A Day in the Life of an Unemployed Mechanical Engineer

This is an accurate portrayal of a typical day in the life of what I do as an unemployed mechanical engineer with 4+ years of experience. I got my Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University and Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tsinghua University.
The goal of this video is to share some of the struggles I face as an unemployed engineer throughout the job hunting process and how to live in the moment as well as deal with rejection/uncertainty.
If you are having trouble finding a job, don't fret because we all go through trials and tribulations before something great happens. The important thing is to live life to the fullest, learn from your mistakes, and never give up. It's only a matter of time before your next job offer!
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[@EngineeringGoneWild]

Hope all of you had an awesome holiday! Check out my list of ME Technical Questions: payhip.com/EngineeringGoneWild Answers to technical questions: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpfWc4CEgLeCmNE

[@stevegovea1]

Have you considered working on Upworks... I had a bad experience trying to make my product designed, but the number of engineers I hired to work on it got paid. My product is patent pending so, not a total loss.

[@zephyrlibs]

Bro, love you. Everyone should enjoy their breakfast. But so many tomatoes (nightshades) and daily eggs could be detrimental. I've done the research. Letme know if you want to know more. If you get asian alcohol thrush, you could replace the breakfast with a diverse choice. I hope this is not a daily routine, that's where these two items may become risky over long time.

[@zephyrlibs]

I say all this because after a year of eating 2-4 eggs in the morn for work breakfast, I got fatty liver. Although you got some green tea or jiao gulan there, should be good.

[@RandoBogus]

I'm a middle age mechanical engineer in a small company in a small city in the mid Atlantic US. We have the hardest time finding decent applicants. I get the impression most young folks focus all their attention on large companies or a few hotbed cities. There are plenty of small companies that would love to have applicants with your credentials. Don't forget to look under the little rocks too. Good luck!

[@bt4670]

I'm not from the US but I also found one of my first engineering jobs in a small-to-mid sized company after finishing bechelor's in uni. It's messier than huge companies but there's more opportunities to get closer to the manufacture process itself and get involved more directly with all stages of your projects. You can talk to the laser operators, welders, assemblers and improve yourself as a designer via direct feedback. That way you not only learn the best theoretical solutions but also all the small practical but extremely important nuances they don't teach you in higher education.

[@xmzru]

The problem is that they provide terrible wages. Trust me I've tired that. Many of us have a absurd amount of debt from student loans and we need to repay it fast

[@RandoBogus]

​@@xmzru Not in my limited experience. What sort of salary are you looking for with a masters degree and no work experience? Edit: in retrospect I see how someone could read this as being snide. To be clear, I was asking the question genuinely, what does a fresh grad expect to earn these days? 😊

[@ricardomarin487]

yea I denied a position because of the low wages.

[@manfredthen]

@@RandoBogus Para un ingeniero aeroespacial, cuánto le pagarías de sueldo base?

[@stevenspmd]

Mastering the "art of not giving a f@ck" is key to avoiding burn out and maintaining long term success!

[@Tonyscasa]

My manager is 41 and it seems like he could drop dead at any moment due to his stress levels 😂

[@blindhydra]

Man, I was laid off back in January, its been a couple of rough months. I am still searching for a job. I am not gonna lie, this video, specifically the part where you say that you focus on the now really gave me hope. Thanks for doing this.

[@hahaureadmyname]

you'll find something eventually man. best of luck to you.

[@SivaFolsom]

Good luck. You will find a better job!

[@lalegende2746]

Don’t give up hope brother! You’ll find the perfect job sooner or later 🙏

[@afficals-chi9056]

im unemployed and its hard to find a DA jobs now cuz companies want 3-5 exp as entry level which is annoys me.. but when youre unemployed, try to continue find jobs while working on yourself like going gym and stuff. it helps you both ways.

[@shaunjay6040]

As an aluminum welder, I must say copper is much better, but if you can use silver! You’re onto something!

[@Vilakazi]

Copper is always better.

[@scottp1100]

Better... until you factor in cost. Interviewer might ask why aluminum so much more common in products than copper.

[@shaunjay6040]

@@scottp1100 copper costs, but consider what happens to aluminum, or CCA in the long run. It may be more costly up front, but the longevity is what makes it worth.

[@scottp1100]

@@shaunjay6040 Agree somewhat - Copper is used in things like wires, microstrip and coupled waveguide PCB traces, but it is very rarely in things like machined parts, antennas feeds, waveguide, roof mounts, ladders, washing machines, etc. You need to have a special use for it like enhanced electrical or thermodynamic conductivity. Aluminum variants like 6060 and 6061 are used everywhere. If someone wasn't well versed in when to use aluminum vs copper, that would be an interview fail. Copper costs a fortune and produces more toxic byproducts. Even when used (like handle bars for bacterial breakdown or electroform on waveguide for antennas), it's only a very thin layer of electroplating. Cost vs performance is a huge factor in all engineering choices. Copper is also three times as dense. You aren't going to make a space shuttle or airplane heat sinks out of it let alone a metal roof. If I was interviewing a mechanical or electrical engineer, and they said copper is best in all or even a majority of cases, then that would be a bad answer.

[@Th3rdknight]

Woke up unemployed English Teacher in Saudi Arabia. And idk why but watched your vid. Good stuff mate. Seems you have it in good order. Enjoy your freedom. Hope you get a good gig soon. Or failing that why not invent something man- I envy Engineers their skill set. I am full of ideas but lack that background to implement. God bless!

