Should job security be the main reason parents encourage a particular engineering field?
Job security can be one factor in considering a particular engineering field, but it does not need to be the main reason. The student’s interests, aptitude, available curriculum, and the work or goals they want to pursue should also be considered. Parents can share information and support the student in making an informed decision they can accept.
Key points
- Employment prospects are one factor in considering a field of study.
- Interests, aptitude, curriculum, and future goals should also be weighed.
- Sharing information and respecting the student’s decision is important.
Things to check
- Employment prospects can vary by region, occupation, timing, and economic conditions, and they do not guarantee an individual job outcome.