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I'm my 2023 batch topper in mechanical engineering. I learnt multiple softwares regarding mechanical simulation such as Ansys Comsol, Nastran, I'm just sick and tired of my low salary when compared to my friends in CSE. Currently i have an offer from CSIR (Indian research institute) for a year contract for 3lpa and if I clear a exam I'll be allowed to do PhD directly for 4 years.

My question is will I be ever able to cross my friends salary in my young age? Or should I switch to CSE COURSE

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Even after Phd it is difficult to earn good money as a mechanical engineer. I have many friends who either left India after Phd or joined as an assistant prof in some good govt. Tier-1 colleges where life is easy but still not a good salary.
If you are planning a PhD for a good job then I recommend you write GRE and go abroad for MS or PhD.

Or else do Mtech from some good branch.
Or prepare for the CAT and do MBA from a good college.

So no scope in mechanical? If I be honest although IT money is attractive but I seriously won't be able to enjoy my work. So suggest me work happiness or money what matters most?

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