So the tradesman have their thread thanks to Scotian and Co., the Wall Street guys have their threads, we've got lawyers doctors and dentists threads, and thedude3737 is posting datasheets for chefs. I know there's a bunch of engineers, STEM students, and other technical guys on the forum, this thread is for us.
If you guys are interested, I'll write a series of posts on here about engineering, including info on job hunting, advice for younger guys thinking of getting into engineering, getting a Professional Engineer (PE) certification, career development, salaries, and more.
How do you know if this thread applies to you? If you find the following pictures amusing and you actually read the writing, read on. If you just stared at the girl's boobs, go back to the Game forum.
Anyway, engineering is a great field, and one of the few undergrad degrees that is actually worth the cost of college nowadays (and you don't need an advanced degree to practice, unlike law or medicine). Your classes will be sausage fests, but you'll have great earning potential after school. Also, an engineering degree is considered valuable in many fields - guys I graduated with were scooped up by Wall Street, top law schools, etc. So even if you don't want to work as an engineer, it's a great degree to have.
A word about myself. I've got a BS and an ME, and over 10 years experience in the energy field. I love my career, and wouldn't change a thing, but for sure it's not for everybody.
Hope you guys find this useful. If so, feel free to post up more info, or let me know if you have any questions or other topics you want me to hit.
If you guys are interested, I'll write a series of posts on here about engineering, including info on job hunting, advice for younger guys thinking of getting into engineering, getting a Professional Engineer (PE) certification, career development, salaries, and more.
How do you know if this thread applies to you? If you find the following pictures amusing and you actually read the writing, read on. If you just stared at the girl's boobs, go back to the Game forum.
Anyway, engineering is a great field, and one of the few undergrad degrees that is actually worth the cost of college nowadays (and you don't need an advanced degree to practice, unlike law or medicine). Your classes will be sausage fests, but you'll have great earning potential after school. Also, an engineering degree is considered valuable in many fields - guys I graduated with were scooped up by Wall Street, top law schools, etc. So even if you don't want to work as an engineer, it's a great degree to have.
A word about myself. I've got a BS and an ME, and over 10 years experience in the energy field. I love my career, and wouldn't change a thing, but for sure it's not for everybody.
Hope you guys find this useful. If so, feel free to post up more info, or let me know if you have any questions or other topics you want me to hit.