Your Career Created 16 years ago2008-11-28 23:11:36 UTC by StoneFrog StoneFrog

Created 16 years ago2008-11-28 23:11:36 UTC by StoneFrog StoneFrog

Posted 16 years ago2008-11-28 23:11:36 UTC Post #259169
One thing I've been looking into is what kinds of careers level designers and modders seem to go into. There seems to be some loose correlation with writers, at least from people I know.

What kind of career fields are you guys going into (or currently in)?

I have an interest in engineering, as I have and always will have a passion for creation. My dream job would be to work for Valve though, of course. ^_^
Posted 16 years ago2008-11-28 23:13:18 UTC Post #259170
I'm head-chef in a ***star restaurant in holland called "de librije".
Posted 16 years ago2008-11-29 00:03:40 UTC Post #259172
I own a cocktail and BBQ stand right beside my house, which I work just part time. And when I am not doing that, I prepare and ship out the orders I get from my online business located at: http://coquimart.ecrater.com/ . I am currently involved with a major, renovation construction project that keeps me busy for the rest of my time.
Posted 16 years ago2008-11-29 00:31:46 UTC Post #259174
I wash and detail cars at a car dealership. 'Nuff said.
Posted 16 years ago2008-11-29 00:47:22 UTC Post #259176
I have been a pediatrician for the past ten years.
satchmo satchmo“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better. -- Samuel Beckett”
Posted 16 years ago2008-11-29 00:51:12 UTC Post #259178
Personally i'm going to hunt out a computer science degree. Make this thread again in about 2 years and ill have a dignified answer, heh.
TheGrimReafer TheGrimReaferADMININATOR
Posted 16 years ago2008-11-29 01:06:19 UTC Post #259180
Personally i'm going to hunt out a computer science degree. Make this thread again in about 2 years and ill have a dignified answer, heh.
Well, everybody has to start somewhere, no shame in that. Once my military enlistment ended some years ago, one of the first I things I did was to use my G.I. Bill collage funds towards getting a small business management certificate. Nothing fancy, just the basics.
Posted 16 years ago2008-11-29 01:27:51 UTC Post #259181
Something in Engineering, probably Mechanical.

I've always loved math and building / designing, so this just comes naturally.
Luke LukeLuke
Posted 16 years ago2008-11-29 04:03:15 UTC Post #259187
Majoring in English and Math Education. When I'm done with it, I'm hoping to get into the JET program for a year, followed by moving to Japan and teaching English as a career. But if JET falls though, there's plenty of alternatives.
Posted 16 years ago2008-11-29 04:35:23 UTC Post #259189
Working as an Administration supervisor for a supermarket. Seeking a career in Web Development / Management.
monster_urby monster_urbyGoldsourcerer
Posted 16 years ago2008-11-29 04:35:33 UTC Post #259190
I'm hoping to become a chemical engineer.
38_98 38_98Lord
Posted 16 years ago2008-11-29 08:17:09 UTC Post #259195
Something in the automotive industry for sure, probably some greasy-ass technician since that's the kind of stuff I enjoy doing.

I think we'll find this a very interesting thread, because while the expectation is that the average mapper is looking to get into some highly technical computer-related industry, in reality I believe there is no average mapper.
Posted 16 years ago2008-11-29 08:23:06 UTC Post #259197
Hoping to get into game programming/development. If not, computer science.
Daubster DaubsterVault Dweller
Posted 16 years ago2008-11-29 09:01:55 UTC Post #259198
Same as TheGrimReafer here.
Posted 16 years ago2008-11-29 09:42:03 UTC Post #259199
I'm 2 years into a CS degree.
Penguinboy PenguinboyHaha, I died again!
Posted 16 years ago2008-11-29 09:46:33 UTC Post #259200
I hope I'll be a designer\programmer or if this fails, a jobthat implies usign the computer. Or even a truck driver what the heck(the least I can expect tho)
When I was younger I hoped I'll be a doctor, but the risks are too high(like malpraxis) and the learning procces too long.
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 16 years ago2008-11-29 10:36:10 UTC Post #259201
I would also like to add that as soon as I have the funds I intend to take on a part time university course in VideoGame Development.
monster_urby monster_urbyGoldsourcerer
Posted 16 years ago2008-11-29 11:14:45 UTC Post #259202
I'm thinking I want to be an author, but I'll probably end up as a homeless person, as there's not much I am good at that i've found. (It has'nt been 2 decades yet, but still...)
Notewell NotewellGIASFELFEBREHBER
Posted 16 years ago2008-11-29 11:27:58 UTC Post #259203
what author
Striker StrikerI forgot to check the oil pressure
Posted 16 years ago2008-11-29 11:43:45 UTC Post #259206
I don't understand the question, but an author is a book writer... is that what you meant? If not, please clarify... :confused:
Notewell NotewellGIASFELFEBREHBER
Posted 16 years ago2008-11-29 12:12:15 UTC Post #259210
I'm currently working at 'The Source by Circuit City' part-time. Going to school full-time for 'Video Game Art & Design' Theres alot more envolved here than working on first-person shooters.
Unbreakable UnbreakableWindows 7.9 Rating!
Posted 16 years ago2008-11-29 15:05:46 UTC Post #259211
Theres alot more envolved here than working on first-person shooters.
You can say that again!
Though don't be surprise if a few "FPS Kings" out there don't believe you.

