I’m over 25, third year engineering student. I’m worried about the job hunt after graduation 😬. I’m married and I’m looking for stability. Thank you for sharing your experience. Your videos are very informative.
Your a good guy don’t let the haters win you pay the bills not the haters but u motivate me stay strong inshallah you get a better job everything happens for a reason
Dude...you're 25. With a lot of experience and a bunch of money saved up. You'll be fine. I "started over" at 31, in tons of debt and out of my field for 4 years. I wouldn't give two craps about making content right now. We're engineers for a reason. We want to be challenged everyday. I've been at my startup for 4.5 years, which is pretty lucky. Getting canned would suck, I would just keep grinding for that job that you want and come back when you're ready 👍
Did you start over at 31 in Engineering? Am 26, considering starting over in Engineering (from Econ/data science background so some basic technical skills but little formal training or fundamentals beyond high school). Would be curious to hear about your experience
I went back to school for computer science in my 20s and finished with a master's degree. Before that, I was working at a lot of dead-end jobs. I even have a criminal record with violent crimes and still had success at finding work. My advice is to use your free time wisely and be disciplined. @@Leonardo-vc6sl
I don’t know if either of you will read this but it doesn’t matter. Both of you actually encouraged me to do mechanical engineering after accomplishing pretty much nothing until I was 27 years old. I went back to school and now I’m just a year away from graduating. I took your advice and worked my tail off just to get an internship lined up this summer. Obviously I’m stoked but it was after hundreds of rejections and black sheep mentality. I am surrounded by people who out preform me in almost every aspect and thought I wasn’t going to make it many times (hell, I often still do). Both of your channels kept me going so I just wanted to say that I really appreciate you both for that. I think I speak for many, but we are counting on you to persevere even when times are rough.
@@Leonardo-vc6sl Well I'd worked for a couple years, so I wasn't totally fresh but I had a 4 year jobless gap so it was really hard to find work again. Was basically a new engineer for the first couple years. I don't see any issue with going for a degree. Just find a field that has some value and that you think you'll enjoy. Ask around, reach out to your connects to get some more advice. And keep busy while you're in school; do internships join clubs etc.
Hey bro, sorry to hear that you got laid off. Don't listen to any of the haters commenting on your engineering abilities when they don't know you. The tech industry has been getting rough recently and your not the only one who experienced a layoff. Being so transparent about your current position is admirable. You have been an inspiration for me for a long time now, just keep going bro I believe in you!
Bro I'm an electrical engineer, your videos inspire me. I get worried when u don't post a video for a long time. Don't listen to haters, focus on "us" who love u and root for you.
I'm surprised to hear that you're also considering a move into software. I pursued mechanical engineering myself. But after working for a few years, I had to make the switch to software. Engaging with mechanical engineering projects was a true joy, and watching your video reignited my passion and helped me remember my core strengths. It seems fate is nudging us both towards a similar path. I wish you all the best on this journey.
I'm not looking to leave mechanical engineering entirely. I just want to become more well-rounded by having both a deep understanding of hardware and software knowledge.
Ignore them man. Got a lot of respect for you Tamer what you’ve achieved in your career so far is really great and really cool, from one engineer to another I salute you 🫡
Hey! Don't underestimate yourself you're doing better than you think. Your progress and efforts are impressive, far surpassing many others. Keep up the fantastic work; you're an inspiration and truly making strides!
You probably shouldn't show these individuals LinkedIn profiles and saying that people look mean probably doesn't help your case. This is such common courtesy you seem to lack.
Tamer, I have been following you since the last 1.5 years. I am a manufacturing engineering undergrad and find a lot of value in your content. I highly appreciate your understanding of the subject and the way you present it. Been drawing tons of inspiration from that!! I wish you get the best job. Also, really excited for a leetcode like platform for mechanical engineering. Always felt the need for it. Really looking forward to it. Thanks!
