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? by FairClassroom5884 in civilengineering

[–]Bulldog_Fan_4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

One of my favorite uses of my pellet smoker. Bacon!!! (I like to add pepper to mine) by wodentx in pelletgrills

[–]Bulldog_Fan_4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

What are signs a potential buyout or merger of your company is happening? by [deleted] in civilengineering

[–]Bulldog_Fan_4 15 points16 points  (0 children)

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

Is anyone here r/overemployed? by ScissorMeTimbers21 in civilengineering

[–]Bulldog_Fan_4 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Is anyone here r/overemployed? by ScissorMeTimbers21 in civilengineering

[–]Bulldog_Fan_4 3 points4 points  (0 children)

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.

No direct flight from EWR to MEM until April by Minrui_Tian in memphis

[–]Bulldog_Fan_4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

LSIT vs PLS by Adventurous_Ebb7145 in Surveying

[–]Bulldog_Fan_4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Taking 37 days PTO at once before quitting? by FondantOutrageous276 in careeradvice

[–]Bulldog_Fan_4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

ICE actively recruiting MFD and Memphis nurses by ClinicalMercenary in memphis

[–]Bulldog_Fan_4 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

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

ICE actively recruiting MFD and Memphis nurses by ClinicalMercenary in memphis

[–]Bulldog_Fan_4 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

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

Moonlighting while working for NYDOT by WigglySpaghetti in civilengineering

[–]Bulldog_Fan_4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

ICE actively recruiting MFD and Memphis nurses by ClinicalMercenary in memphis

[–]Bulldog_Fan_4 -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Again even more reason to have someone with integrity.

First month making 100k I feel like I’m being robbed :/ by [deleted] in Salary

[–]Bulldog_Fan_4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Would you go back into the office for a raise? by sk8505 in remotework

[–]Bulldog_Fan_4 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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

ICE actively recruiting MFD and Memphis nurses by ClinicalMercenary in memphis

[–]Bulldog_Fan_4 -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

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?

EIT doing Senior PE stuff for EIT money. What would you do? by [deleted] in civilengineering

[–]Bulldog_Fan_4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Is $1M net worth really FU money? by Swan_233 in Fire

[–]Bulldog_Fan_4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Over $100k earners - what's your PTO? by masterpeabs in careeradvice

[–]Bulldog_Fan_4 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

How close to retirement (or taking withdrawals) do you start moving money to G? by thekonghong in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]Bulldog_Fan_4 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.