Who is your daddy and what does he do?

I'm surprised anyone here had ever heard of RPG. BTW, it more resembles C than the original RPG now. I never write reports anymore. ;^)

"programming with wires and plug boards"

My uncle had a few of those boards. I took one to my first RPG class for a little historical perspective.

I never program with plugs and switches, but I do remember typing away cases of IBM punch cards! Debugging and re-punching cards were no fun at all — I don't care how nostalgic you are! :)

I know of one MAJOR company over here that still uses a mainframe that boots using punch cards

I also am my own daddy.

Being and I/E (instrument / electrical) Technician on a 4 ten hour day schedule gives me at least a three day weekend every week. With four weeks paid vacation plus all of the three day weekends I have ample time to plan trips, construct gear and of course hike. I have 2 weeks planned for this year on the AT.

And yes I am planning on retiring in 4 1/2 years. :-)

Note: The I T forum is two mainframes over and one server down. :-)

Party On ! 2010

Newton

@Joe C:

A Borough is a small incorporated town. Here out east, most everywhere is incorporated into a local government subdivision; Cities, all the way down to towns (developed), townships (rural – similar to unincorporated places elsewhere), and boroughs. The title of Manager is a "professional" appointed position, rather than a "political" elected one.

My wife thinks its funny when she says I'm a "Burrow Manager" (like rabbits).

Beware of computer programmers that carry screwdrivers

Beware of computer programmers that carry screwdrivers

Back in the day that would have been soldering irons!

I'm a San Diego State University student and son of a famous psychologist who pays for my schooling as well as pays me for getting good grades. I earn $500 for each A I get, so without question I get straight A's. Living and eating with my parents also has its financial benefits.
I got back last night from a thru-hike from the Star of India in San Diego to the Stars of Hollywood Blvd. Took me 8 wonderful days and had an unforgettable experience. How great is a 4 week winter break.

My mom gave me $2.50 for every A I got. :(

Wow – $500? 3 degrees including Grad School and all I got was a lousy piece of paper.

Damn son. Haha! I didn't get paid for getting good grades. It was just expected.

So… what was this unforgettable experience? Did someone finally lose their virginity? ;) Common… tell us, who was the lucky guy? LOL I'm just teasing, but I really would like to hear the story.

I'm an IT consultant/auditor for large accounting, tax and advisory firm. I get 25 days vacation per year but can't use all of them due to work demands but it does allow me to plan a couple of longish (4 days to a week long) trips per year. Most of my trips are one nighters in GA, NC, or TN. I always wish I could get out more often!

General surgeon in the U.S. Army. (See my avatar.)
Far too much business, nowadays…

I get 30 days leave a year, but I have to use leave days for the weekends off, too. So basically this equates to four weeks of vacation a year, NOT six. Otherwise my time is pretty well fully engaged in my job- just ask my wife. The Army spent so much money sending me to school that they simply are not going to let me goof off without giving them their money's worth. Heck, I even have a tough time taking the leave I'm given- I've got 60 days accrued right now. That's why I get INCREDIBLY grouchy when someone tries to screw with my free time- I really haven't any. I am unconscionably rude to telemarketers and I do not tolerate sales pitches of any kind without bloodshed.

It speaks volumes about BPL that I spend so much time here.

Anyway, I get paid about a third of what a civilian general surgeon would make, on average, in the U.S. But, honestly, it's an incredibly satisfying job.

Dean – where are you currently stationed?

The one break you get is not paying malpractice insurance at least ;-)

Do you plan on practicing later, after retiring from the military? I had a great dentist who opened her own practice after her 20 years. And have seen other Doctors as well who were retired. (That is what I got for having lived near a Navy town for 13 or so years!)

All great people indeed.

I'm a cartographer for the best magazine in the world.

I get 4 weeks a year off plus some work travel to some fun places if I'm lucky.

My wife gets 5 weeks a year and works for a bank. We try to travel out of the country for two weeks and I usually try to climb or backpack for the rest of my time off plus every possible long weekend we can get out.

I would trade less pay for more vacation anytime.

Thank you, Dean, for your service to our country and for what you are doing for our wounded!

My eldest son retired from the Air Force last spring after 30 years. His youngest son was born with a cleft palate. It's thanks to the various military surgeons that at age 18 he shows no trace of the defect. Special credit goes to the wonderful Army surgeons at Landstuhl Medical Center during the four years my son was stationed at Ramstein AFB, when most of my grandson's major surgery was done.

Mary,

We hear so much negatives about military hospitals — it's good to read success stories!

I'm a field guide for a wilderness therapy company in AK. Plenty of time off and the time working is spent in an incredible office.

I'm a lowly web developer. I work part-time now. I used to work full-time at a good company but I quit to hike the PCT. Maybe I'll work full-time again someday, but money doesn't mean as much to me anymore as it used to. Maybe I'll think differently when my savings run out.

My daddy worked in defense contracting.

I think some of you have taken the "Who is your daddy and what does he do" quite literally. It's just a quote from a movie. Kindergarten Cop.

What you do for a living is good enough. We don't need to know about your daddies. Haha! :D

Just know that my daddy can beat up your daddy — any day! :)

No way! My daddy can't kick your daddies' ass any day of the week and twice on Sundays. haha! ;)

No way! My daddy can't kick your daddies' ass any day of the week…

You are wise to agree.

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Damn typos. LOL I guess your daddy wins.