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Human: Fellow Mechanical Engineers: How do you justify your choice to yourself to stay in mechanical design when the market is so amazing in tech? I don't know if this is a rant, question, or cry for help. I don't mean to say any one profession is beneath another, or that one brings value where another does not because we all contribute one way or another. A bit of background: I'm a fresh grad and mech designer in a good position in an exciting job with a good work environment. I did not have a bad day at work or anything so that's not what's causing this existential crisis. More it's that I was asked if I knew anyone looking for work in a tech company, then had a peak at the job descriptions. Flex hours, extra maternity/paternity leave, paid volunteering time, paid exercise time, subsidized meals, 100% health coverage, work from home options. I asked about work culture out of curiosity: "supportive management, very understanding, easy options for growth, don't work more than 40 hrs a week." On top of that, an entry salary pays 20-30% higher than what I make now (which isn't small potatoes). That's not to say these things don't exist in the mech eng world - I'm sure some companies have similar options. The thing is, this is not just at one company in tech. Every single tech company has these, from small teams to massive conglomerates. If you get a job with these benefits in ME, you are lucky. But in tech? It's just SOP. Don't like your boss? Jump to the next company over. Every person I know in tech has never had a hard time finding work, and the job market in tech is in fact ALWAYS on fire. On the other hand, I got my job because I have a horseshoe up my ass. I guess my questions to the community are: 1. Fellow young Mechs, how do you justify working in a field that does not have as many opportunities/benefits? For me, it is passion for what I do - I love science, especially engineering physics. But does it outweigh the fact that we are constantly working our asses off for 20% less than what we could be if we spent 6 months in a programming bootcamp? 2. Older Mechs who have stayed/left mech for tech, do you have regrets? Was it better on the other side? I see a lot of mechies with 5-8 years experience making less than 6 figures, while my friends in tech are already well into those numbers. I realise it's not a binary decision. There are ways to improve your standing and stay in mech and be perfectly happy and comfortable. It's just that it seems tech is just right there, one 6 month code bootcamp away from the garden of Eden. Show me I'm wrong, give me your thought, and lemme hear your venting. Again, don't mean to insult anyone's life choices, just trying to gauge what the right moves are. Assistant:

Human: Fellow Mechanical Engineers: How do you justify your choice to yourself to stay in mechanical design when the market is so amazing in tech? I don't know if this is a rant, question, or cry for help. I don't mean to say any one profession is beneath another, or that one brings value where another does not because we all contribute one way or another. A bit of background: I'm a fresh grad and mech designer in a good position in an exciting job with a good work environment. I did not have a bad day at work or anything so that's not what's causing this existential crisis. More it's that I was asked if I knew anyone looking for work in a tech company, then had a peak at the job descriptions. Flex hours, extra maternity/paternity leave, paid volunteering time, paid exercise time, subsidized meals, 100% health coverage, work from home options. I asked about work culture out of curiosity: "supportive management, very understanding, easy options for growth, don't work more than 40 hrs a week." On top of that, an entry salary pays 20-30% higher than what I make now (which isn't small potatoes). That's not to say these things don't exist in the mech eng world - I'm sure some companies have similar options. The thing is, this is not just at one company in tech. Every single tech company has these, from small teams to massive conglomerates. If you get a job with these benefits in ME, you are lucky. But in tech? It's just SOP. Don't like your boss? Jump to the next company over. Every person I know in tech has never had a hard time finding work, and the job market in tech is in fact ALWAYS on fire. On the other hand, I got my job because I have a horseshoe up my ass. I guess my questions to the community are: 1. Fellow young Mechs, how do you justify working in a field that does not have as many opportunities/benefits? For me, it is passion for what I do - I love science, especially engineering physics. But does it outweigh the fact that we are constantly working our asses off for 20% less than what we could be if we spent 6 months in a programming bootcamp? 2. Older Mechs who have stayed/left mech for tech, do you have regrets? Was it better on the other side? I see a lot of mechies with 5-8 years experience making less than 6 figures, while my friends in tech are already well into those numbers. I realise it's not a binary decision. There are ways to improve your standing and stay in mech and be perfectly happy and comfortable. It's just that it seems tech is just right there, one 6 month code bootcamp away from the garden of Eden. Show me I'm wrong, give me your thought, and lemme hear your venting. Again, don't mean to insult anyone's life choices, just trying to gauge what the right moves are. Assistant: My government job is stable, well paying enough, and has great work life balance. I like living in Portland, and moving to the Bay Area or Seattle or New York or whatever would present certain legal problems that aren't worth the hassle. And I like what I do.

Human: Fellow Mechanical Engineers: How do you justify your choice to yourself to stay in mechanical design when the market is so amazing in tech? I don't know if this is a rant, question, or cry for help. I don't mean to say any one profession is beneath another, or that one brings value where another does not because we all contribute one way or another. A bit of background: I'm a fresh grad and mech designer in a good position in an exciting job with a good work environment. I did not have a bad day at work or anything so that's not what's causing this existential crisis. More it's that I was asked if I knew anyone looking for work in a tech company, then had a peak at the job descriptions. Flex hours, extra maternity/paternity leave, paid volunteering time, paid exercise time, subsidized meals, 100% health coverage, work from home options. I asked about work culture out of curiosity: "supportive management, very understanding, easy options for growth, don't work more than 40 hrs a week." On top of that, an entry salary pays 20-30% higher than what I make now (which isn't small potatoes). That's not to say these things don't exist in the mech eng world - I'm sure some companies have similar options. The thing is, this is not just at one company in tech. Every single tech company has these, from small teams to massive conglomerates. If you get a job with these benefits in ME, you are lucky. But in tech? It's just SOP. Don't like your boss? Jump to the next company over. Every person I know in tech has never had a hard time finding work, and the job market in tech is in fact ALWAYS on fire. On the other hand, I got my job because I have a horseshoe up my ass. I guess my questions to the community are: 1. Fellow young Mechs, how do you justify working in a field that does not have as many opportunities/benefits? For me, it is passion for what I do - I love science, especially engineering physics. But does it outweigh the fact that we are constantly working our asses off for 20% less than what we could be if we spent 6 months in a programming bootcamp? 2. Older Mechs who have stayed/left mech for tech, do you have regrets? Was it better on the other side? I see a lot of mechies with 5-8 years experience making less than 6 figures, while my friends in tech are already well into those numbers. I realise it's not a binary decision. There are ways to improve your standing and stay in mech and be perfectly happy and comfortable. It's just that it seems tech is just right there, one 6 month code bootcamp away from the garden of Eden. Show me I'm wrong, give me your thought, and lemme hear your venting. Again, don't mean to insult anyone's life choices, just trying to gauge what the right moves are. Assistant: Tech companies also hire mechanical engineers for mechanical engineering type work...

Human: Engineers working in NYC, how much do you make and how is your benefits package? Assistant:

Human: Engineers working in NYC, how much do you make and how is your benefits package? Assistant: Bro people who pick up trash in nyc are making 6 figures yet technical and system engineers in nyc are barely able to break the upper tiers of the 5 figure salary. Stay away from nyc if your an engineer Or IT pro

Human: Engineers working in NYC, how much do you make and how is your benefits package? Assistant: Welll here I was being all sad that all my NYC apps were rejected lol. I got a job in sf instead and made a 60% salary increase 6 months out of college. Cleared the 6 figure mark by a good margin. Look in silicon valley instead

Human: Engineers working in NYC, how much do you make and how is your benefits package? Assistant:

Human: Engineers working in NYC, how much do you make and how is your benefits package? Assistant: Bro people who pick up trash in nyc are making 6 figures yet technical and system engineers in nyc are barely able to break the upper tiers of the 5 figure salary. Stay away from nyc if your an engineer Or IT pro

Human: Engineers working in NYC, how much do you make and how is your benefits package? Assistant: Check the Jersey side. Salaries may be better. My junior engineers with wet ink on diplomas make $60k to start. People keep looking in the city and I have a total of 9 openings right across the River. Id kill for a decent MEP guy who can lead a team. Never mind the bridge, civil, rail, electric openings.

Human: Engineers working in NYC, how much do you make and how is your benefits package? Assistant:

Human: Engineers working in NYC, how much do you make and how is your benefits package? Assistant: Welll here I was being all sad that all my NYC apps were rejected lol. I got a job in sf instead and made a 60% salary increase 6 months out of college. Cleared the 6 figure mark by a good margin. Look in silicon valley instead

Human: Engineers working in NYC, how much do you make and how is your benefits package? Assistant: Check the Jersey side. Salaries may be better. My junior engineers with wet ink on diplomas make $60k to start. People keep looking in the city and I have a total of 9 openings right across the River. Id kill for a decent MEP guy who can lead a team. Never mind the bridge, civil, rail, electric openings.

Human: What is the most ridiculous thing you've had to bring to life after it was promised? So I know that engineers can cop a lot of hate from people that have to maintain the stuff that's designed. But on the other flipside, I'm highly interested in automation, electric cars, etc. As a result I also see things from companies like SpaceX. And there's a good chunk of the industry that exists on Vapourware that sales guys dream, but seems tangibly impossible. So it made me wonder, what are some (obviously gotta keep specifics intact) stories of things that were promised by a sales guy/ceo/whoever....and then they came to you and said "Just make it work" Assistant:

Human: What is the most ridiculous thing you've had to bring to life after it was promised? So I know that engineers can cop a lot of hate from people that have to maintain the stuff that's designed. But on the other flipside, I'm highly interested in automation, electric cars, etc. As a result I also see things from companies like SpaceX. And there's a good chunk of the industry that exists on Vapourware that sales guys dream, but seems tangibly impossible. So it made me wonder, what are some (obviously gotta keep specifics intact) stories of things that were promised by a sales guy/ceo/whoever....and then they came to you and said "Just make it work" Assistant: We mad to make a machine where if the part failed an inspection it ejected the part into a locked box. We couldn't trust people not to just build up the bad part into an assembly which would have been a huge safety issue to the consumer

Human: What is the most ridiculous thing you've had to bring to life after it was promised? So I know that engineers can cop a lot of hate from people that have to maintain the stuff that's designed. But on the other flipside, I'm highly interested in automation, electric cars, etc. As a result I also see things from companies like SpaceX. And there's a good chunk of the industry that exists on Vapourware that sales guys dream, but seems tangibly impossible. So it made me wonder, what are some (obviously gotta keep specifics intact) stories of things that were promised by a sales guy/ceo/whoever....and then they came to you and said "Just make it work" Assistant: A <1 cc/rev gerotor pump that was 80-90% efficient while delivering 100 bar pressure from -40°C to 150°C. The pump elements needed to be <$2 together and could not be matched sets. The efficiency target was impossible from the start. Hit 100 bar when 30°C with matched sets that cost about $100 each. Oil was too thin above 30°C.

Human: What is the most ridiculous thing you've had to bring to life after it was promised? So I know that engineers can cop a lot of hate from people that have to maintain the stuff that's designed. But on the other flipside, I'm highly interested in automation, electric cars, etc. As a result I also see things from companies like SpaceX. And there's a good chunk of the industry that exists on Vapourware that sales guys dream, but seems tangibly impossible. So it made me wonder, what are some (obviously gotta keep specifics intact) stories of things that were promised by a sales guy/ceo/whoever....and then they came to you and said "Just make it work" Assistant:

Human: What is the most ridiculous thing you've had to bring to life after it was promised? So I know that engineers can cop a lot of hate from people that have to maintain the stuff that's designed. But on the other flipside, I'm highly interested in automation, electric cars, etc. As a result I also see things from companies like SpaceX. And there's a good chunk of the industry that exists on Vapourware that sales guys dream, but seems tangibly impossible. So it made me wonder, what are some (obviously gotta keep specifics intact) stories of things that were promised by a sales guy/ceo/whoever....and then they came to you and said "Just make it work" Assistant: We mad to make a machine where if the part failed an inspection it ejected the part into a locked box. We couldn't trust people not to just build up the bad part into an assembly which would have been a huge safety issue to the consumer

Human: What is the most ridiculous thing you've had to bring to life after it was promised? So I know that engineers can cop a lot of hate from people that have to maintain the stuff that's designed. But on the other flipside, I'm highly interested in automation, electric cars, etc. As a result I also see things from companies like SpaceX. And there's a good chunk of the industry that exists on Vapourware that sales guys dream, but seems tangibly impossible. So it made me wonder, what are some (obviously gotta keep specifics intact) stories of things that were promised by a sales guy/ceo/whoever....and then they came to you and said "Just make it work" Assistant: Me with my team. A diesel fuel tank facility for a thermal energy plant. The ridiculousness starts from the remote location of the plant, the ongoing design process/planning that the owner wants to be parallel with the actual construction and a third-party inspector on our throaths. That was 2 years ago. Still thinking about how we survived on that project.

Human: What is the most ridiculous thing you've had to bring to life after it was promised? So I know that engineers can cop a lot of hate from people that have to maintain the stuff that's designed. But on the other flipside, I'm highly interested in automation, electric cars, etc. As a result I also see things from companies like SpaceX. And there's a good chunk of the industry that exists on Vapourware that sales guys dream, but seems tangibly impossible. So it made me wonder, what are some (obviously gotta keep specifics intact) stories of things that were promised by a sales guy/ceo/whoever....and then they came to you and said "Just make it work" Assistant:

Human: What is the most ridiculous thing you've had to bring to life after it was promised? So I know that engineers can cop a lot of hate from people that have to maintain the stuff that's designed. But on the other flipside, I'm highly interested in automation, electric cars, etc. As a result I also see things from companies like SpaceX. And there's a good chunk of the industry that exists on Vapourware that sales guys dream, but seems tangibly impossible. So it made me wonder, what are some (obviously gotta keep specifics intact) stories of things that were promised by a sales guy/ceo/whoever....and then they came to you and said "Just make it work" Assistant: A <1 cc/rev gerotor pump that was 80-90% efficient while delivering 100 bar pressure from -40°C to 150°C. The pump elements needed to be <$2 together and could not be matched sets. The efficiency target was impossible from the start. Hit 100 bar when 30°C with matched sets that cost about $100 each. Oil was too thin above 30°C.

Human: What is the most ridiculous thing you've had to bring to life after it was promised? So I know that engineers can cop a lot of hate from people that have to maintain the stuff that's designed. But on the other flipside, I'm highly interested in automation, electric cars, etc. As a result I also see things from companies like SpaceX. And there's a good chunk of the industry that exists on Vapourware that sales guys dream, but seems tangibly impossible. So it made me wonder, what are some (obviously gotta keep specifics intact) stories of things that were promised by a sales guy/ceo/whoever....and then they came to you and said "Just make it work" Assistant: Me with my team. A diesel fuel tank facility for a thermal energy plant. The ridiculousness starts from the remote location of the plant, the ongoing design process/planning that the owner wants to be parallel with the actual construction and a third-party inspector on our throaths. That was 2 years ago. Still thinking about how we survived on that project.

Human: How did you figure out what industry you want to work in? Still a recent graduate and I’m casting a large net of job applications and see what sticks, but I never really figured out what I wanted to do as an engineer. As mentioned in the title: How did any of you guys figure out what industry you wanted to be in? Unfortunately I don’t have internship experience to influence my decision, so I’m stuck in a rut. Assistant:

Human: How did you figure out what industry you want to work in? Still a recent graduate and I’m casting a large net of job applications and see what sticks, but I never really figured out what I wanted to do as an engineer. As mentioned in the title: How did any of you guys figure out what industry you wanted to be in? Unfortunately I don’t have internship experience to influence my decision, so I’m stuck in a rut. Assistant: I launched my first model rocket when I was 8. 35 years later, I work on rockets.

Human: How did you figure out what industry you want to work in? Still a recent graduate and I’m casting a large net of job applications and see what sticks, but I never really figured out what I wanted to do as an engineer. As mentioned in the title: How did any of you guys figure out what industry you wanted to be in? Unfortunately I don’t have internship experience to influence my decision, so I’m stuck in a rut. Assistant: I didn’t. I just worked wherever I got a job and had good job security. I do dislike my job slightly, but not enough to leave.

Human: How did you figure out what industry you want to work in? Still a recent graduate and I’m casting a large net of job applications and see what sticks, but I never really figured out what I wanted to do as an engineer. As mentioned in the title: How did any of you guys figure out what industry you wanted to be in? Unfortunately I don’t have internship experience to influence my decision, so I’m stuck in a rut. Assistant:

Human: How did you figure out what industry you want to work in? Still a recent graduate and I’m casting a large net of job applications and see what sticks, but I never really figured out what I wanted to do as an engineer. As mentioned in the title: How did any of you guys figure out what industry you wanted to be in? Unfortunately I don’t have internship experience to influence my decision, so I’m stuck in a rut. Assistant: I launched my first model rocket when I was 8. 35 years later, I work on rockets.

Human: How did you figure out what industry you want to work in? Still a recent graduate and I’m casting a large net of job applications and see what sticks, but I never really figured out what I wanted to do as an engineer. As mentioned in the title: How did any of you guys figure out what industry you wanted to be in? Unfortunately I don’t have internship experience to influence my decision, so I’m stuck in a rut. Assistant: Alot of research and self reflection. Then a ton of work to set myself up for that role. Talk to anyone who will listen about their work. Though it's alot of work it's way easier to specify yourself to stand out in a niche market than try to apply to every job with "engineer" in the title.

Human: How did you figure out what industry you want to work in? Still a recent graduate and I’m casting a large net of job applications and see what sticks, but I never really figured out what I wanted to do as an engineer. As mentioned in the title: How did any of you guys figure out what industry you wanted to be in? Unfortunately I don’t have internship experience to influence my decision, so I’m stuck in a rut. Assistant:

Human: How did you figure out what industry you want to work in? Still a recent graduate and I’m casting a large net of job applications and see what sticks, but I never really figured out what I wanted to do as an engineer. As mentioned in the title: How did any of you guys figure out what industry you wanted to be in? Unfortunately I don’t have internship experience to influence my decision, so I’m stuck in a rut. Assistant: I didn’t. I just worked wherever I got a job and had good job security. I do dislike my job slightly, but not enough to leave.

Human: How did you figure out what industry you want to work in? Still a recent graduate and I’m casting a large net of job applications and see what sticks, but I never really figured out what I wanted to do as an engineer. As mentioned in the title: How did any of you guys figure out what industry you wanted to be in? Unfortunately I don’t have internship experience to influence my decision, so I’m stuck in a rut. Assistant: Alot of research and self reflection. Then a ton of work to set myself up for that role. Talk to anyone who will listen about their work. Though it's alot of work it's way easier to specify yourself to stand out in a niche market than try to apply to every job with "engineer" in the title.

Human: Is there any location on say an RV where a wind turbine generator could be mounted and utilized when in motion where the additional drag of the turbine would be so minimal that the output electricity would be a net gain? My thoughts are specifically in applications where the drag of say a large bus traveling down the highway where the front has almost zero aerodynamics since it's basically a moving brick - has a turbine mounted in front where it is really not generating additional drag and instead of the wind from motion being deflected in all directions and forward it could re-use some of that wasted energy to spin a turbine generating electricity. Does this have any merit whatsoever? Assistant:

Human: Is there any location on say an RV where a wind turbine generator could be mounted and utilized when in motion where the additional drag of the turbine would be so minimal that the output electricity would be a net gain? My thoughts are specifically in applications where the drag of say a large bus traveling down the highway where the front has almost zero aerodynamics since it's basically a moving brick - has a turbine mounted in front where it is really not generating additional drag and instead of the wind from motion being deflected in all directions and forward it could re-use some of that wasted energy to spin a turbine generating electricity. Does this have any merit whatsoever? Assistant: Nope. We can not break the laws of thermodynamics, sorry.

Human: Is there any location on say an RV where a wind turbine generator could be mounted and utilized when in motion where the additional drag of the turbine would be so minimal that the output electricity would be a net gain? My thoughts are specifically in applications where the drag of say a large bus traveling down the highway where the front has almost zero aerodynamics since it's basically a moving brick - has a turbine mounted in front where it is really not generating additional drag and instead of the wind from motion being deflected in all directions and forward it could re-use some of that wasted energy to spin a turbine generating electricity. Does this have any merit whatsoever? Assistant: The idea has no merit. But if you need power, just get a heavy duty alternator on your tow truck. It's a standard option, actually. It will be MUCH more efficient than your turbine idea.

Human: Is there any location on say an RV where a wind turbine generator could be mounted and utilized when in motion where the additional drag of the turbine would be so minimal that the output electricity would be a net gain? My thoughts are specifically in applications where the drag of say a large bus traveling down the highway where the front has almost zero aerodynamics since it's basically a moving brick - has a turbine mounted in front where it is really not generating additional drag and instead of the wind from motion being deflected in all directions and forward it could re-use some of that wasted energy to spin a turbine generating electricity. Does this have any merit whatsoever? Assistant:

Human: Is there any location on say an RV where a wind turbine generator could be mounted and utilized when in motion where the additional drag of the turbine would be so minimal that the output electricity would be a net gain? My thoughts are specifically in applications where the drag of say a large bus traveling down the highway where the front has almost zero aerodynamics since it's basically a moving brick - has a turbine mounted in front where it is really not generating additional drag and instead of the wind from motion being deflected in all directions and forward it could re-use some of that wasted energy to spin a turbine generating electricity. Does this have any merit whatsoever? Assistant: Nope. We can not break the laws of thermodynamics, sorry.

Human: Is there any location on say an RV where a wind turbine generator could be mounted and utilized when in motion where the additional drag of the turbine would be so minimal that the output electricity would be a net gain? My thoughts are specifically in applications where the drag of say a large bus traveling down the highway where the front has almost zero aerodynamics since it's basically a moving brick - has a turbine mounted in front where it is really not generating additional drag and instead of the wind from motion being deflected in all directions and forward it could re-use some of that wasted energy to spin a turbine generating electricity. Does this have any merit whatsoever? Assistant: See this link for details In all seriousness, I think every engineer has had this idea or similar cross their mind, but fundamentally, you need to understand, in your system, where the source of the energy is coming from.

