CSS is a software engineer
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Josh Gray wrote:
with "I'm a programmer"
See ive tried that and I generally get 2 responses. People who know what a computer is: "What, you mean on computers and stuff?" People who have never come into contact with a computer: "What, like TV programs?"
J4amieC wrote:
osh Gray wrote: with "I'm a programmer" See ive tried that and I generally get 2 responses. People who know what a computer is: "What, you mean on computers and stuff?" People who have never come into contact with a computer: "What, like TV programs?"
I hate talking about work in social settings. I like it because I've found people don't ask many more questions after that. If I suspect the person asking is a wanna be programmer or even worse, a computer game nerd, I'll say "I work for a Dutch finance company", that's also a pretty good conversation killer.
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J4amieC wrote:
osh Gray wrote: with "I'm a programmer" See ive tried that and I generally get 2 responses. People who know what a computer is: "What, you mean on computers and stuff?" People who have never come into contact with a computer: "What, like TV programs?"
I hate talking about work in social settings. I like it because I've found people don't ask many more questions after that. If I suspect the person asking is a wanna be programmer or even worse, a computer game nerd, I'll say "I work for a Dutch finance company", that's also a pretty good conversation killer.
Yeah, that's one of the reasons I prefer to say "I'm a writer"... It's a conversation starter instead of a conversation killer, because people can more easily relate to it. If I say "I write software for a hedge fund," people always quiet down... Then I have to say "No, I didn't kill the economy." I get a good laugh for that, but the conversation is still dead at that point.
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Yeah, that's one of the reasons I prefer to say "I'm a writer"... It's a conversation starter instead of a conversation killer, because people can more easily relate to it. If I say "I write software for a hedge fund," people always quiet down... Then I have to say "No, I didn't kill the economy." I get a good laugh for that, but the conversation is still dead at that point.
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Author of the Guardians Saga (Sci-Fi/Fantasy novels)Ian Shlasko wrote:
If I say "I write software for a hedge fund," people always quiet down... Then I have to say "No, I didn't kill the economy." I get a good laugh for that, but the conversation is still dead at that point.
I work for a market maker. Most people don't know what that is, some think they do and hate me for it and then there are those that want to be traders.
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Ian Shlasko wrote:
If I say "I write software for a hedge fund," people always quiet down... Then I have to say "No, I didn't kill the economy." I get a good laugh for that, but the conversation is still dead at that point.
I work for a market maker. Most people don't know what that is, some think they do and hate me for it and then there are those that want to be traders.
I wish I didn't know what that was... Spent too much time in this industry :) Every group I've worked for has been buy-side though... Well, except for that brief stint working on the firm-wide trading platform... That was a real beast...
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That's weird. I've always thought of you as this[^].
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You actually clicked it? Don't you even look at the URL first?
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Yep, it's a nice, generic term... When I have to answer the main phone (When everyone else is off the desk), and they ask who I am, I generally say "I'm their programmer" or "I'm the resident geek"... Anything else just sounds pompous.
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Author of the Guardians Saga (Sci-Fi/Fantasy novels)Ian Shlasko wrote:
I generally say "I'm their programmer" or "I'm the resident geek"... Anything else just sounds pompous.
Yeah way better than "I'm a computer scientist" which the locals that studied 'puters in college are heard to say now and again! I studied art in college and am known around the office as "the guy that gets shit done". I kinda like that! :-\
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Ian Shlasko wrote:
I generally say "I'm their programmer" or "I'm the resident geek"... Anything else just sounds pompous.
Yeah way better than "I'm a computer scientist" which the locals that studied 'puters in college are heard to say now and again! I studied art in college and am known around the office as "the guy that gets shit done". I kinda like that! :-\
See, that's a good title. I also sometimes describe myself as "The computer god" or "Miracle worker" (A little tribute to James Doohan). As for "computer scientist"... One of the few things I remember from college, though I can't remember which professor said it... "Computer science is a double-misnomer." It's not only about computers (Think integrated circuits), and it's not one of the classical sciences (Math, physics, biology, chemistry, etc). It's a purely-semantic argument, but it's funny to think about.
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See, that's a good title. I also sometimes describe myself as "The computer god" or "Miracle worker" (A little tribute to James Doohan). As for "computer scientist"... One of the few things I remember from college, though I can't remember which professor said it... "Computer science is a double-misnomer." It's not only about computers (Think integrated circuits), and it's not one of the classical sciences (Math, physics, biology, chemistry, etc). It's a purely-semantic argument, but it's funny to think about.
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Author of the Guardians Saga (Sci-Fi/Fantasy novels)I am referred to as "the peon" "hey temp guy" or "mr. expendable" ;)
If I have accidentally said something witty, smart, or correct, it is purely by mistake and I apologize for it.
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That's weird. I've always thought of you as this[^].
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Stop posting your sexual fantasies.
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave
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My official org-chart title: "Associate / Analyst" My official job title: "Software Developer" My boss refers to me as a: "Technologist" (I initially thought he just made that word up), or a number of more important-sounding titles if he's talking to potential investors. I've been referred to as a CTO more than once. I consider myself a: "Geek" I tell people I'm a: Writer... Programming has become just a day job... I feel old. :(
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You actually clicked it? Don't you even look at the URL first?
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Author of the Guardians Saga (Sci-Fi/Fantasy novels)I dont even go that far I check the name and if its pillowpants then I ignore any link
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Stop posting your sexual fantasies.
------------------------------------ I will never again mention that I was the poster of the One Millionth Lounge Post, nor that it was complete drivel. Dalek Dave
DD has his own and dont need anymore :laugh: one handed typing is hard enough for him
As barmey as a sack of badgers
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You actually clicked it? Don't you even look at the URL first?
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Author of the Guardians Saga (Sci-Fi/Fantasy novels) -
I've had lots of titles. Currently it's 'Development Team Leader'. I've only ever answered the question of "what do you do?" with "I'm a programmer"
I'm with you Josh. I don't hide behind a fancy title to have pride in what I do. I have a flashy title, but like you I simply say I'm a programmer when asked.
