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Would you encourage your children to become Engineers?

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cstanton over 3 years ago

Or perhaps they have naturally gravitated towards it themselves?

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Some say if you have the tendency for engineering, technology, the sciences, the 'knack', then you'll gravitate towards it - but as an Engineer or perhaps a practical or technical Maker yourself is Engineering a career or hobby that you've encouraged? Or did you find that they naturally picked it up?

Or would you actually prefer they steer clear of it and why? What potential pitfalls from your experience would you advise against or to prepare for?

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    kmikemoo over 3 years ago

    Alas, I encouraged my kids to pursue jobs they thought they would enjoy.  The one who took childcare classes sells insurance.  The degreed teacher did childcare and now leads a team of hospital support staff.  The degreed IT one load trucks for FedEx.  None of them are where they thought they would be when they were 18.

    Absolutely encourage them to be Engineers!  Also encourage them to work in the trades.  There is great honor in building and fixing things.  I'm WAY more directively encouraging with my grandkids.

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    kmikemoo over 3 years ago

    Alas, I encouraged my kids to pursue jobs they thought they would enjoy.  The one who took childcare classes sells insurance.  The degreed teacher did childcare and now leads a team of hospital support staff.  The degreed IT one load trucks for FedEx.  None of them are where they thought they would be when they were 18.

    Absolutely encourage them to be Engineers!  Also encourage them to work in the trades.  There is great honor in building and fixing things.  I'm WAY more directively encouraging with my grandkids.

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