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RoundCollection4196 t1_j62fmb1 wrote

Reply to comment by Gil37 in What aspect of engineering would be highly in demand for the future? by ImplementExtension58

is there any job in that field that doesn't require just sitting behind a computer all day? I'm doing comp sci but now realize i hate the idea of a desk job and programming all day.

I once saw a government data science job that required some field work to collect data and study reef and coral systems for conservation. But it's rare to see jobs like that on the job boards.

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Gil37 t1_j62jmqn wrote

That was honestly one of my original reserves, but i later realized that you should just do what you're passionate about, cause anything else will suck in the long term. I get to work in a big lab as well as assembly line with all the tools, electronics and machinery that i need (industrial mfg), and for me i feel right at home. Sure most of my work is in front of my pc, but I get plenty enough movement from machine to machine to keep me happy. If being outdoors and getting awesome scenery is important to you, then you should seek it out.

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