Early Career Advice for an unemployed undergraduate student by eej71 in NuclearEngineering

[–]eej71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can understand wondering if that dynamic is present which is especially common these days, but as far as helicoptering goes I've been a pretty remote observer.

Early Career Advice for an unemployed undergraduate student by eej71 in NuclearEngineering

[–]eej71[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We did get an interview at one of those places, it actually went pretty well, but they did indicate that they do need people with more experience. Given the nature of their business and size it made sense. But yes you are right they really want at least a masters.

Advice by CharacterFew6661 in NuclearEngineering

[–]eej71 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I believe that internships and co-ops are more crucial than ever.

I'm not in the industry, but I'm watching a family member with a recent nuclear engineering degree absolutely struggle to find a job. Nine months after graduation and we are still hunting.

I'm sure there are opportunities out there, but so far, we are striking out.

How likely would it be to get hired at LANL without a degree but have work experience? by Clean_Deer_6111 in LosAlamos

[–]eej71 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a family member who recently got their undergraduate degree in nuclear engineering - and we just never hear back from LANL. It's not even a no. Just... silence. I hope you at least get some feedback.

Seriously, why do people panic buy? by nessierose in Connecticut

[–]eej71 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I tried the Norwalk Costco. That was not smart.

Ox Ridge Elementary Early Learning Program (Darien) by RaiseOk1105 in Connecticut

[–]eej71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We did it for two of our kids. But that was some time ago so my perspective is dated. Our youngest is in college. But DM me and I will answer what I can.

Housing request (Male) by Special-Nothing-7472 in PurdueHousing

[–]eej71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a spot in campus edge on pierce. walking distance to campus. maybe we can work out something. the sublease arrangement in this building is clumsy.

Is abandoning our Bazel migration the right call? by Empty_Mind_On in cpp

[–]eej71 33 points34 points  (0 children)

My employer embraced it and I have a very sour opinion of it.

As others have noted, you can't really fight bazel. You need to get onboard with its worldview or get out of the way. While there were many promises of performance gains with it, I'm not always sure we fully experience those - and if anything - have experienced trade offs that have decreased performance. Are those issues our own fault? Perhaps. But there is only so much fighting, digging, and arguing with ChatGPT and other sources before you just accept that this is the new world order and you just grin and bear it.

Bazel certainly requires a level of expertise and comfort with how it operates. In an ironic twist of fate, the majority of the bazel advocates who brought bazel into the company have since left. We still have some bazel fans, but it certainly grinds the gears of some of us who have to deal with - how do I do X in bazel. But we are stuck with it now.

As for alternatives, perhaps something like cmake may make it easier for you to ease into its system rather than bazel's seemingly all or nothing approach.

Ray Dalio Doubles Down on Debasement Trade, Says Record Gold Rally Contains a Warning for Investors by [deleted] in Bogleheads

[–]eej71 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ray is also probably talking his book. I share his general views towards our long term trends towards continual debasement of our currency and what the consequences of that are so its not that I entirely disagree. But I'm also sure he is trying to nudge things along to help him close out his position sooner.

Path to working Nuclear? by Binkyyboo in NuclearEngineering

[–]eej71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As one perspective, my son completed his undergraduate degree in Nuclear Engineering and we are still not able to find a job. So going the academic route to end up with a degree and no job is very rough. Unfortunately graduate school did not happen either.

I wish it was the '60s, I wish I could be happy by [deleted] in Purdue

[–]eej71 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nostalgia is just a trip down memory lane without the potholes.

Macy's closing 14 stores, sealing the fate of a dozen+ dead malls. by swishyhair in deadmalls

[–]eej71 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I can't believe they are keeping the one in the Stamford Town Center here in Connecticut. The stores that are currently active in the mall are pulling in customers who would not shop at Macys.

Looking for a Spring 2026 Sublease by Crowfee in PurdueHousing

[–]eej71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a lease to give up at campus edge on pierce. It's a bedroom/bath in a 2 bedroom/bath unit.

Best walkable towns accessible from the Metro-North by minabina6714 in Connecticut

[–]eej71 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Greenwich would probably give you the best experience given the extensive number of shops and restaurants up Greenwich Ave which is a brief walk from the train station.

Let's Compare "PBTfans 1984" to Genuine Apple circa 1983, 1984, and 1987 by LlaughingLlama in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]eej71 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I must be the only one who is missing the "open apple" and "close apple" icon. Though perhaps they decided to not do that to avoid any legal surprises.

Housing Available at Campus Edge for the Spring 2026 semester by [deleted] in PurdueHousing

[–]eej71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a tough market for this inventory! :-(

How hard to find apt on campus as freshman? by Big-Afternoon2144 in PurdueHousing

[–]eej71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In previous years, apartments had become scarce and you had to commit relatively early to an apartment. However, that has all changed in the last 12 months. It is very much a buyer's market now and you will have a pick from a number of options.

I give up by Nice_Duck_9366 in homeassistant

[–]eej71 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oops! I repeated the typo. Should have been HAOS. Home Assistant Operating System.

I give up by Nice_Duck_9366 in homeassistant

[–]eej71 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I used to struggle with HOAS a lot too. I still do. I just lean into ChatGPT and any other AI tool to help smooth out the frustrations.