BS versus legitimate excuses After showing up 45 minutes late for a client inspection in New York City, the junior engineer said to me without the slightest hint of sarcasm . . .”Sorry I’m late, the subway was crowded this morning”. Are you kidding me?!?! This is New York City and the subway is crowded . . . click to continue reading
Why technical knowledge is NOT the key to your (engineering) success
Go to a top-ranked engineering school? Check. Get a graduate degree? Check Achieve several highly recognized licenses? Check. You did everything that you’re supposed to do. So why aren’t you moving up the ladder or getting the job opportunities you really desire? The honest truth is that all these achievements do is get your foot in the door. I . . . click to continue reading