u/IndependentStudio168

Just graduated and got a job offer starting next week. I got a 4% AIP in my offer letter. Would I get the full 4% since I'm starting in August?

Just graduated in BS in Computer Science and currently working a job as a Systems Engineer for a defense contractor. They're willing to pay for my masters. Would love some input on people that have done their masters. Also want to know if I'll be a strong candidate for a masters program.

I have 2 years of research for a defense contractor during my undergrad.

6 months of internship with a local small defense contractor.

GPA for undergrad is 3.5

Hi everyone,

I was recently hired as a Systems Engineer, and I’m only in my first week. During college I had experience with testing, verification, and requirements through research projects, but nothing at this level.

I’m currently waiting on my security clearance, so I’ve mostly been doing onboarding and learning as much as I can. At the moment, I feel like nothing is clicking. There are so many acronyms, tools, and company-specific terms that I’m constantly searching everything up.

My manager and teammates have been incredibly helpful and reassuring, but I still can’t shake the feeling that I don’t belong or that I won’t be able to keep up. I also came from a Computer Science background rather than a traditional Systems Engineering degree, which adds to that feeling.

Did anyone else feel this way when they started at Raytheon? How long did it take before things started to make sense? Any advice for a new Systems Engineer would be greatly appreciated.

Need a quote for shipping a 2015 Lexus CT200h from Garden Grove, CA to Fort Wayne, IN. Need pickup date from today to end of July. Car is running.

2015 Lexus CT200h need to depart within a week. Looking for quotes.

My girlfriend and I are trying to figure out the best financial strategy over the next 4–6 years as we save for our first home.

Me (26M):
Engineer, 2 years out of college
Salary: $105k
HYSA: $35k
401(k): $18k

Girlfriend (24F):
Medical field
Salary: $77k
HYSA: $8k
401(k): $5k

Our situation:
Combined income: ~$182k
Both cars are paid off
No student loans
No credit card debt or other consumer debt
Rent: $1,700/month + around $200 in utilities

Our goal is to buy a home in the $700k–$800k range in about 4–6 years. Right now we’re trying to decide where our extra money should go. Should we:

Max out our 401(k)s?
Invest in a taxable brokerage account (S&P 500/index funds)?
Keep building our HYSA for the down payment?
Do some combination of the above?

We’re looking for the most efficient strategy to balance retirement savings while still putting ourselves in a strong position to buy a house in our target timeframe. What would you do if you were in our situation? Any advice or things we’re overlooking would be greatly appreciated.

Was wondering if anyone has a new discord link for the new hires for Raytheon?

Joining soon and want to know what amenities they have on site along with how parking goes.

I think I posted in a thread called something along the lines of jennthegoat, jenn chatpic slut, Jenifer Rivera along the lines of “here’s what I have right now, will upload more later”

I posted in Noel capri berry. Can someone help and list all the usernames of posted?

Hey everyone,

I recently graduated and accepted an engineering position with Raytheon about 10 days ago. I’ve been checking the onboarding portal and noticed that Clearance Processing is already marked as completed, along with US Person Verification and Drug Screen. However, Background Check, Relocation, and Onboarding Launch are still showing as in progress.

Should I be worried about the background investigation? I’m just really anxious on organizing my move since the new job is halfway across the country.

Thanks!

2025 Tesla Model 3

2015 Lexus CT 200h

Need some quotes

Hi all,

Moving to Fort Wayne soon and just wanted to gauge the utilities total price for a one bedroom apartment. Thanks.

Hey everyone,

I’m a recent engineering graduate from Southern California and recently received a job offer in Fort Wayne, Indiana. I’m seriously considering relocating and wanted to get some insight from locals before making the move.

A little about us:
I’m an Asian male, born and raised in Southern California. My girlfriend is also Asian and is currently working toward completing her Radiologic Technology (Medical Imaging) degree.
We’d likely be moving together if I accept the position.

I’ve done quite a bit of research already and understand that, like most cities, Fort Wayne has some great areas and some areas that are best avoided. I was hoping to get some local perspectives on a few things:

1. How is Fort Wayne overall for young professionals?

2. How safe is the city, especially for an Asian couple?

3. How is the healthcare industry in the area? Are there good opportunities for someone pursuing a career in medical imaging/radiology?

4. What neighborhoods or suburbs would you recommend for a young professional couple? Are there any areas you’d strongly suggest avoiding?

5. For anyone who moved from California (or another large metro area), what was the adjustment like?

We’re looking for a safe area, reasonable commute, and a good place to build our careers and eventually settle down.

Thanks in advance for any advice or experiences you’re willing to share!

I graduated two weeks ago and recently got converted to full time salary from my internship making $81,000/year, which comes out to about $5,000/month after taxes. There's also a possibility of a raise to around $88,000 by the end of the year.

My girlfriend is currently in school for radiologic technology and works as a medical assistant, bringing home about $2,400/month after taxes. Combined, we make roughly $7,400–$7,500/month after taxes.

Right now, I've been living with my girlfriend's family since college and pay $600/month, while my gf pays $300/month. Financially, staying where we are would allow us to save more money, but the home situations on both sides have become increasingly difficult and stressful. At this point, we're considering moving out not because we want luxury or independence for its own sake, but because we feel it would give us a healthier environment and allow us to focus on our careers and future.

We've both been at our jobs for nearly a year, so we feel reasonably stable employment-wise.

Our finances look like this:

Me

• Income: ~$5,000/month after taxes
• Savings: $20,000
• Car payment + insurance: $400/month
• Phone: $100/month

Girlfriend

• Income: ~$2,400/month after taxes
• Savings: $5,000
• No significant monthly bills

Combined savings are about $25,000.

My question is: Would it be financially irresponsible for us to move out together right now, or are we in a reasonable position to do so given our income and savings? For those who have been in a similar situation, what rent range would you feel comfortable with on our income?