What my boss think of my PT :)

[Ctown]

quote:Originally posted by robinjoe

I let my "car guy" boss, who also happens to be an architect drive my PT GT. He liked it. He said "it gets out of it's way nicely". By this he meant that it accelerates well. Others have commented that there's a lot more room inside than they expected.

He collects and sells old Mercedes, and also drives a Mini Cooper S.

The PT is a great all-around car. Especially the GT. I would say it does all things well, but isn't the best at anything. In many ways, it is like an architect.

Architects know a lot about all aspects of construction, but we aren't experts at Structural, Mechanical Electrical, or Plumbing systems. Also, the Contractor knows costs better and how to save costs. A good architect knows his limitations and when to use his consultants.

Likewise, the PT is good at carrying cargo, but not as good as an SUV. It's a good people carryer, but not as good as a van. It's fast, (the GT) but not as fast as a Corvette. It's comfortable, but not as comfortable as a Lexus.

Few cars do it all as well as the PT though.

OMG u're scarying me I thought my boss read my post. One of my boss is a PE and another one is an RA and I'm 4 exams away from becoming an RA myself. RAs are the cheapest pay and most under appreciate professionals out there.......maybe you can compare that to the PT

[Wally]

quote:Originally posted by Ctown

OMG u're scarying me I thought my boss read my post. One of my boss is a PE and another one is an RA and I'm 4 exams away from becoming an RA myself. RAs are the cheapest pay and most under appreciate professionals out there.......maybe you can compare that to the PT

Huh? [:I]

[robinjoe]

An RA is a Registered Architect. A PE is a Professinal Engineer. Architects go through 5 years of school, and aprentice for another 3 years before thet can take the RA exam.

The RA exam is in 8 parts, takes about 8 hours a day for 5 days and almost no one passes it the first time. So after High School, 5 Years College (architecture tuition is usually 1.5X normal tuition), probably 5 years on the job and a grueling exam process, you get to be an RA.

It's also very hard work being a designer, having the technical know-how to but a building together, computer expertise for CAD drafting, and yet be able to cope with unreasonable clients and contractors at the same time.

After all this, RA's usually get paid less than High School drop-outs working in a factory. This is what Wally means by under-paid, and under apreciated. I'm not knocking factory workers, but an 18 year old tightening bolts shouldn't be making twice as much as a 32 year old responsible for multi-million dollar projects, after paying his dues through college and exams. IMHO

quote:Originally posted by Wally
OMG u're scarying me I thought my boss read my post. One of my boss is a PE and another one is an RA and I'm 4 exams away from becoming an RA myself. RAs are the cheapest pay and most under appreciate professionals out there.......maybe you can compare that to the PT

Huh? [:I]
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[Wally]

"After all this, RA's usually get paid less than High School drop-outs working in a factory. This is what Wally means by under-paid, and under apreciated. I'm not knocking factory workers, but an 18 year old tightening bolts shouldn't be making twice as much as a 32 year old responsible for multi-million dollar projects, after paying his dues through college and exams. IMHO"

Actually "Wally" only asked "Huh?" and never stated anything about factory workers vs so-called professionals....but while we are on the subject...I do fall into that classification as a highschool dropout/factory worker.....who also RETIRED at 55. How many professionals you know that were able to retire at 55? Folks make choices in life and it takes all kinds to make our world tick...and everyone is important no matter what their role is.

[Ctown]

quote:Originally posted by Wally

"After all this, RA's usually get paid less than High School drop-outs working in a factory. This is what Wally means by under-paid, and under apreciated. I'm not knocking factory workers, but an 18 year old tightening bolts shouldn't be making twice as much as a 32 year old responsible for multi-million dollar projects, after paying his dues through college and exams. IMHO"

Actually "Wally" only asked "Huh?" and never stated anything about factory workers vs so-called professionals....but while we are on the subject...I do fall into that classification as a highschool dropout/factory worker.....who also RETIRED at 55. How many professionals you know that were able to retire at 55? Folks make choices in life and it takes all kinds to make our world tick...and everyone is important no matter what their role is.

My bosses are planning to retire soon. RA and PE Professional need to open their own business and work in area that can earn them the most $ with the least efforts. What I notice over the years are that most of my classmates and now exam buddies are doing it not for the $ they're doing it because thats what they what to do. By the time they realize they're in financial poo-poo they can't start over so they have to stuck with their lower paying job. I will not be a low paying RA. I want my own business I will do any dirty job and anything to get the most out of my license when I'm done with my exams....Only Predesign, Construction document and 2 structural multiple choise exams left. I want a Turbo GT PT atleast(if not an S2000) [?] O btw their are 9 exams 3 are 6hour exams and the other 6 are 3 hour multiple choice and if your daughter is going to marriage an architect tell her she will be broke and will not have a good life since his always low on $$$ and never around and if he does his never happy. ......as for me I'm only 26

[Wally]

You're 26 and you haven't yet already made your first million? Must be a slow starter, no?

[Ctown]

quote:Originally posted by Wally

You're 26 and you haven't yet already made your first million? Must be a slow starter, no?

thats easy to figure out if I have a mil I wouln't be here. I would probably over in the Benz AMG forum

[robinjoe]

Wally, When you said "Huh?" I thought you were wondering what RAs are and why CTown was saying they were underpaid and under apreciated.

And Amen to what you said about everyone being important, no matter what their role is. Even the lowly architect is important.

quote:Originally posted by Wally

"After all this, RA's usually get paid less than High School drop-outs working in a factory. This is what Wally means by under-paid, and under apreciated. I'm not knocking factory workers, but an 18 year old tightening bolts shouldn't be making twice as much as a 32 year old responsible for multi-million dollar projects, after paying his dues through college and exams. IMHO"

Actually "Wally" only asked "Huh?" and never stated anything about factory workers vs so-called professionals....but while we are on the subject...I do fall into that classification as a highschool dropout/factory worker.....who also RETIRED at 55. How many professionals you know that were able to retire at 55? Folks make choices in life and it takes all kinds to make our world tick...and everyone is important no matter what their role is.

[spurvis]

I didn't buy my PT Cruiser to be a luxury car, or to drag race. I bought it because it exudes class and evokes the feel of another slower-paced, more personal, more friendly time. I appreciate its curves and uniqueness and feel as though I'm in my own little world when I'm in it. Anyway, who would say that Brian Setzer isn't cool????
Shirley "electric blue PT" in Baltimore