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What do you do, or what do you want to do?  Yeah personal questions I know :)

I have been in the IT industry for 10 years.  Started with some 4GL, client-server stuff.  Worked with the energy traders, did programming, implementation, and support.  Recently I have been doing SAP HR and working in the US.  I live in Canada and the flying got to me.  Now I am back in my igloo and looking for local work.  IT stuff, and financial services...
 

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I work for a bio-medical company for electrical engineering stuff (boring as ****), personal trainer, and full time student for business. I've got a pretty full plate :(
 

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I am in IT as well in the financial Industry.  Programming and Admin, the joys of working for a small company, Java and web programming admin most OS's

 

 
 

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Bio Major / Chem Minor headed to Med School for surgery and a board in pain. Probably gonna do some pharmacology for fun. Yes... I am a masochistic bastard. :cool:
 

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Damn you guys, Im impressed we have some very educated people here....


I have a degree in Nutrition and a degree in Sports Medicine, certified CSCS (Strength and conditioning specialist) And also done with my MS is Exercise Phys. then off to get my DO (Doctor of osteopathology) In Feb. I feel like a damn nobody compared to you guys, good work!
 
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I'm persuing a bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering. Thinking (as usual this time of year it seems, LOL) of switching to Physics and becoming a teacher!

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I have a degree in Biomedical Sciences and a minor in Spanish. Work as a Orthopedic Surgery Technician, also do every other service of surgery as well--general, urology, ob-gyn, vascular, open heart, damn I just do what ever comes my way. Assist in the surgeries and helping my patient is my main priority. I like what I do and am damn good at it. I just like helping people that's all.
 

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I teach. I have bachelor's in Education and a master's in English. Not a lot, compared to some of you, but I like my job. :p
 

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I teach. I have bachelor's in Education and a master's in English. Not a lot, compared to some of you, but I like my job. :p
Damn bro, you already got your masters!!?? That's impressive. We graduated the same time, and I'm still working on my Bachelors :( But, I do already have my 2 year associated in electronics, so I got a late start. None the less, impressive, I say go for the PhD. I just want people to call me doctor :D
 

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Damn bro, you already got your masters!!?? That's impressive. We graduated the same time, and I'm still working on my Bachelors :( But, I do already have my 2 year associated in electronics, so I got a late start. None the less, impressive, I say go for the PhD. I just want people to call me doctor :D
I'm a dumb ****, I got your name mixed up with Sage. That's what I get for answering post at like 5 something in the morning. God, work is boring :)
 

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DAMN!! We have some educated bros here.  If we put our minds together, we could probably make something really cool.

Im finishing my degree (be done in a few months) - The major is called Human Computer Interaction.  Its a unique field with alot of focus on usability issues.  Anyone want to get me a job?  Some of you guys work in IT.  :)

On the side I run my business (Lifting Advantage) - hence the Usnic Acid. 

 

 
 
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Looks like we have a pool of knowledge here :)

For me, I have my first degree in Chemistry (B.S) and second in Mathematics (B.S.).  I am currently finishing my PhD residency with an analytical chemistry focus (part time).

I also work as a Quality Manager for a battery manufacturer and specialize in stationary lead-acid applications.  I have also worked with VRLA and gel battery applications.  My journey from coop student has allowed me to hold positions in process engineering, QA chemistry, quality engineering, and finally quality management.

Then, of course, there is BDC Nutrition :)

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Wow we do have some really educated people on here.. How's the PhD program going Chemo?
 
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Originally posted by Matthew D
Wow we do have some really educated people on here.. How's the PhD program going Chemo?
I finish my residency in December and then I am an official PhD candidate :)  After that I start my research into sonoluminescent spectroscopy.  I may also branch this into something along the lines of fusion mechanics.

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I finish my residency in December and then I am an official PhD candidate :)  After that I start my research into sonoluminescent spectroscopy.  I may also branch this into something along the lines of fusion mechanics.

