Hi Craig,  welcome to the Porch.

> > One question to all. Do all US-galoots work as IT guys or in a
> educational institution? 

Vlad,  the Porch does boast one illustrious "Rocket Scientist" although
he seems to be lurking these days.
 
> Is it time for an occupational survey? I nominate Vladimir to do it...
> 
> Bretton

Someone did this a few years ago,  I think about 80% of Galoots were "on
company time".

Marvin Paisner
Kootenay Lake,  BC.....off to work going back and forth across Kootenay
Lake (thought IT was a saw)