Is the choice of engineering stable enough?

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Engineering is considered a stable career choice, with a consistent demand for skilled professionals. Essential aptitudes for engineers include a strong affinity for subjects like Calculus and Physics, which are crucial for success in the field. While there isn't a dominant personality type among engineers, a mix of traits is common, making them easily recognizable in a professional setting. Concerns about outsourcing's impact on job stability remain uncertain, but the consensus is that good engineers will always find opportunities. Overall, pursuing a career in engineering is seen as a solid decision for those with the right interests and skills.
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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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