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Rep Retirement Lodge #158: Lodge Member's Habits

Rep Retirement Lodge #158: Lodge Member's Habits

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Re: Rep Retirement Lodge #158: Lodge Member's Habits

Good morning Lodge.
 
Re: Rep Retirement Lodge #158: Lodge Member's Habits

Good morning Lodge.

ShirtlessBob said:
There's a question on this application I'm filling out that reads "I want to work because:" and I'm a little stumped on how to answer it professionally. Somehow, I don't think "because I need the money" is an acceptable answer.
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I needs the moneys. Who actually wants to work?
Good luck with your answer. Perhaps something like, "I enjoy new challenges"


MavHockey14 said:
It's my 20th birthday today..I can't believe I'm already 20. Seems like yesterday I was turning 16 and passing my driving test. Let the countdown from 365 begin!

... I guess I feel like, while engineering definitely isn't an easy way out, that I'm indeed doing just that, by getting a degree as being handed a job.

... The calc based physics is killing me....
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Happy birthday!

In this economy, take what job you can get. If you stick with the engineering degree and work for this guy, that doesn't mean you're stuck there for life. Get a few years experience and you'll have much more opportunity at another job. See if you can intern or co-op somewhere this Summer to find out if engineering is for you. The workplace is different from school.

As for Physics, well, physics and I didn't get along. The electricity, magnetism and optics physics class kicked my ***. I got a 4 out of 20 on a multiple choice exam. Somehow I survived, passed, and have found jobs as an engineer working on electrical and electro-mechanical devices. I was even in charge of optics quality at one job.

If it's the mechanical physics that you're struggling through, and you're looking at getting a mechanical engineering degree...that will be tough.

The question to ask yourself is, "is there something else out there I think I would enjoy more and is a viable career option?"

Looking ahead to the rest of the required coursework for your degree, do the classes sound interesting to you?
 
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ShirtlessBob said:
There's a question on this application I'm filling out that reads "I want to work because:" and I'm a little stumped on how to answer it professionally. Somehow, I don't think "because I need the money" is an acceptable answer.
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You want to be a part of a TEAM! Looking for a CHALLENGE! Need an outlet for your various talents and abilities, which are going to waste in your current (non) position.

That, and you don't want to have to eat government cheese.
 
Re: Rep Retirement Lodge #158: Lodge Member's Habits

wolverineTrumpet said:
Good morning Lodge.


I needs the moneys. Who actually wants to work?
Good luck with your answer. Perhaps something like, "I enjoy new challenges"



Happy birthday!

In this economy, take what job you can get. If you stick with the engineering degree and work for this guy, that doesn't mean you're stuck there for life. Get a few years experience and you'll have much more opportunity at another job. See if you can intern or co-op somewhere this Summer to find out if engineering is for you. The workplace is different from school.

As for Physics, well, physics and I didn't get along. The electricity, magnetism and optics physics class kicked my ***. I got a 4 out of 20 on a multiple choice exam. Somehow I survived, passed, and have found jobs as an engineer working on electrical and electro-mechanical devices. I was even in charge of optics quality at one job.

If it's the mechanical physics that you're struggling through, and you're looking at getting a mechanical engineering degree...that will be tough.

The question to ask yourself is, "is there something else out there I think I would enjoy more and is a viable career option?"
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Looking ahead to the rest of the required coursework for your degree, do the classes sound interesting to you?
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Or just remember the fact that in real life you can have the book open in front of you while you're trying to figure out the answer. ;)
 
Re: Rep Retirement Lodge #158: Lodge Member's Habits

Howdy. Ended up getting bumped back for our load date, so I'll be getting off the boat down near the dock, works out well. Got a pretty crappy flight though, was hoping for something a bit earlier. I'll get home at 830 tomorrow night, unpack my suitcase, re-pack my carry on then get to sleep since I'll have to wake up around 430 friday morning to get to the airport to fly up to NY for Operation KillBambi.
 
