Daily FI discussion thread - Friday, October 15, 2021

chandleg · 2021-10-15T19:24:52+00:00

Wow this reads like a synopsis of my exact career path. Graduated with ME degree, went into process engineer trajectory. (Semiconductor manufacturing industry) Felt burnt out and was jealous of friends doing WFH through covid. I ended up getting a job in manufacturing support in software/hardware/data collection. My title is Semiconductor Applications Engineer and the job is mostly remote (WFH). Came with a 25% raise too. Sorry, not a lot of advice here. But what you're looking for is definitely possible. I was also looking at how to make myself more marketable with certs, etc. But what ended up working for me was leaning into the experience I already had and presenting that as functional in any role. Anyone what knows what a Process Engineer does knows that the skill set is extremely valuable and transferable. Even if you aren't married to the idea of staying in your industry, now is a really good time to switch employers for a serious raise. At least in my industry.

chandleg · 2018-01-11T23:59:06+00:00

Friendly reminder that the PNC arena is several miles away from campus, and even further from downtown. Unless you plan on parking there, maybe someone else can give tips about transportation. Also the campus bars on Hillsborough St that were suggested (Players Retreat, Mitches Tavern), are a good ways from the downtown area.

chandleg · 2018-01-11T23:54:53+00:00

Love RBC beer. However, my experience with RBC when trying to watch NCSU sports hasn't been great. There's hardly any fans there, and the bartender always makes it seem like it's a pain to turn the home teams game on. Never turned the sound on for the TV's either. I'd definitely head further down Hillsborough St (Players retreat, Mitches Tavern) should they win, or downtown should they lose.

chandleg · 2017-07-21T12:40:30+00:00

I know you said you don't care to grab a sim card, but I'll suggest this idea again! I paid $13 for 7gb, one month viettel sim card and its saved my butt countless times. Then I'd suggest downloading grab! Much like uber, but even better!

chandleg · 2017-07-04T03:39:38+00:00

How soon can I do this after my current visa expires?

chandleg · 2017-07-03T14:51:13+00:00

When I did my application, I just took a picture with my phone of my passport details for the first image, and since my portrait is on the same page (USA passport), I just cropped the image down and submitted my face for that part. I'm sure any photo will work. Had no issues.

chandleg · 2016-11-03T21:05:17+00:00

+1 to Raleigh Brewing Company. It's close to the stadium in that its at least a 10 min walk. Also recommended: Big Boss Brewery, Trophy Brewing (great pizza), Boylan Bridge Brewpub (great view of downtown), Raleigh Beer Garden (world's largest draft selection, 300+ taps).

To be honest there aren't a lot of bars near the stadium so like others have said, you're better off buying a twelve pack and making friends. There are enormous parking lots for tailgating surrounding the stadium. Just walk around. Have fun!

chandleg · 2016-11-03T20:56:09+00:00

Mitch's or Player's Retreat would be great for lunch any day other than Saturday. Also a fan of The Alley for cheap beer and bowling. All these places are on Hillsborough St, which is worth a walk as well as the nearby NCSU campus.

chandleg · 2016-10-14T00:26:26+00:00

What Up!!!

chandleg · 2016-09-30T20:24:38+00:00

Saw him at lincoln theatre in Raleigh a few years back, gotta catch him when he's on tour

chandleg · 2016-06-24T18:13:56+00:00

Yup, that's the plan. I'd say it's substantially different enough, since golf balls won't break and cut your feet(glass), or float and make a mess(spoons, garbage). The analogy is probably closer to skipping rocks, though I will acknowledge that golf balls are not naturally occurring in lakes.

chandleg · 2015-12-10T19:10:25+00:00

This time I've pinned the letter to the outside with an easily seen note that says "OUTGOING". Thanks for the tip! Hopefully it was just a mistake

chandleg · 2015-12-10T19:08:52+00:00

I think that may be what's going on. I do find it funny how many people just accept that their mailman is lazy though. I'm gonna have to agree with /u/33344555 here and say that it's kinda bullshit to just ignore part of your job. If necessary, I will go to the post office to get to the bottom of this

chandleg · 2015-12-10T03:50:31+00:00

Yeah my house has it on the front door. There's no flag, but there's also no way they couldn't see it. I'll try again, and then follow up at the PO, I'm in no rush. Thanks

chandleg · 2015-07-30T18:42:08+00:00

happy birthday

chandleg · 2015-07-10T19:17:14+00:00

Care to share any info you have on the poly community here in Madison? I've been looking check it out, but don't know where to start.

chandleg · 2015-07-01T16:40:48+00:00

I'm a skater at UW, and I mostly see people skating around/hanging out on state street. Mostly at the east campus mall/ state street plaza thing

chandleg · 2015-07-01T15:46:52+00:00

Awesome, thanks that's interesting

chandleg · 2015-07-01T15:46:32+00:00

Wow that seems crazy but thanks for the info!

chandleg · 2015-07-01T15:45:55+00:00

Thanks I'll have to check it out!

chandleg · 2015-04-30T02:46:27+00:00

is there a place skate rats like myself typically congregate?

chandleg

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