Vigo Engineer Feels Like a Failure Despite €10,500 Savings

Vigo Engineer Feels Like a Failure Despite €10,500 Savings

Can a 33-year-old engineer with €10,512 saved and zero debt feel like a failure? According to his own experience, yes. But the numbers do not support that feeling.

He lives in Vigo, in his parents' home, single and without children. He holds an engineering degree with high marks and has worked in 20 different jobs. His most recent role was an internship paying €850 per month, which ended in dismissal. A sense of failure has haunted him since childhood.

The Safety Net That Isn't Felt

With €10,512 saved and no debts, his financial position is better than most. Real poverty is not just a lack of money, but a lack of options. He has a degree in demand in Galicia and diverse experience. The problem lies in how he interprets his situation, not in the reality itself.

The Internship That Wasn't a Launchpad

The €850 monthly internship was essentially an engineer's job paid at trainee rates. In the end, he was fired on a pretext. However, the experience gave him real reports he can present in future interviews. It is not a failure, but a starting point.

Nortex Offer: Opportunity or Trap?

A Technical Office Technician role at Nortex has been offered, with a hybrid work model. The assessment indicates it is an entry-level position for tenders, offering a global view, though the salary is negotiable. The question is whether it is better than the previous internship or a step backward.

What to Do Now?

Options range from accepting an administrative job to continuing the search for an engineering role. With €10,400 in the bank, he can afford to wait. He should not discard his degree and accept the first thing that comes along. The irony is that with these figures, he is not destined for poverty, yet guilt and antiestéticar weigh more than his balance sheet.

Conclusion: With this safety net, he is not destitute, but the feeling of failure cannot be cured with money. His starting point is better than he imagines, but emotional baggage weighs more than his CV.