Architectural engineering majors used to be a high-profile choice, but due to China's rapid economic development and accelerated urbanization, the construction industry is hot, and many parents have set their sights on this seemingly promising field. However, with the passage of time, the construction industry has ceased to be a "sweet spot" for making money. Migrant workers earn well on construction sites, misleading many into believing that site managers earn more. In fact, managers on construction sites tend to be paid much less than migrant workers, and the workload is no less than that of the latter. In addition, managers are also responsible for the construction site, and in the event of a construction problem, the responsibility is often borne by them first. As accountability for engineering accidents is being strengthened, students entering construction engineering majors are at great risk. Therefore, unless you have the ability to enter a large state-owned enterprise, it is not recommended to choose a construction engineering major.
In the eyes of many, teaching has always been seen as a decent profession, and many parents want their children to become teachers. However, the reality is that the employment situation of teacher teaching professions is not optimistic. First of all, there are too many teachers and universities, and the school no longer provides staffing, and students can only compete for employment after graduation. Secondly, the teaching profession is very competitive and the number of positions is limited. At the same time, due to the restriction on the opening of extracurricular tutoring institutions, the employment path of normal students has been reduced. In addition, full-time teachers are staffed, and unless a teacher voluntarily resigns, it is difficult to have vacancies. According to statistics, by 2022, the number of full-time teachers in China will reach 18.8 million, while the number of newborns will be less than 10 million. As fertility declines, so will schools, and school closures and layoffs are inevitable. Therefore, parents should change their perception of the teaching profession and understand that it is no longer an ideal career choice.
The medical profession is a popular choice for many parents, especially those who have had patients in their families. However, applying for a medical major requires careful consideration. The employment threshold for medical majors is very high, and it requires a long investment in education and training. Generally speaking, medical students need to study for 5 years of undergraduate study and then graduate with a master's degree to be eligible for entry into the industry. If you want to work in a hospital in some developed regions, you may also need to study for a doctorate. Even if you don't go to graduate school, you need to undergo a three-year training internship after graduating from university before you can get a medical certificate and officially start your job. Therefore, it takes a long time and a lot of energy to become a doctor, and it is impossible to achieve financial independence in the short term after employment. In addition, doctors belong to the industry of "the older you get, the more popular", and the salary is not high when you first join the company. Up to 20 years of investment in education, and the inability to achieve financial independence in the short term after employment, make the medical profession not suitable for students from ordinary families.
Computer science used to be a popular choice, with a good employment situation and lucrative pay. However, the computer profession is now facing serious problems of industry involution and unemployment. While the employment rate of computer science graduates is high, the unemployment rate is also very high. Although the salary package in the computer industry is lucrative, the boss of the company is not stupid enough to pay a high salary all the time. Once your salary rises to a certain level, your boss will most likely choose to fire you and hire new graduates. The majority of computer science graduates are at risk of losing their jobs within less than 10 years of their employment. In addition, overtime in the computer industry is serious, and people in their 30s may be in physical condition like those in their 60s. Therefore, for the career development and physical health of students, it is not recommended to choose a computer major.
In summary, with the changing market demand and the changing employment situation, many vocational majors that were considered popular in the past are no longer suitable for choice. When choosing a major, parents and students should consider factors such as employment prospects, salary, personal interests, and their own conditions to make a wise choice. The most important thing is to understand the current situation and future development trends of the industry, and choose a career path that suits you.