What do Civ4 players do in real life?

[Timsup2nothin]

I have been a/an:

Medic > Assistant Lexicographer > Translator > Web Developer > Telecommunications Engineer > IT Consultant and then something like this happened...

http://kotaku.com/game-programmer-quits-job-to-sell-street-food-doubles-864816450

Now, I am a/an street vendor entrepreneur. Maybe should do a startup but... too lazy so I'll play civ4 instead.

Good choice. I found nothing better than being my own boss... and 'nothing better' includes being such a big boss that people you don't even know work for you. Had a big row last year with people who firmly believe that every small business owner wants to be the next Ray Krock so just having your own business and making a living is somehow 'failing' in their view. I could honestly say that I wanted no part of it.

 

[pandamancer]

Good choice. I found nothing better than being my own boss... and 'nothing better' includes being such a big boss that people you don't even know work for you. Had a big row last year with people who firmly believe that every small business owner wants to be the next Ray Krock so just having your own business and making a living is somehow 'failing' in their view. I could honestly say that I wanted no part of it.

True. There are pros and cons of being our own boss. Sometimes it feels like you have complete control of your time and life. Sometimes it feel like the world is playing tricks against you. Anyhow, I recommend this video should anyone wish to be one:

http://www.ted.com/talks/cameron_herold_let_s_raise_kids_to_be_entrepreneurs.html

 

[jeffreyac]

I spent 20 years in the U.S. Navy, retiring as a Senior Chief Submarine Yeoman. While I was in the Navy I got a degree in accounting so now I'm an accounting manager for a large casino.

Well, looks like Ambidexter is our resident navy guy - I'll be our resident Air Force guy (instructor pilot). I'll finish up 20 years in the USAF next April - then I guess it'll be time to decide what I want to be when I grow up...

I'm a little surprised, based on the strategic depth of our game, that there aren't more military folks posting... Oh, for the record, I listed myself as 'other' - just couldn't bring myself to put the 'government worker' tag on me!

 

[Timsup2nothin]

Well, looks like Ambidexter is our resident navy guy - I'll be our resident Air Force guy (instructor pilot). I'll finish up 20 years in the USAF next April - then I guess it'll be time to decide what I want to be when I grow up...

I'm a little surprised, based on the strategic depth of our game, that there aren't more military folks posting... Oh, for the record, I listed myself as 'other' - just couldn't bring myself to put the 'government worker' tag on me!

It takes twenty years to be a 'resident Navy guy'?

 

[Drakarska]

It takes twenty years to be a 'resident Navy guy'?

Yeah, kinda wanna what the criteria is , especially being ex-nay myself.

 

[Timsup2nothin]

Yeah, kinda wanna what the criteria is , especially being ex-nay myself.

I got eight. Maybe between us we can be a resident navy guy...

 

[Drakarska]

I got eight. Maybe between us we can be a resident navy guy...

do we get to count reserve as well as active duty? if so, I got 10

 

[Timsup2nothin]

do we get to count reserve as well as active duty? if so, I got 10

I married a WAVE and got her out on a pregnancy discharge...she had two and I claim them, so we have 20 between us and are now a resident navy guy.

Is there a prize?

 

[Lemon Merchant]

No, I don't think so. But I think a behavioral psychologist might; depending on one's relationship "number".

Smart behavioral psychologists don't practice in the forums, this place is too loony, but my friends all tell me that it's hard to find a man who will commit no matter what the relationship number is.

 

[Galadrion]

...my friends all tell me that it's hard to find a man who will commit no matter what the relationship number is.

Hm. Your friend should, possibly, talk to my wife.

 

[Timsup2nothin]

Hm. Your friend should, possibly, talk to my wife.

Her friend has likely been talking to my wives.

Who all like to say men don't commit despite them having left me, and their various other husbands as well.

 

[CivNoobie]

I have been a/an:

Medic > Assistant Lexicographer > Translator > Web Developer > Telecommunications Engineer > IT Consultant and then something like this happened...

http://kotaku.com/game-programmer-quits-job-to-sell-street-food-doubles-864816450

Now, I am a/an street vendor entrepreneur. Maybe should do a startup but... too lazy so I'll play civ4 instead.

how do you make a living doing that? what 3rd world country u live in???

 

[Olson]

how do you make a living doing that? what 3rd world country u live in???

Pretty much any metropolitan area. Full-time incomes range from $25K-$100K. Higher incomes are usually licensed hot dog/sandwich vendors but the rig (grill stand) is expensive.

 

[GHalfrunt]

I'm a Master's student in experimental psychology, hoping to get a job in something human factors-related. In the past, I've been a legal assistant (i.e., glorified form-letter-writer) and a political campaign canvasser. When I first played a Civ game (Civ 1, in 1996, I think?), my occupation was elementary school student.

 

[pandamancer]

Pretty much any metropolitan area. Full-time incomes range from $25K-$100K. Higher incomes are usually licensed hot dog/sandwich vendors but the rig (grill stand) is expensive.

@CivNoobie and @Olson, you make my stomach hurt! I am exaggerating about the street vendor thing . Yes, I live in a metropolitan area where you can experience heavy traffic on the streets due to people (note: not cars, as they are discouraged to enter the vicinity if that happens). But anyways, I am more onto supply chain for some small to medium size businesses in the country. Very different from what I am doing before.

For the compensation, actually I am poorer than an office clerk fivefold. If sh*t happens, I even don't get my income at all. Still what I am after is the experience and the freedom. I guess you can call me weird for that.

 

[Cogitatio]

Other - Studying for a "Hard Science" degree.

 

[Olson]

@CivNoobie and @Olson, you make my stomach hurt! I am exaggerating about the street vendor thing . Yes, I live in a metropolitan area where you can experience heavy traffic on the streets due to people (note: not cars, as they are discouraged to enter the vicinity if that happens). But anyways, I am more onto supply chain for some small to medium size businesses in the country. Very different from what I am doing before.

For the compensation, actually I am poorer than an office clerk fivefold. If sh*t happens, I even don't get my income at all. Still what I am after is the experience and the freedom. I guess you can call me weird for that.

So, I guess I can't hit you up for one of those fat, "been steaming for 6hrs" hotdogs in a lightly toasted bun with horseradish, relish, jalepeños, and hot mustard? Yummm. When's lunch?

 

[Monster2821]

high school - homeschool

 

[Imperator Knoedel]

high school - homeschool

= high at home?

 

[Lemon Merchant]

Her friend has likely been talking to my wives.

Who all like to say men don't commit despite them having left me, and their various other husbands as well.

They just don't know quality when they find it, I suppose. Don't bother trying to understand women. We're all idiots, myself included. That's all you need to know.