Things to consider before joining Civil Engineering

What to do after +12 / PU(Pre University College)?

Confused on which engineering course to do?

Electronics and Communication, Telecommunication, Computer Science, Mechanical , Civil ?

Here are the,
Things to consider before joining Civil engineering.

Civil Engineering and construction is just not like how you see bob the builder in Pogo TV.!Or Watching Velai illa pattathari.

Willing to join Civil?Here are 14 points you must possess,

1.Passion.

You must have a very strong feeling about your future in Civil Engineering, 
A strong desire and enthusiasm to Construct, To develop, To Build, To Serve and to deliver.

 2. Hard work.


You are evident about the hard work in civil engineering and construction in every under construction building or bridge you pass by.
One of the core requirement in engineering is hard work, 
The willingness to dedicate yourself completely in the work you do.

3.Responsible person.


If you think in Civil Engineering Profession that You are your own Boss. Then you are Wrong.!
If you are your own boss.
You have high responsibility of many works, Time Constraints , Money Constraints, Quality Maintenance,Satisfying Clients Needs and able to take emotional n physical stress.

4.Acceptance for a tougher life.


When you land into civil engineering, You must accept that you’re going to have a tougher life, 
No Air Condition Rooms to Sit,Lot of Hours in Hot sun, Skin Burns, Body pains by the end of the day.

5. Able to Handle Emotional Stress.


Failure is a part of everyone’s life, handling it in a positive manner is what makes you a strong person. You Must be able to accept sudden changes in situation,existing plan and plan accordingly.
Must accept that your days are going to be tough. A Series of tougher days makes you a strong person where tough no more feels hard.

6. Strive, never give up.

You must have a strive towards excellence, perfection, performance, continuous learning and your goals.
Once you have taken a responsibility you Must Never give up at any hard Situation you are in.
Giving up is the biggest failure.

7. Support/Guide.

A experienced and a guide who is willing to transfer his knowledge to you is more than 4 years of learning or any civil book you read.
If you have a teacher,a guide or a support in your family/friends who is in the construction field or business, its equivalent to having a precious pearl in your hand.

8. Adaptability to the Situation.


You must be able to adapt to new unexpected situation, It may occur from your teacher,  your Client, Your Stakeholders or your employees. Keep a Plan B ready.

9. Make the nature your home.

Once you are into civil engineering, Make the nature your home, It’ll make you feel hours of surveying,supervision&work into a easier and comfortable journey.

10. Ability to Lead.

A Civil Engineer is always a leader. You must be a role model,a icon for your employees.
A firm decision maker, a good communicator, a good listener, a good negotiator, a motivator and ability to get the work done.

11. Smart Work.

You Must possess the ability to think uniquely and differently for a single problem. And solve it effectively and efficiently.

12. Thinking Money & Fast Calculator.

Thinking money doesn’t mean being money minded and money obsessiveness.
Its the ability to make fast calculations and make decisions out of it instantaneously.

13.Risk Taker
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A civil engineer is a good risk taker, He must also assert his limitations,resources and his ability to take the risk levels depending upon the levels of risk.

14. Team Worker.

 A Civil Engineer must communicate well and work with the team.

AT THE END, ITS ALL WORTH IT.
Good Luck.
Siddarth P Raj
Civil Engineer, MBA (Operations Management)