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Kelvaros Prime wrote:

Grinning Dragon wrote:Currently an IT administrator for a school.
In the past I've worked in factories, construction and as an electrician (mostly commercial and industrial)

How do you like it working for a school as opposed to any other IT business? I imagine you might not have many colleagues to rely upon when shit hits the fan.

It has it's challenges, high school kids are relentless in their attempts to get around proxy firewalls. Before I took my current position I worked in corporate IT, so I carried that SOP over and basically redesigned the campus' network and domains and locked that shit down hard. The school originally contracted their IT from a couple of different local IT companies and to be honest save for one guy at one of those companies, the school's servers and network were set up by retards.

I have a couple of peeps I can rely on when shit hits the fan, however 9 out of 10 times I can handle it myself.

Grinning Dragon wrote:

Kelvaros Prime wrote:How do you like it working for a school as opposed to any other IT business? I imagine you might not have many colleagues to rely upon when shit hits the fan.

It has it's challenges, high school kids are relentless in their attempts to get around proxy firewalls. Before I took my current position I worked in corporate IT, so I carried that SOP over and basically redesigned the campus' network and domains and locked that shit down hard. The school originally contracted their IT from a couple of different local IT companies and to be honest save for one guy at one of those companies, the school's servers and network were set up by retards.

I have a couple of peeps I can rely on when shit hits the fan, however 9 out of 10 times I can handle it myself.

I feel that. I used to do SysAdmin shit for the DoD and there's absolutely no shortage of idiots that procrastinate projects and leave it for the next guy that comes along.

Glad you have the skill-set that enables you to do a lot of lone wolf stuff. I half considered applying to a few schools where I live but working alone like that is kinda out of my comfort zone.

Officially a Business Intelligence consultant, which in practice - for me - translates to software engineer and junior architect.

Started off doing PLSQL but nowadays I've spent more time setting up and maintaining the BI infrastructure along with my colleagues. It can be a bit challenging, especially with the high security requirements (the data includes global financial transactions between banks/companies) and complex architecture, but it's interesting work - especially since there's a growing focus on automation and DevOps lately.

if Im reading this data correctly, the vast majority of NS users are on social assistance.

as for me Im in sales and public relations.

Nevertopia wrote:if Im reading this data correctly, the vast majority of NS users are on social assistance.

as for me Im in sales and public relations.

Students, more likely.

i flip at my job between table cleaning and dishs.

Esternial wrote:

Nevertopia wrote:if Im reading this data correctly, the vast majority of NS users are on social assistance.

as for me Im in sales and public relations.

Students, more likely.

Indeed, this site skew’s young

Data visualisation projects
Build websites
Edit videos
Consult for a major US tech firm
Consult for a 3D start up company

I'm pretty lucky to have multiple revenue streams given the time.

Bombadil wrote:Data visualisation projects
Build websites
Edit videos
Consult for a major US tech firm
Consult for a 3D start up company

I'm pretty lucky to have multiple revenue streams given the time.

I've been planning on getting started with building websites to make some money on the side, but honestly I don't even know how start off.

Out of curiosity, how did you come to develop so many streams of income? Been working as an independent long?

English as Second Language teacher. Going to Coast Guard officer candidate school in 2022. Hoping to be a marine inspector.

Aspiring productive member of society.

So I suppose that's student.

Esternial wrote:

Bombadil wrote:Data visualisation projects
Build websites
Edit videos
Consult for a major US tech firm
Consult for a 3D start up company

I'm pretty lucky to have multiple revenue streams given the time.

I've been planning on getting started with building websites to make some money on the side, but honestly I don't even know how start off.

Out of curiosity, how did you come to develop so many streams of income? Been working as an independent long?

Yeah, so I spotted a little niche where I find medium sized businesses who haven't updated their site since, like, the 90's because they think it costs too much. So I just do it for a one-off price of $2000 where web agencies charge something like $20-40K. I used to build in .html and stuff but now I just use WIX, just plug and play really.

Been working independently since '16 when I Jerry Maguire'd out of my former job, most of my work is focused on data visualisation and there's just not much competition out there really.

i work in academia (as a teaching assistant, currently also a volunteer research assistant). i plan on continuing to work in academia & remaining focused on insect ecology and evolution.

Soon-to-be college student, majoring in International Economics. I plan to get a PhD, then work as a researcher in some academic institution, or a consultant for a foreign company.

Whitemore wrote:

Xmara wrote:In college, studying biology and criminal justice. I want to become a forensic scientist when I finish. My dream is to become a medico-legal death investigator, but since there’s only 8 positions in the state of WV and I really don’t want to leave the state, I’ll have to wait for an opening. So I’ll work in the forensic lab until one comes open.

Oh you are a West Virginian! *gasps*

Yes I am. Born and raised here. You too?

Law student here, as I am currently doing Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice but I will transition to Bachelor of Laws/Business next year. I hope to become somewhere in the lines of Corporate & Commercial Lawyer, or Tax Lawyer.

Great Confederacy of Commonwealth States wrote:I’m a legal advisor to the Dutch minister of justice. I deal with international legal assistance in criminal cases between countries, so that makes me a civil servant, I guess.

Always thought you were from the UK, possibly just because of the way you write English like you were born in the UK, though I also find my views pretty much in alignment with you. Interesting sounding job.

I'm retired. I spend my days reading, making music, painting, cooking, running, practicing martial arts, and watching old films.

Im currently unemployed, i was a cashier in ladbrokes up until mid August where i handed in my notice, and then quit after i got coronavirus from a co worker.

An Alan Smithee Nation wrote:

Great Confederacy of Commonwealth States wrote:I’m a legal advisor to the Dutch minister of justice. I deal with international legal assistance in criminal cases between countries, so that makes me a civil servant, I guess.

Always thought you were from the UK, possibly just because of the way you write English like you were born in the UK, though I also find my views pretty much in alignment with you. Interesting sounding job.

I'm retired. I spend my days reading, making music, painting, cooking, running, practicing martial arts, and watching old films.

<<< jealous, so jealous.

I sell drugs, primarily alcohol and tobacco, but also some caffeine and the odd bit of paracetamol.

IT support technician (in the private sector)

Bombadil wrote:

Esternial wrote:I've been planning on getting started with building websites to make some money on the side, but honestly I don't even know how start off.

Out of curiosity, how did you come to develop so many streams of income? Been working as an independent long?

Yeah, so I spotted a little niche where I find medium sized businesses who haven't updated their site since, like, the 90's because they think it costs too much. So I just do it for a one-off price of $2000 where web agencies charge something like $20-40K. I used to build in .html and stuff but now I just use WIX, just plug and play really.

Been working independently since '16 when I Jerry Maguire'd out of my former job, most of my work is focused on data visualisation and there's just not much competition out there really.

Aye, it's remarkable how much demand there is for some areas. My more senior colleagues have always advised me to become an expert in PL/SQL and I'd be guaranteed work until the end of my days, but so far I've never really had the opportunity to devote myself to it.

What should I understand from "data visualization"? Data science?

Does it count as "work" if I sit around in a lab and let virologists prod me?

I drive a truck for work. I’ve seen more of Atlanta metro area and north Georgia than I’ve ever wanted to see

Knica Eas wrote:

Nimzonia wrote:Software developer. I don't see where that fits into your poll.

This is a good point; thanks. As there is a limit on the number of poll options, I am going to take a perhaps somewhat unorthodox approach and lump IT developers in with the artisans.

I feel like independent software developers are like the artisans of the digital age, and those who contribute to larger infrastructural projects could perhaps be compared to architects and masons.

-Added software developer option; please feel free to re-vote

By the way where does Transportation fit?