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Okay I am going to ask this because I am not sure but is sonoluminescent spectroscopy using sound to cause Luminance in elements? Btw, the fusion mechanics sounds cool.. kinda a cross between chem and physics.. not that you can really seperate the two :D 
 

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i have a BSc in Kinesiology with a double minor in Psych and Business. I am currently getting my masters in Exercise Physiology....as for work...i do the strength and Conditioning for the mens basketball team at the university that i attend.
 

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i have a BSc in Kinesiology with a double minor in Psych and Business. I am currently getting my masters in Exercise Physiology....as for work...i do the strength and Conditioning for the mens basketball team at the university that i attend.
Almost the same thing here Bfaith! Come chat man! Chat room is open!
 
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Originally posted by Matthew D
Okay I am going to ask this because I am not sure but is sonoluminescent spectroscopy using sound to cause Luminance in elements? Btw, the fusion mechanics sounds cool.. kinda a cross between chem and physics.. not that you can really seperate the two :D 
Your in the right ballpark...it uses sonic waves to induce a liquid sample [medium] to cavitate.  The energy that is released causes the classic excitation that is associated with normal spectroscopy.  The only difference is that the detector used has to be sensitive from the UV range all the way up.  This means nitrogen charged so it doesn't absorb that low.

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man you guys make me look dumb

all i got is a ba in history a bs in physiology and working on the masters in clinicla nutrition.  I do personal training as a career.  but know just about jack on computers.  and i also have two dogs:)
 
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Wow, we have some educated guys here.  I kinda figured being that the discussions here go beyond grunting (unlike some other boards).

Keep it up Manbeast.  I've been there.

I am an Engineer.  I graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CA with a Mechanical Engineering Major and a Minor in Business.
 

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Your in the right ballpark...it uses sonic waves to induce a liquid sample . . .
Very cool stuff! I'm gonna have to do some reading up. During my one year of Grad School I majored in Analytical Chem with a special interest in instrumental analysis. Tested at the Ph.D. level during their placement exams, so didn't have to/couldn't take the most interesting courses. The one Faculty member who was working on anything interesting to me had a glut of students already, and told me he wasn't looking for more at the time, but I could put my name on the waiting list and maybe in a year or so... I was bored outta my gourd and had just gotten engaged, so I dropped out. I was there on a full-ride academic scholarship, so I figured that if they didn't want me (and they certainly didn't act like they gave a hoot), then screw 'em!
 

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I'm an Industrial Hygienist. Errrr, that's an Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety Professional. Working at a Biotechnology research lab. We do safety testing of bio- and traditional- pharmaceuticals as well as contract manufacturing of viral theraputics (gene therapy drugs and live virus vaccines).

Got a B.S. in Chemistry - graduated at the top of my class and got a couple of academic awards at graduation, many years ago. I think I minored in Partying, but that part's kinda fuzzy in my memory hehe. I was Pre-Med but medical school was not to be in my future. (Long story.) Went to Grad School majoring in Analytical Chem for a year, was bored to death, got engaged, and dropped out to start a family.

Working for my current employer more than 15 years, I started out with 2 years in QA, auditing and inspecting scientific studies and reports of the results thereof. Then switched to EH&S/Industrial Hygiene. Have testified several times before government regulatory agencies and been appointed by the Governor to a local government council where I use my skills and knowledge in public service as I represent the industry.

Whoopdee-do! I'm just me. Single father, working my butt off to make a living and care for my family and myself. Quite intelligent by comparison to the average guy, but it doesn't impress me, so I don't use it to impress others, usually.
 

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Wow! I was thinking that I was going to start haning out here but after reading this thread I feel as if I don't come close to belonging.

I have gone to college but never finished. I was a professional public speaker for several years and now I'm in sales. I am married and have 3 wonderful sons who take up a lot of my time of course! ;)

My new endevour as of late is as an assistant coach in a wrestling/mat club for 5-12 year olds. It's great and very rewarding.

I'm going to go back to the dumb peoples board now! :)

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Well....

I can see that I am just the "low man on the totem pole"....

Here I am, the first year college student, my major is Kinesiology and a minor in Nutrition....

