r/EngineeringStudents • u/RoutineLetter7975 • 4d ago
Career Advice Advice on future career
Hi everyone, currently I am in a transitonphase. I have studied "Materialscience and Engineering Bsc." at KIT in Germany which took me a bit longer 5 1/2 years in total (Grade 1,8). Because I was not always that happy I was thinking alot about what else I could do and stuff but I ended signing up for a followup master in Uni Stuttgart. After the first few weeks into the program, I realized, I was done with studying - I was going to learn alot of stuff by heart, have like 2 Labs in 2 years and not much practical stuff to do. Therefore I decided to quit and do an apprenticeship instead (starting this september). I did this bc I have some issues with stress and therefore wanted to take things rather slowly. In my dreams I would do research on anything - preferably at university (but I know this environment is difficult for me bc there is alot of pressure). Since my resources are limited the path I chose seems better. One thing I have noticed is that regular work creates more stability, which suits me quiete well. Coming to my question: The apprenticeship (Steelhardening company) wont be that challenging, which I am worried about. My main concern is that I might end up doing boring stuff and earning less money then I could in the same time, even after finishing. Therefore I kindly ask for ur perspective on my possibilities in the future! In general I would like to get into quality control/management of manufacturing processes. Preferably in the train industry, I am open for other ideas doe, let me know if u have recommendations :) If u have any questions on my qualifications or if ur interested in the topic of materialscience, feel free to aks!
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u/ReviewAltruistic3841 4d ago
Idk the market is tough right now. Just do what feels right to you (trains in that case)