How many people earn a degree in Engineering but don’t pursue a career in it,for whatever reason?I know at least one and I don’t know why they spent all that time and money if they weren’t going continue in it

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I got my Mechanical Engineering degree and now getting PM master. Will mostly be working as a Technical PM, I guess I’m kinda using it and kinda not XD

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I didnt go to school I worked my way up in a company. Now Im going to start a new job in the same field but it pays more then what Im getting paid now.

Got B.S. in Mchanical Engineering then started at Intel, haven't used my degree since and can't get an offer for a job where I would apply it. Not my choice just took first job avaliable out of school.

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Current organization - Accenture
Position - Customer Service Associate (2.5 years)
Overall YoE - 4 years.
Highest education - Masters of Science

Looking for a non voice role, currently working for a leading US telecom in chat process!

Thanks and please reach out to me in DM's or comment here if your dms are not enabled :)

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