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I'm currently a transfer student with about freshman equivalent credits. I'm taking all the basic classes required for most engineering degrees (Calc I-III, Chemistry, English, Physics, etc). I am now at the point where I NEED to decide which one I want to do.
I have a deep love for space and space travel. It thrills me. Being a part of NASA or another space exploration company would be a dream come true. However, the future is looking bleak in that area. I've heard many predictions of continued and escalated economic despair. The ignorance of many politicians and the general public will lead to further cuts for NASA if things get worse. Many of the private companies rely heavily on NASA so that could mean goodbye for them too (SpaceX etc).
Nevertheless, the need for oil hasn't been greater. Crude prices continue to rise leaving a oil companies nurtured and flourishing. I cannot see this stopping anytime soon (can you?). A job as a Petroleum Engineer will give my mathematical brain the stimulation it needs while leaving me completely comfortable and flexible monetarily.
If I was a religious man I would say something cheesy along the lines of "the Devil and God are raging inside of me."
What are your thoughts PF? Should I take the risk of pursuing my passion that has an uncertain future or should I go towards the $$? Obviously most people are going to suggest the previous, but with the way things are headed, is this even reasonable?
Thanks
I have a deep love for space and space travel. It thrills me. Being a part of NASA or another space exploration company would be a dream come true. However, the future is looking bleak in that area. I've heard many predictions of continued and escalated economic despair. The ignorance of many politicians and the general public will lead to further cuts for NASA if things get worse. Many of the private companies rely heavily on NASA so that could mean goodbye for them too (SpaceX etc).
Nevertheless, the need for oil hasn't been greater. Crude prices continue to rise leaving a oil companies nurtured and flourishing. I cannot see this stopping anytime soon (can you?). A job as a Petroleum Engineer will give my mathematical brain the stimulation it needs while leaving me completely comfortable and flexible monetarily.
If I was a religious man I would say something cheesy along the lines of "the Devil and God are raging inside of me."
What are your thoughts PF? Should I take the risk of pursuing my passion that has an uncertain future or should I go towards the $$? Obviously most people are going to suggest the previous, but with the way things are headed, is this even reasonable?
Thanks