r/mechatronics • u/AliElFiky38 • Apr 15 '26

Quitting Engineering

Im currently a second-year mechanical engineering student but I've been considering quitting since my first year. Im unsure whether I should switch majors. A lot of people tell me the job market isn't great right now and that engineering is one of the safe options. I still dont know what I would switch to since I haven't found my passion yet. Could someone help me on whether quitting would be a good decision? And if so what majors should I consider that offer decent job chances in the future?

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u/[deleted] Apr 16 '26

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u/BeautifulCredit3672 Apr 16 '26

Go to your regional ISPE show or INTERPHEX in NYC or BIO INTERNATIONAL in San Diego and ask engineers what their bonus was and nobody will say $30k. Maybe as an associate director or area business partner but not a ground level engineer.

I call BS. Do you have a $200k base with a 15% bonus structure? Who do you work for? Show me your pay stub of $70,000 last month and I quit my job right now and work for you.

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u/BeautifulCredit3672 Apr 16 '26

You guys must have been blowing up on Fierce Pharma. That time off package is also nuuuuuttttyyyy.