Human: Is there any location on say an RV where a wind turbine generator could be mounted and utilized when in motion where the additional drag of the turbine would be so minimal that the output electricity would be a net gain? My thoughts are specifically in applications where the drag of say a large bus traveling down the highway where the front has almost zero aerodynamics since it's basically a moving brick - has a turbine mounted in front where it is really not generating additional drag and instead of the wind from motion being deflected in all directions and forward it could re-use some of that wasted energy to spin a turbine generating electricity. Does this have any merit whatsoever? Assistant:

Human: Is there any location on say an RV where a wind turbine generator could be mounted and utilized when in motion where the additional drag of the turbine would be so minimal that the output electricity would be a net gain? My thoughts are specifically in applications where the drag of say a large bus traveling down the highway where the front has almost zero aerodynamics since it's basically a moving brick - has a turbine mounted in front where it is really not generating additional drag and instead of the wind from motion being deflected in all directions and forward it could re-use some of that wasted energy to spin a turbine generating electricity. Does this have any merit whatsoever? Assistant: The idea has no merit. But if you need power, just get a heavy duty alternator on your tow truck. It's a standard option, actually. It will be MUCH more efficient than your turbine idea.

Human: Is there any location on say an RV where a wind turbine generator could be mounted and utilized when in motion where the additional drag of the turbine would be so minimal that the output electricity would be a net gain? My thoughts are specifically in applications where the drag of say a large bus traveling down the highway where the front has almost zero aerodynamics since it's basically a moving brick - has a turbine mounted in front where it is really not generating additional drag and instead of the wind from motion being deflected in all directions and forward it could re-use some of that wasted energy to spin a turbine generating electricity. Does this have any merit whatsoever? Assistant: See this link for details In all seriousness, I think every engineer has had this idea or similar cross their mind, but fundamentally, you need to understand, in your system, where the source of the energy is coming from.

Human: Engineering degree at 31. Is it too late? I'm 31 and have completed about 3/5 of my bachelors in Mathematics in my early 20s. Did not finish due to life circumstances and poor decisions. Currently working as a pizza delivery driver. I'm highly intelligent and received As in Calc 1-3, Linear Algebra 1&2, Physics 1&2, and Chemistry. I've also taken Probability, Operations Research, some programming, etc. I'm looking for feedback regarding the feasibility of beginning a career in Engineering, and more specifically Aerospace. How likely is a 34 year old college grad with little real world experience to be seriously considered? . Assistant:

Human: Engineering degree at 31. Is it too late? I'm 31 and have completed about 3/5 of my bachelors in Mathematics in my early 20s. Did not finish due to life circumstances and poor decisions. Currently working as a pizza delivery driver. I'm highly intelligent and received As in Calc 1-3, Linear Algebra 1&2, Physics 1&2, and Chemistry. I've also taken Probability, Operations Research, some programming, etc. I'm looking for feedback regarding the feasibility of beginning a career in Engineering, and more specifically Aerospace. How likely is a 34 year old college grad with little real world experience to be seriously considered? . Assistant: Imagine 9 years from now when you are turning 40. You can either be a 40 year old with 6 years of job experience as and engineer. Or a 40 year old still deciding if you are too old to go back to school. Also at my job we had an intern, still in school who was in his 30s and he was GREAT, his age and maturity made him way better to work with than the 20 year olds with the same amount of schooling. I would definitely hire a fresh grad in his 30s over one in their 20s given otherwise the same experience.

Human: Engineering degree at 31. Is it too late? I'm 31 and have completed about 3/5 of my bachelors in Mathematics in my early 20s. Did not finish due to life circumstances and poor decisions. Currently working as a pizza delivery driver. I'm highly intelligent and received As in Calc 1-3, Linear Algebra 1&2, Physics 1&2, and Chemistry. I've also taken Probability, Operations Research, some programming, etc. I'm looking for feedback regarding the feasibility of beginning a career in Engineering, and more specifically Aerospace. How likely is a 34 year old college grad with little real world experience to be seriously considered? . Assistant: We have five guys working in my department who all earned their engineering degrees in their 30s. All are quality engineers and no one batted an eye. In fact, it shows a lot of ambition and is thought highly of.

Human: Engineering degree at 31. Is it too late? I'm 31 and have completed about 3/5 of my bachelors in Mathematics in my early 20s. Did not finish due to life circumstances and poor decisions. Currently working as a pizza delivery driver. I'm highly intelligent and received As in Calc 1-3, Linear Algebra 1&2, Physics 1&2, and Chemistry. I've also taken Probability, Operations Research, some programming, etc. I'm looking for feedback regarding the feasibility of beginning a career in Engineering, and more specifically Aerospace. How likely is a 34 year old college grad with little real world experience to be seriously considered? . Assistant:

Human: Engineering degree at 31. Is it too late? I'm 31 and have completed about 3/5 of my bachelors in Mathematics in my early 20s. Did not finish due to life circumstances and poor decisions. Currently working as a pizza delivery driver. I'm highly intelligent and received As in Calc 1-3, Linear Algebra 1&2, Physics 1&2, and Chemistry. I've also taken Probability, Operations Research, some programming, etc. I'm looking for feedback regarding the feasibility of beginning a career in Engineering, and more specifically Aerospace. How likely is a 34 year old college grad with little real world experience to be seriously considered? . Assistant: Imagine 9 years from now when you are turning 40. You can either be a 40 year old with 6 years of job experience as and engineer. Or a 40 year old still deciding if you are too old to go back to school. Also at my job we had an intern, still in school who was in his 30s and he was GREAT, his age and maturity made him way better to work with than the 20 year olds with the same amount of schooling. I would definitely hire a fresh grad in his 30s over one in their 20s given otherwise the same experience.

Human: Engineering degree at 31. Is it too late? I'm 31 and have completed about 3/5 of my bachelors in Mathematics in my early 20s. Did not finish due to life circumstances and poor decisions. Currently working as a pizza delivery driver. I'm highly intelligent and received As in Calc 1-3, Linear Algebra 1&2, Physics 1&2, and Chemistry. I've also taken Probability, Operations Research, some programming, etc. I'm looking for feedback regarding the feasibility of beginning a career in Engineering, and more specifically Aerospace. How likely is a 34 year old college grad with little real world experience to be seriously considered? . Assistant: You'll be fine, but realize that a lot has happened with your learning abilities since your early 20's. New concepts won't be as easy to grasp anymore. You'll very likely need to work harder to learn the same material.

Human: Engineering degree at 31. Is it too late? I'm 31 and have completed about 3/5 of my bachelors in Mathematics in my early 20s. Did not finish due to life circumstances and poor decisions. Currently working as a pizza delivery driver. I'm highly intelligent and received As in Calc 1-3, Linear Algebra 1&2, Physics 1&2, and Chemistry. I've also taken Probability, Operations Research, some programming, etc. I'm looking for feedback regarding the feasibility of beginning a career in Engineering, and more specifically Aerospace. How likely is a 34 year old college grad with little real world experience to be seriously considered? . Assistant:

Human: Engineering degree at 31. Is it too late? I'm 31 and have completed about 3/5 of my bachelors in Mathematics in my early 20s. Did not finish due to life circumstances and poor decisions. Currently working as a pizza delivery driver. I'm highly intelligent and received As in Calc 1-3, Linear Algebra 1&2, Physics 1&2, and Chemistry. I've also taken Probability, Operations Research, some programming, etc. I'm looking for feedback regarding the feasibility of beginning a career in Engineering, and more specifically Aerospace. How likely is a 34 year old college grad with little real world experience to be seriously considered? . Assistant: We have five guys working in my department who all earned their engineering degrees in their 30s. All are quality engineers and no one batted an eye. In fact, it shows a lot of ambition and is thought highly of.

Human: Engineering degree at 31. Is it too late? I'm 31 and have completed about 3/5 of my bachelors in Mathematics in my early 20s. Did not finish due to life circumstances and poor decisions. Currently working as a pizza delivery driver. I'm highly intelligent and received As in Calc 1-3, Linear Algebra 1&2, Physics 1&2, and Chemistry. I've also taken Probability, Operations Research, some programming, etc. I'm looking for feedback regarding the feasibility of beginning a career in Engineering, and more specifically Aerospace. How likely is a 34 year old college grad with little real world experience to be seriously considered? . Assistant: You'll be fine, but realize that a lot has happened with your learning abilities since your early 20's. New concepts won't be as easy to grasp anymore. You'll very likely need to work harder to learn the same material.

Human: Engineers and engineering students of reddit: what do you wish you had known before entering the field and/or your education path? As someone who will soon be seeking an engineering degree, I am curious to know if there is anything you guys would have liked to know or been prepared for when entering the field. Are there any variables to look out for or consider when choosing where to specialize in the industry? What do you like about your job and conversely what do you not like about it? Assistant:

Human: Engineers and engineering students of reddit: what do you wish you had known before entering the field and/or your education path? As someone who will soon be seeking an engineering degree, I am curious to know if there is anything you guys would have liked to know or been prepared for when entering the field. Are there any variables to look out for or consider when choosing where to specialize in the industry? What do you like about your job and conversely what do you not like about it? Assistant: Work is 90 percent paper work. Thats it no building things. No math problems. Its totally different from school. Money is great though.

Human: Engineers and engineering students of reddit: what do you wish you had known before entering the field and/or your education path? As someone who will soon be seeking an engineering degree, I am curious to know if there is anything you guys would have liked to know or been prepared for when entering the field. Are there any variables to look out for or consider when choosing where to specialize in the industry? What do you like about your job and conversely what do you not like about it? Assistant: That software engineering seems like a better career path compared to mechanical engineering in terms of pay, career development and job opportunities. Basically I wish I knew that before entering some field you better do job market research, or at least look up available positions.

Human: Engineers and engineering students of reddit: what do you wish you had known before entering the field and/or your education path? As someone who will soon be seeking an engineering degree, I am curious to know if there is anything you guys would have liked to know or been prepared for when entering the field. Are there any variables to look out for or consider when choosing where to specialize in the industry? What do you like about your job and conversely what do you not like about it? Assistant:

Human: Engineers and engineering students of reddit: what do you wish you had known before entering the field and/or your education path? As someone who will soon be seeking an engineering degree, I am curious to know if there is anything you guys would have liked to know or been prepared for when entering the field. Are there any variables to look out for or consider when choosing where to specialize in the industry? What do you like about your job and conversely what do you not like about it? Assistant: Work is 90 percent paper work. Thats it no building things. No math problems. Its totally different from school. Money is great though.

Human: Engineers and engineering students of reddit: what do you wish you had known before entering the field and/or your education path? As someone who will soon be seeking an engineering degree, I am curious to know if there is anything you guys would have liked to know or been prepared for when entering the field. Are there any variables to look out for or consider when choosing where to specialize in the industry? What do you like about your job and conversely what do you not like about it? Assistant: That Software was going to pay so much more then Hardware. I didn't love Software but if I'd have known the trajectory I could have worked to carve out the right mix for 30-ish percent more pay.

Human: Engineers and engineering students of reddit: what do you wish you had known before entering the field and/or your education path? As someone who will soon be seeking an engineering degree, I am curious to know if there is anything you guys would have liked to know or been prepared for when entering the field. Are there any variables to look out for or consider when choosing where to specialize in the industry? What do you like about your job and conversely what do you not like about it? Assistant:

Human: Engineers and engineering students of reddit: what do you wish you had known before entering the field and/or your education path? As someone who will soon be seeking an engineering degree, I am curious to know if there is anything you guys would have liked to know or been prepared for when entering the field. Are there any variables to look out for or consider when choosing where to specialize in the industry? What do you like about your job and conversely what do you not like about it? Assistant: That software engineering seems like a better career path compared to mechanical engineering in terms of pay, career development and job opportunities. Basically I wish I knew that before entering some field you better do job market research, or at least look up available positions.

Human: Engineers and engineering students of reddit: what do you wish you had known before entering the field and/or your education path? As someone who will soon be seeking an engineering degree, I am curious to know if there is anything you guys would have liked to know or been prepared for when entering the field. Are there any variables to look out for or consider when choosing where to specialize in the industry? What do you like about your job and conversely what do you not like about it? Assistant: That Software was going to pay so much more then Hardware. I didn't love Software but if I'd have known the trajectory I could have worked to carve out the right mix for 30-ish percent more pay.

Human: What is the coolest idea/solution you have ever come across as an engineer? Assistant:

Human: What is the coolest idea/solution you have ever come across as an engineer? Assistant: This is pretty cool.

Human: What is the coolest idea/solution you have ever come across as an engineer? Assistant: GFCIs. Usually you put a CT around one conductor to measure the current. But to put a single CT around both supply and return conductors to only measure the difference? Stupidly simple, yet almost foolproof.

Human: What is the coolest idea/solution you have ever come across as an engineer? Assistant:

Human: What is the coolest idea/solution you have ever come across as an engineer? Assistant: This is pretty cool.

Human: What is the coolest idea/solution you have ever come across as an engineer? Assistant: Sliced bread

Human: What is the coolest idea/solution you have ever come across as an engineer? Assistant:

Human: What is the coolest idea/solution you have ever come across as an engineer? Assistant: GFCIs. Usually you put a CT around one conductor to measure the current. But to put a single CT around both supply and return conductors to only measure the difference? Stupidly simple, yet almost foolproof.

Human: What is the coolest idea/solution you have ever come across as an engineer? Assistant: Sliced bread

Human: Should I worry about THC drug testing for my potential new engineering job? Hey guys, I just had my first interview with an engineering firm in New York City. Exciting! I have a question however, do I have to worry about drug tests, specifically for Marijuana? I've seen some stuff online about how pre-employment THC tests aren't allowed barring some exceptions. Just wanted to know what you guys knew, thanks! Assistant:

Human: Should I worry about THC drug testing for my potential new engineering job? Hey guys, I just had my first interview with an engineering firm in New York City. Exciting! I have a question however, do I have to worry about drug tests, specifically for Marijuana? I've seen some stuff online about how pre-employment THC tests aren't allowed barring some exceptions. Just wanted to know what you guys knew, thanks! Assistant: Probably. I almost got a Co-op at Bechtel, which would have led to a job making probably around 80K post college, but I failed the piss test. I have since quit smoking weed, but every job I've had since required a drug test, so I recommend quitting. Any job can require drug testing for canabis. America is getting there with canabis laws, but we aren't there yet.

Human: Should I worry about THC drug testing for my potential new engineering job? Hey guys, I just had my first interview with an engineering firm in New York City. Exciting! I have a question however, do I have to worry about drug tests, specifically for Marijuana? I've seen some stuff online about how pre-employment THC tests aren't allowed barring some exceptions. Just wanted to know what you guys knew, thanks! Assistant: A friend of mine was passed over for a co-op at my company (after I recommend him and he was extended and offer) due to marijuana showing up on his test. He was given a second test as well just to give him a chance… but no dice.

Human: Should I worry about THC drug testing for my potential new engineering job? Hey guys, I just had my first interview with an engineering firm in New York City. Exciting! I have a question however, do I have to worry about drug tests, specifically for Marijuana? I've seen some stuff online about how pre-employment THC tests aren't allowed barring some exceptions. Just wanted to know what you guys knew, thanks! Assistant:

Human: Should I worry about THC drug testing for my potential new engineering job? Hey guys, I just had my first interview with an engineering firm in New York City. Exciting! I have a question however, do I have to worry about drug tests, specifically for Marijuana? I've seen some stuff online about how pre-employment THC tests aren't allowed barring some exceptions. Just wanted to know what you guys knew, thanks! Assistant: Probably. I almost got a Co-op at Bechtel, which would have led to a job making probably around 80K post college, but I failed the piss test. I have since quit smoking weed, but every job I've had since required a drug test, so I recommend quitting. Any job can require drug testing for canabis. America is getting there with canabis laws, but we aren't there yet.

Human: Should I worry about THC drug testing for my potential new engineering job? Hey guys, I just had my first interview with an engineering firm in New York City. Exciting! I have a question however, do I have to worry about drug tests, specifically for Marijuana? I've seen some stuff online about how pre-employment THC tests aren't allowed barring some exceptions. Just wanted to know what you guys knew, thanks! Assistant: You're still in the interview stage, so it's still too early. However, if they give you an offer they usually give you a few days to get a urine test (no more than 72 hours). A pretty small gap to cleanse your system of any traces. If you really want this job, stop smoking until you either get the job or they reject you. After that, you're good to go.

Human: Should I worry about THC drug testing for my potential new engineering job? Hey guys, I just had my first interview with an engineering firm in New York City. Exciting! I have a question however, do I have to worry about drug tests, specifically for Marijuana? I've seen some stuff online about how pre-employment THC tests aren't allowed barring some exceptions. Just wanted to know what you guys knew, thanks! Assistant:

Human: Should I worry about THC drug testing for my potential new engineering job? Hey guys, I just had my first interview with an engineering firm in New York City. Exciting! I have a question however, do I have to worry about drug tests, specifically for Marijuana? I've seen some stuff online about how pre-employment THC tests aren't allowed barring some exceptions. Just wanted to know what you guys knew, thanks! Assistant: A friend of mine was passed over for a co-op at my company (after I recommend him and he was extended and offer) due to marijuana showing up on his test. He was given a second test as well just to give him a chance… but no dice.

Human: Should I worry about THC drug testing for my potential new engineering job? Hey guys, I just had my first interview with an engineering firm in New York City. Exciting! I have a question however, do I have to worry about drug tests, specifically for Marijuana? I've seen some stuff online about how pre-employment THC tests aren't allowed barring some exceptions. Just wanted to know what you guys knew, thanks! Assistant: You're still in the interview stage, so it's still too early. However, if they give you an offer they usually give you a few days to get a urine test (no more than 72 hours). A pretty small gap to cleanse your system of any traces. If you really want this job, stop smoking until you either get the job or they reject you. After that, you're good to go.

Human: What are the pros and cons of working in the defense industry? I have heard mixed things about working for a defense contractor, and I was curious to hear some personal experiences. Did you find the work enjoyable? Was the overall experience and pay a positive thing? Assistant:

Human: What are the pros and cons of working in the defense industry? I have heard mixed things about working for a defense contractor, and I was curious to hear some personal experiences. Did you find the work enjoyable? Was the overall experience and pay a positive thing? Assistant: I'm going to add one thing because noone mentioned it already : ethics. Make sure you understand that sometimes, "defense" is a word for "offense". If you are not comfortable with working with stuff that kills people, this may not be the correct field for you. PS: I'm not arguing whether these people deserve to die or not.

Human: What are the pros and cons of working in the defense industry? I have heard mixed things about working for a defense contractor, and I was curious to hear some personal experiences. Did you find the work enjoyable? Was the overall experience and pay a positive thing? Assistant: I'm a DoD employee, the phrase hurry up and wait becomes all you know.

Human: What are the pros and cons of working in the defense industry? I have heard mixed things about working for a defense contractor, and I was curious to hear some personal experiences. Did you find the work enjoyable? Was the overall experience and pay a positive thing? Assistant:

Human: What are the pros and cons of working in the defense industry? I have heard mixed things about working for a defense contractor, and I was curious to hear some personal experiences. Did you find the work enjoyable? Was the overall experience and pay a positive thing? Assistant: I'm going to add one thing because noone mentioned it already : ethics. Make sure you understand that sometimes, "defense" is a word for "offense". If you are not comfortable with working with stuff that kills people, this may not be the correct field for you. PS: I'm not arguing whether these people deserve to die or not.

Human: What are the pros and cons of working in the defense industry? I have heard mixed things about working for a defense contractor, and I was curious to hear some personal experiences. Did you find the work enjoyable? Was the overall experience and pay a positive thing? Assistant: One thing that is sweet about defense is that you get paid for your work. There are strict billing procedures that track how much time is being spent on each project. If you work over time you get paid for it. It’s not like other industries where they expect over time. Con: they will never have lavish work environments like amazon or google because it’s tax payers money.

Human: What are the pros and cons of working in the defense industry? I have heard mixed things about working for a defense contractor, and I was curious to hear some personal experiences. Did you find the work enjoyable? Was the overall experience and pay a positive thing? Assistant:

Human: What are the pros and cons of working in the defense industry? I have heard mixed things about working for a defense contractor, and I was curious to hear some personal experiences. Did you find the work enjoyable? Was the overall experience and pay a positive thing? Assistant: I'm a DoD employee, the phrase hurry up and wait becomes all you know.

Human: What are the pros and cons of working in the defense industry? I have heard mixed things about working for a defense contractor, and I was curious to hear some personal experiences. Did you find the work enjoyable? Was the overall experience and pay a positive thing? Assistant: One thing that is sweet about defense is that you get paid for your work. There are strict billing procedures that track how much time is being spent on each project. If you work over time you get paid for it. It’s not like other industries where they expect over time. Con: they will never have lavish work environments like amazon or google because it’s tax payers money.

Human: What did you do for your final year project? I'm in my final year and would love to get some inspiration. Assistant:

Human: What did you do for your final year project? I'm in my final year and would love to get some inspiration. Assistant: Mine is definitely the lamest. Come up with concepts for a commercial oven, then do pros and cons on these ideas. No analysis or prototyping - just conceptual with some hand calcs Was awesome since it was so easy and made for a blowoff final project. Sucked because it was easy and a blowoff final project.

Human: What did you do for your final year project? I'm in my final year and would love to get some inspiration. Assistant: Built an app + door lock/camera combo that could be applied to any regular knob door. Was able to get final build price down to $30. Very simple and got an A. I don't think our team started working on it proper til like 2 weeks before end of class.

Human: What did you do for your final year project? I'm in my final year and would love to get some inspiration. Assistant:

Human: What did you do for your final year project? I'm in my final year and would love to get some inspiration. Assistant: Mine is definitely the lamest. Come up with concepts for a commercial oven, then do pros and cons on these ideas. No analysis or prototyping - just conceptual with some hand calcs Was awesome since it was so easy and made for a blowoff final project. Sucked because it was easy and a blowoff final project.

Human: What did you do for your final year project? I'm in my final year and would love to get some inspiration. Assistant: Formula Car SAE is a godsend program

Human: What did you do for your final year project? I'm in my final year and would love to get some inspiration. Assistant:

Human: What did you do for your final year project? I'm in my final year and would love to get some inspiration. Assistant: Built an app + door lock/camera combo that could be applied to any regular knob door. Was able to get final build price down to $30. Very simple and got an A. I don't think our team started working on it proper til like 2 weeks before end of class.

Human: What did you do for your final year project? I'm in my final year and would love to get some inspiration. Assistant: Formula Car SAE is a godsend program

Human: Engineers, what do you use to calculate o-ring dimensions at work? Formulas, tables, software, etc. Assistant:

Human: Engineers, what do you use to calculate o-ring dimensions at work? Formulas, tables, software, etc. Assistant: I like the Apple Rubber O-ring calculator.

Human: Engineers, what do you use to calculate o-ring dimensions at work? Formulas, tables, software, etc. Assistant: Mostly by guessing.