[@MohamedTarek-vt4lb]

You r so real and honest, respect

[@campbellmorrison8540]

Im 69 and a retired electrical engineer and IT manager, I was laid off a couple of times in my working life but always just walked into another job within days but it was still stressful as I had a family etc. However what I didnt have was a huge education debt and massive competition in the workplace and I really feel you all you young guys who have heaps to offer and are being put through this incredibly stressful and demoralizing situation, while it might be a little relief to know you are not the only one it doesnt really help. I wish you well and I hope that this do work out for you. Companies are different these days, it would have been my recommendation not to change jobs often but I know there is no loyalty these days and its the companies fault in my opinion. So I cant offer you any advise other than try not to let this get you down. By the way I am retired but over my life time I have built up a very good workshop and I now have more work than I want fixing stuff that nobody else wants to attack so maybe building up your own personal resources is something to seriously consider when you do get back on your feet.

[@abelincolnparth]

I have a science background and a simple idea I know would work for a product that fulfilled a need. As a student at Purdue 20 years ago I tried to get an unemployed aerospace engineering graduate to work on it but he wouldn't hear of it. Are you interested in me telling you about it?

[@campbellmorrison8540]

@@abelincolnparth If I understand your reply correctly thank you but Im in New Zealand and as much as Im always interested in ideas I frankly have more than enough to do and learn but I appreciate that thought. However if this reply is intended for the video creator then I think you have replied to the wrong person

[@salmansedic6431]

I am a 2nd year electrical engineering student and to be honest, I don't know what job I might land on with this program.

[@campbellmorrison8540]

@@salmansedic6431 Well don't give up because electrical engineering is a great position to be in as there is so much scope. I agree there is also a lot of competition for the high flying jobs that seem like a great idea and then get made redundant at the will of these huge companies. Look for stability and a growth path not starting at the top and mix you knowledge with mechanical and software engineering. You will be fine just don't put huge debt on yourself initially to get a Phd, get the stable job and then worry about a Phd. Well thats my opinion anyway

[@kendallevans4079]

Your story mirrors mine (I'm 65 and "retired"). I went through my schooling debt free but it was much easier back then. I strongly suggest to ANYONE within earshot to get a side hustle, I repair medical lasers and I am busier than I care to be. I never was unemployed for long, like you, but still I had my tool box, library of service manuals and hands and could make a nice living. I didn't EVER want to be held hostage by a company

[@triforcelink]

With all this free time, I can do whatever I want… like lounge around, and watch YT. The limitless possibilities!

[@IntergalacticOutlaw]

unemployed Digital Marketer here who also worked on the East Coast, but is originally from Texas. I also spend my day working on KZbin videos trying to optimize watch time, get my subscribers up, and just working on my skills. Things like my graphic design, music, and other things. I dont care not because I dont want a job, but as you said its only a matter of time, and there is nothing I can do more than make sure I put in the effort. I love working for myself and I'm seeing progress and its looking good. Looks like your dream came true, and I hope mines will also.

[@computer-training-for-seniors]

All I can say is to find a niche and use your mechanical engineering skills to solve a problem in the current market. You can do this as a self employed consultant, and is an ideal career as you get older and gain more experience in your field.

[@chelsea7xhf]

It's funny, when I interviewed with Apple last year, the manager was late 15 minutes. I interviewed over 30 different positions (all big name firm) and Apple is the only one late on the interview.

[@michaeln.2383]

I've been seeing graduates from UCLA and UC Berkeley who are unemployed. That used to be unheard of. I still haven't seen an unemployed graduate from Stanford, yet. So, there's still a sliver of hope.

[@An_Ian]

Don't worry life will snuff it out soon enuth

[@mlbaldanalyst3152]

All of us mechanical engineers dream of working meaningful product development jobs for innovative companies when we’re young. I admire your drive to obtain a job at one of these companies.. as there aren’t many out there. Have you considered other industries such as infrastructure?

[@OcarinaHero93]

He just hearts your comment but doesn’t answer your question 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@playversetv3877]

just like other youtubers he just hearts every comment hoping that it brings more people but when you heart literally everyone it loses value lol, and he cant be bothered to reply ofc thats why he just does a lazy heart @@OcarinaHero93

[@chan_irene]

@@OcarinaHero93 Well, it's clear isn't it. :) KZbin is his industry now. (1,000 KZbin views ≈ US$18 * 310 = US$5,580 for this video, ca. $20,000 for his most viewed five videos = why work anyplace else?).

[@OcarinaHero93]

@@chan_irene he’s not earning $18 per 1,000 views lol don’t know where you got those figures from. From what I understand and what KZbinrs have disclosed, it’s $1000 per 1,000,000 views. So this video earned him $310, highly doubt this is enough to sustain as a career.

[@rubenII]

@@OcarinaHero93 You're way off, CPM can definitely go $20+ depending on a variety of factors. You think full time KZbinrs are living off sponsorships alone?

[@jamesdyale]

I can't tell if dude is serious or joking but nice video man!

[@ViceCoin]

Engineering is a deadend. I was laid off from aerospace after the end of the Cold War. I wished I learned a trade, welding.

[@thebileball]

^ their lack of optimism and constructive encouragement is likely a symptom of their lack of employment

[@transformationproject3583]

Work sucks. Being unemployed with no $ also sucks. I often wonder what it would be like to just survive and not have to worry about money and the taxman.

