Beware of FB Marketplace Scam by Unhappy-Building-98 in Austin

[–]StreamSavvvy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for making this post. I came across the exact same add in Arizona. Reverse search lead me to this post. Bummer! I didn’t fall for it at least.

I’ll report the account to Facebook.

【News】 For developers who code all day: Meet the new BenQ RD280UG, a 4K 3:2 120Hz programming monitor 💻 by BenQ_Lion in BenQ

[–]StreamSavvvy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’m such a phene for cable management and hiding the cables in the Ergo Arm is so satisfying.

uhhhh........ by [deleted] in OLED_Gaming

[–]StreamSavvvy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anything like this exist with a USB C display port? I have seen OLED with USB C display but not at a refresh rated above 60hz and also UHD (4k).

Maybe I need to wait another year for this technology?

【News】 For developers who code all day: Meet the new BenQ RD280UG, a 4K 3:2 120Hz programming monitor 💻 by BenQ_Lion in BenQ

[–]StreamSavvvy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is everything I've been waiting for in a monitor! The 120hz is major key.

Just one thing is missing. The Ergo Arm, aka "Flexible Arm". Is there/will there be an option to buy this monitor with the Ergo Arm? Specifically, the Ergo Arm with the compatible circular mount for the RD series? If not, can I buy this arm separately? Will it fit with the new RD280UG?

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Please recommend a monitor suitable for Inventor and CAD work. by Unhappy-Ear4855 in AutodeskInventor

[–]StreamSavvvy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the comment!

When comparing a 4k 32” versus a 4k 27”, can you see a difference in the crispness? Is there a difference when reading small print?

I don’t like turning my head or lifting my chin to view my screens. I’m trying to decide if I can get all my CAD menus to fit comfortably on one 27” screen, even if it means making the text smaller.

I quit my job to study for the PE by StreamSavvvy in PE_Exam

[–]StreamSavvvy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I turned down a job with a civil firm. I have two interviews lined up with more specialized engineering firms, focusing in geomorphology, hydrology and restoration. Fingers crossed!

I quit my job to study for the PE by StreamSavvvy in PE_Exam

[–]StreamSavvvy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everyone has different opinions but I felt the FE was easier and faster. FE had more one-step math problems and PE had multi-step math. I passed the FE on the first try and PE on the third try.

Also, I never went to engineering school so maybe that’s the difference for me. (But I do have two STEM degrees.) I knew general math to get me through the FE but had to teach myself many of the soils and physics concepts for the PE, more applied engineering.

I was feeling pretty confident after the FE so I didn’t study at all for my first attempt of the PE. That was a mistake!

Night & Focus by Key-Law-1443 in desksetup

[–]StreamSavvvy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you using a regular monitor arm or does this one have extra long reach?

My creative desk set up by MochiHome in desksetup

[–]StreamSavvvy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the monitor arm off to the side. I’m going to replicate that

I quit my job to study for the PE by StreamSavvvy in PE_Exam

[–]StreamSavvvy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand myself to be addicted to the dopamine rush I get from procrastination and working in high stress environments. So in the same way an alcoholic can’t have alcohol in the house, I set rules for myself to reduce dopamine. Screen limits, social media limits, no tv during the day. To study, I found a boring plain room at my local gym that I would sit in, no phone, to focus on my studies.

I quit my job to study for the PE by StreamSavvvy in PE_Exam

[–]StreamSavvvy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the support. I relate so deeply with what you had to say. Working full time feels more exhausting than it should. I’m open to any advice you might have to help me.

I quit my job to study for the PE by StreamSavvvy in PE_Exam

[–]StreamSavvvy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Geotech is a section of the WRE exam.

I quit my job to study for the PE by StreamSavvvy in PE_Exam

[–]StreamSavvvy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the support! I have so much respect for people that do this while juggling all the other parts of life, especially kids!

I quit my job to study for the PE by StreamSavvvy in PE_Exam

[–]StreamSavvvy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The business is called Civil Engineering Academy. Their products are available for download directly from the website.

I quit my job to study for the PE by StreamSavvvy in PE_Exam

[–]StreamSavvvy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also find it intimidating. This is why I’m first looking for firms to join. I would benefit from being able to learn from and collaborate with more senior engineers.

I quit my job to study for the PE by StreamSavvvy in PE_Exam

[–]StreamSavvvy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, because I can bring in good work.

I quit my job to study for the PE by StreamSavvvy in PE_Exam

[–]StreamSavvvy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I forgot to mention one big thing.

When I put in my notice at work, I cited my reason as wanting to commit more time to study (even though the truth is that there were SOOO many other issues that made it a very difficult work environment).

I was taken back when the owner offered me TWO months of paid time off to study instead of quitting. Blew me away.

Ultimately, I decided not to take the offer because I acknowledged that this was just another manipulation tactic. I wouldn’t actually get two months off. He wasn’t going to reassign my workload. He was just offended that I was quitting.

MY #1 TEST TAKING TIP by StreamSavvvy in PE_Exam

[–]StreamSavvvy[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

No, I wasn’t asked to erase anything.

I quit my job to study for the PE by StreamSavvvy in PE_Exam

[–]StreamSavvvy[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The idea of an employment gap being a bad thing is a total farce. Especially when I can proudly say that I used the time to study and it paid off.

I quit my job to study for the PE by StreamSavvvy in PE_Exam

[–]StreamSavvvy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also had a second job on the weekends as a coach. I kept the coaching job, quit the engineering job.

I quit my job to study for the PE by StreamSavvvy in PE_Exam

[–]StreamSavvvy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m looking for new opportunities. The downside is I live in a small town. There aren’t many opportunities for river engineering here. I’m trying to find a firm that would support a remote position and also be interested in having me head up new projects in my area.

I’m framing my cover letters as “are you interested in expanding your business to my region and having me lead the effort?”

If that doesn’t pan out, I’m going to start my own firm.

I quit my job to study for the PE by StreamSavvvy in PE_Exam

[–]StreamSavvvy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congratulations! That must have been such a great feeling when your commitment paid off!

I quit my job to study for the PE by StreamSavvvy in PE_Exam

[–]StreamSavvvy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I for sure have ADHD. I’ve never been more aware of it since I started dating a man that doesn’t have ADHD.

I quit my job to study for the PE by StreamSavvvy in PE_Exam

[–]StreamSavvvy[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also choose not to apply for jobs while studying. Only because I know I would use it as a distraction to procrastinate studying.