8 Lessons I Learned in My 1st Year as a Structural Engineer

Making the transition from university life to full-time work is a scary, challenging and an exciting time for graduates from all areas of study. Engineers, among certain other graduates, will experience an especially difficult yet rewarding transition. In this video I share 8 of the life lessons I've learned from my first year of work as a structural engineer. I hope that these learnings provide some insight into the journey that lays ahead for future and current engineers. Enjoy!
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Intro
00:16 Learning Doesn't Stop
01:11 You Control Your Learning
02:16 Invest in Yourself
02:47 Balance Brings Happiness
03:52 Control Your Career
04:52 Be Accountable
05:34 Establish Expectations
06:21 Stay Organised
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WHO AM I:
I’m Ben, a graduate structural engineer. I make videos about tech, engineering, productivity and self-development. On this channel I hope to provide entertainment, advice and knowledge for aspiring and young students and professionals.

[@karenr3915]

Nice job! I appreciate all your videos. You're my inspiration.

[@BEngHielscher]

Thank you! Glad you like them :)

[@walelignzewdu8405]

Hello Ben! I graduated in civil engineering. I want be structural Eng. today am started to see your videos. hopefully you will guid me.

[@BEngHielscher]

Hi! Congrats on graduating and I hope the videos are helpful :)

[@user-nu4ng4xu6l]

You're my role model to become a professional structural engineer.❤

[@eslamalbashik2512]

Nice video Ben ^^
Keep the creativity up 😉

[@BEngHielscher]

Thanks Eslam! :)

[@andventure3984]

Hey Ben, nice video! Any advice on which app to use to organise your busy schedule!

[@arnoldbr8418]

Hello Ben, it is very good to see the perspective of engineers from other countries. You are in the UK, right?

[@BEngHielscher]

Hey! I’m actually in Australia :)

[@DeepakKrishna11]

good points

[@BEngHielscher]

Thanks Deepak! Appreciate the support :)

[@adinnugroho6544]

Did you privated your last video? Because my Comments or what? I think it was only my honest opinion

[@BEngHielscher]

Hey Adin, yes I removed the short I uploaded :)

[@adinnugroho6544]

@@BEngHielscher Thanks for that

[@BEngHielscher]

Thanks for the comment though!