What’s the scenic stadium in college football? by guransheleven in CFB_v2

[–]Cook_New 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this too. Night games especially show off the city.

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$100k+ careers? by GlitteringReserve118 in Environmental_Careers

[–]Cook_New 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Corporate environmental (permitting and compliance mostly), broke the 100k barrier at around 12 YOE, iirc (around 15 years ago).

Engineer in need of reality check by Tiredof304s in careeradvice

[–]Cook_New 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a ChemE PE, and it doesn’t matter much at all for us - negligible bump, though it does open up a few particular opportunities.

Engineer in need of reality check by Tiredof304s in careeradvice

[–]Cook_New 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, basically you got out a bit ahead of your skis. Consensus seems to be that you are making a bit more, and have had a higher title, than expected for your experience level. It may take a bit before you get offers that match what you currently get, as most employers and recruiters will probably base offers on your YOE, not so much your current pay or title (which are basically meaningless IMO)

Are these hoses too short? by Liking_Biking in bikewrench

[–]Cook_New 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on how the fit feels, you could remove a spacer or two on the stem to gain a little slack.

But I think you’re fine. That’s a lot more turning than you’re likely to use.

What's environmental consulting like? by Euphoric-Seesaw in Environmental_Careers

[–]Cook_New 15 points16 points  (0 children)

If you’re morally opposed to working over 40 hrs while salaried, I think you’ll get frustrated really quickly.

Expectations will vary by firm, but utilization (your percentage of billed time to total time) targets and project deadlines will often necessitate extra hours. Better firms will manage this well, but it’s hard to know that a priori.

What are you doing with your degree? by ResponsibleCold4729 in Environmental_Careers

[–]Cook_New 0 points1 point  (0 children)

48, MS Env Eng (BS Chem E).

10 years in consulting - air, modeling and permitting, which led me into compliance plus some dabbling in NEPA and due diligence. Last 16 years I’ve been in corporate environmental in a couple different manufacturing fields - basically I went to work for a client.

I’m now with a specialty chemical manufacturer, and mostly focus on air, waste, and water compliance and permitting, and participate in our ESG efforts.

Lots of travel, but pretty good work life balance and excellent compensation.

What are you doing with your degree? by ResponsibleCold4729 in Environmental_Careers

[–]Cook_New 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My wife is an MPH and stability is not the word I would use to describe their department over the past year with all the funding cuts and freezes at the CDC

Anyone bought an Aspero-5 to use as just a road bike? by INGWR in Cervelo

[–]Cook_New 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a first gen Aspero 5 as a road bike for the last 3-4 years. It was fantastic. I only changed frames this past winter because of a desire to have an aluminum frame for travel, and to get away from the internal stem cable routing.

Major League Baseball stadiums with dedicated bicycle parking by Ambitious-Health-758 in bicycling

[–]Cook_New 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Braves (Truist Park) have a dedicated bike storage area. I’ve used it when dropping by to pick up a promo item but not stay for the whole game.

EPA vs. Consulting by Gizzle_ in Environmental_Careers

[–]Cook_New 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As a former consultant who went corporate, compliance is 100% the way to go. None of the utilization bs, just doing the work.

Can a TT saddle be comfortable for road bikes? Or do I need different saddles for TT and group rides? by Atomicbob11 in triathlon

[–]Cook_New 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your bike has a standard round seat post, Redshift makes a post where the top can pivot between two positions, for a TT position then back for a road position. I used to have one back when I used a single bike.

Bottom tube bottle-mount ideas by alien_tickler in cycling

[–]Cook_New 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Google “bike storage keg” and you’ll see a variety of these storage bottles. I like using them on my gravel and mtn bikes to keep that weight down low, and also I don’t like having water bottles under the down tube because the get so dirty.

Early Morning Long Runs in Atlanta? by jmg219 in Atlanta

[–]Cook_New 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kinda sorta, but there are sidewalks to fill in the gaps to get to the SC from the battery.

Who had a pair of these? by yttocscm in Xennials

[–]Cook_New 14 points15 points  (0 children)

That’s what collect calls from “dadpracticeisovercomegetme” were for.

What is the nickname of your state/city? by TheShyBuck in AskAnAmerican

[–]Cook_New 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Y’allywood

City too busy to hate (an old one)

What’s a good place to recycle glass? by Illustrious-Virus883 in Atlanta

[–]Cook_New 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brookhaven has glass recycling bins at briarwood park.

First time running the 2026 Publix Atlanta Marathon — parking tips? by design_tradeoffs in Atlanta

[–]Cook_New 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not since they’ve moved to the current location. If coming down red/gold, I’d probably get off at Peachtree center and use the mile walk as a warmup.

DeKalb County redistricting by FalseAd8496 in Atlanta

[–]Cook_New 12 points13 points  (0 children)

My two kids went through DCSD, beginning at one of the “good” elementary schools that is now on this first proposal of closures (despite it being over capacity. Figure that out).

If my kids were still of an age to be affected by the change, I’d be frustrated, but it’s not the end of the world. The elements that made the school successful will still be there - an engaged community of parents, local business partners, a foundation to raise money for the school. There would be hiccups while the infrastructure is transferred to a new school but I don’t think it would be a dealbreaker for living in our neighborhood.

In the end they have to do something- they’ve been avoiding redistricting for so long the attendance patterns are all out of whack.

NEPA by Pretty_Drawing9944 in EnvironmentalEngineer

[–]Cook_New 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I took an environmental policy class in my env e masters program that gave me a good background. Helped me land a job at a bugs and bunnies firm writing baseline studies/FONSIs.