Human: Engineers, what do you use to calculate o-ring dimensions at work? Formulas, tables, software, etc. Assistant:

Human: Engineers, what do you use to calculate o-ring dimensions at work? Formulas, tables, software, etc. Assistant: I like the Apple Rubber O-ring calculator.

Human: Engineers, what do you use to calculate o-ring dimensions at work? Formulas, tables, software, etc. Assistant: Call an o-ring company and let them figure it out

Human: Engineers, what do you use to calculate o-ring dimensions at work? Formulas, tables, software, etc. Assistant:

Human: Engineers, what do you use to calculate o-ring dimensions at work? Formulas, tables, software, etc. Assistant: Mostly by guessing.

Human: Engineers, what do you use to calculate o-ring dimensions at work? Formulas, tables, software, etc. Assistant: Call an o-ring company and let them figure it out

Human: My boss died and shuttered the company I was only there 7 weeks. How do I put that on my resume? Assistant:

Human: My boss died and shuttered the company I was only there 7 weeks. How do I put that on my resume? Assistant: I’m sorry, but please apply for unemployment (I’m assuming it’s a be fit where you leave). Even if you don’t “need” it now, you might later and worst case, donate the money to a charity.

Human: My boss died and shuttered the company I was only there 7 weeks. How do I put that on my resume? Assistant: I wouldn’t even put it on your resume if it was 7 weeks. If they ask about the lapse, tell them you worked at the company and it shut down in 7 weeks. I worked for myself in an unrelated industry for a year and got a job without having it on my resume.

Human: My boss died and shuttered the company I was only there 7 weeks. How do I put that on my resume? Assistant:

Human: My boss died and shuttered the company I was only there 7 weeks. How do I put that on my resume? Assistant: I’m sorry, but please apply for unemployment (I’m assuming it’s a be fit where you leave). Even if you don’t “need” it now, you might later and worst case, donate the money to a charity.

Human: My boss died and shuttered the company I was only there 7 weeks. How do I put that on my resume? Assistant: Just list it like your other jobs, then under it you can list your experience as "Bringing bad voodoo to the company resulting in the shuttered of the company and the death of the owner"

Human: My boss died and shuttered the company I was only there 7 weeks. How do I put that on my resume? Assistant:

Human: My boss died and shuttered the company I was only there 7 weeks. How do I put that on my resume? Assistant: I wouldn’t even put it on your resume if it was 7 weeks. If they ask about the lapse, tell them you worked at the company and it shut down in 7 weeks. I worked for myself in an unrelated industry for a year and got a job without having it on my resume.

Human: My boss died and shuttered the company I was only there 7 weeks. How do I put that on my resume? Assistant: Just list it like your other jobs, then under it you can list your experience as "Bringing bad voodoo to the company resulting in the shuttered of the company and the death of the owner"

Human: Anyone know of any good recourses for things like Fusion 360 (Learning) and more detailed component explanations? I’ve had a look around for the past few months and occasionally find a decent site or two but nothing that is really that helpful for being able to understand stuff at a good level? Assistant:

Human: Anyone know of any good recourses for things like Fusion 360 (Learning) and more detailed component explanations? I’ve had a look around for the past few months and occasionally find a decent site or two but nothing that is really that helpful for being able to understand stuff at a good level? Assistant: Start a project and research as you go. You are limiting yourself by looking for a teacher.

Human: Anyone know of any good recourses for things like Fusion 360 (Learning) and more detailed component explanations? I’ve had a look around for the past few months and occasionally find a decent site or two but nothing that is really that helpful for being able to understand stuff at a good level? Assistant: https://youtu.be/A5bc9c3S12g Lars Christensen is a big 360 member. Also NYC CNC.

Human: Anyone know of any good recourses for things like Fusion 360 (Learning) and more detailed component explanations? I’ve had a look around for the past few months and occasionally find a decent site or two but nothing that is really that helpful for being able to understand stuff at a good level? Assistant:

Human: Anyone know of any good recourses for things like Fusion 360 (Learning) and more detailed component explanations? I’ve had a look around for the past few months and occasionally find a decent site or two but nothing that is really that helpful for being able to understand stuff at a good level? Assistant: Start a project and research as you go. You are limiting yourself by looking for a teacher.

Human: Anyone know of any good recourses for things like Fusion 360 (Learning) and more detailed component explanations? I’ve had a look around for the past few months and occasionally find a decent site or two but nothing that is really that helpful for being able to understand stuff at a good level? Assistant: Define "stuff"? Define "good level"?

Human: Anyone know of any good recourses for things like Fusion 360 (Learning) and more detailed component explanations? I’ve had a look around for the past few months and occasionally find a decent site or two but nothing that is really that helpful for being able to understand stuff at a good level? Assistant:

Human: Anyone know of any good recourses for things like Fusion 360 (Learning) and more detailed component explanations? I’ve had a look around for the past few months and occasionally find a decent site or two but nothing that is really that helpful for being able to understand stuff at a good level? Assistant: https://youtu.be/A5bc9c3S12g Lars Christensen is a big 360 member. Also NYC CNC.

Human: Anyone know of any good recourses for things like Fusion 360 (Learning) and more detailed component explanations? I’ve had a look around for the past few months and occasionally find a decent site or two but nothing that is really that helpful for being able to understand stuff at a good level? Assistant: Define "stuff"? Define "good level"?

Human: Controlling a centrifugal pump It's probably really basic and I am just overthinking things, but if I have a centrifugal pump/pump system and I am required to produce a specific flow rate and head. If the rpm is fixed, what is the factor/variable that controls the output of the pump to produce these specific values? Assistant:

Human: Controlling a centrifugal pump It's probably really basic and I am just overthinking things, but if I have a centrifugal pump/pump system and I am required to produce a specific flow rate and head. If the rpm is fixed, what is the factor/variable that controls the output of the pump to produce these specific values? Assistant: You need a VFD. It uses pulse width modulation to turn the incoming 3 phase AC current to DC. Then it uses transistors to modulate the DC current to varying frequency (AC power that varies)

Human: Controlling a centrifugal pump It's probably really basic and I am just overthinking things, but if I have a centrifugal pump/pump system and I am required to produce a specific flow rate and head. If the rpm is fixed, what is the factor/variable that controls the output of the pump to produce these specific values? Assistant: As others have mentioned a throttle valve can be used - but why couldn't you use a drive to control the motor? I'm assuming it's an AC motor and either single or three phase.

Human: Controlling a centrifugal pump It's probably really basic and I am just overthinking things, but if I have a centrifugal pump/pump system and I am required to produce a specific flow rate and head. If the rpm is fixed, what is the factor/variable that controls the output of the pump to produce these specific values? Assistant:

Human: Controlling a centrifugal pump It's probably really basic and I am just overthinking things, but if I have a centrifugal pump/pump system and I am required to produce a specific flow rate and head. If the rpm is fixed, what is the factor/variable that controls the output of the pump to produce these specific values? Assistant: You need a VFD. It uses pulse width modulation to turn the incoming 3 phase AC current to DC. Then it uses transistors to modulate the DC current to varying frequency (AC power that varies)

Human: Controlling a centrifugal pump It's probably really basic and I am just overthinking things, but if I have a centrifugal pump/pump system and I am required to produce a specific flow rate and head. If the rpm is fixed, what is the factor/variable that controls the output of the pump to produce these specific values? Assistant: Orifice or throttling valve

Human: Controlling a centrifugal pump It's probably really basic and I am just overthinking things, but if I have a centrifugal pump/pump system and I am required to produce a specific flow rate and head. If the rpm is fixed, what is the factor/variable that controls the output of the pump to produce these specific values? Assistant:

Human: Controlling a centrifugal pump It's probably really basic and I am just overthinking things, but if I have a centrifugal pump/pump system and I am required to produce a specific flow rate and head. If the rpm is fixed, what is the factor/variable that controls the output of the pump to produce these specific values? Assistant: As others have mentioned a throttle valve can be used - but why couldn't you use a drive to control the motor? I'm assuming it's an AC motor and either single or three phase.

Human: Controlling a centrifugal pump It's probably really basic and I am just overthinking things, but if I have a centrifugal pump/pump system and I am required to produce a specific flow rate and head. If the rpm is fixed, what is the factor/variable that controls the output of the pump to produce these specific values? Assistant: Orifice or throttling valve

Human: How do high speed bullet tracking cameras work? In this gif the camera follows a railgun round that's moving above the speed of sound. Is there some ridiculously fast mirror contraption to track it? Assistant:

Human: How do high speed bullet tracking cameras work? In this gif the camera follows a railgun round that's moving above the speed of sound. Is there some ridiculously fast mirror contraption to track it? Assistant: Pretty much just a mirror thing, yeah. They have a high speed camera pointed at a mirror. The mirror is light and simple, so it's easy to rotate it compared to rotating a high speed camera. They can pre-calculate the trajectory of the projectile and program the mirror to track that.

Human: How do high speed bullet tracking cameras work? In this gif the camera follows a railgun round that's moving above the speed of sound. Is there some ridiculously fast mirror contraption to track it? Assistant: Given how the projectile moves around in the frame, I would guess that that camera is just following a precalculated motion. This is not to say that the camera isn't doing some very interesting things to get the necessary frame rate.

Human: How do high speed bullet tracking cameras work? In this gif the camera follows a railgun round that's moving above the speed of sound. Is there some ridiculously fast mirror contraption to track it? Assistant:

Human: How do high speed bullet tracking cameras work? In this gif the camera follows a railgun round that's moving above the speed of sound. Is there some ridiculously fast mirror contraption to track it? Assistant: Pretty much just a mirror thing, yeah. They have a high speed camera pointed at a mirror. The mirror is light and simple, so it's easy to rotate it compared to rotating a high speed camera. They can pre-calculate the trajectory of the projectile and program the mirror to track that.

Human: How do high speed bullet tracking cameras work? In this gif the camera follows a railgun round that's moving above the speed of sound. Is there some ridiculously fast mirror contraption to track it? Assistant: Here's a little article/video about a vaguely similar device http://phys.org/news/2013-06-ultra-high-camera-ball-tracker-japan.html

Human: How do high speed bullet tracking cameras work? In this gif the camera follows a railgun round that's moving above the speed of sound. Is there some ridiculously fast mirror contraption to track it? Assistant:

Human: How do high speed bullet tracking cameras work? In this gif the camera follows a railgun round that's moving above the speed of sound. Is there some ridiculously fast mirror contraption to track it? Assistant: Given how the projectile moves around in the frame, I would guess that that camera is just following a precalculated motion. This is not to say that the camera isn't doing some very interesting things to get the necessary frame rate.

Human: How do high speed bullet tracking cameras work? In this gif the camera follows a railgun round that's moving above the speed of sound. Is there some ridiculously fast mirror contraption to track it? Assistant: Here's a little article/video about a vaguely similar device http://phys.org/news/2013-06-ultra-high-camera-ball-tracker-japan.html

Human: AMA: Modern Islam Welcome to this AMA which today features a roster of panelists willing and eager to answer your questions on Modern Islam. We will be relaxing the 20-year rule somewhat for this AMA but please don't let this turn into a 9/11 extravaganza. * /u/howstrangeinnocence [Modern Iran | Pahlavi Dynasty](#flair-middleeast): specializes in the cultural and intellectual history of nationalism in nineteenth and twentieth century Iran under the Qajar and Pahlavi dynasties. Having a background in economics, he takes special interest in the development of banking that is consistent with the principles of sharia and its practical application through the development of Islamic economics. * /u/jdryan08 [Modern Middle East](#flair-middleeast): studies the history of the Modern Middle East from 1800 to present with a focus on the Ottoman Empire and Modern Turkey. His dissertation addresses the development of political ideology in the late Ottoman/Early Republican period. As far as religion is concerned, he is interested how secular governments mobilized religion and how modernist Islamic thinkers re-formulated Islamic political thought to fight imperialism and autocracy in the 19th and 20th century. * /u/keyilan [Sinitic Linguistics](#flair-asia): My undergrad work was on Islamic philosophy and my masters (done in China) was Chinese philosophy with emphasis on Islamic thought in China. This was before my switch to linguistics (as per the normal flair). I've recently started research on Chinese Muslims' migration to Taiwan after the civil war. * /u/UrbisPreturbis [Balkans](#flair-europe): Happy to write on Muslim history in the Balkans, particularly national movements (Bosnia, Kosovo, Albania), the relationship between Muslims and non-Muslims in Balkan states, the late Ottoman Empire, urban culture and transformation. **This panelist will join us later today (around 3pm EST / 8pm GMT).** * /u/yodatsracist [Moderator | Comparative Religion](#flair-moderator): studies religion and politics in comparative perspective. His dissertation research is about religion and politics in contemporary Turkey, but is trying to get papers published on the emergence of nationalism and the differing ways states define religion for the purposes of legal recognition. He is in a sociology department rather than a history department so he's way more willing to make broad generalization (a.k.a. "theorize") than most traditionally trained narrative historians. He likes, in Charles Tilly's turn of phrase, "big structures, large processes, huge comparisons". **May or may not also be joining us at some point** * /u/johnleemk [Modern Southeast Asia | Colonialism | U.S. Civil War](#flair-asia): I'm most knowledgeable about the interplay of Islam with politics in Malaysia, as that's where I am from and what my research has focused on. I can speak to a lesser degree about the interplay between Islam and politics in southern Thailand and also Indonesia. * /u/VetMichael [Modern Middle East](#flair-middleeast) **Please note**: our panelists are on different schedules and won't all be online at the same time. But they will get to your questions eventually! **Also**: We'd rather that only people part of the panel answer questions in the AMA. This is not because we assume that you don't know what you're talking about, it's because the point of a Panel AMA is to specifically organise a particular group to answer questions. Assistant:

Human: AMA: Modern Islam Welcome to this AMA which today features a roster of panelists willing and eager to answer your questions on Modern Islam. We will be relaxing the 20-year rule somewhat for this AMA but please don't let this turn into a 9/11 extravaganza. * /u/howstrangeinnocence [Modern Iran | Pahlavi Dynasty](#flair-middleeast): specializes in the cultural and intellectual history of nationalism in nineteenth and twentieth century Iran under the Qajar and Pahlavi dynasties. Having a background in economics, he takes special interest in the development of banking that is consistent with the principles of sharia and its practical application through the development of Islamic economics. * /u/jdryan08 [Modern Middle East](#flair-middleeast): studies the history of the Modern Middle East from 1800 to present with a focus on the Ottoman Empire and Modern Turkey. His dissertation addresses the development of political ideology in the late Ottoman/Early Republican period. As far as religion is concerned, he is interested how secular governments mobilized religion and how modernist Islamic thinkers re-formulated Islamic political thought to fight imperialism and autocracy in the 19th and 20th century. * /u/keyilan [Sinitic Linguistics](#flair-asia): My undergrad work was on Islamic philosophy and my masters (done in China) was Chinese philosophy with emphasis on Islamic thought in China. This was before my switch to linguistics (as per the normal flair). I've recently started research on Chinese Muslims' migration to Taiwan after the civil war. * /u/UrbisPreturbis [Balkans](#flair-europe): Happy to write on Muslim history in the Balkans, particularly national movements (Bosnia, Kosovo, Albania), the relationship between Muslims and non-Muslims in Balkan states, the late Ottoman Empire, urban culture and transformation. **This panelist will join us later today (around 3pm EST / 8pm GMT).** * /u/yodatsracist [Moderator | Comparative Religion](#flair-moderator): studies religion and politics in comparative perspective. His dissertation research is about religion and politics in contemporary Turkey, but is trying to get papers published on the emergence of nationalism and the differing ways states define religion for the purposes of legal recognition. He is in a sociology department rather than a history department so he's way more willing to make broad generalization (a.k.a. "theorize") than most traditionally trained narrative historians. He likes, in Charles Tilly's turn of phrase, "big structures, large processes, huge comparisons". **May or may not also be joining us at some point** * /u/johnleemk [Modern Southeast Asia | Colonialism | U.S. Civil War](#flair-asia): I'm most knowledgeable about the interplay of Islam with politics in Malaysia, as that's where I am from and what my research has focused on. I can speak to a lesser degree about the interplay between Islam and politics in southern Thailand and also Indonesia. * /u/VetMichael [Modern Middle East](#flair-middleeast) **Please note**: our panelists are on different schedules and won't all be online at the same time. But they will get to your questions eventually! **Also**: We'd rather that only people part of the panel answer questions in the AMA. This is not because we assume that you don't know what you're talking about, it's because the point of a Panel AMA is to specifically organise a particular group to answer questions. Assistant: My lay perception is that Islamic countries have fewer large independent companies than non-Islamic countries. I.e., For majority-Islamic countries I can't think of analogues for companies like Sony (Japan), Samsung (Korea), Mercedes-Benz (Germany), Nestle (Switzerland), McDonalds (USA), Barclay's (UK), and so on. Companies like Saudi Aramco are prominent but not independent of the government. 1. Is my perception accurate? 2. If so, what are the reasons for the difference?

Human: AMA: Modern Islam Welcome to this AMA which today features a roster of panelists willing and eager to answer your questions on Modern Islam. We will be relaxing the 20-year rule somewhat for this AMA but please don't let this turn into a 9/11 extravaganza. * /u/howstrangeinnocence [Modern Iran | Pahlavi Dynasty](#flair-middleeast): specializes in the cultural and intellectual history of nationalism in nineteenth and twentieth century Iran under the Qajar and Pahlavi dynasties. Having a background in economics, he takes special interest in the development of banking that is consistent with the principles of sharia and its practical application through the development of Islamic economics. * /u/jdryan08 [Modern Middle East](#flair-middleeast): studies the history of the Modern Middle East from 1800 to present with a focus on the Ottoman Empire and Modern Turkey. His dissertation addresses the development of political ideology in the late Ottoman/Early Republican period. As far as religion is concerned, he is interested how secular governments mobilized religion and how modernist Islamic thinkers re-formulated Islamic political thought to fight imperialism and autocracy in the 19th and 20th century. * /u/keyilan [Sinitic Linguistics](#flair-asia): My undergrad work was on Islamic philosophy and my masters (done in China) was Chinese philosophy with emphasis on Islamic thought in China. This was before my switch to linguistics (as per the normal flair). I've recently started research on Chinese Muslims' migration to Taiwan after the civil war. * /u/UrbisPreturbis [Balkans](#flair-europe): Happy to write on Muslim history in the Balkans, particularly national movements (Bosnia, Kosovo, Albania), the relationship between Muslims and non-Muslims in Balkan states, the late Ottoman Empire, urban culture and transformation. **This panelist will join us later today (around 3pm EST / 8pm GMT).** * /u/yodatsracist [Moderator | Comparative Religion](#flair-moderator): studies religion and politics in comparative perspective. His dissertation research is about religion and politics in contemporary Turkey, but is trying to get papers published on the emergence of nationalism and the differing ways states define religion for the purposes of legal recognition. He is in a sociology department rather than a history department so he's way more willing to make broad generalization (a.k.a. "theorize") than most traditionally trained narrative historians. He likes, in Charles Tilly's turn of phrase, "big structures, large processes, huge comparisons". **May or may not also be joining us at some point** * /u/johnleemk [Modern Southeast Asia | Colonialism | U.S. Civil War](#flair-asia): I'm most knowledgeable about the interplay of Islam with politics in Malaysia, as that's where I am from and what my research has focused on. I can speak to a lesser degree about the interplay between Islam and politics in southern Thailand and also Indonesia. * /u/VetMichael [Modern Middle East](#flair-middleeast) **Please note**: our panelists are on different schedules and won't all be online at the same time. But they will get to your questions eventually! **Also**: We'd rather that only people part of the panel answer questions in the AMA. This is not because we assume that you don't know what you're talking about, it's because the point of a Panel AMA is to specifically organise a particular group to answer questions. Assistant: What is the opinion on Turkey in the islamic Middle East? Has it become more favorable since its secularisation after the fall of the Ottoman empire? Also, what is the history of the ideology/theology behind Al Qaeda? I understand radical Wahhabism and Qutbism have had an important impact, but I'm looking for additionnal details/further reading on the matter. Thanks to all of you!

