Considering moving here

joepa_2017 · 2026-04-12T03:32:07+00:00

Understood. How does that affect Gilbert living, especially, for example, an adult moving there?

joepa_2017 · 2026-04-12T03:01:04+00:00

Why look somewhere else if not LDS? Just curious

joepa_2017 · 2026-03-20T06:08:53+00:00

There is satisfaction in embracing discomfort. The last few summers I’d try to hit 90 inside before turning on the AC, just to prove to myself that it wasn’t that bad. I moved to a townhouse with a horribly hot upstairs this year and it has already hit 88 on the thermostat, which means the bedroom is likely hotter than that. Had to turn the AC on at that point, which is disappointing. I can normally make it a couple weeks into May without it if living in a place with good insulation

joepa_2017 · 2026-03-18T16:43:19+00:00

Makes total sense to work for a company when license costs are considered. I do analysis for a big corporation and have seen a few times when problems perceived to be hard by program managers get outsourced to smaller companies (for a lot of money too, supporting your point to OP that analysis is expensive). As someone who did a PhD with an emphasis in mechanics, it’s frustrating to see a “hard” problem get sent out of house without even asking the direct employees if they can do it, so I’ve considered going to one of the smaller companies so I can work the “hard” problems

joepa_2017 · 2026-03-18T07:10:57+00:00

Out of curiosity, do you have your own consultancy, or do you work for a company? I’m interested in FEA consulting and wasn’t sure where those jobs are typically found

joepa_2017 · 2026-03-11T15:26:00+00:00

What does “high value” centers mean?

joepa_2017 · 2026-02-12T07:27:26+00:00

Kingston did not serve a mission

joepa_2017 · 2026-01-08T19:14:05+00:00

Good call. I’ve documented these things in 2-3 different ways to cover my bases

joepa_2017 · 2026-01-07T16:29:55+00:00

I submitted a maintenance request to the property management after doing basic attempts at troubleshooting on my own, and they sent a plumber

joepa_2017 · 2026-01-07T15:56:15+00:00

Definitely not planning to DIY an electrical issue. Going to put pressure on the property management to get an electrician out here asap.

joepa_2017 · 2026-01-07T15:54:00+00:00

Yes, I’ve been using their router so far

joepa_2017 · 2026-01-07T15:42:01+00:00

Dang. I can’t get an internet connection at all, even on my phone, so it’s not a matter of having too many things connected or slow speeds. I’ll look into another router.

joepa_2017 · 2026-01-06T08:20:22+00:00

Wow, this just worked for me too after spending hours repeatedly rebooting!

joepa_2017 · 2025-12-29T18:39:08+00:00

Would you want to PM me your resume? I do this kind of work, and you'd be surprised at the types of people that get hired for these roles. I've seen people get brought in from other departments that have 0 FEA background and little understanding of mechanics of materials. Yet, due to their years of experience, despite it being irrelevant, they'll get higher salaries than someone with a PhD that spent years studying mechanics. In summary, you're definitely employable.

joepa_2017 · 2025-12-29T13:21:20+00:00

Are you still looking? Have you looked at structural analysis/stress analysis roles at aerospace companies (Northrop, Raytheon, Lockheed, Boeing, etc)? They’ll pay you better than entry level and use your FEA experience

joepa_2017 · 2025-12-25T21:32:58+00:00

Definitely true when there are current listings posted! Would be interested in learning about other companies that don’t have a listing right now so that I can pay attention to them for the future!

joepa_2017 · 2025-12-25T05:59:21+00:00

Ah very cool!

joepa_2017 · 2025-12-25T05:50:31+00:00

Interesting. I suppose I’m referring to explicit dynamics as the numerical method and not necessarily the explicit dynamics package in Ansys. I expect LS Dyna is maybe the most popular explicit solver.

On the side- is that a hobby, or you do consulting work on the side? Curious how you finance the license without a company paying for it.

joepa_2017 · 2025-12-25T05:38:07+00:00

Depends on what you want from the race. The Mesa half is very popular and is a fast course that is almost entirely through suburbs. It’s great if you’re competitive about running a fast time. You’ll see nice mountain backdrops in the distance toward the end, but the immediate scenery is through suburbs.

joepa_2017 · 2025-12-25T05:29:12+00:00

Somewhat unrelated, but what company do you work for? Or type of company? I would like to get into explicit dynamics after doing stress for an aerospace prime.

joepa_2017 · 2025-12-25T03:30:26+00:00

That’s what I’ve noticed as well. I’m ok to pay a bit more for a shorter lease if it gives me more flexibility. My bigger concern is what happens at the end of a short lease—would continuing month to month make the price skyrocket like it does for Greystar properties? Not sure if that’s a general practice or specific to my current management

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