<p>Definitely keep your mind sharp! What you learn here at Cal are not concrete concepts, but rather a way of thinking and set of tools that will guide you towards success anytime in the future.</p>
<p>While I haven’t technically graduated yet, I managed to land a full time job at a startup a year early. Opportunity simply came knocking.</p>
<p>At my company, I work on software at the cutting edge of industry, coming up with creative solutions to problems that have never been solved before and building tools/components much better than anyone has previously done. To my surprise, I ended up utilizing concepts from every single class I’ve taken (though the specific tech used is much more modern than what is taught). So far, it’s been the most intense period of my life in terms of learning and keeping my mind sharp. While I would be able to do my job without my education, I estimate that it’s made me 20x more effective at it.</p>
<p>As you can see, it’s a sharp contrast from your story. How much education you use really depends on the company you work for. For someone who doesn’t get the concepts and can only minimally scrape by, your job is an excellent fit. Yet, if it’s draining your soul, you really should find a job that allows you to grow.</p>
<p>Brush up your resume and start looking!</p>