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

[Bigwaaagh]

Well I can say it's normal to have doubts about what to do when it comes to work or education. A lot of people I know have changed education and work several times before they got where they really wanted to be, an education or job they enjoy for the work and people nor primarily the payroll.

I'm personally a "bad" example. I've never had trouble learning, and rarely had to make a real effort like most of my classmates to pass classes. I figured out what kind of education I wanted to do when I was in the last year of high school. I started that education right after high school, and last year got my bachelors degree in information communication technology. Right after that I started working part-time at the company where I had done my graduation project, which was my first job ever at an age of 22. I also started a company with someone who graduated at the same time as I did. Both jobs are webdesign/multimedia related, which I really like doing, I'm even underpaid at my part-time job, but I take that for granted because I know the pay will get better, I can get around and I'm happy with my everyday life.

All though I could have gone for a masters degree, I decided I had enough of school, and I found out my profession does rely more on work experience than the highest degree possible. Education to some point is important, even more important than a social life during some busy times like exams. It will give you insight in project management, basics to handle problems you'll encouter in work life, and the degree you get is always an indication for employers to see what you're capable of.

But most important is that you are happy with what you are doing, if you are really unhappy about school or work it is always smart to at least check out some different paths you can take, but it will always be difficult to make such a decision. I hope you'll soon find your passion, be it in your current situation or another.