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Pryras

Pryras

Last hope
Feb 11, 2020
624
And what type? Just curious how many smarties are here, I'm not an engineer and could never be one. Im terrible at finding solutions to problems.
 
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ebg

ebg

LOVE !
Sep 30, 2024
134
I'm studying electrical engineering but I do not consider myself an engineer
 
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Redacted24

Might be Richard Cory... or not
Nov 20, 2023
531
Was a mechanical engineer for ~10 years then switched to library and information science.

I started with engineering physics but it was too abstract in concepts. Couldn't fix it with a hammer!
 
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ramon

ramon

Student
Aug 10, 2024
164
Electronics and telecommunications engineering-technician here. Never got my Engineering degree.

After graduating with honors, the plan was to start working, getting some experience, making some money, and eventually go back to college to get my engineeering degree.

Little did I know the labor market would teach me that taking my father's advice of pursuing a technology related degree instead of an arts degree was a terrible choice as I was considered by many employers a mediocre technician (at best).

I'd eventually try to pursue an arts related carreer, but at my age, it was too little too late.

Let's hope CTB is the only thing in this life I won't fail at.
 
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endupdead

endupdead

Member
Nov 15, 2024
39
I first studied computer systems engineering at the request of my family since most of them are engineers and it is the career with the most demanding work, but due to problems I dropped out and you could say that I know a little about that. Now I am studying a degree in web design and digital art :P
 
Lady Laudanum

Lady Laudanum

Healthcare unprofessional
May 9, 2024
889
Currently studying for a degree in applied math and hoping that it can lead to a career in financial engineering. I have various solid backup plans in case that doesn't work out. Not really the same as a normal engineer though.
 
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Redacted24

Might be Richard Cory... or not
Nov 20, 2023
531
I always thought being a historical engineer like Winston in 1984 would be a fun and rewarding career until I realized rats were part of the benefits plan.

Financial engineer sounds slick, and probably how places like Zimbabwe and Venezuela keep running. Very cool!
 
UnwillingSavior

UnwillingSavior

Mr. Self Destruct
Nov 2, 2023
115
Like some others here, I'm studying mechanical engineering. Though, my freshman year + fall semester of sophomore year was spent in electrical & computer engineering. I learned that wasn't what I wanted to do, and so I make a calculated risk. Is it paying off so far? Don't know, and every day I start to wonder if I'm as smart as my family and friends made me out to be back in highschool and early college.

Currently in my 4th year, though I won't be done till my 5th or even 6th year. Slowly running out of stamina, unsure of how much longer I can keep going.
 
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affirmatice

Student
Aug 31, 2024
148
Software engineer, working for a top tech company. I was depressed long before I graduated college.

You know it's bad when you can a job offer with multiple 6 figures out of college and you barely even feel anything
 
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TheHolySword

TheHolySword

empty heart
Nov 22, 2024
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I have a few friends who are engineers. One of them is one of the smartest people I know, she's just brilliant. Definitely nowhere near that level, but I can tell you all about yugioh so I got that going for me
 
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bitcrushing

bitcrushing

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Sep 24, 2021
52
doing a masters in biomedical engineering atm but strongly regret it, not a good idea to pursue higher education while mentally ill and suicidal
 
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lamy's sacred sleep

lamy's sacred sleep

HE'S PUTTING ON A DRUM SHOW
Nov 22, 2024
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doing a bachelors in electrical engineering
but i relate to @bitcrushing , was not a good idea to do so while suicidal and mentally ill
 
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garcelle

garcelle

Member
Oct 24, 2019
50
computer engineer here
 
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fromange

fromange

feel free to reach out
Oct 29, 2025
84
Doing BS in CS. They usually call the job titles "software engineer" though.
 
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SpinandPainr

SpinandPainr

Member
Jun 9, 2025
41
Trying to do gen Des at a CC then transfer somewhere to properly study electrical engineering. I fear I will not be able to complete the degree at the end of the day
 
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westerly_merlin

westerly_merlin

Low social battery 🪫
Aug 13, 2025
196
Trained as an electronics engineer, moved into computers 30 years ago and still building / fixing stuff
 
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InversedShadow

InversedShadow

Experienced
Dec 28, 2023
269
I'm a surveying engineer, but I'm still on my master's course and I haven't had much practice yet, so it's just a title at the moment.
 
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