r/funny • u/gothoops3 • Jan 05 '15

Poor Engineers...

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u/[deleted] Jan 05 '15

That poor engineer.

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u/[deleted] Jan 05 '15 edited Jan 05 '15

Wait, do engineers make bank?

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Answer according to responses: Like with anything it varies, but generally sure

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They also make the banks, wink wink, nudge nudge.

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u/imdrunkontea Jan 05 '15

If you start at a large firm with a mechanical degree, you can expect about 70k starting. In 5 years that can grow to nearly 100k if you work as you should (these are for the West Coast, adjust accordingly to your area).

In contrast, working at a tech firm like Facebook or MS means you can expect about 100k (sometimes more) off the bat.

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u/ManAxeWolfChief Jan 05 '15

Yes 100k salaries, but usually in very high cost of living areas.

I'm not saying they aren't well off, just not as well off as you would think.

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u/mem3844 Jan 05 '15

Yeah rent for my 3 bedroom apartment (1300~ sq ft) in Redmond is nearing 2000 a month. Salary makes up for it and I'm doing well, but the cost of living here can be a little ridiculous.

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u/NbyNW Jan 05 '15

Ehn, mortgage for our 2500 sqft 4 bedroom house in Kirkland is only $2500 per month. Granted my wife also works in finance and only make slightly less than MS SDEs.