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How, exactly, does one make a living as a mathematician? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
[–] Usernameblankface@lemmy.world 1 points 2 hours ago

So the 6' 4" guy in finance is just a tall math whiz?

How, exactly, does one make a living as a mathematician? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
[–] Usernameblankface@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Actuary? This is a job title I haven't learned anything about

How, exactly, does one make a living as a mathematician? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
[–] Usernameblankface@lemmy.world 16 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Yes, of course. But what math? For who? In what setting?

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How, exactly, does one make a living as a mathematician? (lemmy.world)
 

First off, I have no interest in being a mathematician. Math was always and continues to be quite difficult for me.

So, as an outsider to advanced math, it blows my mind that there are people who's entire job title is mathematician. How does that work? What does a mathematician do?

What are your best tips for looking busy at work, while actually doing something you enjoy? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
[–] Usernameblankface@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

This culture thing seems to be the issue. The same job description at a different company with better a culture may or may not exist, but it's worth researching to find out.

What are your best tips for looking busy at work, while actually doing something you enjoy? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
[–] Usernameblankface@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

I enjoy the work.

What stocking stuffer gifts do you think are cool? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
[–] Usernameblankface@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

Candy. Hot wheels.

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What gifts that you received for Christmas this year are already in the trash? (lemmy.world)
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For me, there were several dollar store trinkets that already broke, and one toy for my kids that was a huge sparkly styrofoam mess waiting to happen, so I threw it out rather than curse anyone else with it.