Dan94 913 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Curious as to what people do on here for career, university, college etc SPFreely, GazzaGarratt and BO7H B4RRELS 3 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5681-what-do-you-do/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
BO7H B4RRELS 2,453 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Curious as to what people do on here for career, university, college etc [emoji4]I'm the Independent Living Specialist at a group home for young men who are about to be out on their own. I teach them IL skills like; creating a resume, interviewing tips, how to open a bank account, grocery shopping, budgeting, etc. Masters in Pyschology and Bachelors in Criminal Justice. Been in this field for 11 years. Via the FG App Plumbers Crack, J4MES OX4D, Corey the Kiwi and 6 others 7 2 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5681-what-do-you-do/#findComment-105296 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumbers Crack 4,068 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 (Hopefully) done with all that work cr@p! Took early retirement 2 years ago almost to the day. Used to be a plumbing estimating and design engineer but now I’m part of the green keeping team at my bowls club. No grand kids yet and Mrs P still works part time so works well for a bit of daytime gaming as well! 👍 Anyone who says retirement is boring is talking out of their jacksie ....I mean, every day is a bank holiday, what’snot to love? 😂😂 Right, let’s get the ol’ PS4 fired up....... BO7H B4RRELS, J4MES OX4D, GazzaGarratt and 4 others 6 1 Thanks to Capn_Underpants for the artwork Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5681-what-do-you-do/#findComment-105298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGarratt 11,066 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 I work in Projects. Pretty vague I know but essentially I lead in changes that happen at a Building Society. You'd be surprised how many things need changing or we want changing like systems, policies and strategies. I'm very lucky to do many varied things and help make decisions that impact the direction of where we go. I've only ever worked for this company too. Nearly 14 years. Plumbers Crack, SPFreely and J4MES OX4D 3 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5681-what-do-you-do/#findComment-105300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGarratt 11,066 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 4 hours ago, BO7H B4RRELS said: I'm the Independent Living Specialist at a group home for young men who are about to be out on their own. I teach them IL skills like; creating a resume, interviewing tips, how to open a bank account, grocery shopping, budgeting, etc. Masters in Pyschology and Bachelors in Criminal Justice. Been in this field for 11 years. Via the FG App Tommy, quite possibly you have one of the most rewarding and worthy jobs I've ever read. That's seriously awesome. J4MES OX4D, Dan94, SPFreely and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5681-what-do-you-do/#findComment-105301 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BO7H B4RRELS 2,453 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Tommy, quite possibly you have one of the most rewarding and worthy jobs I've ever read. That's seriously awesome.It can be very rewarding, but this field also has an extremely high turnover rate. The stress is nuts. There are days when I want to choke these kids. But there are also days when I feel really good knowing I'm helping someone get their life on track. I've learned to put my efforts into the kids who are trying. The ones that don't give a fuck, I don't give a fuck. You can lead a horse to water... But thanks man. I appreciate the kindness. Via the FG App Plumbers Crack, SPFreely, GazzaGarratt and 1 other 4 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5681-what-do-you-do/#findComment-105305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tronic44 3,642 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 I work for a motion capture company as Capture Assistant Director and Stage Manager. We help make games, films, music videos, anything really. I love it, couldn’t imagine working anywhere else. GazzaGarratt, J4MES OX4D, SPFreely and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5681-what-do-you-do/#findComment-105314 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greboth 2,721 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 I am a Civil Servant, specifically within the Insolvency Service. It is hard to describe my job as it is basically to support all the other teams within the Department that I work. Mostly it revolves around providing figures and statistical analysis to whomever wants or needs it, some low level upkeep of our payments system, helping people external to us upload files to us (it is very specific data with tight validation rules so it's often wrong). However it extends wider than that to a sort of Jack of all trades and in my time I've paid people money, answered general queries, drafted letters in response to complaints, written to MP's, advised on legislative matters, created and presented training to other staff on things from Excel to writing SQL, TUPE to Employee Status. The pay is terrible, like truely utterly terrible, but everyday is different and most days a challenge as I'm always being asked to do something or for something that I've not done before. Plumbers Crack, GazzaGarratt, SPFreely and 1 other 4 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5681-what-do-you-do/#findComment-105315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno 