I finished my masters in mechanical engineering and joined phd in the same school without taking opt. I thought I would enjoy it but god, I was wrong. Now I want to get out and work. I have zero experience so getting hired in ME field seems difficult. The only way out I see is IT but for that I don't have an OPT. I am getting stipend and my tuition is paid, so in a sense its very comfortable. To get an OPT I will have to get a second masters,which is not free and could take another 2 years. What do you guys suggest I do? I would really appreciate any helpful suggestions I could get at this moment. I am really tired of this limbo I am in.