[@ibrahimsaed8440]

You deserve millions subs tbh , so underrated KZbinr

[@dennispatel6639]

This might be a lot to ask but, would you mind sharing the collection of interview questions ?

[@fuzzysleeves6886]

He might consider taking a more enterprising approach to sharing his collection.

[@dennispatel6639]

@@fuzzysleeves6886 fair, I wouldn’t be upset.

[@otherssingpuree1779]

After years of unemployment, I joined the government pension department. Use of mechanical engineering at its finest.

[@Sonofiraq24]

😂😂

[@Tate525]

Lmao

[@ruchirasubhashana4675]

[@suprensa4393]

You receive a pension from the government or you work for the agency which oversees pensions?

[@otherssingpuree1779]

@@suprensa4393 Agency that oversees pensions.

[@balloonpark]

I graduated with a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering degree and couldn't find anything in the field, I work in finance now.

[@amandavaldez2462]

Finance is good. Let me know what company ?

[@jameslongstreet5139]

I'm an ME with a PE and an MBA. 12 jobs in my career, 2 of my own companies. Retired at 49. ME's are problem solvers. If no immediate job comes at us, we re-engineer ourselves and start companies where there's a need. They taught us not to whine, but to get up and make life happen. Just do it!

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

ME's are problem solvers because they enjoy solving problems. A person can get a ME degree because they think it's their ticket to earning cash to pursue their actual dreams like becoming a Tuber, or cooking, or whatever. They have no interest in mechanical engineering. They're do the work when forced. Most of their day is spent wishing they were someplace else. Those are not problem solvers. People actually interested in solving problems are not very common. Companies hire all kinds of people. Most are the type they have to force to work. Throw 20 MEs at a problem to get some result. But 1 ME interested in their work can get even better results. I was a software engineer in my career, worked in 14+ startups. Many of us worked 60+ hours a week and in our spare time wrote more code for other projects we wanted to do. We would have worked for free, and many did on side jobs. All that supercharged our skills. I did work with a few who really didn't like software engineering. Looked miserable to me. They were very intelligent and could get some work done so were kept on.

[@jameslongstreet5139]

@@MrWaterbugdesign Became an ME in 1985, became a PE 2 years later (4 yrs for a normal Engineer, 2 bc of my coop experience). MBA 6 yrs later. Did Nuclear Engineering for 4 yrs, Computer Engineer for 4 yrs (my title), then 3 yrs later started commodity trading professionally. I never remember wishing I was working somewhere else...although that's probably more of a human nature thing. Yes, ME's do it all. That's why we adapt and become millionaires and retire early. ME's that couldn't cut it where you worked were just not taught well enough...drive is everything, no matter what Engineering degree you get. Take this from an old geezer Engineer...............You are are "Software Engineer". Is that a "title" or an accredited degree? Huge difference.....

[@Peace-ok7xo]

ME here, Been laid off since 2020, just started my business. It’s tough out here brother, keep your heads up!

[@WildcatWarrior15]

I want to grab every new ME grad by the ears, pull them in real close, and tell them "DON'T GO TO A GENERIC DESIGN POSITION AT A MASSIVE COMPANY". It is the fastest way to shoot your career and job security in the foot. You should be focusing on small to mid size companies where you can become a subject matter expert on a niche industry. Preferably a Tier 2 supplier. THAT is where you settle into a position that will whether just about any economic storm.

[@BimmerWon]

As a mechanical engineer, I don’t give a shit about my job. If I get fired I’ll just find another one. Once I have enough money to build a couple of Airbnb’s I’ll just live off the money I get from that and travel the world.

[@EngineeringGoneWild]

I fully endorse your decision

[@MsAdsdf]

I am 💯 the same way. I have enough credentials and experience now that I know that I can get a job any time I want. As long as the job doesn't take away from personal/family time and pays well I am good.

[@aim-for-greatn3z947]

Start a business real estate is slow money unless the property is paid off. good for retirement though since it takes a while.

[@hahaureadmyname]

owning housing just to not live in it yourself and instead charge others for the privilege of doing so is immoral

[@BimmerWon]

@@hahaureadmyname good. I’ll make sure to charge you extra when you stay there.

[@sinan_islam]

The title of the video, teaches you, that there is always something to do in life!

[@benc1449]

I work from home and this video is so reliable. You have all the freedom to do what you want, but only the slow repercussions of procrastination.

[@bonegrubber]

One of the great benefits of being unemployed!! FREEDOM!!!

[@nathanbm12]

Man I took time off to play basketball and now finding an engineer job is almost impossible because of my gap 🤦🏽‍♂️. At least you are getting interviews! 😅

[@caio-jl6qw]

I appreciate you sharing with us your routine and struggles that come with being unemployed. I'm also hunting for jobs and I know how stressful it is.

[@michaelcoxfitness6089]

This is a great video, Engineering isnt just making products its finding solutions and questioning life. Yours is unique because you as an Engineer you do not need a job for that to problem solve and find solutions to your problems. This video really outlines things to do to keep forward progress, maybe your path is an Entrepreneur building your own business. I subscribed keep making content great story telling and great life insights!!

