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    So, I've been taking some time off since I finished school in December to really figure out what I wanted to do now. It's an odd feeling, not having anything that anybody's telling you that you have to do. Anyway, I finally decided I was getting bored of being aimless and, after looking at a bunch of different jobs, I finally found one that looks exciting. On Monday, I'll be starting my new job as a Senior Software Engineer (yes, I'm 21 and a "senior" software engineer. Ironic, eh?) at Cardinal Health[^], here in San Diego. I'll be working on the new revision of their Pyxis[^] line of products, which means that I get to play with new Microsoft stuff, rather than old Microsoft stuff. The cool part is that, because it's so early in the lifecycle, I get to be involved in architectural decisions and the like, which is some of my favorite stuff. :) Time to go update that bio...

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      So, I've been taking some time off since I finished school in December to really figure out what I wanted to do now. It's an odd feeling, not having anything that anybody's telling you that you have to do. Anyway, I finally decided I was getting bored of being aimless and, after looking at a bunch of different jobs, I finally found one that looks exciting. On Monday, I'll be starting my new job as a Senior Software Engineer (yes, I'm 21 and a "senior" software engineer. Ironic, eh?) at Cardinal Health[^], here in San Diego. I'll be working on the new revision of their Pyxis[^] line of products, which means that I get to play with new Microsoft stuff, rather than old Microsoft stuff. The cool part is that, because it's so early in the lifecycle, I get to be involved in architectural decisions and the like, which is some of my favorite stuff. :) Time to go update that bio...

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      Mustafa Ismail Mustafa
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      Best of luck man. Is this your first development job? I'd be wary if they're trying to pin a tail on you, if you feel that they're trying to do that, CYA.

      "Every time Lotus Notes starts up, somewhere a puppy, a kitten, a lamb, and a baby seal are killed. Lotus Notes is a conspiracy by the forces of Satan to drive us over the brink into madness. The CRC-32 for each file in the installation includes the numbers 666." Gary Wheeler "The secret to a long and healthy life is simple. Don't get ill and don't die." Pete O'Hanlon, courtesy of Rama "I realised that all of my best anecdotes started with "So there we were, pissed". Pete O'Hanlon

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        So, I've been taking some time off since I finished school in December to really figure out what I wanted to do now. It's an odd feeling, not having anything that anybody's telling you that you have to do. Anyway, I finally decided I was getting bored of being aimless and, after looking at a bunch of different jobs, I finally found one that looks exciting. On Monday, I'll be starting my new job as a Senior Software Engineer (yes, I'm 21 and a "senior" software engineer. Ironic, eh?) at Cardinal Health[^], here in San Diego. I'll be working on the new revision of their Pyxis[^] line of products, which means that I get to play with new Microsoft stuff, rather than old Microsoft stuff. The cool part is that, because it's so early in the lifecycle, I get to be involved in architectural decisions and the like, which is some of my favorite stuff. :) Time to go update that bio...

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        Robert Surtees
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        I couldn't help laughing at the Recall notice on the Pyxis link you gave seeing as how the product is all about patient safety. :) Sounds like a cool job. Enjoy.

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          So, I've been taking some time off since I finished school in December to really figure out what I wanted to do now. It's an odd feeling, not having anything that anybody's telling you that you have to do. Anyway, I finally decided I was getting bored of being aimless and, after looking at a bunch of different jobs, I finally found one that looks exciting. On Monday, I'll be starting my new job as a Senior Software Engineer (yes, I'm 21 and a "senior" software engineer. Ironic, eh?) at Cardinal Health[^], here in San Diego. I'll be working on the new revision of their Pyxis[^] line of products, which means that I get to play with new Microsoft stuff, rather than old Microsoft stuff. The cool part is that, because it's so early in the lifecycle, I get to be involved in architectural decisions and the like, which is some of my favorite stuff. :) Time to go update that bio...

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          Marc Clifton
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          Welcome to hell. A huge company, and a health care company no less! But hey, good luck. Marc

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            So, I've been taking some time off since I finished school in December to really figure out what I wanted to do now. It's an odd feeling, not having anything that anybody's telling you that you have to do. Anyway, I finally decided I was getting bored of being aimless and, after looking at a bunch of different jobs, I finally found one that looks exciting. On Monday, I'll be starting my new job as a Senior Software Engineer (yes, I'm 21 and a "senior" software engineer. Ironic, eh?) at Cardinal Health[^], here in San Diego. I'll be working on the new revision of their Pyxis[^] line of products, which means that I get to play with new Microsoft stuff, rather than old Microsoft stuff. The cool part is that, because it's so early in the lifecycle, I get to be involved in architectural decisions and the like, which is some of my favorite stuff. :) Time to go update that bio...

