# Gainfully employed in 2012! **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [December 8, 2011, 8:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gainfully-employed-in-2012/218992 "2011-12-08T20:19:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![RedGoober4Life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redgoober4life/32/7610_2.png) [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2011, 8:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gainfully-employed-in-2012/218992/1 "2011-12-08T20:19:00Z")
Last week I accepted a battery engineering position at Johnson Controls Power Solutions in Milwaukee. I start January 16th. Yikes. In late August I decided to get out of the PhD program at UB ChemE. I liked what I was doing day to day, but after spending way too many 7AM-9PM days on a project that I didn’t fully believe in, I chose to get out. So, over the course of the past few months I applied to a crazy number of jobs, took a handful of interviews, received 3 offers, and chose JCI because the position and department seemed like the best fit for me. Oh, and…wrote an 80 page thesis and am writing a journal article (in a more articulate way than this post). I defend my thesis in a little over a week. Crazy month. I’m going to miss a lot about Buffalo, even the grain elevators. 😛 It’s great place to call home. ---
**Author:** ![travisn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/travisn/32/5046_2.png) [@travisn](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/travisn)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2011, 8:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gainfully-employed-in-2012/218992/2 "2011-12-08T20:25:48Z")
Nice, congrats. What’s your thesis on? ---
**Author:** ![RedGoober4Life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redgoober4life/32/7610_2.png) [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2011, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gainfully-employed-in-2012/218992/3 "2011-12-08T20:52:05Z")
I’ve done work with regard to reducing the mass of battery electrodes (similar to [http://pubs.rsc.org/en/Content/ArticleLanding/2011/EE/c1ee01507a](http://pubs.rsc.org/en/Content/ArticleLanding/2011/EE/c1ee01507a)) and studying water based foil coating processes for electrodes as well. ---
**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2011, 9:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gainfully-employed-in-2012/218992/4 "2011-12-08T21:02:19Z")
Congrats ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2011, 9:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gainfully-employed-in-2012/218992/5 "2011-12-08T21:07:01Z")
Congratulations Corey ---
**Author:** ![Coldaccord](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/coldaccord/32/7272_2.png) [@Coldaccord](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Coldaccord)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2011, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gainfully-employed-in-2012/218992/6 "2011-12-08T21:20:53Z")
sick, congrats. it’ll always be here for you to visit, enjoy milwaukee. I’ve actually heard good things ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2011, 9:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gainfully-employed-in-2012/218992/7 "2011-12-08T21:21:23Z")
:tup: ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2011, 10:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gainfully-employed-in-2012/218992/8 "2011-12-08T22:23:11Z")
Bye Corey. Congrads on the job! ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2011, 4:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gainfully-employed-in-2012/218992/9 "2011-12-09T04:12:29Z")
Congrats, now go design a nice light battery that can be reliably recharged in the same amount of time it takes to refill a gas powered car at the pump and become a billionaire. ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2011, 4:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gainfully-employed-in-2012/218992/10 "2011-12-09T04:23:09Z")
Congrats man! ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2011, 4:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gainfully-employed-in-2012/218992/11 "2011-12-09T04:30:06Z")
![http://www.bizarrebytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/alice-cooper.png](http://www.bizarrebytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/alice-cooper.png) Actually, it’s pronounced “mill-e-wah-que” which is Algonquin for “the good land.” Congrats though! ---
**Author:** ![FadetoBlack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fadetoblack/32/6118_2.png) [@FadetoBlack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FadetoBlack)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2011, 5:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gainfully-employed-in-2012/218992/12 "2011-12-09T05:58:23Z")
Congrats man. I’ve actually heard good things about Milwaukee and I’ve always wanted to go. All of the breweries and tons of Polish people/restaurants. There’s nothing else a guy like me needs. lol ---
**Author:** ![97FormulaWS-6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/97formulaws-6/32/7384_2.png) [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2011, 6:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gainfully-employed-in-2012/218992/13 "2011-12-09T06:20:37Z")
Congrats! I think you’ll enjoy Milwaukee, I grew up about 30-45 mins from Downtown and I LOVE that city. There’s TONS to do on the waterfront, it’s home to festivals every weekend, and the Worlds Largest Music Festival every summer. It’s honestly what Buffalo could be if it pulled it’s head out of it’s ass and developed the waterfront (Although at a different scale as Milwaukee is much larger). ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2011, 6:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gainfully-employed-in-2012/218992/14 "2011-12-09T06:50:27Z")
Congrats man! ---
**Author:** ![RedGoober4Life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redgoober4life/32/7610_2.png) [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2011, 7:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gainfully-employed-in-2012/218992/15 "2011-12-09T07:05:12Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > Congrats, now go design a nice light battery that can be reliably recharged in the same amount of time it takes to refill a gas powered car at the pump and become a billionaire. Mah batteries are [out of this world]. 😉 > [@97FormulaWS-6](#): > > Congrats! > > I think you’ll enjoy Milwaukee, I grew up about 30-45 mins from Downtown and I LOVE that city. There’s TONS to do on the waterfront, it’s home to festivals every weekend, and the Worlds Largest Music Festival every summer. It’s honestly what Buffalo could be if it pulled it’s head out of it’s ass and developed the waterfront (Although at a different scale as Milwaukee is much larger). World’s Largest Music Festival!? Maybe I’ll get to experience my one true dream of seeing a Wilson Phillips Revival Band! ---
**Author:** ![97FormulaWS-6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/97formulaws-6/32/7384_2.png) [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2011, 7:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gainfully-employed-in-2012/218992/16 "2011-12-09T07:10:20Z")
> [@RedGoober4Life](#): > > World’s Largest Music Festival!? Maybe I’ll get to experience my one true dream of seeing a Wilson Phillips Revival Band! LMAO! > **[Home | Summerfest, The World's Largest Music Festival](http://www.summerfest.com)** > > Summerfest presented by American Family Insurance is one of the most iconic celebrations of music in America, hosting the industry’s biggest acts for an unforgettable live music experience. 11 days, 12-13 stages right on the waterfront, end of June/early July always encompasses July 4th. I haven’t been in a few years, but am going to try and get back next summer to go. ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2011, 7:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gainfully-employed-in-2012/218992/17 "2011-12-09T07:15:41Z")
CONGRATS! ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2011, 7:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gainfully-employed-in-2012/218992/18 "2011-12-09T07:17:15Z")
Congrats. Entry level Phd’s are fun. If you have any mechanical aptitude, you will do great w/respect to imported Phd’s. (unless your job requires you to do modeling for 8-12 hours a day, and at home) ---
**Author:** ![RedGoober4Life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redgoober4life/32/7610_2.png) [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2011, 7:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gainfully-employed-in-2012/218992/19 "2011-12-09T07:31:45Z")
I won’t have a PhD (thankfully). I will have a M.S. ChemE. ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [December 9, 2011, 8:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gainfully-employed-in-2012/218992/20 "2011-12-09T08:31:55Z")
Oh… \*Turns nose up ans way Your still useful then 😃 [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gainfully-employed-in-2012/218992.md?page=2)