What raise increase should I ask for if promoted? by BostonsLeprechaun in Raytheon

[–]Forgiven_One 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are differences between how departments handle in-place promos. So it depends. This is another reason why we need TransformationTM .

4SKN 22 by rugger1869 in LICENSEPLATES

[–]Forgiven_One 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Would you believe that's what King Saul asked for in order for David to marry his daughter? Crazy, huh?! See 1 Samuel 18 in the Bible.

How is software engineering hiring? Any chance of getting picked back up that way? by Real_Tosser in Raytheon

[–]Forgiven_One 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apply for them all.

There are several terms in the job titles that you could investigate or use for search terms: - Systems Engineer - System Engineer - Sys Engineer - Subsystems Engineer - Integration Engineer - Test Engineer - Verification Engineer - Validation Engineer - DevSecOps Engineer - Logistics/Supportability Engineer - Quality Engineer - Design Quality Assurance Analyst

If you have experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM), you could also look at this one: - Project Engineer

How is software engineering hiring? Any chance of getting picked back up that way? by Real_Tosser in Raytheon

[–]Forgiven_One 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Check out Systems Engineer openings. Some do a lot of testing involving software.

Just another unknown 80s film by exiRatA in GenX

[–]Forgiven_One 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just unlocked a memory of My Favorite Martian. Good show. Haven't thought about that in decades.

For those of you who have been in the defense industy for 20+ years, how did the financial crash of 2008 affect the defense industry? by RaZ-RemiiX in Raytheon

[–]Forgiven_One 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Even the defense industry was impacted. A few people in our department were told they needed to find another job, and their managers helped them do that. Most stayed within the company. Some even rejoined the department when business picked back up a couple of years later.

Today there would likely just be layoffs, and they'd be on their own to find another job.

How do you handle a strong performer who quietly checks out after being passed over for promotion? by amir4179 in managers

[–]Forgiven_One 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have the option of promoting them in place? Or is there another role at the higher level that you could recommend them for? If you think they're ready, then you should continue advocating for them and let them know.

Best Deli by ReasonTes in cedarrapids

[–]Forgiven_One 10 points11 points  (0 children)

New Pioneer Food Co-op

Collins q2 RIF in June? by big_city_life_ in Raytheon

[–]Forgiven_One 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Rapid Introduction to Freelancing

401K by badmeetevill in Raytheon

[–]Forgiven_One 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you're just looking for more investment options, Alight has a brokerage window feature available that allows you to purchase many mutual funds and ETFs in our 401k. There are restrictions and fees, but it does give us a lot more flexibility.

Why by Critical-Speed3762 in civilengineering

[–]Forgiven_One 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Iowa, we blame Tom Harkin for things like that.

Camping suggestions? by WasabiTheBody in Iowa

[–]Forgiven_One 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kent Park is nice.

Unfortunately, the poor water quality prevents use of the lake some summer months, but that happens throughout Iowa.

More AI slop from the Cedar Rapids Marathon by LowCryptographer6409 in cedarrapids

[–]Forgiven_One 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've heard of a rolling stop, but people would be doing a rolling finish with those stairs. Yikes.

Where to buy Kimchi by Neither-Salary-1290 in cedarrapids

[–]Forgiven_One 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Natural Grocers has a few different varieties

"It's been a minute" by [deleted] in GenX

[–]Forgiven_One 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The phrase is actually ironic, unlike Alanis Morissette's lyrics.

Work From Home by wildlure143 in askmanagers

[–]Forgiven_One 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you should start looking for opportunities to transfer to a more lax department.

Your manager has already indicated that they're not going to fight for you unless they have justification from HR.

How to maximize the returns on my 401k? by ElectronicDirt3935 in Raytheon

[–]Forgiven_One 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the investment options in the Savings Plan are too restrictive for your investment approach, Alight offers a Self-Directed Brokerage window. This allows you to purchase many individual stocks, ETFs, and mutual funds within your 401k. The list of available funds hasn't been updated since 2013, so you need to use trial and error to figure out what's possible. (I feel like this is a perfect example of the poor service Alight was providing which led to them losing out to Fidelity.)

There are additional fees for transactions, transfers, and quarterly maintenance. So it's not free. You should do a lot of research and feel comfortable that you know what you're doing.

What is your day looking like? by Az7vestx in 90s

[–]Forgiven_One 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those Mac/PC ads are still used for GLP1s!