Is the choice of engineering stable enough?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the stability of a career in engineering, including considerations of necessary aptitudes, personality traits, and the impact of outsourcing on job security. Participants explore various aspects of pursuing engineering as a career path.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions what innate aptitudes are necessary for engineering that cannot be learned, suggesting that there may be none.
  • Another participant indicates that while there is a mixture of personalities in engineering, certain traits may become recognizable in professionals after graduation.
  • Concerns about the stability of engineering careers are raised, particularly in relation to outsourcing, which is described as having an unknown impact.
  • A different viewpoint suggests that good engineers are always in demand, implying that engineering is a stable career choice with opportunities typically available nearby.
  • One participant emphasizes the importance of enjoying Calculus and Physics as essential for success in engineering.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the stability of engineering careers and the necessary aptitudes for the field. While some believe engineering is stable, others question the impact of outsourcing and the need for specific innate traits.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes varying assumptions about the nature of engineering work and the influence of external factors like outsourcing, which remain unresolved.

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Hey I was wondering...
I have been thinking about the various career options before me and I have thought a lot about engineering. I know that the work I would be doing sounds cool at least how it's been described.
Yet I want to know somethings before I go further...

1. What aptitudes do you need to be an engineer that can not be learned ?
2. Is there a domiant personailty in engineering or are most people a mix ?
3.Is the choice of engineering stable enough? of course counting outsourcing of which I think the impact is unknown.

Thanks!
:smile:
 
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uberXjimmy said:
Hey I was wondering...
I have been thinking about the various career options before me and I have thought a lot about engineering. I know that the work I would be doing sounds cool at least how it's been described.
Yet I want to know somethings before I go further...

1. What aptitudes do you need to be an engineer that can not be learned ? NONE
2. Is there a domiant personailty in engineering or are most people a mix ?
I would say a mixture, but once graduated and working you will recognize an engineer from a mile away.
3.Is the choice of engineering stable enough? of course counting outsourcing of which I think the impact is unknown.
I don't understand this question.
Thanks!
:smile:


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If you want to do engineering, you better enjoy Calculus and Physics, if thos two are something you genuinely like and have a nack for, its for you.

Regards,

Nenad
 
uberXjimmy said:
3.Is the choice of engineering stable enough? of course counting outsourcing of which I think the impact is unknown.

Good people are always needed, would consider engineering one of the stable choices out there. Always a place typically somewhere nearby for a good engineer, wouldn't worry about this.
 

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