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How in the world did I get here....
Thought I'd start something a little lighter. Several threads recently have really hammered on the negative side of our profession. But We're still in it. Why?
So
How did you get started in Quality?
Did you slide in from inspection like me?
Did you drift into it because someone needed some paperwork done?
Did you grow into it with a growing company?
More to the point why do we stay in it.
Love the "missionary" aspect?
Genuinely feel like you're making a difference?
or
Just plain old mascochism?
For myself I ran a machine for ten years during which I got a Associates degree in machine design. Found I couldn't quite afford to make the jump into engineering, so when an inspection job opened up I took it. Worked under a fine man/mentor who didn't mince words. (He warned me not to take the job)
I worked inspection, read magazines, wound up joining ASQ and gaining some certifications. Then I switched jobs and became a Quality Manager.
For all the frustrations though, I don't know what else I would want to do. The job is interesting, the challenge constant, and the company I work for is dynamic (not always possitively). Plus the salary is decent.
So what say all, Why do you stay in this field. Lets start the holiday weekend off on a positieve note. (U. S. Memorial day)
James:truce:
Thought I'd start something a little lighter. Several threads recently have really hammered on the negative side of our profession. But We're still in it. Why?
So
How did you get started in Quality?
Did you slide in from inspection like me?
Did you drift into it because someone needed some paperwork done?
Did you grow into it with a growing company?
More to the point why do we stay in it.
Love the "missionary" aspect?
Genuinely feel like you're making a difference?
or
Just plain old mascochism?
For myself I ran a machine for ten years during which I got a Associates degree in machine design. Found I couldn't quite afford to make the jump into engineering, so when an inspection job opened up I took it. Worked under a fine man/mentor who didn't mince words. (He warned me not to take the job)
I worked inspection, read magazines, wound up joining ASQ and gaining some certifications. Then I switched jobs and became a Quality Manager.


For all the frustrations though, I don't know what else I would want to do. The job is interesting, the challenge constant, and the company I work for is dynamic (not always possitively). Plus the salary is decent.
So what say all, Why do you stay in this field. Lets start the holiday weekend off on a positieve note. (U. S. Memorial day)
James:truce:
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