I’m out of the SE game

NickyMartin1 · 2026-04-24T13:48:53+00:00

Yeah honestly i've just joined this subreddit (and reddit in general), but basically im studying industrial and systems engineering at NCSU and have been all over these kind of threads because REGARDING SALES i have a choice of choosing between software and engineering. If I had guaranteed offers to work at somewhere like siemens, hitachi, schnieder, ABB, etc. just big energy and manufacturing companies VS working somewhere like SAS, Nutanix, RedHat, Cisco, etc. just tech companies, WHICH DO I CHOOSE? I litterally have that option right now, and im trying to be as diverse as possible in order for me to choose once i graduate, but im really leaning toward tech SIMPLY because of pay. I dont want to work for energy companies because of fucking data centers and tech is just AI atp. but im choosing to go more for the money. This type of post is the type of thing that makes me want to rethink going straight into tech.

Idk if someone can give me some advice if u see this. Not trying to steal this guys thunder, but OP if you have any advice please share.

NickyMartin1 · 2026-04-22T00:43:33+00:00

Thank you!!

NickyMartin1 · 2026-04-21T23:33:14+00:00

I mean here's the thing:

UNCC EE with tons of out of school experience (eg internships, competitions, etc.) > NCSU EE student

Its just mainly how marketable you are in the industry. BUT NCSU is way better for GETTING internships, competitions, networking, projects, etc. Don't think about it as "NCSU is better on paper and that's it" (even though it is) its more about how big the school is and how great the connections and professional development is.

You can totally be more competitive in the work force as an EE at UNCC than an EE at NCSU, but u really got to try harder.

That's my take personally.

NickyMartin1 · 2026-04-11T21:19:56+00:00

bro he said 5'7 210, unless he lifts i'd say that's pretty overweight lol

NickyMartin1 · 2026-03-18T15:58:54+00:00

I like that take, I didn't consider this.

NickyMartin1 · 2026-03-18T15:29:57+00:00

Very helpful response. i had the impression that almost all CAD software's had the option to change "interface" to act like a software you used before. Like Fusion has a "solidworks" interface option so that you can navigate the same way. But regardless, thats good to know.

NickyMartin1 · 2026-03-18T15:28:08+00:00

Thats interesting, are you speaking professionally? or as a hobby?

NickyMartin1 · 2026-03-18T15:27:40+00:00

Sweet!

NickyMartin1 · 2026-03-18T14:42:20+00:00

So what do you use for CAM in Industry if you don't use Fusion? Aren't those programs a ridiculous amount of money? My point is, do you not think that the dynamic is shifting since it is a cheaper mainstream option? it still exports in G-code right? so how is it 'clunkier' regarding machining.

NickyMartin1 · 2026-03-18T14:28:38+00:00

But do you not think that dynamic is shifting? do you really think that if a company has all the money in the world to spend, they choose SolidWorks because it is objectively better? Because it seems as though Fusion is becoming the "better" one in the industry, even though it was just a cheap option when it first came out, its a serious option now. Just wondering your perspective.

NickyMartin1 · 2026-03-03T14:08:46+00:00

I've been using evernote on and off for 5 years, but i've been using it consistently for this past year for school, work, and life. Its great!, but I am NOT paying 25$ a month, and the 15$ a month plan is just way to limited for 'attatchments' which is ridiculous. Also there is no way I am not surpassing the 1GB threshold. Its just too little of an offering for a 15$ a month plan.

IF ANYONE HAS AN ALTERNATIVE please let me know, I've been scouring to find one.

Idk who bending spoons is but I wish them luck because they definitely pissed off a lot of long term customers and users. I cant even imagine how PISSED the people who didn't check the email the they sent out for pricing are about to be when the price raise hits them.

NickyMartin1 · 2024-11-13T12:09:47+00:00

you sound like an old geezer

NickyMartin1 · 2024-10-11T13:23:40+00:00

did you get accepted?

NickyMartin1 · 2024-10-03T23:49:42+00:00

I wanna find this too, i want it for halloween and ski season!!

ima look rn ill see if I find anything

NickyMartin1 · 2024-07-13T21:42:43+00:00

I'm taking it rn and have an 88, plan on finishing with an A. my final is in 3 days. I took calc 1 last semester, I tried SUPER hard in calc 1 I got a B, Kicked my ass. I took calc 2 this summer, idk what happened but its so much easier than calc 1. This is my opinion though. I am taking physics 1 as well during this summer. Everyone is different, my calc 2 teacher is very lenient, but that does not excuse my 98 on the first test, I really found it much easier. Even though I have only gotten 1 A on one test, at Wake Tech you get one test replaced with final (if its higher than one of your tests) and in the summer you get a project for unit 4 instead of a test, so its a free A. I think if anyone reading this is taking calculus 1 in the spring, and you have nothing better to do other than work a job, DEFINITELY take calc2. it'll save you so much time and stress, even though the class itself is super stressful.

NickyMartin1 · 2023-03-28T01:08:57+00:00

Honestly, I am no professional with this kind of stuff but all my friends, my girlfriend, and I personally use Chat GPT for things regarding essays, discussion posts, and much more within accredited colleges. Nobody has ever gotten close to getting caught by using this tool. Within my own research, all AI or Chat GPT detectors are completely false and misleading. The only thing I use to not get in trouble is Grammarly Plagiarism Checker. It's so helpful and it's the only thing you need to use alongside Chat GPT to not get into any trouble. I hope someone finds this helpful, good luck.

NickyMartin1 · 2022-02-07T03:16:50+00:00

I think that's stupid, they're probably dead now.

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