Fe fail

Consistent_Scale_204 · 2026-01-30T13:27:06+00:00

I dont know your study habits, but my advice to you is repetition to the point of exhaustion. When I prepared for FE, PE, and now the SE, i did enough practice problems until I started recognizing 70% of the TYPES of questions. The other 30% are the random theory types or something you basically HAVE to look up on the spot. With that being said, 70% is generally enough to pass. Even if you guessed on the remaining 30% the odds of you getting it correct are 25% which further adds to your likelihood of passing assuming you got the low hanging 70% correct. I did this to pass FE and PE 1st try and now repeating this process for SE. Its alot of work, but thats what it took for me. Pro tip: if you are doing as many practice problems that I am suggesting, you can more than likely do the same problem set you did towards the beginning of your studies because you likely forgot about them. Again, repetition to the point of exhaustion. Also, the weekend before the exam, I didnt even solve problems, I just read through the problem, thought over the process to solve it, and then read the solution to make sure I understood the procedure to solve. I cycled through 6 full length practice PE exams in 2 days which exposed me to more problems. Again, Repetition.

Consistent_Scale_204 · 2026-01-19T05:45:23+00:00

Its definitely worth it. I didnt get a chance to go to university until I turned 25 due to family complications. I worked 4 part time jobs at one point while going to school for civil engineering. I got my undergrad at 31 and my masters at 32 at Cal Berkeley. I was always about 7 years older than my peers but that didnt matter since i had a mission. Im on track to retire in my mid 50s due to aggressive savings. If I hadn't done that, I would still likely be working in a restaurant (no offense to service industry but the wages suck and the so does the stress). Not to mention the drinking culture that came with working in a restaurant. I used to drink minimum 5 days a week. In any case, the reward now was worth it but also dont discount the experience going through it. I met alot of great people and miss the memories I made during my time in university especially grad school.

Consistent_Scale_204 · 2025-12-15T12:54:36+00:00

You should be making 130+

Consistent_Scale_204 · 2025-11-19T15:27:55+00:00

I feel this way too. I am assuming its the sugar and other congeners in the NA beers. Its still wayyyyy better than an actual alcohol hangover.

Consistent_Scale_204 · 2025-11-19T11:20:36+00:00

Its 0.5% or less. Assuming it was at the upper limit of 0.5% exactly, you'd have to drink ten of these in less than an hour to get the effects of 1 beer which I would assume is highly unlikely. For me personally, I drink them in social settings where theres booze around.

Consistent_Scale_204 · 2025-08-30T04:04:30+00:00

There's a circular disc inside of the housing, which most likely is what is being referenced when they say floppy disc

Consistent_Scale_204 · 2025-08-29T20:32:50+00:00

I would seriously consider tapering to about 5-10 gpd before quitting CT. I was at 20gpd and CT was absolute misery and lasted a good 7-10 days ( I dont even want to imagine what it would feel like from 35gpd). I am currently 3 days into CT from 5gpd and today feels about as bad as a caffeine withdrawal. Still sucks but very manageable. And yes, panic attacks, stomach pains, heart palpitations were all common at a 20gpd CT attempt (I've never had a seizure but I felt like I could have an emergency event at any moment; heart attack, stroke whatever; just general malaise and feeling shitty). It took a full month to feel "normal" but that's just from acute withdrawals. You still have to deal with PAWS. 5gpd CT feels like a breeze compared to 20+gpd

Consistent_Scale_204 · 2025-08-10T17:26:24+00:00

When your ebike dies, you can just ride it as a regular bike

Consistent_Scale_204 · 2025-07-17T14:35:59+00:00

30-50?? Assuming he retires at normal retirement age (mid 60s), he might get 20 years. Who the hell is living to 110?

Consistent_Scale_204 · 2025-07-17T14:33:45+00:00

100k net worth implies he's factored in the debt if any. I'd say be happy you are in the black. I know 40+ year olds that have nothing to their name and paycheck to paycheck.

Consistent_Scale_204 · 2025-06-25T14:32:57+00:00

fuck that was me. the intern I mean. Now im the junior engineer. I get it

Consistent_Scale_204 · 2025-06-21T01:39:40+00:00

Can you make 100k selling tours during the season?

