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07-31-2005, 02:45 PM
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| Nah. I use multivariable calculus probably about as much as I use long division, now that I'm past the proofs and the constructions of the concepts. No cause for panic. I'm not particularly a calculus machine-- I have to look up the quotient rule every time I use it nowadays. =) | 
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07-31-2005, 09:06 PM
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| Aibarr I thought engineers have to use a lot of Multi Variate Calculus. | |
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07-31-2005, 09:28 PM
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| Well, we use lots of things that are *based* upon vector calc... I use gradients a fair amount, but it's not the intensive math experience that vector calc, the class, was. Yes, vector calculus is used, but I don't use it on a daily basis. It's sort of a means to an end. | |
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07-31-2005, 10:11 PM
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| Looks like VTBoy lost the battle. Btw, VTBoy UVA > VTech forever! | |
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07-31-2005, 11:06 PM
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| Confidential I didn't lose the battle.
Also I don't go to VTech. | |
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07-31-2005, 11:27 PM
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| Yes you did | |
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07-31-2005, 11:39 PM
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#127 | | Member
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| No I didn't. | |
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08-01-2005, 12:11 AM
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| You cant debate when there are other opinions involved.
Its 1v1 or team v team. | |
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08-01-2005, 12:16 AM
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#129 | | Senior Member
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| ....wait, someone lost? I was part of a battle? I just thought I was saying how much vector calc I used...
I am either incredibly confused or just not into forum-sparring, one or the other. Let it goooo. | |
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11-05-2005, 12:10 AM
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| Hi, I just came accross this post with a search on Google. There are lots of good info here. I was always told that engineers made a lot of money but I guess I was lied to. I guess if you invent something then patent it then yes you can become a millionare, but not by working for a company as an engineer.
I don't want to do it just for the money, but money plays a part in it. I love aviation more than engineering, but I also like engineering as it interests me, so I want to take a job as an engineer with an aerospace company and become a test pilot.
I think it is wise to combine what you like and get paid to do it. | |
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11-05-2005, 09:33 AM
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| There is no way the average engineering BS salary overall is around 100k, VTBoy. | |
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11-05-2005, 07:26 PM
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| interesting thread | |
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12-26-2005, 10:13 PM
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| jeffl, yes he is not talking about PhDs. He is talking about doctors/surgeons. Infact, i believe engineers/computer science grads a paid very little. Taking into account, the downturn in the IT/Engineering industry and outsourcing making things worse, i think its extremely difficult for engineers to find a job. Even when they do, they get paid very little around $55-60K. I mean, engineers work hard too. Why would pharmacists get paid $80k starting salary. Why do doctors make 100-150K/year.
what i don't get is that why do you pick on engineers. Why not all the other fields, such as doctors/surgeons/pharmacists...just because they work with real lives, they should get paid more??? What about lawyers who make 80-90K a year?
btw, PhDs enough money. Yes when they start off they make around 60-70K. But, when you become a full professor, you can easily make up to $150k.
I strongly believe engineers are underpaid, due to outsourcing thats become really hot in the last 4-5 years. So, i completely disagrre that engineers are overpaid...infact they should get paid more. | |
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12-26-2005, 10:16 PM
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| my apologies...i completely ignored the next 6 pages of the thread! | |
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12-27-2005, 12:52 AM
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| "what i don't get is that why do you pick on engineers. Why not all the other fields, such as doctors/surgeons/pharmacists...just because they work with real lives, they should get paid more??? What about lawyers who make 80-90K a year?"
Well, Pharmacists, Lawyers, and Doctors have more schooling, and all three of them are fairly hard to get into. All three are a MINIMUM of 6 years, but a JD usually takes 7 years, and an MD usually takes 8 years. And then there's residence.
There is much more schooling to become a lawyer, a pharmacist, or a doctor. I'm probably going into law AFTER my engineering degree; just to give you an idea of why they make more, on average. | |
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