Any civil engineers here than can tell me about their work?
I'm considering studying civ. eng. because it seems like it has secure job prospects, however I have absolutely zero interest in buildings or building processes. I'm a nerdy person, but not completely autistic. I'm not smart enough for science (tried physics for a few semesters), pretty good at talking but I don't particularly enjoy talking to strangers and am generally anti-social. I'm mostly concerned about having to be outside a lot, so I'd like to know whether there's good possibilities for a regular desk job with this degree.
Also, any advice on other very safe things to study in Europe (Germany)?
>>18415873
If you have the smarts to do an engineering degree, pick one you like. Life will work its way to where you'll have to end up after that
>>18415938
I really don't have a passion for any engineering degree. I just want a job that's well paid and secure. I know it sounds kinda scummy and if I had a passion for something that could make money without risking to end up homeless I'd do that instead.
>>18415873
I got my license and degree in mech engineering but my current title is civil engineer. If you don't want to talk to people you're in the wrong career path. A stupid engineer that talks to, engages, and coordinates with people will fuck up a lot less than a smart engineer that keeps to himself. Unless you work for the government or something. Engineering for the most part is a social industry. As an engineer you will need knowledge of a broad amount of subjects and be able to call into the technical expertise of others often.
>>18415990
I figured going into thr government would probably best for me, but it's not like I can't talk to people or ask for their opinion. What would you say, roughly how many per cent of the jobs a civil engineer could take are desk jobs?
>>18415987
So mechanical it is
>>18415873
>I'm not smart enough for science (tried physics for a few semesters)
Engineering is applied physics.
>absolutely zero interest in buildings or building processes
>generally anti-social
So you're going in to a degree which you have no interest in and you don't want to socialise which is a huge requirement in an engineering work environment. Sounds good man go for it.