3,511 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Im a CNC machinist, setter and programmer. I work horizontal borers and multi axis milling machines but im also an apprentice trained vertical borer and turner. Like Lee I've only worked at the one firm and on August the 11th I'll have been there 32 years 😫 21 years of that was on nights. SPFreely, J4MES OX4D, Plumbers Crack and 1 other 4 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5681-what-do-you-do/#findComment-105316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumelylady 188 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I'm an admin assistant in a psychology office that specializes in treating veterans, those still serving, RCMP, ambulance and police dispatch, and first responders. Two of the three psychologists I work for also still have independent practice clients that don't fall within those parameters. We're less than a year old, so we're still ironing out some kinks and getting some things going, but we've had a good response so far. I majored in psychology in university and then went to college for administration, so this job is really the best of both worlds for me. Previously I worked for a hospital as a clinical secretary in an off-site hemodialysis unit for 5 years and did a 1 year stint in their Privacy and Access office. That was a stressful year of intense impostor syndrome, but I learned some interesting things that I've brought to my current job. BO7H B4RRELS, GazzaGarratt and SPFreely 3 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5681-what-do-you-do/#findComment-105397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGarratt 11,066 Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 On 5/4/2018 at 11:23 AM, Dan94 said: Curious as to what people do on here for career, university, college etc Dan, this has been a really good thread. It's about time we asked what do you do? SPFreely and Dan94 2 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5681-what-do-you-do/#findComment-105437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerBurge 2,375 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 I work for Michelin. I’m in quality. I inspect tires. Well not so much inspecting now as I babysit 15 grown adults since taking this new position a few months ago. Been there 12 years now. Eighteen more until I can retire 😩 SPFreely and GazzaGarratt 2 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5681-what-do-you-do/#findComment-105443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan94 913 Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 10 hours ago, GazzaGarratt said: Dan, this has been a really good thread. It's about time we asked what do you do? Haha good point I work for a housing association in the Development team as a Development Assistant. So this covers all admin work, getting legal contracts signed (land transfers, development agreements, shared equity/ownership leases etc), doing utility searches and helping with any defects that occur whilst in the 12 months warranty from the developer, prepping powerpoint presentations for meetings etc GazzaGarratt 1 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5681-what-do-you-do/#findComment-105447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan94 913 Posted September 6, 2018 Author Share Posted September 6, 2018 Does anyone work in Web Development / Design? I've decided at the grand old age of 24 that I want to pursue a career that I would enjoy and want to do as a proper career, and not just stuck in a job that I don't enjoy; so I've started doing a course on Udemy (training course website) in my spare time to learn HTML, CSS and JavaScript then hopefully get my foot in somewhere as a Web Developer. J4MES OX4D, BO7H B4RRELS, GazzaGarratt and 1 other 4 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5681-what-do-you-do/#findComment-110829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGarratt 11,066 Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Does anyone work in Web Development / Design? I've decided at the grand old age of 24 that I want to pursue a career that I would enjoy and want to do as a proper career, and not just stuck in a job that I don't enjoy; so I've started doing a course on Udemy (training course website) in my spare time to learn HTML, CSS and JavaScript then hopefully get my foot in somewhere as a Web Developer.Fair play Dan. Funnily enough that's exactly what I'd love to do aswell. I've started on CodeAcademy as its free. How much is your course? Its been a while since I've picked it up though. Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5681-what-do-you-do/#findComment-111318 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan94 913 Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share Posted September 14, 2018 Fair play Dan. Funnily enough that's exactly what I'd love to do aswell. I've started on CodeAcademy as its free. How much is your course? Its been a while since I've picked it up though.I got it on their 'back to school' summer sale. £130 reduced to £10 Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk GazzaGarratt 1 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5681-what-do-you-do/#findComment-111319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaGarratt 11,066 Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I got it on their 'back to school' summer sale. £130 reduced to £10 Sent from my SM-G965F using TapatalkOh nice! Its definitely something that are always sought after by many companies. I think its good for anyone actually as it gives you some