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Spinoff: Engineering jobs
Posted on 2/14/16 at 8:11 pm
Posted on 2/14/16 at 8:11 pm
...especially ME. What are some cool/interesting jobs that have nothing to do with the oil industry. Obviously working for a company like Ford or Chevy might be fun for car lovers. I'm trying to give my kid guidance and I have no idea what you people do on a daily basis ( I considered engineering since I was in the upper 99th percentile in math, but I was smart enough to be a doctor so I went the DDS route).
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Posted on 2/14/16 at 8:12 pm to 911Moto
Dean of the Southern School of Engineering
Posted on 2/14/16 at 8:12 pm to 911Moto
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I considered engineering since I was in the upper 99th percentile in math, but I was smart enough to be a doctor so I went the DDS route
lol
Posted on 2/14/16 at 8:15 pm to 911Moto
I work on the pressure systems used to fuel up and launch rockets. Fracture mechanics of crack growth, two phase flow from relief devices, oxygen compatibility of valves...
Being a dentist sounds horrible to me.
Being a dentist sounds horrible to me.
Posted on 2/14/16 at 8:20 pm to Sun God
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Posted on 2/14/16 at 8:21 pm to 911Moto
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Posted on 2/14/16 at 8:22 pm to Sun God
I used to think engineers sat in a back room and did math all day, but the advent of modern calculators would make y'all useless if that were the case.
Posted on 2/14/16 at 8:23 pm to 911Moto
911Moto: “Do you mind if I take a look, I’m actually a doctor.”
Doctor: “Yeah you said that several times last night but really, you’re just a dentist.”
Doctor: “Yeah you said that several times last night but really, you’re just a dentist.”
Posted on 2/14/16 at 8:24 pm to 911Moto
There aren't a lot of girls in engineering but there are a ton of them
Posted on 2/14/16 at 8:24 pm to 911Moto
Are all dentists arrogant douche bags or just you?
Posted on 2/14/16 at 8:24 pm to 911Moto
I used to laugh when dentists called themselves doctors, and I still do
Posted on 2/14/16 at 8:25 pm to 911Moto
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I used to think engineers sat in a back room and did math all day, but the advent of modern calculators would make y'all useless if that were the case.
exactly...engineering is a lot more project-driven than it used to be...
Posted on 2/14/16 at 8:26 pm to Gaston
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I work on the pressure systems used to fuel up and launch rockets. Fracture mechanics of crack growth, two phase flow from relief devices, oxygen compatibility of valves...
This is exactly the specific type of answer I'm looking for, and it sounds pretty interesting.
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Being a dentist sounds horrible to me
Dude...you don't even know.
It can be beyond horrible at times. My neck made the decision for me and I was forced to hang it up, but I actually enjoyed a lot of the aspects of dentistry (mainly cosmetic stuff). It's the people attached to the teeth that I really hated. However, the logistics of practicing the profession are unbeatable (the hours,the pay, the freedom as the boss, the pay...).
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Posted on 2/14/16 at 8:28 pm to 911Moto
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I considered engineering since I was in the upper 99th percentile in math, but I was smart enough to be a doctor so I went the DDS route
Why did I have to show so many pre-med friends how to do physics if they were so smart?
Now for your actual question, I actually think most engineering jobs can become boring. Just as I'm sure being a dentist would become a bore. I lasted about 2 years in an actual engineering job (granted it is oilfield). I think no matter what the indistry, I'd have used the degree to get my foot in and then some how move into a management position. Crunching numbers for the same ole shite blows.
Posted on 2/14/16 at 8:29 pm to 911Moto
Depends.
I manage a firm that designs roads, bridges, traffic signals, water/wastewater systems, and a myriad of other services. My young engineers seem very happy and we challenge them.
In private consulting someone can stay an engineer or go the rain-maker route. My grades weren't great (I was bored), but I have a knack for sales. I ended up making quite a bit more than the brainiacs I graduated with.
If a kid is an extrovert, they can consider ChemE, ME, CE, etc. Going in sales or pursuing a management path are good possibilities.
I manage a firm that designs roads, bridges, traffic signals, water/wastewater systems, and a myriad of other services. My young engineers seem very happy and we challenge them.
In private consulting someone can stay an engineer or go the rain-maker route. My grades weren't great (I was bored), but I have a knack for sales. I ended up making quite a bit more than the brainiacs I graduated with.
If a kid is an extrovert, they can consider ChemE, ME, CE, etc. Going in sales or pursuing a management path are good possibilities.
Posted on 2/14/16 at 8:30 pm to 911Moto
Scientists do work.
Engineers open a book.
Engineers open a book.
Posted on 2/14/16 at 8:35 pm to 911Moto
Lots of cool engineering jobs out there in all disciplines.
I did race car aerodynamics at first. Now I do airplanes and jet engines. Plenty of cool shite out there.
I did race car aerodynamics at first. Now I do airplanes and jet engines. Plenty of cool shite out there.
Posted on 2/14/16 at 8:40 pm to Kafka
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Dean of the Southern School of Engineering
I have a feeling this is a stab at me ....
Posted on 2/14/16 at 8:45 pm to volod
OP is not a dentist, he's a professional troll.
Posted on 2/14/16 at 8:46 pm to CFDoc
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