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            Rama Krishna Vavilala
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            Cool congratulations!:)

            You have, what I would term, a very formal turn of phrase not seen in these isles since the old King passed from this world to the next. martin_hughes on VDK

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              Best of luck man. Is this your first development job? I'd be wary if they're trying to pin a tail on you, if you feel that they're trying to do that, CYA.

              "Every time Lotus Notes starts up, somewhere a puppy, a kitten, a lamb, and a baby seal are killed. Lotus Notes is a conspiracy by the forces of Satan to drive us over the brink into madness. The CRC-32 for each file in the installation includes the numbers 666." Gary Wheeler "The secret to a long and healthy life is simple. Don't get ill and don't die." Pete O'Hanlon, courtesy of Rama "I realised that all of my best anecdotes started with "So there we were, pissed". Pete O'Hanlon

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              David Stone
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              It's not. I've been doing this stuff for the last 7 years. And I've done everything from your standard, run-of-the-mill coding to being responsible for the designs of large systems and seeing that the various groups were doing The Right Thing. Some parts of the job are more fun than others, but in the end, I just like building things. :)

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                I couldn't help laughing at the Recall notice on the Pyxis link you gave seeing as how the product is all about patient safety. :) Sounds like a cool job. Enjoy.

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                David Stone
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                Thanks. :)

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                  It's not. I've been doing this stuff for the last 7 years. And I've done everything from your standard, run-of-the-mill coding to being responsible for the designs of large systems and seeing that the various groups were doing The Right Thing. Some parts of the job are more fun than others, but in the end, I just like building things. :)

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                  Mustafa Ismail Mustafa
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                  Ah, so you're an old hand at this :) In that case, I'll say it again, best of luck man :)

                  "Every time Lotus Notes starts up, somewhere a puppy, a kitten, a lamb, and a baby seal are killed. Lotus Notes is a conspiracy by the forces of Satan to drive us over the brink into madness. The CRC-32 for each file in the installation includes the numbers 666." Gary Wheeler "The secret to a long and healthy life is simple. Don't get ill and don't die." Pete O'Hanlon, courtesy of Rama "I realised that all of my best anecdotes started with "So there we were, pissed". Pete O'Hanlon

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                    Welcome to hell. A huge company, and a health care company no less! But hey, good luck. Marc

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                    David Stone
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                    Heh. In this case, it's out of the fire, and into the frying pan. I was working for LandAmerica Title before, which was a huge company...and a title insurance company, no less! ;P At least Cardinal has a forward-thinking vision for technology. With few exceptions, the title industry just doesn't get technology. It was an uphill battle to get the higher-ups to realize that they had to invest in technology. So I'm looking forward to being part of a group of people that actually has funding and support for what they're trying to do. So yeah, I know about the hell I'm entering. But you know what, I'm okay with it. For right now, I'm selling my soul for money. If, at some point, I decide that I'd like my soul back, I'll start doing my own thing. That'll be a bit down the road, though. :)

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                      Ah, so you're an old hand at this :) In that case, I'll say it again, best of luck man :)

                      "Every time Lotus Notes starts up, somewhere a puppy, a kitten, a lamb, and a baby seal are killed. Lotus Notes is a conspiracy by the forces of Satan to drive us over the brink into madness. The CRC-32 for each file in the installation includes the numbers 666." Gary Wheeler "The secret to a long and healthy life is simple. Don't get ill and don't die." Pete O'Hanlon, courtesy of Rama "I realised that all of my best anecdotes started with "So there we were, pissed". Pete O'Hanlon

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                      David Stone
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                      Thanks! :)

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                        Heh. In this case, it's out of the fire, and into the frying pan. I was working for LandAmerica Title before, which was a huge company...and a title insurance company, no less! ;P At least Cardinal has a forward-thinking vision for technology. With few exceptions, the title industry just doesn't get technology. It was an uphill battle to get the higher-ups to realize that they had to invest in technology. So I'm looking forward to being part of a group of people that actually has funding and support for what they're trying to do. So yeah, I know about the hell I'm entering. But you know what, I'm okay with it. For right now, I'm selling my soul for money. If, at some point, I decide that I'd like my soul back, I'll start doing my own thing. That'll be a bit down the road, though. :)

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                        David Stone wrote:

                        With few exceptions, the title industry just doesn't get technology.

