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formerkrogemp | 3 years ago

Software "engineers" could use a lot of this professional and ethical responsibility too.

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wolpoli|3 years ago

Accountants and engineers have professional license requirements. The license could be taken away as punishments for unethical behavior. Software "engineers" don't.

pjmlp|3 years ago

Those of us that have taken the degree in countries with professional orders, do have.

No one is allowed to call themselves "engineers" after a six week boot camp.

And while few take the professional exam, it is required by law if you are signing legal documents with Eng as part of your name, or where you are taking liability.

https://www.ordemengenheiros.pt/pt/a-ordem/colegios-e-especi... (sorry only in portuguese)

formerkrogemp|3 years ago

> Accountants and engineers have professional license requirements. The license could be taken away as punishments for unethical behavior. Software "engineers" don't.

Oddly enough, I am an accountant. I'd say that it's rare for accountants in the US to lose their license but not unheard of.