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[–]ellaC97 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
She's totally right tho. Not the best way to communicate that but definitely true
[–]ellaC97 8 points9 points10 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Girl in medicine here and honestly you don't have to compete nor you have to care about what a bunch of guys think of you, it is all about doing something to improve yourself. My fiance is an engineer and he never looked down on any of his classmates. But honestly do what ever brings you joy.
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Leave the tone policing to the mods. If you don't think it's appropriate then report it but in this case I do not think it's out of line.
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[–]RP_Bear9 16 points17 points18 points 5 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
Interior design or architecture - perfect for those with an engineering background.
[–]Nandemodekiru 14 points15 points16 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
As someone studying landscape architecture, I’m telling you that it’s just as hard as engineering, if not harder. You literally don’t leave the studio because you’re always focused on figuring out the problem, and then having to have the proper drawing skills and technical knowledge to communicate your ideas. Plans, sections, elevations, perspectives, diagrams, programs, etc. And that’s just for STUDIO. 4.5 hours of sleep is a GOOD NIGHT. Don’t fall for this path thinking it’s gonna be a breeze.
[–]JadedByEntropy 14 points15 points16 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
That's just school. Get through it
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Nursing, especially neonatal or pediatric critical care. So rewarding to nurture little ones and provide important education to parents upon discharge.
[–]merabaid 13 points14 points15 points 5 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
But not a relaxed path.
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I mean a little at first...but once you’ve worked for a year or so, you get into the swing of things. Speaking from experience. I also only work 2 days a week. Raising children isn’t exactly what I’d call a “relaxed path” either. It’s a TON of responsibility.
[–]merabaid 1 point2 points3 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I think that was her point. Having children is already a lot, managing an intense career and a family is difficult for a lot of people without a lot of help. But sure if you can do it part-time that can work for some people.
[–]merabaid 4 points5 points6 points 5 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Anything in the arts, teaching, of course, like was already mentioned, special education or early childhood would probably be less stressful. I believe if you do something like Biology you could be a park ranger. Nutrition, publishing, writing.
[–]CountTheBeesEndorsed Contributor 12 points13 points14 points 5 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Hey, I hated my Engineering degree too, but I like working as an engineer :) industry is much better than academia.
You think being in a male-dominated environment is a bad thing? Lol. Everytime there's a group of women in the kitchen I say my hellos howareyous and get out of there because they'll start bitching soon. I hate working with women, they're incompetent, needy, bitchy, etc.
After year two, I didn't have any friends, and it was hard, and I was alone. I had terrible grades. But Ps get degrees. You can do it. You don't have to "compete" - you just have to get through. I gave up on being better than the rest of my class because I was in the bottom 25%. That's just the reality for many women in STEM. I basically took it easy, aimed for 50%, failed/repeated a couple of subjects, and got through my degree.
The men that get great grades now, they are uh, what's a nice way to say this? Very unpersonable, "missing soft skills". I think being able to talk to people and understand them and get them to like you is very important as an engineer. And it's a very feminine trait. If you can get through the degree and bring those traits to the workplace you will be very valuable.
Industry is not like academia. Find a nice company where people are friendly and not very competitive, like I did. Shop around to get an internship at a couple of companies to see the difference. Good luck. You can do it.
[–]Yharnam_Queen 2 points3 points4 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
>I say my hellos howareyous and get out of there because they'll start bitching soon. I hate working with women, they're incompetent, needy, bitchy, etc.
You're literally one of them. What makes you think you're the better one?
Some humility would benefit you greatly.
[–]mamabearbug 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Teaching.
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if you do decide to quit, I think something like architecture might be something you enjoy. if you remain in engineering or a similar major, I think you might do well with teaching it.
for me personally, even before marriage I plan to stay at home / work from home, so I’m just finishing up a degree in English & Creative Writing, and I’m also writing a few novels so I can begin self-publishing ebooks soon.
[–]redknobmirror 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
You might want to look into engineering sales, might be easier. Would still need engineer in degree tho
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I quit my physics program about halfway through, and it was a good call. The physics program was wrecking my mental health and not worth it. Alternatively, would you consider transferring to a less difficult/prestigious program? I've found it's a lot easier to handle being in a male-dominated field if you are at or near the top of your class. If you're average or a little below average, it's really hard. If you don't absolutely love the work, it's also really hard.
There's a ton of other stuff you can do. There's marketing, finance, sales, HR, and social media. The absolutely most important thing is networking. (I actually ended up doing software without a CS degree, because I had an in. I had taken enough CS classes while getting a religion degree, that it was fine).
[–]RevolutionaryYak4 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Actually if college isn't serving you then it is a huge waste. The scholarship commitee is not your husband which decisions you should respect.
Do you have any particular job position you want (related to engineering)? if yes this kind of goal setting can help for going through studing related hardship.
Otherwise you could check out career tests
https://www.careerexplorer.com/career-test/
or this site below for job inspirations
https://www.bls.gov/ooh/
[–]that_little_fuccer 0 points1 point2 points 5 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Don't quit because of men
Sudha Murphy studied in a college of 600 boys
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