Human: AMA: Modern Islam Welcome to this AMA which today features a roster of panelists willing and eager to answer your questions on Modern Islam. We will be relaxing the 20-year rule somewhat for this AMA but please don't let this turn into a 9/11 extravaganza. * /u/howstrangeinnocence [Modern Iran | Pahlavi Dynasty](#flair-middleeast): specializes in the cultural and intellectual history of nationalism in nineteenth and twentieth century Iran under the Qajar and Pahlavi dynasties. Having a background in economics, he takes special interest in the development of banking that is consistent with the principles of sharia and its practical application through the development of Islamic economics. * /u/jdryan08 [Modern Middle East](#flair-middleeast): studies the history of the Modern Middle East from 1800 to present with a focus on the Ottoman Empire and Modern Turkey. His dissertation addresses the development of political ideology in the late Ottoman/Early Republican period. As far as religion is concerned, he is interested how secular governments mobilized religion and how modernist Islamic thinkers re-formulated Islamic political thought to fight imperialism and autocracy in the 19th and 20th century. * /u/keyilan [Sinitic Linguistics](#flair-asia): My undergrad work was on Islamic philosophy and my masters (done in China) was Chinese philosophy with emphasis on Islamic thought in China. This was before my switch to linguistics (as per the normal flair). I've recently started research on Chinese Muslims' migration to Taiwan after the civil war. * /u/UrbisPreturbis [Balkans](#flair-europe): Happy to write on Muslim history in the Balkans, particularly national movements (Bosnia, Kosovo, Albania), the relationship between Muslims and non-Muslims in Balkan states, the late Ottoman Empire, urban culture and transformation. **This panelist will join us later today (around 3pm EST / 8pm GMT).** * /u/yodatsracist [Moderator | Comparative Religion](#flair-moderator): studies religion and politics in comparative perspective. His dissertation research is about religion and politics in contemporary Turkey, but is trying to get papers published on the emergence of nationalism and the differing ways states define religion for the purposes of legal recognition. He is in a sociology department rather than a history department so he's way more willing to make broad generalization (a.k.a. "theorize") than most traditionally trained narrative historians. He likes, in Charles Tilly's turn of phrase, "big structures, large processes, huge comparisons". **May or may not also be joining us at some point** * /u/johnleemk [Modern Southeast Asia | Colonialism | U.S. Civil War](#flair-asia): I'm most knowledgeable about the interplay of Islam with politics in Malaysia, as that's where I am from and what my research has focused on. I can speak to a lesser degree about the interplay between Islam and politics in southern Thailand and also Indonesia. * /u/VetMichael [Modern Middle East](#flair-middleeast) **Please note**: our panelists are on different schedules and won't all be online at the same time. But they will get to your questions eventually! **Also**: We'd rather that only people part of the panel answer questions in the AMA. This is not because we assume that you don't know what you're talking about, it's because the point of a Panel AMA is to specifically organise a particular group to answer questions. Assistant:

Human: AMA: Modern Islam Welcome to this AMA which today features a roster of panelists willing and eager to answer your questions on Modern Islam. We will be relaxing the 20-year rule somewhat for this AMA but please don't let this turn into a 9/11 extravaganza. * /u/howstrangeinnocence [Modern Iran | Pahlavi Dynasty](#flair-middleeast): specializes in the cultural and intellectual history of nationalism in nineteenth and twentieth century Iran under the Qajar and Pahlavi dynasties. Having a background in economics, he takes special interest in the development of banking that is consistent with the principles of sharia and its practical application through the development of Islamic economics. * /u/jdryan08 [Modern Middle East](#flair-middleeast): studies the history of the Modern Middle East from 1800 to present with a focus on the Ottoman Empire and Modern Turkey. His dissertation addresses the development of political ideology in the late Ottoman/Early Republican period. As far as religion is concerned, he is interested how secular governments mobilized religion and how modernist Islamic thinkers re-formulated Islamic political thought to fight imperialism and autocracy in the 19th and 20th century. * /u/keyilan [Sinitic Linguistics](#flair-asia): My undergrad work was on Islamic philosophy and my masters (done in China) was Chinese philosophy with emphasis on Islamic thought in China. This was before my switch to linguistics (as per the normal flair). I've recently started research on Chinese Muslims' migration to Taiwan after the civil war. * /u/UrbisPreturbis [Balkans](#flair-europe): Happy to write on Muslim history in the Balkans, particularly national movements (Bosnia, Kosovo, Albania), the relationship between Muslims and non-Muslims in Balkan states, the late Ottoman Empire, urban culture and transformation. **This panelist will join us later today (around 3pm EST / 8pm GMT).** * /u/yodatsracist [Moderator | Comparative Religion](#flair-moderator): studies religion and politics in comparative perspective. His dissertation research is about religion and politics in contemporary Turkey, but is trying to get papers published on the emergence of nationalism and the differing ways states define religion for the purposes of legal recognition. He is in a sociology department rather than a history department so he's way more willing to make broad generalization (a.k.a. "theorize") than most traditionally trained narrative historians. He likes, in Charles Tilly's turn of phrase, "big structures, large processes, huge comparisons". **May or may not also be joining us at some point** * /u/johnleemk [Modern Southeast Asia | Colonialism | U.S. Civil War](#flair-asia): I'm most knowledgeable about the interplay of Islam with politics in Malaysia, as that's where I am from and what my research has focused on. I can speak to a lesser degree about the interplay between Islam and politics in southern Thailand and also Indonesia. * /u/VetMichael [Modern Middle East](#flair-middleeast) **Please note**: our panelists are on different schedules and won't all be online at the same time. But they will get to your questions eventually! **Also**: We'd rather that only people part of the panel answer questions in the AMA. This is not because we assume that you don't know what you're talking about, it's because the point of a Panel AMA is to specifically organise a particular group to answer questions. Assistant: My lay perception is that Islamic countries have fewer large independent companies than non-Islamic countries. I.e., For majority-Islamic countries I can't think of analogues for companies like Sony (Japan), Samsung (Korea), Mercedes-Benz (Germany), Nestle (Switzerland), McDonalds (USA), Barclay's (UK), and so on. Companies like Saudi Aramco are prominent but not independent of the government. 1. Is my perception accurate? 2. If so, what are the reasons for the difference?

Human: AMA: Modern Islam Welcome to this AMA which today features a roster of panelists willing and eager to answer your questions on Modern Islam. We will be relaxing the 20-year rule somewhat for this AMA but please don't let this turn into a 9/11 extravaganza. * /u/howstrangeinnocence [Modern Iran | Pahlavi Dynasty](#flair-middleeast): specializes in the cultural and intellectual history of nationalism in nineteenth and twentieth century Iran under the Qajar and Pahlavi dynasties. Having a background in economics, he takes special interest in the development of banking that is consistent with the principles of sharia and its practical application through the development of Islamic economics. * /u/jdryan08 [Modern Middle East](#flair-middleeast): studies the history of the Modern Middle East from 1800 to present with a focus on the Ottoman Empire and Modern Turkey. His dissertation addresses the development of political ideology in the late Ottoman/Early Republican period. As far as religion is concerned, he is interested how secular governments mobilized religion and how modernist Islamic thinkers re-formulated Islamic political thought to fight imperialism and autocracy in the 19th and 20th century. * /u/keyilan [Sinitic Linguistics](#flair-asia): My undergrad work was on Islamic philosophy and my masters (done in China) was Chinese philosophy with emphasis on Islamic thought in China. This was before my switch to linguistics (as per the normal flair). I've recently started research on Chinese Muslims' migration to Taiwan after the civil war. * /u/UrbisPreturbis [Balkans](#flair-europe): Happy to write on Muslim history in the Balkans, particularly national movements (Bosnia, Kosovo, Albania), the relationship between Muslims and non-Muslims in Balkan states, the late Ottoman Empire, urban culture and transformation. **This panelist will join us later today (around 3pm EST / 8pm GMT).** * /u/yodatsracist [Moderator | Comparative Religion](#flair-moderator): studies religion and politics in comparative perspective. His dissertation research is about religion and politics in contemporary Turkey, but is trying to get papers published on the emergence of nationalism and the differing ways states define religion for the purposes of legal recognition. He is in a sociology department rather than a history department so he's way more willing to make broad generalization (a.k.a. "theorize") than most traditionally trained narrative historians. He likes, in Charles Tilly's turn of phrase, "big structures, large processes, huge comparisons". **May or may not also be joining us at some point** * /u/johnleemk [Modern Southeast Asia | Colonialism | U.S. Civil War](#flair-asia): I'm most knowledgeable about the interplay of Islam with politics in Malaysia, as that's where I am from and what my research has focused on. I can speak to a lesser degree about the interplay between Islam and politics in southern Thailand and also Indonesia. * /u/VetMichael [Modern Middle East](#flair-middleeast) **Please note**: our panelists are on different schedules and won't all be online at the same time. But they will get to your questions eventually! **Also**: We'd rather that only people part of the panel answer questions in the AMA. This is not because we assume that you don't know what you're talking about, it's because the point of a Panel AMA is to specifically organise a particular group to answer questions. Assistant: How did Islam spread towards south east asian countries like Malaysia? I understand the Moors spread to countries like Sri Lanka thru trade, did that also extend to eastern countries?

Human: AMA: Modern Islam Welcome to this AMA which today features a roster of panelists willing and eager to answer your questions on Modern Islam. We will be relaxing the 20-year rule somewhat for this AMA but please don't let this turn into a 9/11 extravaganza. * /u/howstrangeinnocence [Modern Iran | Pahlavi Dynasty](#flair-middleeast): specializes in the cultural and intellectual history of nationalism in nineteenth and twentieth century Iran under the Qajar and Pahlavi dynasties. Having a background in economics, he takes special interest in the development of banking that is consistent with the principles of sharia and its practical application through the development of Islamic economics. * /u/jdryan08 [Modern Middle East](#flair-middleeast): studies the history of the Modern Middle East from 1800 to present with a focus on the Ottoman Empire and Modern Turkey. His dissertation addresses the development of political ideology in the late Ottoman/Early Republican period. As far as religion is concerned, he is interested how secular governments mobilized religion and how modernist Islamic thinkers re-formulated Islamic political thought to fight imperialism and autocracy in the 19th and 20th century. * /u/keyilan [Sinitic Linguistics](#flair-asia): My undergrad work was on Islamic philosophy and my masters (done in China) was Chinese philosophy with emphasis on Islamic thought in China. This was before my switch to linguistics (as per the normal flair). I've recently started research on Chinese Muslims' migration to Taiwan after the civil war. * /u/UrbisPreturbis [Balkans](#flair-europe): Happy to write on Muslim history in the Balkans, particularly national movements (Bosnia, Kosovo, Albania), the relationship between Muslims and non-Muslims in Balkan states, the late Ottoman Empire, urban culture and transformation. **This panelist will join us later today (around 3pm EST / 8pm GMT).** * /u/yodatsracist [Moderator | Comparative Religion](#flair-moderator): studies religion and politics in comparative perspective. His dissertation research is about religion and politics in contemporary Turkey, but is trying to get papers published on the emergence of nationalism and the differing ways states define religion for the purposes of legal recognition. He is in a sociology department rather than a history department so he's way more willing to make broad generalization (a.k.a. "theorize") than most traditionally trained narrative historians. He likes, in Charles Tilly's turn of phrase, "big structures, large processes, huge comparisons". **May or may not also be joining us at some point** * /u/johnleemk [Modern Southeast Asia | Colonialism | U.S. Civil War](#flair-asia): I'm most knowledgeable about the interplay of Islam with politics in Malaysia, as that's where I am from and what my research has focused on. I can speak to a lesser degree about the interplay between Islam and politics in southern Thailand and also Indonesia. * /u/VetMichael [Modern Middle East](#flair-middleeast) **Please note**: our panelists are on different schedules and won't all be online at the same time. But they will get to your questions eventually! **Also**: We'd rather that only people part of the panel answer questions in the AMA. This is not because we assume that you don't know what you're talking about, it's because the point of a Panel AMA is to specifically organise a particular group to answer questions. Assistant:

Human: AMA: Modern Islam Welcome to this AMA which today features a roster of panelists willing and eager to answer your questions on Modern Islam. We will be relaxing the 20-year rule somewhat for this AMA but please don't let this turn into a 9/11 extravaganza. * /u/howstrangeinnocence [Modern Iran | Pahlavi Dynasty](#flair-middleeast): specializes in the cultural and intellectual history of nationalism in nineteenth and twentieth century Iran under the Qajar and Pahlavi dynasties. Having a background in economics, he takes special interest in the development of banking that is consistent with the principles of sharia and its practical application through the development of Islamic economics. * /u/jdryan08 [Modern Middle East](#flair-middleeast): studies the history of the Modern Middle East from 1800 to present with a focus on the Ottoman Empire and Modern Turkey. His dissertation addresses the development of political ideology in the late Ottoman/Early Republican period. As far as religion is concerned, he is interested how secular governments mobilized religion and how modernist Islamic thinkers re-formulated Islamic political thought to fight imperialism and autocracy in the 19th and 20th century. * /u/keyilan [Sinitic Linguistics](#flair-asia): My undergrad work was on Islamic philosophy and my masters (done in China) was Chinese philosophy with emphasis on Islamic thought in China. This was before my switch to linguistics (as per the normal flair). I've recently started research on Chinese Muslims' migration to Taiwan after the civil war. * /u/UrbisPreturbis [Balkans](#flair-europe): Happy to write on Muslim history in the Balkans, particularly national movements (Bosnia, Kosovo, Albania), the relationship between Muslims and non-Muslims in Balkan states, the late Ottoman Empire, urban culture and transformation. **This panelist will join us later today (around 3pm EST / 8pm GMT).** * /u/yodatsracist [Moderator | Comparative Religion](#flair-moderator): studies religion and politics in comparative perspective. His dissertation research is about religion and politics in contemporary Turkey, but is trying to get papers published on the emergence of nationalism and the differing ways states define religion for the purposes of legal recognition. He is in a sociology department rather than a history department so he's way more willing to make broad generalization (a.k.a. "theorize") than most traditionally trained narrative historians. He likes, in Charles Tilly's turn of phrase, "big structures, large processes, huge comparisons". **May or may not also be joining us at some point** * /u/johnleemk [Modern Southeast Asia | Colonialism | U.S. Civil War](#flair-asia): I'm most knowledgeable about the interplay of Islam with politics in Malaysia, as that's where I am from and what my research has focused on. I can speak to a lesser degree about the interplay between Islam and politics in southern Thailand and also Indonesia. * /u/VetMichael [Modern Middle East](#flair-middleeast) **Please note**: our panelists are on different schedules and won't all be online at the same time. But they will get to your questions eventually! **Also**: We'd rather that only people part of the panel answer questions in the AMA. This is not because we assume that you don't know what you're talking about, it's because the point of a Panel AMA is to specifically organise a particular group to answer questions. Assistant: What is the opinion on Turkey in the islamic Middle East? Has it become more favorable since its secularisation after the fall of the Ottoman empire? Also, what is the history of the ideology/theology behind Al Qaeda? I understand radical Wahhabism and Qutbism have had an important impact, but I'm looking for additionnal details/further reading on the matter. Thanks to all of you!

Human: AMA: Modern Islam Welcome to this AMA which today features a roster of panelists willing and eager to answer your questions on Modern Islam. We will be relaxing the 20-year rule somewhat for this AMA but please don't let this turn into a 9/11 extravaganza. * /u/howstrangeinnocence [Modern Iran | Pahlavi Dynasty](#flair-middleeast): specializes in the cultural and intellectual history of nationalism in nineteenth and twentieth century Iran under the Qajar and Pahlavi dynasties. Having a background in economics, he takes special interest in the development of banking that is consistent with the principles of sharia and its practical application through the development of Islamic economics. * /u/jdryan08 [Modern Middle East](#flair-middleeast): studies the history of the Modern Middle East from 1800 to present with a focus on the Ottoman Empire and Modern Turkey. His dissertation addresses the development of political ideology in the late Ottoman/Early Republican period. As far as religion is concerned, he is interested how secular governments mobilized religion and how modernist Islamic thinkers re-formulated Islamic political thought to fight imperialism and autocracy in the 19th and 20th century. * /u/keyilan [Sinitic Linguistics](#flair-asia): My undergrad work was on Islamic philosophy and my masters (done in China) was Chinese philosophy with emphasis on Islamic thought in China. This was before my switch to linguistics (as per the normal flair). I've recently started research on Chinese Muslims' migration to Taiwan after the civil war. * /u/UrbisPreturbis [Balkans](#flair-europe): Happy to write on Muslim history in the Balkans, particularly national movements (Bosnia, Kosovo, Albania), the relationship between Muslims and non-Muslims in Balkan states, the late Ottoman Empire, urban culture and transformation. **This panelist will join us later today (around 3pm EST / 8pm GMT).** * /u/yodatsracist [Moderator | Comparative Religion](#flair-moderator): studies religion and politics in comparative perspective. His dissertation research is about religion and politics in contemporary Turkey, but is trying to get papers published on the emergence of nationalism and the differing ways states define religion for the purposes of legal recognition. He is in a sociology department rather than a history department so he's way more willing to make broad generalization (a.k.a. "theorize") than most traditionally trained narrative historians. He likes, in Charles Tilly's turn of phrase, "big structures, large processes, huge comparisons". **May or may not also be joining us at some point** * /u/johnleemk [Modern Southeast Asia | Colonialism | U.S. Civil War](#flair-asia): I'm most knowledgeable about the interplay of Islam with politics in Malaysia, as that's where I am from and what my research has focused on. I can speak to a lesser degree about the interplay between Islam and politics in southern Thailand and also Indonesia. * /u/VetMichael [Modern Middle East](#flair-middleeast) **Please note**: our panelists are on different schedules and won't all be online at the same time. But they will get to your questions eventually! **Also**: We'd rather that only people part of the panel answer questions in the AMA. This is not because we assume that you don't know what you're talking about, it's because the point of a Panel AMA is to specifically organise a particular group to answer questions. Assistant: How did Islam spread towards south east asian countries like Malaysia? I understand the Moors spread to countries like Sri Lanka thru trade, did that also extend to eastern countries?

Human: We often refer to our long-ago ancestors as 'cavemen'. But how common has living in caves ever been? Assistant:

Human: We often refer to our long-ago ancestors as 'cavemen'. But how common has living in caves ever been? Assistant: You may also get some information about this from r/Anthropology, given that most "cavemen" (and "cavewomen"!) would have lived in prehistoric times.

Human: We often refer to our long-ago ancestors as 'cavemen'. But how common has living in caves ever been? Assistant: Maybe not common, but recent: http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2000-08-08/news/0008080314_1_cave-dwellers-basilicata-matera

Human: We often refer to our long-ago ancestors as 'cavemen'. But how common has living in caves ever been? Assistant:

Human: We often refer to our long-ago ancestors as 'cavemen'. But how common has living in caves ever been? Assistant: You may also get some information about this from r/Anthropology, given that most "cavemen" (and "cavewomen"!) would have lived in prehistoric times.

Human: We often refer to our long-ago ancestors as 'cavemen'. But how common has living in caves ever been? Assistant: I don't think at all that it indicates anything about how our ancestor's really lived, but Vitruvius's thoughts on the matter are rather interesting as somebody studying architecture. Vitruvius is a very influential figure in Architecture as well as culture. It is the famous 'Vitruvian man' that Leonardo drew. He also advocated that a true architect must be a scholar of all aspects if he is to be truly successful, and his Ten Books is a very interesting read and actually still kinda useful.

Human: We often refer to our long-ago ancestors as 'cavemen'. But how common has living in caves ever been? Assistant:

Human: We often refer to our long-ago ancestors as 'cavemen'. But how common has living in caves ever been? Assistant: Maybe not common, but recent: http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2000-08-08/news/0008080314_1_cave-dwellers-basilicata-matera

Human: We often refer to our long-ago ancestors as 'cavemen'. But how common has living in caves ever been? Assistant: I don't think at all that it indicates anything about how our ancestor's really lived, but Vitruvius's thoughts on the matter are rather interesting as somebody studying architecture. Vitruvius is a very influential figure in Architecture as well as culture. It is the famous 'Vitruvian man' that Leonardo drew. He also advocated that a true architect must be a scholar of all aspects if he is to be truly successful, and his Ten Books is a very interesting read and actually still kinda useful.

Human: I'm Eric Rauchway, author of "Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal" and "The Money Makers: How Roosevelt and Keynes Ended the Depression, Defeated Fascism, and Secured a Prosperous Peace." AMA about the Great Depression (mainly in the U.S.) and the New Deal. Hi, all. I'm Eric Rauchway, distinguished professor of history at the University of California, Davis. I research and write about the Great Depression and the New Deal, and my most recent book is *Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal*, about the critical period between the 1932 election and Franklin Roosevelt's first inauguration on March 4, 1933. Here's the publisher's blurb: >When Franklin Roosevelt defeated Herbert Hoover in the 1932 election, they represented not only different political parties but vastly different approaches to the question of the day: How could the nation recover from the Great Depression? > >As historian Eric Rauchway shows in Winter War, FDR laid out coherent, far-ranging plans for the New Deal in the months prior to his inauguration. Meanwhile, still-President Hoover, worried about FDR’s abilities and afraid of the president-elect’s policies, became the first comprehensive critic of the New Deal. Thus, even before FDR took office, both the principles of the welfare state, and reaction against it, had already taken form. > >Winter War reveals how, in the months before the hundred days, FDR and Hoover battled over ideas and shaped the divisive politics of the twentieth century. I'm game to answer questions about that time, the Depression (principally in the United States) and the New Deal more generally, to some extent how we remember it and why, and related matters. As it happens I have an op ed in the *Guardian* on the subject today. You can follow me on twitter @rauchway. Assistant:

Human: I'm Eric Rauchway, author of "Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal" and "The Money Makers: How Roosevelt and Keynes Ended the Depression, Defeated Fascism, and Secured a Prosperous Peace." AMA about the Great Depression (mainly in the U.S.) and the New Deal. Hi, all. I'm Eric Rauchway, distinguished professor of history at the University of California, Davis. I research and write about the Great Depression and the New Deal, and my most recent book is *Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal*, about the critical period between the 1932 election and Franklin Roosevelt's first inauguration on March 4, 1933. Here's the publisher's blurb: >When Franklin Roosevelt defeated Herbert Hoover in the 1932 election, they represented not only different political parties but vastly different approaches to the question of the day: How could the nation recover from the Great Depression? > >As historian Eric Rauchway shows in Winter War, FDR laid out coherent, far-ranging plans for the New Deal in the months prior to his inauguration. Meanwhile, still-President Hoover, worried about FDR’s abilities and afraid of the president-elect’s policies, became the first comprehensive critic of the New Deal. Thus, even before FDR took office, both the principles of the welfare state, and reaction against it, had already taken form. > >Winter War reveals how, in the months before the hundred days, FDR and Hoover battled over ideas and shaped the divisive politics of the twentieth century. I'm game to answer questions about that time, the Depression (principally in the United States) and the New Deal more generally, to some extent how we remember it and why, and related matters. As it happens I have an op ed in the *Guardian* on the subject today. You can follow me on twitter @rauchway. Assistant: Hi Eric - First Lindsay Chervinsky doing an AMA, now you! Undergrad Aggie Americanists must have had a good last few years. I'm looking forward to reading your book, but I'm most interested in the your analysis of the reaction of Hoover to the utter unraveling of the banking system that took place during that winter. Given your thesis, how much of this was politics on his part versus mere incompetence (and/or paranoia, something that has been vastly understated with him)?

Human: I'm Eric Rauchway, author of "Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal" and "The Money Makers: How Roosevelt and Keynes Ended the Depression, Defeated Fascism, and Secured a Prosperous Peace." AMA about the Great Depression (mainly in the U.S.) and the New Deal. Hi, all. I'm Eric Rauchway, distinguished professor of history at the University of California, Davis. I research and write about the Great Depression and the New Deal, and my most recent book is *Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal*, about the critical period between the 1932 election and Franklin Roosevelt's first inauguration on March 4, 1933. Here's the publisher's blurb: >When Franklin Roosevelt defeated Herbert Hoover in the 1932 election, they represented not only different political parties but vastly different approaches to the question of the day: How could the nation recover from the Great Depression? > >As historian Eric Rauchway shows in Winter War, FDR laid out coherent, far-ranging plans for the New Deal in the months prior to his inauguration. Meanwhile, still-President Hoover, worried about FDR’s abilities and afraid of the president-elect’s policies, became the first comprehensive critic of the New Deal. Thus, even before FDR took office, both the principles of the welfare state, and reaction against it, had already taken form. > >Winter War reveals how, in the months before the hundred days, FDR and Hoover battled over ideas and shaped the divisive politics of the twentieth century. I'm game to answer questions about that time, the Depression (principally in the United States) and the New Deal more generally, to some extent how we remember it and why, and related matters. As it happens I have an op ed in the *Guardian* on the subject today. You can follow me on twitter @rauchway. Assistant: Did the New Deal create a right wing movement of Christian leaders being anti-government? Or did it amplify voices that already existed?

