Professional Interest Poll

After taking the Humanmetrics test posted in this section I was curious about the professional interests of our members.

I REALLY had a hard time with this question. Let me explain: I've "earned" degrees in English Literature & Anthropology, neither of which have influenced my "professional" life. They have rather effected my perspective as to my World/Life view.
I've worked as an artist/craftsman, a factory worker, sailor, soldier, museum naturalist, race car driver, writer, standup comedian, actor, computer operator, & probably a few other things that slip my mind.
I would consider myself a poor example of a Renaissance Man, which would imply that an "All of the above" choice is needed in the list of interests. SO...since I'm currently supplimenting my disability income with my painting/modeling, I chose the Visual Arts, which, I suppose, comes the closest.

I'm studying for a BA in History of Art/History, so I could vot humanities and history.

I've studied history, art-direction, a bit of music, and some social directions (though as a side path) but... in this case I went with Art, as I want to continue in that direction...
Noticed the art section is popular... maybe split it into smaller sections? - I'm in the visual one though!

Where is computer science, since I wouldn't quite fit it with Engineering? I'm about to graduate with a programming degree (Game Programming Degree more specifically), and I work as a QA Tester at a game company... I can't imagine studying or doing anything else.

I don't see money / squirrels / women

in that order

I've voted 'Humanities', as history is a humanity, and when not described as such it normally mean either a) something invlolving Freemasons and/or Knights Templar or b) alot of Katanas and Bernard Cornewell.

No mention of worshipping the Dark Powers and no mention of food. Im not voting.

Actually, no worship at all. As an atheist it makes no difference to me, but what if there's a priest, or just someone who's devout or enjoys religion, on this forum? They might want to vote.

Like Deafnala I have ticked several:

I've always been interested in history and I read a lot, most of what I've been reading lately is historical fiction so I ticked History and Literature


I'm a TaeKwon-Do Black Belt and instructor so I ticked Life Science: Biology, Ecology, etc. and Physical Science: Physics, Astronomy, Chemistry, etc.


I have a degree in Fine Art so I ticked Arts: Visual, Auditory, etc.


Professionally, I'm a Web Editor but I didn't know what to tick for that!

Hi everybody,

There seems to be a bit of confusion about the purpose of the poll. That's okay, because I didn't want the survey to be affected by my assumptions. You see, I had a hunch that a majority of our community studied or worked in math or science fields. I used the poll to test that hypothesis. While it is not a majority it is still a sizable portion. So the lack of religious or other specified interests just reveals the motive of the poll.


Interesting Stuff!
I was surprised by our forums educational diversity.
It's definitely a treasure trove.

ah, education eh?
well I studied literature, history and have a degree in culinary arts...

culinary arts?! you're invited to the next meetup!

@UnderBheit: Ah, well that changes my votes somewhat. I studied Art, so you have to remove a vote for Life Sciences and Physical Science!

I think the fact that you have allowed multiple answers means the result will be anything but scientific!

Chad wrote:

Actually, no worship at all. As an atheist it makes no
difference to me, but what if there's a priest, or just someone who's
devout or enjoys religion, on this forum? They might want to
vote.

Zelophahad is a church minister.

WarbossKurgan wrote:

I'm a TaeKwon-Do Black Belt and instructor so I ticked Life Science: Biology, Ecology, etc. and Physical Science: Physics, Astronomy, Chemistry, etc.

I have to say that confused me a little my dear WBK

Martial Arts = sports
Physics, chemistry = not sports

I'm still studying on the academy for social studies to become a social worker


so i ticked "Social Science: Psychology, Sociology, etc."

Hmmm so there are 6 biologists here... Okay, only 5 if you substract WBK.

I wonder who they are...

Hmm. I went with Engineering. While not an Engineer myself, I work in the construction industry as the New Equipment Coordinator for a well known elevator company.

Personally, I'd rather be an author (took Languages and Litterature in College), but with two kids, five pets, my wife who is a wonderful stay-at-home mom, being a Dreamer just wouldn't pay the mortgage.

WarbossKurgan wrote:

@UnderBheit: Ah, well that changes my votes somewhat. I studied Art, so you have to remove a vote for Life Sciences and Physical Science!

I think the fact that you have allowed multiple answers means the result will be anything but scientific!

Chad wrote:

Actually, no worship at all. As an atheist it makes no
difference to me, but what if there's a priest, or just someone who's
devout or enjoys religion, on this forum? They might want to
vote.

Zelophahad is a church minister.

As I wrote earlier, the purpose of the poll was to survey the number of members predisposed to science and math fields. I included the other fields for general interest and variety. I felt the question above the pole implied a single area of study , but either way you look at it, the study of martial arts is not related to physical science.
But at least now I know why they have to print "Hot" on coffee.

I've got a degree which bares little relevance to most of my recent jobs. BSc Brewing and Distilling. I like to think of myself as a qualified drunk.

catferret wrote:

I've got a degree which bares little relevance to most of my recent jobs. BSc Brewing and Distilling. I like to think of myself as a qualified drunk.

LOL! Awesome!

I'm a data miner, so maths for me... ... I'm the only one???

I voted "Humanities". I've studied History of religions, linguistics and literature, and work as a teacher at what we in Sweden call a gymnasium, which means that my students are 16-19 years old, not that they wrestle or run around naked as would have been the case had it been ancient Greece. I teach Swedish, literature, religion (from a scientific point of view) and philosophy. I think Humanities kind of sums that up.

BTW, I too would have expected more engineers/programmers et al - just shows how prejudiced I am, I guess.

Ohw! that is one great study... I should have done something like that... hmmm studying/working abroad is still a goal of mine... perhaps give that study a go...

and... ohhh sweet ancient greece...

I would imagine that those folks who embrace fields of study that deal in immutable laws & clinical logic would be drawn to games like chess & Krieg Spiel which reflect their world view/philosophy. As War is an Art rather than a Science & games that try to simulate War in its actuallity would be appalling random to folk of such mind sets, Mordheim & such beasties would be more the realm of those with artistic/poetical/romantic natures. At least that's my take on the thing.