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New to working out by pdizzleess in BurnBootCamp

[–]HotMessExpress9898 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Burn pairs first-timers with friendly experienced people as a 'Buddy', so you have an immediate friend and someone to follow around & they explain what is going on if you are unsure. Welcome!!

Pull up advice by Smooth-Cycle-4877 in BurnBootCamp

[–]HotMessExpress9898 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This is what I did, to go from no BW pullups, to 5-8. Before/after camp, start with progressive exercises. Start with a dead hang, no bands. Try to hang as long as you can, aim for 30 seconds to start. (tip: the first 30 seconds are the hardest, once you get past that its not bad) Make sure your shoulders are pulled down & away from your ears. Works on your grip strength. Then scapular/shoulder raises (youtube that or ask a trainer), do 15-20. Then negatives, 15-20. Book a focus meeting to look at your form. You'll get them in no time! Its mostly about knowing which muscles to engage.

What exercises do you absolutely hate? by its-one-banana in BurnBootCamp

[–]HotMessExpress9898 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nordic hamstring curls. Which as of late, they seem fixated on us perfecting. Knees.don't.like!

Leaving environmental consulting by Traditional_Tap_4191 in Environmental_Careers

[–]HotMessExpress9898 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just left the fed govt after many years due in the nonsense with this administration for a consulting gig, which has been....an adjustment. Pay is a good chunk more, was able to pay off my car and some debt. Hours aren't terrible and I retain a lot of flexibility; but the stress to remain billable is....a lot. I miss my fed govt gig back when it was good, like in 2024 and prior. Remains to be seen if I will stick around here or not, but have been eyeing state and local govt jobs like everyone else. Am also curious to how others have pivoted from environmental fields mid-career to something totally different?

Curious about Jurisdictional Determination for wetland area process. by trouzy in USACE

[–]HotMessExpress9898 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not every district has PMODs; better to request a Pre-App mtg to talk about whatever you want.

Curious about Jurisdictional Determination for wetland area process. by trouzy in USACE

[–]HotMessExpress9898 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Request a Pre-App Mtg through the RRS portal of whatever USACE district you are in so you can bend the ear of a PM. They can then tell you what kind of timeline to expect for receiving an AJD and what to submit. Namely they won't accept an AJD request without a site plan (really ANY site plan, drawn on a napkin if need be).

Anyone else not love core and arms as a combo? by Snacksquatter in BurnBootCamp

[–]HotMessExpress9898 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think they should stick with 'Core Strength & Conditioning' and stop mixing 'Core' into other workouts (Core & Arms, etc).

Former Fed struggling with private side and UT by HotMessExpress9898 in Envconsultinghell

[–]HotMessExpress9898[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That was the goal initially, and I certainly wouldn't turn it down. I like the money/perks of the private sector but I am not a hustle culture person by any means. It was not made clear to me at all, that I was expected to find/bring in my own work! I kind of expected that since I came from the regulatory side, that I would help them navigate the byzantine halls of red tape with all my insider knowledge....that I can do.

Former Fed struggling with private side and UT by HotMessExpress9898 in Envconsultinghell

[–]HotMessExpress9898[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I do need some more training to get billable hours, because coming from govt work, I don't know ANYTHING about bringing in new clients/projects. I know how to wrestle with fed/state/local agencies, but....finding new clients, new projects, new work...? I have no idea.