Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

Alright you old fogies, looking for some sage advice.

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I took the safe route. I had a daughter diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 18 months old, and a son with autism, so I stayed in my boring, unrewarding but secure government job with good benefits. I often wish I had taken more chances.

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Questions:

Does your wife have a steady job (outside of the home)?
Wife has a steady job and actually makes more than me. I have no problems with that what so ever lol

What kind of work are you doing now?
Currently working as a Quality Engineer. Basically a lot of paperwork, reviewing and signing off stuff, dealing with customer complaints, etc. I took the job after getting laid off as a Mechanical Engineer. I'm not necessarily good at it, nor do I enjoy it, but it was something I knew how to do and I guess they couldn't find anybody better?

Do you live in an area where there is a demand for your skills?
I both do and don't. Lots of demand for MEs where I live, but I don't have the right background. Lots of industrial and construction type of stuff around, but my background is mostly on R&D, product development and small scale manufacturing.



How long is this contracted job for (initial contract)?

6 mos with possibility for extension. They were waffling a bit when I asked about any chance for a permanent position.


What kind of work is involved with that contracted job?

Pretty much what I used to do: a lot of design work for manufacturing tooling and fixturing, setting them up and trouble shooting, etc.


Would you have to relocate?
Nope. Actually same commute, just one exit over.



Come back?
Don't know if I'd want to come back to my current. Definitely not as a QE, but maybe as an ME (I already know they need some help, they are just too cheap to admit it).

Originally Posted by JD001

I suggest that you keep looking for another job. The short-term contract work carries lots of risk.. stay until something more rewarding and permanent comes your way.

Originally Posted by Spuds

I'm no old fogey, but have you factored in benefits into 'pays x'? Something else to consider.

In my experience, contractors (even the good ones) don't typically transition to long-term employment where they are contracted. Though my brother is one exception that I know of, so I guess every place is a bit different.

^This is kinda where I'm leaning towards right now. Wife has the better benefits package, so the kids are on that one and its not as big of a factor. I'm thinking of just sticking to it for another year or so and keep looking.

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

I took the safe route. I had a daughter diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 18 months old, and a son with autism, so I stayed in my boring, unrewarding but secure government job with good benefits. I often wish I had taken more chances.

This is what I'm afraid of, but completely see where you're coming from. Seems a bit selfish and I feel like I'm taking advantage of my wife for being so supportive.



In the end, work is a "means to an end". I work to have money and do fun things with it ie be with family, car parts, trackdays, etc.


Basically have to make a decision by Monday, so I got a lot of thinking to do over the weekend.



Thanks guys for all the input!

[ichitaka05]

Anyone fitted BRZ or 86 front bumper into WRX (Current model)? I need to pick up new front bumper from local seller and just wondering if my wife's WRX can put the bumper in the car to drop it off at the shop.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

Come back?






^This is kinda where I'm leaning towards right now. Wife has the better benefits package, so the kids are on that one and its not as big of a factor. I'm thinking of just sticking to it for another year or so and keep looking.





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What I meant by "come back" was just to reply to my questions -

Yep, I agree with your thinking of just sticking with it and keep looking.

Why? Because you say your pay is OK and you get along well with your boss and co-workers. As ol @Tcoat eluded to, those are very important points to job satisfaction.


humfrz

[echo419]

Originally Posted by humfrz

What I meant by "come back" was just to reply to my questions -

Yep, I agree with your thinking of just sticking with it and keep looking.

Why? Because you say your pay is OK and you get along well with your boss and co-workers. As ol @Tcoat eluded to, those are very important points to job satisfaction.


humfrz

and VERY rare too.

[BigFatFlip]

I don't know why, but this video always cracks me up. Just the juxtaposition of "fast car slow" and "slow car fast" lol


[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAZ9u9oxJTI[/ame]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Anyone fitted BRZ or 86 front bumper into WRX (Current model)? I need to pick up new front bumper from local seller and just wondering if my wife's WRX can put the bumper in the car to drop it off at the shop.

For some reason, I read this as the British version of "fitted" as in installing an 86 bumper on a WRX. How was that even going to work?

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

For some reason, I read this as the British version of "fitted" as in installing an 86 bumper on a WRX. How was that even going to work?

I knew someone will read it that way, that's why I explained it. lol

[ScoobsMcGee]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

I knew someone will read it that way, that's why I explained it. lol

Just lay it across the trunklid and then anchor it to the rear wing. What could go wrong?

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by ScoobsMcGee

Just lay it across the trunklid and then anchor it to the rear wing. What could go wrong?

Um... gonna be driving in the freeway. I don't wanna test and see if my new front bumper can fly

[ScoobsMcGee]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Um... gonna be driving in the freeway. I don't wanna test and see if my new front bumper can fly

Eh, it is going to get rock chips on it anyway. Getting them on there before you even install it is just being efficient.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by ScoobsMcGee

Eh, it is going to get rock chips on it anyway. Getting them on there before you even install it is just being efficient.

Haha I see what you did there...

[ScoobsMcGee]

https://www.haldemanfordhamilton.com...0d94c1167.htm?

No pictures of the engine for some reason... huh.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by ScoobsMcGee

https://www.haldemanfordhamilton.com...0d94c1167.htm?

No pictures of the engine for some reason... huh.

Probably as ugly as the rest of it.


A dealer is selling a car without an air bag?

[ScoobsMcGee]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Probably as ugly as the rest of it.


A dealer is selling a car without an air bag?

My best guess would be that they're trying to offload it as-is with the disclaimer that it was just traded prior to figuring out how much it would cost to fix everything that is broken / missing / parted out.