If i wana work with nanothechnology what career to choose?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the career choices related to nanotechnology, specifically focusing on the fields of Mechanical Engineering (ME), Electrical Engineering (EE), and Chemistry. Participants explore the implications of these choices on future job satisfaction and societal contributions.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that the individual should decide on a specific field, noting that indecision may hinder progress.
  • Others argue that the choice of major will not define one's entire life, emphasizing the possibility of switching majors later if interests change.
  • A participant expresses a preference for Chemistry due to the variety of fields it offers and finds chemistry books more engaging than physics books.
  • Another participant mentions their current enrollment in Electrical Engineering and the potential to change careers within a year.
  • There is a desire expressed to choose a career that allows for societal contributions, specifically weighing the options of EE or Chemistry.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that indecision can be problematic and that personal interest should guide career choices. However, there is no consensus on which field is definitively better for pursuing a career in nanotechnology, as multiple competing views remain regarding the merits of ME, EE, and Chemistry.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying levels of interest in different fields and the perceived quality of educational materials, which may influence their decisions. The discussion reflects a range of personal motivations and concerns about future job satisfaction.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals considering careers in nanotechnology or related STEM fields, particularly those weighing options between Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Chemistry.

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Here in my country i was thinking in ME, EE or chemistry.
 
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Hey, sorry, but you just have to decide on something! You keep on making these threads and I guess it's fine in a way, since someone else can benefit from that, as well, but didn't you state in one recent thread you had (finally) decided on Chemistry? And though it's only a quote from the Sopranos, "more is lost by indecision than a bad decision", especially if you consider the fact that people keep on telling you there is no bad decision for you to make at this point, at least not as far as your concerns are, well, concerned.
 
Ryker said:
Hey, sorry, but you just have to decide on something! You keep on making these threads and I guess it's fine in a way, since someone else can benefit from that, as well, but didn't you state in one recent thread you had (finally) decided on Chemistry? And though it's only a quote from the Sopranos, "more is lost by indecision than a bad decision", especially if you consider the fact that people keep on telling you there is no bad decision for you to make at this point, at least not as far as your concerns are, well, concerned.

Wow men I am kinda crazy. To much indecision.

For this same reason maybe i go for chemistry, there you have many many fields to work with it.

I just don't wana end doing a boring job
 
The choice you are now going to make is not going to define your whole life. You can still switch majors if you happen to see something draws more interest than the other, but jobs will be good and bad in any profession. Sure, you can look for which profession has the best "median" or "average" job, but if you don't choose based on what you actually like most, then your chances of getting a job that is above that average will be smaller and the job itself could therefore be worse even if the whole profession's average is higher than the other one's which you chose to forego just because you figured jobs there suck more in general.
 
Ryker said:
The choice you are now going to make is not going to define your whole life. You can still switch majors if you happen to see something draws more interest than the other, but jobs will be good and bad in any profession. Sure, you can look for which profession has the best "median" or "average" job, but if you don't choose based on what you actually like most, then your chances of getting a job that is above that average will be smaller and the job itself could therefore be worse even if the whole profession's average is higher than the other one's which you chose to forego just because you figured jobs there suck more in general.

I wana make my decision based on my interest of what i would love to do.


Ive readed electromagnetsim and i like it.



But looks like chemistry books are better made or i don't know what, but i find them more interesting than physics books.
 
I already started with Electrical Engineering looks like in 1 year i can change my career.
 
The thing is that i really wana help society.

Based on this

EE or chemistry?
 
Ryker said:
You keep on making these threads and I guess it's fine in a way, since someone else can benefit from that, as well, but didn't you state in one recent thread you had (finally) decided on Chemistry?

Yes, and people should follow that thread https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=426579".
 
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