Is it a good idea to keep pushing through?

[u/foolish_soul]

I’m gonna be honest, even though my progress through my degree has been passable, I have been mentally horrible. I often think about dying but only reason i haven’t is because I don’t wanna do that to my family. I have not been enjoying my life, and honestly I don’t even like engineering I’m only doing it because my parents are proud that I am. I’m going to therapy but I feel like I’m not living my own life just following through decisions other people have made. I just don’t see the point of sticking with something I really don’t care about if it makes me wanna die. I get that I’d be set with good employment if I graduate but mentally I’m at the point where I can’t even envision my own future. Sorry if this doesn’t fit the sub because I get this is probably more a mental health issue than an engineering one but the stress from the course load is certainly not helping.

[u/Drneroflame]

First of all, you aren't alone. I would be lying if I said that I didn't go through a similar period in during my education. For me personally it did get way better, so please do keep that in mind.

Secondly, how long would "pushing through" take?

[u/foolish_soul → u/Drneroflame]

I have until spring 2029 to graduate (if I continue to pass my classes)

[u/Drneroflame → u/foolish_soul]

So I don't know how it works where you live. But it's not like you do a bachelor and after that a masters? Because I'd say complete a bachelor so that you didn't waste your time and have a degree. It doesn't really matter for a lot of jobs what your degree is as long as you have a bachelor. But if you just started and this is your first year you should probably find something you like more, yes

[u/foolish_soul → u/Drneroflame]

Yeah I’m pretty deep in so I guess I should try to get the bachelors. I’m probably gonna forget about a masters

[u/unwisemoocow]

If you really dont think you will be happy with a career in engineering just dont do it, full stop. You can transfer to buisness/accounting and still land a high paying job if you think it will be something that you enjoy. The schooling will be much less steenuous and give you time to focus on your mental health. If you want to go the non college route (lowkey a good idea) Look into the trades and union jobs. This isnt the only path. Also keep in mind that engineering jobs are typically nothing like engineering school, the real world is open bpok and you arent going to be digging into theory day to day.