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Has anyone graduated from school, started working
Posted on 9/10/14 at 12:40 pm
Posted on 9/10/14 at 12:40 pm
then realized you hated your career??
What did you end up doing?
What did you end up doing?
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Posted on 9/10/14 at 12:46 pm to LSUengineer12
Saved all of my money from the career I hated and then pressed the reset button and went back to school.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 12:50 pm to LSUengineer12
If you have an engineering degree, I'd imagine that there is some job out there you are qualified for that you will like
Posted on 9/10/14 at 12:50 pm to LSUengineer12
Fortunately I have not been in that position. Do you mind expanding on whether it is solely your career or the company you are currently at?
For the degree I acquired (computer engineering), if I don't like my career (software development) I still have some other career options in the barrel I wish to pursue. Examples are embedded system design, computer security, and mobile app/video game design. If none of those panned out, I would be faced with a drastic career change at that point. I suppose someone could chop off my hands and really place me in a bind career wise.
For the degree I acquired (computer engineering), if I don't like my career (software development) I still have some other career options in the barrel I wish to pursue. Examples are embedded system design, computer security, and mobile app/video game design. If none of those panned out, I would be faced with a drastic career change at that point. I suppose someone could chop off my hands and really place me in a bind career wise.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 12:57 pm to LSUengineer12
I hated my career right after college. It wasn't what I had envisioned at all. I assume most new college graduates kinda feel the same way though.
But after awhile, you kinda find your niche in life outside of work, and you start getting better at work, make some friends in the office, find things that you do like and try to work towards that, etc and you become content with your career.
At least that is what happened with me. I don't love my job, but I am content with it.
But after awhile, you kinda find your niche in life outside of work, and you start getting better at work, make some friends in the office, find things that you do like and try to work towards that, etc and you become content with your career.
At least that is what happened with me. I don't love my job, but I am content with it.
This post was edited on 9/10/14 at 12:58 pm
Posted on 9/10/14 at 1:02 pm to LSUengineer12
Most people hate their jobs and careers. They just go through the motions to make ends meet. Few people have the balls to actually make a change.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 1:09 pm to jimbeam
I don't hate what I do. I'll admit though that sometimes sitting behind a desk all day absolutely drives me up a wall.. Once I get my PE (year and a half), I feel like it will open more doors for me and I'll be able to explore different options. Project Manager, Sales, consulting, my own business, etc. Fwiw I'm on my 3rd job in 2 years because I've taken different opportunities trying to find my niche. It's just that sometimes Civil work can just bore me to tears.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 1:23 pm to LSUengineer12
People I work with have been doing this work for 30 plus years. I'm not even 30 years old yet and I don't think I can do this job for another 30 years. It's ok and really good money but most of the time I can't stand my job (desk job). But like someone else said it's hard to make a change. I just keep hoping I win the lottery one day.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 1:39 pm to LSUengineer12
Do you hate your career, or just your job?
I graduated with a business degree and got a well paying job with a company that I hated. I did this for 5 years (it is a consulting company), learned as much as I could, and then recently opened up my own business. I am so much happier now. I thought about going back to school, but realized I would learn more working in the industry.
Either way, take control of your future now with some kind of plan. Don't waste years being unhappy at work unless it is for a greater reason.
I graduated with a business degree and got a well paying job with a company that I hated. I did this for 5 years (it is a consulting company), learned as much as I could, and then recently opened up my own business. I am so much happier now. I thought about going back to school, but realized I would learn more working in the industry.
Either way, take control of your future now with some kind of plan. Don't waste years being unhappy at work unless it is for a greater reason.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 1:59 pm to jsquardjj
Being unhappy requires figuring out why you're unhappy. Do you find the work insufficiently challenging, too repetitive, or is the conflict interpersonal/structural (dislike boss, coworkers, commute, hours, etc) Some people are wired to see their work life as defining their personality & extracurriculars....not everyone finds fulfillment in the 9-5. You may discover a passion for gardening, helping disadvantaged youth, or coaching soccer: those aren't necessarily new career paths to chase. You can leverage the remunerative but unfulfilling career to subsidize your avocation.
If you get bored easily, consider going back to school at night. You can earn an MBA, certifications, or other career-enhancing skills while challenging your mind, if the day job just doesn't cut it.
But you should also ponder why you're unhappy on a deeper level....it may have nothing to do with your career.
If you get bored easily, consider going back to school at night. You can earn an MBA, certifications, or other career-enhancing skills while challenging your mind, if the day job just doesn't cut it.
