PLCDontUQuitOnMe
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Just wondering what the general consensus was regarding these two accreditations.
In Canada a Technologist diploma is generally a 3 year (whereas a technician is a 2 year diploma).
A degree(to get your P-Eng) will generally take about 4 years.
Will a Technologist end up being on the road doing startups for the rest of his life, and the Engineer in a cubicle crunching numbers all day? These are the stereotypical views on the two I guess, but I was looking to get more real world answers.
Are Technologists capable of making very good money, or is that reserved for those who have at least an engineering degree, or their P-Eng. Also, how long does it take to get the P-Eng?
Basically I want to know if it's worth it to go back to get the engineering degree. It would take another 2 years via a bridging program.
From what I gather in the U.S. the difference between an Engineer and anything below that is quite substantial, but from what I've seen, in Canada the gap between Technologists and Engineers isn't as much(?). Technologists seem to be in a fairly respectable position(?).
Looking forward to hearing the thoughts of the members.
In Canada a Technologist diploma is generally a 3 year (whereas a technician is a 2 year diploma).
A degree(to get your P-Eng) will generally take about 4 years.
Will a Technologist end up being on the road doing startups for the rest of his life, and the Engineer in a cubicle crunching numbers all day? These are the stereotypical views on the two I guess, but I was looking to get more real world answers.
Are Technologists capable of making very good money, or is that reserved for those who have at least an engineering degree, or their P-Eng. Also, how long does it take to get the P-Eng?
Basically I want to know if it's worth it to go back to get the engineering degree. It would take another 2 years via a bridging program.
From what I gather in the U.S. the difference between an Engineer and anything below that is quite substantial, but from what I've seen, in Canada the gap between Technologists and Engineers isn't as much(?). Technologists seem to be in a fairly respectable position(?).
Looking forward to hearing the thoughts of the members.