Human: I'm Eric Rauchway, author of "Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal" and "The Money Makers: How Roosevelt and Keynes Ended the Depression, Defeated Fascism, and Secured a Prosperous Peace." AMA about the Great Depression (mainly in the U.S.) and the New Deal. Hi, all. I'm Eric Rauchway, distinguished professor of history at the University of California, Davis. I research and write about the Great Depression and the New Deal, and my most recent book is *Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal*, about the critical period between the 1932 election and Franklin Roosevelt's first inauguration on March 4, 1933. Here's the publisher's blurb: >When Franklin Roosevelt defeated Herbert Hoover in the 1932 election, they represented not only different political parties but vastly different approaches to the question of the day: How could the nation recover from the Great Depression? > >As historian Eric Rauchway shows in Winter War, FDR laid out coherent, far-ranging plans for the New Deal in the months prior to his inauguration. Meanwhile, still-President Hoover, worried about FDR’s abilities and afraid of the president-elect’s policies, became the first comprehensive critic of the New Deal. Thus, even before FDR took office, both the principles of the welfare state, and reaction against it, had already taken form. > >Winter War reveals how, in the months before the hundred days, FDR and Hoover battled over ideas and shaped the divisive politics of the twentieth century. I'm game to answer questions about that time, the Depression (principally in the United States) and the New Deal more generally, to some extent how we remember it and why, and related matters. As it happens I have an op ed in the *Guardian* on the subject today. You can follow me on twitter @rauchway. Assistant:

Human: I'm Eric Rauchway, author of "Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal" and "The Money Makers: How Roosevelt and Keynes Ended the Depression, Defeated Fascism, and Secured a Prosperous Peace." AMA about the Great Depression (mainly in the U.S.) and the New Deal. Hi, all. I'm Eric Rauchway, distinguished professor of history at the University of California, Davis. I research and write about the Great Depression and the New Deal, and my most recent book is *Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal*, about the critical period between the 1932 election and Franklin Roosevelt's first inauguration on March 4, 1933. Here's the publisher's blurb: >When Franklin Roosevelt defeated Herbert Hoover in the 1932 election, they represented not only different political parties but vastly different approaches to the question of the day: How could the nation recover from the Great Depression? > >As historian Eric Rauchway shows in Winter War, FDR laid out coherent, far-ranging plans for the New Deal in the months prior to his inauguration. Meanwhile, still-President Hoover, worried about FDR’s abilities and afraid of the president-elect’s policies, became the first comprehensive critic of the New Deal. Thus, even before FDR took office, both the principles of the welfare state, and reaction against it, had already taken form. > >Winter War reveals how, in the months before the hundred days, FDR and Hoover battled over ideas and shaped the divisive politics of the twentieth century. I'm game to answer questions about that time, the Depression (principally in the United States) and the New Deal more generally, to some extent how we remember it and why, and related matters. As it happens I have an op ed in the *Guardian* on the subject today. You can follow me on twitter @rauchway. Assistant: Hi Eric - First Lindsay Chervinsky doing an AMA, now you! Undergrad Aggie Americanists must have had a good last few years. I'm looking forward to reading your book, but I'm most interested in the your analysis of the reaction of Hoover to the utter unraveling of the banking system that took place during that winter. Given your thesis, how much of this was politics on his part versus mere incompetence (and/or paranoia, something that has been vastly understated with him)?

Human: I'm Eric Rauchway, author of "Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal" and "The Money Makers: How Roosevelt and Keynes Ended the Depression, Defeated Fascism, and Secured a Prosperous Peace." AMA about the Great Depression (mainly in the U.S.) and the New Deal. Hi, all. I'm Eric Rauchway, distinguished professor of history at the University of California, Davis. I research and write about the Great Depression and the New Deal, and my most recent book is *Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal*, about the critical period between the 1932 election and Franklin Roosevelt's first inauguration on March 4, 1933. Here's the publisher's blurb: >When Franklin Roosevelt defeated Herbert Hoover in the 1932 election, they represented not only different political parties but vastly different approaches to the question of the day: How could the nation recover from the Great Depression? > >As historian Eric Rauchway shows in Winter War, FDR laid out coherent, far-ranging plans for the New Deal in the months prior to his inauguration. Meanwhile, still-President Hoover, worried about FDR’s abilities and afraid of the president-elect’s policies, became the first comprehensive critic of the New Deal. Thus, even before FDR took office, both the principles of the welfare state, and reaction against it, had already taken form. > >Winter War reveals how, in the months before the hundred days, FDR and Hoover battled over ideas and shaped the divisive politics of the twentieth century. I'm game to answer questions about that time, the Depression (principally in the United States) and the New Deal more generally, to some extent how we remember it and why, and related matters. As it happens I have an op ed in the *Guardian* on the subject today. You can follow me on twitter @rauchway. Assistant: Hello! I know this might be a bit outside your main focus on the topic, but do you know how the Great Depression effected behavior of organized crime outfits in America? More specifically the New York City families. Did they do anything to aid or exploit people during the economic crisis? Did they say, for example, use the mass-unemployment to inflate their own membership? Any information you can give me will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.

Human: I'm Eric Rauchway, author of "Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal" and "The Money Makers: How Roosevelt and Keynes Ended the Depression, Defeated Fascism, and Secured a Prosperous Peace." AMA about the Great Depression (mainly in the U.S.) and the New Deal. Hi, all. I'm Eric Rauchway, distinguished professor of history at the University of California, Davis. I research and write about the Great Depression and the New Deal, and my most recent book is *Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal*, about the critical period between the 1932 election and Franklin Roosevelt's first inauguration on March 4, 1933. Here's the publisher's blurb: >When Franklin Roosevelt defeated Herbert Hoover in the 1932 election, they represented not only different political parties but vastly different approaches to the question of the day: How could the nation recover from the Great Depression? > >As historian Eric Rauchway shows in Winter War, FDR laid out coherent, far-ranging plans for the New Deal in the months prior to his inauguration. Meanwhile, still-President Hoover, worried about FDR’s abilities and afraid of the president-elect’s policies, became the first comprehensive critic of the New Deal. Thus, even before FDR took office, both the principles of the welfare state, and reaction against it, had already taken form. > >Winter War reveals how, in the months before the hundred days, FDR and Hoover battled over ideas and shaped the divisive politics of the twentieth century. I'm game to answer questions about that time, the Depression (principally in the United States) and the New Deal more generally, to some extent how we remember it and why, and related matters. As it happens I have an op ed in the *Guardian* on the subject today. You can follow me on twitter @rauchway. Assistant:

Human: I'm Eric Rauchway, author of "Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal" and "The Money Makers: How Roosevelt and Keynes Ended the Depression, Defeated Fascism, and Secured a Prosperous Peace." AMA about the Great Depression (mainly in the U.S.) and the New Deal. Hi, all. I'm Eric Rauchway, distinguished professor of history at the University of California, Davis. I research and write about the Great Depression and the New Deal, and my most recent book is *Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal*, about the critical period between the 1932 election and Franklin Roosevelt's first inauguration on March 4, 1933. Here's the publisher's blurb: >When Franklin Roosevelt defeated Herbert Hoover in the 1932 election, they represented not only different political parties but vastly different approaches to the question of the day: How could the nation recover from the Great Depression? > >As historian Eric Rauchway shows in Winter War, FDR laid out coherent, far-ranging plans for the New Deal in the months prior to his inauguration. Meanwhile, still-President Hoover, worried about FDR’s abilities and afraid of the president-elect’s policies, became the first comprehensive critic of the New Deal. Thus, even before FDR took office, both the principles of the welfare state, and reaction against it, had already taken form. > >Winter War reveals how, in the months before the hundred days, FDR and Hoover battled over ideas and shaped the divisive politics of the twentieth century. I'm game to answer questions about that time, the Depression (principally in the United States) and the New Deal more generally, to some extent how we remember it and why, and related matters. As it happens I have an op ed in the *Guardian* on the subject today. You can follow me on twitter @rauchway. Assistant: Hi Eric - First Lindsay Chervinsky doing an AMA, now you! Undergrad Aggie Americanists must have had a good last few years. I'm looking forward to reading your book, but I'm most interested in the your analysis of the reaction of Hoover to the utter unraveling of the banking system that took place during that winter. Given your thesis, how much of this was politics on his part versus mere incompetence (and/or paranoia, something that has been vastly understated with him)?

Human: I'm Eric Rauchway, author of "Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal" and "The Money Makers: How Roosevelt and Keynes Ended the Depression, Defeated Fascism, and Secured a Prosperous Peace." AMA about the Great Depression (mainly in the U.S.) and the New Deal. Hi, all. I'm Eric Rauchway, distinguished professor of history at the University of California, Davis. I research and write about the Great Depression and the New Deal, and my most recent book is *Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal*, about the critical period between the 1932 election and Franklin Roosevelt's first inauguration on March 4, 1933. Here's the publisher's blurb: >When Franklin Roosevelt defeated Herbert Hoover in the 1932 election, they represented not only different political parties but vastly different approaches to the question of the day: How could the nation recover from the Great Depression? > >As historian Eric Rauchway shows in Winter War, FDR laid out coherent, far-ranging plans for the New Deal in the months prior to his inauguration. Meanwhile, still-President Hoover, worried about FDR’s abilities and afraid of the president-elect’s policies, became the first comprehensive critic of the New Deal. Thus, even before FDR took office, both the principles of the welfare state, and reaction against it, had already taken form. > >Winter War reveals how, in the months before the hundred days, FDR and Hoover battled over ideas and shaped the divisive politics of the twentieth century. I'm game to answer questions about that time, the Depression (principally in the United States) and the New Deal more generally, to some extent how we remember it and why, and related matters. As it happens I have an op ed in the *Guardian* on the subject today. You can follow me on twitter @rauchway. Assistant: Did Hoover see his attempts to address the problems of the Crash and Depression as laissez-faire? How, in other words, did he arrive at the conclusion that his actions were acceptable given his economic and political stances?

Human: I'm Eric Rauchway, author of "Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal" and "The Money Makers: How Roosevelt and Keynes Ended the Depression, Defeated Fascism, and Secured a Prosperous Peace." AMA about the Great Depression (mainly in the U.S.) and the New Deal. Hi, all. I'm Eric Rauchway, distinguished professor of history at the University of California, Davis. I research and write about the Great Depression and the New Deal, and my most recent book is *Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal*, about the critical period between the 1932 election and Franklin Roosevelt's first inauguration on March 4, 1933. Here's the publisher's blurb: >When Franklin Roosevelt defeated Herbert Hoover in the 1932 election, they represented not only different political parties but vastly different approaches to the question of the day: How could the nation recover from the Great Depression? > >As historian Eric Rauchway shows in Winter War, FDR laid out coherent, far-ranging plans for the New Deal in the months prior to his inauguration. Meanwhile, still-President Hoover, worried about FDR’s abilities and afraid of the president-elect’s policies, became the first comprehensive critic of the New Deal. Thus, even before FDR took office, both the principles of the welfare state, and reaction against it, had already taken form. > >Winter War reveals how, in the months before the hundred days, FDR and Hoover battled over ideas and shaped the divisive politics of the twentieth century. I'm game to answer questions about that time, the Depression (principally in the United States) and the New Deal more generally, to some extent how we remember it and why, and related matters. As it happens I have an op ed in the *Guardian* on the subject today. You can follow me on twitter @rauchway. Assistant:

Human: I'm Eric Rauchway, author of "Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal" and "The Money Makers: How Roosevelt and Keynes Ended the Depression, Defeated Fascism, and Secured a Prosperous Peace." AMA about the Great Depression (mainly in the U.S.) and the New Deal. Hi, all. I'm Eric Rauchway, distinguished professor of history at the University of California, Davis. I research and write about the Great Depression and the New Deal, and my most recent book is *Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal*, about the critical period between the 1932 election and Franklin Roosevelt's first inauguration on March 4, 1933. Here's the publisher's blurb: >When Franklin Roosevelt defeated Herbert Hoover in the 1932 election, they represented not only different political parties but vastly different approaches to the question of the day: How could the nation recover from the Great Depression? > >As historian Eric Rauchway shows in Winter War, FDR laid out coherent, far-ranging plans for the New Deal in the months prior to his inauguration. Meanwhile, still-President Hoover, worried about FDR’s abilities and afraid of the president-elect’s policies, became the first comprehensive critic of the New Deal. Thus, even before FDR took office, both the principles of the welfare state, and reaction against it, had already taken form. > >Winter War reveals how, in the months before the hundred days, FDR and Hoover battled over ideas and shaped the divisive politics of the twentieth century. I'm game to answer questions about that time, the Depression (principally in the United States) and the New Deal more generally, to some extent how we remember it and why, and related matters. As it happens I have an op ed in the *Guardian* on the subject today. You can follow me on twitter @rauchway. Assistant: Did the New Deal create a right wing movement of Christian leaders being anti-government? Or did it amplify voices that already existed?

Human: I'm Eric Rauchway, author of "Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal" and "The Money Makers: How Roosevelt and Keynes Ended the Depression, Defeated Fascism, and Secured a Prosperous Peace." AMA about the Great Depression (mainly in the U.S.) and the New Deal. Hi, all. I'm Eric Rauchway, distinguished professor of history at the University of California, Davis. I research and write about the Great Depression and the New Deal, and my most recent book is *Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal*, about the critical period between the 1932 election and Franklin Roosevelt's first inauguration on March 4, 1933. Here's the publisher's blurb: >When Franklin Roosevelt defeated Herbert Hoover in the 1932 election, they represented not only different political parties but vastly different approaches to the question of the day: How could the nation recover from the Great Depression? > >As historian Eric Rauchway shows in Winter War, FDR laid out coherent, far-ranging plans for the New Deal in the months prior to his inauguration. Meanwhile, still-President Hoover, worried about FDR’s abilities and afraid of the president-elect’s policies, became the first comprehensive critic of the New Deal. Thus, even before FDR took office, both the principles of the welfare state, and reaction against it, had already taken form. > >Winter War reveals how, in the months before the hundred days, FDR and Hoover battled over ideas and shaped the divisive politics of the twentieth century. I'm game to answer questions about that time, the Depression (principally in the United States) and the New Deal more generally, to some extent how we remember it and why, and related matters. As it happens I have an op ed in the *Guardian* on the subject today. You can follow me on twitter @rauchway. Assistant: Hello! I know this might be a bit outside your main focus on the topic, but do you know how the Great Depression effected behavior of organized crime outfits in America? More specifically the New York City families. Did they do anything to aid or exploit people during the economic crisis? Did they say, for example, use the mass-unemployment to inflate their own membership? Any information you can give me will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.

Human: I'm Eric Rauchway, author of "Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal" and "The Money Makers: How Roosevelt and Keynes Ended the Depression, Defeated Fascism, and Secured a Prosperous Peace." AMA about the Great Depression (mainly in the U.S.) and the New Deal. Hi, all. I'm Eric Rauchway, distinguished professor of history at the University of California, Davis. I research and write about the Great Depression and the New Deal, and my most recent book is *Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal*, about the critical period between the 1932 election and Franklin Roosevelt's first inauguration on March 4, 1933. Here's the publisher's blurb: >When Franklin Roosevelt defeated Herbert Hoover in the 1932 election, they represented not only different political parties but vastly different approaches to the question of the day: How could the nation recover from the Great Depression? > >As historian Eric Rauchway shows in Winter War, FDR laid out coherent, far-ranging plans for the New Deal in the months prior to his inauguration. Meanwhile, still-President Hoover, worried about FDR’s abilities and afraid of the president-elect’s policies, became the first comprehensive critic of the New Deal. Thus, even before FDR took office, both the principles of the welfare state, and reaction against it, had already taken form. > >Winter War reveals how, in the months before the hundred days, FDR and Hoover battled over ideas and shaped the divisive politics of the twentieth century. I'm game to answer questions about that time, the Depression (principally in the United States) and the New Deal more generally, to some extent how we remember it and why, and related matters. As it happens I have an op ed in the *Guardian* on the subject today. You can follow me on twitter @rauchway. Assistant:

Human: I'm Eric Rauchway, author of "Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal" and "The Money Makers: How Roosevelt and Keynes Ended the Depression, Defeated Fascism, and Secured a Prosperous Peace." AMA about the Great Depression (mainly in the U.S.) and the New Deal. Hi, all. I'm Eric Rauchway, distinguished professor of history at the University of California, Davis. I research and write about the Great Depression and the New Deal, and my most recent book is *Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal*, about the critical period between the 1932 election and Franklin Roosevelt's first inauguration on March 4, 1933. Here's the publisher's blurb: >When Franklin Roosevelt defeated Herbert Hoover in the 1932 election, they represented not only different political parties but vastly different approaches to the question of the day: How could the nation recover from the Great Depression? > >As historian Eric Rauchway shows in Winter War, FDR laid out coherent, far-ranging plans for the New Deal in the months prior to his inauguration. Meanwhile, still-President Hoover, worried about FDR’s abilities and afraid of the president-elect’s policies, became the first comprehensive critic of the New Deal. Thus, even before FDR took office, both the principles of the welfare state, and reaction against it, had already taken form. > >Winter War reveals how, in the months before the hundred days, FDR and Hoover battled over ideas and shaped the divisive politics of the twentieth century. I'm game to answer questions about that time, the Depression (principally in the United States) and the New Deal more generally, to some extent how we remember it and why, and related matters. As it happens I have an op ed in the *Guardian* on the subject today. You can follow me on twitter @rauchway. Assistant: Did the New Deal create a right wing movement of Christian leaders being anti-government? Or did it amplify voices that already existed?

Human: I'm Eric Rauchway, author of "Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal" and "The Money Makers: How Roosevelt and Keynes Ended the Depression, Defeated Fascism, and Secured a Prosperous Peace." AMA about the Great Depression (mainly in the U.S.) and the New Deal. Hi, all. I'm Eric Rauchway, distinguished professor of history at the University of California, Davis. I research and write about the Great Depression and the New Deal, and my most recent book is *Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal*, about the critical period between the 1932 election and Franklin Roosevelt's first inauguration on March 4, 1933. Here's the publisher's blurb: >When Franklin Roosevelt defeated Herbert Hoover in the 1932 election, they represented not only different political parties but vastly different approaches to the question of the day: How could the nation recover from the Great Depression? > >As historian Eric Rauchway shows in Winter War, FDR laid out coherent, far-ranging plans for the New Deal in the months prior to his inauguration. Meanwhile, still-President Hoover, worried about FDR’s abilities and afraid of the president-elect’s policies, became the first comprehensive critic of the New Deal. Thus, even before FDR took office, both the principles of the welfare state, and reaction against it, had already taken form. > >Winter War reveals how, in the months before the hundred days, FDR and Hoover battled over ideas and shaped the divisive politics of the twentieth century. I'm game to answer questions about that time, the Depression (principally in the United States) and the New Deal more generally, to some extent how we remember it and why, and related matters. As it happens I have an op ed in the *Guardian* on the subject today. You can follow me on twitter @rauchway. Assistant: Did Hoover see his attempts to address the problems of the Crash and Depression as laissez-faire? How, in other words, did he arrive at the conclusion that his actions were acceptable given his economic and political stances?

Human: I'm Eric Rauchway, author of "Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal" and "The Money Makers: How Roosevelt and Keynes Ended the Depression, Defeated Fascism, and Secured a Prosperous Peace." AMA about the Great Depression (mainly in the U.S.) and the New Deal. Hi, all. I'm Eric Rauchway, distinguished professor of history at the University of California, Davis. I research and write about the Great Depression and the New Deal, and my most recent book is *Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal*, about the critical period between the 1932 election and Franklin Roosevelt's first inauguration on March 4, 1933. Here's the publisher's blurb: >When Franklin Roosevelt defeated Herbert Hoover in the 1932 election, they represented not only different political parties but vastly different approaches to the question of the day: How could the nation recover from the Great Depression? > >As historian Eric Rauchway shows in Winter War, FDR laid out coherent, far-ranging plans for the New Deal in the months prior to his inauguration. Meanwhile, still-President Hoover, worried about FDR’s abilities and afraid of the president-elect’s policies, became the first comprehensive critic of the New Deal. Thus, even before FDR took office, both the principles of the welfare state, and reaction against it, had already taken form. > >Winter War reveals how, in the months before the hundred days, FDR and Hoover battled over ideas and shaped the divisive politics of the twentieth century. I'm game to answer questions about that time, the Depression (principally in the United States) and the New Deal more generally, to some extent how we remember it and why, and related matters. As it happens I have an op ed in the *Guardian* on the subject today. You can follow me on twitter @rauchway. Assistant:

Human: I'm Eric Rauchway, author of "Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal" and "The Money Makers: How Roosevelt and Keynes Ended the Depression, Defeated Fascism, and Secured a Prosperous Peace." AMA about the Great Depression (mainly in the U.S.) and the New Deal. Hi, all. I'm Eric Rauchway, distinguished professor of history at the University of California, Davis. I research and write about the Great Depression and the New Deal, and my most recent book is *Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal*, about the critical period between the 1932 election and Franklin Roosevelt's first inauguration on March 4, 1933. Here's the publisher's blurb: >When Franklin Roosevelt defeated Herbert Hoover in the 1932 election, they represented not only different political parties but vastly different approaches to the question of the day: How could the nation recover from the Great Depression? > >As historian Eric Rauchway shows in Winter War, FDR laid out coherent, far-ranging plans for the New Deal in the months prior to his inauguration. Meanwhile, still-President Hoover, worried about FDR’s abilities and afraid of the president-elect’s policies, became the first comprehensive critic of the New Deal. Thus, even before FDR took office, both the principles of the welfare state, and reaction against it, had already taken form. > >Winter War reveals how, in the months before the hundred days, FDR and Hoover battled over ideas and shaped the divisive politics of the twentieth century. I'm game to answer questions about that time, the Depression (principally in the United States) and the New Deal more generally, to some extent how we remember it and why, and related matters. As it happens I have an op ed in the *Guardian* on the subject today. You can follow me on twitter @rauchway. Assistant: Hello! I know this might be a bit outside your main focus on the topic, but do you know how the Great Depression effected behavior of organized crime outfits in America? More specifically the New York City families. Did they do anything to aid or exploit people during the economic crisis? Did they say, for example, use the mass-unemployment to inflate their own membership? Any information you can give me will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.

