My Rent Just Increased – June 2024

June 23, 2024 by Kazu Fujimoto So I’m currently living as a renter based in Los Angeles, California. I live in a relatively lower cost of living area within the Los Angeles County and have been paying $1850/month for the last year or so. My rent has increased about 4% to $1925/month. My rent history … Read more

Shogun Book Review

Shogun by James Clavell is a great novel filled with many lessons, particularly about duty and honor. In my Shogun Book Review we’ll cover basic synopsis, some lessons learned, and some of my overall closing thoughts. Keeping this exerpt more “high level” so as a result I won’t spoil anything for you if you do … Read more

PID Interview Questions – Top 24

Don’t understand basic PID interview questions?  You won’t get the job. Knowing basic PID fundamentals is necessary for both for a job interview and for general knowledge. As any engineer working with control systems, you will need to demonstrate competence in both.  You will not provide value if you don’t understand the concepts of basic PID … Read more

Best Home Office Setup – 16 Must Haves

Since a ton of people have been questioning me about the best home office setup, I thought it’d be fair to share what mine was. This is what’s worked for me throughout starting my business and it can also work for you. As both an Engineer and Business Owner, I work long hours and I … Read more

Aerodynamics Interview Questions – Top 25

Don’t understand basic Aerodynamics interview questions?  You won’t get the Aerospace Engineering job or the job at the Aviation company. Think companies such as Boeing, Delta, Virgin Atlantic, Alaska Airlines, SouthWest, and more. Knowing basic Aerodynamics is necessary for both for a job interview and for general knowledge as an Aerospace Engineer.  You will not provide … Read more

Mechatronics Interview Questions – Top 15

Don’t understand basic mechatronics interview questions?  You won’t get the job. Knowing basic mechatronics is necessary for both for a job interview and for general knowledge as a mechatronics engineer.  You will not provide value if you don’t understand the concepts of basic mechatronics interview questions. Engineering classes go very in depth, but in reality you … Read more

Machine Design Interview Questions – Top 13

Don’t understand basic machine design interview questions for mechanical engineering positions? You won’t get the job. Knowing basic machine design is necessary both for a job interview and trivial engineering knowledge. You won’t be providing any value at all if you don’t understand the basics of machine design. The best engineers all have an in … Read more

How To Conduct The Best Year End Review

How can managers conduct a productive year end review to ensure a highly engaged team and correspondingly high performances? This process isn’t just a formality for most businesses. It’s a valuable opportunity to reflect, recognize achievements, and identify opportunities and tangible goals that can contribute towards growth for the next year. March 2, 2024 by … Read more

Should I Work at a Startup or Big Company?

Ambitious new graduates and those seeking change can often face the question “should I work at a startup or big company?” The answer to this question can very much depend on individual skills and the type of working environment that you most enjoy.  Let’s look at why these environments are so different. January 4, 2024 by … Read more