Random Topics 3.1

[LyceeFruit PE]

Yeah, it's funny, because most people are like, "It's a license!  I mean, what did it cost, like $1k and some paperwork?" and then get confused when I burst into laughter and cry myself to sleep for the next five days.  Interestingly enough, my dad who is a teacher totally understand where I am coming from with the PE.  NYS is a bit crazy with all licenses, not just the PE, so when I was explaining all the backup I needed and studying he was really on my side.  I'm lucky because where I am now my supervisor is a PE in numerous states (did stuff for USACE before going to the VA), so he understands the whole PE-thing.

It is snowing in Indy, but nothing serious.  I'm actually...surprised at how bad Midwesterners drive in the snow?  Last night we had some heavy weight snow, maybe an inch, but it was wet stuff I'm used to, and people were driving so slow.  It was 37.  It wasn't freezing.  Little Corolla was letting me squeeze through and zip by as the huge trucks loomed.  I want more snow!  

@Master slacker/ @RBHeadge PE, I figured the license would give me the leg-up on a couple of jobs/show I can be serious.  We'll see how it works out in the future for me!  Still trying to decide if I want to attempt for reciprocity for Indiana, and have the two stamps, or just stick with NY.

@RBHeadge PE Yesssssssss.  I knew the SLRP was going to mean I owed taxes, but I was hoping they took out enough when they distributed it!!!  I was wrong!!!  I don't owe a crazy amount, maybe $1k spread over Indiana, NY, and federal, but I was hoping to get close to $0 owed like last year.  Def happier to have that loan amount go down, though, so I'm not complaining too much.

Over the saga of me taking the PE, I've spent over 7k$ on it. and that's a rough estimate. and not including the costs i've incured since passing. 

i've got architect friends who get the struggle lol 

 

[LyceeFruit PE]

With a notary public or a witness. (But I’m not sure if PE’s usually go through one when they stamp a document)

not in my company.

though one of the states I'm applying for comity in, i need a notary. thankfully one of my coworkers is also a notary 

 

[LyceeFruit PE]

my NCEES record is finally ready to transmit!!!! 

 

[ChebyshevII PE PMP]

my NCEES record is finally ready to transmit!!!! 

 

I will never not be happy for you!

 

[LyceeFruit PE]

Thanks @ChebyshevII PE!

 

[txjennah PE]

Just got Rage Against the Machine tickets, untz untz untz untz untz untz untz

 

[JayKay PE]

Depends. You don't *need* the license for Indiana, so getting licensed there is just more money, paperwork, and time. But getting licensed there makes it ethcially cleaner when using PE after your name. Many boards aren't finicky about public sector employees using PE when licensed out of state because they can't actually offer their services to the public. But there are a few boards that are really strict about it. I don't know where Indiana falls on that spectrum.

For me, I'm licensed in Maryland, physically work in Virginia, but my W2 and business card says I work in DC. I probably should get licensed in DC, but for now I just have fine print on my business card.

You may be able to talk to HR about getting that changed. They're supposed to give you an option. In practice though, they just do what they want.

Yeah, I don't think Indiana is the strictest of states when it comes to licensing, but I'll look more into it.

As for talking to HR...I'm going to lay low and off their radar until my 52 weeks is done and my chief can spring a GS-12 PD on them for me to get promoted without losing incentives.  That is way more important to me right now.

...Also, I spoke too soon about my cruise 3-4-2.  Turns out we're prob cancelling because my sister just got a huge promotion at work (she's now head of equipment for the DEP) and taking off almost an entire month after starting a new job is prob not great.  And my dad is giving up a solid gig at a longstanding place to do this, which would be $2k down the drain.  I think I'll just do an Icelandic horseback riding vacation instead, which should be fine.

 

[LyceeFruit PE]

tbh going to Iceland  sounds way better than a cruise 

 

[JayKay PE]

tbh going to Iceland  sounds way better than a cruise 

Cruise was going to stop in Iceland/it was a nice way to just experience before doing a full vacation there, but I might just see if I can get my family to do a riding tour/non-riding tour with me in Iceland.  I want to tolt and this will be a way of letting my mom experience the springs?

 

[LyceeFruit PE]

I assumed cruise was more of the stereotypical warm places type cruise lol 

but not being stuck on a boat always wins over being on a boat in my book lol 

 

[RBHeadge PE]

Cruise was going to stop in Iceland/it was a nice way to just experience before doing a full vacation there, but I might just see if I can get my family to do a riding tour/non-riding tour with me in Iceland.  I want to tolt and this will be a way of letting my mom experience the springs?

