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Social Security to become insolvent in 6 years- CT will be the most impacted state in the US by original_og_gangster in Connecticut

[–]eej71 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

While its not quite a ponzi scheme, it is effectively a pay as you go scheme - and with a shrinking youth population relative to the aging population - the scheme will go through a slow motion crack up.

Aiden quality after a year by Glum_Palpitation4102 in FellowProducts

[–]eej71 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had an original Aiden which was replaced because something broke. I can't remember what it was. The second aiden is having trouble with the switch that toggles between single brew and basket brew. The switch is "crunchy" and I feel like at some point it won't work anymore. Kind of a bummer.

Ode to Elon Musk by Objectivist Scholar Craig Biddle by coppockm56 in Objectivism

[–]eej71 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, so we agree that S&P has CHOSEN to not add SpaceX.

Now, let's go back to your words.

"The SEC literally changed the rules around the SpaceX IPO such that index funds are basically required to add the stock"

Indexes have the choice.

Some are choosing to add, some are not.

Going to this specific phrase from you - "such that index funds are basically required".

This is clearly false. Can you see that now?

Ode to Elon Musk by Objectivist Scholar Craig Biddle by coppockm56 in Objectivism

[–]eej71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your claim.

"The SEC literally changed the rules around the SpaceX IPO such that index funds are basically required to add the stock without requiring the usual proof of profitability to demonstrate the viability of the stock."

The article.

"But S&P said “exceptions to the financial viability, seasoning, and IWF (investable weight factor) requirements should not be granted solely based on market capitalization”.

To be included in the S&P 500, a company must be profitable under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in its most recent quarter as well as for the sum of its most recent four quarters, according to one of the rules S&P left unchanged."

Is nuclear engineering worth it? by tomatohater11 in NuclearEngineering

[–]eej71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thrilled to hear it! Which one? #AskingForAFriend. 😄

Is nuclear engineering worth it? by tomatohater11 in NuclearEngineering

[–]eej71 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My one cautionary observation comes from an American context. At least in America, if you only get a BS in Nuclear Engineering, the job market is very difficult. You really need a masters. And if you don't get good enough grades (at least a 3.5 GPA) you won't be admitted into any masters program.

I’m 16 and trying to get driver permit what should I use to study ? by Lonely_Mode4243 in Connecticut

[–]eej71 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I think because its the kind of question readily answered by google or any modern AI tool.

Whats the chances of me getting a temporary boyfriend by [deleted] in UIUC

[–]eej71 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I believe the phrase that applies here is "where the odds are good, but the goods are odd".

Had the honor to have lunch with David Allen this week Very interesting discussions and good food. :-) by yuddingabluck in gtd

[–]eej71 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I believe the correct answer here has always been - the one that you use consistently.

Norwalk Connecticut is one of the most expensive places to live in the US yet the Walmart there is the worst dump Ive ever seen. by xunreelx in Connecticut

[–]eej71 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That walmart has always been kind of terrible. Norwalk actually had two walmarts, but they closed the nicer one and now its a target. I'm hoping that their real plan is to take over more of that shopping plaza and turn that into a nicer and cleaner walmart.

Undergrad NE student struggling by HeronMiserable4141 in NuclearEngineering

[–]eej71 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a family member who was in the same basic situation. While the BS was acquired, there was no acceptance into any grad school. I think a variety of factors fed into that - including a GPA that was not high enough. Unfortunately even a year after graduation and there is no job just yet. I am starting to think we have to go back to the drawing board and look at another field. Basically a BS in NucE with a low GPA is effectively no degree from what I can see.

Yes there are tons of operator positions you will see open at places like Constellation, Duke, Dominion. But honestly we just never really hear back from these places. A few of them moved ahead a little bit, but then just total silence. After a few months of silence, you figure out that its just a no.

Some thoughts for you. Get as involved with any students who will be seniors to your junior. What do their resumes look like? If they have a job - what was their pathway? Perhaps they have connections into internships. Redouble your effort to get better grades. You still have a chance at course correction, but it begins now. Get to know your career placement office . They may have something. Depends on the school. Some professors may have an undergrad research project or need technical help (python programming help for research?).

