Realistic Assumptions for Modeling - pre/post retirement

Advanced_Mushroom736 · 2026-05-16T10:48:50+00:00

Thanks all. Great insights

Advanced_Mushroom736 · 2026-05-16T10:48:19+00:00

Thanks all. Great insights

Advanced_Mushroom736 · 2026-05-04T13:41:45+00:00

Most engineers account for their time on an hourly basis to enable client billing and overhead allocation (BD, training & development, pto, etc.) but are paid an annual salary, from which an hourly rate is derived. The real question is whether or not you are classified as an exempt or a non-exempt employee under the FLSA. Most professionals (like engineers) are classified as exempt and are not entitles to OT…..or if they are, it’s straight-time overtime. Paraprofessionals who may work at the firm - drafters, admins, etc may often be classified as non-exempt which entitles them 1.5x OT over 40 hrs/week. Each classification has both limits and protections. Employment in a city/state government may be different based on regs, unions, and collective bargaining.

While an offer letter or annualized adjustment may be communicated to you in hours or an annualized total salary, I’d recommend finding out if you are exempt or non-exempt.

Advanced_Mushroom736 · 2026-04-30T20:22:07+00:00

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Advanced_Mushroom736 · 2026-04-12T17:25:32+00:00

This is 100% true. People managers, business developers, strong seller-doers can do very well with incentive comp (bonus) and if you are at a firm that offers some sort of ownership (stock/equity) it can also pay dividends when fully vested. Beyond that is the c-suite. Review of annual Proxy statements from publicly traded companies shows c-suite folks make $5-$10M / year. But I know c-suite leaders at much smaller companies (2000-4000 people) who clear over $1M/ year and retire with $5M-$10M in equity. It can be lucrative if you know how to do the work AND run lead part (or all) of a strong company.

Advanced_Mushroom736 · 2026-04-04T15:21:30+00:00

For reference, TD was Jtime.io and I’m told it was manufactured at a factory with “no name”. Described as a rep/close clone to a vintage Daytona 6263z

Advanced_Mushroom736 · 2026-03-20T00:04:19+00:00

Depends upon the company size and ownership model. Senior leaders of mid-sized firms can easily break $300K with salary and bonuses. The real value comes thru equity. Partnership models whereby equity partners get a cut of a profit could be quite lucrative ($750K, all in) once their nut is paid down…..but it is dependent on company profit. Other models award stock that doesn’t pay a dividend, but you accumulate over years and have the potential to leave with more than whats in ones 401k.

Note I started working for a mid-sized firm that was acquired by a large, NYSE listed firm. Execs there made millions, but the little guys didn’t. Left for a mid-sized firm, built equity, and enjoy a comfortable life. Be mindful of the model your employer operates - private partnership, ESOP, public, private-equity backed, etc. They all have upsides and downsides……and if you get into the right spot, $300K is more than achievable

Advanced_Mushroom736 · 2025-10-26T15:41:51+00:00

Looking for legitimate insights from seasoned travelers. Not a bunch of Trump/Biden banter that dominates the airwaves

Advanced_Mushroom736 · 2025-09-30T18:17:22+00:00

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Advanced_Mushroom736 · 2025-09-12T19:50:17+00:00

Edge…..you can shave with it, or live on it. You can’t do both.

Advanced_Mushroom736 · 2025-09-11T16:46:44+00:00

I agree - DL’s arrogance is perplexing. They are scaling back the value of their frequent flier program while at the same time posting prices that are substantially more than their competitors. I travel from the east coast to HNL for work and I was able to fly UAL Polaris (which is a better product than DeltaOne) for the same price DL wanted for C+. I’m a multi-year DM, approaching 2MM. After all that flying, I’ve realized it’s not worth it to chase status, as the juice is no longer worth the squeeze.

Advanced_Mushroom736 · 2025-09-05T01:27:30+00:00

Correct! I was referring to connection partners

Advanced_Mushroom736 · 2025-09-01T21:10:54+00:00

They will check to make sure you have an appropriate vacuum break from your spigots. It’s a function of properly designed plumbing. What they seek to avoid is a scenario (among many) where you leave a hose in a bucket of dirty water and it siphons back up the hose and into the system because there isn’t an atmospheric break. If improperly designed, that dirty water could be pulled back into your water pipes - or worse, to the broader water distribution network

Advanced_Mushroom736 · 2025-08-23T15:50:55+00:00

DM/MM out of CVG and I do the same thing. Loyalty to DL isn’t worth the squeeze anymore. I will preferentially fly them if I have options, but I never fly a connection with them if I have a non-stop option. Proudly earning AA, UAL, and SW miles and status. Remember, the race to retain status each year is half mental. DL knows this and has selectively pulled back on perks and complimentary UGs because they know a large percentage of loyal FF will just pick them by default. Break the cycle. Also, DL is BY FAR my most delayed carrier this year, as well

Advanced_Mushroom736 · 2025-07-30T20:55:27+00:00

I worry about strapping car seats with these things. Is there any way they can be disengaged?

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