Professional Development
Like most engineering students, I studied during any and all spare times, especially as I got further into my degree. I studied before and after class, on the weekends, and even while I was at work. If you are one of the many students that doesn’t receive significant financial support from parents, continue reading this article.
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For me, life after high school started out a bit different from the majority of my peers. I became a father shortly after graduating high school. Prior to my son’s birth, I opted to completely drop out of college a week before classes started, and try to find a job. I graduated from high school in 2008 and became a father in February of 2009. By the time my son was born, I was making minimum wage working at an apartment complex doing groundskeeping and simple maintenance. Although I was thankful to have a job, I knew this wasn’t going to be the best way to provide the lifestyle I wanted for myself and my son. To do this, I would have had to win the lottery, possibly work multiple jobs, or go back to college to earn a degree in hopes I could find a higher paying job. I chose the latter, and selected engineering as the focus for my degree. Continue reading to find out how I got through engineering school as a single parent.
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Ask yourself these questions prior to considering relocating for a job.
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In May of 2017, I moved from my hometown of Tampa to the Melbourne area on Florida’s east coast. Although there were some personal reasons for the move, one of the primary reasons was for a position within a new company. Not only did I learn the ins and outs of corporate relocation policies and practices, I also learned a tremendous amount about myself in the days, weeks, months, and years following my departure from Tampa. Continue reading to find out more.
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I earned my bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering in 2013, I work as an engineer in the aviation industry, and I am a Professional Engineer. I didn’t always want to be an engineer though. As a matter of fact, I wanted to be as far away from an engineer as possible. I wanted to be a high school history teacher! How did I get started in engineering you may ask; continue reading to find out!
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We all took on the challenge of becoming Professional Engineers for different reasons, but for the majority of us, it was as a personal challenge. Most of us did not do it for the money, nor for advancement; however, your hard work and newly bestowed credentials should not go unnoticed, especially if you work in a licensure exempt field like I do (electrical engineer in the aerospace industry). This article will discuss tips to help you achieve a promotion and/or higher salary after obtaining your PE license.
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