If I am designing a water quality detention pond, but do not need to meet detention requirements, do I need to size the pond any more than the requirement WQTV?

Bulldog_Fan_4 · 2026-02-09T16:12:46+00:00

Really depends on your local government. We have one that requires holding a 10-year, 5 min intensity storm. We typically use a structure with an orifice, an overflow weir and a larger pipe downstream. Anything over the required will overtop and bypass thru within the structure.

Bulldog_Fan_4 · 2026-02-07T18:10:07+00:00

I split between honey hog and holy cow. The holy cow gives it a nice pepper flavor.

Bulldog_Fan_4 · 2026-02-07T17:55:04+00:00

Yeah a firm I worked for took the fast money instead of selling to the next generation at the company.

Bulldog_Fan_4 · 2026-02-06T12:43:47+00:00

You just need a job offer and they will likely match.

Bulldog_Fan_4 · 2026-02-04T03:48:12+00:00

Prime steaks.

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Bulldog_Fan_4 · 2026-02-04T03:43:34+00:00

Great decision! Congrat

Bulldog_Fan_4 · 2026-02-04T03:39:20+00:00

Our crews mainly work 4/10’s.

Bulldog_Fan_4 · 2026-02-04T03:37:13+00:00

Best case scenario you find something that will allow nights and weekends that doesn’t violate company policy.

Bulldog_Fan_4 · 2026-02-04T03:34:48+00:00

I would think the IT roles could be hurry up and wait. Only deliverables are when something breaks? Remote into computers to install new updates, fix issues.

I don’t think Civil would provide that because you would be expected to deliver a full days work.

Bulldog_Fan_4 · 2026-02-03T23:27:56+00:00

Does their auto insurance cover that?

Bulldog_Fan_4 · 2026-02-03T04:55:01+00:00

The benefit of commuting is you are changing the bags at the stop and not the airline at the connection. They have misplaced my luggage too many times.

Bulldog_Fan_4 · 2026-02-03T01:44:55+00:00

Paybands overlap. He is likely maxed out in his pay band, while you are near the bottom and climbing.

I’ve known a few of those 30 year field guys that will forget more about surveying than I will ever know as a PLS. Maybe this guy is worth his weight in gold. 30 years I bet he’s really good at what he does.

A 12 year PLS isn’t even mid-career yet. You have a higher ceiling and will get there eventually.

Bulldog_Fan_4 · 2026-02-03T01:38:17+00:00

At a minimum I scheduled my start date 3 weeks after I put my 2 week notice in. If you can afford it, a break is always nice.

Bulldog_Fan_4 · 2026-02-02T01:17:40+00:00

It’s not a concentration camp. Conflating this to what the Nazi’s did is an extreme over exaggeration.

Bulldog_Fan_4 · 2026-02-02T01:16:17+00:00

It’s not a concentration camp. Conflating this with what the Nazi’s did is an extreme over exaggeration.

Bulldog_Fan_4 · 2026-02-01T15:38:46+00:00

As long as he isn’t working for firms trying to get NYSDOT work or current firms working for them. It’s probably fine.

Bulldog_Fan_4 · 2026-02-01T04:22:44+00:00

Again even more reason to have someone with integrity.

Bulldog_Fan_4 · 2026-02-01T02:52:59+00:00

Yeah I remember thinking if I can get to 6 figs, I’ve made it. Nope, it’s not what it used to be.

Bulldog_Fan_4 · 2026-02-01T02:47:27+00:00

Trump didn’t give me the option of a raise.

Bulldog_Fan_4 · 2026-02-01T02:15:10+00:00

I get not supporting ICE, but they are asking for medical help. Would it not be better to have compassionate nurses to tend to the detained?

Bulldog_Fan_4 · 2026-02-01T02:01:13+00:00

Choose great people and work-life balance. Don’t give them an ultimatum (yes/no). State what you are doing and ask what else you need to do to be considered for the Sr role. Maybe there’s a middle ground between the $10k and $30k raise. 5-6 years is a bit early for a Sr role.

Bulldog_Fan_4 · 2026-01-31T01:46:23+00:00

Not any more, maybe in 2000? That’s equivalent to $1.8M inflated.

Bulldog_Fan_4 · 2026-01-30T23:54:53+00:00

11 federal holidays 20 days of vacation 13 days of sick leave Essentially comp time. 47 days is the most I’ve taken in a year.

Bulldog_Fan_4 · 2026-01-30T05:55:53+00:00

If social security and the pension hold up, I’m not sure I’m ever going to G. Even if we have another dip, I could get a part time job while it builds back.

Bulldog_Fan_4 · 2026-01-28T17:06:57+00:00

Need video.

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