't absolutely love working with computers and playing with code and solving problems, it's probably not the degree for you. I would have quit a while back if I didn't really love programming and problem solving. <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I have a short tension span when it comes to solving huge problems lol. but hey, i do love to do such things and even attempt the things i can't do just to try and learn them. Im thinking along the lines of doing such things in life. I guess it wouldn't hurt to try. I know I wouldn't drop out considering im the one paying for it haha. Thanks for the heads up, if its challenging for you i know it would be a lot more difficult for me, but im prepared for that road, i think lol.
19 in a month, I work in a BMX shop, in my spare time I ride BMX at skateparks around the UK, go out and get insanely drunk with my buddies/gf, play e-sports, do videogame artwork, and make fragmovies because theyre <b>fun</b>. Coincidentally thats also the reason I don't drive yet, I spend all my money on my computer, my bike, or getting hammered.
I got tested for the 'special forces' as it was, but failed the psych part.
Prolly gonna go to uni afterwards. I hope at least. Have had a handful of jobs, favourite of which was a bellboy for a local big-shot hotel. I got to wear the monkey hat and all that.
What country outta curiosity? And what is your country's policy on the armed forces/conscripts (aka, random lottery, every one? choice in positioning? Age? M/F?) Relly just curiosity on my part.
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Russia. Every physically and mentally fit man of age 18 (or later in some cases) has to serve in the army for 2 years (Again, depends. At least a year).
Volunteers (women) are welcome nowadays.
It's ###### brutal. I've been in countless fights already, with staff and other dudes.
<!--quoteo(post=1606597:date=Feb 14 2007, 03:45 PM:name=RustySpoon)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(RustySpoon @ Feb 14 2007, 03:45 PM) [snapback]1606597[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--> It's ###### brutal. I've been in countless fights already, with staff and other dudes. <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I've heard some crazy stuff about the russian army. Is it true that the older, more established guys just basically beat the heck of of the younger/ less established guys?
I work weekends at McDonalds and the odd occasional evening or dayshift. I also once rented myself out to a friend as a date if that counts too, so I'm a retired male escort at the age of 19.
douchebagatronCustom member titleJoin Date: 2003-12-20Member: 24581Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
im a sophomore comp sci major. i enjoy it. i dont like most of the people in my major because they are all hentai loving d-bag a-holes , which ive never particularly gotten along with most of them. to the question of whether or not its tough, yes i think it is. but i enjoy it. im not sure how it is at other places, but to get a comp sci major you have to take so much math you have a minor in it no matter what. my friend goes to a 2 year college and is getting a technology degree which might be more suitable for someone whos not ready for a university degree.
besides school though i am a supervisor at the largest fireworks retailer in the US of A. quite an awesome job because i get paid quite a decent amount to make fun of all my underlings and only work for a month. but i work over 300 hours in that one month and grow to hate most of the customers and employees. its also one of the most stupidly dangerous jobs ill ever have. i end up having to do things like climb a 20 foot ladder thats resting in the bucket of a tractor just to get to the top of a tower to change a flag. or creating diesel bombs for the fireworks show, which consists mostly of rigged up explosions and a massive pile of trash and broken fireworks. best fireworks show you could ever hope to live through. only set 3 buildings on fire in the 3 years ive helped.
ShockehIf a packet drops on the web and nobody's near to see it...Join Date: 2002-11-19Member: 9336NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, Constellation
Some interesting responses here, certainly more varied than I'd have expected.
I'm a Network Consultant for a UK ISP, and 27 next month. (Yes, I'm fishing for a Birthday post, damn you). Basically this amounts to meeting people and getting them to describe their networking topology to me (a mammoth task in some cases) and then making suggestions on how to improve it in terms of performance, reliability & security, at which point Sales people get involved, and sell them things that are required.
The irony of this is due to purely a combination of experience and confidence when publically speaking (it doesn't faze me one bit) I often find myself telling people who on paper have way more qualification than I do how to implement changes to their network, when they work with it every day.
Having a 'long' history involved in gaming (Internet user since forever, and gaming on pretty much every platform available since 1984) means I've got a vested interest in it, and I'd actually like to work in the gaming industry further. The main stopping points are the lack of roles in Networking/Security (which I specialise in) and a lack of Developers up here 'in the norf', though I would probably consider relocating, if it were the right job. I also get asked to be clan recruited on a regular basis, which I resist because I simply don't have the regular time online to commit to clan level play.