[@kaciewolverton2692]

As an unemployed civil engineer I feel this. I'm struggling to find a job that aligns with my values. I didn't become an engineer for the money - I chose this career to make a positive difference in the world

[@zephyrr108]

lol

[@Mr.VAGlNA]

Then please try to start your own construction, design or consultancy firm

[@scholaroftheworldalternatehist]

As an engineer you should be aware that entropy always increases. All we can hope to do is temporary reversals in entropy, but without maintenance our works will degrade quickly

[@kaydens6964]

Can’t help but lmao, sorry.

[@kaciewolverton2692]

@@kaydens6964 Why? If you don’t care about the impact of your work, way more money can be made in other fields.

[@nicolascobosordonez9489]

If you can’t find a job with your studies and experience, literally I’m fucked…

[@xtdycxtfuv9353]

You need to network, and that means to get ahead you can’t be ugly or autistic. Society is easily climbed by good looking sociopaths and narcs.

[@BOSS-gu9bn]

Literally me 😂😂

[@yourboi1842]

@@xtdycxtfuv9353natural selection, I can’t look at this as a self proclaimed scientist and not note that humanity is a product of its genes and sociopaths are the pinnacle of genetics when we are overpopulated.

[@Williamlikerice]

don't give up on your dreams bro

[@anvrw]

As a recent CS grad. That email rejection letter hits different. I've been searching for a year now. No avail.

[@rayanansari7829]

now this is the day in the life video i needed ty

[@OdachiRain]

i did chemical engineering at bachelors level, im working on a part time masters so i can do an engineering job in the future. watching this gives me hope. i work at a regulatory group now doing chemical registrations

[@EduardoMatiasevich]

Great video, I love your storytelling!

[@metricdeep8856]

You need experience. Get it anywhere. University kids are useful for writing macros and short bits of code or doing FEA on generally safe applications. You need to obtain real-world experience with customer interaction on unique projects. After a while they all become ~the same. Your diploma means nothing....It just lets you in the door and allows you to observe others. Small shops are great as are larger engineering firms....but what you find is that tasks are simply spread out in larger firms....and it becomes harder to assign blame or take responsibility. Smaller shops = fuller experience....but greater responsibility. Smaller shops will progress you to your own business/corp faster.....but large corporations are a valuable experience so you learn how your customers operate. You need to relate to the high end engineering folk while also appealing to the maintenance crew. If you can appeal to maintenance....Engineering usual doesn't bark, provided it's a solid concept/design in the first place. Again...Experience... No one is out to stop you but yourself. You can't offer shit to anyone ...if you have not seen some yourself.

[@Anewuser_6282]

I’m actually surprised that mechanical engineers are having a hard time finding employment. I would’ve thought they would always be in high demand since it seems it was one of those fields like healthcare where we never have enough workers despite more programs over the last few decades and lots healthcare workers immigrating from places like Nigeria, India & China. It could be worse at least you have your degrees, many have debt w/o them. It may make more financial sense to make it less money and work for government/non-profit so you qualify for income based re-payment and discharge the loans after 120 payments (10 years). Don’t feel too bad, many STEM majors are not working in their field. Most importantly, you have a good degree from a reputable school and a foundation in math/science so its relatively easy to teach yourself new skills (after all that hell you went through in school) and its not hard to train STEMs for new skills. It does suck but, this is a time to explore options you never would’ve imagined. Many skilled, blue-collar and unionized workers make 6 figures (200k+) some don’t even have a HS education.

[@perfectsplit5515]

"I’m actually surprised that mechanical engineers are having a hard time finding employment" Yes, most people outside the field are. The Mechanical Engineering field is like the fields of: -Law -Acting -Professional Sports. There are too many people who want to be in that job, and not enough jobs for them. You know how in the Hollywood profession, it is possible for a successful actor to make one bad movie, and then get washed up? Go from a premium to a discount? The same is true for the Mechanical Engineering field. If your work record has too many short-term jobs on it, then you look like a job hopper. If your work record has too long of an employment gap on it, then you look like you are too out of practice. These are factors that can make a mechanical engineer all washed up. They get into a dilemma similar to what ex-convicts have.

[@jayevans6146]

@@perfectsplit5515 Did you just compare an engineer to an ex-convict

[@perfectsplit5515]

@@jayevans6146 No, I am comparing washed-up engineers to ex-convicts.

[@MrWaalkman]

@@jayevans6146 You'd be surprised at the similarities. This coming from a retired Controls Engineer.

[@jayevans6146]

@@perfectsplit5515 So.. you're not joking. You're actually comparing engineers... washed up or otherwise, to ex-convicts. Of all things

[@luisriba8082]

The funny part is that I am a similar situation where I am still applying just to get a salary increase. I think you would do great in information technology field.

[@ratnakarahuja4409]

Best of luck for your future endeavors.

[@marcor5886]

I would suggest choosing one sector of speciality (i.e. plastic design, molding) and look for jobs in that sector in small medium, less known enterprises. Changing sector of specialization and/or aiming at big companies is risky

[@isaacprosper6295]

Great advice,this will definately help me

[@marcor5886]

@@isaacprosper6295 how long have you been working? As a mech eng I worked in different sectors, mainly in design and for a couple of years in R&D. I have always had a hard time negotiating a decent salary in my home country, also worked in Germany but got laid off (bc of the energy crisis). That's why I say this, the more you specialize in a particular technology the better it is for your future. Corporate companies are the worst, unless you have at least 5 years in one company and the sector is growing, you won't switch to the competition and once you are out you'll never go back

[@Adnan-me4uq]

are there any other sectors with a decent amount of demand in these small/mid-sized companies that you can suggest?

