TwitchTVJohnEsports.
Prior to this job, I worked in healthcare. Never do that. Ever.
how does one get a job at twitch, jobs at google, twitch, facebook etc have always felt like something that you can't get, you just envy people that have gotten it.
Also what exactly do you do?
[quote=TwitchTVJohn]Esports.
Prior to this job, I worked in healthcare. Never do that. Ever.[/quote]
how does one get a job at twitch, jobs at google, twitch, facebook etc have always felt like something that you can't get, you just envy people that have gotten it.
Also what exactly do you do?
Studying English, going towards teaching and language teaching. Also operate a proofreading business on the side.
Studying English, going towards teaching and language teaching. Also operate a proofreading business on the side.
SalamancerKuza's spiel about GPA not mattering ain't true. An extra point on your GPA (assuming we're talking 2.0->3.0 or 3.0->4.0) is a pretty BFD on a resume depending on where you apply. The biggest trump card you can have as a recent grad, though, is an internship somewhere.
GPA cutoffs are common. If you already have a lot of experience, then a GPA doesn't matter so much, but when you're competing as an inexperienced college grad, you need the best GPA you can get. You certainly shouldn't let video games derail your coursework in any way.
Also I work for big oil.
This is why I specified location and or even the field may play a roll. I'm in Canada, and this was also 13 years ago. I don't want anyone to ignore their GPA because of something I said. I do however do interviews myself for people we hire, and I never see their GPA when I looks through the applicants, but it's some pretty specific tool sets we look for.
[quote=Salamancer]Kuza's spiel about GPA not mattering ain't true. An extra point on your GPA (assuming we're talking 2.0->3.0 or 3.0->4.0) is a pretty BFD on a resume depending on where you apply. The biggest trump card you can have as a recent grad, though, is an internship somewhere.
GPA cutoffs are common. If you already have a lot of experience, then a GPA doesn't matter so much, but when you're competing as an inexperienced college grad, you need the best GPA you can get. You certainly shouldn't let video games derail your coursework in any way.
Also I work for big oil.[/quote]
This is why I specified location and or even the field may play a roll. I'm in Canada, and this was also 13 years ago. I don't want anyone to ignore their GPA because of something I said. I do however do interviews myself for people we hire, and I never see their GPA when I looks through the applicants, but it's some pretty specific tool sets we look for.
I don't think I have ever put my GPA on my resume. The only thing I add about school is the years of undergrad and the years of grad school and my major/minor. Once you get older and have a lot of experience, you end up having to remove jobs that are not relevant to keep it about a page. Even my first few jobs they have never asked about my GPA.
Oh wait, I guess various high school jobs that have actual applications asked for that information but I haven't filled one out in years. It's usually resume, cover letter, writing samples, and references.
I don't think I have ever put my GPA on my resume. The only thing I add about school is the years of undergrad and the years of grad school and my major/minor. Once you get older and have a lot of experience, you end up having to remove jobs that are not relevant to keep it about a page. Even my first few jobs they have never asked about my GPA.
Oh wait, I guess various high school jobs that have actual applications asked for that information but I haven't filled one out in years. It's usually resume, cover letter, writing samples, and references.
Master's in Architecture. Currently working for a construction company as a Jr. Estimator.
Going to return to school (online) for graduate study in the field of GIS (Geographic Information Systems). I'm hoping to work for the federal government as a cartographer once that's done, and then if I earn my doctorate then just MAYBE I can become a professor teaching GIS/cartographic study to Architecture/Geography majors.
Master's in Architecture. Currently working for a construction company as a Jr. Estimator.
Going to return to school (online) for graduate study in the field of GIS (Geographic Information Systems). I'm hoping to work for the federal government as a cartographer once that's done, and then if I earn my doctorate then just MAYBE I can become a professor teaching GIS/cartographic study to Architecture/Geography majors.
2nd year of being a Geography major, I work the front desk in my dorm. Front desk sells sodas, pizzas, other snacks, and juice. Along with sorting the mail.
I'm most likely going to focus on learning GIS software, as it's what I find interesting.
Oh, and blog I made for class that has maps I made: http://thompspm.wordpress.com/
I need to update that with some I made this semester
2nd year of being a Geography major, I work the front desk in my dorm. Front desk sells sodas, pizzas, other snacks, and juice. Along with sorting the mail.
I'm most likely going to focus on learning GIS software, as it's what I find interesting.
Oh, and blog I made for class that has maps I made: http://thompspm.wordpress.com/
I need to update that with some I made this semester
DunderBroTwitchTVJohnEsports.