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Good Evening from Scotland.

Found out today that my company had to lay off quite a few people today. I understand why they did it, and really, it was the right decision, but it still sucks. My group lost 3 good engineers out of about 20. At the same time, as bad as it may sound, I feel validated by the news, because while the group is in a tough enough situation to have to make such drastic decisions, the work that I'm working on is important enough that they have no hesitation in sending me to Europe on short notice to sort out the issues I'm working on. I think I'm a long ways away from the cut line, now I just need to keep it that way.

Also, Scotland has been a miserable, rainy, 35-40 degree biatch ever since I got here. Just like they claim it always is. I guess I was lucky to see the sun during my last trip here. As for work, I made some good progress today, the customer is happier than when I got here, and I think I'll get everything that is left sorted out tomorrow before I leave early Friday morning.
 
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bigblue_dl said:
Good Evening from Scotland.

Found out today that my company had to lay off quite a few people today. I understand why they did it, and really, it was the right decision, but it still sucks. My group lost 3 good engineers out of about 20. At the same time, as bad as it may sound, I feel validated by the news, because while the group is in a tough enough situation to have to make such drastic decisions, the work that I'm working on is important enough that they have no hesitation in sending me to Europe on short notice to sort out the issues I'm working on. I think I'm a long ways away from the cut line, now I just need to keep it that way.

Also, Scotland has been a miserable, rainy, 35-40 degree biatch ever since I got here. Just like they claim it always is. I guess I was lucky to see the sun during my last trip here. As for work, I made some good progress today, the customer is happier than when I got here, and I think I'll get everything that is left sorted out tomorrow before I leave early Friday morning.
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My cousins say that the weather pattern has changed considerable in the last decade or so with way more clouds and rain. I have the little weather gadget on my desktop for where they live. I used to want to live there. Now I realize they hardly ever see sun!
 
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bbdl: I think you are golden in your job, after hearing some of the stuff you've told us. You really would have to f up before you were looked at. Oh, gee, and Scotland doesn't have the best weather....darn.....YOU'RE IN SCOTLAND! PAID FOR! AND GETTING PAID FOR! ;)

Found out the Bee in CO Springs is closed until spring for renovations. Makes me a sad panda. :( No yard beer for me when I visit in a couple weeks.

Looking forward to a weekend of relaxation, starting tomorrow after work. I do love 3 day weekends.
 
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Brenthoven said:
bbdl: I think you are golden in your job, after hearing some of the stuff you've told us. You really would have to f up before you were looked at. Oh, gee, and Scotland doesn't have the best weather....darn.....YOU'RE IN SCOTLAND! PAID FOR! AND GETTING PAID FOR! ;)

Found out the Bee in CO Springs is closed until spring for renovations. Makes me a sad panda. :( No yard beer for me when I visit in a couple weeks.

Looking forward to a weekend of relaxation, starting tomorrow after work. I do love 3 day weekends.
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Hey, you, what do you think about doing a bar night on the Wednesday before turkey day? Johnny Holm? Also, I'll have alcohols from my travels to share.
 
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bigblue_dl said:
Hey, you, what do you think about doing a bar night on the Wednesday before turkey day? Johnny Holm? Also, I'll have alcohols from my travels to share.
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Get a hold of the ticket, I'm in. Will pay back. I'll need to drink before dealing with my bro's inlaws the next day....
 
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I got 3 tickets, one for each of us. If you know anyone else that would want to go, they just have to go to TK's website (www.countrybarmn.com), click on the link to live music, and on the day for Johnny Holm there is a link to purchase tickets. It is pretty easy. I only got for the 3 of us, because I wasn't sure if anyone else would want to go.
 
Re: Rep Retirement Lodge #158: Lodge Member's Habits

Morning. 7 or 8 hours left on the boat. Then 4 hours or so to be spent at Buff Wild Wings in Hobby Airport.
 
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