[@marcor5886]

@@Adnan-me4uq everything related to automation and/or electronics, e.g. sensors, electric devices/motors, machinery, robots. Also renewable energy as wind turbines, photovoltaic parks, etc

[@livingonhighvibe]

I clicked on this video because right now I'm renting a room in a house with the same bed as you have in the thumbnail. LOL. Absolutely amazing attitude, focus, and productivity at a time when a lot of people lose it and become depressed, and have no purpose or structure, just because they don't go into a W2 situation. Meanwhile, you're keeping productive and leading a healthy zen lifestyle, complete with home cooking, focus, positive attitude, morning and evening routines, and tending to hobbies. You could make a career out of content creation - video content, or creating courses in your area of expertise.

[@heisangx]

I worked 16 years as a ME engineer for my first employer right after graduation. Completely burnt out at the end of my stint there so I quit. Took a couple years off to recover. Rediscovered my love for engineering so I went back university and did a masters, as well as a 1 year cert in AI. By then I was 50 and found out the hard way I am now radioactive waste as far as employability goes. Grateful to be working as a researcher in a large, well regarded research institute but I yearn to return to industry. In four years since my masters I have applied for numerous jobs in industry but only 1 interview. Age discrimination is for real. I guess I will start my own high tech engineering firm when one will employ me.

[@calicoesblue4703]

Yeah, companies don't like to hire older workers because they have to pay them more because of their experience. Compared to young inexperienced workers who they can train & get a lot out of but at the same time they don't have to pay them as much.

[@testtestsson4927]

I was just about to mention pay like calico. Maybe you can easily get a job if you give a "low" salary offer in the beginning. A 60+ year old became a programmer and easily got a job because he didn't ask for a very high salary.

[@heisangx]

@@calicoesblue4703 I agree that's how society works. It just sucks that I have finally found something I am really good at and enjoy doing, but i am now at the age where getting a competitive position at one of the top engineering companies is almost impossible.

[@heisangx]

@@testtestsson4927 I wouldn't mind taking even a low pay if I get a chance at working on cutting edge technology, eg. MEMs chip design but you have to get an interview in the first place.

[@davidperry4013]

I work as an MEP Engineer with a Mechanical Engineering degree. I feel like I'm both a productive member of society and living an easy life. Being an MEP engineer is one of the best jobs to have with a degree in mechanical engineering.

[@danielmoreno9935]

What is MEP

[@mohdshariq5814]

​@@danielmoreno9935related to building construction like fire fighting Air conditioning plumbing etc

[@davidnec571]

​@danielmoreno9935 MEP is Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing, as in a job that requires coordination between those trades such as in building construction.

[@coleknier5672]

You could look into TANN Corporation out of Kaukauna Wisconsin. We make RTOs which help clean the process air of factories before the air can be released to atmosphere.

[@Michael-it6gb]

I did not do a University education as a Software Developer, so I can be struggling to find a job IN A SHORTAGE INDUSTRY. Another "not enough workers" scam. Ruined my life completely.

[@VanadiumBromide]

That cooking section is comfy.

[@jaibaba3850]

seeing your daily routine i wish i would have stayed with u after leaving my job...this is exact life i wanted after retiring early

[@polarissilvertree]

Unfortunately I also think a major factor for the job search being tough is that you got your Masters in China. Had you gotten it from the US -- probably would have better luck. Right or wrong -- given the current geopolitical narratives, that's a negative for some US companies. I agree with some of the posters here that going to a smaller company away from some of the metros is probably a good move if you want to work in the US (sooner).

[@Albacore877]

Thank you so much for Telling and SHOWING us how you put together your utube content! Wishing you lots of luck and best wishes in your career endeavors!

[@roodyg5352]

Unemployed computer engineer. Haven’t gotten crap!

[@exodeus7959]

Love how you said your degrees are “worth” over $100,000 USD. Ummm you spent that much on them (or still paying it off). But this video is highlighting that it may not be worth that price tag.

[@yourboi1842]

Yeah feels like you become a sucker who just makes money for some rich unethical CEO. None of the product profits go to the people who work just the investors who already got f you money and don’t give a shit.

[@skahwachannel]

Nice video and personality bro stay praying 🙏🏽

[@abdelazizmohamed3764]

it is a type of videos that i could not get bored of it

[@manfredthen]

ok ahmed

[@bobhopper609]

That late morning wake up sounds pretty nice ngl

[@ShikokuFoodForest]

I graduated with honors at the top of my class with an overall gpa of 92% in Environmental Engineering. I proactively arranged weekly meetings with project managers seeking employment, but never could secure full time work after seeking intensely for 7 years. I finally gave up and left Canada to teach English in Japan for an annual salary of $25K over 12 years ago. Graduating from university is not always worth it. I also have a first degree in Chemistry, plus 2 College diplomas and professional certificates. It just cost me many years in time and money. Such a waste since I never could secure an opportunity to use it. People who successfully found employment after graduation surely don’t realize how fortunate they were.

