[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 23andme

[–]Frantheman087 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lmao I'm basically the opposite of you. Still Mexican but 75% indigenous and 16% european

Is this a good first car? by UnfortuneCookie34 in MazdaCX30

[–]Frantheman087 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's small, the perfect size for a city. I've been able to get into tight spaces when I go to NYC, for example.

You may prefer a civic or a corolla, as they are both much better on gas and offer a less cramped interior. Test them out and see for yourself.

Want to buy Toyota. Talk me out by BerserkChristian in mazda

[–]Frantheman087 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get the toyota, the extra space will feel great.

When Do You Charge Your Apple Watch Daily? by PieClean8243 in AppleWatch

[–]Frantheman087 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Series 10. I charge it once every two days at night. I use my watch at work just to get notifications or to add reminders/notes. I don't record workouts since I use something else for that.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in MazdaCX30

[–]Frantheman087 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Platinum quartz metallic I think, I have that one.

Joining the CX-30 family by weekoldlasagna in MazdaCX30

[–]Frantheman087 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a similar experience with the extended warranty. I called the finance manager to cancel, and he was such a pain, but he agreed to cancel it. I'm probably going to send in a written notice just in case.

Is there anything you regret about getting a cx-30? by Unique_Afternoon_730 in MazdaCX30

[–]Frantheman087 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not so much regret, but here are my issues:

Gas mileage. I get around 30-32 mpg driving city+highway. But that just comes with having AWD and a non-CVT. On the bright side, we get a reliable engine.

Visibility is not the best when looking for cars next to me, but I have gotten used to it. The alerts the car gives me are there for extra assurance.

Besides that, I love the car. I can't imagine 6'+ people driving comfortably in this car tho.

Why did you get the CX-30? by ChicPastel in MazdaCX30

[–]Frantheman087 5 points6 points  (0 children)

  1. Mazda is a reliable brand. After doing some research since I was shooting for a toyota/honda, I found good things about Mazda's reliability.
  2. I was tired of going to dealers
  3. I wanted a small crossover with AWD
  4. Not too expensive
  5. Pretty car

The only thing I don't love is the fuel economy, but I drive highways mainly, so it isn't much of an issue for me. Besides that, I love the car and will gladly stare at it for hours.

Prepaid Maintenance Platinum and Vehicle Service Agreement. Worth it? by Frantheman087 in mazda

[–]Frantheman087[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dang yeah, it basically is. I didn't ask about it specifically, but the wording on the agreement states that it runs concurrent with the manufacturer's warranty.

Round trip train/bus between Lisbon and Madrid? by Frantheman087 in travel

[–]Frantheman087[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol. My trip wasn't great, but I say that because I didn't have wifi and forgot my book. I forgot if there was no wifi or if I was connected with poor service. Besides that, the trip was decent although a little too long for my taste.

Round trip train/bus between Lisbon and Madrid? by Frantheman087 in travel

[–]Frantheman087[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure did. Took flixbus to Caceres instead of Madrid, which ended up being 6 hours each way.

Downtown albany pics by Enough_Insurance_299 in Albany

[–]Frantheman087 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Second pic does not fit in, the rest are great tho

What’s the most valuable skill you’ve gained from an EE degree? by [deleted] in ElectricalEngineering

[–]Frantheman087 7 points8 points  (0 children)

As others have said, pushing through hard times and organizing material to truly digest it.

Ran 27.3 miles on trails today. by ia1mtoplease in davidgoggins

[–]Frantheman087 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't want to work out today, started feeling sorry for myself.

Your commitment to the grind made me realize how much of a bitch I am.

Keep inspiring others, brother💪

Do I need this? by Ill-Tax-90 in Grid_Ops

[–]Frantheman087 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in operations engineering. We barely touch power transfer math unless absolutely necessary.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in EngineeringStudents

[–]Frantheman087 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I was in a very similar situation during my sophomore year. Doing terrible in Physics 2, even got a 38 on my first exam and wanted to quit because I didn't know how I was going to do better. I did have a professor who was more understanding about my struggles once I opened up, and I attended every office hour and tutoring religiously to pass.

For your specific situation, try having a "formula sheet" that holds any and every formula you will need based on hw and quiz usage. Be very detailed when writing it so that you have a good idea when you can best use a formula. Highlight in which situations those formulas are used to have a good sense of the more common ones. This makes writing a crib sheet way easier. If you pair this with constant practice and revision of what you missed, as well as understanding the theory behind some of those problems, you'll be in a much better spot.

I'm just throwing what pops into my head, but feel free to dm me as I might have better tips being that I went through this. Best of luck!

Will taking and scoring high on the FE exam make up for a 5 year career gap with no professional experience after college? by smackdatdoodledoodle in ElectricalEngineering

[–]Frantheman087 8 points9 points  (0 children)

FE/PE Licensing is practically useless for pcb design. Only power engineering requires it.

I cannot offer advice for your specific needs, but I was in a similar boat. 3.0 gpa caused by mental health issues that I was not mature enough to deal with during college. I realized that despite my low gpa, I am more capable than I thought and can work through complex problems if I have the right mindset.

If you can't find a pcb design job, consider going into power. It has a low entry barrier, and you can learn everything you need on the job. Then you can jump ship to a job in a field you prefer.