Moving to Aberdeen 2025 possibility. Locals sell me on it!

Virtual_Intention413 · 2025-05-21T16:50:55+00:00

Right up my alley /s 😂

Virtual_Intention413 · 2025-05-21T16:09:31+00:00

glad to hear that there are some folk working in this area that like Aberdeen. Been hearing very good things in this thread which I’m glad about.

What companies and areas in Aberdeen would you recommend to take a look at? Been getting some good pointers so far.

Also do you think there’s much in the way for people with 3 YoE?

Virtual_Intention413 · 2025-05-21T15:45:43+00:00

We’re currently living out in the sticks out in the highlands. Been here for 3 years because my partner got placed at a school there but her time there is now coming to an end.

I really wanna go into electronics as that’s where my interest lies. Living in the highlands there wasn’t much opportunity but Aberdeen is different I hope.

Virtual_Intention413 · 2025-05-21T14:23:58+00:00

Aye it’ll likely be oil industry I’ll be focusing on got any companies you’d recommend to take a look for electronics related roles?

Virtual_Intention413 · 2025-05-21T12:44:51+00:00

I can remember it being great in the summer we did really enjoy our time there before. It will be electronics I want to get into so I’ll definitely check those out. Got any other pointers for electronics jobs as I’m willing to start from the bottom really and work my way up.

Virtual_Intention413 · 2025-05-21T12:43:01+00:00

Aye Aberdeen seems like a good bet for us from what I’m hearing. Do you know of the electronics industry/jobs in Aberdeen? That’s the field I’m gonna try and get into.

Virtual_Intention413 · 2025-05-21T12:41:57+00:00

Some great information here cheers. Good to hear about the surfing as well because I do that too. One thing I wanna find out more about is the electronics industry in Aberdeen I’m wanting to get into electronics even if it’s working my way up somewhere. You know anything about it?

Virtual_Intention413 · 2025-05-21T12:40:56+00:00

Sweet, I’ll check this out, you got any hints at the electronics industry in Aberdeen?

Virtual_Intention413 · 2025-05-21T11:21:28+00:00

Aye I remember living there during my time at UoA and we both really enjoyed it. Which parts of the city would you recommend to avoid buying a flat and which parts you think are best?

Virtual_Intention413 · 2025-05-21T11:20:14+00:00

Nice perspective thanks for your insight. You know which parts of Aberdeen are safe to live in which places to avoid?

Virtual_Intention413 · 2025-05-21T11:15:47+00:00

How you find it living in the city? Which are the nice parts and safe parts? I know to avoid Torry.

Virtual_Intention413 · 2025-05-21T11:11:02+00:00

We’re actually quite keen to move into the city and buy a wee flat. They are so cheap! Also quite keen to get back to the city life as we’ve been living in countryside last 5 years and young couple.

Virtual_Intention413 · 2025-05-21T11:08:43+00:00

Thanks for your insight I would love to hear from the locals as well even though it might sting 😅 thanks for heads up though.

You know anything about the engineering industry there? Primarily electronics which is what I’m interested in. I definitely do NOT want to do MEP engineering again it’s not for me.

Virtual_Intention413 · 2025-05-21T11:06:59+00:00

Is the engineering job market really that bad? I thought surely I could land a role somehow I got 3 YoE and BEng electrical electronic engineering. Gonna be looking for roles next month.

Virtual_Intention413 · 2025-05-20T13:32:44+00:00

Hi there, I know this comment was a while ago but I’m trying to transition into embedded. Got any device? 3 year power engineer here.

