Is Engineering Right for You?

For all those that are thinking of what major is really worthwhile in school...

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Comedy

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• Engineering
• Right
• for
• you

[bblan26]

Im 2nd year ChemE. I find all the phys, math, chem interesting, but its a super tough curriculum. Im thinking about switching. Premed, business, anything would be more enjoyable. I want to get real experience in a plant first, to get a better idea.

[cessna917]

@bblan26 Being an Aerospace Engineer, I work @ NASA, and I have to say...stick with it. It's worth it.

[bblan26]

@cessna917 how long u been there?

[cessna917]

@bblan26 6 months so far....living the dream

[cessna917]

The movie is called "Orange County"

[wisestfoolalive]

WE NEED MORE AMERICAN ENGINEERS

[MFTube80]

I like the video because it's funny but it's also not so comprehensive and thorough on it's title "Is Engineering Right for You?".

[anonymousHEX]

dont forget about GE

[Warghost1000]

If engineers actually fix the problems found in today's products, who pinpoints the things that need to be fixed? Do we assume that an engineer will buy an item from a store, not like an aspect of it and go about correcting it on his own? Nah, they'd need an R&D division to test the new model. So, who actually says "this toaster should have wider slots for bread. Engineers, go fix it!". Who says that, because that's the best job in the world, getting to ACTUALLY fix things!

[Warghost1000]

@wisestfoolalive Then the companies need to pay more! There's no excuse for someone having to go to school for 8-10 years for a Masters degree in order to even be competitive, and then needing to get another 2-5 years of field experience before finding a great job. Fuck that shit, get into sales and make more money anyway. Where's the incentive to be under so much stress during school and then more stress in a job that's so mind-numbingly difficult. Go sales and earn more.

[SOSBrigader21]

I want to be an engineer, but there's so many fields. I'm not sure what I'd like to be. I published a book and like to write, but L.A don't make much money. I love to create things. Play video games and create videos. Any ideas?

[56Britton]

I so gald I am a Computer Engineering with a minor in Math.

[tnyachot]

@Living2TheMax2 I think getting a diploma in a engineering drafter field is a good idea. A diploma in a field such as mechanical drafting with a Mechanical Degree would be great. You should be able to do both at the same time so you don't waste years in school. I think the diploma program will familiarize you with the software and geometric tolerance methods used in the field.

[Living2TheMax2]

@tnyachot is it ok to get a diploma and a BA( or at least a applied degree) to make up for not having a masters?

[tnyachot]

@Living2TheMax2 I would like to add that employers don't want to take the time to train anyone. A masters degree will show you as an expert. Good luck.

[tnyachot]

@Living2TheMax2 It's very competitive now a days.  Employers are asking for more especially in this market. With a Masters degree you will have more consideration. A masters degree you will have more focus in the field you like. Most companies won't trust you in these times with a B.S. If you go to a really good school with references from professors great. If you plan right you could get the B.S. and show your potential employer you are going for a Masters and maybe they will pay for it.