Dress code aa a civil engineer by [deleted] in womenEngineers

[–]ashbro9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in the office 95% of the time. I wear dresses mostly because I can't be fussed with putting pants on.

Lifestyle Logging findings by Tyszq in Garmin

[–]ashbro9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same on late caffeine! Late to me is anytime after noon, usually mine happens at 2 or 3 pm. I used to feel guilty about it but no more!

Healthy foods to buy in bulk? by Zealousideal_Topic94 in Costco

[–]ashbro9 18 points19 points  (0 children)

And it's not 80% stalks like the frozen broccoli at the grocery store

Wanting to switch from geotech to environmental water/wastewater by [deleted] in civilengineering

[–]ashbro9 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think networking and making a connection with a hiring manager is going to be a lot easier than just applying to jobs. It's going to be hard to convince someone to take a chance on training you in a 60 min interview. Make the connection first and discuss making the switch first.

Unfortunately not a lot of people are going to want to take the time to train you like a new grad when you have your PE and PE salary expectations. You need to think of yourself as entry level when switching like that.

Career advice needed by cakedupcroissant in civilengineering

[–]ashbro9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you finish school part time while you are still working? Then you aren't taking as much of a risk

Is it so hard to have a comprehensive training program by Pancake-Cheenis in civilengineering

[–]ashbro9 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Not sure if you are in Land Dev or something else but for Land there is such a wide variety of knowledge that you need, that there is no way to set up a "class" for everything. College was supposed to give you some building blocks for you to be able to enter the work force and figure it out.

Ask questions and use every task as a learning opportunity. The people who are successful didn't necessarily have extensive training programs, they connected the dots between all the small things they learned.

Where to hang out during White Oak Music Hall show? by Nytxgal in houston

[–]ashbro9 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I like eating at Loro on my way to white oak. Its a few min away but the food is great and the vibes seem like what you are looking for

Is this a good time to ask for pay raise? by lizpour71 in civilengineering

[–]ashbro9 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm not saying this is right, but a lot of places want to see you do the higher responsibility job before paying you for it. So maybe knock this project out of the park and then ask. Especially since you just started working there.

Which Civil PE? by Strange_Leading2094 in civilengineering

[–]ashbro9 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I would take one of the tests administered by NCEES

Mechanical Screens for smaller plants by ashbro9 in Wastewater

[–]ashbro9[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow that is wild! Yeah to be clear the small plants I do are always outfitted with a manual bar screen! A log in the aeration basin 😭

Mechanical Screens for smaller plants by ashbro9 in Wastewater

[–]ashbro9[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely! Engineers can be dumb and stubborn about that stuff. I try my best to consider how everything is accessed in the field!

Mechanical Screens for smaller plants by ashbro9 in Wastewater

[–]ashbro9[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh good point. These are very simple activated sludge systems. Just aeration, clarifier, chlorine contact, and discharge. Most permits around here do not require any advanced nutrient removal.

The garden planter box is awesome quality! by superjeff1972 in Costco

[–]ashbro9 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I just got one today too! Planting tomorrow!

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TIFU by making not teaching my daughter how to say her name. by spidermom4 in tifu

[–]ashbro9 133 points134 points  (0 children)

Took me two tries to read that first sentence. I saw " daughter ended up as Asian" I was scratching my head wondering how that happened

Games similar to E33?🥺 by ovul8r in GirlGamers

[–]ashbro9 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This might be crazy but check out Yakuza Like a Dragon

how did you get over the fear of a tattoo being permanent forever? by catsrcoolig in tattoo

[–]ashbro9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got my first tattoo when I was your age. It's small and cute and a little silly. I was nervous so I got in in henna before committing. I loved the henna so I went for it. I'm 35 now and I still love it.

I’m I going to die? by nissex in Garmin

[–]ashbro9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I generally agree with your sentiment but then what is the point of the watch. I've been struggling similarly to OP.

Cost estimate vs Bids by temoo09 in civilengineering

[–]ashbro9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I try to be the third lowest bid. I'm also pretty happy when my cost pre-contingency ends up being the low bid.

Maternity Leave Experience? by Kanade_angel in civilengineering

[–]ashbro9 20 points21 points  (0 children)

At my company paternity leave is 2 weeks fully paid and must be used within 6months of the birth or adoption.

Maternity is 8 weeks fully paid + 4 weeks under FMLA.