re: what math do you use regularly?

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Hmm, I don’t use much math regularly, but I do use a ton of logical expressions, which is somewhat related to math, I suppose.

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The (unfortunately large) amount of people who say math is dumb and we shouldn't teach it so much in favor of practical things have largely missed the point. All math does is teach you how to problem solve, so even if you arent' going to use calculus or some other levels of math.

It is still very valuable to teach your mind how to recognize (1) a starting point (2) the end point goal (3) the tools / knowledge you have available and finally (4) craft a path to reach the end point. This is very similar to CS classes - that if you don't use them, you have learned how to problem solve on a much greater level that seems to be missing for many, many people. Hell even stuff like carpentry and restoration type electives help teach that sort of mentality but I find it is missing in most of the, generally smart, young people we hire in a lot of cases.

I took a few programming classes, C++ and also a programming architecture type course (was very very interesting actually) and while I don't use those languages directly - they have been invaluable in helping me craft these excel / word templates that are the real lynchpin for our business.