I just wrapped up my first year as an engineer at a small firm. I've been here since graduating, but got a standard review and zero raise. I always thought a 2-3% annual bump for inflation was standard practice, separate from merit. Is this typical for smaller firms, or is it a sign I need to start looking around? What do you guys think?

Any success stories out there of couples who come from different socioeconomic backgrounds? I’ve heard this difference (statistically) can be a huge barrier to success in a relationship. I’ll add more context in the comments if it helps.

What’s your *wish-fulfillment fantasy* life like? Hot model wife, kids, a house in the suburbs and success in your career?

Is any place hiring for a corporate strategy role in Atlanta or remote? 5yoe (3.5 at big four and 1.5 program manager in TMT)

Any recs for short term (summer) rentals in Manhattan / Brooklyn? Asking for a friend.

Sales tax question...if I purchase a gym membership in a state that doesn't tax gym fees and then use that membership at the gym's chain in another state that taxes gym memberships or admission fees, is tax due to the 2nd state (does the gym chain owe tax in the 2nd state upon my usage)?

Off topic:
Any one aware whether global skill strategy visa is still working for intra company transfer?

Asking cuz my org has committed the same however the immigration consultant is saying it would take 42 weeks and GSS visa is scrapped.

How high does L6 range typically go for Sr Program Manager roles? I am currently at ~250k TC and the position they were interviewing me for hand a max range of 200k TC. Is >300k TC possible?

I resigned yesterday evening.. today morning conversation with counselor and People Consultant went very cold... anyways piece out..

How often are you talking and meeting with your director?

How does Wharton typically see/admit re-applicants, in comparison to say HBS, which has a very low acceptance rate for them?

When is bonus payout for everyone at MBB, other Big 4 and T2?
S&/PwC is 9/30

Burnetters, what’s the story behind Britt Nolan leaving?

Male AD: Heading out early?
Me: No
AD: Why u getting your bag?
Me: Cuz
AD: You were totally leaving!
(full team looking)
Me: I wasnt
AD: Then why were y-
(throws tampon @ him)
AD: high pitched scream

Would you work 11-8 shift?

Scheduling added another S3 (my level) to my engagement but acting as a manager, while I’ve been on this engagement for a few years and getting great reviews. My ego is shot and I’m insulted. Advice?

What’s your take on working along side a team in marketing but barely any of your team enjoy the social present, let alone having actual social accounts. I’m totally respect people who want to keep their personal life private, but not knowing what the hell is trending while holding a role that deal with social media contracts everyday and giving others opinions, that’s what I’ll have problem with. Thoughts?

Director of Marketing wants me to write some conversation snippets for a chatbot, but I think those things drive potential clients away. Trying to figure out if I should tell him or not

Have a really good relationship with current company, but got an amazing offer and very likely gonna leave (signed the offer, waiting for all the background checks to come back). How do you tell your boss you are leaving the company (if boss is not a dick lol) and not ruin relationship?

Has anyone heard of a retention bonus with a clawback period of 3 years? Like you get paid in 3 installments but you have to pay back 100 percent of the money if you work a day less than 3 years?

Only a few of the engineers I've met have been antisocial, and it seems like such people are represented fairly evenly across different careers. I'm not really sure why that misconception still exists

I am a newly graduated fresher mechanical engineer working in an electro mechanical company at Dubai, My current salary is 2500 AED, I would like to know about your comments and suggestions regarding my career which could help me through my future ventures.

Do you work on any home engineering projects in your free time? If so, what are you working on at the moment?

What is one piece of advice you would give someone considering engineering?

Best engineering internship?

Managers, what do you do to keep stressful projects from hurting your work/life balance?

I’m thinking about accepting a job at Gulfstream in Savannah, GA. Does anyone know the pay range of Gulfstream? The posting is for a Engineer Technical Specialist 1

My brother recently graduated high school and wants to work for a year or two before he starts his undergrad. What sort of jobs should he be looking for that could help his resume in the future? He eventually wants to pursue engineering

Aside from all the usual benefits like paid vacation time, health insurance, 401k matching program, have you ever seen a truly unique business perk?

Hello, who can help me?
I am interested in knowing how much an oilfield engineer earns. I currently have a job offer from a medium-sized company, but as a recent graduate, I don't know if the pay is adequate.

I love my job and the people I work with, but lately I've been feeling like everyone else has more flexibility in their schedules than I do. How do you find time for yourself when there's so many meetings?

Is the transition to electric vehicles going to cause a lot of changes for civil engineering? Seems like city planning might be affected

Which subfields of engineering are going to show the most growth in the next ten years, in your opinion?

Is it ever actually a problem for engineers in other parts of the world that US measurements are done in the imperial system?

My boss asked me to take care of some of the details of a project for her—the stuff that isn't really my area of expertise. And now I feel like a shirker because I haven't been able to finish them yet.

So I recently learned about the Boston Molasses Disaster. Apparently, due to a lack of oversight, some giant molasses storage unit exploded into a wave that flooded the streets of Boston with millions of gallons of molasses causing massive damage to people and property. How crazy is that?? What are other historic engineering accidents worth looking into?

I need advice.
I work at an manufacturing company as a technician. My job title is a technician but they use me as an engineer as-well. There are three techs overall in the company. My boss who hired me understands what my degree is in so he uses me to design parts and write reports. The plant manager doesn’t know my skills so anytime I’m in the office working he calls me to the floor to do something the other techs can do. Should I have a talk with the boss about it? (I ran out of characters)

What is your engineering field and how do you see it changing over the next 5 years?

I currently working as project coordinator (on-site) for 3 months 10hrs everyday with package $75k, I want to move to remote or hybrid work but I only have 8 months of experience from my previous employer and I have completed my master's in construction management in 2021. Should I stay in my role a bit longer to gain experience or I am not able to find remote or hybrid matching my profile. Your advice and comments are much appreciated.

As a chemical engineer, I have a lot of job opportunities, but as a recent graduate, I have had a hard time getting my first job. After my internship, I have only had 3 interviews. Does anyone know about any job bank for chemical engineers?