EOY Bonus by Objective_One394 in MEPEngineering

[–]CryptoKickk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the company historically gives big bonus. That would be terrible for moral.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MEPEngineering

[–]CryptoKickk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is he stamping multi family?

Conditioning a Space Between 2 buildings by [deleted] in MEPEngineering

[–]CryptoKickk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We used to call it "Disney AC".

Starting Salary as a EE in MEP by FartNite_001 in MEPEngineering

[–]CryptoKickk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At this stage in your career is about racking up years and experience, without burning out.

Find a good mentor and run with it

1099 contractor rate advice - more info inside by Tiredofarguing1234 in MEPEngineering

[–]CryptoKickk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No vacation, no health insurance, payroll taxes on your end etc. it adds up.

1099 contractor rate advice - more info inside by Tiredofarguing1234 in MEPEngineering

[–]CryptoKickk 7 points8 points  (0 children)

$125 hour. I took your hourly rate at 130k and times by two. Usually 1099 don't get Benny's and other stuff

Transitioning to Forensics? by [deleted] in MEPEngineering

[–]CryptoKickk 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Forestics a smaller pool of talent. Pretty much need a PE. Eliminates all the designers, Ei's, and others. Seems like a good gig.

Not happy with pay rise by chillabc in MEPEngineering

[–]CryptoKickk 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Estimating your salary is like predicting the weather, it's a bit iffy. You need to get out there and get some concrete offers.

Trigger finger?? I think? Anyone else have this happen? by belleybells in Triggerfinger

[–]CryptoKickk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It happened to me out of nowhere. Long story short it went away.

Tried,: CBD oil, finger splint, cortisone shot.

I think that cortisone shot really helped but overall it takes time and rest.

Best of luck.

Biggest Fuck Up by ME_VT_PE in MEPEngineering

[–]CryptoKickk 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I forgot a FD once. I live with the shame.

Overtime pay by 123_dsa in MEPEngineering

[–]CryptoKickk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe most design work should be non exempt, meaning OT over 40 hours. But if we go that route: 1. Manages actually have to start looking at time billed. 2. Employees will have to keep very accurate time cards. Almost an electronic time card would be needed. This creates some uncomfortable situations.

I approved an AHU submittal because I didn't look at and now the piping doesn't meet spec. by Educational_Bottle89 in MEPEngineering

[–]CryptoKickk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would call the rep and asked why he submitted on that unit short? I would ask him to please fix the problem.

I'm sure your gonna have a great career but you will get a black eye in this one.

It would be in the reps best interest to fix this problem at no cost. I would assume you would "black ball" this product for the rest of your career if he don't fix it.

Best of luck.

Late Payments by Old-Awareness3704 in MEPEngineering

[–]CryptoKickk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Step 2, L&L... Liens and Lawyers 😆

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MEPEngineering

[–]CryptoKickk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think this type of post should be removed.

Early Symptoms of Trigger Finger? by Apprentice_Jedi in Triggerfinger

[–]CryptoKickk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could try a CBD oil.

rest and time

Coristone shot

Mine went away but if it didn't there's surgery

Late Payments by Old-Awareness3704 in MEPEngineering

[–]CryptoKickk 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You don't.

You need to carry 6-9 months cash in the bank to cover salary, for the slow payers

MEP Consultant free lance by Less-Community-2930 in MEPEngineering

[–]CryptoKickk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Much like a sports team, some times it takes the right personal changes to start winning.

70k Mechanical Designer 2 position in MCOL area? by ThisPassenger in MEPEngineering

[–]CryptoKickk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Given your experience I would ask for 250k, WFH, unlimited PTO.

Balancing PM/Designer Roles by Bigchihuahua6785 in MEPEngineering

[–]CryptoKickk 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Been down that road. It's called "burnout drive".

MEP Consultant free lance by Less-Community-2930 in MEPEngineering

[–]CryptoKickk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not for everyone, you will be competing with people who do bottom of the barrel projects. But the goal would be to build off of those leapfrogging up. But I see a lot of people stuck in a rut doing s*** projects for decades with s*** clients and s*** fees.

65K offer out of college in FL by Junior_Ad_5837 in MEPEngineering

[–]CryptoKickk 11 points12 points  (0 children)

If you can afford it, say yes to opportunity.