I really think engineering is an outlier here. I realize we have an engineer in the thread that thinks he wasted his time in school, but I've met very few, including many very rich, engineers who would agree. (unlike attorneys or doctors)
oh yea? how old are those "very rich engineers".
I'm also curious about the many very rich Engineers that you know? In what specific area did they make their fortunes?
I have a B.Eng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, and I don't know any rich Engineers. I currently work for a global Engineering firm, and it's a struggle to pick up a salary here over £30k even with 5 yrs + experience out of Uni.
Perhaps some Managers are on high £30k - low £40k but unless you've made it to the ranks of director the money isn't great.
For some reason though, the general consensus is that Engineers are some of the highest paid professionals! I strongly disagree.
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