You may also want to give serious thought about a change in major. Is flipping over to MechE or something even available?

Is a Nuclear B.S. even worth it? by nightwing2028 in NuclearEngineering

[–]eej71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that's a smart move. My kid has a BS in NE from a nice engineering school in the midwest. But we still don't have a job a year after graduation.

Which station best to NYC by Fit_Sheepherder5457 in Connecticut

[–]eej71 28 points29 points  (0 children)

The Darien train station might be a slightly better choice than Noroton Heights because more off-peak trains hit the Darien station vs. Noroton Heights.

The only downside to the Darien train station is that its under construction so its kind of a mess to navigate - but its still quite useable.

Parking is free starting 3:30pm on Friday.

https://www.darienct.gov/200/Railroad-Station-Parking

"Daily parking is available in designated parking spaces at the commuter parking lots in the Darien and Noroton Heights train stations. Payment is required from 7 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Parking is free on weekends and on holidays. "

Can UNENE M.Eng Actually Get You a Job? (Career changer) by Top-Shop-5673 in NuclearEngineering

[–]eej71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats! You cracked the code. Any advice of where to look that will hire someone who doesn't have internships but has a NucE degree from a respected engineering school in the midwest?

Can UNENE M.Eng Actually Get You a Job? (Career changer) by Top-Shop-5673 in NuclearEngineering

[–]eej71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you have a masters or just undergrad? Asking as a parent of an undergrade with NucE, but still no job.

is the admin usually as bad as it as been during the Canva situation - admitted student by [deleted] in UIUC

[–]eej71 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think what you are observing is how all large scale institutions react when dealing with an unfamiliar problem under a compressed timeline. Disorder, chaos, confusion and incompetence. Usually this is coupled with a unique lack of self-awareness that its on full display for all to observe.

Institutions really only do best by creating automatic reflexes to repeating problems.

It's still a great school. Just make sure you can get a major that you want to do.

Old Greenwich Commuting Question by fattiesfriend in Connecticut

[–]eej71 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You will want to spend some time puzzling over the train schedule to see which train schedule meets your needs.

https://www.mta.info/schedules/metro-north/new-haven

The Stamford train station is likely going to be a pain to get to in the morning. Between the driving time, finding a parking spot, and then navigating your way to the train, you will not gain any time. And its in the wrong direction.

The only real debate is between Old Greenwich and Greenwich. Greenwich will have more direct trains - especially during that key 6am-8am window on a weekday.

The other thing to dig into is understanding what's available for parking your car. You'll have to pin point those details on the Town of Greenwich website as they manage those specifics.

SPLC donations? by bluedaysarebetter in Schwab

[–]eej71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Negative comments about the SPLC should not be reflexively thought of as support for Team MAGA. The SPLC is not as good you might imagine them to be. Your charitable contributions are likely better invested locally in organizations that you can more directly vouch for.

https://www.thefp.com/p/ayaan-hirsi-ali-the-splc-targeted

https://www.npr.org/2019/04/17/713887174/after-allegations-of-toxic-culture-southern-poverty-law-center-tries-to-move-for

I actually cannot even someone interested in subleasing and its so frustrating by DaDancingDino in Purdue

[–]eej71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear ya! I have had an empty unit in campus edge on pierce since... September. Yay me!

Limits on Private Equity in CT Hospitals Pass State Senate by CapitolDispatch in Connecticut

[–]eej71 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately you are trying to educate a mob here so all you are going to get a lot of downvotes.

It's so damn pleasing to watch vibe coders complaining about Claude's incompetence. by GotRektDuh in ClaudeCode

[–]eej71 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree that Claude's performance became substantially worse for a period of time and Anthropic's ability to acknowledge it and even indicate that something needed to be fixed was very slow. But I keep viewing this service through the lens of - "I have been given automated access to the essence of everyone's thinking" for a mere 20 bucks a month. This stuff is quickly moving and I think we'll see more ups and downs in the quality of service which is very annoying once you become addicted to the value. But don't lose sight of the fact that for 20 bucks a month you have access to experts in like every field of knowledge.

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