I perused the comments and didn't see anyone mention this. The term "engineer" is regulated by every state in the US. I doubt they had Tinder in mind, but calling yourself an "engineer" without having a Professional Engineer license is illegal, at least when it comes to offering professional engineering services. It's a protected title so that schools and bridges don't get built by scammers--at least that was the intention. I can legally call myself an Engineer!

Just go get your license, and you should be golden lol.

[–] Zikeji@programming.dev 8 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (5 children)

What if my job title says that? Who's going to tell my employer they're wrong.

Then again, "full stack software engineer" as a title might also well just be buzzwords.

!And yes, I know the site is satire lol.!<

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[–] cali_ash@lemmy.wtf 5 points 8 months ago

While backend- and other types of software developers seem to be unaffected

What if you write backend code for web application?

[–] Granixo@feddit.cl 4 points 8 months ago (3 children)

And this why i aim to get a PhD.

[–] ArchAengelus@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 8 months ago

So you can get banned from Tinder for impersonating a doctor?

(I too have a PhD. I feel your pain)

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