I am probably going to go for my Masters in Kinesiology/Exercise Physiology, and maybe some pharmacology and bio-chemistry on the side ;)

Then here comes the crossroads....either become a United States Marine (lifelong goal) or become a badass personal trainer, or teacher (maybe teach w/ YJ ;) )

And then, of course, I am a Lifeguard during the summers :D:D

 

LG. :cool:

 
 

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I manage the IT department of a law school (one campus, there are 2). General administration and managerial duties are nice (i.e I can have people below me do work while I sit on my ass.... wait I mean I work my ass off, yeah that's it!)

I'm the "all-around" guy most of the time - network admin, multiple OS server administrator, help desk manager, project leader on new initiatives, blah, blah, blah....

I'm still working on my degree, took years off for an ex (I know, I know!). I'm the "naturally nerdy" type, and am the youngest to have my job (which means I may skillfully play the law school girlies, I mean women that is :D ).

There are some very sharp guys here apparently, very nice. To others with a lesser degree of education, remember: a degree is a slip of paper, it does nothing to assure you a "higher" place on the totem pole of life, you do that through your actions. (not to discredit the guys here with extensive higher ed, you get the point!).
 

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I have been a certified public accountant in private practice for twenty years and recently trained to become a minister to work with college students and to minister to those in prison.
 

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a degree is a slip of paper, it does nothing to assure you a "higher" place on the totem pole of life, you do that through your actions.
I agree completely. It's what you do but how you do it. You earn MY respect and admiration for the kind of person you are, not your station in life.
 

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Yup, happiness is the key.  You can have as many or as few degrees, different strokes for different folks.  Some brilliant minds are successful and happy, while others are miserable. 
 

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Jweave, your a good bro that has demonstrated time and again that integrity and a desire to learn is paramount in your life. I appreciate what you said in your post. I just want to be clear that I was joking about feeling "less" than any of you educated types. ;)

The last thing I EVER worry about is whether you have a degree or not. The traits that make a person "sucessful" or "smart" can not be learned from any institution.

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I have a broadcasting major and english and advertising minors.  I am an extraction operator for a spice company.  I know my occupation has nothing to do with my schooling, but you have to pay the bills.
 

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Originally posted by aeoliantru
I have a broadcasting major and english and advertising minors.  I am an extraction operator for a spice company.  I know my occupation has nothing to do with my schooling, but you have to pay the bills.
That's totally cool, and I know what you mean ;-P
 

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I just want to be clear that I was joking about feeling "less" than any of you educated types. ;)
Oh I know, I gotcha bro. I always try to cement that point in some younger readers heads, though. It really saddens me when I see some people place all too much value on education, I get this way from working at a law school. You wouldn't believe how "dumb" some of the "smart" people are there (maybe you would though!).
 

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As for me, we'll i'm in my last year of university.

Finishing up a BBA (finance) and a BA in IT. Looking for a job now, was looking for a position in investment banking, but with the economy so crap, competition is VERY high, were each bank highers about 1 person from across Canada.

But, I was worried about the amount of hours, cause then I couldn't eat 7 meals a day and workout!

Ya, some pretty bright people in here!
 
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Originally posted by jweave23


Oh I know, I gotcha bro. I always try to cement that point in some younger readers heads, though. It really saddens me when I see some people place all too much value on education, I get this way from working at a law school. You wouldn't believe how "dumb" some of the "smart" people are there (maybe you would though!).
 

Hey, my dad works with PHd's all the time at his job, and he tells me that they have absolutley no common sense, they are just book smart.    makes me laugh:D

 

LG. :cool:
 

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Working on my Doctorate in Pharmacy. So Chemo when your having problems satisfying the wife (if you know what I mean), i'll supply you with everything you need to get back into action. :D
 

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Working on my Doctorate in Pharmacy. So Chemo when your having problems satisfying the wife (if you know what I mean), i'll supply you with everything you need to get back into action. :D
Yes and you can satisfiy mine also with some Anadrol-50....for my anemia that is ;)
 

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yeah and you can satisfy mine with some gh and igf-1:)
 

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Well, I have  Doctorate in business (DBA) and current working in MBA in accounting should be done by April Next year, is Online and it is a lot of work.  If not easy as regular University.  I have been out of the Accounting field for about 10 years, I am trying to get back, Hopefully I will be CPA that main reason for the MBA,  and no I do not make big bucks.  I just a regular guy trying to live.  I am thankful that I have job, due to the  economy situation. And by nature I like to save money so I am always looking for the best bullets for my bucks!

