Get off my LAWN! "Grumpy Old Farts"

[GwenOnBass]

Ever meet a musician who reacts to "theory" the way Maynard G. Krebbs reacts to "work" ?


Me either

 

[GwenOnBass]

Wondering out loud

(as is sometimes the proclivity of GOFs)

appears to me there is no shortage of actual engineers here and abouts. How is it that a sales professional can called a sales "engineer". Last I looked, there are actual standards for engineers.

/grump

 

[GwenOnBass]

Alligator just auctioned for $524,075

Bonhams : Alligator! A San Francisco Rock Star's Guitars, Art & More

 

[Fat Freddy]

Wondering out loud

(as is sometimes the proclivity of GOFs)

appears to me there is no shortage of actual engineers here and abouts. How is it that a sales professional can called a sales "engineer". Last I looked, there are actual standards for engineers.

/grump

I've heard kitchen staff being called engineers.....
Truth in advertising appears to be a thing of the past for individuals too....

 

[G-Dog]

Ever meet a musician who reacts to "theory" the way Maynard G. Krebbs reacts to "work" ?


Me either

We ... uh, ... that is, ... um ... they have better poker faces these days.

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As may be evident from my previous post, I have my own theories about music.
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[beans-on-toast]

I once worked for a company that had an engineering group that assisted sales people. They provided technical assistance. Some of the sales people were engineers.

I like that the person that operates the train is called an engineer. These days however, the term engineer is used rather loosely. In a studio, people that run the software and equipment perform engineering services. The guy that picks up the trash is a sanitary engineer.

 

[Tom Bomb]

It's anyone wot can bring the engine 'ere

 

[Jeff Scott]

Wondering out loud

(as is sometimes the proclivity of GOFs)

appears to me there is no shortage of actual engineers here and abouts. How is it that a sales professional can called a sales "engineer". Last I looked, there are actual standards for engineers.

/grump

I once worked for a company that had an engineering group that assisted sales people. They provided technical assistance. Some of the sales people were engineers.

Bot's got it. I knew a guy back in the '70s who was an EE; over time, he eventually worked in sales for an electronics parts company, hence, he became a sales engineer.

 

[GonePlaid]

I've heard kitchen staff being called engineers.....
Truth in advertising appears to be a thing of the past for individuals too....

Sanitation engineer = garbageman.

 

[beans-on-toast]

Areas have professional engineering orders or societies. Members are what they call licensed engineers. You get a stamp and can sign off on civil designs as an example.

There are requirements to join. For example, graduating from a school that the order accredits. You also have to pay them money “dues” every year. In some areas, an engineering degree is not required but the applicant must pass a written exam. That can happen with someone with an engineering degree from another country. In some rare cases, trade school technicians that can pass the test can join the order. Many disagree with this policy. It isn’t about passing a single test, it’s about the discipline and problem solving abilities that come with attaining an engineering degree.

Many engineering jobs do not require that you have a professional license. An engineering degree and experience is sufficient. This is the case for many electronic design jobs. It’s down to the company, it isn’t necessarily a legal requirement. Most EE’s that I know have never bothered joining a professional order. It isn’t necessary for what they do.

Personally, I’ve been nominated to join the National Geographic Society. Membership requires a current subscription.

 

[beans-on-toast]

Some interesting aviation news. On December 10, 2019, a retrofitted commercial seaplane was test flown with an all electric engine.

The current technology lends itself to the type of lowish altitude regional hops that this airline does. High altitude is still a problem because of battery weight. Certification that would allow them to carry passengers could take a few more years.

They did the test flight in a retrofitted 62 year old Beaver seaplane. Despite their age, these planes are still workhorses. Boeing, Airbus and others are working on all electric aircraft designs. It’s just a matter of time. The race is nearing completion.

Harbour Air and magniX Announce Successful Flight of World’s First Commercial Electric Airplane

A promising Israeli company will be testing their Alice aircraft in 2020. Eviation | Eviation Alice

 

[GwenOnBass]

Better than those atomic planes.

 

[beans-on-toast]

Better than those atomic planes.

I’m holding out for the cold fusion power supplies like you had in Back To The Future. Warp drive will take way too long to come out.

 

[GwenOnBass]

IIRC (and not a hardcore Trekkie) warp drive damages the fabric of time-space.

Folding space is another way around it. I'd rather not bother with space-time, much easier and more fun.

 

[beans-on-toast]

In some realms, one can simply ride a dragon. Not sure what food they consume. They always seem to have heartburn.

 

[Fat Freddy]

In some realms, one can simply ride a dragon. Not sure what food they consume. They always seem to have heartburn.

Tacos...

 

[GonePlaid]

Tacos...

Remember Taco Viva? They had a sauce they named "El Scorcho".(wasn't really that hot) Great for dragons.

 

[GwenOnBass]

Teacher says every time a Taco Bell rings, an angel gets diarrhea

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[GwenOnBass]

In some realms, one can simply ride a dragon. Not sure what food they consume. They always seem to have heartburn.

Never walk under Pegasus.

 

[the harp unstrung]