[SBE] Career advice needed

[Russ VanderHorst]

Good Morning to all,

 

Thanks for all of the great feedback. I have checked out the websites and
have subscribed to most of them or have marked them in my favorites. Because
I am not able to work right now (I have a pending SS case), I have to do
everything "on the cheap", and these websites will make that a lot easier.
For a few weeks I am going to be bed-ridden, so I am getting a room ready so
that I have books close at hand, the laptop computer available, etc. 

 

It was also mentioned to me (off list) that I learn Windows and Linux inside
and out. I have very good skills with windows, but none with Linux. I have a
computer that I have "retired" and will probably be putting Linux on that
system just to learn it. 

 

As to electronics, I have an AAS degree in electronics technology from the
Cleveland Institute of Electronics.Plus I used to own my own TV repair
business. So I do know how to solder, basics of troubleshooting, etc. I also
have a general class amateur radio license, and hold a GROL and GMDSS with
radar endorsement. 

 

I am willing to take any other advice that anyone has to offer. I plan to
read this list on an at least daily basis, so I figure that is going to help
some also. 

 

Thanks J

 

Russ Vander Horst, CBT

 

From: sbe-bounces at sbe.org [mailto:sbe-bounces at sbe.org] On Behalf Of Kevin
Trueblood
Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 1:53 PM
To: sbe at sbe.org
Subject: Re: [SBE] Career advice needed

 

This is all excellent advice.

 

I am also one of the younger members of the engineering community.  The only
formal training in electronics I have received was back in high school.  The
rest of my experience has come from spending a lot of time looking over
shoulders, asking A LOT of questions, and good doses of "trial-by-fire."  I
have been very lucky to have some very good engineers mentor me and help
show me the ropes.  

 

As some have mentioned, get to know the engineers in your area.  Go to SBE
meetings and see if you can tag along and/or lend a hand once in a while
even if it is for free.  Many will welcome it and enjoy the company.  If
there's one thing I've learned about engineers is that they love telling
stories and many love to pass their knowledge to others.  

 

Keep readinig this list and subscribe to the radiolist emails.  Read Radio
World.  Ask questions.  Good luck!

 

Kevin Trueblood, CBNT

Engineer

Mid-West Family Broadcasting

Madison, WI

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