IME the persistence of "problem-solving mode" for engineers outside of work certainly exists, but pales in comparison to lawyers' tendencies toward argument out

IME the persistence of "problem-solving mode" for engineers outside of work certainly exists, but pales in comparison to lawyers' tendencies toward argument outside the courtroom. Actually, this pattern exists everywhere (teachers -> instruction mode, politicians -> schmoozing...) Seems as much about personality type being drawn to career path in the first place, as it is about bringing work habits home. /$.02