Engineering

“I am an architect, and I really want to gain more significant experiences. However, the location where I live doesn’t allow me that opportunity. That’s why I’m considering moving to a country where I… more

If there are a few internal positions that have come up that you want to apply to, would you give either the hiring manager or recruiters a heads up on why you're applying to multiple positions? I… more

With the amount of demand that’s out there for EEs, how much time until a mid level engineer starts making $200k+? Or are we there already?

I recently switched jobs to a competitor and I am seeing that my past employer was “better” at the stuff they do and the processes they use. How do you recommend I help my new company catch up?

I sometimes hear the expectations they tell the "new hires". The expectations do not always match reality. When the "new hire" mentions they were told they don't have to do _… more

I’m thinking of pivoting to a new company that’s a little bigger. Any advice for such a transition?

I’ve screwed up my career, it started out strong by getting a corp. engineering job that got me several promotions and pay increases for 4 years. But I became all consumed, loose with my complaints, a… more

Property Manager

1st month of the new year complete. On a scale of 1-10, how intense/hard was the first month for you?

How many of you are expecting promotions of any sort this year? Can you predict one when it's on the way or are you always hit with surprise every time you receive a promotion?

Hi everyone,

I'm a recent Computer Science graduate from the University of Washington, and I've been searching for a new grad Software Engineer role for a few months now. It's been challenging, so I’d … more

Is your industry being impacted by the tariffs/potential tariffs currently happening? Is it a positive or negative impact?

I would like to know the approximate salary for an entry-level water main inspector in the private sector, preferably in South Florida.

Dear employers,
If you post a job saying it is remote throughout the post and then change your mind two weeks later after multiple people apply, you need to update your listing or remove the job postin… more

How does your company reduce employee turnover? It takes about a full year to train someone effectively and I would like to help retain those staff members I spent so much time training.

I am reaching out to seek your advice and support as I continue my job search for a Construction Project Engineer position. I have applied to numerous opportunities, and have participated in several initia… more

How big is your "team" or department? I work with several departments on a regular basis, but my immediate department includes only 8 of us.

How involved does your group/company get with Black History Month? Do you think they get too involved? Or not involved enough?

Any tips for negotiating your salary? I always worry about coming off too strong.

How often are meetings scheduled during lunch hour at your company? Been happening more frequently with the reasoning “sorry, it’s the only time the whole team was available” No kidding.

What are your favorite sites to keep up with for engineering discoveries?

I just found "The Financial Audit" by Caleb Hamer... I thought everyone wanted to get out of debt but to my surprise, a lot of young folks have tons of debt... Do you?

My position was cut in November, and I have been applying ever since. I have had 1 face to face interview and not selected. No one ever responds saying anything about the position being filled or anyt… more

Have you tried negotiating for stock options versus base salary after you already had the job?

I currently work as a D&R. The position is quite time consuming. Would really be interested in a position where I can offer my project management skills, but at the same time be in a position where I can have… more

What's the weirdest or most unexpected problem you've had to solve as an engineer? I once had to debug a system only to realize the issue was a misplaced coffee cup.

does anyone know where to apply as plant engineer in any company of oil fields in the United States? Or any similar companies that accept foreign skilled workers

I get so stressed on Sundays when I even think about the fact that I start work tomorrow. What do you guys do to combat the Sunday Scaries?

What's the biggest 'temporary fix' you've done that somehow became permanent? For me its using zip-ties, I put them up and then end up never taking them down.

Do you have any blackout days for PTO where you can’t take off or you have to request a LONG time in advance and only like one person on your team can take off? I know UPS and FedEx have those around … more

How do you think PTO should be handled? Self managed (unlimited) or a specific number of days allotted with a buyback if you don’t use them?

Do you feel like you are getting paid enough where you do not need a side hustle?

With January being over now, who is still going strong on a resolution that was made at the beginning of the year?
What has allowed you to go at least one month into your resolution?

Would you ever go to a work team building event on a weekend?
Why or why not?
Personally I wouldn’t go unless the activity was something I am actually into outside of work and if my spouse could tag al… more

A workplace where there are be a lot of challenging tasks to solve for anyone who enjoys that kind of a job. Guidance is a continuous struggle, narratives change being a startup, and if you dont follo… more

People who are hybrid or completely working from home, how do you make sure you are not sitting in a sedentary position 8 hours long? Do you move around every once in a while, or have any other equipm… more

Wher is your favorite location you’ve gotten to travel to for work? Mine would be Denver for a conference , but we got to go hiking and see the outdoors as well. I’m sure others have been to some even… more

Do you feel like your coworkers all generally treat each other well? Thankfully where I’m at now the answer is yes, but it hasn’t always been that way and it was a real drag to morale.

What's an engineering 'rule' or best practice that you secretly ignore? Mine is "always use the right tool for the job" - sometimes the wrong tool is more convenient!