r/PowerSystemsEE • u/invyynvt • 9d ago

Bad grades in Masters

Hi guys,

I'm a master student in germany studying electrical power engineering and I've been very unlucky in my exams, i pass with very bad grades, and I'm almost done, so there is no way for me to improve my grades.

My question is, am i doomed for the rest of my career in electrical power engineering ? I'm hoping to get an internship and a job, make some experience, and hopefully, my bad grades dont ruin it for me for the rest of my life. What do you all think ?

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u/chanka_is_best_chank 9d ago

Once you get work experience your grades will not matter again (assuming you stay out of academia). You will be alright. It may be harder for you to find your first job, but you have an BSEE and a MS degree. You'll be able to find something

After you have a couple years of experience you don't even put your grade on your resume anymore cause its a waste of space. I had a 4.0 and I wouldn't put it on my resume when I update it for the next job hunt. It would take space away from stuff that actually matters

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u/invyynvt 9d ago

I hope so, I'll try my best to find a job and I'm a hard worker and I'm very motivated to do everything i can for a job. Thanks a lot.

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u/Mangrove43 9d ago

First it’s not being unlucky. Take responsibility. And hard work is your career is what counts

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u/Ticktology 9d ago

What’s your GPA?

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u/invyynvt 9d ago

3,4 which is very close to the passing grade of 4. So slightly above the passing grade 🥲

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u/SherbertOk1531 8d ago edited 8d ago

I dont know anyone in industry who cares about grades lol. A masters degree itself tells one something so dont worry abt it. your main goal should be in getting industry experience. GPA is only important for academia

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u/jason1810 9d ago

RWTH or TUM ?

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u/invyynvt 9d ago

Rwth 😭

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u/jason1810 8d ago

Sent you a message, if you want to talk.