- You are the newest and most junior engineer to a job. Suddenly everyone above you quits and you become the highest seniority with no manager. What would you do?
Pretty much the tilte. Any steps you would take to keep the ship going? How soon to start making changes that you would like to make? Would you just bail too?
128 points77 comments2 d ago
- Do you ever feel like you can’t get yourself to do any work, like… at all?
Do you feel a genuine desire to do this stuff or does it take a boat load of self discipline to be productive? I mean, it’s work, it’s not meant to be fun, but should it feel like pulling teeth? I...
103 points57 comments2 d ago
- What is a mechanical engineering technology degree good for?
I apply for engineering roles and get denied. I don't have experience or trade school for HVAC technician position, plumbing, or electrical work. So what is this degree really useful for? Feels...
74 points118 comments3 d ago
- 3rd times the charm
I graduated in May 2026, with a 3.3 GPA. Honestly thought I was pretty cooked. I took the FE Mechanical Engineering exam last month and failed. Anyways continued applying for jobs and I've had...
70 points5 comments13 h ago
- BWXT ($80k) vs. ExxonMobil ($110k) for my first engineering job — Which would you choose?
I’m a mechanical engineering student graduating next year, and I’m currently deciding between two full-time offers. I’m interested in hearing people’s thoughts, particularly regarding long-term...
69 points46 comments2 d ago
- Creating a Community of Practice for ME
This is an extract of my first substack post where I share very concrete advice to mechanical engineer and hardware enthousiasts. My goal is to create a Community of Practice. It is called...
48 points6 comments6 d ago
- Mechanical student learning Python: which libraries and skills actually matter?
Hi everyone, I'm a 2nd-year mechanical engineering student. I'm learning Python fundamentals now, and I plan to learn NumPy and then other libraries. Could you help with: Which Python libraries...
38 points26 comments3 d ago
- When is it appropriate (if at all) to ask my manager for a connection to another job in a different state?
I (22M) am in my first job out of college. It’s a U.S defense startup in rockets, and I’m making low $90k + RSUs. I’m loving the job, and really do feel blessed to have something out of college...
37 points11 comments6 d ago
- Manufacturing Engineering Offer
Hey everyone, I recently received an offer from Raytheon for a Manufacturing Engineer II position in MA, The offer is $95k base with a $7k sign on bonus and eligible for an annual bonus target of...
36 points28 comments3 d ago
- Does applying for Engineering roles with an Associate degree and 13 years of experience hurt my career prospects?
Is it worth applying for Engineering positions that list a Bachelor’s degree requirement if I hold an Associate in Drafting & Design alongside 13 years of hands-on engineering experience?...
35 points55 comments4 d ago