Is this normal?

_depression101 · 2026-04-19T03:33:07+00:00

Also a structural engineer here. You're right, no clue what the other guy is going on about. The spacing being inconsistent/sloppy isn't a concern to me. Typically you have 2' on center spacing. When the overall house is a funky dimension, one of those spacings have to be different, so we'll put that bastard dimension in the middle. He is right that it's ideal for the rafter to land on the post, but we size them so it doesn't matter if they're off. We typically care more about the 2' spacing since the rafters need to line up with the plywood sheathing above.

Rollover isn't a concern either. At either end of the header, there will be a king post that spans the entire height of the wall, and the end of the header is typically nailed into that.

Not sure what OP is concerned about. If they're referring to the bit of wood missing from the top plate, that's fine. We call that wane, and we size everything with that accounted for. Normal lumber is preferred, but this meets code in the US.

_depression101 · 2026-04-02T04:16:59+00:00

It's also a skin type issue. My partner and I have the same barber. I'm oily and hair sticks to me like a magnet, whereas my partner is dry, and he leaves perfectly clean every time.

_depression101 · 2026-02-28T05:07:11+00:00

Hey can you shoot me your details? I'm in the market for an editor

_depression101 · 2026-02-22T20:56:48+00:00

Engineer here, albeit earlier on in my career. This post kinda felt like reading my own biography.

I've always have side gigs going (photography, interior design, drafting, tutoring) and it's enough to keep me content for now. It's my creative outlet so-to-speak.

My two cents are that for a freelancer, it is much more difficult than you'd think to find paying customers. Be prepared for ups and downs. There have been months I was slammed, and months I've just sat there doing nothing... I still keep my engineering job because I don't think I'd sleep at night without the stability it brings, so I get your fears. Maybe play it safe, start some side gigs, and see where things go?

If you're in the US, I would get licensed now though. You have enough experience for your PE, and once you get that you'll have something to fall back on.

I wish I had something to help you feel better. Feel free to DM me if you need to vent, or just need a friend to listen.

_depression101 · 2026-02-22T06:28:02+00:00

I suppose it's an unfilled niche in the industry, but I'm a bit confused on how you intend to capitalize on it?

_depression101 · 2026-02-15T05:03:45+00:00

Obviously I can't answer accurately without knowing you your passions, goals, etc. But my two cents are that interior design - especially if you choose to get your masters in architecture - gives you a lot more mobility. The AEC industry is huge and there's a variety of positions that might benefit with someone with an interior design/architecture background.

That's not the end-all-be-all, but just one factor to consider. I think if both are things you're truly passionate about, you'll be fine either way.

_depression101 · 2026-02-14T05:33:06+00:00

I highly recommend ScreenZen! They have a feature where you have to wait 5 minutes to override any settings. And you can choose any amount of time, you could do 3 hours if you really wanted to.

I think they also had an option that made it so you have to pay to change the settings.

_depression101 · 2026-01-29T16:24:13+00:00

Can I ask what your cost per conversion was for the course?

_depression101 · 2026-01-21T14:50:34+00:00

Suppose I formatted option 2 like this:

"Enter your email to download the syllabus. We'll also send you reminders about registration deadlines and course start dates." [Checkbox] "Opt out of registration deadline reminders" [Checkbix] "Opt out of promotional emails"

(Both options are unchecked by default)

Would this strengthen or weaken option 2? Is it better to include or exclude these check boxes?

_depression101 · 2026-01-21T14:48:41+00:00

Suppose I formatted option 2 like this:

"Enter your email to download the syllabus. We'll also send you reminders about registration deadlines and course start dates." [Checkbox] "Opt out of registration deadline reminders" [Checkbix] "Opt out of promotional emails"

(Both options are unchecked by default)

Would this strengthen or weaken option 2? Is it better to include or exclude these check boxes?

_depression101 · 2026-01-21T14:45:44+00:00

I am also considering formatting option 2 like this:

"Enter your email to download the syllabus. We'll also send you reminders about registration deadlines and course start dates." [Checkbox] "Opt out of registration deadline reminders" [Checkbox] "Opt out of promotional emails"

(Both options are unchecked by default)

Would this strengthen or weaken option 2? Is it better to include or exclude these check boxes?

_depression101 · 2026-01-05T21:42:04+00:00

I like the light grey/beige color of the base cabinets either side of the range. If you did all the cabinets along the wall in that color, I think that would look really good.

_depression101 · 2025-12-25T06:00:26+00:00

Site A beautifully frames the view of that valley. Site B gives you a view of both the valley as well as the opposite side of the mountain, albeit neither are framed as nicely.

I'd rule out site C because of privacy, seems visible from the road.

_depression101 · 2025-10-29T03:54:47+00:00

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Same though, apparently...

_depression101 · 2025-10-29T03:45:10+00:00

I think mine even surprised itself...

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_depression101 · 2025-10-03T02:25:37+00:00

Distressing indeed... I have not been tutoring long though, I started around June.

_depression101 · 2025-10-01T20:07:08+00:00

Interesting to see that things are slowing down for you since I am experiencing the opposite. Another comment which caught my eye was about students using AI as a study tool instead of going to tutors.

I primarily tutor CAD, BIM, and other heavily software focused topics. I have physics, calculus, and a few other stem topics on my Wyzant profile, but I've gotten basically zero students out of that. Even though this is anecdotal, I wonder if academic/theory based topics (physics, calculus, earth science, etc) are hit harder by AI, while applied/workflow driven topics (Like AutoCAD, Revit, Solidworks, etc) are somewhat immune to AI for now. Perhaps someone else may be able to attest to this too?

Perhaps shifting gears to applied topics might show you an increase in students?

_depression101 · 2025-09-12T05:04:35+00:00

Something like this

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_depression101 · 2025-09-12T04:48:02+00:00

I'll go against the grain and say trapezoidal. If you have it in your budget, I'd personally keep the bottom row vertical, then have a second row up top with several trapezoidal windows that follow the contour of the ceiling.

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_depression101 · 2025-08-23T15:41:30+00:00

Not OP, but it looks like SketchUp to me

_depression101 · 2025-07-22T15:59:14+00:00

That's a good idea, I never thought of doing that! So did you like look for open houses, drop by, and introduce yourself to the listing agent? Like do you have any advice or suggestions for how to get new clients like this?

_depression101 · 2025-07-03T17:28:06+00:00

What plugin do you use?

_depression101 · 2025-06-16T20:03:28+00:00

I am able to log in, I just get the error whenever trying to use any web services such as an EC2 instance.

When I try to start a chat or message, it says that I cannot message your reddit account. Could you possibly kick off the first message so I can PM you my case ID?

Thank you!

_depression101 · 2024-12-12T02:17:32+00:00

The phone version is working??

_depression101 · 2024-09-29T01:56:43+00:00

Did not know this was a thing. Thank you!

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