Pass the PE --> Look for a new job??
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maryannette
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DVINNY
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I think that it crosses the mind of every new PE, and the new license and status can really give the employee leverage in the process.
I think it depends on each individual situation whether it is the thing to do or not
I think it depends on each individual situation whether it is the thing to do or not
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lev280
Since I frequent the Yahoo' TexasPE forum as well. I have started receving solicitations from the head hunters... I guess that's part of the anxiety factor as well for me.
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In my most humble of experiences, I have found that people who pass the exam typically take 4-6 months to make any decision about searching for a new job. In that period, one has the ability to:
1. Acclimate yourself to any new responsibiilties
2. See if your employer offers a promotion and/or pay raise
3. Get the word on the street that you are newly licensed
4. Scout out any other job oppurtunities
5. Reflect on what you want to do with life now that you have achieved an incredible credential
My list is not exhaustive, but certainly gives you an idea of the range of 'thoughts' one experiences after becoming licensed. Looking for another job usually is a consequence of the list. bump
JR
1. Acclimate yourself to any new responsibiilties
2. See if your employer offers a promotion and/or pay raise
3. Get the word on the street that you are newly licensed
4. Scout out any other job oppurtunities
5. Reflect on what you want to do with life now that you have achieved an incredible credential
My list is not exhaustive, but certainly gives you an idea of the range of 'thoughts' one experiences after becoming licensed. Looking for another job usually is a consequence of the list. bump
JR
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edd189
Me too. Does anyone actually use these guys?
ktulu
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I just started a new job making more than I did, waiting on results now, and will get a small raise when I pass...small due to the fact that the company is about three months old and has two full-time employess...
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lev280
I don't know about individual head hunters but in general I know a few people who found new jobs through head hunters. Most good HH are basically ex employees of large firms and do this after retirement to earn extra income.
snickerd3
Taking suggestions
My husband starts a new job next week. A head hunter emailed out of nowhere with the position. The HH worked in the HR department for the company for many years before venturing out to be a HH. Apprently does a lot of recruiting for the his old company. If you are good you could stand to make a lot money...
If I saw PEs getting $20k per year more than what I'm getting, I would have applications typed, stamped and ready to go. But the job market here is in the cr@pper and nobody is hiring. So I will take awhile and weigh my options.
FYI - my present job is union and a license gets me a raise of $1000 per year, per contract.
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lev280
You need to move somewhere else. TX has a pretty hot market for CEs right now. If you happen to have Geometric Design experience, you will sell like a "hot cake".
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lev280
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HiVolts
Well put jregieng, that seems to be the trend where I work. In fact, us EIT's put dibs in on the window offices that we know will be opening shortly after positive exam results!
I am ready to look for new jobs as soon as get my PASS letter. People will look at you with respect with your new standing as a PE (at least in process). It also depends on your actual salary. Right now i am in $30K/yr. Looking for no less than $45K after PASS letter received.
C.M. (Puerto Rico, PR)
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jfusilloPE
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I began to start researching the job market a month or so before I received my pass letter. I used a head hunter that I really didn't know, but "offers" were pouring in from recruiters as soon as I put my name on monster with the "P.E." it.
As most of you know, I relocated from Ohio to Florida (and the pay increase was substantial). I did, in fact, make this move through a corporate recruiter with whom I built a four year relationship with.
He is an excellent recruiter, and he has a vast network of contacts. If anyone is interested in speaking with him, you can PM me and I will give you his info.
Most head hunters see us as a cash cow, considering they make about a 30% commission on our placement. Some that I spoke with were not very astute in the area of water/wastewater, they were just trying to make a buck.
I am not trying to make this sound like a sales pitch, but I do have first hand knowledge of well the recruiter I worked with worked out for me (and he drops me a line every noe\w and again to see how it is going).
Just my 2-cents.
As most of you know, I relocated from Ohio to Florida (and the pay increase was substantial). I did, in fact, make this move through a corporate recruiter with whom I built a four year relationship with.
He is an excellent recruiter, and he has a vast network of contacts. If anyone is interested in speaking with him, you can PM me and I will give you his info.
Most head hunters see us as a cash cow, considering they make about a 30% commission on our placement. Some that I spoke with were not very astute in the area of water/wastewater, they were just trying to make a buck.
I am not trying to make this sound like a sales pitch, but I do have first hand knowledge of well the recruiter I worked with worked out for me (and he drops me a line every noe\w and again to see how it is going).
Just my 2-cents.
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BigBen
I may find myself in that boat. I really like where I am, but they don't even seem to be too excited about the prospect of a pay increase for the PE.
I'll probably be one of those people who wait a few months and then decide what (if any) changes are to be made.
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lev280
Although I don't know the local PR market for CEs. I just feel that $30k/yr is pure abuse. We have a lot of engineers from PR working here in TX.
I am ready to look for new jobs as soon as get my PASS letter. People will look at you with respect with your new standing as a PE (at least in process). It also depends on your actual salary. Right now i am in $30K/yr. Looking for no less than $45K after PASS letter received.
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No new job and no expected bonus or raise. Really taking it to open doors in future if needed.
