Merilyn Chesler
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  • Added Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 9:26 AM

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    Engineering seems interesting but I love helping people so I don’t know if it’s right for me. Does engineering help people? If it does how can I do that?

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    Merilyn Chesler, KosherPatterns.com
    Answered Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 9:33 AM
    You don't have to be an engineer to help someone.  In fact, if you like to help people, you are performing a wonderful deed as a kind human being and G-d will bless you for that. An engineer is just a man-made superficial profession with its rules and ...
  • Added Monday, June 27, 2022 at 10:08 AM

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    I like engineering but don’t want to have to give up lots of other things in my life to work. Do you have to work long hours? Do you have time for hobbies or other interests, or to have a family? Do some kinds of engineers or some engineering jobs have to work more hours than others?

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    Merilyn Chesler, KosherPatterns.com
    Answered Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 10:35 PM

    I became an engineer because I like to think -- a lot -- about a problem. Because I think, I sometimes dream about it too. But I have other interests that I try not to think of work after work hours. I have a creativity gene in me, so I enjoy designing ...

  • Olivia asked Merilyn Chesler, KosherPatterns.com

    Added Monday, January 10, 2022 at 7:28 PM

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    Merilyn Chesler, KosherPatterns.com
    Answered Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 10:07 PM
    Thank you for your question. I apologize I only saw this now.  My gender has nothing to do with my ability to perform my role as an engineer.  I enjoy thinking about problem-solving, researching and finding existing solutions to a problem, if any. If ...
  • Jenifer, Dallas

    Added Monday, October 19, 2015 at 5:04 PM

    I'm sure this question is asked a lot, but do you have to be extremely smart to become an engineer? Because the major itself sounds intimidating to society
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    Merilyn Chesler, KosherPatterns.com
    Answered Monday, October 19, 2015 at 5:04 PM
    An engineer is someone who enjoys solving problems and is persistent at finding resources to help her come up with a solution(s). Being smart is a gift and one can utilize her smarts in day-to-day living.  One can become smarter through learning from ...