Hi,

I’m an engineer in its late 30s and I sometime go to high-school talking about my job, my scholar background, etc… I remember being very stressed about my future at that time, so I try to tell them what I wish someone had told me 20 years ago.

If any teens are reading this (or people in contact with teens), what topics or advice would you want to hear from some random dude like me ?

Thanks for your help

ps: I know most of lemmy users are middle age, but there is no way I create account on shitktok, Insta or stuff.

  • timkenhan@sopuli.xyz
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    4 hours ago

    Not exactly in engineering, but studied computer science and currently am working in IT industry.

    I can at least speak for my study: It can be difficult, but it won’t feel as much if you’re actually into it. People’s brain are built different from one another, so in the end it’s case by case and won’t apply to all.

    What makes you consider engineering? I don’t mean to sound too discouraging, but if it’s easy money you’re looking for, you won’t find it here.

      • timkenhan@sopuli.xyz
        2·
        2 hours ago

        It surely would if it fits you. Otherwise, there are other fields with stable prospect as well.

        Of course, you can choose an engineering field and then pivot to something else that you’d find to be better fit. I’ve known a lot of people who do well that way.

        But yeah, if it turns out to be a good fit for you, that’s great.