Career Choices. What to do!?

[LowchevyII]

Originally Posted by DriverzInc

My 5 best friends from high school all went to UCSB, and are now all mechanical engineers. They all came out of UC after 4 years, made very good money right out of the box, and are all now living comfortably. They have skills that I only wish I had as a car guy, and can pretty much design, and make anything for their projects. 2 work for Lockheed Martin, two for Raytheon, and one for Loral Space Systems.

If I could go back and have a discussion with my 18 yr old self, I'd say get your SH together and either go M.E., or go to UTI.

Man i thought this thread had kind of fell by the wayside but i just noticed its bump when ill steez left his response. thanks for the heads up guys. im thinking about sticking it out the more i think about it and the more advice i get.

Justin-- My buddy's uncle went to Cal State Fullerton and graduated with a M.E degree. He also works for Raytheon. Not sure if you are familiar with anyone there being that your friend is the one that works there, but his name is Rick Stanton. He actually built a '69 Torino Talladega that was featured in HOT ROD. http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicl...ega/index.html . Really sick car.

But i digress. I really enjoy reading your guys' insight, experience and opinions. keep them coming and thanks to all that have answered!