After attaining a science (computing) degree from university, I did the usual technical support work for a number of ISPs, then did some pre-sales engineering (IT), and then a lecturer of computing at a private college in Sydney. I was then offered a graduate/rotation position at where I am now.
I now have the job of my dreams.
I'm a UNIX (Solaris) systems administrator working for
IP Australia, a federal government department, here in Canberra. I've been here for just under 3 years.
We used to be called the Patent Office, but, in fairness to all the other forms of intellectual property (patents, trademarks, designs and plant breeder's rights) the name was changed to IP Australia.
I'm currently studying for my Sun Certified Systems Administrator for the Solaris 10 Operating System. After this qualification, I hope to gain the network and security qualifications, too.
As well as loving what I do, I have the very good fortune of working with some very, very bright and clever people.
As an aside, I'm in the throes of beginning a photography business.
Regards,
Humayun