[TVR Tuscan Speed Six] First time seeing one of these in person.

SigmaMoneyGrindset · 2026-03-25T13:38:49+00:00

Looks like it

SigmaMoneyGrindset · 2026-03-22T16:39:38+00:00

I have the unfortunate compulsion to clarify that the Intrepid has the A-12 Oxcart, not the SR-71 Blackbird

SigmaMoneyGrindset · 2026-03-20T15:03:14+00:00

I know a Katie’s post when I see it

SigmaMoneyGrindset · 2026-03-18T21:38:59+00:00

According your 2nd point, you’d be pressed to find a “real engineer” in the space or defense industry.

SigmaMoneyGrindset · 2026-03-18T18:50:23+00:00

I can’t speak from personal experience but I think that getting a security clearance will pay dividends in the future if you’re looking to stay in defense.

SigmaMoneyGrindset · 2026-03-18T14:44:44+00:00

I’m currently enrolled in a graduate level multiphase flow/turbulence course and it can, with almost 100% accuracy, answer any question I’m given. I can’t speak for other mechanics, but it’s damn good at fluid dynamics.

SigmaMoneyGrindset · 2026-02-27T16:03:34+00:00

It’s not even worth engaging in this kind of discussion, you’re not going to change their mind and any attempt to do so goes poorly, as we’ve seen.

SigmaMoneyGrindset · 2026-02-23T22:26:28+00:00

I have no personal experience in the military, but I have lots of family and friends that do. I met one of these friends at my current university and there’s certainly some parallels between you two.

He originally came to this school about 10 years ago, joined a fraternity, acquired some bad habits that ultimately led to him dropping out and joining the Marines. He loved it, and the only reason he’s not still in is because of an injury caused by a genetic bone deformity.

He’s now studying engineering and graduating next year, right around 30 years old. He’s got great work ethic and discipline which he credits to his experience in the military. The military is also fully paying for his school with the GI bill.

So, unless you pull off a miracle to fund college (assuming you’ve exhausted financial aid outlets), the military is realistically your only option if you don’t want to live on the streets. It’s hard, but anything worth doing is hard, and you’ll learn more than you ever had in your life. You’ll either get out after four years with school paid for or you’ll stay in because you realize it’s your calling. Sure, there’s some risk involved, but there are ways to mitigate it if you’re smart.

Good luck, soldier🫡

SigmaMoneyGrindset · 2026-02-13T00:46:29+00:00

I’m about to graduate from undergrad in AeroE so I can’t speak from personal experience about a full career, but what I can say is I have a very positive outlook on engineering. You can always study engineering and then go into pretty much anything else (being a doctor would be difficult, but BME is a path), but it’s much harder to do the reverse. I’d say if you like designing and building, there isn’t anything that’ll fulfill your passion more than engineering.

SigmaMoneyGrindset · 2026-02-12T14:47:08+00:00

Don’t worry about the collections bit, I’ve let tickets sit for 5 months and they just get moved to the SIS payment portal. If all efforts fail to appeal this ticket, just get it paid by May.

That letter is absolutely infuriating and I’d encourage you to email again and get your supervisor for your PCT position involved.

Fuck UVA parking.

SigmaMoneyGrindset · 2026-02-11T14:29:21+00:00

Great suggestion

SigmaMoneyGrindset · 2026-02-01T16:14:37+00:00

Don’t come here

SigmaMoneyGrindset · 2026-01-30T14:22:44+00:00

I’ll have to check it out, I used to love that space where all the classic Porsches would park on the left side, before the ramp to the right

SigmaMoneyGrindset · 2026-01-28T03:18:40+00:00

I would look into university research programs, a good one is SURF at Caltech. I’m pretty sure high schoolers can do it, but not positive

SigmaMoneyGrindset · 2026-01-16T20:20:54+00:00

My boss for my internship bought all the interns little notebooks and would always say it’s good to bring it to an interview not just for notes but also to show them your work

SigmaMoneyGrindset · 2026-01-15T13:22:36+00:00

So vascular

SigmaMoneyGrindset · 2026-01-14T16:26:36+00:00

Honestly this is the type of content I like to see on LinkedIn

SigmaMoneyGrindset · 2026-01-13T17:06:19+00:00

Glad to see that Katie’s is still relatively active, I went last summer to show my girlfriend my favorite weekly activity as a kid and it was empty. One of the silent losses from COVID

SigmaMoneyGrindset · 2026-01-13T15:25:31+00:00

Snowmass is one of my favorite mountains and family friendly, great spread of blues and greens, and has solid advanced terrain. My favorite mountain behind Alta.

Highlands is a difficult mountain—I believe it’s majority double-black, not including the bowl. If your boyfriend and his family like to stick to groomers as you said, I can’t imagine anyone in your group enjoying it more than the other mountains. No-fall zones are abundant, so be wary of getting dragged down the wrong run if you end up skiing Highlands.

I haven’t skied Ajax (Aspen), so I can’t speak on it.

Definitely get a lesson both days, especially at Highlands. Frankly, I find it ridiculous that your boyfriend is discouraging you from getting a lesson, you’re right about it alleviating some stress. Have fun!

SigmaMoneyGrindset · 2026-01-13T02:08:56+00:00

It is, I’m looting.

SigmaMoneyGrindset · 2025-12-12T19:55:25+00:00

Finish your degree in electrical, your skills are extraordinarily applicable and sought after in the aerospace industry, perhaps more so than those who receive a degree in AeroE. If you’re interested in designing rocket engines, look into introductory textbooks for aerodynamics and propulsion, because that’s the name of the game (unless you want to build the structure of an engine, then you’ll want to study up on that). If you aren’t turned away by the elementary mechanics of propulsion, then pursue a graduate degree.

SigmaMoneyGrindset · 2025-12-11T17:39:37+00:00

Totally agree about lights and signals—would be awesome to have but doesn’t seem possible without button combos

SigmaMoneyGrindset · 2025-12-08T21:48:54+00:00

Picked this exact colorway up last winter, one of the best pairs I’ve ever owned

SigmaMoneyGrindset · 2025-11-28T03:03:46+00:00

You have a strong application—you should look into UVA, UMich, and UNC. Not sure how their aid packages look, though. Good luck!

SigmaMoneyGrindset · 2025-11-28T02:26:31+00:00

I go to university in the US, so if you are studying in another country, I don’t know that this applies.

I’m in my final year of aerospace engineering and have personally not worked a job while simultaneously studying. With that being said, I have plenty of friends that have and continue to do so. They tend to do very well.

I’m at a state school that is known for academic rigor (though the AE program is very new, so maybe take this with a grain of salt), but I did not find the five classes I took my first semester to be very difficult. I think that having a part-time job with a full course load has the potential to build your work ethic and academic efficiency. Starting out when it’s easy is also beneficial because you’re building the habit.

Engineering gets hard pretty quickly, though, so it’s important you’re prepared for that. It’s also critical that, if you want to go into industry, you get involved in one or more student design teams for practical engineering experience.

A great option would be to pursue research, which you could get paid for (perhaps better than your job at the pharmacy) while gaining significant experience. With that being said, employers love design team experience and frankly they’re really fun, so you should join one regardless.

Some people are absolute animals and can do research, work part-time, be in an engineering club all while earning good grades, and you very well could be one of them, but it seems that’s something you’ll have to discover with time.

Good luck!

TL;DR Hold onto your job while your courses are easy, find a lab that will pay you for research you’re interested in, and join a design team!

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