[@FatPandaCries]

Honestly i was thinking of pursuing postgraduate studies, but reading threads like yours makes me wonder if its all worth it in the end. On the other hand, other threads I'm reading says not to stick around too long at one company cuz it'll hurt your career long term. I think I have a decent job thay pays alright, but definitely feeling a dilemma whether I should stay or try for new opportunities lol

[@Tonyscasa]

Ok this one is tough to shallow . Did you try applying in only major cities in Canada . I don’t know how with your education you couldn’t secure a job

[@ShikokuFoodForest]

@@Tonyscasa I know. Looking back, my entire experience is even hard for me to understand. I’m well educated, personable, articulate, have strong writing skills, strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, open minded, mature, well read in my profession, knowledgeable, have related experience... plus I’m tall, athletic, confident. What more could an employer want? I eventually figured out 2 possible reasons: 1) being a white male (!), and 2) perhaps being over qualified for entry-level Jr. Engineer positions and perceived to be under-qualified for project management. One would think being a white male would be irrelevant; however, this was a time in Canada 🇨🇦 when employers were perhaps under pressure to be perceived as providing ‘equal opportunity’. It just so happens my wife at the time who was of Indian descent and all my ‘non-white’ friends and colleagues ALL received multiple job offers very quickly. Some of them were less knowledgeable, even immature and had no relevant work experience, but were able to play the ‘ethnic card’ to get their foot in the door and get hired. I never wanted to believe this to be even remotely relevant, but the evidence I witnessed over the years spoke for itself. In addition, my focus was on securing employment in the prevention of pollution, rather than in clean up of pollution from past industrial activity. A segment of the market I was very passionate about, although I realized more of a smaller, more specialized - although arguably more proactive, important segment of Environmental Engineering/Management field. Seeking employment for 8 years pretty much ended my career before it even had a chance to begin. It had a tremendous impact on my life, far more than I realized at the time. To this day, about 20 years later, many of my classmates who graduated with second-class grades who all secured employment, all have successful upper management positions now and will remain employed in their chosen profession until retirement. Due to Covid here in Japan, I lost my full time teaching position in 2020 and have been surviving on minimal part time teaching. Further, I’ve been unemployed since December of 2022 since my school’s student enrollment never recovered. I’m still in Japan, currently seeking remote, online employment, but haven’t found anything yet.

[@joey8033]

This video is so raw and authentic! Love it so much! ❤️🔥

[@ItsNotAllRainbows_and_Unicorns]

It's been a while since i studied mechanics. So, any thoughts and corrections would be helpful Question 1: Copper (metals with more free electrons, besides being better conductors, are better conductors of heat). Question 2: variable h (thickness) Question 3: Initially increases in oven and decreases when cooled. The final answer is decreased. (Funny story about people using a torch and thermal expansion, see below) Question 4: Hmmm, b. yield strength Question 5: Not too clear. I am supposed to choose the left or right, but to decrease the moment of inertia, one would be to have more of the mass concentrated towards the center...........assuming you can not change material with lower density. Obviously, the left has a lower moment of inertia than the right. If the geometry is to be angular (not rounded edges), the left side is fine, but the right side, decrease the length of c, which would increase the length of b, but stop when c=b. Story, came across a pair of guys trying to loosen the crank bolt for the timing belt on a vehicle. (They can have torques higher than 140 ft lbs). The two young men were heating the bolt with a propane torch and melting the timing belt cover made out of plastic. I asked what they were doing. They replied, "Trying to loosen the timing belt bolt." I answered that by heating the bolt, you are making it expand against the engine block more. If anything, you want the engine block warm and the bolt cool. They looked at me and stopped using the torch. I also said that crack bolts tend to have reverse threads. So, where you think you might be loosening the bolt, you're ending up tightening the bolt. But before you do any more damage, look up a video or manual.

[@bassmanwell1255]

I thought it was Al

[@Hunter-lm6to]

Question 2 would be either L, the beams length, or h, the height of the beam Question 4 is actually c, the ultimate tensile strength. Yield strength is simply where the material begins to undergo plastic deformation, whereas tensile strength is where the material actually fails Question 5 is very unclear. My first thought was that they were attempting to ask "how do you decrease the area moment of inertia," but that wouldn't make sense in the cross section of a beam. You'd want to increase the area moment of inertia to decrease stresses/strains/deflection in the beam (think I-beams). If they did mean moment of inertia, you'd want to make it a circular rod.

[@ItsNotAllRainbows_and_Unicorns]

@@Hunter-lm6to Thx for the clarification. I think in Q 2, it would be L. I looked up the deflection formula of cantilever beam and thickness, h is not part of the equation, but L is. Looking up info on Q 4. Concerning Q5, I think we can state it in anyway we want as long as we explain the reasons why.

[@Hunter-lm6to]

@@ItsNotAllRainbows_and_Unicorns In regards to Q2, h is in the equation, just hidden behind another variable. In the maximum beam deflection formula, PL^3/3EI, "I" is the second moment of area, which for a rectangular cross-section is bh^3/12. L and h are both raised to the power of 3, so both have the same magnitude of impact on the deflection of the beam.

[@yasinbilici5120]

@@Hunter-lm6to Yeah I think the same thing about yield and ultimate tensile strength.

[@catedoge3206]

this hits hard for me cus i failed community college. unemployed but no skills nor diploma.

[@dking1362]

YET....no skills nor diploma yet. At my advanced age of 60, I know NO ONE who hasn't experienced failure along the way - we just aren't always aware of it. Keep at it. You have the power to create a wonderful (not perfect!) life for yourself...besides, no one else will do it for you. Good luck!

[@catedoge3206]

@@dking1362 Thank you kind person! : D I'm trying my best!!!