I've just realised I'm selling myself, so perhaps I'll stop there. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink-fix.gif" />
You can own your very own <b>Shockwave</b> for the low low price of <!--coloro:red--><span style="color:red"><!--/coloro--><b>your soul</b><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->, or simply a job in the video game industry!
mkay, on the more serious note.
I actually am rather interested in Network Security/maint (admittedly I am just starting to look into it, nothing serious yet), and was wondering what (if anything) you would suggest to do if I wanted to start up a carer in said field (college? books? anything?). thanks.
ShockehIf a packet drops on the web and nobody's near to see it...Join Date: 2002-11-19Member: 9336NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, Constellation
<!--quoteo(post=1607172:date=Feb 16 2007, 04:15 PM:name=Thansal)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Thansal @ Feb 16 2007, 04:15 PM) [snapback]1607172[/snapback]</div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I actually am rather interested in Network Security/maint (admittedly I am just starting to look into it, nothing serious yet), and was wondering what (if anything) you would suggest to do if I wanted to start up a carer in said field (college? books? anything?). thanks. <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> The irony of this Thansal? I don't hold a single qualification over a GCSE. I had the dubious advantage of growing up surrounded by BBC Micro's rather than consoles (Ergo, a CLI mentality) and getting into PC's long before Windows came on the scene. Everything else I've picked up by osmosis. Cisco training came by simply configuring lots of the ******* things, I took Fortinet & Watchguard certifications just to build up a firewalling stable, I've still never got around to finishing my CCNA.
On paper, by rights I should be unemployable, yet we're some of the hardest to source IT staff you can find, because unlike most, you have to be able to speak publically & confidently to potentially hostile people whilst telling them <i>'What you've got? Yeah, that's dumb.'</i> and still couch it in a way that makes them <b>pleased</b> you did it.
Confidence carries an awful long way. But two things I've learned. If you do know something, make sure you know or can quickly obtain the facts to back it up. If you don't know something, be prepared to say 'I don't know, but I can find out' as this carries way further than bluffing. A willingness to learn can carry an awful long way.
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I work for Volvo, car company. Building the cars.
Guess im a job-person, who loves to save money.
that means 6months working in the field writing my thesis/scripture.
then ill be graduated with a degree.
then..
i dunno.wherever chance decides i should be,i go:)
ill be done in june and be a networking engineer.
x
fem.
Computer Science student and I work for a university department as a computer technician where my responsbilities cover general tech support and then other things such as server upkeep or setup, web programming, and other random things like video editing. I graduate in December and I would like to find a job somewhere where I could work in Linux and not have to ever work in Windows <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin-fix.gif" />
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is a computer science degree worth the time? Does it suck? Is it supar hard?+++ I've thought about going to school for one, but im being lazy and need answers first !1111
I repair/refurb HP and Compaq laptops.
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i guess you stay busy then
x_X
lawl
I hope so, I'm never going to pick a major at this rate. Hold me BM. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad-fix.gif" />
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awwwwww Beej
Major in Mycology. 8D~~
is a computer science degree worth the time? Does it suck? Is it supar hard?+++ I've thought about going to school for one, but im being lazy and need answers first !1111 <!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I would think Computer Science would be a lot like any other degrees. I've found it to be fairly challenging though I really enjoy working with computers. If you don't absolutely love working with computers and playing with code and solving problems, it's probably not the degree for you. I would have quit a while back if I didn't really love programming and problem solving.
I would think Computer Science would be a lot like any other degrees. I've found it to be fairly challenging though I really enjoy working with computers. If you don't absolutely love working with computers and playing with code and solving problems, it's probably not the degree for you. I would have quit a while back if I didn't really love programming and problem solving.
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I have a short tension span when it comes to solving huge problems lol. but hey, i do love to do such things and even attempt the things i can't do just to try and learn them. Im thinking along the lines of doing such things in life. I guess it wouldn't hurt to try. I know I wouldn't drop out considering im the one paying for it haha. Thanks for the heads up, if its challenging for you i know it would be a lot more difficult for me, but im prepared for that road, i think lol.
+1 for military
airforce over here
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Conscript reporting. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad-fix.gif" /> (Mandatory army)
I got tested for the 'special forces' as it was, but failed the psych part.
Prolly gonna go to uni afterwards. I hope at least. Have had a handful of jobs, favourite of which was a bellboy for a local big-shot hotel. I got to wear the monkey hat and all that.
