So aside from the one person that can take a conversation 40 different directions
DAN_M How many of you all have ADHD? I heard a while back that having ADHD/ADD is essentially a super power when it comes to programming of any kind and also ADHD people typically gravitate towards programming jobs.
I got diagnosed while I was in the military. When I separated I started a job at a calibration company. They had a CMM and I wanted more than anything to play with it. So I asked my boss what it would take to get me over there and he handed me a list of the GD&T symbols. He said "learn this and we will consider it."
I came back the next day after a 12 hour hyperfocus on learning GD&T and was programming by the end of the week. Fast forward a year later and my boss had said he had never seen anyone pick it up so quickly in his 40 years. Now this was still a more basic level of programming. Nothing like what you all are capable of. But I have since developed myself into a pretty confident (not arrogant like some of ya's) programmer.
Not trying to toot my own horn or anything just simply stating that ADHD is the sole reason I am a programmer and the constant hurdles and obstacles presented has kept me highly intrigued and motivated unlike most things I get myself involved in.
I am curious if any of you guys are in the same boat I am and maybe we could give tips and advice on how to tackle the more daunting stuff like the dreaded........ reprogramming a part already programed or waiting for the CMM to run through a 30 minute program.
Not sure if you're getting jerky with me here... I make jokes with people that I know on this forum. You made a comment about my intelligence a couple days ago and now you're insinuating I have ADHD. You've been here a very short amount of time. With all due respect, until you know me better I'd appreciate it if you'd watch your mouth if I am the topic you're speaking about.
The above being said..
I'm trying to increase my post count. In that spirit, I intentionally engage with MANY comments on this forum. Once I get to 2500, I'll be happy!
Regarding past experiences since you shared yours:
I believe I exhibit symptoms of someone with ADHD but I have never been formally "checked" for it or anything. I got into CMM work because I have always been fascinated with robotics and it was a good way to make a buck in my area without having a degree.
At my first company, I was deburring parts and emptying rock tumblers. The company had a CMM, they sent people to training, nobody knew how to use it correctly or/nor did they trust it. It was the "$80k coffee table". I asked if they could show me briefly how it worked..was literally laughed at and as told to get back to work. I was 18, covered in shop debris, and had never seen a blueprint in my life so I don't really blame them. The shop closed at 4:00pm and I knew where the owner kept the keys..I'd stay until midnight at the CMM some nights just watching videos on youtube and running the few programs we had & did my best to read them.
I never attempt to re-write someone else's program. IF you have worked with that person in the past & you're both on the same programming "wavelength"...that might work...but in general i have found it to be much faster as well as accurate to just re-write it.
During my down time, I never allow myself to be bored. When the CMM is running I will either: watch GDT videos, read a mentally stimulating book, work out in my office, or come here and talk to you gavones!
Real funny that your entitled to your say but once someone says something in return you get $hitty. I defended myself because I was accused of insulting your intelligence However I never did. I made a joke about your mom lol. I could give you the link if you would like to confirm. I thought you were a funny guy that could take a joke but apparently I was wrong. And because I called you out now your going to shun me and be an a$$ hat. Your a smart guy ill give you that. but your also very arrogant to believe that you can just spout nonsense and not be contested.
Real funny that your entitled to your say but once someone says something in return you get $hitty. I defended myself because I was accused of insulting your intelligence However I never did. I made a joke about your mom lol. I could give you the link if you would like to confirm. I thought you were a funny guy that could take a joke but apparently I was wrong. And because I called you out now your going to shun me and be an a$$ hat. Your a smart guy ill give you that. but your also very arrogant to believe that you can just spout nonsense and not be contested.