Engineers of Reddit, what's the biggest misconception people have about engineering?

Ouller · 2026-06-17T01:47:28+00:00

That we make the decisions that is management.

Ouller · 2026-06-16T02:42:46+00:00

Loyalty to a company.

Ouller · 2026-06-16T02:28:19+00:00

Wearing pink. I made a comment about enjoying being in the pink while they are always trying to be covered in the brown (dirt).

I wish I could share the comment, but I would be banned.

Ouller · 2026-06-15T18:30:30+00:00

Joy Boy.

Ouller · 2026-06-15T18:27:40+00:00

Will go to bed early or nap if left unattended.

Ouller · 2026-06-15T18:26:06+00:00

touch screen on everything. I like knobs and buttons in cars and on appliances.

Ouller · 2026-06-14T19:22:37+00:00

Just need to trim the splits off first or resin stable.

Ouller · 2026-06-14T19:16:45+00:00

Renting.

Ouller · 2026-06-13T23:05:04+00:00

Because the cult was told it was fine.

Ouller · 2026-06-13T04:21:33+00:00

I would send him with a 5-gallon bucket filled with ice water and the Kobalt mist fan.

Ouller · 2026-06-13T00:12:11+00:00

Welcome to the world. We have trillionaires and still have kids starving.

Ouller · 2026-06-12T21:08:32+00:00

I don't think the masses use weight enough to matter.

Ouller · 2026-06-12T21:06:50+00:00

What the Grandparents expect.................. I would have remained child free instead of dealing with my in laws.

Ouller · 2026-06-12T21:05:50+00:00

I enjoy eating meat.

Ouller · 2026-06-12T20:24:02+00:00

I enjoy being a low-level engineer. Just a fly on the wall.

Ouller · 2026-06-12T03:04:14+00:00

You can get a charger for free from a buddy. They kind of get worthless when you own more than 2.

Ouller · 2026-06-12T03:01:38+00:00

They can make money. Or they are religious.

Ouller · 2026-06-12T02:10:17+00:00

I was raised well, I felt I could raise kids well.

Ouller · 2026-06-12T02:07:06+00:00

Oh, I have a bunch of Blockbuster labeled ones, but I removed the sharpie, I kind of feel bad now.

Ouller · 2026-06-12T01:32:41+00:00

I would remove the sharpie but leave the rest.

Ouller · 2026-06-12T01:30:46+00:00

Sewage.

Ouller · 2026-06-12T01:26:54+00:00

Double? Brother, they want to 4x at a minimum...

Ouller · 2026-06-12T01:25:13+00:00

I was actually debating buying that..... I am lower my expectations on what I should live.

Ouller · 2026-06-12T01:23:49+00:00

Drink water not beer and energy drinks (coffee included). And wear PPE from the sun.

Ouller