Can't decide whether you want to be an engineer or remain as one? Or mulling the decision to study finance or engineering, or even considering a mid career change?

Promise yourself you will do the below to ascertain your choice.

1. During 5pm to 630pm, take the mrt to Joo Koon station and wait at the control station to observe the crowd of workers, both foreign and locals. Take note of their dressing and attire, their mannerisms as they speak, the way they carry themselves.

2. On another day, during 5pm to 630pm , take the mrt to tanjong pagar or raffles place and wait at the control station to observe the crowd of workers , both foreign and locals. Take note especially of the hot OLs in their office dressing and attire , the mannerisms of the other workers as they speak , the way they carry themselves.

3. Choose. Having done the above , know the similar impact it will have on your daily work life, your appearance in carrying yourself , your needs and wants changing as you desire to emulate those around you, if you decide that engineer vs finance career path.

What I am saying is that your quality of life in all facets will mirror closely with the people or colleagues you work with, socialize with, have meetings with and become good friends with. Take a deep breath , step forward and plunge. For better or for worse is anybody's guess , but chances are it will always be in sync with your surrounding environment.

yours sincerely
ex engineer