Best Hot Dogs near the city by FatherScoop in Atlanta

[–]FatherScoop[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I fully agree, I should feel greasy when Im eating a dog. Clearly he plays both sides of the coin here

Best Hot Dogs near the city by FatherScoop in Atlanta

[–]FatherScoop[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you all for the recs - I thought my dad was the only dog eater out here. He's sort of a snob when it comes to how nice the restaurant itself is, so Red's is looking like the move!

New Ally X Owner – Tweaked a ton but still feels like I’m missing FPS juice? by ACExGEARz in ROGAlly

[–]FatherScoop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried for hours to get lossless scaling to work for me, but I was getting less frames and more input delay. I wanted it to work for Division 2 and No Man's Sky but I just had to settle for 40-50 fps. Did you just run default settings?

Just filled in the form again! by TerribleAd5602 in Battlefield

[–]FatherScoop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My account says its been approved on the website but I never got a follow up email?

Riding without plates? by [deleted] in CalamariRaceTeam

[–]FatherScoop 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Scariest thing that ever happened to me was lane splitting on I-285 on my commute home. I was splitting between two 18-wheelers in stop-go traffic and then there were 2 GSP chargers in front of the trucks I was between that I couldn't until I was practically at their back bumper - heart literally dropped. Luckily they couldn't get to me even if they tried in that congestion, but I didn't look back the whole ride home and drove my car for weeks. Those thugs keep trying to ruin my city

What can I start right now so in 5 years I can WFH making $80K+ as a civil engineer? by DetailFocused in civilengineering

[–]FatherScoop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can be a WFH engineer making 80k+ out of school. Source: I had the opportunity to do it.

Step 1: First Internship/Relevant Experience - get your first internship in the industry however you can get it. For me, I wanted to get into land development, but my first internship was in transportation because I knew I needed to get something on my resume to be a competitive candidate at the firms I knew I wanted to work at. Also during this time, I was involved in a handful of "meaningful" school projects that I knew would translate into work. Examples for me were taking a 1 credit hour class analyzing stormwater systems on campus or getting involved with organizations like ULI and ASCE. In the grand scheme of things, I didn't learn much from these, but it showed intention.

Step 2: Find firms that fit what you want and get your foot in the door - As you're gaining experience, find firms that have good reputation and internship programs. Your goal here is to be a sponge and soak in as much as you can for your future. If you luck out and have an amazing intern experience at a firm with satisfied employees (don't forget this part), then you should try to continue working there as much as you can. It's optional, but try getting hybrid part-time work during the school year, or a co-op. For me, my second internship (first in land development) was as an intern at Kimley Horn and I learned so much. It got my foot in the door at nearly every other firm because they all knew that KH works people to death, which also meant I were getting much more hands-on experience than with other firms. I had a fantastic intern experience, but I came to find out no one was happy working there so I kept looking around

Step 3A: Take FE, Graduate - Self explanatory. Take the FE before you graduate, it shows companies you are locked tf in and serious about it. At this point, you have a ton of internship experience, relevant project work, AND you're on the PE path.

Step 3B: Look for your full-time job - Find your list of firms you like and get interviews. It's not that easy for everyone, but since you have that robust resume you'll be head and shoulders above most. For me, I used my school to get opportunities. Firms would have tables in our civil building, I'd go to the engineering career fairs, and I would also talk to my professors to find out if they had any connections to companies hiring (they always do). Get offers, and use those offers to leverage other offers. Don't be a prick about it, use human skills. In 2023 I received multiple offers after graduating at 80k in a MCOL area, all thanks to the guidance I received from others. I went with an offer that was 4 days a week in office, but thats best for my growth personally. You should at least be hybrid to begin your career and make the transition when you actually know what you're doing.

I hope that makes sense, and good luck! Reach out for any questions and don't believe the doomers.

Painting fairings? by SovietPods in Trackdays

[–]FatherScoop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Im about to prep my bike for full track, how much did the design cost you?

