"You don't fit the typical computer science type guy ..."

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: Argo
Furthermore, I'd fit under a description of metro-sexual.

That's just hideous.

 

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by: purbeast0
we had a company happy hour on wednesday because we hit our feature freeze date at work and went out to celebrate on the company. so i am having a good time eating and drinking and i move to the outside part of where we are having our celebration. i go to a table that has like 4 other new people (we were all hired around september 04). one of the guys is like ...

"well drew i have to ask you this now because i have some alcohol in me and i'm curious. you do not seem like the typical computer science type guy at all. what made you want to get into computer science?"

i took the question kind of wierd and didn't know what to make of it, but I did answer his question and told him it was because when i was younger, i always wanted to make a video games because thats all i did. and as i got older, i found out there was decent $$$ in computer science so i went into it.

but i really didn't know what to think when i was told by a co-worker that i don't seem like a 'typical computer science guy.' i guess its cause i can actually get hot women j/k.

Dude that's a compliment.

 

[Yossarian]

that dude was totally hitting on you. Stereotypicalisations, lol.

 

[KK]

Hmmm, sounds like the guy was hitting on you. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

 

[Cleaner]

Originally posted by: SagaLore

Originally posted by: purbeast0

Originally posted by: Monkey muppet
I think the question you have to ask OT is: What is considered the average IT dude??

Stereotypicalisations and generalisations should not be used in polite society

IT != Computer Science.

A lot of people don't understand the disctinctions. Some people think that if you're a Programmer, then you can "program" (install) Windows into their machine and that's what you do for a living.

Exactly. People not in programming or IT don't know the difference between the two.

 

[Argo]

Originally posted by: 91TTZ

Originally posted by: Argo
Furthermore, I'd fit under a description of metro-sexual.

That's just hideous.

Heh, my coworkers make fun of me for that. Apparently putting gel in your hair, ironing your cloth and wearing decent shoes/shirts qualifies you as one.

 

[imported_Phil]

Originally posted by: Argo

Originally posted by: 91TTZ

Originally posted by: Argo
Furthermore, I'd fit under a description of metro-sexual.

That's just hideous.

Heh, my coworkers make fun of me for that. Apparently putting gel in your hair, ironing your cloth and wearing decent shoes/shirts qualifies you as one.

In that case, the male population at work is entirely metro-sexual.

 

[MAME]

I've been told that a lot

Being athletic and in CS doesn't mix to many people

 

[rh71]

even tv shows stereotype the programmer/IT guys... shows like 24 and Alias even...

The best of the best... look like dorks.

 

[purbeast0]

Originally posted by: rh71
even tv shows stereotype the programmer/IT guys... shows like 24 and Alias even...

The best of the best... look like dorks.

HOW DARE YOU TALK ABOUT EDGAR STYLES LIKE THAT!!!:|

 

[rh71]

Originally posted by: purbeast0

Originally posted by: rh71
even tv shows stereotype the programmer/IT guys... shows like 24 and Alias even...

The best of the best... look like dorks.

HOW DARE YOU TALK ABOUT EDGAR STYLES LIKE THAT!!!:|

his lisp rocks.

 

[gsellis]

Originally posted by: squeeg22

Originally posted by: JDub02

Originally posted by: vi_edit
IT = Geek
CS = NEEEEEEEERRRRRRDDDDDDS!

I've been both a programmer and an IT guy .. what's that make me?

A virgin?

:laugh:

 

[sandorski]

After careful and extensive Psychoanalysis and using some complex calculations, I have come up with the only 2 possible meanings of your Co-Worker's question:

1) The drunker he is, the Bi-Curiouser he gets. Thus he was hitting on you cause you looked eager.

2) He thinks you are a bumbling Idiot who doesn't know a Databus from a Power Bar.



Suggested responses to above possibilities

1) Your Co-Worker seems to be a good judge of Character. Perhaps this is your opportunity to finally find happiness.

2) A Career change while still young is highly recommended. Small Claims Lawyer, McDonald's Drive Thru Clerk, or President of the USA being your best opportunities.

 

[LordMorpheus]

Originally posted by: purbeast0
we had a company happy hour on wednesday because we hit our feature freeze date at work and went out to celebrate on the company. so i am having a good time eating and drinking and i move to the outside part of where we are having our celebration. i go to a table that has like 4 other new people (we were all hired around september 04). one of the guys is like ...

"well drew i have to ask you this now because i have some alcohol in me and i'm curious. you do not seem like the typical computer science type guy at all. what made you want to get into computer science?"

i took the question kind of wierd and didn't know what to make of it, but I did answer his question and told him it was because when i was younger, i always wanted to make a video games because thats all i did. and as i got older, i found out there was decent $$$ in computer science so i went into it.

but i really didn't know what to think when i was told by a co-worker that i don't seem like a 'typical computer science guy.' i guess its cause i can actually get hot women j/k.

That vectorworks link in your sig . . . do you use the program, or are you involved with its developement?