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Lifer
- Feb 20, 2001
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I'm sure you're also busy shredding all of those resumes coming in.
Well, what else would I do?
I'm sure you're also busy shredding all of those resumes coming in.
very interesting! thanks for the post!
I almost majored in statistics/applied math for my undergrad, but went the CS route instead.
Can you please give us more details about ur job? Like what statistical tools/analysis (regression analysis, etc) that you do? What kind of data that you get from the jet engines?
Also what makes you go into manufacturing instead of doing data mining for businesses?
That sounds really cool. What kind of a path did you take to get where you are now?I work as a data engineer for one of the two largest cellular companies in the US. My focus is to specifically work on the performance of the LTE solution. I do a lot of different things. Data analysis, third tier technical support for technicians, test script creation. I touch several different technologies like MPLS, Ethernet, LTE, GRE, GTPv2 etc. My goal is to make sure all packets go from the User Endpoint to our ISP peer as quickly as possible on the magnitude of several hundreds of thousands of simultaneous users.
I like the fact the job is varied. I am the type of person who doesn't like to "stagnate" with tech for so long. I like to get in on the ground floor, learn everything, train the people after me then move onto the next thing. I get to push boundaries that even most telecom engineers don't get to touch.
I've been with the company for 12 years, benefits are good, intellectual stimulation is good and pay is excellent. Unfortunately, I am starting to see some more bureaucracy creep in over the past two years, which I think will eventually kill my job.
I freaking hate my job right now.
My title is "Retention Advisor" for a large cable company. Basically I take calls from people that want to disconnect their service. It sucks because its not what I signed on for, they just changed me over to this.
I was working towards getting my degree in networking and security so I could move up the ladder but now work won't pay for my schooling. I'm sure I'll have a new title/company very soon.
I freaking hate my job right now.
My title is "Retention Advisor" for a large cable company. Basically I take calls from people that want to disconnect their service. It sucks because its not what I signed on for, they just changed me over to this.
I was working towards getting my degree in networking and security so I could move up the ladder but now work won't pay for my schooling. I'm sure I'll have a new title/company very soon.
That must suck. I know I've wanted to argue with the guy and yell at him any time he tries to make me stay. Then it occurred to me he probably really doesnt wanna be doing that but its his job.
That is a cool feeling, isn't it.I get to do things not many people can say they have seen/done
That must suck. I know I've wanted to argue with the guy and yell at him any time he tries to make me stay. Then it occurred to me he probably really doesnt wanna be doing that but its his job.
I work in Human Resources. My job is more than hiring and firing people.
Yeah people don't get that about HR.
do you do anything positive for employees?
I'm an indie game developer.
awesome! have you managed to get close to the income you were making before?
I own and operate a construction company, and a property development and management company. I generate about $17m in revenue each year and employ ~100 people.
It can be quite challenging, but also rewarding. It has provided a very comfortable life and future for my family, but at times has left me wondering if I wasn't sacrificing my time with my kids for the sake of providing for the company.