Engineering vs. Math -- What to major in?

ME_76
Wed, 30 Mar 2011 10:46:13 +0000

If you narrowed your choice between math and an engineering field, pick math. Engineering is notorious for age discrimination, and you will probably be looking for a new career suddenly in your late 40s or 50s if you followed an engineering career. Engineers in that age group don’t get interviewed and don’t get hired.



Do not listen to this. This statement is completely false. Speaking from experience, if you are a good engineer with experience, you will not be looking for a new career in your 40s or 50s. I’m not sure what experience this comment is based on but I can tell you that I know many, many engineers in their 40s and 50s and not one has had to change careers or has had trouble holding a job. Not an accurate statement whatsoever exengineer.