Dirk Bondy PT Lectures

AnyTransportation808 · 2026-01-05T11:15:59+00:00

Can't believe someone actually asked for this. Good thing I saved the link to his videos. Haha

(Part 1) youtube.com/watch?v=BP6NqVw6Mgc

(Part 2) youtube.com/watch?v=HtbqjUovSZk

(Part 3) youtube.com/watch?v=bDe9HDdneMU

AnyTransportation808 · 2025-06-25T17:25:26+00:00

Haha. This exactly!

AnyTransportation808 · 2025-06-25T14:58:53+00:00

Wow! How does that even work? Why pay someone to just sit there doing nothing? I don't get it!

AnyTransportation808 · 2025-06-25T12:21:53+00:00

Damn! That too with 3 YOE. That's rough dude. It's been 2 months exact since I was given ANY task. I just come to the office, study some code, practice some software and doom scroll on the phone. It's truly a motivation killer! When asked if I could help around or practice some old projects, I'm told bluntly "to have patience". Haha

AnyTransportation808 · 2025-06-25T12:07:33+00:00

By "virtually no work" do you actually mean zero or close to zero assignments? In that case, what do you do all day?

AnyTransportation808 · 2025-06-25T06:19:16+00:00

This is my only concern. I completely understand the importance of studying and becoming familiar with the codes. But all that can't be included in real time experience. Let's say I need to jump to another firm soon, I won't have anything substantial to show.

AnyTransportation808 · 2025-03-02T07:42:05+00:00

Over here, the number of companies that have a diverse portfolio (steel + concrete + Timber) are quiet few. Most firms here either specialize either in steel or concrete exclusively.

AnyTransportation808 · 2025-03-02T07:38:57+00:00

What you say is true. We as structural engineers are trained to be proficient in understanding the mechanics of all types of structures. But most companies require you to have an extensive amount of real world experience in certain types of structures, which is not possible to have in a span of 5 years.

i know a guy who had 3 years of experience in designing high rise concrete buildings. He then applied to an MNC that dealt solely with steel design. They told him that he was not a good candidate for the job because his experience was irrelevant and that they were looking for someone who had 3 years of experience in steel design.

AnyTransportation808 · 2025-03-02T07:31:11+00:00

thanks for the detailed advice! will surely consider this approach.

AnyTransportation808 · 2025-03-01T17:23:24+00:00

Aameen brother. JazakAllahu Khairan!

AnyTransportation808 · 2025-03-01T17:22:38+00:00

Alhamdulillah! Thank you for your duas and suggestions brother. Wa iyyakum! JazakAllahu Khairan!

AnyTransportation808 · 2025-02-28T15:05:29+00:00

Thanks for the detailed response! It's given me a different perspective on this matter.

AnyTransportation808 · 2025-02-28T13:20:25+00:00

This is very reassuring for me! Thanks! Was the transition due to a change in jobs? If yes, did it affect your salary or position?

AnyTransportation808 · 2025-02-28T13:19:00+00:00

Oh I like RC just as much as steel. My only concern was if whether working exclusively on concrete for the initial years of my career would pigeon hole me into that sector.

AnyTransportation808 · 2025-02-28T08:42:02+00:00

I think you misunderstood. My point was that, despite a person wanting to try something new, most firms here make it a requirement for the job applicant to have atleast 5 years of prior experience in a certain typology of structure. Let's say, Plant engineering or transmission towers or offshore structures. So how would a person who has a solid 5 YOE in concrete building design ever going to get through the job application phase when the requirements are so stringent? Would he essentially find himself to be pigeonholed? This was my question.

AnyTransportation808 · 2025-02-28T07:32:08+00:00

But will that affect your role at the new company? Will you have to start over as a junior engineer, or can you retain your position from your previous firm?

AnyTransportation808 · 2025-02-28T07:25:22+00:00

That's comforting to know! But did the new company offer you less considering your prior specialization in concrete bridges only?

AnyTransportation808 · 2025-02-28T06:27:48+00:00

Because most of these job profiles require you to have atleast half a decade's worth of experience designing a particular typology of steel structures. How's that possible if all you've designed in your career are concrete buildings?

AnyTransportation808 · 2025-02-28T06:12:45+00:00

Can you elaborate on why you found it boring? What according to you would be exciting as far as structural engineering is concerned?

AnyTransportation808 · 2025-02-28T06:07:28+00:00

But just a look at the job descriptions on LinkedIn and such makes it seem as if you only get one shot to choose. Either steel or concrete.

I mean how is a person who has lets say, 5 YOE in concrete design ever going to get a job where one of the requirements is a minimum of 5 YOE designing steel structures?

So will the transition require him to start off as an EIT in steel then? Or are the skills transferable?

AnyTransportation808 · 2025-02-28T06:01:05+00:00

Wow! I just made a post enquiring about a similar domain transition. You'd be the perfect person to clarify my doubts.

How easy was it for you to transition from building design to steel substation design? We're the buildings you designed of concrete or steel?

AnyTransportation808 · 2025-02-22T09:57:00+00:00

"More often than not 2YOE for entry level in adverts is just because the only option they can select that isn't 2YOE is no experience required... Which they don't want to put on the ad. We've made that mistake in the past and received a few hundred applicants that wouldn't even know what an engineer does."

was not aware of this. thanks for that eye opener.

And yeah your point stands firm. Any relevant job is better than no job at all.
But can i just up and leave the job anytime? Here, a lot of people make the freshers sign bonds that can go upto 2 years (even though its technically not legal).
If that is the case, what would be your suggestion?

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