Damn, I really can't believe startups can just drop you like that, I've never thought of this kind of thing happening and was looking forward to working for one myself but this kind of is a situation we should be wary of. You did the right thing talking about this, especially since it happened twice in such a short timespan, crazy how that's so common but you are a strong and capable dude in all honesty. I believe that you can make it through this, especially if you made it this far. All the best wishes for you, thank you for giving us a heads up as always.
I don't comment much (well more so now) but I've been watching your content for awhile. I'm not an engineering major but I am going into software engineering after graduation and despite the differences in our technical backgrounds I still appreciated your content because of this sort of anti-gatekeeping vibe you bring in a place that feels kinda gatekeepy in some respects. I also like how this channel keeps things realistic. None of that endless glorifying of engineering either because it's not all sunshine and rainbows. You show us the ups and downs and that's far more commendable to me than simply showing just the good. The channel helped me curb my expectations too and I'm a much better person for it. Cheers mate you'll get back on it soon enough!
I actually really love this comment, so maybe you should comment more often haha. But, my goal was always to be transparent and not gate-keep because engineering and tech in general is such a gate-keeping industry with the mentality of "every one for themselves" which I didn't like.
Hang in there Tamer. The first part of your career can be a real grind. I too was laid off many times in my early years, but you are right, it is just business. As you advance and become more senior, you will be in demand, and when you get to the last phase of your career, people will be clamoring for your advice. It sucks, but that's the way the world works.
Took a long at your LinkedIn, I’m by no means a hiring manager but here are a few reasons why you probably didn’t get the job offer 1. Internships, you did quite a few internships but none were with any major players just start up. 2. Bloated experiences, you are 25 with 16 job experiences lasting from 2 months no longer than 2 years. Looks like job hopping/ resume padding 3. Maybe the content creation?
I think content creation could be a factor and also i haven’t looked at the linkedin but if there are so many jobs you may be right and recruiters might see that as a red flag. I’ve talked with my uncle that has commented about looking for candidates that have prolonged job experiences.
I started over at 33 switching into a totally different career (into engineering) where I'm working in engineering and studying my degree at the same time. You're clearly a driven and capable person, you're going to be grand man. Keep up the awesome content!
Been struggling to find an internship as a senior in undergrad. Really cool to see I'm not the only one struggling, and what you're doing to get back into work!
Keep making videos ! Im an electrical engineering major and Ive cried because Ive failed and almost dropped out multiple times. Your videos always crack me up and motivates me to keep going. Sometimes it gets lonely when all your friends are having fun and all youre doing is studying and cant afford to stop studying. Dont let the hate get to u.
You are amazing little bro! You have no control over that company running low on funds and getting rid of the project just stay focused, keep searching, and you are bound to find a more permanent gig. I have been seeing people all over getting laid off so you are not alone!
Also if you want go for software engineering, i would say so the masters. B/c being a masters student makes you eligible for internships. And internships are the best way to break into fang. And the internship money can really help cover school costs. Additionally there are fellowships you can apply to help cover your masters. Look into GEM fellowship.
Tamer, you are still young and growing mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. As a fellow person in engineering, although my specialty is electrical engineering, you are so awe-inspiring and I wish I could meet up with you for coffee in the future. Perhaps consider moving to another state like Florida so we can hang out.
You will be okay. People start over at different ages in life. The younger, the easier, so it’s good knowing you are only 25. Many people haven’t even figured out their lives at 25! I could argue that you are so ahead of some people. It’s not a competition. I wish you the very best. It’s a time of adjustment.
I’m a 3rd year computer engineering student and have been watching you every now and then since my first year.. I will say that you and a few other content creators are the reason I’ve kept hope in this engineering grind. To hear you struggle with the job hunt with all your experience and what not really does make me have doubt, but I hope in the future I can manage to land a secure job and I wish you can achieve one to bro!! I’m close to the finish line.. just gotta push through 🤞🏽
Tamer brother. You make hands down the best mech content online. You are the reason why I created my youtube channel about mech as well. Getting into these FAANG companies is largely luck, you know this. You've proven yourself to be worthy time and time over again with your internships. What you are doing with your own business is much more impressive to me than getting an offer at Apple. Keep your head up king, you have personally changed my life.
