Don't call yourself a programmer, and other career advice (2011)
Don't call yourself an Engineer unless you are licensed to do so. Most states have a professional licensing board to oversee the practice of Engineering. Here's the link to the one in my home state of Indiana.[1]<p>I've been a programmer, system administrator and a machinist. I've never called myself an engineer, and wouldn't want the <i>criminal liability</i> for doing so.<p>I wouldn't call myself a "computer doctor" either for similar reasons.<p>[1] <a href="https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/engineering-home/engineering-licensing-information/" rel="nofollow">https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/engineering-home/engineer...</a>