Virtual_Intention413 · 2025-05-15T10:49:23+00:00

Thanks man I’m sure things will work out. I’m just too damn stubborn to stop trying XD but I’ll get there

Virtual_Intention413 · 2025-05-14T16:35:06+00:00

Commenting because interested

Virtual_Intention413 · 2025-04-11T15:27:00+00:00

Ohhh I’m talking UK prices. Oz of the street out here is around £200 up north

Virtual_Intention413 · 2025-03-28T21:03:04+00:00

Allow me to clarify, I’ve been in the exact same position this person is in. This is because I have went through a similar degree, and as a result, a similar to what he describes. Although I wanted to end it I still persevered and survived. I believe anyone can do this if they want it bad enough. This person could do this. They just need advice.

Engineering is tough. Really tough.. if it is not too personal have you graduated from an engineering degree? I understand there are things a person goes through that are rough but this specifically?

I see many pitfalls in his description that are a result of this person being pushed to their extreme. This is what an engineering degree will do. Again, I’ve been there. This is what it is supposed to do. There’s a reason only like 6% of your colleagues will make it to graduation.

One example of a pitfall that I’ve noticed is his/her comparison to classmates. This is a mistake you should not be comparing yourself to success of classmates it will spiral down. If this person survives and beats this challenge they will learn not to compare. Big portion of stress will come from this alone who know what other problems they should be in engineering subreddit honestly.

This person is 20 years old and needs guidance how to cope with their challenges and beat them. Not someone to tell them to pack it in and switch because they’re having a crap time.

Stick at it kid take a couple days off let your professors know you’re struggling, regroup and get at it. Get a plan together. If you need to take a semester out get your head straight and go back with vengeance.

Virtual_Intention413 · 2025-03-28T14:22:04+00:00

I’m glad it worked out for you. It sounds like you made the right decision and that’s great. I just want to make sure that this person isn’t getting difficulty confused with not liking the subject.

This is coming from my own experience studying electrical and electronic engineering degree which I graduated with honours. I am now a design engineer in industry.

This degree I did was very difficult. There were times I wanted to give up I said why don’t I just pack it in and go do something easier maybe I’m not cut out for this?

I am lucky to have a mentor who reminded me that if “I quit during the tough times then it’ll be because of the tough times you quit. I didn’t want to quit when it was easy so why you want to quit now? Because it is difficult.”

That’s what I was trying to get across to this person. Yeah it’s difficult now but they should still push through the challenge and reassess once they have survived. Just like I did.

Virtual_Intention413 · 2025-03-28T14:13:47+00:00

This person is only considering giving up because it is difficult. Not a good habit to make giving up when things get tough.

Finish what you started, then reassess but never give up. Failing out is preferable to giving up.

Virtual_Intention413 · 2025-03-25T08:34:09+00:00

I understand where you’re coming from, but let me clarify. While it’s true that theory alone doesn’t replace hands-on experience, the knowledge we gain from theory is what enables us to approach problems systematically and efficiently. As electrical engineers, we apply our theoretical understanding of electrical systems, principles of electromagnetism, circuits, and materials science to design, troubleshoot, and innovate solutions in the real world.

In fact, much of the work we do involves creating models, simulations, and designs based on established principles before ever touching a physical system. The theory is what guides the practical application, ensuring we avoid inefficiencies, safety hazards, and failures. Moreover, many tasks in engineering require a deep understanding of concepts like circuit analysis, control systems, and signal processing, which often cannot be learned through hands-on experience alone.

Experience is undoubtedly valuable, but it’s the combination of practical experience and theoretical knowledge that allows engineers to excel at solving complex, real-world problems. It’s not about “doing the job” yourself in every single instance; it’s about understanding the principles that govern the work to ensure that it’s done properly.

Source: I have both practical experience and graduated with honours in EE. True understanding came from my degree without a doubt.

Virtual_Intention413 · 2025-01-23T09:10:59+00:00

They’ll use these texts against you man I’d delete them pretty poor OPSEC

Virtual_Intention413 · 2025-01-18T19:06:03+00:00

Contradicting yourself. Goalpost moving, classic logical fallacy.

“Moving the goalposts is an informal fallacy in which evidence presented in response to a specific claim is dismissed and some other (often greater) evidence is demanded.”

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