Do you love where you work?

eyemgh
Sat, 05 Jan 2019 17:22:54 +0000

@VMT, the two things you mentioned are the things he prizes the most with his perception of the quality or worthiness off the product(s) or mission coming in a close third. It used to be that the third one ruled, but he’s gotten enough feedback from friends at companies with very noble missions and less than ideal work environments to rethink that posture.

He’s also beginning to pay serious attention to where he’d want to live with factors like cost of living and proximity to his favorite hobby, skiing. He’s looking at places like Seattle, Denver/Boulder, Portland, SLC, and Sacramento, but hasn’t ruled out the Bay or most any other area for the right opportunity.

The big question is…how does one find those jobs? Are there any specific companies any of you would recommend?

His background is strongest in mechatronics and fluids. His MS thesis combined both in a handy way, but he isn’t wedded to that fairly unique combo going forward. The only things he’s really solidly ruled (that I’m aware of) out are sales and HVAC.