Mechanical Engineering

I am a recent Graduate in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Bangladesh. I was interested in remote jobs like designing pcb layout or circuit designing, testing, simulation. Can anyone help me… more

We've got a staff photoshoot next week. I'd normally be fine with it, but I'm 99% sure I'm taking a new job starting in November. I can't reveal to management that I'm leaving … more

Laid off 6 months ago, and the rent and bills are stressing me out. If you were me, and got an offer for a development job you absolutely hated (bad culture, legacy code), would you take it just to st… more

I am Kalidas from India. I completed my degree in Mechanical Engineering.I have experienced in automobile industry around 6 years and Mechanical maintenance technician and operations in Water treatmen… more

Quick question for all the more experienced folks out there: What helped you get a better handle on estimating task duration? I'm early-career and keep underestimating how long things will take me… more

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I work for a large company and was recently promoted after being with them for over 4 years. I appreciate the recognition and don't want to seem ungrateful. But... I sit right across from someone … more

I had to break it to a client today that we found issues that'll double their costs. 8 years in this business and I still get anxious before these calls. Is there any way of softening the blow whe… more

Is anyone else dealing with major project slowdowns? My firm has plenty in the backlog, but nothing starting soon. I've been using downtime for software training but I'm running out of product… more

I spent 3 days cleaning up our login code, making it way easier to work with, and added proper tests. Now my PM is asking why I bothered since it wasn't broken, and my TL said it wasn't necess… more

I'm 6 months into my first big corporate job after 4 years at startups. The politics here are insane - I need sign-offs from 5 different teams just to change a database schema. I miss being able t… more

I feel like I made a mistake by being too helpful early on. Now every deployment issue, weird test failure, or integration problem somehow becomes my responsibility, and now I'm spread thin across… more

Would you say that your company has a 'safe to fail' environment that allows your teams to take bold risks to try and innovate and lead in the market? How does your team or overall organizatio… more

Had two good interviews 3 weeks ago and both went really well... but I haven't heard anything since. And yes, the job is still posted on their website. I want to email them asking for an update, b… more

I have an opportunity to leave my current company at the end of the year and go work for a smaller company but it’s more tight knit family laid back atmosphere and I would make more salary for now. Th… more

Been working FT for 3 years now but my references are still from college part-time gigs and professors. I know I need to update my list with current supervisors and all, but don't want them thinki… more

I've been at my first engineering job for a year and I'm still not sure if it's the right fit. How did you decide whether to stick with your current role or start looking for a new one?

Our open office has a policy about not taking long phone calls from our desks, but it's a rule that's usually ignored. I'm finding it really distracting, especially when calls last for an … more

Hi everyone! I’m 29 and want to move to Canada to live and work. My English is around A2, but I’m studying. I have a bachelor’s degree in Automation of Technological Processes and experience as a Mech… more

My boss says to ask questions, but then acts annoyed or ignores me for days when I do. I've been here about a year and a half. It’s making me wonder if I can even grow in this role. How have other… more

Does anyone else feel like their job is too much? I'm learning a lot, good salary and working in a prestigious company. but I've been working 10+ hour days since the start of 2025, total 50-60 hour workwe… more

I have been fortunate enough to work on large civil/commercial projects with the government. Although I never worked my way through the ranks to develop a proficiency in engineering design, I am now a… more

Just experienced my first layoff after 6 years. What's hitting me hardest isn't the job loss itself, but how coldly it was handled - mass email at 8am, access cut by 9am. Feels like years of d… more

Cocoa Industry was where I started and stayed. I was doing many ENGINEERING related jobs from simple drafting to detail goods PURCHASING, goods IMPORTATION, CERTIFICATION and later overseeing the TECHNICAL STORE … more

I got the opportunity to work as a consultant, currently working in an office based environment. What are the advantage and disadvantages of the consulting job?

I'm ready to leave my job after less than a year due to poor management and limited learning opportunities. But I'm also concerned about how this might appear on my resume since my last role w… more

I'm an electrical engineer and have done my engineering in 2016, but I don't have any relevant experience in electrical field except of energy meters, now I'm jobless and looking for a job… more

My boss asked me to lead a big project that could be great for my career. But I'm wondering if they picked me because they trust me or just because I'm the one who always says yes when everyon… more

I've noticed a pattern in our office lately. The boss leaves around 30 minutes before the end of the day, and then the rest of us start to trickle out. If my work is wrapped up and I won't be … more

I'm completely burned out, but it feels like everyone else on my team values "toughing it out." How can I bring up my mental workload with my manager without sounding like I can't ha… more

I'm trying to figure out the etiquette around permanent resume posting. I've kept mine on Indeed for two years, even though I'm employed, because you never know when the perfect project wi… more

I'm trying to get better at sharing my wins at work (per my manager's recommendation), but it feels awkward and a little cringey. What are some ways you've found to share what you've a… more

I'm currently employed but exploring opportunities through LinkedIn. So far, three different recruiters have reached out, and I've committed to working with two of them already. Is this ethica… more

Like probably most of us, I spend hours sitting at the computer. Recently, I developed persistent pain, possibly sciatica, and it's really distracting me. I'm pretty sure it's from sitting… more

I'm experienced Packaging Machine Operator and Technician with a strong background in operating, setting, and maintaining Pakona packaging machines, vertical form fill seal (VFFS) machines, flow w… more

I recently moved from an IC to a tech lead, and I'm realizing I need to stop being the one who 'does the thing' and start empowering my team instead. How do you learn to let go and delegat… more