Hey, I'm doing a PhD in Computer science. The road to Professor is not masters->PhD->Prof, it is masters->PhD->Post-doc (x2)->assistant prof->associate prof->prof. Never do a PhD if you don't get a stipend. It is a long journey, so really consider whether this is for you. You don't need to do a masters just to demistify CS. MIT has online lectures on youtube. I would recommend watching MIT 6.006, MIT 6.851, MIT 6.172, and MIT 6.S191. If that does not seem to be what you expected, don't do a CS masters.
Keep it up man, like engineering aside, as a 17 year old, just know your making a impact to my view and overall great role model compared to 75% of social media influences
You're an inspiration to absolutely all of us. I personally was able to find a full time engineering role before even graduating thanks to your videos. Don't listen to the haters, keep working and prove them wrong!!
@@TamerShaheen I'm working at a company called Esteyco in Madrid, Spain. Completing my degree online while working after applying your advice on making a portfolio, having personal projects, looking for internships, learn the required skills on your own. Making a portfolio as an electrical engineer is a bit of a challenge but we did it😂 started watching your videos in 2022 and it absolutely paid off. 3 internships and a full time job since then, very grateful 🙏
Bro we love you don't stop making content. I'm a mech eng student in my 3rd year and I got an interview tmrw and without your videos I wouldn't have made it this far
Hey Tamer, I just wanted to say you’re probably one of the few RU-vidrs who really helped me with interviews. I appreciate your time and efforts when it comes to making these videos. There’s always two sides of a coin. Heads or tails, but think of being positive and open minded rather than negative and close minded. May Allah bless you and ease your endeavors ❤
Big ups man, I'm 20 and got a couple years left for my double degree in engineering and computer science. Your vids have been a great reference to understand what it's actually like going into industry; I'm really interested in joining some startups in future, but I hadn't considered how volatile it would be until this video, so thanks for the heads up!
I'll share my advice for Tamer, but mostly for all the young engineers watching his videos. Everyone wants to work for Apple, Google, Facebook, etc., but the reality is you don't NEED to work in California to be successful. I graduated from Auburn University in Alabama, one of the best engineering schools in the southeast, and went to go work for defense contractors in 2017. SAIC, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, etc.. There are GREAT opportunities for engineers to find stable work outside of California. I know Cali or FANG is the "pinnacle of success" for young developers, but there's so much more out there making $100k with VERY CHEAP costs of living. For you Tamer, I would suggest if you are looking for that stable ground, defense contracting is going NOWHERE. The military is always begging for the next best thing. At least travel to Virginia, Florida, Alabama, Texas and take a look at the cities and give it a shot. Nothing to lose.
@@sethpolevoi4027Yes. Usually in these positions you need security clearances to work. I don’t think you can get one if you aren’t a citizen of the US.
No shot, I’m currently in Auburn for aerospace and physics! Currently planning on doing the accelerated bachelor’s/master’s for aerospace to get a headstart on grad school.
Hi Tamer. I remember being in a crisis trying to decide my major two years ago, and your channel was honestly a life saver. I really admire your work ethic. Sometimes, I really just want to give up but seeing how hard you work is so inspiring and makes me want to keep going too. Haters be hating because they ain't happy with themselves. You got this
Hey Tamer, don't let the hate get to you. You're doing a great job so keep up the good work. I sometimes get hate on my mechanical engineering videos as well, but I try to not let it demotivate me and keep on creating engineering content just like you.
I think u are a cool guy,ur calm and u are the best motivational speaker.i love ur videos about engineering, because of those videos I chose my future career as an Robotics engineer.❤ engineer roles🔥!!
Ignore the comments you can do anything you want in this world! Literally I can see your passion for engineering! However I STRONGLY RECOMMEND you focus on your true passions! At 14:18-14:27 you spoke about productivity and our society has conditioned people into being machines. You should focus on what you find fulfilling in life, and that is where your happiness lies. If you love teaching focus on that, but being productive just for sake of it will never make you happy, trust me I’ve been there. You got this. I’m a UX Engineer currently with a CS background but I truly love designing creating so that’s what I do in my free time.
