u/PackLegitimate2527

Hey all,

So I'll cut to the chase: mid 20s guy. Love stand up, all things in comedy in all forms since as early as I can remember. Bit the bullet and decided to give an open mic a crack ~10 months ago and fell in love with it. Since then, mics aren't as common in my area so I've only done say an hour of unique material but since starting have entered competitions, travelled to a few different cities, vets have been surprised by my (lack of) experience etc. Its been a great thing for me and I love being on stage with plenty of untested material to try out!

However, I have an opportunity to go to med school (non-US so not AS hectic as the US). This is essentially my "ideal" traditional career, so its not like I detest it, hate my current life etc. But this all or nothing thinking has me going "why commit to a long career pathway when you haven't thrown yourself all into comedy!?". It's not quite the cliche of "a job you loathe or chase your dreams". Choosing your passion vs practicality and what not.

Can someone talk some sense into me saying that its OK to pursue stand up in parallel with another professional endeavors? Or alternatively, anyone that has dealt with similar thoughts? Like yeah my ultimate dream career would be to be a successful comic, but I also understand that comedy can't really be rushed and I'm putting the cart way before the horse.

Thanks!

Hey all,

Hitting a decent hurdle before launching my gym brand start up. Two of my projected popular products are technically classified as dangerous goods (category 3) in limited quantities (150ml max). As a result, Aus Post unfortunately will not take me on until a few months of sales data.

As the products are low in price ($20-$30), the only feasible options i can find for small dangerous goods are Aramex and CouriersPlease. I have searched far and wide and have seen their horror stories, and for the sake of my customers, I really don't want to go with them.

Since margins per unit are fairly healthy, I have even resorted to 3PL's even though the packing side of things is extremely simple and I would prefer doing, just in hopes to gain access to their Aus Post, DHL, TNT etc contract perks.

Is it basically roll the dice and risk brand reputation going with Aramex/Couriers Please or are there alternatives I haven't considered?

Thanks everyone

Hey all,

For context I am not an engineer but in the process of developing a piece of gym equipment.

I am new to product development and in the process of building a gym brand. One of the products I have seeked engineering consults for is a physical piece of gym equipment.

I narrowed down my offer for CAD + prototype ready-design to two engineers: both had great input. I decided to go with engineer #1, however I stupidly sent a screenshot of the crude design concept that engineer #2 drew for me. I now worry that what I have done is both unethical and may lead to legal risk (most likely very low but still risk) later down the track if the product becomes successful.

I understand ideas themselves are not IP directly, but I feel I went a step further by sharing another engineer's creation (even if crude) to another.

Note that said design did not include specifics like material, measurements, load calculations etc. However, for a relatively simple product, I can't imagine it is going to look drastically different to the screenshot of the design I forwarded to engineer #1 and thus, may turn appear as if their IP was stolen.

Understandably, engineer #2 is dissatisfied with pursuing another engineer after collecting his input and design concept.

Am I drastically overthinking this, or do I have a reason for concern for this coming back to bite me? The last thing I want is to be wrong both ethically and legally. At what point does sharing another engineers ideas, design etc become IP breach? Not necessarily looking for legal advice, just some thoughts from those that are more experienced in the industry than I am.

Thanks!

Hey all,

For context I am not an engineer and am based in Australia in the process of developing a piece of gym equipment.

I am new to product development and in the process of building a gym brand. One of the products I have seeked engineering consults for is a physical piece of gym equipment.

I narrowed down my offer for CAD + prototype ready-design to two engineers: both had great input. I decided to go with engineer #1, however I stupidly sent a screenshot of the crude design concept that engineer #2 drew for me. I now worry that what I have done is both unethical and may lead to legal risk (most likely very low but still risk) later down the track if the product becomes successful.

I understand ideas themselves are not IP directly, but I feel I went a step further by sharing another engineer's creation (even if crude) to another.

Note that said design did not include specifics like material, measurements, load calculations etc. However, for a relatively simple product, I can't imagine it is going to look drastically different to the screenshot of the design I forwarded to engineer #1 and thus, may turn appear as if their IP was stolen.

Understandably, engineer #2 is dissatisfied with pursuing another engineer after collecting his input and design concept.

Am I drastically overthinking this, or do I have a reason for concern for this coming back to bite me? The last thing I want is to be wrong both ethically and legally. At what point does sharing another engineers ideas, design etc become IP breach? Not necessarily looking for legal advice, just some thoughts from those that are more experienced in the industry than I am.

Thanks!