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How many Lemmy users are non-technical background? (programming.dev)

submitted 1 year ago by techconsulnerd@programming.dev to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I think most all of us here on Lemmy are people with technical background. Most of my professional contacts remained using Reddit, Twitter and even excited when Threads launched.

If you are non-tech background, please comment and share what you do for life.

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[–] Carter@feddit.uk 26 points 1 year ago (3 children)

I'm a truck driver though I do have a Master's in maths. Make of that what you will.

[–] ThePac@lemmy.ml 9 points 1 year ago

You did the math and realized you could get a job elsewhere.

[–] JakeHimself@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

How'd you end up in that career?

[–] Carter@feddit.uk 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Turns out a maths Master's isn't specific enough for most jobs I applied for. I eventually got fed up with the ridiculously long application processes and took the easy route.

[–] Hexorg@beehaw.org 3 points 1 year ago

The only one with math masters getting hired for their knowledge I know was hired by NSA

[–] aetrix@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

My truck driving cousin likewise has BS in physics and a masters in education