Is Engineering - A dead end career ??

[Cavver]

As above .

 

Very scarely sia ,, I'm still a poly student @ engin

[Albeniz]

Yes, especially if you are in semiconductor. Too many FTs who are willing to do dirty jobs at low pay. I am speaking from experience. I am a highly-qualified engineer.

[Relagsingh]

what field of engineering?

[Espire]

Dont worry.

Based on my cohort, half of them did something else not related to engineering after they graduated.

So u jus have to know what you want in life.

[Cavver]

Manufacturing

[Relagsingh]

if mechanical, marine/offshore, instrumentation not so bad.

 

if you dun mind the sweat and dirt of marine/offshore engineering, it'll pay off well.

[Albeniz]

Many turned into insurance agents.

[Relagsingh]

oic. intend to further your studies?

 

or do you have any other ideas in mind?

[Albeniz]

In semicon industry, it is quite bad.

 

Poisonous gas hazard, clean room bunny suits and 24-hour standby but pay is pathetic.

[Relagsingh]

you forgot property and car salesmen.

[Relagsingh]

dun really know much about the semicon, EEE and manufacturing industries.

 

but one thing's for sure, unless you're into some project or sales, an engineering job can be freaking boring and mundane....

 

there are many in my generation that have limited choices if our results aren't that good. all think just get one engineering diploma suah, later then decide.

Edited February 18, 2008 by Relagsingh

[Espire]

well i wouldnt say it's not true..

but insurance agents came not only from engineering but from other courses too..

i would be glad to argue quite a number of them in fact went into financial sector.. banks...

the reason they gif me is engineering students have a better command of numerical figures compared to those from business and accountancy, thus they got the job.

Edited February 18, 2008 by Espire

[Albeniz]

Finish your engin diploma but pursue a business/accountancy degree.

 

With this combination, you can enjoy both sides of the cake.

[Cavver]

personally i study in mechatronic.

[Cavver]

Considering marine eng or sale , casket service good or not ???

[Relagsingh]

yes. you'll be more dynamic and more employable this way.

Edited February 18, 2008 by Relagsingh

[Relagsingh]

duno leh...

 

young man... dun be too pessimistic yet

 

maybe take the opportunity now to sit down, and think hard what you really wana do.

 

we can give you lots of suggestions and advice. but ultimately its all up to yourself

 

we dun wana end up giving u false hope and promises

Edited February 18, 2008 by Relagsingh

[Albeniz]

Casket service is a lucrative business if you not the pan-dang type.

Usually, the surviving family members are willing to pay because death doesn't occur frequently.