My profession is in programming. Initially, my dad tried to teach me Javascript. It was a struggle and couldn’t get it.

A few years later, I took up computer science in college and that’s where it all clicked: I can imagine the end result. It’s a matter of being curious and finding (or I daresay… hacking) my way to that conclusion. Programming languages have a very funny way of allowing you to do just that. In studying computer science, I discovered the art of engineering all kinds of software-based solutions.

Because my way of solving problems is more deductive than inductive, I have to consciously build foundational knowledge and routines. Constant learning and insatiable curiosity is required for me to identify when my hunches are wrong and discard them accordingly.

  • dantheclamman@lemmy.world
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    11 days ago

    Environmental Scientist. As my username suggests, my passion is studying bivalves. My day job involves studying nutrient cycling in San Francisco Bay (where clams come up quite a bit)! Through my work, I have also grown fascinated by phytoplankton

  • dingus@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    11 days ago

    I get to cut up human organs for a living. Whenever something is removed during surgery, it comes to me. It can be mundane but there are fun and interesting things too. The job is very hands on.

    No, I’m not a surgeon. You wouldn’t want me to attempt to perform surgery on you. I’m not a physician of any kind.

  • lattrommi@lemmy.mlEnglish
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    11 days ago

    I am a jack of all trades, master of none. I’m a nobody, who likes to have fun. I’m easily distracted and lose focus a ton.

    I am an amateur scientist, a cook, an author of unwritten books, I can’t solve your problems but I’ll still take a look.

    I’ve been a toy soldier, a quick thinker, a recycling inventer and a useless tinker, who was once known as a legendary drinker.

    I’m naturally shy but occasionally I’m bolder and i see beauty beyond the eye of the beholder as a student or mentor to both younger and older.

    A person “who” cares, doesn’t matter about “what”, “when” I’m needed, “where” ever that may be, and sometimes “why”. z.

    I’ve walked a mile in your shoes and I ran so far away just to be the man who walked a 1000 miles to fall down at your door.

    I never give up, never surrender, never gonna let you down, never gonna turn around, bright eyes, every now and then i fall apart.

    A party of one, a party of five, a party of me, oh, ah, ah, ah, ah, staying alive, staying alive. As long as I know how to love I know I’ll be alive, I will survive.

    I want it all or maybe just a little bit off more than I can chew on that it’s a piece of cake and eat it too rich for my blood is thicker than water you talking about?

    Chances are, the odds are even, shirts versus skins. don’t stop believin’ that as far as I’m concerned, everybody wins or was kung fu fighting, thunderbolts and lightning, please.

    Online I go by Lattrommi, the first and foremost, last but not least, mostly a man, still part beast, from the state of ohio in the united states of north america on this planet earth within the sol system somewhere along an arm of the milky way galaxy.

    If you read all this, I hope you have a nice day.

  • klep@lemmy.ml
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    10 days ago

    I’m an office manager at a methadone clinic. I’m working toward becoming a Drug and Alcohol Counselor. It’s a wonderfully rewarding job and I can’t wait to continue in the field.

  • redwattlebird@lemmings.world
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    10 days ago

    Architectural lighting designer. I love it and hate it. Love the complexity and endless learning about science and tech, and how to apply it creatively. Hate the contractors who put forward alternates and mess up the entire design intent only to pocket the difference.

    Currently studying to change careers to be a game dev as a generalist for indie games.

      • redwattlebird@lemmings.world
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        9 days ago

        That’s the thing though! I’m specifying well priced lighting that has good support from the supplier, warranties that last 10 years, good colour temperature and degradation rates etc. And the alternatives are nowhere near the same quality and have a dodgy warranty! I’ll put the alternatives through it they’re truly like for like, but it never is.

  • 2ugly2live@lemmy.world
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    12 days ago

    I work in insurance, specifically auto insurance. I used to work as a bodily injury adjuster, but moved to subro. I’ve been doing this for longer than I realized. My mom told me with a smile that I’ll likely be in insurance the rest of my life. I went home and cried 🤣

    Pays alright though. And I’m (currently) able to work from home which I know is a blessing. Just wasn’t what I was dreaming about as a little girl, you know?

  • JadenSmith@sh.itjust.works
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    11 days ago

    I straighten below hairs for Japanese adult entertainment employees. Usually a Philips does the job, however for some folks I’ve had to whip out the ironing board. It’s a tough job.

  • krinks73@lemm.eeEnglish
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    11 days ago

    I work in travel insurance claims. I’m in a third party administrator for underwriters. When you’re on a trip and you get hurt or get sick, you give us a call and we get a claim started for you.

  • nightrunner@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    12 days ago

    Virtualization Engineer. Finally doing what I am passionate about. I was a stock broker 10 years ago. It was a crazy ride.

      • nightrunner@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        11 days ago

        As a virtualization engineer, I work with VMware products (Now owned by Broadcom) to design and implement virtual infrastructure. This allows organizations to run multiple virtual machines on fewer physical servers, which enhances scalability and simplifies backup and recovery processes. Think of it as creating a digital version of a computer that can be easily adjusted and moved around.

        • Cruxifux@feddit.nl
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          11 days ago

          Okay, I’m going to sound like a drooling moron here. When I see you say “virtual infrastructure” I’m imagining you make video game buildings in virtual reality. When you say “virtual machine” I think of a calculator, but in minecraft or something. So are you some kind of programming engineer? Or am I just too stupid to understand what your job is? Thanks for being patient with this troglodyte.

          • nightrunner@lemmy.worldEnglish
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            11 days ago

            You aren’t a moron at all. If you haven’t been exposed to it I wouldn’t expect you to know what it is.

            So virtualization is kind of like taking multiple computer operating systems and running them on one physical server. So instead of needing a physical server for each system, you can run dozens. Then you can have clusters of physical machines that are running hundreds of virtual machines (computers) per cluster.

  • ThatWeirdGuy1001@lemmy.world
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    12 days ago

    I’m a lifelong cook. Been working in kitchens since I was 15 and I’m currently training to be the sous chef at my current location.

    People shit on food service workers but the amount of practical real life skills I’ve acquired over the years has actually come in handy quite a few times.

    • comfy@lemmy.ml
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      11 days ago

      but the amount of practical real life skills I’ve acquired over the years

      Are there any particularly unexpected ones?

      • ThatWeirdGuy1001@lemmy.world
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        10 days ago

        There’s a couple for me.

        Prioritization of tasks. The flaming pot is more important than the smoking oven.

        The ability to move through a dense group of people without disrupting anyone.

        Sense of urgency. You need to move with intention and do it quickly.

        Injury assessment. You’re not going home because you got 1st degree burns. Grit your teeth and push through. If you cut yourself it’s a different story but unless your skin is sloughing off your fine.