Desert Garage

[dubshow]

Price out private healthcare. Not relevant to our civilized neighbors to the North, but it's a yuuuge reason to be an employee in this country. Add in 401k stuff, PTO, etc. and it's amazing that anyone bothers starting their own businesses here.

x100

I often talk about how silly it is being that main reason for taking a job. It sometimes is more important than the salary part.

Luckily I can provide all that with corp gig and the wife unit gets to play entrepreneur. If we both were small business owners, simple things like loans would be immensely more difficult. We could have an 800 credit score but never benefit from it. Self-employed woes.

[dubshow]

Should be lots of jobs in Houston area. I know of a few up here for reliability engineers. One in Toledo Ohio. Etc.

he wont move to houston.

he is "house-stuck" for now. re: is arguement rehash x100.

he is always looking in the TN/NC area. Just can't really out now after his mini Guillot Groto

[ChrisoftheNorth]

What's a corporate "gravy train"

I mean, I will acknowledge the healthcare is nice... my 401K isn't that special, getting a 3% match. Not insignificant but not life changing either. I am one of the few that will say/admit I'm compensated pretty well/probably more than I really deserve at my job... but it definitely blows day after day after day, corp life is not fun. Also, in my case "gravy train" = literally zero raises unless I make them myself with commission. Outside circumstances like dumb ass Trump's tariffs can basically punt my income to shit at any time.

vs. being self employed, corporate lyfe is pretty easy. Cheap healthcare SOME retirement help, don't have to try as hard to keep money rolling in, etc.

It's definitely a drag, but grass is always greener.

[goIftdibrad]

I should post this in career chat..but...

Im very discouraged by my working life lately. My career blows, im making 20% under market by some measures, my job is a pretty dumb thing that I'm laughably overtrained for.

You're a design engineer for a consulting type firm right? Can you get a job inside a refinery? You'll almost certainly get paid more and be doing the same stuff.

Designing process piping and vessels is a pretty specialized field. You should be able to find a job in the energy industry. Switch companies and you're almost guaranteed a 15% raise right off the bat.

You want to stay in the swamp or willing to move?

Heard that. Fuck houston. Willing to move... to East TN/ West NC and maybe north GA.

I think my move right now is to start applying for anything with the word 'engineer' in it in and around the greater Chattanooga area for the next couple years and If nothing pans out jump companies locally as you suggest.

I'd rather not work in plant, but it's also not something I will rule out.

[dubshow]

I should post this in career chat..but...

Im very discouraged by my working life lately. My career blows, im making 20% under market by some measures, my job is a pretty dumb thing that I'm laughably overtrained for.

You're a design engineer for a consulting type firm right? Can you get a job inside a refinery? You'll almost certainly get paid more and be doing the same stuff.

Designing process piping and vessels is a pretty specialized field. You should be able to find a job in the energy industry. Switch companies and you're almost guaranteed a 15% raise right off the bat.

You want to stay in the swamp or willing to move?

I found the job he needs.

https://careers.koenigsegg.com/job/mech ... -engineer/

[dubshow]

Breh's is the new OT Career Chat.

[goIftdibrad]

he is "house-stuck" for now. re: is arguement rehash x100.

I really should change my bank password since dub knows my finances so well.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

You're a design engineer for a consulting type firm right? Can you get a job inside a refinery? You'll almost certainly get paid more and be doing the same stuff.

Designing process piping and vessels is a pretty specialized field. You should be able to find a job in the energy industry. Switch companies and you're almost guaranteed a 15% raise right off the bat.

You want to stay in the swamp or willing to move?

Heard that. Fuck houston. Willing to move... to East TN/ West NC and maybe north GA.

I think my move right now is to start applying for anything with the word 'engineer' in it in and around the greater Chattanooga area for the next couple years and If nothing pans out jump companies locally as you suggest.

I'd rather not work in plant, but it's also not something I will rule out.

[Apex]

You're a design engineer for a consulting type firm right? Can you get a job inside a refinery? You'll almost certainly get paid more and be doing the same stuff.

Designing process piping and vessels is a pretty specialized field. You should be able to find a job in the energy industry. Switch companies and you're almost guaranteed a 15% raise right off the bat.

You want to stay in the swamp or willing to move?

I found the job he needs.

https://careers.koenigsegg.com/job/mech ... -engineer/

[dubshow]

he is "house-stuck" for now. re: is arguement rehash x100.

I really should change my bank password since dub knows my finances so well.

that has nothing to do with you bank or your income.

You just built a new house at a premium. That is not a liquid thing. You are stuck there for a few years unless you commit financial suicide. these are

[Johnny_P]

You're a design engineer for a consulting type firm right? Can you get a job inside a refinery? You'll almost certainly get paid more and be doing the same stuff.

Designing process piping and vessels is a pretty specialized field. You should be able to find a job in the energy industry. Switch companies and you're almost guaranteed a 15% raise right off the bat.

You want to stay in the swamp or willing to move?

Heard that. Fuck houston. Willing to move... to East TN/ West NC and maybe north GA.

I think my move right now is to start applying for anything with the word 'engineer' in it in and around the greater Chattanooga area for the next couple years and If nothing pans out jump companies locally as you suggest.

I'd rather not work in plant, but it's also not something I will rule out.

Agree re: fuck Houston.
Could always change locally now, and keep applying to stuff in your dream location later. Should help with the feels.
Could also work for a pipeline company. Logistics rake in the dough and the jobs are easy. Dig up pipeline, inspect, repair, bury.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

I really should change my bank password since dub knows my finances so well.

that has nothing to do with you bank or your income.

You just built a new house at a premium. That is not a liquid thing. You are stuck there for a few years unless you commit financial suicide. these are

Not necessarily...if the area is particularly hot and not being developed any further.

