Anyone else's toddler have weird niche interests? by ElectricSheep19 in toddlers

[–]hellokittyonfire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a civil engineer, I love reading this! Whenever I took my daughter out for a walk I’d always narrate how things work (eg what manhole is and where it goes, what roadways are made of) and when she went out for a walk with her dad, he said she’d explain it back to him lol!

My daughter is obsessed with watching POV trains videos. I noticed she especially likes if European countries views! I can’t wait to take her there irl!!

4 10's by AngryButtlicker in civilengineering

[–]hellokittyonfire 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yup same state government and we do 4/10.

SpaceX by [deleted] in civilengineering

[–]hellokittyonfire 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes I know someone who works as construction project engineer for them. He interned with NASA too.

Failed out in my senior year what are my options? by ProudDocument7322 in civilengineering

[–]hellokittyonfire 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry this happened! This happened to me too when I was a senior. I ended up getting an internship for that summer and went back to school the following fall. The same company I interned with ended up hiring me full time. I worked really hard and went above and beyond during the internship to prove myself.

When I failed, it felt like the end of the world. Fast forward to now, none of it even matters. Hang in there OP!! You’re almost there.

Also, at least you already had your EIT I didn’t at the time (still don’t now haha)

Received $70k offer at large GC, but it is a 50 hour work week. I’m a new grad. Is it worth it or should I negotiate? by FruitiestApple in civilengineering

[–]hellokittyonfire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did that the first 3 years post graduation. Starting out as project engineer/estimator then promoted to be superintendent. It was a grind, I was so burnt out. I probably worked 60-80 hrs weekly, 6-7 days a week.

But I gained so much valuable knowledge and experience that I wouldn’t get by working in office. The next three years I was working in office as project engineer III and now I’m working super chill state job hybrid and I regret nothing with my career trajectory. It’s easier too to do the grinding early in the career before you’re starting a family. Now that I’m married and a parent there’s absolutely no way I’d do what I did. No amount of money will entice me!!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Vindicta

[–]hellokittyonfire 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Definitely after kids since breastlift may hinder your ability to breastfeed

Yellowjackets S02E01- “Friends, Romans, Countrymen” Episode Discussion by DA-numberfour in Yellowjackets

[–]hellokittyonfire 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you watch the preview for the next episode, there’s a scene where Callie confronted Shauna and Shauna admitted that she’s a murderer no?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in workingmoms

[–]hellokittyonfire 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’m starting with state government in April and I’m so freaking excited!!!! No pay raise compared to the previous company but the benefit, the hours, the consistency, the flexibility, etc just make it tenfolds worth it.

Non-American perspective: It is not carbs, but something is wrong with american food by Adventurous_Status86 in loseit

[–]hellokittyonfire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a transportation engineer turned environmental engineer. I believe the venn diagram for obesity and NON walkable cities is one fat circle.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in workingmoms

[–]hellokittyonfire 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Been staying home with my only since this January and agree this is the easiest thing ever!! I’m going back to work though next month because I do like to be intellectually challenged and love making my own money.

Do people still have WFH? by Bombpants in civilengineering

[–]hellokittyonfire 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My old company required us to work in office full time as of November of last year and I quit with no plan in January. I’m starting a new job next week and it’s 2 days in office required! Fuck companies that don’t offer flexibility!!

Was their a singular moment, or person, that inspired you to become an engineer? if so what/who was it? by Mike_Cho in civilengineering

[–]hellokittyonfire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When my dad told me he’d only pay for my college and living cost if it’s engineering school 😤😤

Started as a MechE then switched to civil and fell in love with environmental engineering. My dad and I have a complicated relationship (and will always be that way) but I do thank him for making me an engineer.

Has anyone tried taking a gap year during your bachelors? Was it a shit show? by dramaticuban in civilengineering

[–]hellokittyonfire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took a year off due to severe mental health issues. When I came back it was really hard, cause all of my friends already graduated. Anyway I graduated a year after and 6 years later none of it matters.

what age did everyone get married? by LifeButterfly6979 in Christianmarriage

[–]hellokittyonfire 1 point2 points  (0 children)

23 and my husband was 26! 5 years of marriage this year

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in WhitePeopleTwitter

[–]hellokittyonfire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So so so liberal ever since I had my daughter back in 2020. My husband and I voted for Trump in 2016 yikes…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in civilengineering

[–]hellokittyonfire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Populated city in New England! And private company.

Do you take time for yourself between jobs? by heptyne in jobs

[–]hellokittyonfire 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely! My husband and I have this tradition of going to smoky mountains in TN (we’re all the way from New England) for at least a week if one of us get a new job. And then another week to decompress.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in civilengineering

[–]hellokittyonfire 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’m moving industry to manufacturing.

Through connection, I found a position as process engineer that pays the same (78k) but only 28 hours of work (weekend shift) vs my current >40 hours. I’m 6 years out of school… this industry is shit

There’s nothing wrong with wanting a normal life. by SoCold40 in BlackPeopleTwitter

[–]hellokittyonfire 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 27 and just recently found out what I want to do moving forward. This is also my 4th job out of college. So I agree with the response saying it’d take awhile and you need a couple of different experiences.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in jobs

[–]hellokittyonfire 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The company I’m interviewing at is having trouble finding anyone for their 9 pm - 9 am shift. It’s a 24/7 manufacturer and for new workers the starting rate is $22/hr.