Prior to this job, I worked in healthcare. Never do that. Ever.
how does one get a job at twitch, jobs at google, twitch, facebook etc have always felt like something that you can't get, you just envy people that have gotten it.
Also what exactly do you do?
Welp, I found my boss on Twitter. He was funny. I started following him and we chatted regularly via gay @tweets at eachother. We became pretty close. He was aware with how miserable I was in my previous position. To give you an idea - I was making a lot of money. More than I knew what to do with, but I was miserable. Dreaded going to work every day. Drank too much, too. He had started at Twitch probably 9 months before that or so? One day, he called me from a bar and said "do you want a job?"
Was a difficult decision, really. I was moving across the country (from Pittsburgh, PA) 6 months after I had lost my father. Leaving my mother behind was the most difficult thing I've ever done. Occasionally I think I regret it. She pushed me to go, though. She knew it would make me happy. I have 2 sisters and a brother at home in Pitt, so they keep her company.
Packed up my shit a month after that phone call and drove across the country to work here. Took a massive pay cut and I didn't give a shit. It's a blast. It's a lot more work than people realize, but that's a good thing. You never work a day in your life if you believe in what you're trying to create.
I am the Manager of our Partnerships team. This involves pretty much every aspect of Network Development and Strategic Partnerships, not just "partner my channel!!"
It's fun. I work a lot, though.
As for how to get a job here, google, facebook etc.. Code. Lots of code.
[quote=DunderBro][quote=TwitchTVJohn]Esports.
Prior to this job, I worked in healthcare. Never do that. Ever.[/quote]
how does one get a job at twitch, jobs at google, twitch, facebook etc have always felt like something that you can't get, you just envy people that have gotten it.
Also what exactly do you do?[/quote]
Welp, I found my boss on Twitter. He was funny. I started following him and we chatted regularly via gay @tweets at eachother. We became pretty close. He was aware with how miserable I was in my previous position. To give you an idea - I was making a lot of money. More than I knew what to do with, but I was miserable. Dreaded going to work every day. Drank too much, too. He had started at Twitch probably 9 months before that or so? One day, he called me from a bar and said "do you want a job?"
Was a difficult decision, really. I was moving across the country (from Pittsburgh, PA) 6 months after I had lost my father. Leaving my mother behind was the most difficult thing I've ever done. Occasionally I think I regret it. She pushed me to go, though. She knew it would make me happy. I have 2 sisters and a brother at home in Pitt, so they keep her company.
Packed up my shit a month after that phone call and drove across the country to work here. Took a massive pay cut and I didn't give a shit. It's a blast. It's a lot more work than people realize, but that's a good thing. You never work a day in your life if you believe in what you're trying to create.
I am the Manager of our Partnerships team. This involves pretty much every aspect of Network Development and Strategic Partnerships, not just "partner my channel!!"
It's fun. I work a lot, though.
As for how to get a job here, google, facebook etc.. Code. Lots of code.
Got an animation degree but right now I work in a bra and panty shop.
I do bra fitting for women and ensure our bras fit them by putting my finger underneath the band, looking at their breasts to ensure they're not spilling out, and recommending cute lacy thongs to match.
Except our bras and panties cater to women in their 40s+, so I mainly just find them bras to make their breasts look smaller after having a few kids and listen to them tell me about the wonders of going through menopause.
Thongs are pretty popular for women around the age of 55 though. :)
Got an animation degree but right now I work in a bra and panty shop.
I do bra fitting for women and ensure our bras fit them by putting my finger underneath the band, looking at their breasts to ensure they're not spilling out, and recommending cute lacy thongs to match.
Except our bras and panties cater to women in their 40s+, so I mainly just find them bras to make their breasts look smaller after having a few kids and listen to them tell me about the wonders of going through menopause.
Thongs are pretty popular for women around the age of 55 though. :)
Third year politics major.
I coach club soccer, and I work individually with kids who play club. Occasionally I referee but it's not fun at all.
Third year politics major.
I coach club soccer, and I work individually with kids who play club. Occasionally I referee but it's not fun at all.
Applesauz2nd year of being a Geography major, I work the front desk in my dorm. Front desk sells sodas, pizzas, other snacks, and juice. Along with sorting the mail.
I'm most likely going to focus on learning GIS software, as it's what I find interesting.
Oh, and blog I made for class that has maps I made: http://thompspm.wordpress.com/
I need to update that with some I made this semester
What school do you go to?
I'm looking to enter into this program at NC State: http://gis.ncsu.edu/academic.php
IF my grades are excellent and I fall in love (with the field), I'm hoping to go here (and would have to live there for the time being): geo.msu.edu/acad_prog/phdreq.html
Another option would be ceegs.ohio-state.edu/GSGRADUATE/phd.php if I wanted to go into geodetic science, but the problem here is that there would be a fuckload of classes that I'd have to take.
