Big Test Tomorrow

[daniel1983]

Wish me Luck. I have to take the FE (Fundamentals of Engineering Exam) tomorrow. This is a 8 hour long test and it is a pass/fail test. If I pass, I can get my EIT (Engineer in Training) License. I have to have this license and work for 4 years before I can take another test and become a Professional Engineer (PE). Without the PE license, all of my designs must be checked by a Professional engineer to be legal. I hope it makes everyone feel better knowing civil engineers must go through all of this before designing a building, road, etc.

[rex322]

good luck dude, i hate tests! hope ya do well!

[Schlyne]

EWWWWWW. As a fellow engineer, I wish you the best of luck. I've taken that exam, and I will be retaking it this fall. I didn't have time to study enough for it last time, as since I didn't need to pass it, I wasn't that concerned. Sitting for the exam is a graduation requirment at my college.

Ah, you're a civil engineer. It's essential for you guys, and not needed at all as a EE (unless you're working on med equipment or for the navy or something like that).

[daniel1983]

yep. Civil engineering is really the only engineering profession that a PE license is actually required...it is just kinda an option with everyone else. Another really big benefit is that once a civil engineer gets the PE license you usually receive about a 50% or more pay increase (other engineers would only see +5% or so). Some companies will not even hire graduates without an EIT license or will fire you if you dont pass the PE after so long. ...that sure is alot to worry about. I went to school for 4 years....and if I dont pass...... I need to stop thinking about that ...it is 6am in the morning...time to get a shower and go to the test.... have a good day everyone

[wendy]

bol....

[daniel1983]

thanks.... off to the test.

[mlededee]

let us know how it went when you are done. if you can stand to keep your eyes open after such a long test! good luck!

[Schlyne]

I'd almost bet we wouldn't hear from him until tomorrow or so

Taking that exam is like hitting yourself in the head with a brick over and over. Most people go out and get trashed afterward.

[daniel1983]

haha.... i finished the general part (the first 4 hours)...now we are on lunch break. My brain feels like mush already. Welll...time to go take the civil section. be back in 4 hours...ha

[daniel1983]

well the test is done with. I am exhausted. I did get a nice suprise though. My fiance came to visit me this weekend. Thats always a plus. Have a good weekend everyone