I used to be a ME for a automotive performance company. I LOVE cars to my core. My problem was that I was so deep into the industry at work that I wasnt able to get much done on my own projects. The other problem was that the pay was no where near what you can make outside that industry. I actually had the owner of the company tell me that he didnt have to pay poeple what they should make because there was always 20 other poeple that wanted the job. I left the company and went into the natural gas industry and make almost three times what I was making. I now work on my hot rods at home and enjoy the sport again. This was my experience with very large company. Im sure not all of them are the same. I am thankful for the time I spent there and I learned a ton. I also made them a ton of money! I worked there when I was a green engineer and didnt need that much money. My advice would be try it when you are young. Get it out of your system and get some experience. Dont box yourself in to were no one else will take you. Never stop looking for something better! Its your experience that makes you valuable. Good luck to you!
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