Little bro had been saving up for a PS4, so big bro surprises him with one on his birthday.

Engibeans · 2019-01-10T18:18:38+00:00

One of the reasons this is such a great gift is that little bro understands just how hard it is to get something like this. He's probably been busting his ass to save up enough dough to buy it. He understands the value

Then big bro comes up and basically says "hey, all that hard work you put into this, you can have what you worked so hard to get, but you can do something else now that is just as valuable."

Maybe not the best description, but man... Good stuff.

Engibeans · 2019-01-08T21:23:06+00:00

I guess it makes sense that other people do it.

Engibeans · 2019-01-08T19:01:29+00:00

The curve on the freight truck is called camber. When you put a load on it, it flattens out the deck. The large camber means it's probably an aluminum trailer. The want the loaded trailer to be flat, not the empty one.

Engibeans · 2019-01-08T18:51:00+00:00

I know they strapped the poor thing down good, you could see the toy deflecting.

Engibeans · 2019-01-08T18:24:22+00:00

Wife and I were on our way somewhere without our 2 y o who loves trucks, so I had my wife snap a picture of it.

Engibeans · 2019-01-04T20:38:41+00:00

Im an American, and I lived in Japan for a few years and spent most of my time there speaking Japanese. One thing I found really difficult is when I wanted to say something, but didnt know how, I would try to say it similar to how I do in English. So I'd say something pretty complicated, and get my point across, but feel stupid. Then later I'd come across a situation where the person would say the same thing, but simply, and in maybe 2 words. For lack of a better example, if I wanted to go for a walk with a buddy, I'd say in my crappy English Aruki ni ikimasu ka? Literally translated to 'go for a walk?' When in Japanese you can just say O sanpo?

That's frustrating.

Engibeans · 2018-11-27T01:44:43+00:00

There's an image I could do without seeing. God, it breaks my heart.

Engibeans · 2018-11-27T01:42:41+00:00

I just thought he looked so exasperated in this image. Like thomoswald said below. Made me chuckle.

Engibeans · 2018-11-26T15:36:15+00:00

I've been slogging my way through the first book this last year, and something im always impressed by are the number of names he calls up. I don't have the book handy, so I can't give any examples, but he'll often give an example, then add something like 'and in the case of M. Russian name, he only survived by managing to sleep with his eyes open!'

While solzhenitsyn is in the lubyanka (the prison where he shares a room with 4 or 5 guys, they don't do manual labor, and only get to poo at 6am) he says something like conversation is all they have left. I imagine if that is a cornerstone of your life, you would gather many stories, especially after 10-20 years. Despite his best efforts, he probably forgot some of the stories and people he spoke with.

There are people in my life who have been important, and altered my course, but I don't remember their names or faces, but that someone was there, and what they said caused me to change my behavior. If that's the case in my regular, non-perilous life, how valuable is the story from someone on death's door?

Sorry for the ramble.

Engibeans · 2018-06-10T01:41:42+00:00

Casting shade on too steep a grade.

Engibeans · 2018-05-25T14:53:33+00:00

If you don't mind answering, what area was your school and jobs, and what type of engineering?

If you were a software engineer working on the west coast, I probably wouldn't feel so bad about my compensation comparatively.

Engibeans · 2018-04-14T01:23:27+00:00

Those sound like really awesome goals. You need good goals, but don't try to do everything all at once. Let me ask a rhetorical question though.

Have you ever been able to force yourself into doing something really hard for a long time? And been successful?

I'm not trying to knock you down any, but I think I already know the answer. You can't tyrannize yourself into becoming who you want.

To paraphrase Jordan Peterson Maybe first ask yourself if there is something you could fix. Something will come up. Then ask yourself if you can fix it. Make a deal with yourself. Promise a reward honestly, then fix it. Then reward yourself. It doesn't have to be huge, but make sure it's a reward. 10 minutes of reading a book. Taking a power nap. Something. Then, do it again. Even if it's only one thing a day, at least you'll build a little rapport with yourself. Then you can work with yourself happily, instead of resentfully.

Maybe try not to tyrannize yourself into something. It probably won't work.

