It's official: A 9-year quest to become a Professional Engineer has finally come to fruition. With five years of college, four years of apprentice work under a licenced PE, and the passing of the Professional Engineering Exam (the engineers equivalent of the lawyers BAR Exam), the dream has now been realized.

I am stoked!!!!!!!!!! "Who's pouring."

Congrats Sol, I know it is not an easy exam to pass. You should be very proud.

Way to go 'Duc!

Good man!

Congratulations, I'm still waiting to pass, so I know that test it's a bear. 8hrs of fun.

George Karl once said, "Accomplish things that no one can ever take from you."

Well done Duc!

Man, I just love trains!

Diesel Electric or Steam ? :p

I woodna thought it'd take that much schoolin to drive them things, I mean with the tracks and all it's kinda hard to get lost? :p

That's clever Gutz, I've never heard that before. :rolleyes:

Ahhhh..............



............stickin' with the namesake this afternoon.

A little bit-o-SundayMoney and I'll be on cloud nine.

Congrats !!! its a tough one for sure. Now ask for a raise. What type engineering if I can ask ??

No need to ask, you just did it for me. The "boys" here at work all read this forum.

Accually, I won't ask for a raise. These guys can make that determination. They have become my best freinds and they are *WAY* to good to me already. The annual bonus' alone add up to more than most folks would get with a raise anyway. And, civil engineering is our disipline of choice, to anwser your last question.

Impressive. Not that I'm an Engamaneer, but from what I understand, that's really darn hard test to pass.

Now, it's time for you to start your consulting business! Serious bucks!

Crikey! You can consult for 1 day a week, and easily fish the other 6...and STILL make more money than you are now (probably)!

Way to go!

Your right SOL, they are WAY toooooo good to you! If the swelling of your head ever goes down they might start loving you again.

Good job!

Hah! Mega Bucks and engineering! Hah!
Congratz on passing the test from hell! I'm taking it in the spring =(

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the positive responce.

And don't worry---all you cougers on the second or third try---you're ship will come someday.

Husky's ROCK!

Good for you Sol. Good reason to celebrate. Tequilla? 100% Agave Respado! I don't miss taking that test.

Congrats SOL!

That is quite an accomplishment, for anyone. I only wish you were an EE/EMC/PE guy...dang, could I send you some work.

All the best with the new initials!

Mike B - HS.d, Fs.Hk

Congratulations Sol

Good job! I've been there (Chem E) and it's no fun, either the test or the wait for the results. Nice to hear about the bonus too. I've had too many bosses who think the success of their company is their doing. Hopefully, your current boss(es) will realize that you deserve a bonus and a raise.

Cheers,

Delbert, PE
(Licensed to commit engineering)

It would seem that a lot of us on this board have engineering degrees.

Who else has the time to check in all day long?

Oh yah, computer guru's "staying proficient in digital technology."

Congratulations! Great job and worth being proud of.

Toot....Toot!

Tremendous accomplishment, congrats!

Sol - Congrats.... but I have a question for you. More responsibility, promotions, moving up the ladder, does that mean more or less time to fish? Sometimes, we have to be careful for what we wish for, if ya know what I mean. In my profession, moving up means less rec time, unfortunately.

pnf: One of the bonuses to my job is working with priciples that are within a year or two of my age, they went to the same high school I did, and they are as obsessed with fishing as I am. As such the values at our firm don't put professional aspiration ahead of time spent outdoors. Balance is the key here ap Map Ltd., unlike alot of the sweat shops some of my other engineering friends work at. Thats why I'm not pushing for a raise (so drop the subject guys---thanks anyway).


Roughing the passer---ten yard penalty. :p

Congrats on passing the test Sol! My dad retired from the Army Corps of Engineers about 10 years ago after 35 years in service as their Dam specialist. He was personally responsible for the design of many of our area fish ladders! It can truly be an interesting occupation.

He wanted me to follow in his footsteps but cars and computers called my name instead.

Heh. That'd be me!

Man, I love my job.....it'd only be better if I could somehow incorporate fishing in there.......

Sol,
Just thought I'd check and see if anyone stepped to the plate and bought you that beer you so well deserved after passin the TEST. WHO'S THE MAN?

Thanks for the half box of Alaskan my good man.

Your so very WELCOME! By the way, if I don't see you on Thursday MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and you family. (the girls are cute)