Similar story here: I’m taking some Eng Tech classes + Gen Ed/ State Pre-reqs hoping to finish my associates as a tech or just transfer as many credits as I can to a full Engineering degree. I already work full time in defense, I also started soldering/ assembling and hanging out with Test Engineers until they encouraged me to switch departments. I’ve been a Diag Technician for almost a year, a student since August, and the company pays every single credit as long as I bring them an B. Also, I’m 27 years old, not proficient in math since HS, and married. Thanks a lot for this content!
Love your content. Hearing this stuff is very inspiring. Similar story with me dropping out of high school and ended up getting my GED. I eventually joining the Army and I used the Army Tuition Assistance to slowly built my knowledge up. About 16 years in the Army I decided I want to be an Aerospace Engineer. After retiring from the Army (20 years) about a year ago I started going to University of Colorado Colorado Springs. I can really empathize with this the part on failing Calc 2 because I ended up failing General Chemistry and had to teach myself how I learn.
oh hi., is it hard to learn in this age? I'm a EE in 3C industry and have been working 12 years now after gratued from a normal university in China. I found my skills in electric design is sucks after watching this video. Ur guys work hard and learn so much knowledge. That also inspire me to improve much more. But work in Shenzhen is tired , work from 9 to 9(996）, hope myself will find a foreign company job..
This really applies to me. I’ve been building custom lightsabers for years, and am currently applying to electrical engineering programs. I’m also looking for work at defense contractors. I didn’t realize how many have tuition reimbursement. Thanks for the timely information. 😊
hey, real quick, just wanted to say thanks. i actually bought Becoming an Engineer on audible and eventually found this channel, and it’s just been so motivating. a little background: I’m a guy whose friends all went to really nice colleges and i didn’t have the grades, money, scholarships etc. and ended up sort of floating around until about 30 years old. after trying to go back to community college in my 30s i’ve decided its totally doable and your book and this interview has solidified the decision to complete my degree in electrical engineering. i’m currently a mailman in CA, which is a great job, but I’m married and i want to raise a couple kids and just can’t do it on this pay. so I’m taking it seriously. i’ve always done soldering in my free time, I’m a musician and have wired my own synthesizers, which was always super fun. anyway. just wanted to say I’m a real guy who benefited from your content in real life Hahaha.
Hey! This is great! So cool to hear stories like this. You are my motivation to continue doing what I’m doing. I find that folks who’ve lived a little actually do better in school, so I’m confident you will hit the ground running. I really appreciate the comment and don’t ever hesitate to reach out.
Some of the best financial advice I received was in basic training at Lackland AFB. A TI told us that, “you have to learn to separate your needs from your wants.” It really simplified life at that time, and I’ve lived by that since! I am an older EE student entering my junior year this fall. I have to admit that this is definitely an eye opener. I also went to a community college for Electronics Engineering Tech, and finished with a 3.9 gpa. I’m pretty sure that I want to continue pursuing my EE degree, but I’m not sure what I’d like my concentration in. A detailed video or series of videos on the specific concentrations of EE, ME, and so on would be great, could you also add what seems to be in high demand from your experience in the field? Thanks in advance!
Currently in second year Electrical and Computer Engineering. Super interesting episode! Please keep doing these. Would love to see guests from more niche engineering fields like biomedical and aeronautical too.
Thanks for insightful interview. Brad seems like a straight up dude. I can say that because he got a nice all-road looking type bike in the background. I wonder which model haha
Im getting about 30 hours a week,taking just one class currently, planning to up to 3 next semester, will be my second time attempting that much, first time was bad but i think I've found some study strategies that work for me
I am an OCD patient in my high school i got severe OCD attacks which distract my focus on studies and I got very poor results. After doing MS accounting and finance with a gold medal it has been almost 10 years of my high school i am 28 now but I also got severe depression of not becoming an engineer. My question is should I switch my career to engineering or is it too late? I want to create things by myself like drones robots etc
its never too late. I work with a guy in his 60's that just went back for his electrical engineering degree. If engineering is what youre passionate about, then go for it... simple as that. I wish you the best.
Talking about the money aspect I think if someone only cares about money there are far easier ways, finance, I think the math may be easier, definitely not taking physics 2, or even just sales
Similar story here: I’m taking some Eng Tech classes + Gen Ed/ State Pre-reqs hoping to finish my associates as a tech or just transfer as many credits as I can to a full Engineering degree. I already work full time in defense, I also started soldering/ assembling and hanging out with Test Engineers until they encouraged me to switch departments. I’ve been a Diag Technician for almost a year, a student since August, and the company pays every single credit as long as I bring them an B.
Also, I’m 27 years old, not proficient in math since HS, and married.
Thanks a lot for this content!
Love your content. Hearing this stuff is very inspiring. Similar story with me dropping out of high school and ended up getting my GED. I eventually joining the Army and I used the Army Tuition Assistance to slowly built my knowledge up. About 16 years in the Army I decided I want to be an Aerospace Engineer. After retiring from the Army (20 years) about a year ago I started going to University of Colorado Colorado Springs. I can really empathize with this the part on failing Calc 2 because I ended up failing General Chemistry and had to teach myself how I learn.
