About a year ago, I was forced to drop out of college because I couldn't handle the pressure of professors in my face pushing me to succeed and it was affecting my health. Senior design was especially bad, because they interfered too much in your life and tried to make us into overacheivers (the academic type). Since I had earned a BS in biology a year before this when I had the hope that I could perhaps work on biotechnology (which I find so fascinating), I decided to go back home and live and work on my family farm. That only requires 15 hours per week and because I had problems getting health insurance, I was able to by some miracle get an engineering-related position with some actual benefits. I loved this because I finally felt adequate compared to all of my former classmates, who now have awesome jobs because the school cared about them. However, the pay was just under half of what engineers make. They say it's because I don't have an engineering degree.
2007-05-17 14:29:27 · 8 answers · asked by Confused about life 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
They expect me to work 40 hours per week. It doesn't help that I'm upset that I wasn't able to get an engineering degree. Any thoughts?
2007-05-17 14:33:26 · update #1
There is only one engineering college in the region, and they constantly say "teamwork, teamwork, teamwork". They force you to be friends with everyone else, causing cliques to form. I actually qualified for the engineering honor society, but they did everything possible to stop me from initiation and succeeded. I actually like my new engineering job because everyone is older and no one is harassing me like many others in the engineering school constantly did. Autism (high-functioning) doesn't help.
2007-05-17 14:41:33 · update #2
There is pressure in the real world. Sounds like it's a bit much for you to handle.
Leave the engineering jobs for those with the mettle to succeed in today's business market, and settle for the calm, not so in-your-face route you chose.
I gotta be honest: your pay is equal to your ambition. I doubt an employer would be very impressed to learn that you were "forced to drop out" because the pressure of school was too much. He's think twice about assigning you a multimillion dollar engineering project if there were going to be any pressures attached to it.
2007-05-17 14:34:01 · answer #1 · answered by Stuart 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, No your not a loser like the other people said because you couldnt handle pressure. All that means is that you chose a degree or career type that wasnt for you. You need to find out what you want to do or be and put 100% effort towards that. I got a degree in business management and a minor in accounting. I am now in a career that has nothing to do with either. The company im with didnt even ask to see a copy of my degree! So i feel college was a big waste. Just find something your interested in ...start at the bottom,,,and work your way up! good luck!
2007-05-17 14:38:46 · answer #2 · answered by JesseNevaehsMommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Employers set a certain range based on your qualifications and experience. It wouldn't be fair if you're paid the same compared to a degree holder.
Go for the job, and while you're on it, do your 120%. Dont just be an average worker, but one that takes the initiative and produce the best results. Prove you're as capable as, if not better, than degree holders in the company. If you're a good worker, your efforts will be noticed, and you can raise your expectations on your next review.
If you're not a capable worker then.... you shouldn't be complaining should you? =P
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Learn from your college experience. In work, your relations with your colleagues are as important as your job ability. I'm not asking you to be best of friends with everyone, but at least talk to them, introduce yourself (helps to be humble when you're new on the job) and stay on friendly terms. Dont treat them like complete strangers ^^
2007-05-17 15:07:12 · answer #3 · answered by kiwiera 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Suck it up buttercup, there are people who don't even get the oppprtunity to get the education you have let alone the job offers. Find a job of any kind to get by while you finish your degree. There are plenty of online universities and correspondense classes that will help you get the credits. Maybe it will be to your benefit to have some experience in a lower level in your field. Your peers and subordinates will respect your more in the long run.
2007-05-17 14:40:07 · answer #4 · answered by jadechronic2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Suck it up, or suck it up. Quit whining because you don't think you're being treated fairly. If you want to be an engineer, get a degree, or quit whining.
Seriously, it's like quitting med school and becoming a nurse, and then whining because you aren't being paid as a doctor - IT"S BECAUSE YOU AREN"T ONE!!!!
2007-05-17 14:38:54 · answer #5 · answered by ceprn 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you can try a correspondence course that would help you to get a higher paying job.
2007-05-17 14:36:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look into Online degree programs. I am now taking Psychology and i am in my 2nd semester and it is great.
www.ashworth.com
2007-05-17 15:40:30 · answer #7 · answered by Sam 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to learn to get a grip, the teachers were "in your face", geesh, what do you think employers do to uneducated ppl in the workplace, just finish school, nothing in life comes easy
2007-05-17 14:33:08 · answer #8 · answered by Lupita 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