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Conscript reporting. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/sad-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":(" border="0" alt="sad-fix.gif" /> (Mandatory army)
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What country outta curiosity? And what is your country's policy on the armed forces/conscripts (aka, random lottery, every one? choice in positioning? Age? M/F?) Relly just curiosity on my part.
What country outta curiosity? And what is your country's policy on the armed forces/conscripts (aka, random lottery, every one? choice in positioning? Age? M/F?) Relly just curiosity on my part.
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Russia. Every physically and mentally fit man of age 18 (or later in some cases) has to serve in the army for 2 years (Again, depends. At least a year).
Volunteers (women) are welcome nowadays.
It's ###### brutal. I've been in countless fights already, with staff and other dudes.
Good luck mate!
(if the USA ever brings back the draft I probably will actualy emigrate)
It's ###### brutal. I've been in countless fights already, with staff and other dudes.
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I've heard some crazy stuff about the russian army. Is it true that the older, more established guys just basically beat the heck of of the younger/ less established guys?
I'm a gigolo.
Hey, it pays the bills.... ... .. . <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/tounge.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":p" border="0" alt="tounge.gif" />
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international services? I can send you the plane tickets
besides school though i am a supervisor at the largest fireworks retailer in the US of A. quite an awesome job because i get paid quite a decent amount to make fun of all my underlings and only work for a month. but i work over 300 hours in that one month and grow to hate most of the customers and employees. its also one of the most stupidly dangerous jobs ill ever have. i end up having to do things like climb a 20 foot ladder thats resting in the bucket of a tractor just to get to the top of a tower to change a flag. or creating diesel bombs for the fireworks show, which consists mostly of rigged up explosions and a massive pile of trash and broken fireworks. best fireworks show you could ever hope to live through. only set 3 buildings on fire in the 3 years ive helped.
I'm a Network Consultant for a UK ISP, and 27 next month. (Yes, I'm fishing for a Birthday post, damn you). Basically this amounts to meeting people and getting them to describe their networking topology to me (a mammoth task in some cases) and then making suggestions on how to improve it in terms of performance, reliability & security, at which point Sales people get involved, and sell them things that are required.
The irony of this is due to purely a combination of experience and confidence when publically speaking (it doesn't faze me one bit) I often find myself telling people who on paper have way more qualification than I do how to implement changes to their network, when they work with it every day.
Having a 'long' history involved in gaming (Internet user since forever, and gaming on pretty much every platform available since 1984) means I've got a vested interest in it, and I'd actually like to work in the gaming industry further. The main stopping points are the lack of roles in Networking/Security (which I specialise in) and a lack of Developers up here 'in the norf', though I would probably consider relocating, if it were the right job. I also get asked to be clan recruited on a regular basis, which I resist because I simply don't have the regular time online to commit to clan level play.
I've just realised I'm selling myself, so perhaps I'll stop there. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink-fix.gif" />
- Shockwave
I've just realised I'm selling myself, so perhaps I'll stop there. <img src="style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wink-fix.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink-fix.gif" />
- Shockwave
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He slices, he dices, he makes Julian Fries!
You can own your very own <b>Shockwave</b> for the low low price of <!--coloro:red--><span style="color:red"><!--/coloro--><b>your soul</b><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->, or simply a job in the video game industry!
mkay, on the more serious note.
I actually am rather interested in Network Security/maint (admittedly I am just starting to look into it, nothing serious yet), and was wondering what (if anything) you would suggest to do if I wanted to start up a carer in said field (college? books? anything?). thanks.
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The irony of this Thansal? I don't hold a single qualification over a GCSE. I had the dubious advantage of growing up surrounded by BBC Micro's rather than consoles (Ergo, a CLI mentality) and getting into PC's long before Windows came on the scene. Everything else I've picked up by osmosis. Cisco training came by simply configuring lots of the ******* things, I took Fortinet & Watchguard certifications just to build up a firewalling stable, I've still never got around to finishing my CCNA.
On paper, by rights I should be unemployable, yet we're some of the hardest to source IT staff you can find, because unlike most, you have to be able to speak publically & confidently to potentially hostile people whilst telling them <i>'What you've got? Yeah, that's dumb.'</i> and still couch it in a way that makes them <b>pleased</b> you did it.
Confidence carries an awful long way. But two things I've learned.
If you do know something, make sure you know or can quickly obtain the facts to back it up.
If you don't know something, be prepared to say 'I don't know, but I can find out' as this carries way further than bluffing. A willingness to learn can carry an awful long way.
- Shockwave