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Engineering Chaos

KC & Ashley Brooke

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Join us as the hosts, who are two female engineers working in an industry run by and set up for the MAN, navigate and talk through problems in the industry, life, relationships, and the differences between Millennial and Gen Z workforce habits.
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We have ZERO idea what is going on in this episode, we play catch up and talk life, random things from our childhood, medications and live the true unhinged, unmasked, and unmedicated ADHD life all in one episode. We really had no plan, and that is all good in the hood. We do say we will talk about life, our lives just are kinda wild sometimes :P T…
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We had to talk about it, as two educated women who are currently in their career fulfillment (kinda) era, we could not let the now infamous and viral Harrison Butker speech go by without discussing it. To get in contact with the Hosts please e-mail: engineeringchaospod@gmail.com or reach out to them on YT, Tik Tok and IG @engineerchaospod For inqui…
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In this episode, KC discusses the challenges of requesting accommodations for neurodivergence in the workplace. She shares personal experiences and highlights the lack of understanding and support from corporate America. KC emphasizes the importance of flexibility and equitable treatment for neurodivergent individuals, as well as the need for compa…
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In this weeks episode, we explore the depths of the Tik Tok STEM Filter. We want to get more women interested in the STEM field but is this really the way to do it? Hang out with us and find out. To get in contact with the Hosts please e-mail: engineeringchaospod@gmail.com or reach out to them on YT, Tik Tok and IG @engineerchaospod For inquiries a…
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BIG ANNOUCNEMENT! Slim Down, Game On is now open for participants, this 14 Day transformation challenge will be capped at 25 participants in order for KC to provide the best experience for all participants. If you want to participate (Starts 05.06.24) Please reach out to KC @itscoachkc or chaosfitnessfl@gmail.com In this episode, KC and Ashley disc…
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ASH IS BACK, At first, KC and Ashley play catchup and discuss various topics including their experiences with podcasting, their preferences for protein bars, their struggles with hydration, and the growth of their YouTube channels. They also talk about their plans for future episodes and the importance of being unhinged. The Hot Topic of the day is…
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Welcome to this weeks Therapy Hour! KC was left alone once again by her co-host and had zero plans on what she wanted to talk about. So, in this episode KC reflects on what its like to feel stagnant so early in your career and like your growth trajectory is limited. She talks about the importance of putting your mental and physical health in front …
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In this episode, KC is on her own again and pulling from the endless pit that is Reddit. She talks AITA stories related to engineers, experience with engineers being arrogant a-holes, and gives her thoughts on different stories shared on various Reddit engineering threads. To get in contact with the Hosts please e-mail: engineeringchaospod@gmail.co…
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In this episode, KC discusses the top 10 trending engineering topics for 2024. She provides her thoughts on each topic and highlights the importance of staying ahead of the engineering curve. The topics include sustainable and green engineering, digital twins, advanced robotics and automation, the rise of AI and machine learning, 3D printing in con…
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In this episode, KC discusses various ways to utilize engineering skills outside of the traditional corporate world. She explores the intersection of engineering and cosplay, highlighting the opportunities for engineers to create and sell products for cosplayers. KC also delves into the world of video game design and modification, emphasizing the p…
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In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including movies, cosplay, and burnout. They start by talking about movies like The Waterboy and Idiocracy. Then, they delve into the world of cosplay and the challenges they face, including burnout. They explore different types of burnout and how it can manifest in various ways. The hosts also disc…
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In this episode, KC and Ashley discuss frustrations at work, the excitement of a new Costco opening, balancing work and personal projects, considering a career in the medical field, the challenges of hospital management, the desire for a business and time with family, difficulties of running a business, multitasking and cosplay challenges, struggle…
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In this episode, the hosts vent about their recent performance reviews and frustrations with corporate America. They discuss their disappointment with their bonuses and salary increases. The conversation then shifts to cosplay and their love for the animated series Helluva Boss. They share their experiences with cosplay and their favorite character…
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In this episode, KC and Ashley discuss various topics, including wig talk, cleaning out closets, body painting with acrylics, controversies in the cosplay community, performance reviews, Mormonism, and frustrations with corporate drama. This conversation explores the topics of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and STEAM (Scie…
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the topics of digital transformation and model-based systems engineering. They explore the importance of moving away from paper-based approaches and towards a more digital environment. The hosts also touch on the concepts of cohesiveness, modularity, and adaptability in the design process. They highlight the signi…
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In this episode, the hosts discuss their sleep deprivation and their recent obsession with cosplay. They dive deep into the lore of Hasbin Hotel and explore the interconnected universe of Vizipop. They also share their theories and unanswered questions about the show. The hosts express concerns about minors cosplaying certain characters and discuss…
