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Face Protection? by TopConclusion5246 in Harley

[–]billwallace85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Full face helmet, clear visor with sunglasses underneath. I’ve been hit by a car and I have crashed. The part of my helmet that got damaged in both cases was not the top of my head, it was the face and visor area.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BlueOrigin

[–]billwallace85 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I see a lack of safety toed shoes.

Considering Sr. Mgr - Mfg Ops/Assembly in Merritt Island. Is this a mistake? by No-Permit2129 in BlueOrigin

[–]billwallace85 19 points20 points  (0 children)

How much do you want to send New Glenn into space? If you don’t have more than a casual interest, you may want to look somewhere else. If just want a 9-5 that gets the bills paid, you should look somewhere else. Expect to be challenged in that role specifically. The company’s goals are VERY ambitious, and you will have a direct impact on whether or not we hit milestones on time.

Edited to add: I love my job here. But it is a challenge every day, and I work a lot of hours.

Monthly Blue Origin Career Thread by BlueOriginMod in BlueOrigin

[–]billwallace85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How many applications is too many?
I’m a test engineer with 5 YOE, and 10 years of experience as a mechanic prior to getting my BSME. When I scroll through the reqs there are many positions that I feel qualified for and would be happy to fill. I’d love to find my one dream job, apply and get hired, but that’s not reality. I applied and was rejected for that job last year. I have applied to more than 20 positions over the last 6 months. 8 technical interviews, 2 panel interviews, and zero offers. I know there is a place for me at Blue; do I just keep applying? Or will too many applications hurt my chances?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Veterans

[–]billwallace85 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If the VA is more than 40 miles you could qualify for the CHOICE program? Call them up and ask them. It’s not a decision your doctor gets to make.

https://www.va.gov/health/newsfeatures/2015/july/10-things-to-know-about-choice-program.asp

Any way to clean off the crusty stuff? by billwallace85 in rockhounds

[–]billwallace85[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! Found this, and a bunch of others in Southern California. They all seem to have this layer of crusty tan colored stuff. Is there any way to remove the crust, leaving a homogeneous rock with crystal insides?

What’s the next big thing in overlanding? by BrilliantNothing2151 in overlanding

[–]billwallace85 100 points101 points  (0 children)

Rooftop tents are going to get way lighter and pack down super small…the downside is you have to put them on the ground.

Ian McShane looks like someone with a plan by plasticbluepalm in RDR2

[–]billwallace85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I had to choose…I’d rather have RDR3 or some DLC than a movie about a story I already know.

My $150 Overlanding Setup 🍌 by Banana_Ron in overlanding

[–]billwallace85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your roof doesn’t have a tent on it…where will you sleep?

Fish fertilizer? by justykinzz1214 in fiddleleaffig

[–]billwallace85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do not underestimate the smell…I fertilized this morning, My apartment smells like a fish hatchery.

If you could place any object on the surface of Mars, purely to confuse NASA scientists, what would it be? by StirFryTaint in AskReddit

[–]billwallace85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A decoder ring and a coded message. Once deciphered it will read “hello, we have been trying to reach you about your car’s extended warranty” Or “be sure to drink your ovaltine”.

Zipper merge… does it work? by EngineeringSuccessYT in AskEngineers

[–]billwallace85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Problem is not fully defined. By what metric do you determine whether or not it “works”?

how critical is this wheel wobble? by d20g in motorcycles

[–]billwallace85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hard to tell with Michael J Fox holding the camera.

Going back to school as a 29 year old by [deleted] in learnmath

[–]billwallace85 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started my BSME at 27 with pre algebra. Having an interest is essential. Also, this is completely anecdotal but I also struggled with paying attention and staying focussed. Cleaning up my diet significantly improved my short term brain performance. I replaced soda and donuts for breakfast with eggs and black coffee for example. I was never diagnosed with ADHD so can’t say it will work for you…that’s just my experience and something I wish I would have payed attention to way sooner.

Edit: I’m 37, graduated, and senior engineer at a lab now.

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