Don’t let the hate get to you man. If it makes you feel any better you’ve really done a lot to help me out. When I went into engg, I was so nervous, really didn’t think I could do it. I just didn’t think I was smart enough. I used to watch your vids and it gave me a lot of comfort. I’m graduating this year, and I am currently going through the job application process. Ignore those guys, cause you’ve definitely been a huge help.
Tamer watching your videos are really helping me preper myself for the next 5 years, I am 20 year and I feel like I have an experience of a 25 years old because of your videos. Whish you all the best brother, keep it going.
Your videos helped me out so much in advancing as a ME student and how to write proper emails, resumes, portfolios, and connections. Don't let the hate get to you, just know your experiences are helping alot of us out!
As an Industrial Engineering (focus Mech Eng) Student I can definitely recommend doing a Masters Degree. I also work as an working student for Siemens in Germany. And from what Ive heard from the people who work here & also worked for different companies like Porsche, BMW etc that having a Masters Degree can be very beneficial. Also to strengthen your position in the company. Cause you have more defines skills in what you are doing compared to manyyy bachelor students yk. Also maybe you should look for other companies like Siemens, Fanuc, Bosch, Amazon, IBM etc :)
I got you, bro. I'm 25 years old and just started my journey in electrical engineering this year in Romania. I graduated in chemistry in 2021 and worked as an R&D assistant engineer in a tire company in Vietnam when I realized I needed to learn more about automation and machines that I liked.
Hey, I’m 25 right now. I don’t know yet what it feels to be laid off but I think about it and it’s terrifying. I want you to know that the intro of this video has cemented your position in my view as one of the realest, most strong willed individuals in my demographic. No we’re not fighting a war, but we are fighting for our future. I hope I posses the type of mental fortitude you have displayed in this video if life demands it of me.
man I'm applying to study engineering at uni right now, this really makes me have second thoughts if the career path really is as stable as I've been lead to believe
its tough and fully sympathise with you.....just be ruthlessly pragmatic in your work and expectations....at the end of the day, you're just one more employee at any company
There's blessings in this. It's hard to think that way right now, but have sabr. You'll look back in a few years and be thankful. Hard times make good men.
Tamer, I really think you should try not having such blinders on AMG. Coming from someone who’s worked at 2/3 and has friends in the other. There are so many companies you are unnecessarily writing off
Hey bro, I have been watching you years and you have inspired me to do engineering. I wish you well and don’t let the haters get to you. Happy Ramadan.❤
I’m still in highschool but don’t let yourself get too down. Hold you self accountable for stuff for sure and aim high but don’t forget you have far/much greater accomplishments than most people at your stage and tons of experience/creativity. I don’t have the most insight but I’m hoping and know things will eventually get right for you, you work really hard. Stay focused I believe all things will work out for you!
I am 29, just moved to a new country. Basically starting over. My advice is try not to focus too much on the things you don't have control over. You are a smart guy, keep your head up.
Tamer I’ve been a long time viewer, you helped me make my decision back in high school on what I wanted to study and I ended up picking cs. I’m fortunate enough to be working in my field Alhamduilah however it’s only at a mid size company. My best advice to you is to pick up a masters in anything software or computer engineering related. I work with so many people from different backgrounds but one thing in common is that we all finished our education in a technology related degree. Whether it’s a bachelors, masters or even a phd! Even I’m interested in getting a masters from Waterloo since it’s the best engineering school in Canada and it’ll help me out with my future job hunts. Inshallah you get something good!
Master's in something software is def something I'm really leaning into. I just want to be a more well-rounded engineer in terms of having both hardware and software under my belt.
@@TamerShaheen if you are looking for a stable income, we have a lot of engineering/tech companies here in Ottawa. A good healthy balance of Private/Public sector. Salary isn’t as insane as other cities ofc however it’s still enough to settle down.
