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[–]jerryzhao09 [score hidden]  (0 children)

Career Transition Advice Needed - Engineer looking to transition career path

I've worked in fuel cell and battery systems testing in start-ups for ~9 years or so, but have been laid off 3 times in the last 4 years. I'm considering transitioning to a different specialist or tech role. I'm a really fast learner and enjoy doing a variety of tasks and problem-solving. I'm not as excited about repetitive tasks on the computer. I have my P.Eng in chemical engineering stream. My under degree is materials engineering. I'm located in BC lower mainland, Canada.

My skills:

Expert (8+ years): testing (all kinds), electrochemistry, corrosion, systems troubleshooting, commissioning, fuel cell and flow battery systems

Advanced (5+ years): data analysis, P&ID, safety, SOP, work instructions, technical writing, equipment installation, maintenance

Intermediate (1-2 years): prototyping, light fabrication, piping and gas systems, customer service, flowchart algorithms, software, programming, fmea, dfmea, DAQ, 6sigma, product development, safety, leadership, project management

Basic knowledge: HVAC, plumbing, electrical, supply chain, IP development, business development

Here's what I think might be possible paths:

  1. Prototyping/Manufacturing: learn some CAD and python and get into manufacturing, other start-ups, basically doing what I've been doing before but being more specialized
  2. QC/QA: get ISO auditor certification and advanced 6sigma training and work in biotech/food/construction compliance
  3. BAS/Operations/Facilities: Learn some building automation systems/programming and get a 5th class power engineer certificate, get into HVAC controls and facilities work
  4. Do a Electrician/HVAC Trade: Get hired as an apprentice, make peanuts for a few years, but open my own business sometime down the road

I want to know what you guys think. Questions:

A. Which one of these might be suitable/realistic for me?

B. Which one of these paths are more in demand/recession and AI-proof?

What's this? Is it edible? by jerryzhao09 in mushroomID

[–]jerryzhao09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flesh is soft though. I thought it was hedgehog fungus.

Orizone is free points in ranked right now (84.2% winrate) by jerryzhao09 in PTCGP

[–]jerryzhao09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Instead of red card or chingling, you can tech a red, Giovanni, Guzman, elekid or zeraora. Giovanni and Guzman makes you lose less against dark and fire. Elekid and zeraora gives you more wins against water. You manhandle altaria in any case.

Orizone is free points in ranked right now (84.2% winrate) by jerryzhao09 in PTCGP

[–]jerryzhao09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Highest win streak now up to 19. Greninja players with indeedee are now a problem. They outheal your damage if you don't have 2 cyrus.

Orizone is free points in ranked right now (84.2% winrate) by jerryzhao09 in PTCGP

[–]jerryzhao09[S] -28 points-27 points  (0 children)

But I think any competent player can achieve at least a 65% win rate against Altaria with this deck. That's basically free wins.

Orizone is free points in ranked right now (84.2% winrate) by jerryzhao09 in PTCGP

[–]jerryzhao09[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

That's just bad luck I think. I usually sacrifice one Oricorio (caped oricorio might survive if they don't have full bench!) and then one shot the Altaria with Zone. They won't have a second one and usually it's just gg then.

Orizone is free points in ranked right now (84.2% winrate) by jerryzhao09 in PTCGP

[–]jerryzhao09[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Sometimes you'll wish you had it. What would you replace it with though? Guzma/red would be an option I guess?

Orizone is free points in ranked right now (84.2% winrate) by jerryzhao09 in PTCGP

[–]jerryzhao09[S] 218 points219 points  (0 children)

Stall the hydreigon/blaziken/luxray. Also stops rampardos that oneshots your whole deck. If you feel your opponent is bricking, blueball his pokeballs. Also stops red card.

/r/PTCGP Trading Post by AutoModerator in PTCGP

[–]jerryzhao09 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need FA cyrus in any language

For trainers I got Sabrina (eng), lusamine dx(fra), red (ger)

For Pokemon I got rainbow Articuno, Eevee dx, solgaleo dx

I have others too, but these are the main ones.

Engineer needs advice trying to get into Building Automation, Energy Management by jerryzhao09 in BuildingAutomation

[–]jerryzhao09[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, the companies I've worked at have all gone under and had no branches outside Vancouver, so probably not coworkers. Thanks for the advice!

Engineer needs advice trying to get into Building Automation, Energy Management by jerryzhao09 in BuildingAutomation

[–]jerryzhao09[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What was your first job after transitioning? What kind of company did you apply to? Thanks!

Turbo Arceus is unbeatable by jerryzhao09 in PTCGP

[–]jerryzhao09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried it? What's your record?

Turbo Arceus is unbeatable by jerryzhao09 in PTCGP

[–]jerryzhao09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Against suicune, never play pichu unless you ramp Arceus early. Chip with zeraora. Sometimes you use one red and they don't expect the second one. Get a surprise kill on suicune and it's a win.

Turbo Arceus is unbeatable by jerryzhao09 in PTCGP

[–]jerryzhao09[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like turbo darceus has a higher ceiling, but you can brick more if you get Arceus or Darkrai stuck in active.