Since this subject's about engineers, here's my 2¢ worth:

In my engineering career, I've observed three types of engineers. The first assumes to know everything there is about computers (and everything else technical) and makes reckless changes without understanding the consequences of the actions. The second doesn't want to know anything about computers and only wants everything to work perfectly all the time, everytime, no matter what. The third, a vast minority, wants to know all about computers and takes the time and energy to research the subject, ask intelligent questions, keep up on the latest software and hardware advances, etc. That person invariably gets tagged as "nework boy" by most engineering organizations and is loved by some and hated by most of his peers (or her peers, as the case may be).

Unfortunately for "my kind", most engineers are simply egotistical a$$holes that couldn't begin to humble themselves regarding anything remotely technical, as if it's a personnal affront to their abilities when a technical issue arises. Quite simply, most are afraid to admit they don't know something. An engineer doesn't have all the answers, regardless of what they think, but a good engineer will know how to find the answers. Without trying to make this sound corny, it's too bad we reflect so poorly on such a noble pursuit. Anyway, that's all I have to say about this subject.

Yesterday I couldn't spell "engineer", now I are one...