(08-11-2014, 11:11 PM)Duck link Wrote: [quote author=FlyingMongoose link=topic=2632.msg280381#msg280381 date=1407816311]
[quote author=Duck link=topic=2632.msg280380#msg280380 date=1407814961]
So, I got a job. A massively underpaid job, but it yields experience and money, both of which I lack. Because I got to meet company lawyers on my interview, I won't go into much detail, but it's a 1hr commute each way. The real kicker? Job description in a nutshell: I make drawings/models of parts, so that I can cut parts from said drawings/models. Apparently when a local fab shop upped their rates, my company decided to start making their own parts. Only, they don't have any copies of the drawings, and don't want to ask for them back.

This was going to go into the FML thread, because the job seems so dumb: "Make drawings from parts, then make parts from drawings." But then I just realized, I now get to claim I'm a reverse-engineer. Maybe the job isn't quite so dumb after all. Current plan is to stick around for the 90-day eval period before either negotiating for not-completely-pathetic compensation, or leveraging experience in drilling to hopefully transition to a bigger company in O&G.

My workstation is still a complete turd that crashes out on anything not resembling very basic boolean geometry though, so that sucks. "Why don't you model the threads/gears/knurling?" C'est la vie

(08-12-2014, 07:37 PM)Caffeine link Wrote: [quote author=Duck link=topic=2632.msg280383#msg280383 date=1407816701]
[quote author=FlyingMongoose link=topic=2632.msg280381#msg280381 date=1407816311]
[quote author=Duck link=topic=2632.msg280380#msg280380 date=1407814961]
So, I got a job. A massively underpaid job, but it yields experience and money, both of which I lack. Because I got to meet company lawyers on my interview, I won't go into much detail, but it's a 1hr commute each way. The real kicker? Job description in a nutshell: I make drawings/models of parts, so that I can cut parts from said drawings/models. Apparently when a local fab shop upped their rates, my company decided to start making their own parts. Only, they don't have any copies of the drawings, and don't want to ask for them back.

This was going to go into the FML thread, because the job seems so dumb: "Make drawings from parts, then make parts from drawings." But then I just realized, I now get to claim I'm a reverse-engineer. Maybe the job isn't quite so dumb after all. Current plan is to stick around for the 90-day eval period before either negotiating for not-completely-pathetic compensation, or leveraging experience in drilling to hopefully transition to a bigger company in O&G.

My workstation is still a complete turd that crashes out on anything not resembling very basic boolean geometry though, so that sucks. "Why don't you model the threads/gears/knurling?" C'est la vie

(08-13-2014, 11:34 PM)Duck link Wrote: A bit of an update: I've had 3 companies call me for interviews and 2nd interviews since taking this job. Shit's god damn annoying, where were they for the last 7 months. Also, idk how bad your first job was, but I'm making less than half the average for a graduate mechE. I'm not claiming I'm necessarily entitled to the average, but 1hr commute each way for less than half is pretty discouraging.

I feel bad fielding interviews from other companies (I didn't intend to bail this fast, and I feel like I owe something to them since they're the first company to throw me a bone) but man, when these other jobs pay at a minimum twice what I'm making, and are in major metros like Houston and Austin, I can't justify ignoring them, even if it burns bridges. Oh well, c'est la vie.

Also rummy: It's a pretty janky 2d plasma cutter. During interviews, I was told they were buying a 5-axis machine, so I'm super disappointed to find out the owner couldn't loosen the purse strings as much as he had initially let on. Not terribly exciting, but a fun toy for a little while. I almost landed a job in Austin a couple months back, a Techshop membership would've been WAY fucking cooler.

All that said, I'd rather be on the floor,in the field, or in a lab than stuck in an office, CAD isn't terribly exciting after 15years. Buuuut I'll take what I can get.

(08-16-2014, 08:52 AM)Surf314 link Wrote: If anyone is going to Gen Con can you check out the DnD DungeonScape / Codename:Morningstar booth and see if they are handing out beta keys.  If they are could you get me one? (if you don't want it for yourself).

It'd be really helpful.

(08-25-2014, 10:20 PM)Caffeine link Wrote:


Mother fucking DUCK HUNT DOG

(08-26-2014, 09:49 AM)Eschatos link Wrote: Goddamnit, all I want is Snake back.

(08-26-2014, 11:11 AM)Caffeine link Wrote: [quote author=Eschatos link=topic=2632.msg280604#msg280604 date=1409064567]
Goddamnit, all I want is Snake back.

(08-26-2014, 11:26 AM)atm0m link Wrote: [quote author=Caffeine link=topic=2632.msg280605#msg280605 date=1409069516]
[quote author=Eschatos link=topic=2632.msg280604#msg280604 date=1409064567]
Goddamnit, all I want is Snake back.