So one of my employees just bought an Audi R8
09-12-2011, 10:25 AM
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The guy has already posted pics. Here's a preview.
09-12-2011, 10:30 AM
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Did he divulge any info on color choice?
09-12-2011, 10:31 AM
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black on black
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09-12-2011, 10:41 AM
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Is a 70-80k salary a lot in north Carolina? Up here in long island you would be struggling especially if you had your own condo. I would never dream of getting an R8 around here with that low of a salary.
If so im definitely keeping the Carolinas in mind when I job search this winter. Im a mech engineer btw.
If so im definitely keeping the Carolinas in mind when I job search this winter. Im a mech engineer btw.
A mechanical engineer for Progress Energy can bring home a 100+ easy.
there is an opening in Raleigh NC at www.progress-energy.com. Just an FYI.
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09-12-2011, 10:58 AM
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My company needs EEs BADLY. We can't hire fast enough. Oh, and no state income tax in TX. Property taxes are relatively high, but you gotta trade somewhere.
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09-12-2011, 11:11 AM
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Nice! Post some pics when you get them. 
09-12-2011, 11:33 AM
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hmm...did he have scholarship/grant and did he participate in any internship program while at school? If so, he probably didn't pay for school...and on top of that, he was probably making $3k a month as a student engineer for 20 months or so....if he didn't have much expense, he probably saved $2k a month for a total of $40k while still at school. Then after another 4 years of full-time work at $70k a year, if he was able to save $15k a year, that's another $60k. $60k + $40k....that should be enough to buy that R8, assuming he is not financing the car?
09-12-2011, 11:53 AM
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In SC your living real good making that. I won't put what I bring home, but @ 25 yr's old, I can't complain at all.
A mechanical engineer for Progress Energy can bring home a 100+ easy.
there is an opening in Raleigh NC at www.progress-energy.com. Just an FYI.
A mechanical engineer for Progress Energy can bring home a 100+ easy.
there is an opening in Raleigh NC at www.progress-energy.com. Just an FYI.
09-12-2011, 11:53 AM
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hmm...did he have scholarship/grant and did he participate in any internship program while at school? If so, he probably didn't pay for school...and on top of that, he was probably making $3k a month as a student engineer for 20 months or so....if he didn't have much expense, he probably saved $2k a month for a total of $40k while still at school. Then after another 4 years of full-time work at $70k a year, if he was able to save $15k a year, that's another $60k. $60k + $40k....that should be enough to buy that R8, assuming he is not financing the car?
09-12-2011, 01:54 PM
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ME double with EE here...with a PE 
i ended up going toward the business side of things however. i have 3 classes left then all done with my MBA.
yeah from what i've seen that's about correct.
not sure how i missed this...what an epic FAIL
i ended up going toward the business side of things however. i have 3 classes left then all done with my MBA.
yeah from what i've seen that's about correct.
not sure how i missed this...what an epic FAIL
09-12-2011, 02:25 PM
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09-12-2011, 02:41 PM
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The production numbers seem low enough to support it.
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John, tell him he's fired unless he lets you drive it!
09-12-2011, 04:42 PM
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not too hard to believe. i see 20 somethings driving ferraris all f*in day with ZERO income.
but in the grand scheme of things, its really not too unusual these days for someone to have a car thats more than their annual salary. he must have some loot on the side.
but in the grand scheme of things, its really not too unusual these days for someone to have a car thats more than their annual salary. he must have some loot on the side.
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09-12-2011, 06:08 PM
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This thread has me trying to figure out how to park a R8 in my garage. I just can't seem to make it work out without eating Ramen noodles every night... it might be worth it.
09-12-2011, 06:11 PM
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may i like to add
<---- future engineer here also
<---- future engineer here also
09-12-2011, 06:16 PM
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do it
damn, engineers representing on azine...nice!
i moved onto the business side of things but i'm still an engineer at heart.
09-12-2011, 07:28 PM
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Do I count as a future engineer if today was the first day of classes? 
09-12-2011, 07:30 PM
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Is a 70-80k salary a lot in north Carolina? Up here in long island you would be struggling especially if you had your own condo. I would never dream of getting an R8 around here with that low of a salary.
If so im definitely keeping the Carolinas in mind when I job search this winter. Im a mech engineer btw.
If so im definitely keeping the Carolinas in mind when I job search this winter. Im a mech engineer btw.
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09-12-2011, 07:43 PM
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Is a 70-80k salary a lot in north Carolina? Up here in long island you would be struggling especially if you had your own condo. I would never dream of getting an R8 around here with that low of a salary.
If so im definitely keeping the Carolinas in mind when I job search this winter. Im a mech engineer btw.
If so im definitely keeping the Carolinas in mind when I job search this winter. Im a mech engineer btw.
that salary range is not a lot by any means but you can live comfortably for sure. i live in a lake area so housing is more expensive here than in the immediate areas, but still not unreasonable. now if you want to live on the lake - that's another story.
yeah NY is horrible...i have friends that live there so i know how crazy it is. with this salary range (as the post above me suggests) you'd barely be beyond struggling, lol.
i'm from the north and since i moved down here i've never looked back. it would take nothing short of an act of god to get me to move back up there. in all honesty, they could pay me double my salary and i still would not move back up there. the weather just absolutely kills me.
09-12-2011, 09:41 PM
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Im so done with NY, especially Long Island. Im moving away the first chance I get. oh and Go Blue!
I was just there over labor day weekend for the football game against Western Michigan. I have never seen an atmosphere like it before. Ann Arbor FTW. and my goal down the road is to get my MBA at UMich also lol.
09-12-2011, 11:25 PM
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Am i the only one here that is an engineering tech then? since everyone seems to be engineers 
but i'm trying to start moving more towards the business side of things, hopefully get an R8 in my parent's garage soon
I can't imagine spending more than my yearly salary on a car, unless most if not all was paid for in cash.... but then i'd just purchase some sort of investment or property instead
but i'm trying to start moving more towards the business side of things, hopefully get an R8 in my parent's garage soon
I can't imagine spending more than my yearly salary on a car, unless most if not all was paid for in cash.... but then i'd just purchase some sort of investment or property instead
09-12-2011, 11:34 PM
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I work with an EET major who is every bit as capable as another engineer. It doesn't matter your major as much as your knowledge, drive, and teachability.
09-13-2011, 07:35 AM
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Damn apparently I should have been an Engineer
09-13-2011, 07:35 AM
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09-13-2011, 10:20 AM
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