[quote=Applesauz]2nd year of being a Geography major, I work the front desk in my dorm. Front desk sells sodas, pizzas, other snacks, and juice. Along with sorting the mail.
I'm most likely going to focus on learning GIS software, as it's what I find interesting.
Oh, and blog I made for class that has maps I made: http://thompspm.wordpress.com/
I need to update that with some I made this semester[/quote]
What school do you go to?
I'm looking to enter into this program at NC State: http://gis.ncsu.edu/academic.php
IF my grades are excellent and I fall in love (with the field), I'm hoping to go here (and would have to live there for the time being): geo.msu.edu/acad_prog/phdreq.html
Another option would be ceegs.ohio-state.edu/GSGRADUATE/phd.php if I wanted to go into geodetic science, but the problem here is that there would be a fuckload of classes that I'd have to take.
Currently building a railroad for a guy at the top of a mountain living in a castle (srs) who's company held a few lucrative patents (dram circuitry, + such). Nice guy, generous pay, and it's hard not to smile when you're moving shit around on a train all day.
http://imageshack.us/a/img855/8614/trainz.jpg
During the summer months, I earn a little extra coin with the bass two nights/week.
Going to school soon to get some marine certs, and apply for a govt. job. Decent wage, benefits, and a solid pension is more than I need.
Previous:
Park Ranger
Welder
Sheet metal
Carpenter
Support Worker fer special kids
Restaurants
REEEEEEEETAIL
Currently building a railroad for a guy at the top of a mountain living in a castle (srs) who's company held a few lucrative patents (dram circuitry, + such). Nice guy, generous pay, and it's hard not to smile when you're moving shit around on a train all day.
[img]http://imageshack.us/a/img855/8614/trainz.jpg[/img]
During the summer months, I earn a little extra coin with the bass two nights/week.
Going to school soon to get some marine certs, and apply for a govt. job. Decent wage, benefits, and a solid pension is more than I need.
Previous:
Park Ranger
Welder
Sheet metal
Carpenter
Support Worker fer special kids
Restaurants
REEEEEEEETAIL
I hide in graduate school until my stipend runs out. By then I hope robots have taken over the world and I won't have to get a real job.
Also, waitress in the summer. "Would you like chips, potato salad, cole slaw, or fresh fruit as your side?"
I hide in graduate school until my stipend runs out. By then I hope robots have taken over the world and I won't have to get a real job.
Also, waitress in the summer. "Would you like chips, potato salad, cole slaw, or fresh fruit as your side?"
mochaGot an animation degree but right now I work in a bra and panty shop.
I do bra fitting for women and ensure our bras fit them by putting my finger underneath the band, looking at their breasts to ensure they're not spilling out, and recommending cute lacy thongs to match.
AWWWW YEEAAA-
mochaExcept our bras and panties cater to women in their 40s+, so I mainly just find them bras to make their breasts look smaller after having a few kids and listen to them tell me about the wonders of going through menopause.
Thongs are pretty popular for women around the age of 55 though. :)
OH NO
[quote=mocha]Got an animation degree but right now I work in a bra and panty shop.
I do bra fitting for women and ensure our bras fit them by putting my finger underneath the band, looking at their breasts to ensure they're not spilling out, and recommending cute lacy thongs to match.[/quote]
AWWWW YEEAAA-
[quote=mocha]Except our bras and panties cater to women in their 40s+, so I mainly just find them bras to make their breasts look smaller after having a few kids and listen to them tell me about the wonders of going through menopause.
Thongs are pretty popular for women around the age of 55 though. :)[/quote]
OH NO
milehighmilitiaIm a junior in aerospace engineering at University of Colorado.
No way, I'm a junior in Physics at CU.
[quote=milehighmilitia]
Im a junior in aerospace engineering at University of Colorado.[/quote]
No way, I'm a junior in Physics at CU.
Full time procrastinator.
Full time procrastinator.
Freelance digital artist, considering web design once I can pay for college.
Along with making art for a living, another wild dream is creating the next big book series without relying on trendy gimmicks.
Freelance digital artist, considering web design once I can pay for college.
Along with making art for a living, another wild dream is creating the next big book series without relying on trendy gimmicks.
BubberkillNo school
No job
Help
Uni in denmark is free for EU residents (that's you) you ultimate buttlick
[quote=Bubberkill]No school
No job
Help[/quote]
Uni in denmark is free for EU residents (that's you) you ultimate buttlick
College drop out. I work as a dishwasher/busboy at the Montreal Casino. Money's nice, but it's not a really nice carreer. I've tried many things in school and basically lost motivation everytime. Now that I know what's a dead end job, I've been thinking of going into teaching and possibly become an English-as-a-2nd-language teacher.
