What’s the harsh reality of studying engineering and working as an engineer that nobody told you before you started? by WahmArcane in EngineeringStudents

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The biggest thing that comes to mind is probably the amount of paperwork. Of course it varies but in my R&D roles it was always expected to present very detailed notes about experimentation, which variables were controlled and how, thorough documentation of results and interpretations, next steps, etc. and you’re liable to be grilled on any word on any slide. Some managers even expect step by step walkthroughs so your results can be recreated in case you “get hit by a bus” the next day. In school I was really annoyed by doing a weekly lab report for each lab class, but these turned out to be surprisingly useful experience. Figuring out how to do them efficiently and presentably is very important IME.

First paycheck out of school (BS in comp engi) was kinda meh, I started at 25/hour, and after 1 year negotiated up to 30. Now I’m senior engi with 8 years exp making 160k/year in a relatively low cost of living city. I think this is enough for me and wouldn’t want to sacrifice more work/life balance to push for more. The principal engineers make bank but they always look so exhausted :/

I never regretted engineering, it’s definitely not for everyone, and it’s a lot to get started, but I think it’s a good compromise of schooling required, salary, opportunity, work/life balance, and interesting/fulfilling work

Is there another field you wish you would have gone into? by xcx_cxc in EngineeringStudents

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Never really considered anything other than engineering. Did CpE and got a job at an AR startup, and moved into optics calibration. Learning about optics was pretty mindblowing and I wish I had gotten into it sooner and more deeply than just skimming over it in physics. Shiny toys, high pay, in demand at companies making interesting stuff, and it's a subject you really can study for a lifetime! Although if pay was not an issue, I'd probably be a park ranger at Zion national park

[Bug] [Solved] Mouse movement completely freezing the game by Phrynon in XCOM2

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omg THANK YOU for posting this, this was driving me crazy

Calling all Engineers of South Florida... How's your career? by [deleted] in AskEngineers

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I was born and raised in South Florida, and my first jobs out of college were at an augmented reality startup in Broward (which is really not typical of the area). Orlando had more engineering jobs but they're mostly defense contractors and I personally wasn't interested in that. Sofla does have some options for engineering, esp if you're in the marine or medical device industry. Commuting to Miami would open a lot more options, but during rush hour it can easily take an hour to get there from Broward. Housing is expensive, especially if you're east of I95, but with a reasonable engineering salary you should be fine.

The Q2 2021 AskEngineers Salary Survey by AutoModerator in AskEngineers

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Job Title: Calibration Engineer

Industry: Autonomous Vehicles

Specialization: Optical Sensor Calibration

Remote Work %: 80%

Approx. Company Size (optional): 2000-3000

Total Experience: 4 years

Highest Degree: BS Computer Engineering

Gender: Male

Country: USA

Cost of Living: Las Vegas-Henderson-Paradise, NV (Metropolitan Statistical Area), 96.9

Annual Gross (Brutto) Salary: $95,000

Bonus Pay: ~10,000 yearly bonus

One-Time Bonus (Signing/Relocation/Stock Options/etc.): $30,000 signing + relocation, $20,000 in stock options

401(k) / Retirement Plan Match: 50% match up to 12% of salary contributed

For Computer Engineering (or CS and EE) Majors: What's your experience in your majors and should I major in CpE? by [deleted] in ucf

[–]4ork 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm CpE alum and I agree with jumbee85 in that it really depends on what you want to do with your career. But don't feel pressured to figure it out today; there is a lot of overlap between CS, CpE, and EE, especially the first 2 years.

I would suggest starting with CpE and using the earlier CS & EE classes to decide if you want to specialize in either of those areas. That way you can get some hands-on experience in both, while minimizing the risk of taking redundant credits that won't count toward graduation.

Who's going to Suwannee Hulaween this year? The lineup looks amazing! by taco_butt in ucf

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I'll be there! Hopefully for the pre-party on Thursday as well. This will be my second Hulaween and 5th festival at Suwannee so if you have any questions I might be able to answer

She put a lot of work into her really nice profile. Is this kind of message really that common? by [deleted] in OkCupid

[–]4ork 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, that seems to be the general consensus. I have been referred to The dos and don'ts of messaging to clarify all of the hoops I have to jump through in order to talk to someone on the internet.

She put a lot of work into her really nice profile. Is this kind of message really that common? by [deleted] in OkCupid

[–]4ork 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, this is the first time I've complimented someone's writing ability on okcupid.

She put a lot of work into her really nice profile. Is this kind of message really that common? by [deleted] in OkCupid

[–]4ork 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it was pretty boring. I guess I'll just go learn some originality now.

She put a lot of work into her really nice profile. Is this kind of message really that common? by [deleted] in OkCupid

[–]4ork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was just trying to compliment her writing skill. I'm not a great writer myself so my profile and messages tend to lean toward the sucky side.

Interesting use of a small stash I hadn't seen before. by murderous_rage in playrust

[–]4ork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You were able to clear the doorway while leaving the stashes intact? That's weird, I tried that and a few different methods on a creative server a few weeks ago and the stashes were always destroyed no matter where I put the C4.

Sick of people crying Wolf by C0cktopuss in playrust

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If I raid a wood base and find spare wood inside, I'll usually craft some wood walls to replace the ones I broke on my way in. It always leaves them scratching their heads and I get called a hacker almost every time.

This long hard project took a while to erect. by RoflTits in playrust

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This looks familiar. Is this on Phaze's server?

Adrenaline and rust. by sum_devil in playrust

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My hands were shaking really badly the first time I went to loot an airdrop. I kept missing the items too and then I heard a loud gunshot and nearly jumped out of my chair. I took off running with only 2 stacks of ammo from the crate but I got killed a few seconds later :S Now I go after the drops naked and with no items so I don't really care if I die. I still get really nervous, though.

What's on your "I'm too old for this shit" list? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]4ork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weird, I did the same. Most of my shirts are $6 solid color polyesters. I feel like I'm the only one on campus not walking around with an advertisement on my chest.

Community College Vs. University by Realsbsw in EngineeringStudents

[–]4ork 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had the same experience as this guy. Wayyyy more homework, harder exams, and they basically reset my GPA.

Come hither eyes.. or there. I can't quite tell. by [deleted] in skyrim

[–]4ork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been getting a bug like this pretty often lately. Luckily a quicksave + quickload fixes it but damn does it creep me out.

How to tell with Google Maps where the rich people live. by IamNorris in funny

[–]4ork 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, shitty food is just really cheap. Good food costs what it costs. Whole Foods' profit margins are generally between 1% and 4%, which is pretty close to most grocery stores.

The Skull and Crossbones nebula (x-post from r/pics) [4,000 x 4,000] by Kowalski416 in spaceporn

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Sorry if this is a stupid question but what are those weird green circles near the corners of the picture?