EngineerDave,
That's great that they offered you part-time employment. A part-time engineering job is a rare opportunity. Although, a Research Assistant position for your grad school also comes to mind.
If you do some part-time work for your old company, make sure you keep your studies...
Negotiate for a higher salary, first. If you don't get anywhere, then go for the relo package. Its better to get few thousand in salary than a one time shot of compensation.
Good luck!
I had a similar situation but it was with my immediate boss. He wanted me to work late even though I was extremely tired. I told him in a profesional manner that I had everything ready for the parts arrival that night and there wasn't a need for me to be there. That wasn't the right thing to...
Thanks everyone for your help so far. All comments are very valuable.
Right now my opportunities are limited because I have been away from engineering since 1998. Also, some companies have the concern that I’ve had my own business. As Tygerdawg pointed out, today’s economy is a big factor...
They realize your are dressing for the INTERVIEW not the position. The degree to which attire matters can depend on the company and the position. The title Technician can mean mechanic but can also mean junior engineer. An interview for a mechanic may not require a suit whereas for junior...
I have 14 years of experience in mfg. engineering with the last 2 yrs. as Dir. of Quality but left industry in 1998 to purchase a marina with a partner. It was a rare opportunity and a great management learning experience. We did well with the business and the approx. 14 employees. I sold my...
Thanks sayeeprasadr and Stanweld,
Very interesting. Okay so the aluminum based ones work as far as being weldable. Now, how good are they for corrosion resistance? Months, years? The Bloxide says extended periods and that is before heating.
I found on another message board that U-Pol Weld#2...
I am restoring a classic car and will be Mig welding new steel sheet metal after cutting away the old rusted metal. Some will be lap joint plug welds and would like to protect between the lap seams from long term corrosion as best as possible. I've found a few companies that make a weld-thru...
