Are You Kidding Me!

Today I began a new job.  It was just an introduction to the team and a brainstorming session for a few hours but I left bewildered none the less.
Its a high tech firm based here in Windsor.  They have jointly developed with DamiliarChrysler (DCX) a series of ultrasonic microscopes for the purpose of non-destructive testing (NDT).  Let me explain why this is so important...back in the dark ages, every hour or so a manufacturer such as DCX would take a car off the line and begin ripping it to peices.  Just to make sure that everything was solid,  If they found weak welds then they would have to go back over every single vehicle produced since the last tear down and find where the problem started.  One word..EXPENSIVE.  With Ultrasonic Microscopy a machine can test the integrety of a weld as it is being made.  Right down to the internal structure of the weld nugget itself.  If a problem occurs that machine can sound an alarm, or stop the assembly line, or take corrective action.  It can even keep a record of every weld and its internal structure for statistical analysis later!  Say it with me now...HOLY COST SAVINGS BATMAN!  
Now I went for an interview with this company.  They are partnered with the University and decided to hire a group of three students to co-ordinate all marketing and expansion activities.  I am currently an undergraduate student, and my job will be opening an entirely new division of this company headquartered in Dublin Ireland that will cater to the bio-medical industry.  I will be responsible for developing all our marketing strategy, and possibly product development to address the needs of this booming sector.  For most companies such a position would only ever go to a senior executive with the experience required.  Did I mention however that I'm an undergraduate student?  
This is career launching stuff, after three or four years here I'll be 15 to 20 years ahead of my peers in the job market.  I just love the fast track.  Lets hope I'm up to the task, one things for sure...I've got a TON of homework to do tonight!  

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