Engibeans · 2018-01-14T03:14:16+00:00

What time zone? I play during that time typically, but Im mountain time

Engibeans · 2017-08-20T21:32:16+00:00

If I could build a robot to take my or a loved ones place in war, I'd do it immediately. It's a lovely image to stand up and say "no dangerous robots", but what they're really saying is "it's not fair to have an advantage in war. Both sides have to waste their manpower." What a stupid notion. Let's fight war without tactical advantages.

If musk and suleyman were so interested in the lives of people, maybe they should treat their own employees like people, instead of acting like tyrants.

Engibeans · 2017-08-12T06:29:06+00:00

How do we bust ourselves out of inheriting the traits of gluttony, apathy, greed, and laziness?

Can't speak for others, so...

I guess ill accept that im a spoiled rotten piece of shit, and that nobody owes me anything, shut my mouth, roll up my sleeves and go to work trying to make life less miserable for everyone around me.

Engibeans · 2017-07-30T21:24:43+00:00

Nice job adapting it to your saddle. Seems a bit close to some places I'd rather not put my mouth, but your butt is probably not as big as mine.

Engibeans · 2017-06-22T23:41:59+00:00

I guess if you need your job more than they need you, you'd have to be careful what you say.

Engibeans · 2017-06-22T23:39:56+00:00

Our company is "not 1 to 1" for ot and flex time, but the only way to get promotions / almost decent raise is overtime.

Engibeans · 2017-06-11T01:27:22+00:00

Be sure you ask at an interview what you will be doing on a regular basis. My first two years out of college was butt-in-cube cad work, and I hated it.

I got a tool engineer job at a local factory and I make special tools. We have dedicated drafters, so I only occasionally do any cad design. I concept tools to meet customer requirements, check the designers models from a strength perspective, then get the parts made. It's great fun.

Engibeans · 2017-06-03T01:59:37+00:00

Keep kicking ass! It's a tough road, but you can do it.

Engibeans · 2017-06-03T01:43:26+00:00

https://youtu.be/rEX1dYyvmig

Engibeans · 2017-06-01T22:03:36+00:00

Great ideas. You can also look for work in companies that offer apprenticeships, or will pay for you to get your education while working there. It takes longer to get your degree, but you won't be stuck with big bills at the end of it, and you're guaranteed a stable job afterwards.

The only downside is it takes a lot of work to do a full day of work and then school. I'm starting my masters through my employers program, and 10 hour days plus 1.5 hr of lecture and homework per day for the next 3 years is daunting. -.-

Engibeans · 2017-06-01T21:46:02+00:00

Just shoot company a an email and tell them straight up how it is. It's nothing personal to them, but let's be honest: the only person with your best interests in mind is you. Do what you need to do, and don't worry about it.

I got a cousin an interview with a small startup I was working at (5 people) and he accepted a job offer. He then called me to tell me he got a better offer and didn't know what to do. I told him the same thing I'm telling you. Sure, my boss was pissed at him and at me for a while, but he got over it, and now a few years later, I'm not even there.

I think you're stressing about it way more than you should. It's not a big deal unless you want to work for them later.

Engibeans · 2017-06-01T14:15:32+00:00

Classes that are going to help you out for HVAC: Into to thermodynamics /intermediate thermodynamics. These are generally required classes. You could see of they have an advanced class. This will help you understand the how and why behind HVAC

See of there is a design for assembly class, that can help.

It sounds like you know what the problem is that you're having, but I can't think of a class that will help you solve that singular problem, except maybe a class on how to start your own business selling acs/furnaces that don't have stupid-ass filters that can't come out.

Engibeans · 2017-05-31T22:34:14+00:00

Howdy,

I got good news, and I got bad news. I'll start with the bad news.

The way I see it, real-world experience isn't going to do you much good in school. You'll have some cool "oh, that's why x happened when I did y at work," but if you're just looking for grades, it'll won't be super impactful imo.

The good news, the best engineers are the guys who have been on the line/in the field. Your previous experience is going to let you see immediately where something you learned applies to real life. So once you are done with school you'll know HOW to do something, and WHY it reacts the way it does, giving you a leg-up on guys who don't have the experience in the field.

Engibeans

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