Comments | achellios: Sanford and Son

achellios

Sanford and Son

Nov 03, 2005 09:54

Dad and I had a series of emails back n' forth this past week. Now that I'm on the lookout for a civilian-side tech job, he and I have had plenty to talk about professionally. What follows is possibly the best conversation the two of us have had in years.
( A touching tale of technological tones... )

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death2sanity November 3 2005, 17:43:07 UTC

*g* reminds me of conversations with my dad, only with more emphasis on the spiritual side of things, and better typing. Civil Engineers don't have to know how to touch-type. *l*

So did you end up with a humanities degree too?

Also, sorry I haven't called yet, I'm still busy trying to figure everything out, especially since I will be going up with my dad. We'll be staying at a hotel in DC. Maybe we can meet up and grab a bite to eat one evening? Anyway, I'll call and see if we can work something out.

achellios November 3 2005, 18:12:41 UTC

Sounds perfect, no worries or rush on the phone call. If I happen to miss your call, don't think I'm blowing you off--keep trying me til I hear it, b/c I can be rather deaf when it comes to a phone ringing at times.

Yessir, I wound up with a degree in political science. I am a PSU certified professional bullshitter. I do NOT want to wind up a talking head on CNN, nor do I want to lie to the people on a daily basis regarding what I'm going to do and how I'm going to do it. From what I understand, those are basically the options you have if you pursue political science to its end. I don't want to be a lawyer, but that's the only forum my love for debate would really flourish in.

So...computers. :D

caitie711 November 3 2005, 19:03:09 UTC

I love your dad, and I love you.

achellios November 3 2005, 20:29:26 UTC

Meeeutual, babes, on both counts. See you tonight. (I'll be waiting at the apartment.) :)

caitie711 November 3 2005, 20:36:45 UTC

whew, thanks for letting me know. i wasn't sure what was happenin. i shouldn't be home too late. i'll be sure to call you.

wheel_of_fish November 3 2005, 19:40:33 UTC

You should talk to my buddy Jesus over at Microsoft. He's a dev, so I guess he's one of those coders who stays up late on projects, but he likes it. He gets time off, sees his family in CT a couple times a year, makes his own hours, etc. It's not quite what you're into, but maybe he can give you some leads.

He's also a Scot and a drunkard, as Mike will attest to, but he's a great guy.

achellios November 3 2005, 20:28:30 UTC

Scots + alcohol + computers = awesome. I'm hired.

caitie711 November 3 2005, 23:50:01 UTC

lol, you can't just hire yourself!

achellios November 4 2005, 02:53:24 UTC

WATCH me. It's Microsoft. Bill Gates is too busy watching his billions of dollars to pay attention to who's in the office.

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