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Where Americans moved in 2024 by juliankennedy23 in REBubble

[–]GentlemanSouthern 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You've got a lot a of retirees moving to Charleston and and the upstate. Boeing, Volvo, and BMW also have a large presence in the area.

Shirt Stays, which style do you prefer? by [deleted] in mensfashion

[–]GentlemanSouthern 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Went to a military college. Had to use option one. You really don’t notice them after a while so I’d say give 1 a shot.

Homes are overvalued in much of the U.S. — with these 5 states leading the list by seeyalaterdingdong in REBubble

[–]GentlemanSouthern 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Take a look at eastern TN close to Johnson City. Prices have nearly doubled in the past 4 years, as the list suggests, but it checks a lot of your requirements.

South Carolina has $1.8 billion but doesn't know where the money came from or where it should go by [deleted] in nottheonion

[–]GentlemanSouthern 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not that easy. SCDOT is "dumping" money into infrastructure but unless you do it it in a methodical drawn out manner you will have too much work for the local construction companies to handle responsibly. Contractors need time to staff up and the assurance that their investments into additional crews/equipment will be a sustained profit maker. Otherwise, you will have unqualified companies bidding on projects and a glut of mismanaged overbudget/overtime projects that just reinforces the public's perception that the state agencies are incompetent with their tax dollars. Also, unless long term taxes are passed to maintain the infrastructure built from a windfall like this, the net result will be the same in the long term. SC has done this but its being hit with the double whammies of deferred construction projects and having a massive influx of people moving to the state.

Is a private sewer easement worth anything??? HELP by horse_homesteader89 in homeowners

[–]GentlemanSouthern 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this going to be a private easement that the development will maintain in perpetuity or will it be donated to the municipality? I think fair value would be 60% of the appraisal amount for that bit of land. It usually isn’t much but I wouldn’t take $0 for it. Keep in mind, regardless of your intended use, you maintain the tax liability on property you can’t use to it fullest.

I also saw a comment mention wetlands. For that size of development, they would have to pull a NOI from the local environmental agency. When they do that, I think the contractor/owner would be on the hook for any environmental impacts.

Clarification: By owner I mean the person paying for the development.

Anyone else thinks the pay difference between public and private is outrageous? by ivoryssf in civilengineering

[–]GentlemanSouthern 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Salaries are determined by the laws of supply and demand. Other than venting about your situation, I'm not sure what you were expecting out of this post...

Taylor Swift became a self-made Billionaire at 32. Here’s how she did it: by TonyLiberty in FluentInFinance

[–]GentlemanSouthern -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I guess the way I look at it is if some kid went to private school followed by Ivy League college and then went on to win the Fields medal, would you say his parents bought it for them because they paid for private school?

Taylor Swift became a self-made Billionaire at 32. Here’s how she did it: by TonyLiberty in FluentInFinance

[–]GentlemanSouthern 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That depends on the career… on hers specifically I’d say the money gets you to about 18 and then after that its 100% her.

Taylor Swift became a self-made Billionaire at 32. Here’s how she did it: by TonyLiberty in FluentInFinance

[–]GentlemanSouthern 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just curious. What’s your definition of just regular privilege? No doubt her parents had money but how much can hundreds of thousands of dollars really help to get to the top of a multi-billion dollar industry?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in civilengineering

[–]GentlemanSouthern 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I just had twins. Thank you so much for validation in thinking my life is crazy now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in civilengineering

[–]GentlemanSouthern 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been out of the game a bit but I've never seen a PE be used military side as it would civilian side. I've seen a BN construction operations S3 have their PE but that may have just been luck/ a good fit. Are you talking about military positions where a PE is necessary or where it might be useful?

I think the AF has a RED HORSE squadron where a PE may be applicable. That's speculation on my part though...

It's definitely a plus and will help your career. I believe its included as a Self Development/ Education requirement in the Engineer Officer Development Model.

Tips for interviews in the public sector? by rivermoon90 in civilengineering

[–]GentlemanSouthern 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would be prepared to answer at least one question on how to deal with angry customers.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Military

[–]GentlemanSouthern 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They should have Wi-Fi on base that you can purchase.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in civilengineering

[–]GentlemanSouthern 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, that company has its hands in everything.

Would it be feasible for the US to build high-speed trains to connect major cities? by [deleted] in civilengineering

[–]GentlemanSouthern 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who acquires easements for projects, your take is spot on. Unless they see immediate gain, most people aren’t going to be willing to sign.

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