I can't count the number of times I said (to myself and outloud) that I probably would never do engineering work again. I'm now eating those words, and really enjoying it! A woman I worked with briefly at HNTB over five years ago has started her own firm, and called me a few weeks ago to see if I would be interested in some contract work. As she described the work, I started thinking about spreadsheets, mechanical pencils, neat calculations on graph paper, and my calculator, and I got so excited! (What can I say, I will always be a math nerd at heart). I said yes, and I'm about 14 hours into my first project. Here is a picture of my "spread" on the dining room table.
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Awesome! I'm excited for you too!
This is awesome. I totally love that you are getting to use your skills again. I love that more non-traditional opportunities seems to be available now to women who have valuable skills to offer in the workplace.
Very cool Sarah! Enjoy the graph paper and calculator!
I'm so proud of you Sarah, and I mimic the words of Rebecca about your valuable skills. You women who find a way to keep them sharp are an inspiration to young women as well as prospective husbands everywhere.
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