I just started a new job a couple of weeks ago. It's in this group called "future plans". It's a small group on a really large program that has a lot of influence on the program. Basically, we are the people who do a lot of analysis and determine the direction that the program needs to take in the future. It is very math/science intensive with a lot of independent research going on. In many ways it is a dream job for a math geek like me. I don't even mind the hour long commute to Denver I'm so excited to go to work.
Here's what sealed the deal for me:
Earlier this week, my team lead and I were in his office talking about a new problem we were working on. In jest, he started to write down an equation which he said would solve all of our problems. I then added my own parts to the equation. We went back and forth for a couple of minutes and ended up with a triple integral involving politics, time, and money as the key variables in our equation. I know that this probably sounds like it would be hell for most people, but that's the point. Since I've started my professional career I've never felt comfortable enough to make a math joke like that. In fact, the one time I did try it before, I distinctly remember the querulous look that my friend made and I never tried it again. It hasn't been since I was president of the math club in college that I've been able to do jokes with math.
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I'm really happy for you. That you have found your niche. It's a good place to be.
It's about time you posted again.
Congrats on your new job! While I'm no math whiz, I can appreciate finding humor in workplace stuff like that. Incidentally, I think you'd really appreciate xkcd.com. I don't always get the humor but it's pretty good stuff.
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