That's the next thing. With plenty of unemployed engineers looking for work, what are the odds of a new grad getting engineering work 5 years from now? And if one could find a job, would it be enough to pay the bills? Or would a second job be in line? Hearing about guys/gals taking jobs for...
I was just headed over here to post about all the engineers that reportedly can't find work because much engineering is being outsourced to foreign workers and because more people are taking up engineering. It also seems like a lot of the advise for finding a job is "be willing to relocate."...
When I think back to the things I really enjoyed learning, the things that stuck with me BECAUSE I enjoyed learning them, I come around to physics, biology, and math. Chemistry a little, but not so much. I see lots of civil, electrical, and mechanical titles in the screen names here, but I...
Hell, half the reason I want to be an engineer is just to be "in" on the engineer jokes, lol. Seriously, though, lots of great advice, and thanks for the little nudge. I may resurrect this thread from time to time with progress, and hopefully one day, I'll count myself among the engineers WITH...
"No different than many ex-military looking for a second career. Your biggest difficulty will actually be choosing the engineering discipline that you want to study, i.e., mechanical, electrical, etc. Choose wisely, padawan...HOWEVER, whatever discipline you choose, make sure you get a full...
Firstly, I know this is a forum for professional engineers, and I am not. But I think this would be the best place for some legitimate feedback.
After a solid semi-career in restaurant management, I decided that I wasn't using my brain enough every day to be happy. I quit the 80 hours/week...
