kittie wrote:
Just curious.
When I was a kid, I wanted to be a marine biologist. I still like the idea of doing research out at sea for months at a time.
I think now... I'd like to be a data scientist. Researching, reporting... occasionally going to seminars or conferences with other data geeks. I'd be down with that.
I do some of that in my current job, but, I also have to deal with a lot of stupid people and play nice with them. That, compounded by some boring work, makes me want out.
Also, being the only female on the engineering team, I get interrupted CONSTANTLY by people asking questions because they assume I'm one of the receptionists or because they think women are more approachable and happy to help.
It takes a lot of effort to respond pleasantly when I am interrupted while concentrating.