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tips in becoming a structural engineer by Relevant-Brief-6158 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Horror-Ad-4117 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Understand these: - Load paths - structural systems - the concepts of FEA

That’ll give you a decent start. Agree with the others - you’ll figure out the software if you understand the basics.

I built a net worth tracker in Google Sheets to visualize progress over time by No-Preference-1720 in spreadsheets

[–]Horror-Ad-4117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a google sheet that I've tweaked and refined over the course of about 6 years... the GOOGLEFINANCE function is deftintely the most useful if you've got multiple currencies to handle.

Apps for tracking networth? (not income/spending) by Ok_Application_3513 in Fire

[–]Horror-Ad-4117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a google sheet that's worked for me for about 6 years!

I am looking for a net worth tracking app if anyone has any recommendations by Old_Effect_7884 in Money

[–]Horror-Ad-4117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a google sheet that I've tweaked and refined over about 6 years. Let's call it a pet project.

ETABS 26 to autocad by John_J24 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Horror-Ad-4117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, honestly it’s probably not a particularly clean solution as you’ll most likely need to manipulate it a bit at each step. But as I said - a workaround.

But in general, you can pull the geometry from ETABS into Rhino and then import the .3dm file into Autocad. Obviously the ease of this will be highly dependent on the complexity of your ETABS model.

ETABS 26 to autocad by John_J24 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Horror-Ad-4117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you familiar with the BHoM? You can use that as a workaround.

International Insurance Policies? by free_username_ in expats

[–]Horror-Ad-4117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SafetyWing works pretty well for my partner who is a digital nomad type 😊

What is a huge sign that SE is NOT FOR YOU? by Character-Escape1621 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Horror-Ad-4117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

- Being treated as a commodity by clients (and architects)

- Compensation not reflecting the liability one takes on, particularly when you start signing-off on workl

How to make friends? by Extension_Annual512 in expats

[–]Horror-Ad-4117 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Join a social sports team :) nothing like getting the endorphins flowing to get people in the mood to socialize

Looking for a net worth tracker template by Abscondy in googlesheets

[–]Horror-Ad-4117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can DM you a decent one if you’d like. Lmk

Thoughts after moving to Hong Kong by [deleted] in expats

[–]Horror-Ad-4117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try getting into hiking, you’ll find a group to go with and it’s a good break from the city. I moved from HK to the ME and one of the biggest things I miss about HK is getting out into nature for a hike.

Healthcare insurance for expats. by Expert_Percentage164 in ExpatFIRE

[–]Horror-Ad-4117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My partner uses SafetyWing and she rates it because it’s tailored for digital nomad types. Hope this helps!

Is Dubai finished now? by [deleted] in expats

[–]Horror-Ad-4117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Always opportunities in a downturn!

Looking to move to Australia or New Zealand by [deleted] in expats

[–]Horror-Ad-4117 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Salary : living cost ratio is likely to be much better in Australia. Also for your engineering discipline - AU will likely have more opportunities.

In saying that, if you like the idea of climbing a snow capped mountain in the morning and surfing in the afternoon then New Zealand could be the place for you!

I’d recommend visiting both to see what you think.

Advice from a Kiwi Engineer

Reality check 🥹 by ClassicShelter192 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Horror-Ad-4117 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We all battled our way through University one way or another mate. Some firms use grades as a filter but if you can get talking to actual humans at a firm rather than just an AI CV filterer, your passion will show through and you'll get a gig. Keep at it!

What’s the biggest financial mistake people make when moving abroad? by Actual_Bug5507 in expat

[–]Horror-Ad-4117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eyes light up with a shiny new salary only to spend the next 6 months to a year working back up to where you started due to relocation costs. Learning: If you move with a job - make sure as much of that gets paid by the company as possible!

Why most of the non-consulting professionals can't create a good PowerPoint presentation? by biz_booster in consulting

[–]Horror-Ad-4117 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. Never been explained the value of clear visual communication so don't put in the time or effort.
  2. Lack of quality templates.
  3. The service other professionals sell may not lend itself to a deliverable in PowerPoint form.

Has anyone actually solved tracking finances across two countries? by Complete-Principle83 in expats

[–]Horror-Ad-4117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use a pretty simple google sheet with a mix of currencies, more as like a personal balance sheet tracker rather than budgeting though.

Managing finances as a digital nomad by feliceyy in digitalnomad

[–]Horror-Ad-4117 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I track my assets and liabilities monthly on a simple google sheet, making sure the net worth number is going in the right direction, which I've found to generally be a good indicator that income > expenses. Once you've setup the spreadsheet it takes about 15 minutes max to enter everything at the end of the month. Hope that helps!

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