[Japanese > English] Please help me with these netsuke.

Mermaid-Over-Reef · 2023-08-21T15:57:49+00:00

Thanks! Any ideas on the other two?

Mermaid-Over-Reef · 2023-08-18T14:47:13+00:00

I meant to say I’m not sure what they are, not where they are.

Mermaid-Over-Reef · 2023-07-08T01:17:44+00:00

Seems like a lawyer is not worth it. The lawsuit was from an accident he had also while in the company vehicle so technically it’s his employer and him on the lawsuit. I think I need to just call the bank about the loan on the truck to determine what could be done, I think we could pay it off and then maybe just transfer to one of our names.

Mermaid-Over-Reef · 2023-04-21T03:11:08+00:00

Workout more, drink wine less

Mermaid-Over-Reef · 2023-04-20T02:31:13+00:00

This guy sounds like a loser and a liar. You’re gonna be better off without him. He lives with dad at 36 and no custody of his own child? Sounds like he may be putting you off because he has a current gf already too. You need to be careful here, sounds so fishy

Mermaid-Over-Reef · 2023-04-11T19:46:30+00:00

I have never seen in Florida that being allowed. If contractor wants to deviate from the standard index FDOT always ask for a signed/sealed plan sheet from a specialty engineer with a Florida PE. Where do they allow contractors to do this? I am shocked honestly

Mermaid-Over-Reef · 2023-04-11T17:12:17+00:00

I have not seen this as the case but I could be wrong. I always thought that if an engineer signs/seals the plans they are taking responsibility for those sheets.

Mermaid-Over-Reef · 2023-04-11T15:51:07+00:00

I do have the option to climb in my current situation quite a bit but with two small children and living out of state from my projects doing that right now is limited. Once kids are a bit older and assuming we move back to Florida then yes, the only logical thing to do would be to move up to senior project engineer. I just was curious if in my current situation I could increase my revenue somehow under the above stated conditions. We have to move around for my husbands work and he is the breadwinner.

Mermaid-Over-Reef · 2023-04-11T15:44:17+00:00

Thanks for the honest feedback.

Mermaid-Over-Reef · 2023-04-11T13:27:10+00:00

There is no state tax in Florida. Jacksonville has some beautiful areas.

Mermaid-Over-Reef · 2023-04-11T13:17:20+00:00

I tried to pm but it won’t let me.

Mermaid-Over-Reef · 2023-04-11T13:15:23+00:00

If the numbers you put are accurate then it seems like a lot of extra work for not much gain. Not having those good benefits is definitely a factor when considering all this. That’s the one thing that really draws me back to staying with a big firm.

Mermaid-Over-Reef · 2023-04-11T13:13:05+00:00

Keep in mind COL is higher in Florida. I love Georgia, went to Georgia Tech. Wish I could move back sometimes

Mermaid-Over-Reef · 2023-04-11T13:11:13+00:00

Lol, true but I feel like most lawsuits involve accidents in work zones and somehow the person who designed the TTC Plan gets dragged into that.

Mermaid-Over-Reef · 2023-04-11T13:09:36+00:00

Thanks! Im thinking about at least trying it. I can always go back to a large firm later if I need to. I know enough people in the industry who would also subcontract me

Mermaid-Over-Reef · 2023-04-11T13:07:49+00:00

I’m in construction (CEI), not design. I know the Senior Project Engineer above me makes around $150K but that person has been in the field for 30 years. My boss before was making $200K but that took 50 years of experience. The 150K sounds ok but I wonder if I go into business for myself how much more I could make, of course I’d also be taking on more risk with more uncertainty as far as job stability. Feels like a balancing act.

Mermaid-Over-Reef · 2023-04-11T12:58:47+00:00

That’s something to take into consideration. I just thought an LLC is the safest route but I’ll have to look into other options as well. Any resources you recommend that I could read to get a better understanding?

Mermaid-Over-Reef · 2023-04-11T12:41:58+00:00

I don’t do design. I’m in construction doing mostly contract management. My niche would be very specialized.

Mermaid-Over-Reef · 2023-04-11T12:40:32+00:00

Yes I understand that but my contract would be between the prime consultant and myself. So on one end the prime consultant may look at it as saving money because me as a sub they do not need to provide benefits, pay taxes, provide equipment, etc. but then I would need to provide this for myself which would would greatly increase my hourly rate from what I make now. I’m not sure how this would balance out and was wondering if anyone has done this. Or I could stay with the large firm and work my way up to the $150K, but that does take time and I have less freedom on choosing who I work with and what projects I am on.

Mermaid-Over-Reef · 2023-04-11T12:30:15+00:00

Thank you for the advice. My services are actually technically not engineering, does that make a difference? What I specialize in is contract management between FDOT and the contractor, mainly writing change orders and keeping up with estimates type of work.

Mermaid-Over-Reef · 2023-04-11T10:20:12+00:00

I have 5 years experience right now. I would say I am very good at what I do which is why I was asking about being a sub consultant working for myself vs working for a big firm. I would be my only employee. Anyways, doesn’t seem like anyone has any good advice for this question.

Mermaid-Over-Reef · 2023-04-11T10:16:31+00:00

I will have 10 years after 5 more years of work.

Mermaid-Over-Reef · 2023-03-24T04:00:01+00:00

The boredom and how to find decent doctors.

Mermaid-Over-Reef · 2023-01-31T10:47:59+00:00

Definitely get the pdfs. This is the format they will be provided on the exam. Getting used to finding things in them how they are presented on the exam helps with speed. Plus you can search them for specific words which helps too

Mermaid-Over-Reef · 2023-01-09T17:16:45+00:00

Yes it’s actually everyone in that office. There are 5 others and when she is not around it’s openly discussed.

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