Current future millionaire? What does that even mean you ask yourself. Let me explain what I mean by this. Unfortunately, many of us won’t ever become millionaires any time soon. The Youtube videos you watch about the drop-shipper who made their first million at the age of 25 is not going to happen to 99.99% of us. The finance mogul…
-
-
Office Engineer: Moving Up From The Field To The Office
Hello fellow Engineered Journey readers! How have you all been? I know it’s been a minute since I’ve posted anything, but that is with reason. I have been working my butt off these past few months as a field engineer pushing the schedule on my building. As a concrete field engineer you eat, sleep, and breathe concrete. This is especially…
-
FreeTaxUSA Is Your Best Friend This Upcoming Tax Season
Tax Season should not be stressful thanks to the plethora of modern tax software. As we approach tax season this year I wanted to make a short post about what software I use to do my taxes. I was led to believe (like many others) taxes are supposed to be painful. I was told taxes are supposed to be an…
-
You Need To Switch Jobs Every Two Years To Be Successful
I am writing this post to sell you on why you need to switch jobs frequently. I believe the old days of loyalty to an employer are long gone. It is a career slowing move to stay at one employer for most of your life, and sometimes downright irresponsible. Staying at one company stifles your career growth in more than…
-
How To Make Sure A Building Is Square and Plumb: My Tool List
What tools and equipment do I use on the daily to make sure a building is square and plumb? I use a total station and builders level to locate the structural elements. As for layout of said structural elements, I use a variety of smaller hand tools to make sure each element in the building is square and plumb. I…
-
Pareto Principle: How To Use The 80/20 Rule To Build Wealth
What is the Pareto Principle? The Pareto Principle states that for many outcomes roughly 80% of consequences come from 20% of the causes. Another name for this principle is the 80/20 rule. Simply put, 80% of results are due to only 20% of the cause. This was discovered by an Italian economist by the name of Vilfredo De Pareto when gardening discovered that…
-
Is Going Into Construction Worth It? A Look At Job Growth, Pay, And Culture
Is going into construction worth it? It depends on what you value. If you value good pay with decent job prospects, and a rewarding experience then construction is for you. However, you will be working long hours working in a high-stress environment rife with deadlines, cut-throat competition, and tight budgets. I highly recommend doing extensive research before jumping into construction.…
-
My Full Investment Stack: How To Quickly Save Your First $100,000
Before I reveal my investment stack, I want to share something important with you. The first $100,000 are the hardest to save up. Usually you are saving towards your first $100,000 when you are a new grad or starting fresh in life. You make little, expenses are high, and you’re new in the workforce so promotions aren’t around the corner.…
-
FIRE: Financial Independence Is The Ultimate Freedom
As I’ve mentioned in the “About me/Mission” pages of Engineered Journey, one of my interests is Finance, specifically the concept of FIRE. What is FIRE you ask? Although there is a million ways to achieve FIRE, the base tenants of FIRE remain the same across the movement. FIRE is an acronym for “Financial Independence/Retire Early”, which is a movement dedicated…
-
Project Engineer To Field Engineer: What Is The Difference?
In the past year I have had to quit as a Project Engineer from my previous employer due to policy and management changes resulting from the effects of COVID-19 on the company profit margins. I have since left to a better paying role as a Field Engineer. Reasons for leaving my old company… Although different from company to company, the…
