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[–] AeonFelis@lemmy.world 18 points 19 hours ago (2 children)

Wouldn't they still be disappointed that you are an engineer and not a doctor?

[–] SkaveRat@discuss.tchncs.de 12 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

what are engineers, if not machine doctors?

[–] Chippys_mittens@lemmy.world 2 points 1 hour ago* (last edited 1 hour ago)

I told my doctor friend I'm basically a doctor for my power plant(mechanical engineer/power plant operator). He told me I'm a certified nursing assistant at best. Lmao