Recent content by JimmI_Hendrix

Sadly shmoe resources/programs for ex-felons is few and far between. People don't really seem to care.

I would have thought given my previous post that this one would have sparked more interest.

Thank you Cyrusabdollahi, I'll definitely keep your suggestions in mind.

I have not posted to this forum in some time. I know that this forum is not really aimed at the request I'm making of the community, but I'd like a little editing help with this appeal letter I'm putting together. As you can see I'm having some difficulty in entering my local university. Would...

Man you have no idea how good that makes me feel. I've been so depressed lately that I've almost wanted to give up. I've made my life difficult. As my mom would say "i have a hard row to hoe". i'll survive and be the better man for it.

will some brilliant physicist build a time machine so that i can start my life over?

The only legal restriction i can find about being a licensed engineer here in florida is here scroll down to 471.013 Examinations; Prerequuisites part 2(a) If you don't want to follow the link here is a cut and paste of what it says: (2)(a) The board may refuse to certify an applicant...

well i have to do something. I can't resort to robbing people :devil: I can't change the past, what's done is done. I'm trying like hell to improve my future. would getting two degrees help me out, one in mathematics and another in engineering?

thanks marlon, but i wanted to know more about the culture of programmers compared to engineers. BTW i have studied the thread that you link to above.

Hello everyone, I've been gone for a minute but I'm back now. I've been thinking about my career choices and have been getting sort of depressed lately. The field of engineering seems pretty conservative. I was thinking about maybe changing my major to electrical...

good for you! hard work does pay off.Now go have some fun.

I really appreciate all the thoughtful responses to this thread. Two years ago I had never seen what the internet was or had even heard of a message board. The change my life has taken amazes me all the time! Two years ago I had to take public showers and use public toilets, and even on the days...

That's how I'm going to go about it,i'm going to tell the whole truth from the very beginning. Some one is going to hire me and get a great engineer! If for no other reason a company would wan't me around because i'd be loyal to them. When i get my opportunity I'm going to take full advantage of...

I'm working on a mechanical engineering degree so-crates.

I don't know the answer to that question.But with my background i would probably be able to reach some borderline kids and help them stay on the right track. Nathan Mcall wrote a book that has been an inspiration to me "Makes Me Wana Holler". It's a biography about his life. He also went to...