But you should also ponder why you're unhappy on a deeper level....it may have nothing to do with your career.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 2:04 pm to LSUengineer12
Graduated in civil and knew I was going to hate it from my internships. Got a job out of school as a project engineer for a large company and I love it. Travel in 20-30% so it gets me out of the office. No plans to get a PE.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 2:12 pm to JOJO Hammer
Yep, majority work to live not live to work.
I'm a CE graduate and in Consulting Eng and I hate it right now. I am pretty much just waiting it out until I pass the PE and then plan to move on.
My big issue is mainly involve the zero chance of significant promotion / achievement due to the guys above me being so close in age. Another thing is all we have is structural work for the foreseeable future and I fricking hate it.
I will always get my 3-5% raise if I don't screw up too bad - so yippee...
Anyway, I'm planning/trying to move into the industry and/or construction side of things. I have always enjoyed that much more than sitting in my cubicle staring at staad and talking to no one all day.
I'm a CE graduate and in Consulting Eng and I hate it right now. I am pretty much just waiting it out until I pass the PE and then plan to move on.
My big issue is mainly involve the zero chance of significant promotion / achievement due to the guys above me being so close in age. Another thing is all we have is structural work for the foreseeable future and I fricking hate it.
I will always get my 3-5% raise if I don't screw up too bad - so yippee...
Anyway, I'm planning/trying to move into the industry and/or construction side of things. I have always enjoyed that much more than sitting in my cubicle staring at staad and talking to no one all day.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 2:19 pm to LSUengineer12
quote:
Has anyone graduated from school, started working
then realized you hated your career??
This is like 80% of the population.
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What did you end up doing?
Chasing the most money is what I ended up doing. I have realized I likely won't enjoy work that much, so I just use work to make money to enjoy things outside of work.
This post was edited on 9/10/14 at 2:21 pm
Posted on 9/10/14 at 2:19 pm to LSUTOM07
Why no PE?
Posted on 9/10/14 at 2:26 pm to LSUengineer12
Sounds like you got a classic case of being the low man on the totem pole, getting all the crap assignments. Welcome to life. It's not as glamarous as they make it out to be while you are in school!
Here is what I tell the young staff accountants when they fell like this, when they are miserable at doing all the grunt work: Look at the partners, look at the managers. Look at what they do. Do you think you will enjoy that? If so, then stick with it, eventually you will grow past the grunt work stage.
If you look at what the managers and partners are doing, and you think you will hate that as well, then, that's when you need to start looking for a new career.
Also, three jobs in two years is not enough time in any one spot to really understand it. If all you do is bounce around, you are always going to get the crap work wherever you land. Stick around for a year or two and show you can do the grunt work, and the better work will start to come.
Here is what I tell the young staff accountants when they fell like this, when they are miserable at doing all the grunt work: Look at the partners, look at the managers. Look at what they do. Do you think you will enjoy that? If so, then stick with it, eventually you will grow past the grunt work stage.
If you look at what the managers and partners are doing, and you think you will hate that as well, then, that's when you need to start looking for a new career.
Also, three jobs in two years is not enough time in any one spot to really understand it. If all you do is bounce around, you are always going to get the crap work wherever you land. Stick around for a year or two and show you can do the grunt work, and the better work will start to come.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 2:26 pm to jimbeam
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Why no PE
I'm not working directly under a licensed engineer. I could probably swing it if I needed to to sit for the exam. The PE would be fairly useless for me without work experience in design. Even if I got it I would not have the confidence to put my stamp on anything
Posted on 9/10/14 at 2:35 pm to LSUengineer12
pretty much, but the money is too good
i love structural, and freaking loathe civil
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all we have is structural work for the foreseeable future and I fricking hate it.
i love structural, and freaking loathe civil
This post was edited on 9/10/14 at 2:37 pm
Posted on 9/10/14 at 2:35 pm to LSUTOM07
They have a construction test now and that's what I'm taking. I have much more field experience (estimating, day to day management, surveying, qty's, testing, etc) than strictly design.
Also just bc you have it doesn't mean you have to use it. And if you ever need it or want it later in life it will be exponentially harder to get.
Also just bc you have it doesn't mean you have to use it. And if you ever need it or want it later in life it will be exponentially harder to get.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 2:40 pm to eng08
The construction test won't make you an engineer though right? That seems no different to me than the PMP certificate.
I may take the PE if I can sit for it in a few year but I'm not working towards it if that makes any sense.
I may take the PE if I can sit for it in a few year but I'm not working towards it if that makes any sense.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 2:45 pm to LSUTOM07
Yea I don't think I'll apply for it at the soonest time option
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