I failed gen chem as well! Haha. I’m
Glad you liked the new format.
oh hi., is it hard to learn in this age? I'm a EE in 3C industry and have been working 12 years now after gratued from a normal university in China. I found my skills in electric design is sucks after watching this video. Ur guys work hard and learn so much knowledge. That also inspire me to improve much more. But work in Shenzhen is tired , work from 9 to 9(996）, hope myself will find a foreign company job..
This really applies to me. I’ve been building custom lightsabers for years, and am currently applying to electrical engineering programs. I’m also looking for work at defense contractors. I didn’t realize how many have tuition reimbursement. Thanks for the timely information. 😊
Great! Glad you found it informative
hey, real quick, just wanted to say thanks. i actually bought Becoming an Engineer on audible and eventually found this channel, and it’s just been so motivating. a little background: I’m a guy whose friends all went to really nice colleges and i didn’t have the grades, money, scholarships etc. and ended up sort of floating around until about 30 years old.
after trying to go back to community college in my 30s i’ve decided its totally doable and your book and this interview has solidified the decision to complete my degree in electrical engineering. i’m currently a mailman in CA, which is a great job, but I’m married and i want to raise a couple kids and just can’t do it on this pay.
so I’m taking it seriously. i’ve always done soldering in my free time, I’m a musician and have wired my own synthesizers, which was always super fun. anyway. just wanted to say I’m a real guy who benefited from your content in real life Hahaha.
Hey! This is great! So cool to hear stories like this. You are my motivation to continue doing what I’m doing. I find that folks who’ve lived a little actually do better in school, so I’m confident you will hit the ground running. I really appreciate the comment and don’t ever hesitate to reach out.
Thanks for making this, It helps the younger audience out!
You’re welcome! Glad you liked it
Some of the best financial advice I received was in basic training at Lackland AFB. A TI told us that, “you have to learn to separate your needs from your wants.” It really simplified life at that time, and I’ve lived by that since! I am an older EE student entering my junior year this fall. I have to admit that this is definitely an eye opener. I also went to a community college for Electronics Engineering Tech, and finished with a 3.9 gpa. I’m pretty sure that I want to continue pursuing my EE degree, but I’m not sure what I’d like my concentration in. A detailed video or series of videos on the specific concentrations of EE, ME, and so on would be great, could you also add what seems to be in high demand from your experience in the field? Thanks in advance!
Currently in second year Electrical and Computer Engineering. Super interesting episode! Please keep doing these. Would love to see guests from more niche engineering fields like biomedical and aeronautical too.
hey glad you liked it! yes i plan to keep doing these
Very useful interview. Thank you.
Glad you liked it!
These longer form engineering videos are great.
Glad you like them! I planning another one very soon
Thanks for insightful interview. Brad seems like a straight up dude. I can say that because he got a nice all-road looking type bike in the background. I wonder which model haha
Great interview!!! Very insightful just like your book, which I love!!! Is this series new-ish? There is not a playlist for it or im I blind lol
hey! yes its a new format that im trying. im very happy to hear that you liked it. i will create a playlist. only done 2 so far.
@@becominganengineer2271 excellent! Can't wait for more!
thank you man❤ , i even bought your book. Physics major here. i hope i'll get an internship even in my first year
Thanks for watching the video and buying the book. i look forward to hearing how you liked it.
Thanks for sharing!
You’re very welcome!
Im getting about 30 hours a week,taking just one class currently, planning to up to 3 next semester, will be my second time attempting that much, first time was bad but i think I've found some study strategies that work for me
I am an OCD patient in my high school i got severe OCD attacks which distract my focus on studies and I got very poor results. After doing MS accounting and finance with a gold medal it has been almost 10 years of my high school i am 28 now but I also got severe depression of not becoming an engineer. My question is should I switch my career to engineering or is it too late? I want to create things by myself like drones robots etc
its never too late. I work with a guy in his 60's that just went back for his electrical engineering degree. If engineering is what youre passionate about, then go for it... simple as that. I wish you the best.
This was awesome and insightful
Glad you liked it!
How about late bloomers? Older students 50's and up who became engineers?
Fantastic idea. I have just the guy in mind
This is inspiring
Can you also interview a mechanical engineer?
I'm looking for information on mechanical engineering in preparation for next year.
Yes!
Talking about the money aspect I think if someone only cares about money there are far easier ways, finance, I think the math may be easier, definitely not taking physics 2, or even just sales
why just you don't have Instagram account 🥺
actually I want to ask you about Mechatronic Engineering 😊❤️
Im not a big social media guy. Feel free to ask your question though. you can also email me.
@@becominganengineer2271 I sent you thx🥰
@@becominganengineer2271 I sent you ❤️
Today I can the other people want and tomorrow I can do the other people can't 🎉🎉
can..
@becominganengineer2271 do you still think software engineers jobs wont be taken away by AI even after introduction of Davin the AI Software Engineer?
good question. I think there will be some jobs replaced for sure. but i dont think the need for human software engineers will ever go away.
Woah that Brad is a hottie is he single! And he is rich. Sheesh