What are your jobs?

Post by **Shatterhand** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 7:14 pm

I was just wondering, what our shmuppers do for a living?

I work as a programmer nowadays. The place where I work is good, the salary could be better, but I am here for less than a year, and from what I gather, salary raises here are common when you keep on the company and do a good job. The atmosphere is nice, and the stress is very low most of the time. They pay overtime hours, but they also are very strict in discounting your salary when you get late or just don't show up.

I had spent most of my working life working as a computer technician (You know, fixing computer, installing OS and programs, figuring out why Outlook is crashing, this kind of thing) ... for sometime I worked as a freelancer. At a one moment I had this same job in a university.. and before working where I work today, I was working in the grpahic department of a court, developing and updating MS Access databases. It was the easiest job I ever had, but the salary was really bad. When I was working there , a friend of mine called me saying the company where he works needed a computer technician.. so I went to interview and got the job (it's the company where I work today)

6 months later they needed a programmer, so they asked me if I wanted this job. I said yes, they tested me, I passed the test, and now I work as a programmer

I've been doing this now for 2 months, and it had always been the kind of job I wanted. (Not to mention there are lots of "nothing to do" moments where I keep checking threads here, like now, hehe)... shame it's not about programming GAMES , but I guess we can't have everything in life

mannerbot · Post by **mannerbot** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 7:27 pm

Writing code for games is the same shit as writing code for boring things. Congrats.

Post by **Shatterhand** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 7:28 pm

mannerbot wrote:Writing code for games is the same shit as writing code for boring things. Congrats.

Yeah, I guess so

I do make games in my free time. Sometimes I wish I could just design them, and they would magically appear on my computer

TKGB_Mental_Gear · Post by **TKGB_Mental_Gear** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 8:11 pm

What I do for a living? Nothing. I got no job. I probably should get one.

Andi · Post by **Andi** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 8:11 pm

That sounds like a pretty good gig Shatterhand.

Currently, I work for a public access television station. It's alright. I teach people how to make their own TV shows - mostly it's just wannabe evangelists, conspiracy theorists, and homeless people. But, theoretically, someone could come in with an awesome show idea at any time.

Although, if all goes well, I'll be switching careers to the world of audio/video circulation soon.

Post by **BulletMagnet** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 8:22 pm

Just got out of college not long ago, currently hunting for an art teaching job.

ArrogantBastard · Post by **ArrogantBastard** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 8:28 pm

Engineer.

Battlesmurf · Post by **Battlesmurf** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 9:25 pm

Electrician. Sounds fun, and I love it to death, but I've been stuck at a friggin landfill for the last few months ) environmental cleanup brainy people need electricity and stuff to run their 'stuff sucking' pumps. Smells like poo :/

I repair computers and such in my free time and do some trading as well- plus VA pays me for injuries incurred overseas + GI bill. I work my ass off to support my hobby

...I mean..family

All that being said- I wanted to go into software design and end up high in the food chain..in the end I found out that even though it's waaay more money than I make now- I'm a bit happier being on my own and not having to really be on someone else's clock...and with THAT being said, I hope to someday be in a position to start up my own little software company (taking business classes and such during my off-work time).

Lol..a bit much for the typing, no?

stuminator · Post by **stuminator** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 9:27 pm

I currently do bookkeeping. The job's alright, but my hours suck. Suck as in 5am-1, only every other weekend off.

Sonic R · Post by **Sonic R** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 9:54 pm

I am work in the automotive manufacturing industry.

My position is in material handling - from loading trucks and trains and all the administrative duties that go along with it.

I hope to finish school someday - I was pursuing finance and real estate and have considered a career in computer technology but really don't know what to do

I really should figure out before long however as automotive manufacturing is in dire straits and Detroit is not going anywhere positive

junkeR · Post by **junkeR** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 10:06 pm

I currently hold three positions.

I run my own Lawn Care and Snow Removal Business.

I work full time as a car washer at Enterprise Rent-A-Car at our city's Airport.

I am the webmaster and computer guy for my brother's Cabinet Shop Business.
(http://www.creative-wood.com) Hope to get it up in about a week. (since it's my brother I do it for next to nothing.)

I will be looking for a possible early morning job sometime as well.

Fenrir · Post by **Fenrir** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 10:28 pm

I translate videogames

I translated many things, no shmup as of now (unluckily

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GaijinPunch · Post by **GaijinPunch** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 11:19 pm

Computer genius/verbal punching bag (no kidding).
Male prostitute at night (kidding).

Damocles · Post by **Damocles** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 11:39 pm

By trade I'm most often a Master Electrician at various theatres (think Shakespeare).

Right now I'm sitting on my happy ass sending out resumes, however.

.....wonderful use of a Psych degree, eh?

seattlexc · Post by **seattlexc** » Mon Jun 18, 2007 11:46 pm

I'm a student right now, but I might be working at a hot dog joint soon. I have an interview tomorrow, hopefully they give me enough hours, or its back to Safeway/Slaveway for me.

