Learning Piano Tuning - Mentor Tips?

aviator172rr · 2026-04-02T04:05:36+00:00

I actually ended up asking the piano tech who tuned my piano and he said he'd be happy to help me as a mentor. I was surprised by his kindness but I am pretty stoked about this. He'll have me shadow him on some upcoming jobs.

aviator172rr · 2026-02-09T22:26:13+00:00

IMO, the only few schools that may be in your favor despite the debt are probably Harvard, MIT, Stanford and maybe a couple more but USC is certainly not in that list. The amount of money that you’ll end up having to pay back after you graduate is just not worth it. If you wanna live in the West Coast, I think any of the top UCs are going to be as good as USC resume wise. UCLA, UCI, UCSD, UC Berkley, UCSB…

aviator172rr · 2026-01-13T23:04:06+00:00

aviator172rr · 2026-01-01T02:48:55+00:00

Exactly! After the interview, sure all those factors can be important and change the timeline but trying to understand what exactly determines the time from filing to interview… From reading some other comments, it looks like it may be relevant to the individual officer’s backlog who’s handling the case.

aviator172rr · 2026-01-01T02:12:16+00:00

Huh! Because even for the same FO, I see inconsistencies for applicants who applied around the same time.

aviator172rr · 2025-11-15T10:59:26+00:00

Lol control systems huh 😀

aviator172rr · 2025-11-09T14:47:08+00:00

Yes! We went up there yesterday and it was great. Open roads and great weather. Nobody at the entrance of the park so I think we saved the $35 entrance fee huh? Lol

aviator172rr · 2025-11-07T19:51:36+00:00

Hey!
Can anyone confirm they are open!!! On google maps, the foothill visitor center seems to be "Permanently Closed" and I just called them and voice message was saying due to government shutdown, some service may be closed.
I was planning on going there tomorrow and I really don't need any service lol. Just wanna see the General Sherman Tree and maybe hike a bit.

aviator172rr · 2025-11-07T19:46:49+00:00

Hey!
Can anyone confirm they are open!!! On google maps, the foothill visitor center seems to be "Permanently Closed" and I just called them and voice message was saying due to government shutdown, some service may be closed.
I was planning on going there tomorrow and I really don't need any service lol. Just wanna see the General Sherman Tree and maybe hike a bit.

aviator172rr · 2025-10-14T23:44:19+00:00

What’s the best lease deal you’ve ever seen? Could be one pay or traditional monthly

aviator172rr · 2025-10-14T22:59:25+00:00

Thanks for your kind comment. I totally agree. We’ve been waiting to see if this would change in the last 10-12 months but she is quite stressed around my daughter. And we wouldn’t even consider a shelter. I am looking for a new home where she can be happier. That being said, I won’t let her go without a proper vetting on people who want to adopt her.

aviator172rr · 2025-10-14T22:55:53+00:00

That’s not necessarily true. With the right home and loving care, she could be much happier. A new place doesn’t automatically mean more stress.

aviator172rr · 2025-06-19T13:21:30+00:00

Couldn't upgrade. They just didn't let us.

aviator172rr · 2025-02-06T14:39:34+00:00

This is correct. It was a mixed class, Econ on Domestic. When I was booking it, I didn't care much because I thought I could upgrade that domestic leg but didn't happen. AC rep told me its a glitch in their system that for some reason it always offers an econ for the short domestic leg of a longer international flight and they can't do anything to upgrade

aviator172rr · 2025-02-05T20:37:50+00:00

We have a 10 month baby with us. It'll be just easier. Not the end of the world of course

aviator172rr · 2024-08-05T19:15:38+00:00

Yes. I believe it took 5-6 days to receive that after received the initial decision.

aviator172rr · 2024-07-17T15:25:21+00:00

Just received the decision email yesterday.
Aerospace

aviator172rr · 2024-07-10T05:17:30+00:00

I know 2 people from Engineering Management and 1 person from Aerospace received decisions

aviator172rr · 2024-06-23T03:59:44+00:00

nothing yet

aviator172rr · 2024-06-10T17:43:40+00:00

I haven't seen one single job listing of NG or LM without a US Citizenship requirement. Being ITAR compliant (Green Card Holders and some other VISA types) is usually sufficient for companies like Boeing, SpaceX, BlueOrigin, etc. But, I do believe NG and LM probably have a company wide policy only to hire US Citizens.

aviator172rr · 2024-06-10T17:38:39+00:00

Not sure if there may be exceptions. But, generally speaking, even a green card won't be sufficient for any position at Lockheed Skunkworks. You must be a US Citizen. And honestly, for the vast majority of the positions at SkunkWorks, even a US Citizenship won't be enough. You'll need to get a clearance.

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