Survey- Your primary occupation?

Namuna · Nov 14, 2001

Coming on the heels of the "How old are you and how much have you spent" survey...

It seems that a number of people here who aren't Professional Photographers by profession are in the field of IT (Technology)...Myself included.

So, just wanted to see who else is in the same boat!

Me:

Network Support for a Financial Firm in Boston area.-- http://www.msihardware.com/misc/d30

mark kay · Nov 14, 2001

I am a professor in the biomedical sciences and I am not into electronic high tech... as a profession.. only as a hobby. Mark

Nathan55428 · Nov 14, 2001

I am a web designer, so Digital Photography is a natural add on... The perfect mix of creativity and tech.

Man, we need a survey option

John Foote · Nov 14, 2001

Bus driver, part-time. Average about 5 hours a day, tooling around a beautiful little island in Puget Sound, hauling lovely people to and from the ferry dock.

I also work in the proshop at the islands golf course, in season. That's primarily for the golf and a little extra mad money.

Computers and photography are just a hobby. A very expensive hobby. I see all this geek stuff as a back-up plan B. If I absolutely had to, I could make some money at it. I just don't want to. That's what jobs are for.

I'm acquainted with some professional photographers, and frankly, they scare the hell out of me. They have skills, patience and sensitivity that I ain't EVER going to get near. Besides which, they work way too hard. john

George Reeves · Nov 14, 2001

Retired, got that "Retired" Captain NJ Dept. of Corrections. Did pro

photography, weddings, birthday partys, portraits, etc. for over 30 years as a sideline for x-tra cash, to support the hobby. Had my 1st darkroom at age 14 now 63. Lord how quickly it passes.

George

kelleym · Nov 14, 2001

Not surprising -- not only are we often the first to embrace new technology, but just frequenting (or even finding!) this forum requires a certain amount of IT ability.

(Team lead for a group of software maniacs)

Peter Stewart · Nov 14, 2001

What is the purpose of such stupid, inane questions and surveys?????

Al Goldis · Nov 14, 2001

Photojournalist. 10 years ago I was working full-time in computer science at a university's academic computing center. I was a music major in college--go figure.

Lee Rothman · Nov 14, 2001

I am a Sales/Marketing Manager for a Designer Jewelry Manufacturer covering 17 States and also produce the full line CDROM catalog for the company. This way I get to integrate my hobby with my work. I also take November through January OFF as I don't travel during those months and get to spend all my $$$ on my toys. Usually getting to know new technology that is released at that time of year. It usually takes me until May to financially recover.....just in time to get broke again come November. It is a never ending vicious cycle, but at least I am happy.

Deborah Duke · Nov 14, 2001

Office Manager for a small biotech research company...about as unrelated to my interest in photography as you can get!

David Lozoya · Nov 14, 2001

I am also in IT.
Unix/NT Oracle DBA for large consulting firm.

Photography is one of my many hobbies, but the only one that I have any measurable talent or so I'm told...

here is my photo website:
http://members.home.net/lozoyad/main.htm

Chris Palermo · Nov 14, 2001

Newspaper publisher. Community weeklies and tmc product.

Chris

JohnE · Nov 14, 2001

VP of Engineering. (Computer Aided Dispatching software systems for Fire, Police and EMS.)

Regards,
John

http://www.eckertphotoimaging.com

The other Larry · Nov 14, 2001

Retired Senior PGA Tour, professional golfer.
The D30 has given me a smooth transition from travel and competition.
Love it...

The Nitwit

jperilloux · Nov 14, 2001

Chief Data Processing Technician, USN, retired.
http://www.st-charles.net/menu.htm

Rob n Cindi · Nov 14, 2001

R&D/Elastomer Lab Tech. for an oilfield service company.

I just became interested in photography as a hobby this year mainly because of the amount one can learn when you can view "instant" results from digital rather than having the expense and "wait time" of film. My only mistake so far was buying the G1 and thinking it would be a camera that would last me several years without needing to upgrade (and telling my wife that it was all I would ever need)
...the D30 is now on my christmas list 8 months later.

For the record I am 34 and have spent $1200 on photography so far. About to spend lots more. Hope the Christmas bonus is good this year!

Rob

Ron Warren · Nov 14, 2001

Ron Warren, age 40. Husband, father, and I take Geritol every day.
Contractor for the US Army. Web & graphic design and digital photography.

Rob n Cindi · Nov 14, 2001

I can only answer this for myself, but I think it is interesting to learn a bit about the people I spend so much time "with" each day. No, it's not essential to know these things, but it does add a bit of a personality to a name.

Rob

seattlechronic · Nov 14, 2001

chef in seattle

John Foote · Nov 14, 2001

Well now... Apparently the 1st annual DPReview Open might not be the cakewalk I thought it would be...

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