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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:33:21
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As previously mentioned, I am a computer science student at university.  So, I've got an idea of a career path, but that's not entirely what I mean.  To summarize a long explanation, there are a few key points.

In person, I keep to myself.
I mean this entirely.  On my own time, I see no one at all.  So being at present without work, I go to class and I come home.  I'll go out to get some items from the store but that's about it.  At school would be the only time I speak in person to anyone, and that's only really on Tuesdays or Thursdays.  This is neither good nor bad, it simply is.

I have no vices or extra-personal responsibilities
Some people like to drink or smoke, some have relationships and/or children, some focus on their car or collections.  I...don't.  There are a few luxuries that would be nice to have, but I'm pretty set, and don't have to worry about anyone else.

I'd like to think my integrity is unbreakable
Way-back-when, I mentioned I had started a project to become as objectively perfect as possible.  Part of that was not merely developing a sense of integrity, but conditioning myself to adhere to that.  For that portion of the project, it's fairly complete, given I am pretty much genuinely incapable of lying.  Think Liar Liar without the muscle spasms.

I get the most satisfaction out of helping people.
And I do mean when I can help someone.  Perhaps a bit vain, but I'm not particularly interested in playing the role of a generic anyone-we-could-find role that's completely replaceable.  It doesn't have to be some grand heroic act, just anything that I specifically can do to improve things for people, even if it's just to make them a bit happier.  For example, when at the call centre, it wasn't of interest if I could upsell a customer, or retain a customer, or answer a basic question.  The redeeming parts were when I was uniquely capable of resolving an issue, such as a system problem that I fixed with a JavaScript injection, or a customer's technical issue that few if anyone else would understand and result in a lot more hassle.  It's even why The VG Press exists today.

So, it took a long road to get to the real question, but where do I go from here?  In all honesty, movies, games, books, they all work as distractions, but they aren't fulfilling.  I'm just not entirely sure what to do then.  The typically road is for people to do what they know in a professional capacity to earn money, and that they use for things that I don't really want.

I guess the real question is, what, if anything, could the world best do with a lone, incorruptible, computer programmer?

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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:48:05
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Lone, incorruptible computer programmer would best position you for a job with an intelligence agency like the NSA or CIA.  I assume Canada has comparable agencies.
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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:23:02
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Um.

Porn star.

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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:24:19
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Sorry, I have no idea since I haven't worked out what to do with myself yet and I think I'm a bit older than you.

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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:27:04
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aspro said:
Lone, incorruptible computer programmer would best position you for a job with an intelligence agency like the NSA or CIA.  I assume Canada has comparable agencies.

He'd have to lower his integrity pretty damn low to live through working for either of them. Nyaa

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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:02:09
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Foolz said:

aspro said:
Lone, incorruptible computer programmer would best position you for a job with an intelligence agency like the NSA or CIA.  I assume Canada has comparable agencies.

He'd have to lower his integrity pretty damn low to live through working for either of them. Nyaa

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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:06:24
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Mammoet Canada?

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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:21:43
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Lest anyone think I was kidding, I was not.

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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:28:00
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aspro said:
Lest anyone think I was kidding, I was not.

That would be CSIS.  Don't know what exactly would be done there, but at the very least my preference in a career position has been governmental.

That said, it's not entirely something immediately targetable.

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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:32:32

Yodariquo said:
aspro said:
Lest anyone think I was kidding, I was not.

That would be CSIS.  


 

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Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:49:59
An intelligent agency/government guy that can't lie? Why would they want that? Besides, we don't need any more people doing questionable deeds.(why hello mr arar)

Start computer programmers without borders. Or maybe some of the other organizations need help.

At the very least, work with a group that is smaller and affords you more challenge and opportunity than  being a replaceable cog in a big machine.( I know some computer people at the grains comission and post office.(not programming tho) It's ok work but I'd imagine you might feel stifled)

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Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:43:51
Have you considered getting some vices? I for one became an immensely more interesting person once I discovered how much I enjoyed alcohol, and that really became a driving force in my life. Over the years I've learned that vices actually help people fully realized.  I'm dead serious about this too.  I'm not suggesting you go start doing blow or anything like that, but sometimes getting away from the straight and narrow can give you a better perspective on things.  
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Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:51:20

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Have you considered getting some vices? I for one became an immensely more interesting person once I discovered how much I enjoyed alcohol, and that really became a driving force in my life. Over the years I've learned that vices actually help people fully realized.  I'm dead serious about this too.  I'm not suggesting you go start doing blow or anything like that, but sometimes getting away from the straight and narrow can give you a better perspective on things.  

I disagree. I find blowing things that are curved and girthy give me a better perspective.

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Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:52:19

^ Maybe I should start reading ALL the words in everyone's posts...

Hmmm...

Nah...

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Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:11:40
robio said:
Have you considered getting some vices? I for one became an immensely more interesting person once I discovered how much I enjoyed alcohol, and that really became a driving force in my life. Over the years I've learned that vices actually help people fully realized.  I'm dead serious about this too.  I'm not suggesting you go start doing blow or anything like that, but sometimes getting away from the straight and narrow can give you a better perspective on things.  

No, but I do find the first thing people do when you tell them you don't drink is immediately try and get you to.

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Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:41:15

When a person has no outward vices they usually fit one of two profiles:

1.  Morman - you're in Canada so that's unlikely

2.  Serial killer

I just don't want you to become a serial killer, that's all I'm saying.  And you don't have to drink. There's cigarettes, weed, strippers, defecating on glass table tops, whatever floats your boat man.  I don't want you snapping and killing a bus load of kids.

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Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:54:22
I don't fit a profile, nor do I care to.  By your suggestions, though, I come under the impression you're the one trying to kill me.

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Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:02:46

robio said:
Have you considered getting some vices? I for one became an immensely more interesting person once I discovered how much I enjoyed alcohol, and that really became a driving force in my life. Over the years I've learned that vices actually help people fully realized.  I'm dead serious about this too.  I'm not suggesting you go start doing blow or anything like that, but sometimes getting away from the straight and narrow can give you a better perspective on things.  

And thus Evil Robio was born.


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Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:34:46

Dvader said:

robio said:
Have you considered getting some vices? I for one became an immensely more interesting person once I discovered how much I enjoyed alcohol, and that really became a driving force in my life. Over the years I've learned that vices actually help people fully realized.  I'm dead serious about this too.  I'm not suggesting you go start doing blow or anything like that, but sometimes getting away from the straight and narrow can give you a better perspective on things.  

And thus Evil Robio was born.


Hey it's DARK Robio, not Evil. Show some respect.

And vices are a wonderful thing. In fact my vices are what made me the enlightened gamer that I am today. It was an underage Thai hooker that first introduced me to Harvest Moon. She also showed me what a Bangkok Sling is, but I'll spare you girls of the details on that one.

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Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:14:44

I say you take up measuring penii things!

Sumimasen!

*fires a beam of white light from the tip of the master sword at EVIL Dark Robio*

BEGONE!

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