Cheers! :D

 
 

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Originally posted by Lifeguard


 

Hey, my dad works with PHd's all the time at his job, and he tells me that they have absolutley no common sense, they are just book smart.    makes me laugh:D

 

LG. :cool:
Agree, they spend to much time  in education that they are no street smarts, or in other words they lack of real world work experience. 
 
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ok, well all I have right now is an AAS in Telecommunications, Changed my mind lots of times.  Actualy started out going to college for criminal justice..then switched to Exercise physiology....THEN got a degree in Telecommunications (3.9 GPA).  Eventually I want BS degree in MIS (Management information systems), and then an MBA.  Money is tight and I seem to be the only one whos parents DON't Pay for college, or anything else for that matter..ok im bitter...anyway

I do computer/network support for an outsourced company.  Currently working at a large company's research facility.  They make toothpaste and lots of other cool things.  Job is fun, im only 23 though, so hopefully by sometime in my 30's I'd like to be sitting in the position of CIO/CTO.    All it takes is a dollar and dream

 

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just kidding, i made a dumd mistake of driving a trctor-trailer, that nightmare lasted 4years made rather nice $$ just never home . finally had enough, i have many years of medical experience, so i begin nursing school in january. ultimately i will specialize in pediatrics, i love kids. will get critical care certified in peds, which = $$$. i will work my 3 nightshifts, take my 4 days off in a row $45,000-$50,000. that's good 4 me. healthy balance between family, work, bowhunting deer & turkey, and workin out. looks like between everybody here we can pretty much get n-e thing figured out. good bunch a dudes on here, really glad i found this site. Dave, aka"THE TICK"
 

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Originally posted by hamper19
.  Money is tight and I seem to be the only one whos parents DON't Pay for college, or anything else for that matter..ok im bitter...anyway 

  

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Not the only one I pay my way, have big balance of student loans :(
 
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Let's see.....................I'm a Contract Estimator for the City of Charlotte in the Engineering division of the Utility department. I handle contracts and estimate cost before biding out to contractors. I'm also in charge of our self permittting capabilities with the state of NC. Been here 12 years. I'm also a part time police officer working weekends in the town I live in. Been certified since June 1993, so I have been in police work almost 10 years.I'm married for 13 years(as of yesterday), have two children, Maddison 7 and Matthew 5. Also help out with my old boy scout troop that I was in years ago. I  take the boys on camping trips when I get the time.
 

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I seem to be the only one whos parents DON't Pay for college, or anything else for that matter..ok im bitter...anyway
I hear ya, I'm paying my way through college and also supported and paid my ex's way through, I'm bitter as hell sometimes also. I try not to be, but when you see people who take advantage of it, the bitterness comes back so quickly. I just try and remember that in the end everyone pays their dues, one way or the other!
 

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I agree, I have to pay my whole way through. No financial help for any thing from any one. I'm bitter about it sometimes too, but at least I don't have any loans to pay off....yet.
 

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Rhino, now I see one of the things we have in common besides our birthday.  I am a CPA and have been since 1978.  Currently semi-retired and sharing my time as a Campus Minister and working in prison ministry.  Good luck on the CPA exam.
 

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Rhino, now I see one of the things we have in common besides our birthday.  I am a CPA and have been since 1978.  Currently semi-retired and sharing my time as a Campus Minister and working in prison ministry.  Good luck on the CPA exam.
In a different way I am slso looking to help people, CPA will be next year, since I need to finished MBA in Accounting.
 

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Originally posted by Blazer88
I agree, I have to pay my whole way through. No financial help for any thing from any one. I'm bitter about it sometimes too, but at least I don't have any loans to pay off....yet.
 

I have like over 20 grand in loans to pay off, and I only have an associates.  I want to pay them down before I start going back to school.  My next school will be a lot more expensive I think, so thats gonna be rough.  And MBA's are just expensive as hell no matter what

 

If I win the lottery I will pay all our ways through college.

 

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