[@dking1362]

@@catedoge3206 Of course! I've been there....desperate for a job due to an unexpected divorce with 3 young kids. (thankful that's a distant MEMORY now!) Today I have a son who is only 2 years out of his ME program, and finding a job was tough! At one point in his sophomore year, he was pretty certain he didn't have what it took to make it-but he did. This will one day be a memory of a rough time in your life. Hang in!

[@rbggwapo]

You're a great story teller; which may be a form of engineering in and of itself

[@62Cristoforo]

I’m a handyman trapped in a mechanical engineers body. I’ve worked in the military, repaired cars, taught myself electrical, plumbing and locksmithing. I’ve worked repairing espresso machines, painting houses, wood framing, drywalling and small appliance repair jobs. To me all things mechanical operate under the same principles; it’s all the same to me, the way I see the world. I’ve often said mechanics is it’s own language.

[@kendallevans4079]

I'm like you! I'm a electrical engineer also trapped in a "repairman's" body. I have to see things, touch, play, fool around with it.....therefore after working for many medical laser companies as an engineer I started my own "medical laser repair" LLC....(just me and my tools and manuals) in 2000.....the phone has never stopped ringing. I've never advertised, all word of mouth, once one doctor find you, he tells all his doctor friends, it's crazy!

[@62Cristoforo]

That’s cool. I also have a knack for figuring out how something works, usually through my hands. I’m beginning to think mechanics is possibly a kind of language. And some people happen to be fluent in it, what they sometimes call an ‘aptitude’. Your business sounds awesome, a niche business helping thousands of people

[@guytech7310]

The issue is a ME primary function is to find a solution for the production of a product that saves money & also works long enough not to P*ss off customers.

[@kendallevans4079]

@@guytech7310Ultimately, everything breaks. The trick is to get that MTBF up as far as possible

[@MrMountainHawk]

Haha I’m with ya!

[@akshayelangovan7764]

I loved this video!

[@HoustonSource]

Ok, waking up at 10:30 am? Then feeling lethargic around 2:00pm? Dude you are awesome! 😂

[@progpogs]

I hate when people ask about time off between jobs, why do you care? The only thing you should be concerned about are my qualifications and experience, if I want to take a few months to not be a corporate slave, its my life. I agree with the waiting periods and being burned out regardless of interview performance.

[@liammccoart1858]

You have got the right mentality. Wether you are a PhD in Biochemistry with a 4.0 from Harvard and 4+ years of R&D development in the hottest new therapeutic or a physicist with a degree from oxford and 15 years of experience there is a sheer wall you hit searching for a job. Hiring processes take a while and are complex becuase there are so many applicants. It takes a while, but its ok! Dont give up!!!!!

[@heisangx]

I really enjoyed watching the Japanese drama series 'downtown rocket'. It resonated deeply with me, on what it means to be an engineer. I think you ME guys will like it too.

[@Arturosuelto]

brooo keep them coming i thought you had 2 million subscribers

[@xtdycxtfuv9353]

Connections are how you get ahead in life. A degree is not needed. CEOs are usually tall, good looking men too. It’s pretty rigged, so don’t be too hard on yourself.

[@yourboi1842]

Yeah seems like that lol. College feels like a scam watching this video. Id much rather do some stupid job like welding and make far more money if I can preform at a masters level. Stuff like job applications, online work. leave me deenergised and unmotivated. I don’t know how people accept being stuck to a screen and consider their lives a blessing at the same time.

[@alanr4845]

@@yourboi1842I am in the same exact boat as you. I have become immensely demoralized from studying and stressing my ass off on preparing tests. Surely actual hands on jobs would be more interesting. I thought of just dropping out and being a truck driver. The only way to take advantage of college is by coming in with loads of credits from high school, and with some sort of scholarship. If you dont have that dont consider it.

[@tendoezra3244]

Indeed especially in the corporate sector

[@dking1362]

@@yourboi1842 Where I live, welders are in demand and the pay is pretty lucrative....nothing stupid about it!

[@klausmkl]

I am 59, been retired for 25 years in March. A great deal of folks who live in RV's right now, also lived in the moment and not the future. I wanted reirement at15, took me 20 years to get it. I have zero upper school dgrees, but I got that retirement pension.

[@starlonga]

incredibly intellectually stimulating video

[@bgoldpanda7265]

Getting a master’s degree could have closed more doors than open them for getting a job. Not every company is looking for a master’s student.

[@ilyassjebraoui5490]

I have a question: Do you have better chances to find jobs if you only have bachelor degree?

[@kartikpandey8739]

​@@ilyassjebraoui5490 Yes, and no. The masters specializes one into a field. That does limit the scope, but it wipes of the entry level positions (of yours or other fields).

[@elsunshine9976]

​@@ilyassjebraoui5490you have better changes of getting Jobs if you have experience not a master degree most employers dont care

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Yet it seems every company with a posting is looking for a stinking Bachelor's degree person.

[@dac8939]

@@elsunshine9976 no true. I was rejected with 7 years experience as they wanted a masters

[@simplewar]

😂all of my school friends choose IT Computer science but i choose ME Now all are rich😂except me

[@exothermal.sprocket]

And they don't understand how anything is made, processed, built, and disposed of, but they sure can punch the 1 and 0 on their keyboards and have big evil tech companies throwing money at them.

[@engineeredaf1920]

There are like 3 mechanical engineers streaming on twitch. You should join us!🤔

[@JYthePE]

Really- I am one- what do you stream about?

