If you want to learn programming use this technique where you see a programmer form the back of his shoulder and see what his day looks like. That way you will be better able to check whether you can pass the grind that a programmer goes through, and can you actually go to that grind.
Do not associate your self with your degree. do not say that I am an engineer, rather say My name is Fazal-ur-Rehman and I have passed BS in Industrial engineering and management. Only quote when needed. Other wise you are a person a human, aik ghulam ho Allah ke.
Good does not come easy and getting easy means it is not good/worthwile. what you want? What price you are willing to pay for that?