Not to mention, I think it's one of the neater homes I've seen photos of in greater swamplandia

[Johnny_P]

I really should change my bank password since dub knows my finances so well.

that has nothing to do with you bank or your income.

You just built a new house at a premium. That is not a liquid thing. You are stuck there for a few years unless you commit financial suicide. these are

Wouldn't be total financial suicide. A little tight for a couple years but do able. I'd do it.

[goIftdibrad]

I really should change my bank password since dub knows my finances so well.

that has nothing to do with you bank or your income.

You just built a new house at a premium. That is not a liquid thing. You are stuck there for a few years unless you commit financial suicide. these are

Potential new job might include relocation

We can always rent if selling goes poorly

there are options besides no, financial ruin, and

[goIftdibrad]

Heard that. Fuck houston. Willing to move... to East TN/ West NC and maybe north GA.

I think my move right now is to start applying for anything with the word 'engineer' in it in and around the greater Chattanooga area for the next couple years and If nothing pans out jump companies locally as you suggest.

I'd rather not work in plant, but it's also not something I will rule out.

Agree re: fuck Houston.
Could always change locally now, and keep applying to stuff in your dream location later. Should help with the feels.
Could also work for a pipeline company. Logistics rake in the dough and the jobs are easy. Dig up pipeline, inspect, repair, bury.

This is true. I have had a conversion with a former colleague and they were actively looking for people and I could start with a near 20% raise more than likely.

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Agree re: fuck Houston.
Could always change locally now, and keep applying to stuff in your dream location later. Should help with the feels.
Could also work for a pipeline company. Logistics rake in the dough and the jobs are easy. Dig up pipeline, inspect, repair, bury.

This is true. I have had a conversion with a former colleague and they were actively looking for people and I could start with a near 20% raise more than likely.

Um...why not make that move?

[Johnny_P]

Agree re: fuck Houston.
Could always change locally now, and keep applying to stuff in your dream location later. Should help with the feels.
Could also work for a pipeline company. Logistics rake in the dough and the jobs are easy. Dig up pipeline, inspect, repair, bury.

This is true. I have had a conversion with a former colleague and they were actively looking for people and I could start with a near 20% raise more than likely.

I mean why not? That sounds like a good move.

Also, look into Kinder Morgan, they have a lot of openings in LA but also some in the area you're looking for...
https://careers.peopleclick.com/careers ... Code=en-us
https://careers.peopleclick.com/careers ... Code=en-us
https://careers.peopleclick.com/careers ... Code=en-us
https://careers.peopleclick.com/careers ... Code=en-us

[Johnny_P]

That engineering project manager position looks like cake.

[goIftdibrad]

This is true. I have had a conversion with a former colleague and they were actively looking for people and I could start with a near 20% raise more than likely.

Um...why not make that move?

well, aside from the obvious 'well of course I should'

we are about to enter a downturn and being the new guy will suck
said company was just spun off from one big corp to another so they are in flux internally at the moment
Why not take the opportunity to relocate?

[ChrisoftheNorth]

Um...why not make that move?

well, aside from the obvious 'well of course I should'

we are about to enter a downturn and being the new guy will suck
said company was just spun off from one big corp to another so they are in flux internally at the moment
Why not take the opportunity to relocate?

Because you're losing money. If the end goal is to relocate, that could take some time. Take the higher paying job in the interim, bank that money, and then move when the opportunity presents itself. Since you want to move anyway, the fear of layoff or whatever is meh IMO.

Hell, I just changed companies before massive merger talks started. I could get royally screwed, but the money is good. I'm skimming a little more off the top into the emergency fund, so if I get let go it'll be ok.

[goIftdibrad]

well, aside from the obvious 'well of course I should'

we are about to enter a downturn and being the new guy will suck
said company was just spun off from one big corp to another so they are in flux internally at the moment
Why not take the opportunity to relocate?

Because you're losing money. If the end goal is to relocate, that could take some time. Take the higher paying job in the interim, bank that money, and then move when the opportunity presents itself. Since you want to move anyway, the fear of layoff or whatever is meh IMO.

Hell, I just changed companies before massive merger talks started. I could get royally screwed, but the money is good. I'm skimming a little more off the top into the emergency fund, so if I get let go it'll be ok.

[D Griff]

Should be lots of jobs in Houston area. I know of a few up here for reliability engineers. One in Toledo Ohio. Etc.

Houston is awful and would have twice the COL of the swamp.

Other ideas for the fax are good though. If you want to move, make it happen.

I would still love to go to Los Angeles but it is hard to up and move. Lots of jobs in Charlotte and it’s only about 90 minutes to the mountains.

[Desertbreh]

I should post this in career chat..but...

Im very discouraged by my working life lately. My career blows, im making 20% under market by some measures, my job is a pretty dumb thing that I'm laughably overtrained for.

Nonsense. Desert Garage is the workingman's pub. Lot of engineering jobs in oil country doe, yes?

[ChrisoftheNorth]

I should post this in career chat..but...

Im very discouraged by my working life lately. My career blows, im making 20% under market by some measures, my job is a pretty dumb thing that I'm laughably overtrained for.

Nonsense. Desert Garage is the workingman's pub. Lot of engineering jobs in oil country doe, yes?

5/7 would pub it up in Desert Garage.

[goIftdibrad]

I should post this in career chat..but...

Im very discouraged by my working life lately. My career blows, im making 20% under market by some measures, my job is a pretty dumb thing that I'm laughably overtrained for.

Nonsense. Desert Garage is the workingman's pub. Lot of engineering jobs in oil country doe, yes?

yea but I want to eject out of LA i think.