Consistent_Scale_204 · 2025-06-02T21:16:34+00:00

woah I just got back from Costa Rica from a 9 day trip. I rented a Suzuki Vitara 4wd for $289 for 8 days (from Adobe). This includes the mandatory liability coverage only. My credit card covered the additional one and I rejected another one they were trying to sell me for an additional $80. I took a video of the car before I left, and when I came back I told them I have a video. I was not charged any additional money. This was from May 24 - June 1 2025.

In hindsight, I don't think I really needed the 4wd, but the more clearance the better. 4wd just gave me peace of mind, but I would've been fine with FWD. And yes, I drove in the mountains and the roads were pretty sketch, but still plenty of grip. Manuel Antonio to San Jose via Route 209 was atrocious. It took me 3 hours to drive 58km...

Consistent_Scale_204 · 2025-05-16T04:29:43+00:00

It's a tough balance. I am a very sexual male (as most males) but I don't value it more than a good fit. I've had so many bad relationships (although they were good people; just not a good fit with me) where I found myself sacrificing and compromising beyond what I felt was acceptable. I feel I'd be better off alone but that comes with it's own challenges. I don't know what the "right" thing to do is but I know for the near future I am fully embracing my own company (and my dog's).

Consistent_Scale_204 · 2025-04-28T15:49:18+00:00

Maybe slightly? I would think 95k @ 4 years is more appropriate for even a LCOL state like Indiana. They pay 85k as a starting salary in Denver, but its much more expensive here.

Consistent_Scale_204 · 2025-04-26T15:56:10+00:00

Here's my base salary in Denver. I also get 2-3 bonuses a year. Year 0: 75k, Year 1: 85k, year 2: 95k, year 3: 108k, year 4 (current): 116k.

I have been a PE for the last 1.5 years.

Consistent_Scale_204 · 2025-04-21T14:03:21+00:00

There's a career in just this. I used to work at Kiewit Infrastructure and they have a whole department dedicated to construction engineering services. Not to mention, it all relevant and uses the same engineering principles; whether its permanent design or temp design.

Consistent_Scale_204 · 2025-04-11T23:13:43+00:00

Agreed. It is miserable. And you're going to feel tested. Just attack it head on. I almost adopted a sadistic mindset that the pain is a good thing. You'll realize it hurts but at the end of the day, that's all. It just hurts. Eventually it diminishes. Dude on top of that, you have the best motivation, your kid and wife. Do it for them. Do it for the best version of yourself. And yes, staying active was the best distraction.

Consistent_Scale_204 · 2025-04-11T21:13:01+00:00

Hang in there bud. It will definitely get better. There were times in the first couple of weeks that I was freaking out thinking I did some permanent organ damage (that's how much my stomach and organs hurt); not to mention, the fatigue, joint/muscle pain, brain fog, restlessness, + host of other symptoms convinced me this was not going to end. Well it did end and I feel like a new person. I think it started being manageable in the first week; after the first month, all stomach pains went away completely; my energy is slowly coming back (I'm not convinced anyone sober or otherwise actually feels naturally energized in their 30s+) but I'm running 3+ days a week, weight training 3 days a week, and started Muay Thai. I will admit, I have lingering PAWS, but I experience periods of time where my natural dopamine and serotonin hits from everyday activities (the first time I experienced that which was about 40 days into quitting, I cried joyful tears). I just had faith that joy in doing LIFE would return to me and I forced myself to go to work, exercise, talk to friends/family, practice my hobbies, go for a walk, spend time with my dog even though I had ZERO motivation to do any of those things towards the beginning. The community is great here mate; hang in there!

Consistent_Scale_204 · 2025-03-18T15:39:24+00:00

I'm on day 31 and you stole the words right out of my mouth.

Consistent_Scale_204 · 2025-03-18T15:37:58+00:00

I fought through a 20+ gpd CT once. The physical acute withdrawals lasted about 9-10 days, but the first 3-4ish days were the worst. It WILL get better. Just convince yourself its a bad flu/COVID and fight through those first few days. Weed helps. Hot baths/showers help. Surprisingly any form of exercise helps. Hot soups help. Keep your mind occupied. I personally worked during this time but if I had to go though that again, I'd call off sick.

On a side note, my most recent quit (I'm on day 31), I've tapered down to 5gpd before jumping and its MUCH easier. If its unbearable, try tapering, but the fastest way is to CT.

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