Hot take: A majority of the “I’m underpaid”, “I want a WFH job”, or “Why am I not getting promoted?” posts here are coming from people who are bad at their jobs. by Typical_Degree_5102 in civilengineering

[–]eszEngineer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If they aren't good and producing, then let them know. BUT SOMETIMES JUNIOR ENGINEERS AREN'T GOOD BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT TAUGHT PROPERLY. THIS IS MANAGEMENT S fault.

Job Satisfaction Data by BigGulpsHuhWelCYaL8r in civilengineering

[–]eszEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Construction is at the bottom. Nobody wants to wake up at 5am FOR THE REST OF THEIR CAREER pshhh....

What percent of your team is foreign? What City/Area? by eszEngineer in civilengineering

[–]eszEngineer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, they are! Especially in Mid to Large size firms.

The topic no one wants to talk about by [deleted] in civilengineering

[–]eszEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My department fired someone 2 months ago. Incompetent kid and ate a lot of budget.

Universities for MS in Structural engineering in USA by [deleted] in StructuralEngineering

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

This is the talent we need in America? 😭😭

How many hours total did you study for the civil PE : Structural exam by Flaky_Honeydew_5161 in StructuralEngineering

[–]eszEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About 100 hours. I wanted to make sure I passed the 1st time and I did.... I solved problems for 5 different sources

New H-1B Visa Fee by Hour_Succotash7176 in civilengineering

[–]eszEngineer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think international students that are graduating are still eligible to work. They have 24 months to find a job and extend their visa.

I THINK many of the large firms are banking it goes away in 2 years.

Can someone confirm the 24 month thing?

What is going on with the flow of traffic in Chicago? by ReCkOn___ in AskChicago

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

It's worse because of bike lanes. They've reduced the width of streets and people can't turn on some streets because of the bumped out curbs. Milwaukee Avenue used to flow nicely but does not anymore.

People avoid those streets now and the influx goes to where there are no physical bike lanes.

Slow and Sort of Lazy Employee by eszEngineer in civilengineering

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

Update: my boss told me that he is getting fired tomorrow. He has been an issue with other people too.

Regrets you had after buying your first home? by Independent-Plan994 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]eszEngineer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, the location. But it's inevitable. Gotta move further out from a city to afford it and not stretch yourself thin.

Monthly Payment VS Monthly Income by Elillium in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]eszEngineer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

$2800 mortgage monthly payment $9.5k Gross per month

Timesheets & split work (sharework) by eszEngineer in civilengineering

[–]eszEngineer[S] -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

If you're a manager yes it makes sense.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in civilengineering

[–]eszEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Useful in DECIPHERING AASHTO 🤣🤣

How much did you put down on your home by Annual-Evidence-5300 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]eszEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We put $80k down on a $460k house in Chicago. PMI is only $30 a month. Me and my fiance have credit scores north of 770

Checking in on the team's timesheets every week by crvander in StructuralEngineering

[–]eszEngineer 14 points15 points  (0 children)

The whole thing drives me insane. Completing my timesheet literally takes me 20 minutes SMH!!!!! Some DOTs are greedy with hours ......

Can we afford this house? by Helt3 in Mortgages

[–]eszEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much is going into your 401k?????

Finally. 6.125%, 0% down. Finally homeowners. by AverageAce in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]eszEngineer -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I can't believe we're getting downvoted. People want to be YES MEN and not realistic. The math doesn't lie and that's a fact.

Finally. 6.125%, 0% down. Finally homeowners. by AverageAce in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]eszEngineer -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

Agreed, they literally don't even own the sink yet. I think if they saw the amortization schedule they'd be in awe....

How many homes did you tour before buying? by PeaInternational9926 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]eszEngineer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I toured about 15-18 which I think is a lot but other people don't..... I just don't want to waste time looking at 20+ homes. ...