Human: I'm Eric Rauchway, author of "Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal" and "The Money Makers: How Roosevelt and Keynes Ended the Depression, Defeated Fascism, and Secured a Prosperous Peace." AMA about the Great Depression (mainly in the U.S.) and the New Deal. Hi, all. I'm Eric Rauchway, distinguished professor of history at the University of California, Davis. I research and write about the Great Depression and the New Deal, and my most recent book is *Winter War: Hoover, Roosevelt, and the First Clash Over the New Deal*, about the critical period between the 1932 election and Franklin Roosevelt's first inauguration on March 4, 1933. Here's the publisher's blurb: >When Franklin Roosevelt defeated Herbert Hoover in the 1932 election, they represented not only different political parties but vastly different approaches to the question of the day: How could the nation recover from the Great Depression? > >As historian Eric Rauchway shows in Winter War, FDR laid out coherent, far-ranging plans for the New Deal in the months prior to his inauguration. Meanwhile, still-President Hoover, worried about FDR’s abilities and afraid of the president-elect’s policies, became the first comprehensive critic of the New Deal. Thus, even before FDR took office, both the principles of the welfare state, and reaction against it, had already taken form. > >Winter War reveals how, in the months before the hundred days, FDR and Hoover battled over ideas and shaped the divisive politics of the twentieth century. I'm game to answer questions about that time, the Depression (principally in the United States) and the New Deal more generally, to some extent how we remember it and why, and related matters. As it happens I have an op ed in the *Guardian* on the subject today. You can follow me on twitter @rauchway. Assistant: Did Hoover see his attempts to address the problems of the Crash and Depression as laissez-faire? How, in other words, did he arrive at the conclusion that his actions were acceptable given his economic and political stances?

Human: The Roman's claimed that they were descendants from the Trojans, specifically Aeneas. Why would the Romans want to associate themselves with one of history's biggest losers? Assistant:

Human: The Roman's claimed that they were descendants from the Trojans, specifically Aeneas. Why would the Romans want to associate themselves with one of history's biggest losers? Assistant: Everyone here seems to be assuming that Romans were not actually descendants of Trojans, or could not have known that. Couldn't the myth have had more than a little basis in fact? Couldn't their origin myths have been based on their actual origin?

Human: The Roman's claimed that they were descendants from the Trojans, specifically Aeneas. Why would the Romans want to associate themselves with one of history's biggest losers? Assistant: A follow up question: did Virgil invent the notion that Romans were descendants from Trojans or did he expand on an already existing myth?

Human: The Roman's claimed that they were descendants from the Trojans, specifically Aeneas. Why would the Romans want to associate themselves with one of history's biggest losers? Assistant:

Human: The Roman's claimed that they were descendants from the Trojans, specifically Aeneas. Why would the Romans want to associate themselves with one of history's biggest losers? Assistant: Everyone here seems to be assuming that Romans were not actually descendants of Trojans, or could not have known that. Couldn't the myth have had more than a little basis in fact? Couldn't their origin myths have been based on their actual origin?

Human: The Roman's claimed that they were descendants from the Trojans, specifically Aeneas. Why would the Romans want to associate themselves with one of history's biggest losers? Assistant: This question may have been answered here already: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/35uy9l/why_would_the_romans_have_wanted_to_view/ /u/publiusclodius

Human: The Roman's claimed that they were descendants from the Trojans, specifically Aeneas. Why would the Romans want to associate themselves with one of history's biggest losers? Assistant:

Human: The Roman's claimed that they were descendants from the Trojans, specifically Aeneas. Why would the Romans want to associate themselves with one of history's biggest losers? Assistant: A follow up question: did Virgil invent the notion that Romans were descendants from Trojans or did he expand on an already existing myth?

Human: The Roman's claimed that they were descendants from the Trojans, specifically Aeneas. Why would the Romans want to associate themselves with one of history's biggest losers? Assistant: This question may have been answered here already: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/35uy9l/why_would_the_romans_have_wanted_to_view/ /u/publiusclodius

Human: [CAN] Had heart attack at work now boss has blocked me So I had a heart attack at work on Monday. And now my boss's have blocked me on everything and I am not sure what to do now. I am still in the hospital and just had a Stent put in my heart and now don't know what is the next step. I live in Vancouver Assistant:

Human: [CAN] Had heart attack at work now boss has blocked me So I had a heart attack at work on Monday. And now my boss's have blocked me on everything and I am not sure what to do now. I am still in the hospital and just had a Stent put in my heart and now don't know what is the next step. I live in Vancouver Assistant: Get legal counsel ASAP!

Human: [CAN] Had heart attack at work now boss has blocked me So I had a heart attack at work on Monday. And now my boss's have blocked me on everything and I am not sure what to do now. I am still in the hospital and just had a Stent put in my heart and now don't know what is the next step. I live in Vancouver Assistant: Id say concentrate on your health, fuck your bosses. Right now your job should have fallen WAAAY down the priority list. If it hasnt, it better well get there.

Human: [CAN] Had heart attack at work now boss has blocked me So I had a heart attack at work on Monday. And now my boss's have blocked me on everything and I am not sure what to do now. I am still in the hospital and just had a Stent put in my heart and now don't know what is the next step. I live in Vancouver Assistant:

Human: [CAN] Had heart attack at work now boss has blocked me So I had a heart attack at work on Monday. And now my boss's have blocked me on everything and I am not sure what to do now. I am still in the hospital and just had a Stent put in my heart and now don't know what is the next step. I live in Vancouver Assistant: Get legal counsel ASAP!

Human: [CAN] Had heart attack at work now boss has blocked me So I had a heart attack at work on Monday. And now my boss's have blocked me on everything and I am not sure what to do now. I am still in the hospital and just had a Stent put in my heart and now don't know what is the next step. I live in Vancouver Assistant: They may decided to go over cautious to try not to run afoul of FMLA If you contact an employee on FMLA about work it can be considered a violation of FMLA

Human: [CAN] Had heart attack at work now boss has blocked me So I had a heart attack at work on Monday. And now my boss's have blocked me on everything and I am not sure what to do now. I am still in the hospital and just had a Stent put in my heart and now don't know what is the next step. I live in Vancouver Assistant:

Human: [CAN] Had heart attack at work now boss has blocked me So I had a heart attack at work on Monday. And now my boss's have blocked me on everything and I am not sure what to do now. I am still in the hospital and just had a Stent put in my heart and now don't know what is the next step. I live in Vancouver Assistant: Get legal counsel ASAP!

Human: [CAN] Had heart attack at work now boss has blocked me So I had a heart attack at work on Monday. And now my boss's have blocked me on everything and I am not sure what to do now. I am still in the hospital and just had a Stent put in my heart and now don't know what is the next step. I live in Vancouver Assistant: Mate some bosses do this so that you don’t try to work. They want you to focus on recovery.

Human: [CAN] Had heart attack at work now boss has blocked me So I had a heart attack at work on Monday. And now my boss's have blocked me on everything and I am not sure what to do now. I am still in the hospital and just had a Stent put in my heart and now don't know what is the next step. I live in Vancouver Assistant:

Human: [CAN] Had heart attack at work now boss has blocked me So I had a heart attack at work on Monday. And now my boss's have blocked me on everything and I am not sure what to do now. I am still in the hospital and just had a Stent put in my heart and now don't know what is the next step. I live in Vancouver Assistant: Id say concentrate on your health, fuck your bosses. Right now your job should have fallen WAAAY down the priority list. If it hasnt, it better well get there.

Human: [CAN] Had heart attack at work now boss has blocked me So I had a heart attack at work on Monday. And now my boss's have blocked me on everything and I am not sure what to do now. I am still in the hospital and just had a Stent put in my heart and now don't know what is the next step. I live in Vancouver Assistant: They may decided to go over cautious to try not to run afoul of FMLA If you contact an employee on FMLA about work it can be considered a violation of FMLA

Human: [CAN] Had heart attack at work now boss has blocked me So I had a heart attack at work on Monday. And now my boss's have blocked me on everything and I am not sure what to do now. I am still in the hospital and just had a Stent put in my heart and now don't know what is the next step. I live in Vancouver Assistant:

Human: [CAN] Had heart attack at work now boss has blocked me So I had a heart attack at work on Monday. And now my boss's have blocked me on everything and I am not sure what to do now. I am still in the hospital and just had a Stent put in my heart and now don't know what is the next step. I live in Vancouver Assistant: Id say concentrate on your health, fuck your bosses. Right now your job should have fallen WAAAY down the priority list. If it hasnt, it better well get there.

Human: [CAN] Had heart attack at work now boss has blocked me So I had a heart attack at work on Monday. And now my boss's have blocked me on everything and I am not sure what to do now. I am still in the hospital and just had a Stent put in my heart and now don't know what is the next step. I live in Vancouver Assistant: Mate some bosses do this so that you don’t try to work. They want you to focus on recovery.

Human: [CAN] Had heart attack at work now boss has blocked me So I had a heart attack at work on Monday. And now my boss's have blocked me on everything and I am not sure what to do now. I am still in the hospital and just had a Stent put in my heart and now don't know what is the next step. I live in Vancouver Assistant:

Human: [CAN] Had heart attack at work now boss has blocked me So I had a heart attack at work on Monday. And now my boss's have blocked me on everything and I am not sure what to do now. I am still in the hospital and just had a Stent put in my heart and now don't know what is the next step. I live in Vancouver Assistant: They may decided to go over cautious to try not to run afoul of FMLA If you contact an employee on FMLA about work it can be considered a violation of FMLA

Human: [CAN] Had heart attack at work now boss has blocked me So I had a heart attack at work on Monday. And now my boss's have blocked me on everything and I am not sure what to do now. I am still in the hospital and just had a Stent put in my heart and now don't know what is the next step. I live in Vancouver Assistant: Mate some bosses do this so that you don’t try to work. They want you to focus on recovery.

Human: [NY] Issue with new coworker.. Should I ask HR? I've been working for a company close to 6 years as a developer. 5 months ago there was a new hire that I'll call Amy. She's a Project Manager. From the beginning the team and I have been confused on what her role exactly is. When I would send her some emails, she would reply to me with an attitude. I let it go in the beginning but later when working together she started being more and more rude. Whenever I ask her questions she usually goes to our manager to tattle (same manager) and my manager does one of the following: sends out an email to everyone, call me directly with Amy's question, or tell me in the meeting with the team about my concern. The issues have gotten worse lately. It has made a very toxic environment for me. I'm sure my boss knows of the issues. I got a very nasty email from Amy today, my boss was added in the email and said nothing of it. I see that my boss is on her side. Boss has been working around 6 years too. I reached out to HR to ask if she is available to meet. I would like to show her the email evidence of how Amy has been replying to me. I have been asking HR about what happens when someone leaves, do they get their vacation time paid in full, etc. I have been so stressed to the point that I want to resign. I don't want HR to talk to my manager or Amy about this, but I guess I wanted to let her know of this issue and to let me know if I might be wrong here. I have shown other people the emails I have received and they too see the attitude. Should I even meet with HR at all or ask if the things I show are confidential? Assistant:

Human: [NY] Issue with new coworker.. Should I ask HR? I've been working for a company close to 6 years as a developer. 5 months ago there was a new hire that I'll call Amy. She's a Project Manager. From the beginning the team and I have been confused on what her role exactly is. When I would send her some emails, she would reply to me with an attitude. I let it go in the beginning but later when working together she started being more and more rude. Whenever I ask her questions she usually goes to our manager to tattle (same manager) and my manager does one of the following: sends out an email to everyone, call me directly with Amy's question, or tell me in the meeting with the team about my concern. The issues have gotten worse lately. It has made a very toxic environment for me. I'm sure my boss knows of the issues. I got a very nasty email from Amy today, my boss was added in the email and said nothing of it. I see that my boss is on her side. Boss has been working around 6 years too. I reached out to HR to ask if she is available to meet. I would like to show her the email evidence of how Amy has been replying to me. I have been asking HR about what happens when someone leaves, do they get their vacation time paid in full, etc. I have been so stressed to the point that I want to resign. I don't want HR to talk to my manager or Amy about this, but I guess I wanted to let her know of this issue and to let me know if I might be wrong here. I have shown other people the emails I have received and they too see the attitude. Should I even meet with HR at all or ask if the things I show are confidential? Assistant: There's a reason why it's a good idea to deal only with behaviors in any kind of personnel issue, not attitudes or characterizations. In your OP I saw complaints of attitude, rude, tattle, gotten worse, toxic, nasty, but not a single mention of specifically what she has said or done, So, we got zero information about what this person actually said or did. The only thing that's clear is that you're really annoyed.

Human: [NY] Issue with new coworker.. Should I ask HR? I've been working for a company close to 6 years as a developer. 5 months ago there was a new hire that I'll call Amy. She's a Project Manager. From the beginning the team and I have been confused on what her role exactly is. When I would send her some emails, she would reply to me with an attitude. I let it go in the beginning but later when working together she started being more and more rude. Whenever I ask her questions she usually goes to our manager to tattle (same manager) and my manager does one of the following: sends out an email to everyone, call me directly with Amy's question, or tell me in the meeting with the team about my concern. The issues have gotten worse lately. It has made a very toxic environment for me. I'm sure my boss knows of the issues. I got a very nasty email from Amy today, my boss was added in the email and said nothing of it. I see that my boss is on her side. Boss has been working around 6 years too. I reached out to HR to ask if she is available to meet. I would like to show her the email evidence of how Amy has been replying to me. I have been asking HR about what happens when someone leaves, do they get their vacation time paid in full, etc. I have been so stressed to the point that I want to resign. I don't want HR to talk to my manager or Amy about this, but I guess I wanted to let her know of this issue and to let me know if I might be wrong here. I have shown other people the emails I have received and they too see the attitude. Should I even meet with HR at all or ask if the things I show are confidential? Assistant: Let's say we agree she's giving you attitude, is it just to you and why do you think it's happening.

Human: [NY] Issue with new coworker.. Should I ask HR? I've been working for a company close to 6 years as a developer. 5 months ago there was a new hire that I'll call Amy. She's a Project Manager. From the beginning the team and I have been confused on what her role exactly is. When I would send her some emails, she would reply to me with an attitude. I let it go in the beginning but later when working together she started being more and more rude. Whenever I ask her questions she usually goes to our manager to tattle (same manager) and my manager does one of the following: sends out an email to everyone, call me directly with Amy's question, or tell me in the meeting with the team about my concern. The issues have gotten worse lately. It has made a very toxic environment for me. I'm sure my boss knows of the issues. I got a very nasty email from Amy today, my boss was added in the email and said nothing of it. I see that my boss is on her side. Boss has been working around 6 years too. I reached out to HR to ask if she is available to meet. I would like to show her the email evidence of how Amy has been replying to me. I have been asking HR about what happens when someone leaves, do they get their vacation time paid in full, etc. I have been so stressed to the point that I want to resign. I don't want HR to talk to my manager or Amy about this, but I guess I wanted to let her know of this issue and to let me know if I might be wrong here. I have shown other people the emails I have received and they too see the attitude. Should I even meet with HR at all or ask if the things I show are confidential? Assistant:

Human: [NY] Issue with new coworker.. Should I ask HR? I've been working for a company close to 6 years as a developer. 5 months ago there was a new hire that I'll call Amy. She's a Project Manager. From the beginning the team and I have been confused on what her role exactly is. When I would send her some emails, she would reply to me with an attitude. I let it go in the beginning but later when working together she started being more and more rude. Whenever I ask her questions she usually goes to our manager to tattle (same manager) and my manager does one of the following: sends out an email to everyone, call me directly with Amy's question, or tell me in the meeting with the team about my concern. The issues have gotten worse lately. It has made a very toxic environment for me. I'm sure my boss knows of the issues. I got a very nasty email from Amy today, my boss was added in the email and said nothing of it. I see that my boss is on her side. Boss has been working around 6 years too. I reached out to HR to ask if she is available to meet. I would like to show her the email evidence of how Amy has been replying to me. I have been asking HR about what happens when someone leaves, do they get their vacation time paid in full, etc. I have been so stressed to the point that I want to resign. I don't want HR to talk to my manager or Amy about this, but I guess I wanted to let her know of this issue and to let me know if I might be wrong here. I have shown other people the emails I have received and they too see the attitude. Should I even meet with HR at all or ask if the things I show are confidential? Assistant: There's a reason why it's a good idea to deal only with behaviors in any kind of personnel issue, not attitudes or characterizations. In your OP I saw complaints of attitude, rude, tattle, gotten worse, toxic, nasty, but not a single mention of specifically what she has said or done, So, we got zero information about what this person actually said or did. The only thing that's clear is that you're really annoyed.

Human: [NY] Issue with new coworker.. Should I ask HR? I've been working for a company close to 6 years as a developer. 5 months ago there was a new hire that I'll call Amy. She's a Project Manager. From the beginning the team and I have been confused on what her role exactly is. When I would send her some emails, she would reply to me with an attitude. I let it go in the beginning but later when working together she started being more and more rude. Whenever I ask her questions she usually goes to our manager to tattle (same manager) and my manager does one of the following: sends out an email to everyone, call me directly with Amy's question, or tell me in the meeting with the team about my concern. The issues have gotten worse lately. It has made a very toxic environment for me. I'm sure my boss knows of the issues. I got a very nasty email from Amy today, my boss was added in the email and said nothing of it. I see that my boss is on her side. Boss has been working around 6 years too. I reached out to HR to ask if she is available to meet. I would like to show her the email evidence of how Amy has been replying to me. I have been asking HR about what happens when someone leaves, do they get their vacation time paid in full, etc. I have been so stressed to the point that I want to resign. I don't want HR to talk to my manager or Amy about this, but I guess I wanted to let her know of this issue and to let me know if I might be wrong here. I have shown other people the emails I have received and they too see the attitude. Should I even meet with HR at all or ask if the things I show are confidential? Assistant: Full honesttt solution go up to her and ask if she’s wants a hug or fight

Human: [NY] Issue with new coworker.. Should I ask HR? I've been working for a company close to 6 years as a developer. 5 months ago there was a new hire that I'll call Amy. She's a Project Manager. From the beginning the team and I have been confused on what her role exactly is. When I would send her some emails, she would reply to me with an attitude. I let it go in the beginning but later when working together she started being more and more rude. Whenever I ask her questions she usually goes to our manager to tattle (same manager) and my manager does one of the following: sends out an email to everyone, call me directly with Amy's question, or tell me in the meeting with the team about my concern. The issues have gotten worse lately. It has made a very toxic environment for me. I'm sure my boss knows of the issues. I got a very nasty email from Amy today, my boss was added in the email and said nothing of it. I see that my boss is on her side. Boss has been working around 6 years too. I reached out to HR to ask if she is available to meet. I would like to show her the email evidence of how Amy has been replying to me. I have been asking HR about what happens when someone leaves, do they get their vacation time paid in full, etc. I have been so stressed to the point that I want to resign. I don't want HR to talk to my manager or Amy about this, but I guess I wanted to let her know of this issue and to let me know if I might be wrong here. I have shown other people the emails I have received and they too see the attitude. Should I even meet with HR at all or ask if the things I show are confidential? Assistant:

Human: [NY] Issue with new coworker.. Should I ask HR? I've been working for a company close to 6 years as a developer. 5 months ago there was a new hire that I'll call Amy. She's a Project Manager. From the beginning the team and I have been confused on what her role exactly is. When I would send her some emails, she would reply to me with an attitude. I let it go in the beginning but later when working together she started being more and more rude. Whenever I ask her questions she usually goes to our manager to tattle (same manager) and my manager does one of the following: sends out an email to everyone, call me directly with Amy's question, or tell me in the meeting with the team about my concern. The issues have gotten worse lately. It has made a very toxic environment for me. I'm sure my boss knows of the issues. I got a very nasty email from Amy today, my boss was added in the email and said nothing of it. I see that my boss is on her side. Boss has been working around 6 years too. I reached out to HR to ask if she is available to meet. I would like to show her the email evidence of how Amy has been replying to me. I have been asking HR about what happens when someone leaves, do they get their vacation time paid in full, etc. I have been so stressed to the point that I want to resign. I don't want HR to talk to my manager or Amy about this, but I guess I wanted to let her know of this issue and to let me know if I might be wrong here. I have shown other people the emails I have received and they too see the attitude. Should I even meet with HR at all or ask if the things I show are confidential? Assistant: Let's say we agree she's giving you attitude, is it just to you and why do you think it's happening.

Human: [NY] Issue with new coworker.. Should I ask HR? I've been working for a company close to 6 years as a developer. 5 months ago there was a new hire that I'll call Amy. She's a Project Manager. From the beginning the team and I have been confused on what her role exactly is. When I would send her some emails, she would reply to me with an attitude. I let it go in the beginning but later when working together she started being more and more rude. Whenever I ask her questions she usually goes to our manager to tattle (same manager) and my manager does one of the following: sends out an email to everyone, call me directly with Amy's question, or tell me in the meeting with the team about my concern. The issues have gotten worse lately. It has made a very toxic environment for me. I'm sure my boss knows of the issues. I got a very nasty email from Amy today, my boss was added in the email and said nothing of it. I see that my boss is on her side. Boss has been working around 6 years too. I reached out to HR to ask if she is available to meet. I would like to show her the email evidence of how Amy has been replying to me. I have been asking HR about what happens when someone leaves, do they get their vacation time paid in full, etc. I have been so stressed to the point that I want to resign. I don't want HR to talk to my manager or Amy about this, but I guess I wanted to let her know of this issue and to let me know if I might be wrong here. I have shown other people the emails I have received and they too see the attitude. Should I even meet with HR at all or ask if the things I show are confidential? Assistant: Full honesttt solution go up to her and ask if she’s wants a hug or fight

Human: [CA] Forced to clock out in order to use the restroom. **Background:** I do have a couple of mild disabilities such as being in the spectrum, and physical malformations (ankles and face). I have only partial use of my legs. Because of the aforementioned, I have struggled to get gainful employment, and since about a decade or so, I settled for call center work. Since I can work in a sedentary environment, I am not able to get disability long term, and also enjoy having a purpose and being productive. **Now**: I have been WFH for an extremely busy and understaffed call center, I am bilingual, so I save my employer lots of time and money by not needing to call the language line for an interpreter, I also learned how to handle all queues. I do not get differential pay for this, nor when I get sent to cover swing or night shifts because of "business needs". Right now we answer nonstop high-stress calls with not even a second to breathe, takes notes, drink water or medication. We are monitored (micromanaged) on the phone, the computer, webcam for face video, and a second cam with side view of our torso/desk. My direct supervisors have been refusing me restroom breaks lately, meaning that if I need to use the restroom I am forced to clock out for break or lunch, regardless of the time. Sometimes they just ignore me, or just say that we are too busy, or that they are not enough bilingual agents and will have to continue working regardless. They do not treat all agents like that, and I'm aware that it's a tricky situation to address. I would like advice/input, as well as some pointers or information about CA labor law regarding bathroom breaks. I have tried contacting management to address this, to no avail. Assistant:

Human: [CA] Forced to clock out in order to use the restroom. **Background:** I do have a couple of mild disabilities such as being in the spectrum, and physical malformations (ankles and face). I have only partial use of my legs. Because of the aforementioned, I have struggled to get gainful employment, and since about a decade or so, I settled for call center work. Since I can work in a sedentary environment, I am not able to get disability long term, and also enjoy having a purpose and being productive. **Now**: I have been WFH for an extremely busy and understaffed call center, I am bilingual, so I save my employer lots of time and money by not needing to call the language line for an interpreter, I also learned how to handle all queues. I do not get differential pay for this, nor when I get sent to cover swing or night shifts because of "business needs". Right now we answer nonstop high-stress calls with not even a second to breathe, takes notes, drink water or medication. We are monitored (micromanaged) on the phone, the computer, webcam for face video, and a second cam with side view of our torso/desk. My direct supervisors have been refusing me restroom breaks lately, meaning that if I need to use the restroom I am forced to clock out for break or lunch, regardless of the time. Sometimes they just ignore me, or just say that we are too busy, or that they are not enough bilingual agents and will have to continue working regardless. They do not treat all agents like that, and I'm aware that it's a tricky situation to address. I would like advice/input, as well as some pointers or information about CA labor law regarding bathroom breaks. I have tried contacting management to address this, to no avail. Assistant: Different perspective. You sound like a person who wants to work. Not sure how long you've been working at current call center, but I believe there is a different company out there who would value your skills and not stress out on reasonable bathroom breaks. And no cameras in your face. Although I believe you could have a lawyer write them a stern letter, I'd look elsewhere for a better gig. Call centers are super short handed right now.

