28/08/2026
My birthday vacation is over, but I came home with more than just photographs, tired legs, and a summit crossed off the list.
Somewhere up in the mountains, I had time to think about something I’ve been asking myself lately: Is Engineering still doing good for people?
After everything that has happened in the past few days, it’s hard not to question the profession we chose. Engineering is supposed to be about solving problems, protecting lives, building communities, and creating something that lasts. Yet politics can influence it so deeply that, sometimes, we begin questioning not just the decisions being made, but the integrity of the profession itself.
It’s a difficult realization.
But standing on a mountain also reminded me that things are rarely as hopeless as they seem from the ground.
There are still engineers who choose integrity over convenience. People who do the right thing even when nobody is watching. People who still believe that what we build should serve people, not politics.
So, despite everything, I still see hope.
Maybe that’s what the mountain gave me this birthday: a little more perspective, a little more faith, and a reminder that good engineering is still worth fighting for.
The vacation is over. The questions remain.
But so does the hope. 🏔️
