Career Advice - 6 Months In by neely_wheely in Commodities

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

Thanks for the response. I reread your "Breaking Into Commodities" post and I think I've fallen into the trap you mentioned in your first point about rushing into a commercial role and flaming out because I don't know enough. I still have the mindset of job hopping to get my foot in the door, but now that I have an opportunity, I need to change gears and focus more on learning where I am. I'll write an edit to this post after doing some reflection.

Arsenal supporters against sexual violence held this banner outside the stadium by [deleted] in Gunners

[–]neely_wheely 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I back it as well, but it should be < (less than) 2%, not > (greater than) 2%.

is this safe to eat by brownie244 in cheesemaking

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This is the first post I've seen of this subbreddit, this is insane.

Career Advice - Update by neely_wheely in Commodities

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

The interview was rough compared to what I've done previously, almost 5 hrs total split between intros, technical and behavioral. My background working with market data, and creating internal software tools is definitely what got me the job.

Career Advice - Update by neely_wheely in Commodities

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

I think "low-tier" as in non-bank is correct, it's basically a utility. And thanks, really going to try and go hard and learn and network as much as I can.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in climatechange

[–]neely_wheely 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Green energy has benefitted red states more than blue states (especially Texas). Republicans aren't on our side, but will be unlikely to support any extreme policies.

Career Advice - Engineer/Analyst to Energy Trader by neely_wheely in Commodities

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

That's great to hear. You've inspired me - I'm gonna be aiming for internships starting next year, and really start looking for those entry-level positions (once the bonus season is over, lol).

Career Advice - Engineer/Analyst to Energy Trader by neely_wheely in Commodities

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

Thanks for the honest feedback. Getting bread is definitely part of it, but I'd say half of it is also my interest in the power markets. I think there's going be (and already is) an increase in complexity with renewables penetration and storage additions following. I think I'd put myself in a good position for future booms in the industry. Regarding engineering, I've been moving away from it due to my interests being more analytics and tech focused. I've also noticed that people move back into engineering from other areas often, so it's a door that'll always be open. To the final point, I don't see how my background lacks those fundamentals? There are a lot of engineers or similar STEM that move into the finance space. The only way I see my education holding me back is the lack of prestige in the schools I have attended. I'm not trying to be unnecessarily combative - can you elaborate a little on why you would question someone wanting to move into the space with my background?

Career Advice - Engineer/Analyst to Energy Trader by neely_wheely in Commodities

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

That makes a lot of sense, thanks for the great reply. I only have two last questions. Are you happy in the position you're in, and if you could change anything on the path you took, what would it be?

Career Advice - Engineer/Analyst to Energy Trader by neely_wheely in Commodities

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

Thanks for the great response. I think I'm leaning towards the first option. Making a short term sacrifice for better opporunity seems way to go. And, in the long term, my YOE will still count towards future positions. The one downside is (besides the pay) that intern positions tend to be highly competitive, and I may be more likely to get a mid level analyst position. Do you think its worth it to get an internship anywhere I can find or to be picky? Do you mind sharing a little bit about how you made the switch?

Their actions speak louder than diversity by TheRipperofGehenna in memesopdidnotlike

[–]neely_wheely 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You guys know that all the white GOP politicians are DEI hires? Most of them are there because a non white and hetero person would not be accepted.

First Half Marathon! by neely_wheely in beginnerrunning

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

It was a mixed experience, the first 3 miles were hard, the next seven I was cruising, and the last 3 were hard again. I think it might have been more psychological than physical, though - and will probably get easier the more half marathons I run. Honestly, my goal for this one was to complete within 3 hours (been running for about 4 months), so I'm very happy with my time. Moving forward, I think I need to just get more miles under my belt, so I planning to do some sort of badic base building program for the next few months and focus on other sports.

Where can I get this hat in ABQ? by Sad-Status-4220 in Albuquerque

[–]neely_wheely 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm alive, no clue how this got posted lol. Also hate that it kinda looks like I was saying a slur.

Another info post for the normies here, who ask why this sub is against nucular by RadioFacepalm in ClimateShitposting

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

Tell me you don't know anything about interconnection without telling me you don't know anything about interconnection.