appreciation as to what goes on many things that we all use on a daily basis. Dan94 1 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5681-what-do-you-do/#findComment-111320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan94 913 Posted September 14, 2018 Author Share Posted September 14, 2018 Oh nice! Its definitely something that are always sought after by many companies. I think its good for anyone actually as it gives you some appreciation as to what goes on many things that we all use on a daily basis.Definitely, I'm actually exploring the Apprenticeship route too as there's a couple in my area so I've applied for them. It's a small paycut from my current job but the apprenticeship lasts a year and if its a way of getting your foot in the door in the industry, then hey, it's worth that Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk GazzaGarratt 1 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5681-what-do-you-do/#findComment-111321 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkArch3typ3 58 Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 I've been doing the commercial insurance broker since January. Not my cup of tea. Used to work an an underwriter for an insurance company. The company is actually from the UK Aviva. I'm going to make the transition to a residential/commercial painter. My buddy has a 1 man company and needs a partner. I definitely hate being stuck behind a desk. It gets bloody boring. I want to work with my hands. I understand marketing and networking. He understands painting. We're going to put our brains together and get this accomplished. Got my first job on Monday. I'm calling in sick at my brokerage lol. Capn_Underpants, GazzaGarratt and Dan94 3 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5681-what-do-you-do/#findComment-111331 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan94 913 Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 On 9/6/2018 at 9:44 AM, Dan94 said: Does anyone work in Web Development / Design? I've decided at the grand old age of 24 that I want to pursue a career that I would enjoy and want to do as a proper career, and not just stuck in a job that I don't enjoy; so I've started doing a course on Udemy (training course website) in my spare time to learn HTML, CSS and JavaScript then hopefully get my foot in somewhere as a Web Developer. Have an interview tomorrow for an IT Test Analyst role at a Software Consultancy. Only 10 minutes away in City centre so fingers crossed. Anyone have any experience? tronic44, GazzaGarratt and J4MES OX4D 3 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5681-what-do-you-do/#findComment-111787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCA-Paendrag 2,765 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 20 minutes ago, Dan94 said: Have an interview tomorrow for an IT Test Analyst role at a Software Consultancy. Only 10 minutes away in City centre so fingers crossed. Anyone have any experience? Good luck! 🤞 Dan94 and J4MES OX4D 2 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5681-what-do-you-do/#findComment-111788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan94 913 Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 Just now, NCA-Paendrag said: Good luck! 🤞 Cheers fella! This is the JD: Quote You will be joining a friendly, talented team of software engineers, testers and managers working on a range of greenfield projects for clients in the public, private and third sectors. As an apprentice IT test analyst your main duties will be: Participate in sprint-planning sessions to identify and plan QA involvement in development sprints Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases Estimate, prioritise, plan, and coordinate testing activities Design, develop and execute automation scripts using appropriate tools such as Selenium Identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs using JIRA Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved Perform exploratory testing as well as technical testing (web services, environments etc.) GazzaGarratt 1 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5681-what-do-you-do/#findComment-111789 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCA-Paendrag 2,765 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Pfft. A walk in the park. You'll nail this 😎😁 Dan94 1 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5681-what-do-you-do/#findComment-111803 Share on other sites More sharing options...
J4MES OX4D 10,057 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 3 hours ago, Dan94 said: Have an interview tomorrow for an IT Test Analyst role at a Software Consultancy. Good luck with that! Looks very interesting judging by the description. Try not to get an erection during the interview is my advice😎 NCA-Paendrag, GazzaGarratt and Dan94 3 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5681-what-do-you-do/#findComment-111804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan94 913 Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 Good luck with that! Looks very interesting judging by the description. Try not to get an erection during the interview is my advice[emoji41]Hahaha cheers mate.My current job is shite atm, really not enjoying it. So fingers crossed this goes good. They're making a decision on the day alsoSent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk GazzaGarratt and J4MES OX4D 2 Link to comment https://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/forums/topic/5681-what-do-you-do/#findComment-111805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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