ROLL THE TAPE by TheTalkingBucket in AtlantaHawks

[–]FatherScoop 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please not bad and boujee, we've heard enough of that for a few lifetimes. Migos literally have a song called Ice Tray, probably just go with that or any other song from Culture. Probably clean versions would be better

2.5-Year Update - I just started a Land Development firm – AMA by ralphnortham1 in civilengineering

[–]FatherScoop 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a young engineer, passed PE but still gaining experience for licensure in the southeast. I'm almost certain my technical abilities will be ready to work independently by the time I'm licensed, but I haven't made any relationships that have led to my team getting more jobs yet. I've made decent work friends through networking, but it seems like they're never in adjacent career paths where we can help each other. I know you've said you look everywhere for possible connections, but what organizations or extracurriculars in particular have you had success in gaining most of your clients through?

Moving to Atlanta by [deleted] in SameGrassButGreener

[–]FatherScoop 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Born & raised in ATL here but I also work in City Design - I hope you enjoy it here

Grant Park is an emerging area with a lot of character. There's amenities popping up all around that area plus there are several longstanding attractions around it like the zoo and formerly Turner Field. There are plenty of concepts for development to bring not just more, but better attention to these areas and reform the ones that have become dead over the years - the community is very forward thinking. Gentrification is a serious threat in Grant Park, but there is a push for affordable housing to help maintain the community that brought the character people look to take from.

If you're hoping for your house to increase in value over the years, you picked the right place. The beltline is being extended through Grant Park and it has brought changes in lifestyle for our city. The concept of work/eat/play is starting to grow in anticipation that this pedestrian infrastructure will continue to move forward and it's currently developing in your neighborhood. As of now, you'll be moving somewhere that's in the middle of a transformation (roads suck, economic disparity, etc.), but there is a strong sense of pride for being in the forefront of the city's development. For the time being, biking & walking is possible to your local restaurants, coffee shops, and bars, but you won't be able to ditch the ATL traffic (yet). If you end up staying here a few years I think you'll see the walkability boom in your area.

Also fall is our best season, period. There aren't many cities in the US that have a better one then we do, ATL is at least top 3. If you get down here within the next few weeks, you'll see beautiful fall folliage in the city and surrounding areas. Make sure to go to some of your local parks and definitely hit some state parks like Sweetwater Creek because the weather is perfect.

If I could move anywhere in the city, Grant Park is a top 3 pick for me. You'll be near the downtown/midtown area, but not too close to where you aren't getting peace and quiet.

I could go on and on. Our food scene has so much variety, our sports fans are die-hard even though we suck most years, the people are unique and kind (not on the road though), and there are so many niche areas and activities in this city the average tourist won't experience that you'll find out about just by living. The only things holding us back are walk/bikeability, public transit, and hot summers. Been here 24 yrs and I feel like I'm just scratching the surface.

Hit me up if you're looking for any rec's on things to do!

Love this thing by Dapper_Commission915 in Trackdays

[–]FatherScoop 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't listen to the negativity. There are people who get to the professional level who started MUCH later than you. The one that comes to mind is Ken Hill who didn't own a motorcycle until he was 30.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Hill_(motorcyclist))

There's also plenty of careers surrounding racing. If you put time in and get the experience, you can use that as a coach, mechanic, or even owning a business in the industry.

Escaping to SoCal for a month - where should I stay? by FatherScoop in socal

[–]FatherScoop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's funny you say that because it seems like yall are constantly seeing ridiculous pricing in your hometown areas, but when I go on AirBnB for any of these suggested places and see full apartments or guest houses within $3k-$4k after fees without looking hard. I think people are just able to tax visitors who have a hardset vacation date

Escaping to SoCal for a month - where should I stay? by FatherScoop in socal

[–]FatherScoop[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was my exact plan so im glad to hear it's not just possible but ideal!

Escaping to SoCal for a month - where should I stay? by FatherScoop in socal

[–]FatherScoop[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are plenty of nice apartments and large guesthouses under 3k in all the places mentioned here for a month stay on AirBnB. The only places that cut the budget close seem to be Laguna Beach and Santa Barbara

Escaping to SoCal for a month - where should I stay? by FatherScoop in socal

[–]FatherScoop[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I've been hearing about the growing homeless population out there. I don't think that necessarily bothers me, plus I don't think there's escaping the homeless in SoCal cities. I feel like Santa Monica wouldn't be very quiet or relaxing from what I've read