subject: Pros And Cons Of Choosing Engineering As A Profession [print this page] Every person has to find his/her place in this world
It is needless to say that all kinds of professions are important in their own way. All the population of the planet can not work at the research institutes. As somebody has to build and clean the buildings of the institutes at the same time.
But it is very important for every person to find the suitable position. Everybody is looking for a place under the sun. But the position should fit the personal traits and abilities of a person. The person in the right place can realize his/her potential and make his/her contribution to the development of the country.
Born engineers will suffer and feel tortured working as a yard cleaner, for instance. And born yard cleaners are even more dangerous for society working in the engineering sphere.
Personal abilities required for becoming an engineer
To become a successful engineer one must have analytical way of thinking and a strong desire to improve this world. This profession has a lot of advantages
much theoretical knowledge useful in everyday life;
being in the know of the latest scientific achievements.
But at the same time like any other occupation engineering profession has got some lacks. For example, it is difficult to work with all the figures and schemes having the dull sight. And not everyone is able to bear the responsibility for ones inventions.
too much work with boring data;
high speed of the progress, making many inventions and researches out-of-date before they are finished.
It is more an art than a science to combine analytical way of thinking with creativity. But those who feel the desire to make this world better and make things work more efficiently are welcome to become engineers and make the discoveries that will make everyday life easier.
