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Have you ever wondered what your day would look like as an engineer? What would you be doing? What responsibilities would you have? Well, the answer is: it depends. And it depends on a lot of things. In this episode, Luis and Nicolai dive deeper into their daily lives to show you how different it can be, even though they're both civil engineers. You'll learn there's a lot more to your work day than simply crunching numbers — and how to make the most out of every one of them.
What You'll Learn: * What your work day might look like as an engineer in a technical vs management role * Working in the office vs working remotely: Which is more effective? * The concept of "core hours" and why it allows for more flexibility at work * Types of companies that let you work on other areas beyond your specialty, if you want * What you can do to fast-track your way to a leadership position within your company * 8 easy tips to make the most out of every day as an engineer * What an "engineering journal" is and how it helps you throughout your career * What a "project diary" is and why companies should have one