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To be fair I missed the part about no labour - conductors are the guys running around connecting/disconnecting cars, flipping switches, locking down the car brakes etc...
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Based on the job description, it seems there is much more involved than that, which makes sense since there would be no need to pay someone $80k to ride a train. It sounds to me like he's in search of an office job, without having to lift 90 pounds, walking for extended periods of time, and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
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i totally forgot about this show. gotta re watch haha.
but seriously this is the nerdiest thing i’ve ever done but my god the moneys great.
How does a career in aeronautical engineering get destroyed by COVID?
That makes no sense.
COVID doesn't affect engineering let alone aeronautical engineering. It's not like you're working in a restaurant or the hospitality industry. COVID does not mean that you as an engineer can't continue to work at home.
Further, why would anyone tough out 4 or 5 years at University in the most challenging undergraduate program out there only to not want to work in your field or better? I get that you might not want to be an engineer (but you should have realized that by the end of your first year), but there are plenty of opportunities for someone highly skilled in mathematics, physics, science. COVID or no COVID.
And 60k a year? An engineer right out of university would start at that or more. Not one who was in his 30's and presumably had been working for the last 10 years.
That makes no sense.
COVID doesn't affect engineering let alone aeronautical engineering. It's not like you're working in a restaurant or the hospitality industry. COVID does not mean that you as an engineer can't continue to work at home.
Further, why would anyone tough out 4 or 5 years at University in the most challenging undergraduate program out there only to not want to work in your field or better? I get that you might not want to be an engineer (but you should have realized that by the end of your first year), but there are plenty of opportunities for someone highly skilled in mathematics, physics, science. COVID or no COVID.
And 60k a year? An engineer right out of university would start at that or more. Not one who was in his 30's and presumably had been working for the last 10 years.
john could you elaborate a little on how you are having success with trading cards? sounds like an interesting opportunity.
I don't know about what OP used to do but an aeronautical engineer was working in aircraft maintenance his job would be impacted. As less flights were taking off there were less planes to be maintained and hence lesser engineering staff needed. If he was employed by aircraft manufacturers same logic applies as airlines may not be lining up to buy new planes.
Exactly. I live in quebec where airbus/bombardier/bell and many other aeronautical plant are located and the situation is not looking good.
Some should recycle in climatisation/ventilation system industry. This airborne virus will simply not disappear. Every house, buildings and factory will need to make sure their ventilation system recycle air better. And/or eliminates the virus via anti-virus products distributed via ventilation system. There is something interesting here for new opportunities.
An associate I see on occasion is on 2 days a week for work. Maybe 3 days in March, no promise. Yes this person is in Aerospace, on the floor not office.
Try inside sales any where and apply cold. Don't expect that much money, but take a hit for a year or so.
Try inside sales any where and apply cold. Don't expect that much money, but take a hit for a year or so.
Finding solutions to problems is always in demand - CAE will still make money because pilot training is mandatory and this is often outsourced.
Private airlines are doing well shuttling rich people to and from - that is one area to explore.
Basically he doesn't want to do much work and yet somehow get decently (well, relatively) paid for it.
Seems legit.
Seems legit.
You have an Engineering degree and you're only shooting for $60K? That's entry level money for Engineering graduates working towards their P.Eng.
I'll suggest "Construction" as the industry is dying for tradespersons. Perhaps pick a specialized sector of Construction that you'd be a better fit for? Controls/Building Automation, etc. Learn on the job for a bit then open up your own company. Before you know it, you'll be popping out for lunchtime quickie with your favourite SP.
I'll suggest "Construction" as the industry is dying for tradespersons. Perhaps pick a specialized sector of Construction that you'd be a better fit for? Controls/Building Automation, etc. Learn on the job for a bit then open up your own company. Before you know it, you'll be popping out for lunchtime quickie with your favourite SP.
Sales related and 60k given that you don't have experience in sales (I assume you don't) good luck with that. Most sales jobs are commission based, your numbers will depend on the quality/desirability of the product you sell and to get into an organization that has this type of product you need experience and connections. I would recommend a trade but if you want it easy it's probably the wrong choice.
