John Kelly:  

Life Never take the direct path in life (Life since 1986 in 4000 characters or less). After High School there were numerous colleges attended, classes cut, nastygrams from college authorities, embarrassing questions from parents, nastier letters from colleges, menial jobs, more college and eventually a graduation. I graduated Manhattan College in 1996 and started work as an accountant. You math genuises out there will realize that is 10 years after high school graduation. Thank-you Captains Obvious! Accounting was at best, a "bad" career choice. This led to a brief episode of "job hopping" (numerous "character building" and embarassing experiences) followed eventually by my crash landing in a software company (hey I had a pulse, they needed bodies. What a match!). Neat job, miserable pay, big learning experience. I left that job to go to work for my current employer, SS&C Technology. They have of all things made the mistake of trusting me with some authority and letting me make some decisions. Those of you who play the market know this is your cue to sell short. It is a decent job where I work with good folks and I do something a bit random which suits my personality. We have just been taken over by the Carlyle Group (Michael Moore will tell you they are part of the vast right-wing conspiracy. Those of you who know me will realize I am right where I belong!). I have thus far been able to avoid many long term family entanglements and have no kids. Hopefully somewhare down the road. My only dependants right now are the 15 denizens of the fish tank in my living room. They are lousy for conversation but, are very relaxing to look at when I get home. I can be found most week days on the NY Autobahn (I-684) commuting between ...Expand for more