Hi Tamer! I am also a mechanical engineering student studying in Thailand. I do like your videos and they motivate me. You are doing great in your career and business. I am waiting for your business about mechanical engineering. I believe it will be the greatest.
For switching to software, plz don’t think it’s as ez as getting a bootcamp. These past few years competition is very high so a lot of hard work needs to be done to get a “good” job in software
Friend don't let that happen to you, don't let your Haters win you in your own game Do it your way, your videos helped me a lot i wasn't that good in physics but watching your videos about day in the life of an Engineer, it really helped me a lot it Changed my fears of studying physics and i became much Interested in studying it. Thank you keep it up ❤❤❤❤❤
Hey Tamar, I have been watching your content for the past year and i truly appreciate it. I think the business idea is absolutely something you should pursue, as it encompasses the teaching that you like so much and provides everyone access to knowledge just like this channel does. I am just barely going into my first year of university later this year, and i am already feeling more prepared becuase of your content. I personally would be very interested in the business, as i think it would help me get to the engineering positions i want. You would be doing not only yourself but also me and a ton of other people a favor by starting this business. I understand that stability is something you value very much right now, but from my understanding, you will be the most stable a few years after you start your own business. Good luck in whatever path you may pursue. I will keep checking up on you on this channel, so you better post! Have a good one.
hey, im 20 I’ve been watching your videos since I was in high school (I don’t usually leave any comments) but hope you get over this hurdle man. I’m doing engineering at UofT and really got back into your content to look for summer internships. All the best brother, appreciate your videos!
Hey don’t let the hater ruin u. You help me a lot as a fellow meche to get my first internship and job. It’s a tough market right now but I know you will bounce back!
Been watching you since before my freshman year. I'm now a junior studying mechanical engineering and am in the thick of internship applications. I couldn't have gotten to where I am today without your videos! Keep your head up and thank you for all your help so far :)
Hey Bro, I've been following your videos for a while, and I'm inspired by you every time I watch your videos. Keep your head up Man. You are a highly resourceful man and I believe you'll be back on your feet pretty soon. It gets better from here on. Cheers Brother. Semper Fortis!
I have almost no tech job experience, but through my experience in clubs, I changed from wanting to work at Intel or Nvidia to a medium sized company. Not too big, competing for non-sense performance reviews, stuck with the brainless jobs, but not to small, volatile with too much on your plate. Stable company, but actively looking for people who genuinely like to create. I’m currently in 12th grade. I’m terrible at testing, but I can’t stand tasks that are repetitive or “too easy”. I might not get into the unis I was hoping for, but in the end, I know what I want and don’t need to go anywhere specific to achieve them. Don’t get to stuck on anything to huge or small. Follow the opportunities given to you and something will come up for you. I know it. Best of luck!
Please make a video about young people done with undergrad in non engineering degrees and trying to get into grad school in engineering, potential viable career paths in engineering to take, what they need to know prior
Hey, just remember that you’re still so young! I know it’s difficult to put how young you are in perspective of other people, but trust me, you have time! You’re doing pretty well for yourself so far. I’m going to be 35 this year and I had to stop going to school for M.E. But I know I’ll go back eventually. Time isn’t a factor for you right now.
I'm a 25-year-old mechanical engineer who was recently let go from my job. I'm using this opportunity to transition into software development. Your concept for a platform dedicated to mechanical engineering is fantastic as finding reliable resources in this field can be challenging and often relies on textbooks or word of mouth. Keep your spirits up, life is full of doors!
Given your age do the following: - Go into a Masters program (preferably Engineering/Science) - Get an internship role in FAANG - Excel in this role to increase your chances in converting into a FT hire You are at an advantage with your job experience so kudos for that. Alternatively, go all in your entrepreneurial journey. Build something that has impact and usefulness to your users. This is will certainly make you stand out.
I've heard Apple likes keeping projects very confidential and kinda don't like employees on social media. Do you think that could be one of the reasons you're not passing Apple interviews?🤔
