Job Titles

MrsGorilla said:
Programmer II which, incidentally, is one level above a Programmer I and one level below a Programmer III. :rolleyes: Oh well, I didn't make up the job titles here...
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Ha! I can relate to that. I'm an RF Engineer II. I frequency plan cell sites and optimize system performance (among other things) for a wireless phone carrier. Most of my database days are behind me, but in the beginning I was responsible for design, development and maintanence of some audit programs. My databases are still used a bit, but have become a bit outdated and somewhat obsolete.
 
i'm a compliance something-or-other......spend my days making sure the bank i work for doesn't break the FSA rules. at least it means i get to play about with the odd database:eek:

Originally Posted by reclusivemonkey


I'd prefer a Hoegaarden...
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mmm...Hoegaarden. i can manage about two half pints of that before the dribbling and gurning starts! is the correct way to serve it with a slice of lemon? in classy bars they give you a slice with a half pint (and you may get some change off a fiver!)
 
emcf said:
mmm...Hoegaarden. i can manage about two half pints of that before the dribbling and gurning starts! is the correct way to serve it with a slice of lemon? in classy bars they give you a slice with a half pint (and you may get some change off a fiver!)
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Not being a classy guy I wouldn't know ;-)

I've heard of that, but in my opinion it doesn't need it at all; its tasty enough. I've only ever once seen it available on draught and that's in a pub in Saltaire, West Yorkshire. Yep, not much change out of a fiver...

I usually serve after popping it into the freezer for a few minutes to bring it down in temperature to the ideal 4 degrees... I keep trying to turn the fridge down to that temperature (surely my beer is the most important thing in there), but my better half always turns it back up.
 
Consultant and software developer

I go to companies to upgrade their way to work, adding macros or code in their Excel projects, getting them from Excel to Access or from Access to independant software as it fits best for them. I have my own company and work in partnership with friends of mine that also have their own businesses.

One of them is an hardware specialist, is very good in Access and have some knowledge in Java and C++. Another one is an expert analyst who can works well with many kinds of programming languages. Another one is good in Access, Excel and Director. One is an electric engineer who has a great knowledge of Java and robotics. We also have a connection with a guy who's working as a 3D designer in video games who gives a hand on designing websites and application backgrounds and a girl who works as an interpret and corrector, making sure that all of our applications and documents are without misspelled words. (I wish she could help me with my posts as well;)).

After an analysis of my customer's way to work and their needs, I give them suggestions on upgrading their system, by adding things to it or by starting it all over in a different format. For each customer, I bring the partner(s) which fits best the customer's needs for the second analysis and then let these partners do the job. I get a percentage of the money it brings for finding the job for my partners, for supervising the developement and for the service I give after every things done.

On our spare times we, Me and all of my partners, do researches on improving the way things work. We developped new templates for documentation and a template for an Access database with all the methods we may need already in it. So, it goes very fast to create a database for our customers. We also developped a portal that gives the user the possibility to choose which application they want to open from a single entry point and upgrade it each time they do, without them to notice anything.

Sometimes it feels like the «Impossible Mission Force» TV show. Listening at the mission briefing, selecting the team members needed, planning on the way to face the problem, doing the mission and adapting as fast as possile as things may get away from initial plans. ;)
 
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Newman said:
I go to companies to upgrade their way to work, adding macros or code in their Excel projects, getting them from Excel to Access or from Access to independant software as it fits best for them. I have my own company and work in partnership with friends of mine that also have their own businesses.
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Newman I am jealous! Sounds like a great job.
 
I'll think about you when I'll open an office in UK.
Cool! Having an office in Montreal and one in UK will grant me with the «Offices worldwide» link on my website.;)
 
It does sound wonderful, Newman.

This question had me scouring my paperwork to find my offer letter and job description I acquired with my new job in September.

The official title is "Data Reporting Specialist."

Strange..... the job description lists the title as "Data Analyst"... ah.. that's dated July. They must have come up with a fancier title between July and September.

Basically, I develop reports in SQL and Actuate. (I hate Actuate, by the way. Too many limitations.) My company doesn't have a formal DBA employed and I'm taking classes to work toward "higher paid involvement" in the Database world.

I used to be a programmer until I was laid off a few years back now. I was a consultant with an agency for about two years until I finally landed a permanent position on my own. My Access development days are almost a thing of the past now.

I found this forum when I was brand new to Access and it was SUCH a great help. I made some friends here too, so even though I have infrequent needs to search for answers, I still keep the watercooler gang a part of my day.
 
Senior Special Agent I

...get to arrest people...carry a gun...get out of speeding tickets...free coffee where ever I go...wear a really fun uniform...fool my boss into thinking I know how to program...fool my other boss into letting me travel to schools for different stuff (forensic video examination, crime analysis conventions).
 
Rich said:
how long did it take for you to figure out which end you had to use, or did they show you ? :confused: :p
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It’s kind of an on the job training program. I’m working my way through it now.
 
reclusivemonkey said:
LOL. I work for Local Government. I used to work in the private sector, and am used to doing far more work. If I ever try and do anything here above and beyond my job description, I tend to get into trouble.;-)
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Ah - old style local government! There's a bit of that here but it's dying out.
 
Rich said:
how long did it take for you to figure out which end you had to use, or did they show you ? :confused: :p
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It wasn't a problem, the thin end goes up his a**. He just has to walk around slowly.:D
 
Newman said:
I'll think about you when I'll open an office in UK.
Cool! Having an office in Montreal and one in UK will grant me with the «Offices worldwide» link on my website.;)
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You only need to open a USA office to call things "worldwide":rolleyes:

Col
 
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