What do all you guys do........?
11-04-2002, 11:40 AM
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I'm a federal worker in DC posing as an IT Resource Specialist (at least that's what it says in my job description) but others call us IT Project Managers or Contract Officer Representatives.
11-04-2002, 12:28 PM
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I've heard of Woods Hole. Company I used to work for did some designe work for Benths/Taptone on a hieght of fill machine.
And of Course Benthos also made the infamous "Little geek" in the movie "The Abyss"
And of Course Benthos also made the infamous "Little geek" in the movie "The Abyss"
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11-04-2002, 12:43 PM
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Accepted an offer in Detroit for automotive engineering. I'll use them to pay off my ridiculous (6 figures) school loans and get a free masters degree. Then its some kind of performance/race engineering for me.
Accepted an offer in Detroit for automotive engineering. I'll use them to pay off my ridiculous (6 figures) school loans and get a free masters degree. Then its some kind of performance/race engineering for me.
11-04-2002, 01:06 PM
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Software developer for an office furniture manufacturer by day, Honda service writer/technician by night and weekends. New puppy trainer for the rest of the time. <img src="graemlins/crying.gif" border="0" alt="[crying]" />
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11-04-2002, 01:11 PM
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I'm a Product Marketing Manager for a company that makes material handling equipment, before that I was a Product Line Engineer for a company which makes high speed packaging equipment, and before that, A Die Casting Engineer.
11-04-2002, 01:52 PM
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It's Official! All we need is a name for the new country that Rennlisters will populate...
Renntopia? Rennalopolis? Rennalia? The Isle of Renn?
Just reading through this humongous thread and realize that we have the quantity, quality and diversity to forge our own small country. Some of you may have to change focus, but remain in the same basic profession. I will continue my duties as a waitress, just because the skirt fits - and, I look damn good in it!
The military and police will form our protection force - watching for indecent acts of Porsche modification. Pilots will enforce a "foul exclusion zone", so that no birds may poop in the vicinity of ungaraged Porsches.
The doctors and pharmacists will keep us healthy and free of any disease that may proclude our ability to make track sessions. Oh, and maybe slip our SO's that new fem version of Viagra.
The Engineers will quite obviously rededicate their lives to making our Porsches go faster, handle better and drastically reduce the amount of mechanical down-time (not sure if that's a realistic goal, given the heritage). We'll have them work on roads composition and corner banking (with runoffs).
I could go on and on... <img src="graemlins/yltype.gif" border="0" alt="[typing]" /> <img src="graemlins/oops.gif" border="0" alt="[oops]" />
Skip <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />
Renntopia? Rennalopolis? Rennalia? The Isle of Renn?
Just reading through this humongous thread and realize that we have the quantity, quality and diversity to forge our own small country. Some of you may have to change focus, but remain in the same basic profession. I will continue my duties as a waitress, just because the skirt fits - and, I look damn good in it!
The military and police will form our protection force - watching for indecent acts of Porsche modification. Pilots will enforce a "foul exclusion zone", so that no birds may poop in the vicinity of ungaraged Porsches.
The doctors and pharmacists will keep us healthy and free of any disease that may proclude our ability to make track sessions. Oh, and maybe slip our SO's that new fem version of Viagra.
The Engineers will quite obviously rededicate their lives to making our Porsches go faster, handle better and drastically reduce the amount of mechanical down-time (not sure if that's a realistic goal, given the heritage). We'll have them work on roads composition and corner banking (with runoffs).
I could go on and on... <img src="graemlins/yltype.gif" border="0" alt="[typing]" /> <img src="graemlins/oops.gif" border="0" alt="[oops]" />
Skip <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />
11-04-2002, 02:06 PM
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Unfortunately those of us who fix things are in shorter supply. Given the autos that will populate this country I think we'll be a little overworked.
Remember there is nothing more dangerous than an Engineer with a wrench in his hand, or a software developer with a soldering iron.
Remember there is nothing more dangerous than an Engineer with a wrench in his hand, or a software developer with a soldering iron.
