what are my other options for work???
I'm not good at CAD, Microstation, Pro/e, FEA, ANSYS, ABAQUS, Unigraphics, and programming work.
2007-01-26 07:18:09 · 7 answers · asked by mark alexander smith 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
Good question - I have BSME/MBA; used to work in nuclear power industry for a utility company -- you didn't have to be technically inclined at all, just show-up breathing everyday; sales are another good fit for the modestly-technical engineer; and yes, as long as you have a degree you can work just about anywhere with a variety of company types; but, the engineering 4-year degree is a very strong one - it is worth all the hard work it takes to obtain!
2007-01-26 07:31:42 · answer #1 · answered by ekim2211 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why did you get an engineering degree? I'm not putting you on the spot, I think it's something you should seriously ask yourself. You've got to figure out what you like. It's okay if it's not engineering. Do you like working with people or is pretty much everyone you meet a moron? (If everyone's a moron, it may be that you just aren't a people person.) A few things you can do that will still put your degree to use and you like people: technical sales, recruiting, teaching high school or community college. If you don't like people, read Dale Carnegie's "How to Win Friends and Influence People." Think of it as a survival guide. A couple other options you may want to consider: Go back to school - MBA, Law School, etc. You could get another bachelors degree in an unrelated field, but most people would probably recommend you do a masters.
Something else to consider - if you like engineering, but just not the software aspects you've listed above, seek out employment at a smaller company. I've worked as an engineer at startup companies for 6 years. What i like about it is that I get to do a little bit of everything - turning a wrench, designing a part, machining a part, welding, testing, etc.
2007-01-26 16:50:48 · answer #2 · answered by BigBrain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most people with an engineering degree do not use 95% of their academic knowledge at their actual job. It is unlikely for your first job to be in an area that you already have experience in. Most managers expect to invest in training a new engineering graduate so don't worry if you feel unprepared right now. Look for a job in a field that you feel you could enjoy learning more about, and use your MechE degree to prove that you have some intellectual savvy or at least the capability to acquire it.
Becoming skilled with software can only help you in the long run. Many employers endorse training classes or even college classes -- consider trying this out to help you round out your skills.
Larger companies are often delighted to find engineers with management/social skills, but expect to be groomed for the position for a few years first -- you don't start out as a project manager, but it is one place to go from engineering.
2007-01-26 09:23:11 · answer #3 · answered by Sunflower81 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can try high school teacher. With a B. Eng, it's a guarantee you will get the job. You don't need to be good at technical work in this job, as long as you know the theory part.
2007-01-26 08:34:39 · answer #4 · answered by Huy Tran 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bobby, I see a bright future in store for you at your choice of McDonalds or Walmart. Now get down there and get the ball rolling.
2007-01-26 07:46:39 · answer #5 · answered by Jeffrey S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not technical? Stay far far away from engineering. Try gardening.
2007-01-26 08:34:28 · answer #6 · answered by BRUZER 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anything you're good at.
Most employers don't really care WHAT your degree is in, as long as you have a degree.
2007-01-26 07:25:37 · answer #7 · answered by abfabmom1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