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howardtheduck is offline howardtheduck Post #62  February 24,2010, 5:55pm
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Definition of engineer:

1. One who pilots a train, subway, or tram
2. University educated, socially inept dork that talks about things nobody cares about

Wait, I just described myself ...
 
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howardtheduck wrote :
Definition of engineer:

1. One who pilots a train, subway, or tram
2. University educated, socially inept dork that talks about things nobody cares about

Wait, I just described myself ...
My father was an electrical engineer (now retired). He was, and is, one of the most intelligent people I know. He would BS anyone about anything, and was a jack of all trades, but a master of nothing.

However, even though he had more degrees than anyone is entitled to, he was not socially inept, was not a dork, and always had something interesting to talk about. I guess his work wasn't something most people understood, so he talked about other stuff.

I have a son following in my footsteps studying mathematics in college, and a daughter who is destined to go to MIT and study engineering there. I am an engineering flunk-out. So was their father.

The next generation is better than the last one.
 
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I can only speak for myself, but I was married to an engineer with a PhD for 19 years and I have talked to many friends who were also married to engineers and it seems like they all had the same personality...frugal to a fault, unromantic, unemotional, very book smart but not very heart smart. The women I know, just got tired of living with an overly critical robot. Just my opinion. I happen to live in one of the most highly populated "engineering" areas in the US. I'm finding it difficult to get matched with someone who isn't an engineer. Money doesn't buy happiness or security, at least not the lasting kind.
 
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hahaha.. a good subject
I have the same experience too, outside EH , other dating sites, I have met 3 Engineers..! And now I have a long distance "hanging" relation with a gentleman from Norway..OMG he is an Engi too!
I agree, probably those engineers are too busy "technically" sleeping with their engine..lol .
Also if you noticed many single man also are an IT Consultant !
 
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I had a discussion about Engineers today with a gal at work. The ENG's that I've met are usually lying married guys, and have limited vocabulary to carry on a decent conversation unless it involves them or their job.

As for the IT guys, I know a large number of them IRL. Socially inept comes to mind. I recently mentored a university student in my department who is in 3rd year computer science. I truly feel sorry for a person ever going on a date with this 24 year old! CS faculties should provide people skills too!
 
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I was married to and electrical engineer myself.
I think the best way to describe his personality was "rigid". Very rule oriented.

However, I have also known other electrical engineers who are imaginative and funny (the mr. wizard types). So I don't think it's fair to generalize this career group.
 
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VolGal wrote :
My father was an electrical engineer (now retired). He was, and is, one of the most intelligent people I know. He would BS anyone about anything, and was a jack of all trades, but a master of nothing.

However, even though he had more degrees than anyone is entitled to, he was not socially inept, was not a dork, and always had something interesting to talk about. I guess his work wasn't something most people understood, so he talked about other stuff.

I have a son following in my footsteps studying mathematics in college, and a daughter who is destined to go to MIT and study engineering there. I am an engineering flunk-out. So was their father.

The next generation is better than the last one.
Take a deep breath. It was not a frontal attack. I am not an engineer flunk-out. I am a graduate engineer and have an inexorable right to poke fun at myself and brethren. I am a gifted underachiever, studied art history and photography prior to engineering, can BS with many, am literate, and talk about nothing for years. Engineers are portrayed as, well, you should know.

The fact is, wait, I need not explain myself. Back to the point - take a deep breath.
 
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wait... sometimes funny. Mr.Wizard? I'll let my dates speak to that , If I can get any as as an engineer
 
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Engineers should have a degree in engineering.They may be in construction, electrical or in other related technical fields. However,
some may be working on a construction site and not be a engineer.
Watch out for engineers that say they are consultants or own their own business. They may be lone wolfs, failures in business, struggling to make a living as 'handyman" doing odd jobs and home renovation.
Even if they have a degree and claim to be in business, look carefully...if they have one employee...themselves...and are constantly seeking odd jobs from friends, they may be a failure in business...looking for someone to support them here on EH. Remember a person can say they are in any profession...look for proof they are a success and not just trying to hook up and find a real meal ticket. And yes, I have met that person on EH. Engineers are also always right and critical.
 
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