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

[devilsden97]

BlackCelicaGT94 - thanks for the offer but i dont plan on moving away quite yet...after all im only 20, and as discuseed here i dont have a degree in nething.

97lestyousay - I believe i want to be a mechanical engineer, right now i just really dont know if i wanna pursue it any more, or go in another direction.

orvillescelica - discourage. So here is a question for u, Was it worth it? did the end satisfy the means for u?

Boss-Celica - Ive changed my major once already, which really isnt a big deal, but besides engineering, i cant think of anything else id like to do. But all jobs have days that u would rather murder your boss, then go on working.

GTSOwner - I know its not always about how much u make, or whos the smartest. My think right now is that i REALLY dont think i can do it, and I honestly cant think of anything else id like to...i guess "try".

Iluvmycelica95 - Ive given up going out many a weekend/week so i could do hw. My point is, I work, go to school then come home and do hw. I give up weekends and weekday nights for hw. My buddy calls, asks to chill, and i say no, i have hw. He cant believe how much work i do. (neither can i sometimes).

I believe one of my MAJOR problems is that what i think is enough, isnt (obviously) but im not willing to give nemore. I'm really not willing to disappear off the face of the Earth for 4 to 5 months while class is in session. Yes, there is time to go out, and do things, but at the same time, im not gonna spend 75% of my non-school (classes)/work hours doing hw.

keep the opinions coming people. i appreciate it.