I had an interview today at a home construction company. I was pretty happy about what I applied for until the CEO said something striking my mind. "With you degree and grades, you can do much more than what I am asking for." Is that a compliment? Maybe half-half. I have been feeling under the weather because of that.
Industrial Engineers are capable of doing many things. I am, like many people, fascinated by the fact that how much we can do for the society, but am I really qualified to be a good engineer without having any full-time experience? I doubt.
Because of my degree, I now carry a lot of expectations. More than $55,000 per year even as an entry level, working in a clean environment, and leading a team to achieve whatever goal... Sometimes I wonder if I really deserve those. A Bachelor degree is great, but a piece of paper indicating my education background is not equal to what I can really do.
Sorry if I turn some of you down for my low confidence of myself. The truth hurts.
I would take that as a compliment. I would pick the job that I enjoy doing and that pays me the best after going through so much schooling. After all, you worked hard to get that degree, more than an above average student,so you deserve way better.
ReplyDeleteYou've worked hard for your diploma, Zixin! What the CEO said was GREAT! I assure you--he was impressed with your resume, obviously and your experience. Also, we all enter our first job out of college feeling under-qualified and afraid, but that's okay, we are. That's why we have entry-level jobs: to learn the skills that we're going to need to actually do a great job. Your diploma gave you knowledge and the ability to critically think through things. Your experience will make you greater. You're doing great! Congratulations!
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