Hey Unbreakable, I know all about the Circuit City stores, but I am not familiar with 'The Source by Circuit City' you mentioned, what is that about?
Posted 16 years ago2008-11-29 18:05:43 UTC Post #259214
I'm manager of a smoothie bar in a shopping centre.
Archie ArchieGoodbye Moonmen
Posted 16 years ago2008-11-29 18:52:04 UTC Post #259217
When I'm done studying I want to work with video game development, or possibly website development.
Posted 16 years ago2008-11-29 20:59:36 UTC Post #259226
I want to work as a physics teacher, preferably at a university level, but I'll probably have to work my way up from scratch.
It's been my dream for a loong long time
Madcow MadcowSpy zappin my udder
Posted 16 years ago2008-11-29 21:10:08 UTC Post #259227
Will you be teaching them how to survive a resonance cascade scenario?
38_98 38_98Lord
Posted 16 years ago2008-11-29 22:06:39 UTC Post #259228
It's mandatory in this post Half-Life world we live in.
Posted 16 years ago2008-11-30 01:17:18 UTC Post #259229
Millions are already suffering from severe post-headcrab trauma.
Posted 16 years ago2008-11-30 01:50:44 UTC Post #259230
I'm working towards my Electrical Engineering Degree right now.
but i'm Currently a Gigging Musician, and a Waiter / Host At Applebees bar and grill ;)
Tetsu0 Tetsu0Positive Chaos
Posted 16 years ago2008-11-30 03:18:55 UTC Post #259233
Im an Aged carer, studing to be a Registered Nurse. Keeps me busy anyway!
Posted 16 years ago2008-11-30 08:32:17 UTC Post #259235
Huntey! You're back at Zumo? D:
monster_urby monster_urbyGoldsourcerer
Posted 16 years ago2008-11-30 14:08:10 UTC Post #259242
A bigger branch of it, though.
I have 8 little peoples to boss around :D

Also a much faster commute. 15 minute on the bus, on a service that runs every 10 mins.

Much improved since last time it was 50 minutes on an hourly service.
Archie ArchieGoodbye Moonmen
Posted 16 years ago2008-11-30 18:31:13 UTC Post #259253
I'm working nights this week so I will be vanishing after tomorrow afternoon. D:
monster_urby monster_urbyGoldsourcerer
Posted 16 years ago2008-12-01 13:52:04 UTC Post #259274
I'm going to be an aeronautical engineer. :)
To date, I've designed one aerial vehicle, the flying chocolate motorbike. I need to work a bit on the concept though. :P
Alabastor_Twob Alabastor_Twobformerly TJB
Posted 16 years ago2008-12-01 14:00:08 UTC Post #259275
mmmm, tasty. As for me im hoping to do a corporate law degree, after that i'll do a bachelor of law dgree for a year and then after that a masters of european law and then I might do the course that allows, me to practice law, it will take a while but at least i'll have lots of letters after my name when I finish, YAH!
Posted 16 years ago2008-12-01 14:41:27 UTC Post #259279
Hey trooperdx3117, also don't forget to watch plenty of Law & Order episodes, he he.
Posted 16 years ago2008-12-01 17:53:35 UTC Post #259292
Nah I watch Boston Legal its got drum roll WILLIAM SHATNER. Even though i've never watched Star Trek it would be awesome if he made a nod to his past as captain something or other
Posted 16 years ago2008-12-02 09:15:55 UTC Post #259321
Captain Something Or Other, Commander of the good ship Flying Chocolate motorbike, here to rid the universe of all evil communism!
Alabastor_Twob Alabastor_Twobformerly TJB
Posted 16 years ago2008-12-02 10:25:37 UTC Post #259322
Studying for game designer, after finishing the current course i will go more into the engineering part, programming AI and engines etc.
Posted 16 years ago2008-12-02 11:38:04 UTC Post #259323
The Source by circuit city, and circuit city are actualy two different companies. Last I've heard Circuit City is actually going out of business at which time we will probably be know as 'The Source'. I'm not too sure at what actually happened but it's pretty much the same store, just defferent owners so to speak... well, its actually a corporation soo.. I guess theres no owners.. bah, hard to explain.. sorry :(
Unbreakable UnbreakableWindows 7.9 Rating!
Posted 16 years ago2008-12-02 21:35:38 UTC Post #259340
I became a game-programmer half a year ago. Nice work, nice colleagues and free chocolate milk. :) Still doing some game-design and art in my spare time, too.
Posted 16 years ago2008-12-22 05:02:39 UTC Post #260409
I'm going to study business science(it's one of the top (and most difficult) business degrees you can get, very hard to get accepted, only offered by a few Universities), and the hopefully get a nice business job, and climb up the corporate ladder. I might even start my own business. From what I have heard from graduated business science students, they get extremely good jobs straight out of University, in New York, London, etc.
If I don't get into business sci, I will do computer science, or maybe engineering.
Posted 16 years ago2008-12-22 11:37:58 UTC Post #260414
Im double majoring in Computer Technology and Networking. I am 1 semester from an Associates degree, and I'm employed as Helpdesk support at the school I attend.
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