11-04-2002, 02:44 PM
#175
Hey Dave Swanson,
We just had you guys out to our office to educate us about your software. A couple guys from your Minnisota office I think. We even set up a server just for you (not really, but close).
We did some work with the software back in the McHugh days.
Your software sure seems to beat the pants off of one of your competitor's (in Atlanta) product.
Small world.
We just had you guys out to our office to educate us about your software. A couple guys from your Minnisota office I think. We even set up a server just for you (not really, but close).
We did some work with the software back in the McHugh days.
Your software sure seems to beat the pants off of one of your competitor's (in Atlanta) product.
Small world.
11-04-2002, 02:49 PM
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<strong>Remember there is nothing more dangerous than an Engineer with a wrench in his hand, or a software developer with a soldering iron.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I disagree. Its amazing and frustrating how many automotive engineers are not "car guys". Its difficult to work with someone on a race car's fuel injection system if they've never even jump started a car before. I spent my time at school messing around with cars and getting drunk (in that order). I didn't bother getting to the library much. Unfortunately, a bunch of dorks who did are now going to work for the big 3 and I've personally taught a handful of them how to check their oil. But I guess it doesn't bother me, I'll never be a "proud owner" of a Focus or Mustang or Neon running (sometimes) with parts designed by them.
<strong>Remember there is nothing more dangerous than an Engineer with a wrench in his hand, or a software developer with a soldering iron.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I disagree. Its amazing and frustrating how many automotive engineers are not "car guys". Its difficult to work with someone on a race car's fuel injection system if they've never even jump started a car before. I spent my time at school messing around with cars and getting drunk (in that order). I didn't bother getting to the library much. Unfortunately, a bunch of dorks who did are now going to work for the big 3 and I've personally taught a handful of them how to check their oil. But I guess it doesn't bother me, I'll never be a "proud owner" of a Focus or Mustang or Neon running (sometimes) with parts designed by them.
11-04-2002, 03:19 PM
#177
Big thirst, Sore Thumbs
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You mis-understood me.
My point being that an engineer with a wrench is dangerous for exactly the reasons you mentioned. They'll cause more damage than good. Vis-a-vis not knowing what they are doing.
Whenever I've been involved in a jump start it always amazes me the things people will say.
My favorite, and the most common.
Me: "The red goes here."
Them: "How do you know?"
Me: "Because of that little bit casted into the plastic of the battery that says POS. Which does not stand for piece of ****e, but rather positive."
On my truck I have of the shelf cables by that popular cable maker that slips my mind. Both positive and negative cables LOOK the same. Clear plastic with copper braided core. Went to jump a guy from work who questioned which was which again.
Well you that one attached to my firewall. I'm going with that being the ground. But I could be wrong.
My point being that an engineer with a wrench is dangerous for exactly the reasons you mentioned. They'll cause more damage than good. Vis-a-vis not knowing what they are doing.
Whenever I've been involved in a jump start it always amazes me the things people will say.
My favorite, and the most common.
Me: "The red goes here."
Them: "How do you know?"
Me: "Because of that little bit casted into the plastic of the battery that says POS. Which does not stand for piece of ****e, but rather positive."
On my truck I have of the shelf cables by that popular cable maker that slips my mind. Both positive and negative cables LOOK the same. Clear plastic with copper braided core. Went to jump a guy from work who questioned which was which again.
Well you that one attached to my firewall. I'm going with that being the ground. But I could be wrong.
11-04-2002, 03:44 PM
#178
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Consulting PR and media relations, mainly in the high tech area. Last year I helped launch an unusual electric car. Got tons of media, too bad they never actually produced any.
11-04-2002, 04:58 PM
#180
Drifting
I'm a "motion analyst"... I do motion capture at a rehab hospital and try to interpret whatever looks wierd. I'll also be working as an exercise physiologist soon, hopefully.
Not a bad job for a new grad with a B.Sc. in Kinesiology.
Justin
'87 944 (Low and Loud)
Not a bad job for a new grad with a B.Sc. in Kinesiology.
Justin
'87 944 (Low and Loud)
