I am an engineer who specializes in architectural performance-based design. I used to work in general structural design but felt I lacked knowledge, so I pursued graduate studies to improve my expertise. Since then, I have been focusing on performance-based design. I have always been interested in the mechanics of structures and have been studying structural mechanics since my teenage years. Although I still lack practical experience, I am grateful that MOTIVE reached out to me after seeing my blog and invited me to participate in content production.

Since I was young, I've had the idea that knowing something right now does not guarantee knowing it in the future, and not knowing something now does not mean that one will not know it later. I enjoy organizing my knowledge. The three manuscripts I wrote for the MOTIVE were ideas that had been on my mind for a long time, but I had been putting off the actual writing because they were lengthy. Initially, I had planned to publish them on my personal blog, but when I was offered a manuscript fee, I decided to participate in the MOTIVE. I'm also passionate about teaching, so when I was offered the opportunity to write for junior engineers, I immediately agreed. As a structural engineer myself, I've noticed that some junior engineers overestimate their abilities due to a lack of guidance from their seniors. That's why I try to share my knowledge as much as possible. Writing for the MOTIVE was a great way for me to share what I have learned and help others.

I didn't have much experience, only enough to try my hand at a few things. Personally, I had hoped to write a thesis while working or attending a company, but I was too busy with other studies to organize my thoughts and write systematically. So, I just wrote down whatever came to mind.

I enjoy it, but I cannot think of anything more to write at the moment.

It felt like a delayed hobby, so it was not too difficult.

I don't have any plans yet, but I will write something if I think it is worth sharing.

If there is anything else I would like to share, I would be happy to participate again.

I started writing right after receiving the proposal because I already had the idea about the content in mind. However, if I didn't have something to write about, I would have hesitated. So, if you have a topic that you want to share with others, don't hesitate to participate.

I agree that this is a valid concern.
When I write, I tend to share the skills or knowledge that I have acquired independently, or information that may be easily overlooked, rather than skills or knowledge that I have gained through my company.

This is also about one's know-how or skills. It's possible that I could create each content in just one day, but the past experiences I've accumulated to acquire this knowledge are also a byproduct of my life.

Earlier, I mentioned that I'm not sure what type of content would be most beneficial for others. I try to provide useful knowledge to my junior colleagues, but I don't directly share the content that pertains to my expertise in structural judgement, as it took significant effort to acquire.

Moreover, it's hard to share company knowledge due to concerns over intellectual property rights, and sharing universal knowledge is also challenging because each company specializes in a unique area of expertise.

So, if, over time, the community becomes more active and the distinction between the space for professional content
and the more relaxed space for casual conversations that allow for simpler questions becomes clear, it may become easier to share a variety of ideas with a more relaxed mindset.

When I was in graduate school, I found it very helpful to exchange questions with foreign researchers on community sites while researching for my paper. Personally, I feel that there is no public space for professionals in Korea, so it is difficult for young talent to learn and grow.
In this regard, I think it will be helpful for young engineers in Korea if the MOTIVE grows according to its purpose.