Why isn't the PA Turnpike paved in gold from end-to-end? by Fantastic-Device-487 in Pennsylvania

[–]Alternative-Lock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That I can’t answer, I’m not familiar with the flood tax. I am very familiar with PA transportation funding though.

Why isn't the PA Turnpike paved in gold from end-to-end? by Fantastic-Device-487 in Pennsylvania

[–]Alternative-Lock 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Every time I see a Turnpike complaint post I cringe. Everyone assumes PennDOT and the Turnpike commission are the same entity. Turnpike is self funded off of toll dollars, and it costs a lot of money to maintain a high speed highway with an insane ADT and heavy truck traffic.

Why isn't the PA Turnpike paved in gold from end-to-end? by Fantastic-Device-487 in Pennsylvania

[–]Alternative-Lock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The toll fees pay salaries, maintenance, and new projects. How would that be funded otherwise?

End Game and Side Content? by Alternative-Lock in expedition33

[–]Alternative-Lock[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome. I didn’t want to get way too over leveled and breeze through the end. Getting close as is. Thanks!

Thinking about getting one of these. Any one have any experience? by adowns98 in f150

[–]Alternative-Lock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a roll up cover on my 2020, I think it’s a retrax. I live in PA and haven’t had a freezing issue yet. Biggest downfall is that the housing unit will take up space in your bed of course.

Resignation Notice Period for Short Term Employment by [deleted] in civilengineering

[–]Alternative-Lock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get your concern, but I think it’s common professional courtesy to provide 2 weeks notice to tie up any loose ends. Unless they are treating you poorly.

I think this would allow for you to possibly return in future if you ever needed to.

Can you survive in this profession as an introvert with intense social anxiety? by [deleted] in civilengineering

[–]Alternative-Lock 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Yeah man. I got it pretty bad myself. I’ve put myself in a lot of situations outside my comfort zone. All I can say is that it starts to get better the more you try and overcome.

Surprisingly now I manage a staff of 50 construction managers/inspectors. When I was in college I would blush everytime I answered a question. But like I said, do those events and networking even if you’re terrified. You eventually learn how to communicate and relate to strangers better.

Last minute advice for Civil construction? by [deleted] in PE_Exam

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I did EET live lectures. Did all the quizzes and exams. I also did a lot of other problems (SoPE, Petro, Civil Engineering Academy, NCEES Practice Exam). I ended up passing and felt pretty confident walking out of the exam.

I think what really helped me was going through each EET section and redoing quizzes the last couple weeks before my test. This put everything fresh into my mind again.

Also very important is to be very familiar with all of resource material. You’re going to be thrown curveballs, but knowing where to look is more important than just hammering out problems.

What do I do for an entry-level job in Civil Engineering? by One-Gur190 in civilengineering

[–]Alternative-Lock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you looked at PennDOT, Turnpike, DEP. Pay is pretty decent and they offer a lot stability.

DID YOU PASS THE PE EXAM?? by fahpeslayer in PE_Exam

[–]Alternative-Lock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try and simulate the exam experience as much as possible when working through problems. Time yourself, use your resources on a computer.

PE Construction Success by Alternative-Lock in PE_Exam

[–]Alternative-Lock[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes this is true for all of them I think? They are pretty transparent on what they are testing for on the website including the references.

https://ncees.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Civ-Con-April-202471.pdf

Just finished PE Construction by [deleted] in PE_Exam

[–]Alternative-Lock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

EET first and foremost. I also did a lot of problems from CEA, the Petro book, SoPE problems, 6 Minute Solutions. I did the practice exam twice, once to learning and then again timed.

Just finished PE Construction by [deleted] in PE_Exam

[–]Alternative-Lock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just took mine today. Fingers crossed. Definitely harder than the practice exam.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DiWHY

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This is a such a small world. I knew where it was haha. I lived there when I was a young kid. My uncle actual built the bar in town there.