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What is your profession? (reddthat.com)

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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.

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[–] dingus 14 points 1 day ago (4 children)

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.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 16 hours ago

Gimme an M! Gimme an L! Gimme a T!

What's that spell?

[–] billwashere 1 points 1 day ago

So… more like a butcher?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 day ago

What’s your job title?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

Are you in pathology?