The n00b · Post by **The n00b** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 2:22 am

I'm a network admin. I do everything from keeping after the computer techs and web designers to trouble shooting the web server. Mostly I just try to minimize network downtime and make sure upgrades go smoothly.

I've reached a sweet spot at work where everything runs smoothly and I know the place like the back of my hand so I get to surf the net a lot.

GaijinPunch · Post by **GaijinPunch** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 4:34 am

I've reached a sweet spot at work where everything runs smoothly and I know the place like the back of my hand so I get to surf the net a lot.

That's a nice place to be. I don't have that all the time, but most days have a nice lull in them where we share crazy ass videos (most of which I post here) and whatnot.

Post by **Dave_K.** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 5:34 am

Software Engineer, although I haven't written a lick of code in about 3 years. Now doing mostly project managment for some pretty cool research. I wish I had more free time and less stress though.

Tommypachi · Post by **Tommypachi** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:03 am

EB Games slave

Post by **undamned** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:13 am

Firmware programming and some PCB design. I pretty much couldn't ask for a better job.

Sonic R wrote:I am work in the automotive manufacturing industry.
... automotive manufacturing is in dire straits and Detroit is not going anywhere positive

A good percentage of what we sell ends up in your area. Mostly industrial controls, namely electronics that run on a network and control pneumatic valves and such.

Writing a program to change something physcial is much more rewarding than seeing a window pop up on the screen

I think I'd go nuts writing windows programs...
-ud

sven666 · Post by **sven666** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 6:56 am

Im Wärtsilä Swedens shipping agent.

but ive had jobs as a development technician for Ericsson microwave systems, security technician for ascom tateco, machine tech for KWH pipe and once many years ago when i was desparate i even worked as a salesman for 2 weeks

it was also the only job i ever applied too ^_^

that is when im not on some crazy import/export scheme of my own, so far ive imported motorbikes, mopeds and arcadegames and exported oldtimer collectors cars, all were rather successfull actually (sadly not enough to make me rich tho

).

when it comes to buisness im 100% serious which is a turnaround because im not at all otherwise, my friends laughed their asses off in disbelief first time they heard i wear a suit to work sometimes

eight · Post by **eight** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 7:48 am

Web-developer.

Herr Schatten · Post by **Herr Schatten** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 7:56 am

Graphic artist.

I actually do graphics for games, but it's not much fun, mainly because of the way the company I work for is run. At the moment, I'm seriously looking for alternatives. It sounds more boring, but I really want to get back to designing/layouting print stuff (ads, booklets, etc.).

shoe-sama · Post by **shoe-sama** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 8:14 am

I just interviewed for some cashier job at a bowling place.

They should be hiring me in a bit. Night shift is understaffed.

EOJ · Post by **EOJ** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 9:48 am

I teach linguistics courses at the University of Hawaii, and do freelance work for Carnegie-Mellon on my computer (coding multi-tier transcriptions for a corpus). My main job at the moment is writing my dissertation.

Once I finish my PhD (within the next 2 years or I'll lose my mind), I'll hopefully be able to get a "real" job as a Prof.

Battlesmurf · Post by **Battlesmurf** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 10:06 am

I just LOVE reading these things. I look at all of these posts- and myself excluded : P there are just some damn smart, established people...and everybody here presumably plays.....videogames.... it just makes me smile. I remember many years ago all I heard from people older than me was things along the lines of 'rotting your brain', 'dropouts stay in the arcade', etc etc etc..

Can't wait until VR happens-I better start gaining weight ahead of time:P

Skyline · Post by **Skyline** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 11:29 am

Warehouse picker.

Picked up the job just so I could at least have one...doesn't mean I enjoy it though. Should be starting school this fall unless I procrastinate like I've been doing with a lot of things in my life

SteevTee · Post by **SteevTee** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 11:50 am

Creative artworker.

I work for an advertising/brand agency, mostly putting together brochures for VW vans, leaflets, ads etc. Also a lot of photo retouching (making german vans look like UK vans, for example) which can be good fun. It is almost an ideal job as I grew up doing art on the computer.

fl0w · Post by **fl0w** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 12:11 pm

Developer for Symbian smartphones, currently working for a big company...

Fortunately, my coding skills are way better than my shmupping skills...

Post by **Shatterhand** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 12:37 pm

Herr Schatten wrote:Graphic artist.

I actually do graphics for games, but it's not much fun, mainly because of the way the company I work for is run. At the moment, I'm seriously looking for alternatives. It sounds more boring, but I really want to get back to designing/layouting print stuff (ads, booklets, etc.).

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Oh, what a shame mate. I remember when you got this job you were so excited about it...

Yeah, I am enjoying reading this thread too... funny how there's a fair amount of people that actually works with technology stuff. Guess it's something that videogame players have a tendency to do

And to be Honest, Battlesmurf, I think I could had took some different directions with my life, and be earning a lot more of money now... but it's usually better to do stuff you acutally enjoy even if this means less money. (Yeah, it's a cliche idea, but I guess it's true)