                        Of course they don't. They sell a product in a market where there's little to no price based competition. :doh:

                        You know, every time I tried to win a bar-bet about being able to count to 1000 using my fingers I always get punched out when I reach 4.... -- El Corazon

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                          It's not. I've been doing this stuff for the last 7 years. And I've done everything from your standard, run-of-the-mill coding to being responsible for the designs of large systems and seeing that the various groups were doing The Right Thing. Some parts of the job are more fun than others, but in the end, I just like building things. :)

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                          Zhat
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                          Hey, even in California picking strawberries there are child labor laws...working since your 14...Hmmmm :laugh: :laugh: Ooops...Gratz man, Good Luck!

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                            Hey, even in California picking strawberries there are child labor laws...working since your 14...Hmmmm :laugh: :laugh: Ooops...Gratz man, Good Luck!

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                            David Stone
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                            You're allowed to work at 14, under child labor laws, as long as it's only part time. ;) Thanks though. :)

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                              Heh. In this case, it's out of the fire, and into the frying pan. I was working for LandAmerica Title before, which was a huge company...and a title insurance company, no less! ;P At least Cardinal has a forward-thinking vision for technology. With few exceptions, the title industry just doesn't get technology. It was an uphill battle to get the higher-ups to realize that they had to invest in technology. So I'm looking forward to being part of a group of people that actually has funding and support for what they're trying to do. So yeah, I know about the hell I'm entering. But you know what, I'm okay with it. For right now, I'm selling my soul for money. If, at some point, I decide that I'd like my soul back, I'll start doing my own thing. That'll be a bit down the road, though. :)

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                              Marc Clifton
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                              David Stone wrote:

                              If, at some point, I decide that I'd like my soul back, I'll start doing my own thing.

                              Well, when you do, if I'm still alive and kicking, we should check in with each other. :) Marc

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                                So, I've been taking some time off since I finished school in December to really figure out what I wanted to do now. It's an odd feeling, not having anything that anybody's telling you that you have to do. Anyway, I finally decided I was getting bored of being aimless and, after looking at a bunch of different jobs, I finally found one that looks exciting. On Monday, I'll be starting my new job as a Senior Software Engineer (yes, I'm 21 and a "senior" software engineer. Ironic, eh?) at Cardinal Health[^], here in San Diego. I'll be working on the new revision of their Pyxis[^] line of products, which means that I get to play with new Microsoft stuff, rather than old Microsoft stuff. The cool part is that, because it's so early in the lifecycle, I get to be involved in architectural decisions and the like, which is some of my favorite stuff. :) Time to go update that bio...

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                                Congrats. Now try slapping a type on your post, see if it works for anyone besides me.

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                                  So, I've been taking some time off since I finished school in December to really figure out what I wanted to do now. It's an odd feeling, not having anything that anybody's telling you that you have to do. Anyway, I finally decided I was getting bored of being aimless and, after looking at a bunch of different jobs, I finally found one that looks exciting. On Monday, I'll be starting my new job as a Senior Software Engineer (yes, I'm 21 and a "senior" software engineer. Ironic, eh?) at Cardinal Health[^], here in San Diego. I'll be working on the new revision of their Pyxis[^] line of products, which means that I get to play with new Microsoft stuff, rather than old Microsoft stuff. The cool part is that, because it's so early in the lifecycle, I get to be involved in architectural decisions and the like, which is some of my favorite stuff. :) Time to go update that bio...

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                                  David Stone wrote:

                                  My last day of freedom...

                                  I thought you were getting married.. :) jhaga

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                                    David Stone wrote:

                                    My last day of freedom...

                                    I thought you were getting married.. :) jhaga

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                                    jhaga wrote:

                                    I thought you were getting married..

                                    He is--to his job! Marc

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                                      Congrats. Now try slapping a type on your post, see if it works for anyone besides me.

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                                      Shog9 wrote:

                                      Congrats. Now try slapping a type on your post, see if it works for anyone besides me.

                                      The whole post type thing is stupid and pointless because 99% of posts are made with the default. :laugh:

                                      You know, every time I tried to win a bar-bet about being able to count to 1000 using my fingers I always get punched out when I reach 4.... -- El Corazon

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                                        Shog9 wrote:

                                        Congrats. Now try slapping a type on your post, see if it works for anyone besides me.

                                        The whole post type thing is stupid and pointless because 99% of posts are made with the default. :laugh:

                                        You know, every time I tried to win a bar-bet about being able to count to 1000 using my fingers I always get punched out when I reach 4.... -- El Corazon

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                                        I hereby announce my intention to change that!

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                                          Congrats. Now try slapping a type on your post, see if it works for anyone besides me.

                                          Citizen 20.1.01

                                          'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master - that's all.'

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                                          David Stone
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                                          What have you done?!

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