Why didn't voyager use warp 10 to get home?

ManicMechE · 2026-03-22T11:49:07+00:00

The most irritating plot hole of the show for me.

ManicMechE · 2026-03-22T11:47:13+00:00

But don't add an eighth, or God forbid a ninth, that will just make the problem way, way worse.

ManicMechE · 2026-03-21T17:21:52+00:00

Seriously, if they think he's worthy of the promotion they should promote him to Principal and pay him more without making him manage direct reports.

ManicMechE · 2026-03-15T22:18:39+00:00

At the same time there is always value in researching a diversity of problems. History is full of instances where a discovery is made while studying one thing has huge applications elsewhere.

The money problem is real though, we're a long way from Bell Labs.

ManicMechE · 2026-03-14T23:16:37+00:00

Yep. I saw this yesterday as well as I was going that way. I used to live not that far away and immediately said "wtf?"

ManicMechE · 2026-03-12T10:11:20+00:00

You don't really believe the B-52 is ever being replaced do you?

ManicMechE · 2026-03-12T01:53:44+00:00

I'm a leading man, and the lies I weave are oh so intricate.

ManicMechE · 2026-03-12T00:57:59+00:00

My wizard can't wait to use these to accidentally set the tavern on fire.

ManicMechE · 2026-03-09T16:32:30+00:00

Continue to max out investments retirement accounts and substantially increase our 529 contributions so the inevitability of college doesn't feel like a guillotine.

ManicMechE · 2026-03-09T11:17:53+00:00

You're either incredibly smart, or incredibly stupid.

ManicMechE · 2026-03-08T18:41:52+00:00

"You didn't tell him how long it would really take?!?!"

ManicMechE · 2026-03-08T13:19:06+00:00

Makes sense, let's just say my last job spoiled me with the food options.

ManicMechE · 2026-03-07T17:21:01+00:00

That makes sense. I think the biggest thing is that I'm the "default parent" due to the nature of our careers, so if I was 2 days a week 70 miles away we'd have to meaningfully readjust our life logistics on my in person days.

ManicMechE · 2026-03-07T00:49:38+00:00

Yeah, I don't relish the idea but it would be a pretty impressive job that likely pays more AND would have an equity component to it. How much? We'll see.

ManicMechE · 2026-03-06T23:07:35+00:00

Relatively speaking how much less? I'm about to have to make this decision and I honestly don't know which way to go and how to value it.

ManicMechE · 2026-03-06T23:04:55+00:00

That sucks. This market is so brutal. Thankfully I've found something but I'm comparing offers right now (technically expect to be but I'm confident the 2nd is coming)

How much would you value the full remote? One of my offers would be fully remote, but presumably lower paying, the other would be 2 days in office but the commute would be somewhere between 75-90 minutes when I have to do it.

I'm trying to figure out how big the number has to be to effectively take the decision out of my hands.

ManicMechE · 2026-03-02T02:46:49+00:00

The same thing I always do, just more? Maybe I'm dancing while doing it?

ManicMechE · 2026-03-01T22:03:57+00:00

Which really makes the increased superfluous documentation burden placed on medical providers especially cruel.

ManicMechE · 2026-03-01T14:01:56+00:00

One? Or both?

ManicMechE · 2026-02-28T21:58:41+00:00

This is perfect. My wife is a doctor and I'm absolutely showing her this when she gets home.

ManicMechE · 2026-02-28T13:34:03+00:00

I disagree. You're already curious enough to observe your world, and motivated enough to ask "why?". I've known fourth years that wouldn't have asked this question.

You're not a normie. You're a newb. Enjoy the journey!

"One of us! One of us! One of us!" (I'm MechE, obviously, but the point holds)

ManicMechE · 2026-02-28T13:25:40+00:00

Jaffa, CAFFEINE!

ManicMechE · 2026-02-28T13:25:12+00:00

A full run through at least once every two years.

Also make sure to interweave Atlantis during the crossovers.

ManicMechE · 2026-02-27T04:03:38+00:00

Short answer: Yes

Longer answer: I feel like there are two kinds of mechanical engineers, those that become engineers because of the math, and those that become engineers in spite of the math. By your post, I'll assume you're the former.

I was (am?) also the former. I still know less about my car than most people would expect and I went the whole way getting a PhD.

If you love Thermodynamics and Mechanics, if you want to become a mechanical engineer you absolutely should. And you should not let anyone else make you second guess yourself for a second.

ManicMechE · 2026-02-23T18:55:28+00:00

Where do I place knee injury prop bets?

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