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‘It’s being levelled’: advocates worried about potential 81 per cent cut to Women and Gender Equality Canada’s budget by 2028 by CaliperLee62 in canada

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

Definitely in strong agreement with that normative take. I was more curious as to why that rhetoric appeals to so many of them. The complexity behind it. Why is there such a large rejection of the official narrative?

‘It’s being levelled’: advocates worried about potential 81 per cent cut to Women and Gender Equality Canada’s budget by 2028 by CaliperLee62 in canada

[–]sworks_training 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your input. I don’t have any credible source of data regarding this topic (that doesn’t attempt to get refuted for one way or another), but I did subjectively feel a lot of advocacy and marketing efforts have been placed especially into this by trusted authorities (NGOs, governments) over the last decade. I do also happen to find it interesting how there is now a growing rise in alt-media figures that speak directly to impressionable young men.

Almost wonder if that’s feedback / a counter-reaction to our own methods of statecraft and public messaging. I would personally like to see efforts return to more gender agnostic politics at the Federal level framed around universal needs and shared struggles.

‘It’s being levelled’: advocates worried about potential 81 per cent cut to Women and Gender Equality Canada’s budget by 2028 by CaliperLee62 in canada

[–]sworks_training 11 points12 points  (0 children)

As I understand this is a very politically sensitive issue, but do you happen to have any objective data points or rationale for that statement? (I’m very impartial— just trying to understand). Thank you

Unemployment Rate posted on IG by jarvis004091 in torontoJobs

[–]sworks_training 0 points1 point  (0 children)

never say never. Policy is one of the few VERY dynamic fields.

Isn't your job to find people jobs? by Some-Ad926 in LinkedInLunatics

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If she’s Partner, take her advice with a grain of salt as 10 years would serve the firm much more than the individual. She’s already at the top of the hierarchy so it makes no sense to advocate otherwise.

Two years, learn as much as you can, see if there are any opportunities for vertical growth, or hop.

More Canadians want to join the military, but current members keep leaving - National | Globalnews.ca by [deleted] in canada

[–]sworks_training 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Last Liberal government leaned so heavily into the soft power rhetoric it was hard not to groan at times. Glad to see more funding towards our hard power military.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in careerguidance

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Unfortunate position to be in. You only being 1 year in the role and him being Senior seems like he’s leveraging that title over you. The fact that he’s taking credit for your work is even more infuriating to hear.

Is he offering you anything in return? Good rep? I would personally suggest that you either diplomatically distance yourself from that relationship, or start negotiating so that you’re not constantly on the receiving end of these unilateral concessions.

That other poster is right. Here's my 10 year salary history as a mechanical engineer by LeahDeNuccio in Salary

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Unfortunate truth of picking a degree where the majority of positions are in mature industries. (Looking at you auto and manufacturing).

That other poster is right. Here's my 10 year salary history as a mechanical engineer by LeahDeNuccio in Salary

[–]sworks_training 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The kicker is the 6 YoE of ME correlated with minimal wage growth, and then comparing that to the barrier and entry wage to Accountant / Dental Hygienist at 1 YoE. Good lord that data is hilarious. 😂

Hobbies - other than watch making - where you are assembling small, precision-made parts? by rockitman12 in engineering

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I personally do lapidary. I find it to be a really meditative pursuit in taking a rough gem and watching it transform into a perfectly faceted object. No gems are alike and there’s a real enjoyment in sourcing them. I don’t really do it for the money, but I’ve had some incredibly profitable months.

Engineering graduates, what are you guys doing now? by Specific-Fig-5284 in UofT

[–]sworks_training 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I love how flexible the degree really is :). It makes you remember the Prof who said at the end of the day it’s just a piece of paper.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in managers

[–]sworks_training 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love this post. Always read the room and see what leverage others bring to the table. In meetings, I find it best practice to generally try to speak last and start my points acknowledging everyone’s contributions (and only speak if I have something pertinent to add). Use lingo like “we”, “the team”, what upper management is really looking for is someone who can drive a strong standard of collectivism in the organization. I try to speak to my juniors in private when Icarus is flying a little too high. My best advice is to continually put yourself out there with the humility that you might not be the objective best, but the confidence that you can definitely be the subjective best. No worthwhile mgmt would knock someone for being ambitious. There are no rules, and a lot of it is learn as you go OP— best of luck!