Other goals include possibly opening my own bar at one point. I've been trying to get some kind of internship at local breweries to get an idea of the business though.
College drop out. I work as a dishwasher/busboy at the Montreal Casino. Money's nice, but it's not a really nice carreer. I've tried many things in school and basically lost motivation everytime. Now that I know what's a dead end job, I've been thinking of going into teaching and possibly become an English-as-a-2nd-language teacher.
Other goals include possibly opening my own bar at one point. I've been trying to get some kind of internship at local breweries to get an idea of the business though.
friends ask me to do things sometimes and even sometimes still they pay me for it
that's it i guess???
friends ask me to do things sometimes and even sometimes still they pay me for it
that's it i guess???
Highschool student(I also volunteer for a prep center and soon to for a hospital.)
Highschool student(I also volunteer for a prep center and soon to for a hospital.)
was studying to become an optometrist
decided to move from dallas to phoenix
now i have my own company (with my brother) doing web design/ web development/ graphic design working from home
was studying to become an optometrist
decided to move from dallas to phoenix
now i have my own company (with my brother) doing web design/ web development/ graphic design working from home
radiumWhat school do you go to?
I'm looking to enter into this program at NC State: http://gis.ncsu.edu/academic.php
IF my grades are excellent and I fall in love (with the field), I'm hoping to go here (and would have to live there for the time being): geo.msu.edu/acad_prog/phdreq.html
Another option would be ceegs.ohio-state.edu/GSGRADUATE/phd.php if I wanted to go into geodetic science, but the problem here is that there would be a fuckload of classes that I'd have to take.
I'm going UW Eau Claire. We just got a new GIS lab, dual monitors, faster processors than the normal school computers, it's awesome. I'm still debating my minor or if I want to go to a comprehensive major for international geography or environmental.
The one I'd suggest out of your choices would be Michigan. I've heard good things, and it actually was my second choice. I only went to UWEC because of out of state tuition for MSU would've killed me by now
[quote=radium]
What school do you go to?
I'm looking to enter into this program at NC State: http://gis.ncsu.edu/academic.php
IF my grades are excellent and I fall in love (with the field), I'm hoping to go here (and would have to live there for the time being): geo.msu.edu/acad_prog/phdreq.html
Another option would be ceegs.ohio-state.edu/GSGRADUATE/phd.php if I wanted to go into geodetic science, but the problem here is that there would be a fuckload of classes that I'd have to take.[/quote]
I'm going UW Eau Claire. We just got a new GIS lab, dual monitors, faster processors than the normal school computers, it's awesome. I'm still debating my minor or if I want to go to a comprehensive major for international geography or environmental.
The one I'd suggest out of your choices would be Michigan. I've heard good things, and it actually was my second choice. I only went to UWEC because of out of state tuition for MSU would've killed me by now
SalamancerKuza's spiel about GPA not mattering ain't true. An extra point on your GPA (assuming we're talking 2.0->3.0 or 3.0->4.0) is a pretty BFD on a resume depending on where you apply. The biggest trump card you can have as a recent grad, though, is an internship somewhere.
It matters if you're just throwing applications at companies and need to not get put in the trashcan immediately, but getting jobs via networking is much more common and much more reliable. That said prioritizing videogames over GPA is still a bad idea but there's no need to stress over small grade differences and students should be jumping on any opportunity to network in their target industry - that will get you further than anything else. It honestly is more about who you know than what you know (assuming you meet minimum qualifications).
[quote=Salamancer]Kuza's spiel about GPA not mattering ain't true. An extra point on your GPA (assuming we're talking 2.0->3.0 or 3.0->4.0) is a pretty BFD on a resume depending on where you apply. The biggest trump card you can have as a recent grad, though, is an internship somewhere.[/quote]
It matters if you're just throwing applications at companies and need to not get put in the trashcan immediately, but getting jobs via networking is much more common and much more reliable. That said prioritizing videogames over GPA is still a bad idea but there's no need to stress over small grade differences and students should be jumping on any opportunity to network in their target industry - that will get you further than anything else. It honestly is more about who you know than what you know (assuming you meet minimum qualifications).
Construction worker and student
Construction worker and student
No real job, since I'm still in HS. Mostly a full time student, with lots of v community service (it's personally satisfying to help people in need). Might go into medicine or comp sci, unsure atm
No real job, since I'm still in HS. Mostly a full time student, with lots of v community service (it's personally satisfying to help people in need). Might go into medicine or comp sci, unsure atm