Human: [CA] Forced to clock out in order to use the restroom. **Background:** I do have a couple of mild disabilities such as being in the spectrum, and physical malformations (ankles and face). I have only partial use of my legs. Because of the aforementioned, I have struggled to get gainful employment, and since about a decade or so, I settled for call center work. Since I can work in a sedentary environment, I am not able to get disability long term, and also enjoy having a purpose and being productive. **Now**: I have been WFH for an extremely busy and understaffed call center, I am bilingual, so I save my employer lots of time and money by not needing to call the language line for an interpreter, I also learned how to handle all queues. I do not get differential pay for this, nor when I get sent to cover swing or night shifts because of "business needs". Right now we answer nonstop high-stress calls with not even a second to breathe, takes notes, drink water or medication. We are monitored (micromanaged) on the phone, the computer, webcam for face video, and a second cam with side view of our torso/desk. My direct supervisors have been refusing me restroom breaks lately, meaning that if I need to use the restroom I am forced to clock out for break or lunch, regardless of the time. Sometimes they just ignore me, or just say that we are too busy, or that they are not enough bilingual agents and will have to continue working regardless. They do not treat all agents like that, and I'm aware that it's a tricky situation to address. I would like advice/input, as well as some pointers or information about CA labor law regarding bathroom breaks. I have tried contacting management to address this, to no avail. Assistant: I've seen it referenced elsewhere on Reddit, and haven't tried it myself, but the JAN network is apparently a great resource for all things ADA. I would advise starting there

Human: [CA] Forced to clock out in order to use the restroom. **Background:** I do have a couple of mild disabilities such as being in the spectrum, and physical malformations (ankles and face). I have only partial use of my legs. Because of the aforementioned, I have struggled to get gainful employment, and since about a decade or so, I settled for call center work. Since I can work in a sedentary environment, I am not able to get disability long term, and also enjoy having a purpose and being productive. **Now**: I have been WFH for an extremely busy and understaffed call center, I am bilingual, so I save my employer lots of time and money by not needing to call the language line for an interpreter, I also learned how to handle all queues. I do not get differential pay for this, nor when I get sent to cover swing or night shifts because of "business needs". Right now we answer nonstop high-stress calls with not even a second to breathe, takes notes, drink water or medication. We are monitored (micromanaged) on the phone, the computer, webcam for face video, and a second cam with side view of our torso/desk. My direct supervisors have been refusing me restroom breaks lately, meaning that if I need to use the restroom I am forced to clock out for break or lunch, regardless of the time. Sometimes they just ignore me, or just say that we are too busy, or that they are not enough bilingual agents and will have to continue working regardless. They do not treat all agents like that, and I'm aware that it's a tricky situation to address. I would like advice/input, as well as some pointers or information about CA labor law regarding bathroom breaks. I have tried contacting management to address this, to no avail. Assistant:

Human: [CA] Forced to clock out in order to use the restroom. **Background:** I do have a couple of mild disabilities such as being in the spectrum, and physical malformations (ankles and face). I have only partial use of my legs. Because of the aforementioned, I have struggled to get gainful employment, and since about a decade or so, I settled for call center work. Since I can work in a sedentary environment, I am not able to get disability long term, and also enjoy having a purpose and being productive. **Now**: I have been WFH for an extremely busy and understaffed call center, I am bilingual, so I save my employer lots of time and money by not needing to call the language line for an interpreter, I also learned how to handle all queues. I do not get differential pay for this, nor when I get sent to cover swing or night shifts because of "business needs". Right now we answer nonstop high-stress calls with not even a second to breathe, takes notes, drink water or medication. We are monitored (micromanaged) on the phone, the computer, webcam for face video, and a second cam with side view of our torso/desk. My direct supervisors have been refusing me restroom breaks lately, meaning that if I need to use the restroom I am forced to clock out for break or lunch, regardless of the time. Sometimes they just ignore me, or just say that we are too busy, or that they are not enough bilingual agents and will have to continue working regardless. They do not treat all agents like that, and I'm aware that it's a tricky situation to address. I would like advice/input, as well as some pointers or information about CA labor law regarding bathroom breaks. I have tried contacting management to address this, to no avail. Assistant: Different perspective. You sound like a person who wants to work. Not sure how long you've been working at current call center, but I believe there is a different company out there who would value your skills and not stress out on reasonable bathroom breaks. And no cameras in your face. Although I believe you could have a lawyer write them a stern letter, I'd look elsewhere for a better gig. Call centers are super short handed right now.

Human: [CA] Forced to clock out in order to use the restroom. **Background:** I do have a couple of mild disabilities such as being in the spectrum, and physical malformations (ankles and face). I have only partial use of my legs. Because of the aforementioned, I have struggled to get gainful employment, and since about a decade or so, I settled for call center work. Since I can work in a sedentary environment, I am not able to get disability long term, and also enjoy having a purpose and being productive. **Now**: I have been WFH for an extremely busy and understaffed call center, I am bilingual, so I save my employer lots of time and money by not needing to call the language line for an interpreter, I also learned how to handle all queues. I do not get differential pay for this, nor when I get sent to cover swing or night shifts because of "business needs". Right now we answer nonstop high-stress calls with not even a second to breathe, takes notes, drink water or medication. We are monitored (micromanaged) on the phone, the computer, webcam for face video, and a second cam with side view of our torso/desk. My direct supervisors have been refusing me restroom breaks lately, meaning that if I need to use the restroom I am forced to clock out for break or lunch, regardless of the time. Sometimes they just ignore me, or just say that we are too busy, or that they are not enough bilingual agents and will have to continue working regardless. They do not treat all agents like that, and I'm aware that it's a tricky situation to address. I would like advice/input, as well as some pointers or information about CA labor law regarding bathroom breaks. I have tried contacting management to address this, to no avail. Assistant: Look into asking for an ADA accommodation to use the restroom as needed.

Human: [CA] Forced to clock out in order to use the restroom. **Background:** I do have a couple of mild disabilities such as being in the spectrum, and physical malformations (ankles and face). I have only partial use of my legs. Because of the aforementioned, I have struggled to get gainful employment, and since about a decade or so, I settled for call center work. Since I can work in a sedentary environment, I am not able to get disability long term, and also enjoy having a purpose and being productive. **Now**: I have been WFH for an extremely busy and understaffed call center, I am bilingual, so I save my employer lots of time and money by not needing to call the language line for an interpreter, I also learned how to handle all queues. I do not get differential pay for this, nor when I get sent to cover swing or night shifts because of "business needs". Right now we answer nonstop high-stress calls with not even a second to breathe, takes notes, drink water or medication. We are monitored (micromanaged) on the phone, the computer, webcam for face video, and a second cam with side view of our torso/desk. My direct supervisors have been refusing me restroom breaks lately, meaning that if I need to use the restroom I am forced to clock out for break or lunch, regardless of the time. Sometimes they just ignore me, or just say that we are too busy, or that they are not enough bilingual agents and will have to continue working regardless. They do not treat all agents like that, and I'm aware that it's a tricky situation to address. I would like advice/input, as well as some pointers or information about CA labor law regarding bathroom breaks. I have tried contacting management to address this, to no avail. Assistant:

Human: [CA] Forced to clock out in order to use the restroom. **Background:** I do have a couple of mild disabilities such as being in the spectrum, and physical malformations (ankles and face). I have only partial use of my legs. Because of the aforementioned, I have struggled to get gainful employment, and since about a decade or so, I settled for call center work. Since I can work in a sedentary environment, I am not able to get disability long term, and also enjoy having a purpose and being productive. **Now**: I have been WFH for an extremely busy and understaffed call center, I am bilingual, so I save my employer lots of time and money by not needing to call the language line for an interpreter, I also learned how to handle all queues. I do not get differential pay for this, nor when I get sent to cover swing or night shifts because of "business needs". Right now we answer nonstop high-stress calls with not even a second to breathe, takes notes, drink water or medication. We are monitored (micromanaged) on the phone, the computer, webcam for face video, and a second cam with side view of our torso/desk. My direct supervisors have been refusing me restroom breaks lately, meaning that if I need to use the restroom I am forced to clock out for break or lunch, regardless of the time. Sometimes they just ignore me, or just say that we are too busy, or that they are not enough bilingual agents and will have to continue working regardless. They do not treat all agents like that, and I'm aware that it's a tricky situation to address. I would like advice/input, as well as some pointers or information about CA labor law regarding bathroom breaks. I have tried contacting management to address this, to no avail. Assistant: I've seen it referenced elsewhere on Reddit, and haven't tried it myself, but the JAN network is apparently a great resource for all things ADA. I would advise starting there

Human: [CA] Forced to clock out in order to use the restroom. **Background:** I do have a couple of mild disabilities such as being in the spectrum, and physical malformations (ankles and face). I have only partial use of my legs. Because of the aforementioned, I have struggled to get gainful employment, and since about a decade or so, I settled for call center work. Since I can work in a sedentary environment, I am not able to get disability long term, and also enjoy having a purpose and being productive. **Now**: I have been WFH for an extremely busy and understaffed call center, I am bilingual, so I save my employer lots of time and money by not needing to call the language line for an interpreter, I also learned how to handle all queues. I do not get differential pay for this, nor when I get sent to cover swing or night shifts because of "business needs". Right now we answer nonstop high-stress calls with not even a second to breathe, takes notes, drink water or medication. We are monitored (micromanaged) on the phone, the computer, webcam for face video, and a second cam with side view of our torso/desk. My direct supervisors have been refusing me restroom breaks lately, meaning that if I need to use the restroom I am forced to clock out for break or lunch, regardless of the time. Sometimes they just ignore me, or just say that we are too busy, or that they are not enough bilingual agents and will have to continue working regardless. They do not treat all agents like that, and I'm aware that it's a tricky situation to address. I would like advice/input, as well as some pointers or information about CA labor law regarding bathroom breaks. I have tried contacting management to address this, to no avail. Assistant: Look into asking for an ADA accommodation to use the restroom as needed.

Human: [PA] What is the etiquette for applying to multiple jobs at the same large company? Note: I am applying to jobs I believe I meet the qualifications for and am not randomly throwing my resume at them. I'm applying to jobs at McKinsey, for example, that have various locations within the US but the same position. (Ex: ABC specialist in New York and Georgia). These are not management consulting jobs. However, I'm also interested in client-facing consulting positions. Since these are such large companies, would it be tacky to apply to multiple jobs in various areas (again, that I have the background for)? Thanks! Assistant:

Human: [PA] What is the etiquette for applying to multiple jobs at the same large company? Note: I am applying to jobs I believe I meet the qualifications for and am not randomly throwing my resume at them. I'm applying to jobs at McKinsey, for example, that have various locations within the US but the same position. (Ex: ABC specialist in New York and Georgia). These are not management consulting jobs. However, I'm also interested in client-facing consulting positions. Since these are such large companies, would it be tacky to apply to multiple jobs in various areas (again, that I have the background for)? Thanks! Assistant: I did this…. Ended up getting one of the jobs. When they asked me about the other positions applied to I let them know that I really want to work for their company and gave them several great reasons why. Now I work for a great company with tons of room for growth just like I wanted!

Human: [PA] What is the etiquette for applying to multiple jobs at the same large company? Note: I am applying to jobs I believe I meet the qualifications for and am not randomly throwing my resume at them. I'm applying to jobs at McKinsey, for example, that have various locations within the US but the same position. (Ex: ABC specialist in New York and Georgia). These are not management consulting jobs. However, I'm also interested in client-facing consulting positions. Since these are such large companies, would it be tacky to apply to multiple jobs in various areas (again, that I have the background for)? Thanks! Assistant: It's perfectly normal. Just bear in mind, within some companies, the hiring manager won't know you've applied for other jobs within the same company. It could be you're interviewing for two jobs within the same corp at the same time. So keep that in mind if the interviewer asks, "Are you interviewing for any other roles?". Not sure what I'd say there, perhaps "I am, but nothing concrete as of yet" or something equally non-committal.

Human: [PA] What is the etiquette for applying to multiple jobs at the same large company? Note: I am applying to jobs I believe I meet the qualifications for and am not randomly throwing my resume at them. I'm applying to jobs at McKinsey, for example, that have various locations within the US but the same position. (Ex: ABC specialist in New York and Georgia). These are not management consulting jobs. However, I'm also interested in client-facing consulting positions. Since these are such large companies, would it be tacky to apply to multiple jobs in various areas (again, that I have the background for)? Thanks! Assistant:

Human: [PA] What is the etiquette for applying to multiple jobs at the same large company? Note: I am applying to jobs I believe I meet the qualifications for and am not randomly throwing my resume at them. I'm applying to jobs at McKinsey, for example, that have various locations within the US but the same position. (Ex: ABC specialist in New York and Georgia). These are not management consulting jobs. However, I'm also interested in client-facing consulting positions. Since these are such large companies, would it be tacky to apply to multiple jobs in various areas (again, that I have the background for)? Thanks! Assistant: I did this…. Ended up getting one of the jobs. When they asked me about the other positions applied to I let them know that I really want to work for their company and gave them several great reasons why. Now I work for a great company with tons of room for growth just like I wanted!

Human: [PA] What is the etiquette for applying to multiple jobs at the same large company? Note: I am applying to jobs I believe I meet the qualifications for and am not randomly throwing my resume at them. I'm applying to jobs at McKinsey, for example, that have various locations within the US but the same position. (Ex: ABC specialist in New York and Georgia). These are not management consulting jobs. However, I'm also interested in client-facing consulting positions. Since these are such large companies, would it be tacky to apply to multiple jobs in various areas (again, that I have the background for)? Thanks! Assistant: Im in a similar place in life if like to know too, all im doing is focusing on my resume its the only thing that can make me stand out besides experience.

Human: [PA] What is the etiquette for applying to multiple jobs at the same large company? Note: I am applying to jobs I believe I meet the qualifications for and am not randomly throwing my resume at them. I'm applying to jobs at McKinsey, for example, that have various locations within the US but the same position. (Ex: ABC specialist in New York and Georgia). These are not management consulting jobs. However, I'm also interested in client-facing consulting positions. Since these are such large companies, would it be tacky to apply to multiple jobs in various areas (again, that I have the background for)? Thanks! Assistant:

Human: [PA] What is the etiquette for applying to multiple jobs at the same large company? Note: I am applying to jobs I believe I meet the qualifications for and am not randomly throwing my resume at them. I'm applying to jobs at McKinsey, for example, that have various locations within the US but the same position. (Ex: ABC specialist in New York and Georgia). These are not management consulting jobs. However, I'm also interested in client-facing consulting positions. Since these are such large companies, would it be tacky to apply to multiple jobs in various areas (again, that I have the background for)? Thanks! Assistant: It's perfectly normal. Just bear in mind, within some companies, the hiring manager won't know you've applied for other jobs within the same company. It could be you're interviewing for two jobs within the same corp at the same time. So keep that in mind if the interviewer asks, "Are you interviewing for any other roles?". Not sure what I'd say there, perhaps "I am, but nothing concrete as of yet" or something equally non-committal.

Human: [PA] What is the etiquette for applying to multiple jobs at the same large company? Note: I am applying to jobs I believe I meet the qualifications for and am not randomly throwing my resume at them. I'm applying to jobs at McKinsey, for example, that have various locations within the US but the same position. (Ex: ABC specialist in New York and Georgia). These are not management consulting jobs. However, I'm also interested in client-facing consulting positions. Since these are such large companies, would it be tacky to apply to multiple jobs in various areas (again, that I have the background for)? Thanks! Assistant: Im in a similar place in life if like to know too, all im doing is focusing on my resume its the only thing that can make me stand out besides experience.

Human: Why do many languages have words for 11 and 12 that do not follow the rules of the later ‘teens’? For example, in English we have eleven and twelve and then 13 through 19 use the rule of ‘number’+’ten’ resulting in thirteen or fourteen. German has a similar system with 11 and 12 not following the rules of the teens, same in Spanish. Why is this? Why don’t language use ‘one teen’ or ‘two teen’? (Yes I recognise this is probably a very Eurocentric question) Assistant:

Human: Why do many languages have words for 11 and 12 that do not follow the rules of the later ‘teens’? For example, in English we have eleven and twelve and then 13 through 19 use the rule of ‘number’+’ten’ resulting in thirteen or fourteen. German has a similar system with 11 and 12 not following the rules of the teens, same in Spanish. Why is this? Why don’t language use ‘one teen’ or ‘two teen’? (Yes I recognise this is probably a very Eurocentric question) Assistant: They're used relatively frequently. That's really all there is to it. Like compound numerals in general, sometimes the original higher teens get replaced by innovations, in which case the 'fossilized' ones may reveal archaic patterns.

Human: Why do many languages have words for 11 and 12 that do not follow the rules of the later ‘teens’? For example, in English we have eleven and twelve and then 13 through 19 use the rule of ‘number’+’ten’ resulting in thirteen or fourteen. German has a similar system with 11 and 12 not following the rules of the teens, same in Spanish. Why is this? Why don’t language use ‘one teen’ or ‘two teen’? (Yes I recognise this is probably a very Eurocentric question) Assistant: Maybe a clue to your question, maybe not, sounds a little crackpot. But the babylonians counted with a base 12 system; which is why there are 60 seconds in a minute, 360 degrees in a circle, etc. In other words, their "ten" would be our 12, sorry if that was patronizing, idk if everyone reading knows what I meant by "base". Even though noone uses the Babylonian language today, some technical conventions are still being used, so it is fathomable to me that they could be a factor regarding this.

Human: Why do many languages have words for 11 and 12 that do not follow the rules of the later ‘teens’? For example, in English we have eleven and twelve and then 13 through 19 use the rule of ‘number’+’ten’ resulting in thirteen or fourteen. German has a similar system with 11 and 12 not following the rules of the teens, same in Spanish. Why is this? Why don’t language use ‘one teen’ or ‘two teen’? (Yes I recognise this is probably a very Eurocentric question) Assistant:

Human: Why do many languages have words for 11 and 12 that do not follow the rules of the later ‘teens’? For example, in English we have eleven and twelve and then 13 through 19 use the rule of ‘number’+’ten’ resulting in thirteen or fourteen. German has a similar system with 11 and 12 not following the rules of the teens, same in Spanish. Why is this? Why don’t language use ‘one teen’ or ‘two teen’? (Yes I recognise this is probably a very Eurocentric question) Assistant: They're used relatively frequently. That's really all there is to it. Like compound numerals in general, sometimes the original higher teens get replaced by innovations, in which case the 'fossilized' ones may reveal archaic patterns.

Human: Why do many languages have words for 11 and 12 that do not follow the rules of the later ‘teens’? For example, in English we have eleven and twelve and then 13 through 19 use the rule of ‘number’+’ten’ resulting in thirteen or fourteen. German has a similar system with 11 and 12 not following the rules of the teens, same in Spanish. Why is this? Why don’t language use ‘one teen’ or ‘two teen’? (Yes I recognise this is probably a very Eurocentric question) Assistant: I'm sure it has to do with the duodecimal counting system and oftentimes some other archaic counting systems, but I'm sure someone else would have a better answer for you :)

Human: Why do many languages have words for 11 and 12 that do not follow the rules of the later ‘teens’? For example, in English we have eleven and twelve and then 13 through 19 use the rule of ‘number’+’ten’ resulting in thirteen or fourteen. German has a similar system with 11 and 12 not following the rules of the teens, same in Spanish. Why is this? Why don’t language use ‘one teen’ or ‘two teen’? (Yes I recognise this is probably a very Eurocentric question) Assistant:

Human: Why do many languages have words for 11 and 12 that do not follow the rules of the later ‘teens’? For example, in English we have eleven and twelve and then 13 through 19 use the rule of ‘number’+’ten’ resulting in thirteen or fourteen. German has a similar system with 11 and 12 not following the rules of the teens, same in Spanish. Why is this? Why don’t language use ‘one teen’ or ‘two teen’? (Yes I recognise this is probably a very Eurocentric question) Assistant: Maybe a clue to your question, maybe not, sounds a little crackpot. But the babylonians counted with a base 12 system; which is why there are 60 seconds in a minute, 360 degrees in a circle, etc. In other words, their "ten" would be our 12, sorry if that was patronizing, idk if everyone reading knows what I meant by "base". Even though noone uses the Babylonian language today, some technical conventions are still being used, so it is fathomable to me that they could be a factor regarding this.

Human: Why do many languages have words for 11 and 12 that do not follow the rules of the later ‘teens’? For example, in English we have eleven and twelve and then 13 through 19 use the rule of ‘number’+’ten’ resulting in thirteen or fourteen. German has a similar system with 11 and 12 not following the rules of the teens, same in Spanish. Why is this? Why don’t language use ‘one teen’ or ‘two teen’? (Yes I recognise this is probably a very Eurocentric question) Assistant: I'm sure it has to do with the duodecimal counting system and oftentimes some other archaic counting systems, but I'm sure someone else would have a better answer for you :)

Human: Is this diagram accurate? https://i.redd.it/0t0esu9ugne61.jpg Assistant:

Human: Is this diagram accurate? https://i.redd.it/0t0esu9ugne61.jpg Assistant: The difference between Spanish and Galician is not correct, there's also "ñ" in Galician language. I'd make the difference with "j"; Spanish has it, Galician doesn't.

