Everyone says IT is going down.

Many students are opting for mechanical engineering just because someone told them IT is unstable and is going down. I have a few questions for them. Answer these questions and you will know what to choose.

Where are all the mechanical Engineers going after their studies ?

What’s the Ratio of IT companies to Mechanical companies who are recruiting from the campus ?

IT took a hit some years back. But still who is the single largest recruiter ?

Do not choose mechanical engineering just because IT is going down. If you are passionate about it, then its ok. But if you don’t have a choice of your own and is looking only at the job prospects IT is still the best. Computers and Information Technology has come of age and is here to stay.

Engineering is not the end of the world

If you are ready to look outside the engineering “Glamour”, then there lots of other exciting possibilities out there. Insurance, banking and retail sector need a lot of people and they are facing a quality crisis right now.

There are a lot of job opportunities for skilled labour in western countries. And believe me in some countries plumbers, carpenters and other works that involve manual labour makes twice as much as an engineer makes.

Side Note

We need to think straight, and don’t go by what others tell you. Some times people give opinion just for the sake of giving an opinion. Dont leap into an online computer science degree just because a friend convinced you. Do your research thoroughly and consult people who have already been there. Don’t ever believe what Malayala Manorama writes about job opportunities. Similar Posts:

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