Was this a Transatlantic to Ireland, with stops in Greenland and Iceland? Mrs Headge and I took a very serious look at those itineraries. Ultimately it was too long, with too little time at any one place of interest to justify it. We'd rather just fly to Iceland for a week, with a side trip to Greenland, and do a separate week-long trip to Ireland and GB. More time and flexibility at the places that matter.

tbh going to Iceland  sounds way better than a cruise 

It is! Iceland is beautiful. Great tourism infrastructure. So much to do. The language isn't... easy... but nearly everyone speaks a little English and it's easy to navigate. We want to go back! I look for deals every few months.

I assumed cruise was more of the stereotypical warm places type cruise lol 

but not being stuck on a boat always wins over being on a boat in my book lol 

Most cruises go to warm places. But they sail all over the world. I've been to some very cold and rough places on a cruise ship. Mrs. Headge and I had a snowball fight on the sundeck a few years ago.

I agree that not being stuck on the boat is generally a good thing. But OTOH for some cruises the ship IS the destination.

 

[txjennah PE]

Oh man I wanna go to Iceland! It sounds so cool!

 

[Orchid PE]

If it's anything like this, I'd move there if the Mrs was ok with it.

 

[JayKay PE]

Was this a Transatlantic to Ireland, with stops in Greenland and Iceland? Mrs Headge and I took a very serious look at those itineraries. Ultimately it was too long, with too little time at any one place of interest to justify it. We'd rather just fly to Iceland for a week, with a side trip to Greenland, and do a separate week-long trip to Ireland and GB. More time and flexibility at the places that matter.

It is! Iceland is beautiful. Great tourism infrastructure. So much to do. The language isn't... easy... but nearly everyone speaks a little English and it's easy to navigate. We want to go back! I look for deals every few months.

Yeah, transatlantic from NYC to Dover, UK.  I wanted to just check out the ports and then I usually return for a longer trip (what I did with Barcelona and the Azores when I did my last transatlantic.  I already have an Iceland tour picked out (just need to annoy my sister/rest of family about it):  https://www.equitours.com/horseback-riding/discover-iceland/

But then again, this might be a sign for me to finally buckle down and start riding again/get prepped to attempt an African riding safari?

 

[tj_PE]

Over the saga of me taking the PE, I've spent over 7k$ on it. and that's a rough estimate. and not including the costs i've incured since passing. 

i've got architect friends who get the struggle lol 

i am an architect and a pe

..someday in the next decade also an se

i get the struggle. 

 

[tj_PE]

Oh man I wanna go to Iceland! It sounds so cool!

HHC 2030?

 

[tj_PE]

Yeah, transatlantic from NYC to Dover, UK.  I wanted to just check out the ports and then I usually return for a longer trip (what I did with Barcelona and the Azores when I did my last transatlantic.  I already have an Iceland tour picked out (just need to annoy my sister/rest of family about it):  https://www.equitours.com/horseback-riding/discover-iceland/

But then again, this might be a sign for me to finally buckle down and start riding again/get prepped to attempt an African riding safari?

i'm ZAing but not horseback in august!

 

[RBHeadge PE]

Oh man I wanna go to Iceland! It sounds so cool!

Go! It is! Mrs Headge and I have been all over the world. It's in our top ten list.

Yeah, transatlantic from NYC to Dover, UK.  I wanted to just check out the ports and then I usually return for a longer trip (what I did with Barcelona and the Azores when I did my last transatlantic.  I already have an Iceland tour picked out (just need to annoy my sister/rest of family about it):  https://www.equitours.com/horseback-riding/discover-iceland/

https://www.icelandair.com/vacations/

You're welcome.

They're not offering any special packages right now. But honestly, you can just to the basic "golden circle and northern lights" package and plan the free days on your own.

When we go back, we'll probably do a simple flight/hotel package, rent a car, do some guides tours where needed, but do the rest on our own.

But then again, this might be a sign for me to finally buckle down and start riding again/get prepped to attempt an African riding safari?

I wouldn't read it that way.

I read it as a sign that your should go horseback riding in Iceland AND do a horseback riding safari in Africa... soon.

 

[LyceeFruit PE]

i am an architect and a pe

..someday in the next decade also an se

i get the struggle. 

woof

 

[JayKay PE]

HHC 2030?

HHC 2030: The Final Frontier (aka: JK will be the only single party and everyone else will be attempting to wingman me.  It'll be delightful).