Human: Is this diagram accurate? https://i.redd.it/0t0esu9ugne61.jpg Assistant: The only issue to me is there's nothing suggesting that the second question is "does the language have any of these symbols?" not "does it have all of them?"

Human: Is this diagram accurate? https://i.redd.it/0t0esu9ugne61.jpg Assistant:

Human: Is this diagram accurate? https://i.redd.it/0t0esu9ugne61.jpg Assistant: The difference between Spanish and Galician is not correct, there's also "ñ" in Galician language. I'd make the difference with "j"; Spanish has it, Galician doesn't.

Human: Is this diagram accurate? https://i.redd.it/0t0esu9ugne61.jpg Assistant: Love it! Great job, can tell it took a lot of time

Human: Is this diagram accurate? https://i.redd.it/0t0esu9ugne61.jpg Assistant:

Human: Is this diagram accurate? https://i.redd.it/0t0esu9ugne61.jpg Assistant: The only issue to me is there's nothing suggesting that the second question is "does the language have any of these symbols?" not "does it have all of them?"

Human: Is this diagram accurate? https://i.redd.it/0t0esu9ugne61.jpg Assistant: Love it! Great job, can tell it took a lot of time

Human: From Darknet Diaries - Jack had a Raspberry Pi Server "isolated on its own network". Does that mean he asked his ISP for a second public IP address? Or is there another way of accomplishing this "airgapping" to isolate a network from your home network, while still having access to the internet? Curious because I'm thinking of getting a hacktop with a Kali image to do some experiments. I watched a tutorial and it directed you to set up an internal network for both the Kali image and the vulnhub. But that means the Kali box won't have access to the internet, right? Which seems like a shame... Screenshot of transcript with related content: https://imgur.com/a/cfjU386 Disclaimer: huge newbie here. If I said anything that doesn't make sense or got the verbage wrong, would love to be corrected. Assistant:

Human: From Darknet Diaries - Jack had a Raspberry Pi Server "isolated on its own network". Does that mean he asked his ISP for a second public IP address? Or is there another way of accomplishing this "airgapping" to isolate a network from your home network, while still having access to the internet? Curious because I'm thinking of getting a hacktop with a Kali image to do some experiments. I watched a tutorial and it directed you to set up an internal network for both the Kali image and the vulnhub. But that means the Kali box won't have access to the internet, right? Which seems like a shame... Screenshot of transcript with related content: https://imgur.com/a/cfjU386 Disclaimer: huge newbie here. If I said anything that doesn't make sense or got the verbage wrong, would love to be corrected. Assistant: I don't like the usage of the term "air gapping" unless it is true physical and logical separation. As you are a "huge newbie" I feel it is important that you understand that MANY people in the industry confuse logical separation (VLANs, routing, ACLs) for air gapping.

Human: From Darknet Diaries - Jack had a Raspberry Pi Server "isolated on its own network". Does that mean he asked his ISP for a second public IP address? Or is there another way of accomplishing this "airgapping" to isolate a network from your home network, while still having access to the internet? Curious because I'm thinking of getting a hacktop with a Kali image to do some experiments. I watched a tutorial and it directed you to set up an internal network for both the Kali image and the vulnhub. But that means the Kali box won't have access to the internet, right? Which seems like a shame... Screenshot of transcript with related content: https://imgur.com/a/cfjU386 Disclaimer: huge newbie here. If I said anything that doesn't make sense or got the verbage wrong, would love to be corrected. Assistant: It might have been a web server in a DMZ. If the ports were forwarded properly the DMZ can be blocked off from the rest of your network. You could def use VLAN configurations, switch security, and robust firewalls to prevent peeking outside the DMZ.

Human: From Darknet Diaries - Jack had a Raspberry Pi Server "isolated on its own network". Does that mean he asked his ISP for a second public IP address? Or is there another way of accomplishing this "airgapping" to isolate a network from your home network, while still having access to the internet? Curious because I'm thinking of getting a hacktop with a Kali image to do some experiments. I watched a tutorial and it directed you to set up an internal network for both the Kali image and the vulnhub. But that means the Kali box won't have access to the internet, right? Which seems like a shame... Screenshot of transcript with related content: https://imgur.com/a/cfjU386 Disclaimer: huge newbie here. If I said anything that doesn't make sense or got the verbage wrong, would love to be corrected. Assistant:

Human: From Darknet Diaries - Jack had a Raspberry Pi Server "isolated on its own network". Does that mean he asked his ISP for a second public IP address? Or is there another way of accomplishing this "airgapping" to isolate a network from your home network, while still having access to the internet? Curious because I'm thinking of getting a hacktop with a Kali image to do some experiments. I watched a tutorial and it directed you to set up an internal network for both the Kali image and the vulnhub. But that means the Kali box won't have access to the internet, right? Which seems like a shame... Screenshot of transcript with related content: https://imgur.com/a/cfjU386 Disclaimer: huge newbie here. If I said anything that doesn't make sense or got the verbage wrong, would love to be corrected. Assistant: I don't like the usage of the term "air gapping" unless it is true physical and logical separation. As you are a "huge newbie" I feel it is important that you understand that MANY people in the industry confuse logical separation (VLANs, routing, ACLs) for air gapping.

Human: From Darknet Diaries - Jack had a Raspberry Pi Server "isolated on its own network". Does that mean he asked his ISP for a second public IP address? Or is there another way of accomplishing this "airgapping" to isolate a network from your home network, while still having access to the internet? Curious because I'm thinking of getting a hacktop with a Kali image to do some experiments. I watched a tutorial and it directed you to set up an internal network for both the Kali image and the vulnhub. But that means the Kali box won't have access to the internet, right? Which seems like a shame... Screenshot of transcript with related content: https://imgur.com/a/cfjU386 Disclaimer: huge newbie here. If I said anything that doesn't make sense or got the verbage wrong, would love to be corrected. Assistant: Depending on the router you can do it without VLANS. The router needs to be able to support multiple LANS. And you may need to setup ACL in the LAN interfaces to block them from talking to each other. Then you will need at least 2 physical networks and all the hardware required to do this.

Human: From Darknet Diaries - Jack had a Raspberry Pi Server "isolated on its own network". Does that mean he asked his ISP for a second public IP address? Or is there another way of accomplishing this "airgapping" to isolate a network from your home network, while still having access to the internet? Curious because I'm thinking of getting a hacktop with a Kali image to do some experiments. I watched a tutorial and it directed you to set up an internal network for both the Kali image and the vulnhub. But that means the Kali box won't have access to the internet, right? Which seems like a shame... Screenshot of transcript with related content: https://imgur.com/a/cfjU386 Disclaimer: huge newbie here. If I said anything that doesn't make sense or got the verbage wrong, would love to be corrected. Assistant:

Human: From Darknet Diaries - Jack had a Raspberry Pi Server "isolated on its own network". Does that mean he asked his ISP for a second public IP address? Or is there another way of accomplishing this "airgapping" to isolate a network from your home network, while still having access to the internet? Curious because I'm thinking of getting a hacktop with a Kali image to do some experiments. I watched a tutorial and it directed you to set up an internal network for both the Kali image and the vulnhub. But that means the Kali box won't have access to the internet, right? Which seems like a shame... Screenshot of transcript with related content: https://imgur.com/a/cfjU386 Disclaimer: huge newbie here. If I said anything that doesn't make sense or got the verbage wrong, would love to be corrected. Assistant: It might have been a web server in a DMZ. If the ports were forwarded properly the DMZ can be blocked off from the rest of your network. You could def use VLAN configurations, switch security, and robust firewalls to prevent peeking outside the DMZ.

Human: From Darknet Diaries - Jack had a Raspberry Pi Server "isolated on its own network". Does that mean he asked his ISP for a second public IP address? Or is there another way of accomplishing this "airgapping" to isolate a network from your home network, while still having access to the internet? Curious because I'm thinking of getting a hacktop with a Kali image to do some experiments. I watched a tutorial and it directed you to set up an internal network for both the Kali image and the vulnhub. But that means the Kali box won't have access to the internet, right? Which seems like a shame... Screenshot of transcript with related content: https://imgur.com/a/cfjU386 Disclaimer: huge newbie here. If I said anything that doesn't make sense or got the verbage wrong, would love to be corrected. Assistant: Depending on the router you can do it without VLANS. The router needs to be able to support multiple LANS. And you may need to setup ACL in the LAN interfaces to block them from talking to each other. Then you will need at least 2 physical networks and all the hardware required to do this.

Human: Where can I find wordlist for most common username and passwords? I'm hoping there is a somewhat definitive list somewhere that I can use rather than taking it from some random site. Assistant:

Human: Where can I find wordlist for most common username and passwords? I'm hoping there is a somewhat definitive list somewhere that I can use rather than taking it from some random site. Assistant: If you are running Kali, check /usr/share/wordlists/

Human: Where can I find wordlist for most common username and passwords? I'm hoping there is a somewhat definitive list somewhere that I can use rather than taking it from some random site. Assistant: Rock you is my fav it’s a list of actually used paswrds

Human: Where can I find wordlist for most common username and passwords? I'm hoping there is a somewhat definitive list somewhere that I can use rather than taking it from some random site. Assistant:

Human: Where can I find wordlist for most common username and passwords? I'm hoping there is a somewhat definitive list somewhere that I can use rather than taking it from some random site. Assistant: If you are running Kali, check /usr/share/wordlists/

Human: Where can I find wordlist for most common username and passwords? I'm hoping there is a somewhat definitive list somewhere that I can use rather than taking it from some random site. Assistant: http://project-rainbowcrack.com/table.htm

Human: Where can I find wordlist for most common username and passwords? I'm hoping there is a somewhat definitive list somewhere that I can use rather than taking it from some random site. Assistant:

Human: Where can I find wordlist for most common username and passwords? I'm hoping there is a somewhat definitive list somewhere that I can use rather than taking it from some random site. Assistant: Rock you is my fav it’s a list of actually used paswrds

Human: Where can I find wordlist for most common username and passwords? I'm hoping there is a somewhat definitive list somewhere that I can use rather than taking it from some random site. Assistant: http://project-rainbowcrack.com/table.htm

Human: In preparation for OSCP, what alternatives are there for meterpreter/multihandler ? Using Netcat seems a little clunky (unless I'm using it wrong). Assistant:

Human: In preparation for OSCP, what alternatives are there for meterpreter/multihandler ? Using Netcat seems a little clunky (unless I'm using it wrong). Assistant: Honestly I used netcat the entirety of my OSCP journey (exercises, labs, exam) and never really found it to hinder me. That being said, multihandler is allowed on the exam.

Human: In preparation for OSCP, what alternatives are there for meterpreter/multihandler ? Using Netcat seems a little clunky (unless I'm using it wrong). Assistant: There's really very little functional difference from using exploit/multi/handler and using nc -nlvp <port> as it pertains to any stageless payload.

Human: In preparation for OSCP, what alternatives are there for meterpreter/multihandler ? Using Netcat seems a little clunky (unless I'm using it wrong). Assistant:

Human: In preparation for OSCP, what alternatives are there for meterpreter/multihandler ? Using Netcat seems a little clunky (unless I'm using it wrong). Assistant: Honestly I used netcat the entirety of my OSCP journey (exercises, labs, exam) and never really found it to hinder me. That being said, multihandler is allowed on the exam.

Human: In preparation for OSCP, what alternatives are there for meterpreter/multihandler ? Using Netcat seems a little clunky (unless I'm using it wrong). Assistant: Powershell empire has a python (2.7) client

Human: In preparation for OSCP, what alternatives are there for meterpreter/multihandler ? Using Netcat seems a little clunky (unless I'm using it wrong). Assistant:

Human: In preparation for OSCP, what alternatives are there for meterpreter/multihandler ? Using Netcat seems a little clunky (unless I'm using it wrong). Assistant: There's really very little functional difference from using exploit/multi/handler and using nc -nlvp <port> as it pertains to any stageless payload.

Human: In preparation for OSCP, what alternatives are there for meterpreter/multihandler ? Using Netcat seems a little clunky (unless I'm using it wrong). Assistant: Powershell empire has a python (2.7) client

Human: People in SOC/IR, what are some common alerts you encounter? What are some common alerts you find when monitoring and how do you investigate it? Could you give an example of something that you did today? Assistant:

Human: People in SOC/IR, what are some common alerts you encounter? What are some common alerts you find when monitoring and how do you investigate it? Could you give an example of something that you did today? Assistant: The most common? Repeated login failures.

Human: People in SOC/IR, what are some common alerts you encounter? What are some common alerts you find when monitoring and how do you investigate it? Could you give an example of something that you did today? Assistant: As a L2/L3 in the past now architect the most common one was probably location alerts thanks to 365

Human: People in SOC/IR, what are some common alerts you encounter? What are some common alerts you find when monitoring and how do you investigate it? Could you give an example of something that you did today? Assistant:

Human: People in SOC/IR, what are some common alerts you encounter? What are some common alerts you find when monitoring and how do you investigate it? Could you give an example of something that you did today? Assistant: The most common? Repeated login failures.

Human: People in SOC/IR, what are some common alerts you encounter? What are some common alerts you find when monitoring and how do you investigate it? Could you give an example of something that you did today? Assistant: Non UTF-8 symbols? Quite alerting. Yet major monitor/logging software does not have capabilities to look for that.

Human: People in SOC/IR, what are some common alerts you encounter? What are some common alerts you find when monitoring and how do you investigate it? Could you give an example of something that you did today? Assistant:

Human: People in SOC/IR, what are some common alerts you encounter? What are some common alerts you find when monitoring and how do you investigate it? Could you give an example of something that you did today? Assistant: As a L2/L3 in the past now architect the most common one was probably location alerts thanks to 365

Human: People in SOC/IR, what are some common alerts you encounter? What are some common alerts you find when monitoring and how do you investigate it? Could you give an example of something that you did today? Assistant: Non UTF-8 symbols? Quite alerting. Yet major monitor/logging software does not have capabilities to look for that.

Human: [HELP] Pentest Lab Hi guys , I m a Cyber Security Engineering student , doing my end of study project , wich concists in building a penetration testing home lab . I have a Lenovo laptop : Thinkpad E460 ( 16 gb ram ) . Oracle VBOX(installed on windows host os ) used as virtualisation platform . Can you give me advice on which are the main components that i m supposed to build , in order to have a complete penetration test scenario ? I m struggling due to the lack of hardware ressources ... ( fw , ids , AD , vulnerable VMs , SIEM(to see what a blue teamer sees) ... ) Assistant:

Human: [HELP] Pentest Lab Hi guys , I m a Cyber Security Engineering student , doing my end of study project , wich concists in building a penetration testing home lab . I have a Lenovo laptop : Thinkpad E460 ( 16 gb ram ) . Oracle VBOX(installed on windows host os ) used as virtualisation platform . Can you give me advice on which are the main components that i m supposed to build , in order to have a complete penetration test scenario ? I m struggling due to the lack of hardware ressources ... ( fw , ids , AD , vulnerable VMs , SIEM(to see what a blue teamer sees) ... ) Assistant: You'll be able to setup pentest lab that you required less than 12Gb. How many vulnerable-VM? two three four? most of the this vm need 512MB max 1GB. Active Directory, 1,5-2GB. firewall, pfsense, 512MB IDS/IPS+SIEM security onion 1,5-2GB how your topology? this is important.

Human: [HELP] Pentest Lab Hi guys , I m a Cyber Security Engineering student , doing my end of study project , wich concists in building a penetration testing home lab . I have a Lenovo laptop : Thinkpad E460 ( 16 gb ram ) . Oracle VBOX(installed on windows host os ) used as virtualisation platform . Can you give me advice on which are the main components that i m supposed to build , in order to have a complete penetration test scenario ? I m struggling due to the lack of hardware ressources ... ( fw , ids , AD , vulnerable VMs , SIEM(to see what a blue teamer sees) ... ) Assistant: If hardware resources is the bottleneck of your homelab, why not try Amazon AWS to simulate the scenario in the cloud. You can save the costs by turning of the VMs when not in use. You can do all sort of stuff you want with fraction of a cost and that’s scalable as well.

Human: [HELP] Pentest Lab Hi guys , I m a Cyber Security Engineering student , doing my end of study project , wich concists in building a penetration testing home lab . I have a Lenovo laptop : Thinkpad E460 ( 16 gb ram ) . Oracle VBOX(installed on windows host os ) used as virtualisation platform . Can you give me advice on which are the main components that i m supposed to build , in order to have a complete penetration test scenario ? I m struggling due to the lack of hardware ressources ... ( fw , ids , AD , vulnerable VMs , SIEM(to see what a blue teamer sees) ... ) Assistant:

Human: [HELP] Pentest Lab Hi guys , I m a Cyber Security Engineering student , doing my end of study project , wich concists in building a penetration testing home lab . I have a Lenovo laptop : Thinkpad E460 ( 16 gb ram ) . Oracle VBOX(installed on windows host os ) used as virtualisation platform . Can you give me advice on which are the main components that i m supposed to build , in order to have a complete penetration test scenario ? I m struggling due to the lack of hardware ressources ... ( fw , ids , AD , vulnerable VMs , SIEM(to see what a blue teamer sees) ... ) Assistant: You'll be able to setup pentest lab that you required less than 12Gb. How many vulnerable-VM? two three four? most of the this vm need 512MB max 1GB. Active Directory, 1,5-2GB. firewall, pfsense, 512MB IDS/IPS+SIEM security onion 1,5-2GB how your topology? this is important.

Human: [HELP] Pentest Lab Hi guys , I m a Cyber Security Engineering student , doing my end of study project , wich concists in building a penetration testing home lab . I have a Lenovo laptop : Thinkpad E460 ( 16 gb ram ) . Oracle VBOX(installed on windows host os ) used as virtualisation platform . Can you give me advice on which are the main components that i m supposed to build , in order to have a complete penetration test scenario ? I m struggling due to the lack of hardware ressources ... ( fw , ids , AD , vulnerable VMs , SIEM(to see what a blue teamer sees) ... ) Assistant: Hi, if you are using Linux-Systems for your home-lab, you should consider using a tool like "vagrant" to create VBox VMs which are reproducible and easy to deploy locally. You can "script" your VMs and infrastructure and there are lots of predefined images.

Human: [HELP] Pentest Lab Hi guys , I m a Cyber Security Engineering student , doing my end of study project , wich concists in building a penetration testing home lab . I have a Lenovo laptop : Thinkpad E460 ( 16 gb ram ) . Oracle VBOX(installed on windows host os ) used as virtualisation platform . Can you give me advice on which are the main components that i m supposed to build , in order to have a complete penetration test scenario ? I m struggling due to the lack of hardware ressources ... ( fw , ids , AD , vulnerable VMs , SIEM(to see what a blue teamer sees) ... ) Assistant:

Human: [HELP] Pentest Lab Hi guys , I m a Cyber Security Engineering student , doing my end of study project , wich concists in building a penetration testing home lab . I have a Lenovo laptop : Thinkpad E460 ( 16 gb ram ) . Oracle VBOX(installed on windows host os ) used as virtualisation platform . Can you give me advice on which are the main components that i m supposed to build , in order to have a complete penetration test scenario ? I m struggling due to the lack of hardware ressources ... ( fw , ids , AD , vulnerable VMs , SIEM(to see what a blue teamer sees) ... ) Assistant: If hardware resources is the bottleneck of your homelab, why not try Amazon AWS to simulate the scenario in the cloud. You can save the costs by turning of the VMs when not in use. You can do all sort of stuff you want with fraction of a cost and that’s scalable as well.

Human: [HELP] Pentest Lab Hi guys , I m a Cyber Security Engineering student , doing my end of study project , wich concists in building a penetration testing home lab . I have a Lenovo laptop : Thinkpad E460 ( 16 gb ram ) . Oracle VBOX(installed on windows host os ) used as virtualisation platform . Can you give me advice on which are the main components that i m supposed to build , in order to have a complete penetration test scenario ? I m struggling due to the lack of hardware ressources ... ( fw , ids , AD , vulnerable VMs , SIEM(to see what a blue teamer sees) ... ) Assistant: Hi, if you are using Linux-Systems for your home-lab, you should consider using a tool like "vagrant" to create VBox VMs which are reproducible and easy to deploy locally. You can "script" your VMs and infrastructure and there are lots of predefined images.

Human: Would a degree in InfoSec "trump" an CISSP? trump for lack of a better word. Assistant:

Human: Would a degree in InfoSec "trump" an CISSP? trump for lack of a better word. Assistant: Yes. I took me < 1 month to study for a CISSP. An entire degree is far more work and in depth. But skills + experience are far more important than a CISSP or a degree.

Human: Would a degree in InfoSec "trump" an CISSP? trump for lack of a better word. Assistant: Experience is better than a degree or certifications... Although degrees and certifications are HR checkboxes.

Human: Would a degree in InfoSec "trump" an CISSP? trump for lack of a better word. Assistant:

Human: Would a degree in InfoSec "trump" an CISSP? trump for lack of a better word. Assistant: Yes. I took me < 1 month to study for a CISSP. An entire degree is far more work and in depth. But skills + experience are far more important than a CISSP or a degree.

Human: Would a degree in InfoSec "trump" an CISSP? trump for lack of a better word. Assistant: Yes. Certifications usually come from *training*. A degree is four years of *education*. Certs should only be to supplement a wider breadth of knowledge in Info Sec. Example, someone who's done a Computer Science//Comp Sci w/ Security degree may choose to do all the Info Sec certs they can and get a job as a pentester.

Human: Would a degree in InfoSec "trump" an CISSP? trump for lack of a better word. Assistant:

Human: Would a degree in InfoSec "trump" an CISSP? trump for lack of a better word. Assistant: Experience is better than a degree or certifications... Although degrees and certifications are HR checkboxes.

Human: Would a degree in InfoSec "trump" an CISSP? trump for lack of a better word. Assistant: Yes. Certifications usually come from *training*. A degree is four years of *education*. Certs should only be to supplement a wider breadth of knowledge in Info Sec. Example, someone who's done a Computer Science//Comp Sci w/ Security degree may choose to do all the Info Sec certs they can and get a job as a pentester.