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In this episode, the hosts discuss their caffeine addiction and the effects of caffeine on their daily lives. They share stories about their early consumption of caffeine and the challenges they face without it. The conversation also touches on the health implications of excessive caffeine intake. The hosts then go down a rabbit hole discussing ene…
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In this episode, the hosts discuss various topics including AI in the workplace, personal updates, pets, work frustrations, desire for remote work, work-life balance, and copyright issues on TikTok and YouTube. They also touch on the H3 podcast and internet drama. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss their interest in YouTube drama a…
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In this episode, KC and Ashley discuss various tech tools, including video editing software, live streaming platforms, virtual reality headsets, and personalization with stickers. They also share their thoughts on USB-C cables and random tangents. The conversation concludes with a discussion on performance reviews and setting SMART goals for succes…
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In this episode, the hosts discuss their return to work after the holidays and their feelings of being unmotivated and plateauing in their jobs. They also delve into the frustrations of company swag and the excess of branded items that are often given out by corporate companies. In this part of the conversation, KC and Ashley discuss the risks of s…
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In this episode, the hosts discuss their New Year's resolutions and share their experiences with cold plunges and cruises. They also explore the concept of living on cruise ships and the perks that come with it. The main topic of the conversation is organization, and the hosts share their tips and tricks for managing emails and folders. They discus…
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On this weeks episode, we take a break from our normal content and dive into the world of AITA. We both hunted for stories specifically related to engineers or coworkers in general and gave our opinions. We closed out with some words to future engineers that may be feeling like this industry is changing them at a fundamental level, and closed out w…
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This weeks episode focuses on the challenges of understaffed teams, managing junior engineers, the pitfalls of throwing bodies at the problem, the consequences of incompetent management, the importance of a competent and well-staffed team, the need for fast learning in the engineering industry, the slow pace of engineering school, the impact of onl…
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In todays episode, we talk all about remote work, after about a 30 min check in where we go on random tangents about nothing and everything all together, we discuss Remote Work. As people, we are both pro remote work, but KC tries to argue from the companies perspective and add in the "big brother" idea for why companies may be wanting you to go ba…
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In this episode, we take on a largely debated topic. Dating your co-workers/other engineers. Is it ok to date someone on your team? Is it too much of the same to date another engineer? We start with a brief weekly tag up, and jump straight into talking all about dating your co-workers. KC & Ashley stand on completely opposite camps on this, so its …
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In todays episode, we explore the topic of overtime and its various aspects. It discusses the impact of travel on overtime, changes in overtime policies, the concept of the five-hour gate, the role of management's poor planning in overtime, and the importance of succession planning. The conversation also delves into the ideal overtime structure, th…
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What would happen if we weren't system engineers? Thats what we're exploring today. We start with a brief catch up talking about holiday decorating and movies, and move into this weeks Tech Focus Debate, where we redesign our entire engineering path for a different discipline within the engineering realm. We take a brief detour to talk about oversa…
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Bonus Episode!!! KC takes on a solo episode to talk about the state of health and fitness in corperate America, and how to kick start your journey with a busy schedule and grueling job. AKA...being an Engineer or Engineering Student. Bonus Points: There is a scholarship offer hidden in this episode where one lucky person can apply and potentially w…
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In this episode, we tag up on whats been going on since our last tag up episode. We go on a random tangent about how we've never met engineers who aren't caffeine addicts and what sponsors we'd love to get in the future before we move into the Technical Focus Debate. This weeks debate was "Management vs Technical" what track should you choose? What…
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In today's episode we discuss our personal experiences with a toxic workplace and an extremely toxic boss. We give advice for how to handle specific situations and examples of good vs bad management techniques (in our opinions). We also give junior engineers advice on what to do if they find themselves in this situation while sharing our own experi…
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In this week's episode we catch you all up on our lives, and talk about Ashley's first experiences living somewhere it snows! We talk a bit about how messed up KCs body, and try to explain ridiculous competitive dancer trends. During the technical focus debate, we discuss a hot button topic! The 4 day work week! We discuss both the current 4/10 imp…
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In this episode, co-hosts KC & Ashley catch you up on whats going on in life in the Weekly Tag Up segment, and then dive into discussing the pros and cons of working for small companies vs big companies as engineers based on their own experience. To get in contact with the Hosts please e-mail: engineeringchaospod@gmail.com or reach out to them on Y…
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In this weeks episode, you get to know a little bit about the hosts and how they came to being a part of the wild and chaotic engineering industry. We talk a bit about where we started, our lives outside of work, and our opinions on formal vs on the job training in the industry currently. To get in contact with the Hosts please e-mail: engineeringc…
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