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Hi all. I am currently in college and aiming to get a bachelors in biomedical engineering, however the thought of going into debt and not having a good paying job for a few years (not to mention working part-time) scares me.
I have other debts I want to pay off and need a decent paying job to stay afloat while maintaining financial security. My problems here are that I think I would enjoy BME but I feel like I would also rather enter the workforce with an associates degree or something. Make money sooner and not as much debt.
I have tried the trade school route by being an electrician apprentice, but due to asthma and allergies and lack of interest, I left it. I didn't enjoy the environment. I want a job that is stimulating to me. I like science and math although I do find it difficult at times. I'm not a natural at it, but I can do well when I apply myself and actually study.
I have the option to go back to my old job in a factory that pays extremely well and could pay all of my debts off by August if I worked 60+ hrs a week. But I hated the job. It was boring, tedious, wore on your body. Etc.
does anyone have any advice on what to do? I would want to get a BME, and realize the money they make would pay for debts later. However not knowing what will happen in the future, I am worried about spending all of the time working towards a job that isn't guaranteed, doesn't directly build skills/experience for employment opportunities. And the biggest stressor for me is debt. Does anyone know of any jobs that may fit? I enjoy science, math, health (probably not a prescription writing though) and just an environment that is stimulating. I'm
Very good with hands on work, the theoretical parts are more challenging, and I know engineering is theoretical but I'm willing to work hard at whatever. Thank you for any advice
I have other debts I want to pay off and need a decent paying job to stay afloat while maintaining financial security. My problems here are that I think I would enjoy BME but I feel like I would also rather enter the workforce with an associates degree or something. Make money sooner and not as much debt.
I have tried the trade school route by being an electrician apprentice, but due to asthma and allergies and lack of interest, I left it. I didn't enjoy the environment. I want a job that is stimulating to me. I like science and math although I do find it difficult at times. I'm not a natural at it, but I can do well when I apply myself and actually study.
I have the option to go back to my old job in a factory that pays extremely well and could pay all of my debts off by August if I worked 60+ hrs a week. But I hated the job. It was boring, tedious, wore on your body. Etc.
does anyone have any advice on what to do? I would want to get a BME, and realize the money they make would pay for debts later. However not knowing what will happen in the future, I am worried about spending all of the time working towards a job that isn't guaranteed, doesn't directly build skills/experience for employment opportunities. And the biggest stressor for me is debt. Does anyone know of any jobs that may fit? I enjoy science, math, health (probably not a prescription writing though) and just an environment that is stimulating. I'm
Very good with hands on work, the theoretical parts are more challenging, and I know engineering is theoretical but I'm willing to work hard at whatever. Thank you for any advice