Engineers just have bad PR Engineers have a reputation of…
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Engineers just have bad PR
Engineers have a reputation of being stereotypically nerdy, socially awkward, and somewhat rude in conversation. I think this is due to a lack of PR.
I have worked with a lot of engineers across disciplines. In general, engineers are focused at work and fun hobbyists the rest of the time. They are (in general) low-drama, very reliable, and one of the few demographics that are regularly capable having an argument without getting their feelings tangled up with their opinions. They are (in general) emotionally stable (check out the low divorce rate!). Many of them are physically fit, fairly attractive, and no more nerdy than the general population.
Why the stereotype? I’m guessing it’s just because they are not a very attention-seeking crowd. For example, in the US, there aren’t that many of them in public office. Now is a good time to remind everyone that many of the CEOs in Tech (Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates etc.) do not have engineering degrees. Rarely does one see an engineer with a degree and experience holding regular speaking engagements. Because they aren’t doing any PR for their field, the stereotype remains.
#conversation
Engineers have a reputation of being stereotypically nerdy, socially awkward, and somewhat rude in conversation. I think this is due to a lack of PR.
I have worked with a lot of engineers across disciplines. In general, engineers are focused at work and fun hobbyists the rest of the time. They are (in general) low-drama, very reliable, and one of the few demographics that are regularly capable having an argument without getting their feelings tangled up with their opinions. They are (in general) emotionally stable (check out the low divorce rate!). Many of them are physically fit, fairly attractive, and no more nerdy than the general population.
Why the stereotype? I’m guessing it’s just because they are not a very attention-seeking crowd. For example, in the US, there aren’t that many of them in public office. Now is a good time to remind everyone that many of the CEOs in Tech (Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates etc.) do not have engineering degrees. Rarely does one see an engineer with a degree and experience holding regular speaking engagements. Because they aren’t doing any PR for their field, the stereotype remains.
#conversation
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