On 2018-04-19 12:12 PM, Bruce wrote:
> On Thu, 19 Apr 2018 07:28:58 -0600, graham > wrote:
>
>> On 2018-04-19 7:20 AM, jmcquown wrote:
>>> On 4/19/2018 7:00 AM, Gary wrote:
>>>> dsi1 wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> On Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 8:41:04 AM UTC-10, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> My rule of thumb is "If it has 'science' in the name, it isn't".
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cindy Hamilton
>>>>>> Computer "Scientist"
>>>>>
>>>>> Just try telling that to the Christian Scientists!!!
>>>>
>>>> A borrowed and overused term to me is "Engineer."
>>>> Often used to enhance what someone's job actually is.
>>>> Just makes it sound better.
>>>> The one I can think of right now is "Domestic Engineer."
>>>>
>>> How about "Sanitation Engineer"?
>>>
>>> Jill
>> The term "engineer" is restricted by law in Alberta. Only those
>> registered with the professional association may use it so, for example,
>> the term "software engineer" is banned.
>
> Big Brother Albert.
>
Yep! I'm forced to belong to the same body that covers engineers and
geoscientists. They are becoming more and more petty as well as
increasing the fees, so I'll resign this year. I've had enough.