Recent content by MildlyMotivated

Yeah, just to pile on to everyone else's advice.  I'm so glad that I decided to go with Zach's course on my first attempt.  I didn't take any other courses but I have a hard time imagining any come close.   And his course and material are constantly improving.  I was amazed how much was added...

I tried to do a heavy focus on the NEC codebook since I had never even opened one before I started studying.  I would pick one or two topics that are your weakest and have the most problems and make sure you rework any of those that you've missed.   I really hated the NEC and found that I had a...

I passed! I don't know how people used to wait 2-3 months to see their results, I was going crazy after ten days.  Of course, the multiple test cancellations, hundreds of hours of studying, new baby, and global pandemic didn't help.  I know I didn't post much on this forum but I really enjoyed...

Hello Rajan, This might not help but there are often job listings for electrical engineers on the NRECA (rural electric cooperatives) website. I've called a few of these utilities and they struggle to get anyone to apply even though they pay well and have great benefits in my experience.  The...

I just got the email too.  Just as disappointing to me is that the CBT can't be taken until December 1st.   I was ready to be done with it in 10 weeks after studying so long. But I guess it's better than the test being cancelled a week or two before the exam and then being left in limbo. 

I wrote up a plan and assigned a certain number of hours to each reference.  I doubt that I stick to it too closely but I just needed a plan to keep from being overwhelmed.  I can already tell that I'm going to need to spend more time in the NEC than I was originally planning. I know quite a...