Life Choice, Update page 2, read the first post though Options

[devilsden97]

ok, so this is gonna be another "piss and moan" thread...sorta.

So as some of you know, I am a college student, studyign to become an Engineer. My current place of employment has me working hand in hand with engineers, so it gives me real-time job experience in the field that I want to go into.

Well...so I thought that is what I wanted to go into. The last year of college (my first year as an Engineering student) has kicked my ass. [Prior I attend college for CAD. (computer aided drafting)] I failed Calc I, two times, and it has really messed up my scheduleing. (as if that was the worst of it.) After about the first 3 weeks, I honestly, legitimatly, hated getting up to go to class. Not because its early, or because its class, because i knew everyday was going to make me mad, or make me feel dumb.

I am begining to think I can't do the work that is associated to become an engineer. My calculus teacher says that I am not trying hard enough. Which could very well be true, but at the same time, i value friends, and other relationships to be as important, or more important then 35 calculus problems. So comes the notion of, "just try harder."

Maybe I just don't want to try harder, and becoming an engineer to me isnt worth the time, or dare I say sacrafice. I like the work I do now, even tho somedays I really hate, most days are decent.

When it comes to what else id be interested in doing, i cant think of anything that really intriques me enough to major in it.


I know some of you guys on here actually know me in person, and have talked to me. I also understand all dont know me very well, but I am just looking for any insite or personal experiences that may help me make some sort of a decison.

Thanks.

Miguel aka "Migga"


(really wasnt that pissy and moany...but its pretty complainy.)

ps. any questions just ask. Ill basicly share whatever, because i want some REAL unbias opinons.


Edit: Update Page 2.

This post has been edited by devilsden97: Jun 23, 2007 - 12:33 AM

[Mangozac]

Engineering is a thankless job. Being an engineer, you are a builder of society. It is not the politicians, lawyers or businessmen that move society forward, but our ability to create and invent that moves society from one age to another. Despite this, engineers will never make the amount of money nor gain the recognition that other proffessions do. You will work hard and do great things, but no one will care and you will not be paid an equal amount for your effort. My motto is, if i am doing my job right, most people wont know that im doing anything at all.

No offence but that paragraph sounds like something pulled directly from our "Engineering Practice and Sustainability" lectures
Actually, that reminds me, I should be studying for the exam for that subject, not sitting on 6GC

To give some constructive input though:
I'm studying electronic engineering, but I'm really lucky in that I've had a passion for electronics since I was little. I had a job working alongside an engineer before I had any qualifications at all and now I am part owner of a small electronic engineering business, where I am practically the main engineer. I just last year decided to go to university and learn more about what I love to do.
The big thing I've noticed though is how much easier it is to learn stuff when you have a goal and can see the use for it.

After school I never planned to get into engineering. It just kind of happened. And when I first got my job I got into trouble a lot for not putting in the time required. What I found though was once I became working as a professional in professional situations, I really enjoyed it. I would happily work really long hours because I was that involved with what I was doing.

The point I'm trying to make is that being able to prioritise your work is probably a necessity of being an engineer (or any other professional for that matter), but once you have the knowledge and ability you will probably get used to it and working long hours.

PS I struggle with calculus too and I have an exam for that on Tuesday!