Do you feel like a loser or a winner? And how old are you?

I am a loser too. I'm 22. Graduated but not employed. Can't help my family yet.

I have a degree in engineering too and finding a job with only a BS_E is very difficult. Everyone wants you to have either experience or a masters. However, don't let a low GPA get you down- you completed engineering school! While other engineers might take your engineering degree for granted others won't- and remember only people with engineering degrees can apply for engineering positions so it's hard to stand out. You need to get experience to put on your resume. Any experience is relevent- tutor children in math, volunteer at the hospital, etc it doesn't matter. Employers love people who work and are active. But this stuff is basic and works for any field. Have you thought about the peace corps? They have engineering stuff and living abroad will change your perception of life completely. I'm not sure how you view engineering (I used to think my ability to solve problems and come up with brilliant ideas was what would get me hired). That stuff doesn't hurt, but the most important aspect of being an engineer is being able to make your team productive and successful- essentially the ability to work well with others. Rethink everything you've done and try and see how the things you've done show you can work as part of a team. Engineers rely on teams and groups to get the job done more than any other field so make sure you let potential emploers know you're a great team player. There are also lots of other fields that would love to have an engineer. Just because you have an engineering degree doesn't mean you have ot be an engineer. My first job after college was selling used cars- I made a lot of money and leaned a lot about people. Most importantly, I met TONS of people. While not required, networking can make finding a job much easier. Most jobs have advantages like that. Ignore your GPA. Really- no one cares. My family members are all engineers and hire engineers and they say it GPA doesn't matter. Someone who struggles through engineering school is definitely a hard worker and has probably worked in a lot of groups. Use bad grades to your advantage. To answer your first question- yeah, I feel like a loser. It's been 10 years since I graduated and I've gained weight, gotten dumber, blown a million opportunities, and I basically screw up everything I interact with (I'm in my early 30's). How I feel about myself makes it hard to do everything so don't let yourself get depressed- stay active and employed and spend a lot of time tayloring your cover letters and resume. Don't lose hope- you will succeed in the end. In fact I wish I would have done what I told you to do here when I was 24...

I have a degree in engineering too and finding a job with only a BS_E is very difficult. Everyone wants you to have either experience or a masters. However, don't let a low GPA get you down- you completed engineering school! While other engineers might take your engineering degree for granted others won't- and remember only people with engineering degrees can apply for engineering positions so it's hard to stand out. You need to get experience to put on your resume. Any experience is relevent- tutor children in math, volunteer at the hospital, etc it doesn't matter. Employers love people who work and are active. But this stuff is basic and works for any field. Have you thought about the peace corps? They have engineering stuff and living abroad will change your perception of life completely. I'm not sure how you view engineering (I used to think my ability to solve problems and come up with brilliant ideas was what would get me hired). That stuff doesn't hurt, but the most important aspect of being an engineer is being able to make your team productive and successful- essentially the ability to work well with others. Rethink everything you've done and try and see how the things you've done show you can work as part of a team. Engineers rely on teams and groups to get the job done more than any other field so make sure you let potential emploers know you're a great team player. There are also lots of other fields that would love to have an engineer. Just because you have an engineering degree doesn't mean you have ot be an engineer. My first job after college was selling used cars- I made a lot of money and leaned a lot about people. Most importantly, I met TONS of people. While not required, networking can make finding a job much easier. Most jobs have advantages like that. Ignore your GPA. Really- no one cares. My family members are all engineers and hire engineers and they say it GPA doesn't matter. Someone who struggles through engineering school is definitely a hard worker and has probably worked in a lot of groups. Use bad grades to your advantage. To answer your first question- yeah, I feel like a loser. It's been 10 years since I graduated and I've gained weight, gotten dumber, blown a million opportunities, and I basically screw up everything I interact with (I'm in my early 30's). How I feel about myself makes it hard to do everything so don't let yourself get depressed- stay active and employed and spend a lot of time tayloring your cover letters and resume. Don't lose hope- you will succeed in the end. In fact I wish I would have done what I told you to do here when I was 24...