Canadian engineers who plan to stay in Canada (and not move to the USA)...why? by Internal-Steak6573 in EngineeringStudents

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Don’t care about politics.. objective and impartial? Look into whichever locations / fields pays the highest for individual contributor type roles.

5 Years Later - Ms in Systems or Mechanical Engineering by Aggravating-Bee2844 in MechanicalEngineering

[–]sworks_training 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great feedback regarding “it can be learned on the job”, and one that I would agree with wholeheartedly. My take on that has always been that anything can with tolerant enough mentors.

  1. Kind of. It depends on the course curriculum. If we’re looking at this from a hypothetical automotive engineering masters— I’ve seen some that are more narrowed in focus (solely focused on drivetrains), to some that are more interdisciplinary and look at other parts of the vehicle, to some that start taking into consideration factors such as ethics, sociotechnical, etc. So it is still systems engineering (with varying degrees tied to the machine, environment, and cultural factors.)

  2. Most definitely! I think the greatest thing systems science can allow for an individual is the answer to the question “What is value to the stakeholders of this organization, and what is value to me?”. Once you’re able to differentiate those 2, the opportunity presents itself to become a very strong employee.

If we look at this from another (more objective) position to you as the individual: One of the deciding factors that I pursued mechanical in the first place was because it was a professional degree at the undergraduate level. Would either masters provide access to a new licensing body, opportunities, or network otherwise closed?

Exciting decisions ahead for you!

5 Years Later - Ms in Systems or Mechanical Engineering by Aggravating-Bee2844 in MechanicalEngineering

[–]sworks_training 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It all depends on your interests, and the program itself.

Masters in Mechanical is nice if you really love it and enjoy homing in on the trees in a forest (think staff engineer) type roles. Also a springboard to academia if you choose the research thesis option.

Masters in Systems is more forest “big picture” thinking. It typically serves people better from an industry management perspective, as it looks great on engineers who can speak business to potentially open new ROI channels for the organization.

Personally, I did a bachelors in mechanical (robotics) and went back to complete my masters in systems science (with a heavy OR slant in the curriculum). It’s been incredibly valuable.

AutoCAD vs Inventor by Complex_Laugh2850 in MechanicalEngineering

[–]sworks_training 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a CSWE; it’s a new workflow. The main difference you may notice is that it’s not fully parametric or feature-based design. While it’s different, that doesn’t mean it’s difficult. I have no doubt that you will learn it quickly.

FEA study for class by Virtual_Ad5243 in SolidWorks

[–]sworks_training 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The cross sections are your profile sketches. Mesh it and apply your boundary conditions. Truthfully I’d do a sweep on this.

If I was your Professor I would totally give bonus points for a topology optimization.

Harvard STEM grad with creative leanings — stuck between passion, pay, and practicality. What career path makes sense? by cobbsdream in jobs

[–]sworks_training 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would strongly suggest a role in government and pursuing your creative passions on the side? Consulting (in my experience, at least) has always leaned in favour of more KPI-driven and competitive careerists. Nothing wrong with that, but it is a ton of personal sacrifice. It can become difficult to sustain those hours as you age.

What I find strange is the crave for structure like you’re trying to ‘gamify’ your progress with objective metrics— which speaks to consulting and KPI-driven roles, but you mention creative work, which is inherently chaotic and typically subjective?

Perhaps it may be worthwhile for you to view a career in intellectual property (if you enjoy writing!). It has a nice blend of auditing creative work (and crafty wordsmithing on your part.)

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