Hi, I'm not really a mechanical engineer yet but I've been thinking about becoming one. I wanted to ask those with experience in the field how recommendable becoming one would be? Any major drawbacks to be aware of?

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Mechanical enginner field is good
In Reference to my 17 years of experience .
Every day you will learn new things .
You have to work under a sr engineer.
Th thing while we study none will support us during the job..
To Devolop the carrier
1.work under a sr engineer in MEP company
Took his experience let him guide you for 2 years and exicute one project engineering installation testing and commissioing .Authority. handing over ..DLP (deffect liability period evey project 400 days) and do a project close out documentation and get a completion certificate and appreciation letter from client..
One you complete the above you will become a complete engineer and you will get lots of money as a salry..
Once you confident enough to do the things above .
You can change the company...
Work professionally..
No matter what you did some people always be not happy you knw that ...
Any help let me know i will guide u..

I think it's been a very intellectually rewarding career path and I feel like I am a valuable employee at all of the companies I have worked for, plus I know how to fix stuff around the house ha ha. I would say sometimes certain companies may not respect your work as much or they may try to low ball you depending on how you carry yourself, but always pay attention to salary averages and negotiate for yourself. I don't think there are any major drawbacks about the job itself

Comes down to exactly what you want to do with Mechanical Engineering degree. IMO, ME can dip themselves into any disciplines and will excel greatly in it all.

With such wide range of skillset/flexibility the draw back would be picking a discipline that is not high demand (low pay). Others may find a different drawbacks from ME but mine is money if you really like a certain discipline that does pay well.

My advice is to know from the jump exactly what you want to do with the degree so you dont waste money/time. If you are going for a MS then it better be something highly technical that you can be the subject matter expert.

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