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  1. joekm

    Looking for data on a European Alloy

    Agree berkshire, can't do better than a parts/material supplier, thanks. Joe -- Great Spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds -- Albert Einstein
  2. joekm

    Looking for data on a European Alloy

    Asked to size up a repair for a Grob sailplane. Component I need to replace is fabricated from DIN 1.7734.4 seamless tubing. Anyone got info on that specification? Ideal solution is to find a compatible AISI tubing to effect the repair. Thanks Joe -- Great Spirits have always encountered...
  3. joekm

    Where can I find material properties on Rene 220c?

    Any public sources?...anybody have a pdf? Thanks, -- Great Spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds -- Albert Einstein
  4. joekm

    Reasons for leaving

    I would answer that question in as positive a light as you can, something like, "I'm looking for more opportunities for personal/career growth" or something to that effect. Whatever you do, don't slam your former employer or emphasize negative aspects of your prior work environment. In every...
  5. joekm

    Resigning - Do I tell them why?

    Well, I "pulled the trigger" Thanks to all for your advice. In the end, I discovered a couple of things: 1) They are under just as much pressure to "be professional" in their response as I was in resigning (seriously, I was half expecting to be "fired for quitting") 2) Even though I did...
  6. joekm

    Resigning - Do I tell them why?

    Good advice prohammy and, my reputation at prior positions probably did help me get my next gig. However, I don't know if I would ever list this place as a reference for a couple of reasons. One, the turnover rate is fairly high. Secondly, these people will smile at you to your face and rip...
  7. joekm

    Resigning - Do I tell them why?

    Ok, I think some good point were made about it being ultimately pointless to point out any problems as I'm leaving. So, I'll go with something like this: =========== I have recently been contacted by a nearby aircraft modification facility who asked if I would be interested in becomming their...
  8. joekm

    Resigning - Do I tell them why?

    Good advice guys, thanks....sometimes, the smartest thing is knowing when you need "another pair of eyes" to look it over. -- Great Spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds -- Albert Einstein
  9. joekm

    Resigning - Do I tell them why?

    In the past, when I've resigned, it's been driven by things like severe reduction in health care, or just normal career growth move. While it is a career growth move in this case, the main reason I was even looking is because these guys didn't seem to know what to do with me. I sucked it up...
  10. joekm

    Keeping ahead of the obsolescence curve

    "Presentation is everything" as they say...startling facts about the future along with statements that there are more people in China and India than in the US....all of it accompanied by ominous music. This presentation is designed to elicit an emotional response...but falls short of supporting...
  11. joekm

    Your Thought On "Planners"

    If you are using a PDA or Planner to actually assist you with orgainizing your life work as opposed to a "Geektoy", then yeah, it's worthwhile. One thing that I find particularly useful is that, since the planner stays with me, I can used it to organize both my personal and professional lives...
  12. joekm

    Garage Built Project

    It's a bad photo, but, at first glance, it doesn't look like a 110 lb structure. I'm also not believing that an 8 HP lawnmower engine will get it off the ground. Also, a decent prop will probably eat up your $400 cost estimate right there. I could be wrong....but it looks fishy to me. --...
  13. joekm

    Engineer working as an Engineering Technician

    That's pretty close to what I did. I couldn't get work as an aircraft engineer so I wound up working as an aircraft mechanic for a while. During that period, I also went to school in the evenings to get my Master's degree. Earlier comments in this thread said that your first job may tend to...
  14. joekm

    Being Effective When Management Isn't?

    MedicineEng: You are correct...my mistake, he was a general, but Shogun, of course, is Japanese. -- Great Spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds -- Albert Einstein
  15. joekm

    Being Effective When Management Isn't?

    One other thing zdas04, you said there was a manager that you once worked for that you all highly respected, but her group did not turn a profit. Are you saying that her people skills were the cause of the lack of profit? It seems to me that you are arguing your points by anecdotes. --...
  16. joekm

    Being Effective When Management Isn't?

    Making money under a specific manager might be a valid measure of effectiveness of that manager, but profitability - I.e. - how *much* money he makes, is a better measure. Loosing talent will effect your bottom line, it's just not as visible. Just like driving your car with low tire pressure...
  17. joekm

    Being Effective When Management Isn't?

    Well, my apologies if I mis-understood you zdas04. cousinK, I don't know if micro-management is the problem here...more the opposite, I can't get anybody to consistently communicate what they need, when they need it, or what internal standards/proceedures they need me to follow. Further...
  18. joekm

    Being Effective When Management Isn't?

    Actually zdas04, let's try a more "bottom line" example. Furthermore, just to maintain perspective, I'll pick an example other than my present employer. A former co-worker of mine, and possibly one of the best modelers/draftsmen I know, recently had his employer switch from their current...
  19. joekm

    Being Effective When Management Isn't?

    zdas04: I would concur with your definition of effective management. However, it appears you may be making some inappropriate assumptions about me. Let's say, for example that a project manager has been required by his manager to provide a listing of critical task with deadlines that...
  20. joekm

    Being Effective When Management Isn't?

    cousink: I'd be the "new guy", although I'm coming on a year at this point. I have made progress, partly by doing some of the things you've suggested. Although, some of the people here who seem most effective are also the most reviled by their co-workers. The turnover rate here is pretty...

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