"I have a buddy"
"I have a buddy"
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Am I the only one who can't stand these four words or any other sentence with the word buddy in it. I don't know if other engineering disciplines have the same problem with buddies but it gets really annoying. 99.9% of the projects never go anywhere and if they do the buddy thinks he should be paying minimum wage for engineering services.





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The usual scenario is a house remodel that involves me only designing one beam and one footing. Since my fee was low for that, then everyone thinks I can do additions, etc for 3 cents a square foot.
The definition of a structural engineer: overdesign by a factor of 1.999, instead of the usual 2.
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B.E.
You are judged not by what you know, but by what you can do.
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I've not had many people try the "buddy job" routine, and the few times this happened I've pointed out that if I charge less than what the job costs, my insurance will roast me or not cover the liability for the job.
Anyone who keeps trying after you explain the onerous and incredible level of liability we face in our work has just shown you that they couldn't care less about you. Cut the loss and count yourself lucky for the free information.
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A doctor and a lawyer were attending a cocktail party when the doctor was approached by a man who asked advice on how to handle his ulcer.
The doctor mumbled some medical advice, then turned to the lawyer and asked, "How do you handle the situation when you are asked for advice during a social function?" "Just send a bill for such advice" replied the lawyer.
On the next morning the doctor arrived at his surgery and issued the ulcer-stricken man a $50 bill. That afternoon he received a $100 bill from the lawyer.
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The definition of a structural engineer: overdesign by a factor of 1.999, instead of the usual 2.
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My turn to GMTO: Just met with my lawyer today in order to edit (ie: Review) our company's new contract, which I wrote, the law firm modified a few clauses, met with me for thirty minutes, upon which I was advised the bill would be "around $500". I expect a $700 bill in the mail shortly. lol...
I really can't complain at all, they've been very good to us over the years. Just a timely comment!
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So then, do you have your own personal "My Buddy" doll at your desk?
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
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The definition of a structural engineer: overdesign by a factor of 1.999, instead of the usual 2.
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Really? Cash deal, on $600? Nevermind the value in terms of my license, my business, etc, etc, but ON $600???? *sigh*
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdximU6Ao00
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Just so long as we didn't slong her again... *evil smiles*
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Y'all better be nice to me or I'll start singing the Gummi Bears theme song. Or the Smurfs. Or Muppet Babies. Pick your poison.
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