kcowan
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W2R I second that emotion!
I say "private portfolio manager" unless retired is easier.
I say "private portfolio manager" unless retired is easier.
Retired Engineer.
I will always be an Engineer even if I am not getting paid for it.
I'm sure being retired engineer must be an ice breaker if a person who's asking is working engineer. I'm a structural engineer, aka working stiff so when someone say their occupation is an engineer, I always ask them what type. When I was a pup (such long time ago), I always thought engineers were locomotive engineers. Then after I started working in NYC, machine operators are called operating engineers, sewage treatment workers are called process engineer...etc.Retired Engineer.
I will always be an Engineer even if I am not getting paid for it.
Just "Engineer" covers a multitude of sins. I'm actually a retired Electrical Engineer. If I get into that I let people know it was in electronics but even that is nebulously general. At least they then know I wasn't doing household circuits (can barely change a light switch). There are so many specialties. In my career I did integrated circuit design, component production, semiconductor process design, software, then finished up with hardware/software (using FPGA's).I'm sure being retired engineer must be an ice breaker if a person who's asking is working engineer. I'm a structural engineer, aka working stiff so when someone say their occupation is an engineer, I always ask them what type. When I was a pup (such long time ago), I always thought engineers were locomotive engineers. Then after I started working in NYC, machine operators are called operating engineers, sewage treatment workers are called process engineer...etc.
I think if I ever get to FIRE, I'll put Fortunate Engineer as occupation.
I've always had fun with that...I am a female in case you didn't know. Eyebrows still get raised, or some still ask if I was an gym teacher when I tell 'em my bachelor's degree is in Physics.I'm sure being retired engineer must be an ice breaker if a person who's asking is working engineer. I'm a structural engineer, aka working stiff so when someone say their occupation is an engineer, I always ask them what type. When I was a pup (such long time ago), I always thought engineers were locomotive engineers. Then after I started working in NYC, machine operators are called operating engineers, sewage treatment workers are called process engineer...etc.
I think if I ever get to FIRE, I'll put Fortunate Engineer as occupation.
I've always had fun with that...I am a female in case you didn't know. Eyebrows still get raised, or some still ask if I was an gym teacher when I tell 'em my bachelor's degree is in Physics.
I've always had fun with that...I am a female in case you didn't know. Eyebrows still get raised, or some still ask if I was an gym teacher when I tell 'em my bachelor's degree is in Physics.
I have a lot of MSEE courses completed, but not the degree. And 2 US patents. Close enough, eh?
I dabbled in software design, coding & testing, laboratory data acquisition, fiberoptics, digital instrument system operation, signal processing, technical program management, image processing, yadda yadda yadda.
I think "Botanical Engineer" would apply now when I design the layout and trellis supports for my container gardening.
Retired Engineer.
I will always be an Engineer even if I am not getting paid for it.
Aw!! These posts were so sweet, and I didn't see them until now. Thank you. I try.
You made my day!
To borrow from a former poster---my post FIRE profession is Lazygood4nothingbum!! A profession that I excel at ;-)
How about retired dabbler? Maybe Patent-holding Dabbler?...some still ask if I was an gym teacher when I tell 'em my bachelor's degree is in Physics.
I have a lot of MSEE courses completed, but not the degree. And 2 US patents. Close enough, eh?
I dabbled in software design, coding & testing, laboratory data acquisition, fiberoptics, digital instrument system operation, signal processing, technical program management, image processing, yadda yadda yadda.
[-]Recovering[/-] Retired engineers continue to optimize every system that they encounter, including its operator's technique & training, which is what makes them so endearingly special to their spouses and other loved ones...I asked him what retired engineers do (I am a retired engineer)?
[-]Recovering[/-] Retired engineers continue to optimize every system that they encounter, including its operator's technique & training, which is what makes them so endearingly special to their spouses and other loved ones...
[-]Recovering[/-] Retired engineers continue to optimize every system that they encounter, including its operator's technique & training, which is what makes them so endearingly special to their spouses and other loved ones...
Sadly, afraid so.
Or so I've heard.Darn it Nords, you just made me angsty about my ex-girlfriend again, heh. So true though, it totally is cute and endearing to observe.