<p>I think what I fear most with cubicles is I might lose interest with my work. If I don’t physically see or work hands on with the material on a regular basis, I could see myself just getting bored of it. </p>
<p>It’s sort of similar to what everyone goes through in school. I am currently doing research and it definitely keeps me more interested in the topics I get taught in class, but I feel like people who don’t have the opportunity to work hands-on throughout undergrad are more susceptible to becoming “cookbook engineers”. Without seeing the material they learn about in action, I imagine the material becomes bland as they progress through classes (especially in engineering where it can seem like a lot of classes just teach how to apply formulas). </p>
<p>I’m ok with cubicles to do stuff like CFD, but I don’t want to spend a large majority of my time there. Eventually I would want to actually physically see the results just to stay interested.</p>
<p>I know I’m not speaking for everyone, but that’s just how I currently feel.</p>