electrical engineering or architecture?

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<p>HI all</p>

<p>I have to make a decision by the end of the month.. EE or ARCITECTURE?</p>

<p>tbh I wanted to be an architect since I was 10. But after "maturing" I guess your'e forced to face reality...</p>

<p>Everything's fascinating about architecture, I don't draw well though. From roman architects that made columns thicker near the middle to make it look different to modern architecture...
I've always loved geometry, trig and any homework involving rulers or compass' (I can't emphasise how much I like a project i had due that entailed drawing columbs, it was so exciting using rulers and a compass and be exact.) the only setbacks are that in the state i currently live I definitely need a masters to take the licensure exams (that'll take till my late 20s after all the exams). Also the starting pay sucks and you need your break to succeed.</p>

<p>On the other hand I'm also good in physics and interested very much in energy. And the pay is awesome. Nikola Tesla is my biggest role model also!
(just to let you guys know that im not thinking about only ee for the money)</p>

<p>Also when I show a friend a work I've done, I get excited when they appreciate how brilliant it is and the amount of I haVE putten into it. I could care less about the "beautifulness" of a work I do. </p>

<p>So the real question is, fallow your true passion even though you know you'll finally enjoy yourself way in the future. Or go with your brain decision and earn well..?..
TY.</p>

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<p>…so what did you end up choosing?</p>

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<p>I still didn’t, the deadline is by the end of this month.</p>

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<p>any advice?</p>

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<p>You should follow your passion if you know that you can be a good architect. The job market for architects isn’t the best right now because of the housing market. However, this will most likely change in the next few years. However, the job market will probably not improve enough for ANY architect to get an appropriate job. You need to work hard and get good grades. </p>

<p>And honestly, to hell with a good initial salary. I’ve seen people throw away their entire lives in order to make six-figures in their mid-20s. Don’t get caught up in salary because it will lead you in the wrong direction. If you’re passionate about something, you will probably be successful enough to make a decent living by the middle of your career.</p>

<p>On the other hand, if you like EE nearly as much as architecture, engineering will probably take you a lot farther in a future dominated by technology.</p>

<p>On a sidenote, you might want to consider improving your grammar and spelling, because it will serve you well when starting your job search.</p>

<p>Good Luck</p>