Need help with deciding what to do for a living.

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Re: Need help with deciding what to do for a living.

Hahaha. That was a good thread. Seems we're back at it again though.

Anyways, I studied astronautical engineering for the last 5 years. Just finished school in June with a B.S., but I don't have a job yet. Jobs I have applied for are primarily in the field of spacecraft layout and design, spacecraft integration/testing/logistics and a few jobs in the field of launch vehicle testing/integration/mechanics. It is very, very math heavy, i.e. multiple courses in calculus, differential equations and linear algebra and computer usage is also extremely high with lots of computer aided 3D design, MATLAB (programming) and Microsoft Excel or Minitab for data/statistical analysis. There is a bit of physics and some chemistry as well.

I'm not sure you have the right mind set for engineering judging from that post you made that I quoted; however, that was 3 years ago and it seems you've changed your tune. What you have going for you is that you enjoy the fundamentals of engineering (math, science, computers). I'll tell you what - you won't regret pursuing an engineering degree, but be prepared to work your ****ing ass off, dude. Straight up. When you finally begin a career as an engineer, you will make a lot of money. Base salary for me starts at $30/hr over here in America, but of course this is adjusted to my standard of living.

If you have the mind to actually return to university, I recommend you look at engineering. I loved every bit of my education and I can't wait to get out there and start making a difference. I can show you some examples of the things I have done over the last 5 years if you're curious.

Yeah, aha. I didn't even remember that. I've been out of school for over a year now and I regret not trying at all in highschool, even though I averaged a 70 without ever trying. I absolutely love learning and math and science are the funnest to learn. I look forward to actually testing myself and doing good in college, so I'm prepared for the hard work ahead.

Underwater Welding, GO! xD

I have considered this since I have taken welding and my father's been a welder since he was a teenager, he makes roughly 80k a year being a welder.

Wtf, my dad is an auto-mechanic and he makes roughly 70,000 annually o.0

Depends how long he's been doing it, 10+ years is around 50-100k, depending on who you work for or how many hours you put in.