2 The Impending ProblemFrom Student to Engineering Professional
2.1 Welcome to Your Brave New World
Let’s see if you agree with this. On graduation, you believe the hard part is over. No more exams, no more all-nighters, no more Ramen noodles at 2:00 am. Instead, you begin your professional life as an engineer. Think of it: just a mere eight hours a day, working on an exciting, life-altering product, basking in the praise of your management and peers as your work is celebrated across the industry. And don’t forget the free snacks.
Of course, you already know these comforting thoughts aren’t necessarily true. But just what is going on? What will happen as you begin your new job? Will you fit in or be a pariah? ...
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