[@username42]

i feel you deeply as being unemployed for years since pandemic began with PhD degree engineer

[@Safestreet]

Well done on the briyani - looks scrumptious

[@chrisvu5319]

Wow someone from Akron OH and didn't go into Tires.

[@NearBo]

I will do soon a video about my day and u ll see guys the real life of an unemployed mechanical engineer

[@atifiqbal1573]

Honorable mention : that headboard was around since like 80s-90s

[@BarriosGroupie]

I can confirm that this was how things were for me when I was unemployed as in enjoying my lie-ins. I don't believe there is a 'meaning' to our lives anymore than for a blade of grass blowing in the wind. Life is a struggle and our biological needs do most of the string pulling including getting bored with one state of well-being, and searching for others; even if this may bring some stress and discomfort to ourselves. It wouldn't surprise me if us making the unknown known through our lives is what drives us through life to serve the nature of something far greater than ourselves that we're currently unaware of right now.

[@youtubearsivi9223]

nice one

[@exothermal.sprocket]

So you would probably call yourself Agnostic about spiritual realities?

[@BarriosGroupie]

@@exothermal.sprocket I'm agnostic about greater natural realities that life on this planet and through out our universe contributes to, through natural processes we're not entirely aware of right now. For example, QFT claims that quantum fields exist through out our universe; and these may interact with our biological makeup at the quantum level: exchanging information. I used to be an atheist, but changed my mind after reading about QFT and its possible relationship to the Akasha, which I used to think was a crackpot idea. But I'm open minded about the possibility that Hindus and Buddhists have discovered a way of knowing about more subtle ways of perceiving the world by focusing on the self. Personally, I see this as dangerously unhealthy leading to the decline of our social skills and eventually schizophrenia.

[@kendallevans4079]

Sage advice. I agree...

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@BarriosGroupie Do you know what Agnostic means? A: against Gnosis: knowledge It's the belief (a personal persuasion) that no one can know the existence or influence of a power or person greater than themselves.

[@qiminyang9331]

Great video! You are good at making videos

[@LLS710]

I love seeing you ride off on your scooter. If your'e not waking up naturally until 10 or 10:30 you are very young and/or come from a culture where you only woke up that life if you were dead. I really hope that you get employed. You seem like a good guy.

[@guineapigtaco288]

Why dont you start a company ?

[@koraytugay]

5:56 Try to make it a habit to place the pans on the heater such that their handles are facing sides instead of you. You do not want to bump into those handles.

[@brandonfox9618]

I'm going to become a different kind of engineer. A Deep Learning engineer (just as soon as I have the confidence to do so!)!

[@VenturiLife]

If you're getting up at 10:30am or later you are going to bed way too late. :) Cut the evening on-line gaming with Diablo / Netflix or whatever to a couple of hours. Worked in IT and was asked more than once about a 1 year gap-year I took when re-applying for jobs.

[@rhodabaruch4]

so relatable. Thanks!

[@raghavdhyani5739]

yes condition is getting worst In India every non tech engineer is applying for tech companies due to job scarcities in core branch and this is creating big problem and now in tech also sue to automation there are job problems

[@andrewallin7856]

the cooking was the best part

[@carllelendt5452]

Don't sit on your laurels! You meet most of the qualifications to be a wastewater treatment facility operator, with huge upward mobile potential since you have an advanced engineering degree!! Apply at one that still uses anaerobic digesters. I'm retired from a wastewater facility which did have anaerobic digesters and it was amazing. The trend over last few decades is away from natural processes and toward greater reliance on chemical additives. I'm pro-Nature. Of course, at entry level, I'd suggest keeping such bias to ones' self. With an engineering degree, in the industry of wastewater, you could be making really good money just staying in operations. But within a few yrs, you could move into management positions in wastewater etc.. Just visit any big city HR dept. and tell them you're interested in wastewater operations openings. I'd advise avoiding private sector, corporate ("for profit') wastewater treatment/management companies, and stick with public sector, municipalities or water districts etc..

[@georgelumsden4484]

it breaks my heart to hear you suffer such difficulty. we need engineers. we need all these services and yet there seems to be no tangible value for the work that you put in studying such an admirable trade. I hope you found a job

[@ELECTRICMOTOCROSSMACHINE]

I am not an engineer, but I liked your show.

[@saru1466]

Your videos are great can you upload a video for higher studies after mechanical engineering.

[@ghostman3329]

At the end this is what we will be doing once we're done serving the engineering world..

[@ScienceAlliance]

good on ya, good luck

[@ez-fh8bt]

haha loving these!

[@engineered-mind]

It’s interesting they still ask about gaps in resumes when thousands of hr folks are living the experience now with those gaps

[@toomanycactus3138]

That surprised me too. Like what you want me to say, that I was kidnapped by aliens. Of course that gap is the time I could not find a job.

[@karans9228]

You can control what you do, say and feel, however you cannot control anything outside of that. I know these instances suck, however they are only temporary as long as you are working hard on yourself. We as humans are like water. We are not meant to stay still, we must be in constant motion, otherwise we will go "bad". Keep positive and remember to work on mental, physical and spiritual levels.

[@willdorak985]

That's strange. I have never been unemployed for long in Engineering. There is work everywhere. Also, I never had to do any kind of test. Maybe apply for smaller companies at first, so that you can build experience. Later in life, you will have more options. You are very young. Be patient !

[@beingnad135]

guys watching this made me realise how much networking is important also I think 3d printing is a good filed