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Originally posted by frenchblueC2:
I wish I woulda known about being an actuary back before I chose a career path. Hot damn! talk about coin!
I have two good friends who were Actuarian Math majors in my class. One hated it but it's what she was good at. Her only incentive was the money, since she didn't want to be homeless like her family. With the birth of her second child she decided to drop out of college since there was now no point to learning things she hated (her boyfriend/husband graduated ECE).
Another friend stuck it out until .. get this .. the last semester of college. Despite her fondess for math, she grew to hate the major and finally switched to industrial engineering, which means she's going back for one more year to get those requirements done.
Like I said before .. find something you're happy with doing. No point in having a nice salary if it sacrifices your well-being.
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BS Computer Engineering GMI/Kettering
MS Embedded Systems Oakland University
Business card:
TRW Automotive
Slip Control Software Engineering
I am responsible for the ABS, TC, and ESC application software for specific vehicles. Right now, the 2008 Chevy Impala/Monte Carlo are mine. I think I'll be working on the Pntiac G6 and siblings next.
My wife has a BS in Mechanical Engineering and a an MS in Engineering Manangement. She works at DCX managing the dyno test cells for engine and transmission durability.
Salaries: Plenty
My entering class @ GMI lost about half the students to other schools by the time we graduated. Those that either couldn't or wouldn't handle the type of study left to other types of programs.
I hear that packaging engineers are getting great starting salaries lately.
Be prepaired to leave Michigan to maximize your earnings.
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BS MET - Purdue Company - Caterpillar, Technology and Solutions Division Today I work in hydraulic development and get to break things  I am a team leader for component testing. I have been in product design, both hydraulic pump/motor and diesel fuel systems, and am moving to wheel loader hydraulic system design/analysis soon.
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Originally posted by RawBurt:
Please post up some details on what you are, and what it took to get there... I'm trying to learn all about it, so I can figure out which direction to go...
No BS please, ask yourself before responding to this thread... are you in engineering?
Judging from what I know about your rawburt, I think Mechianical Engineering is right up your alley.
98 Corolla LE 1.8L DOHC 1ZZFE
TEIN H.Tech Springs
Tokico HP series Struts
Short ram air intake
Tsudo Axel Back Exhaust
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Originally posted by AliasJerkââ??¢:
Originally posted by RawBurt:
Please post up some details on what you are, and what it took to get there... I'm trying to learn all about it, so I can figure out which direction to go...
No BS please, ask yourself before responding to this thread... are you in engineering?
Judging from what I know about your rawburt, I think Mechianical Engineering is right up your alley.
I'm thinking the same thing, I've been exploring as many fields as I can, and so far mechanical seems most applicable.
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"Absolut Rara."
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Robert,
Just remember, the great thing about a mechanical engineering degree, is the process doesn't really teach you how to do a particular job, it teaches you how to think, and how to figure stuff out to make virtually anything mechanical work. I've always felt that someone with an ME degree has the broadest options of any other degree out there.
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Thanks Rara, thats a good thing to know when/ if going into it. 
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I have no life
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Originally posted by AliasJerkââ??¢:
Judging from what I know about your rawburt, I think Mechianical Engineering is right up your alley.
You mean the kid that takes EVERYTHING to Stazi?
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Current degree: Mechanical Designer
Degree: 2 year associates degree
Going for: Mechanical Engineer
Degree: Bachelors of Science M.E.
Originally posted by Stazi:
If you decide you want to do this better ready yourself for serious work. And unless you're good at math; specifically geometry, trigonometry, algebra and mathematical problem solving, you're hosed.
WORD!
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degree B.S. in Computer Engineering from Uconn in May 06
current job: unemployed 
I thought about switching to mechanical or electrical. I'm glad I didn't as I have too much experience with computers. it had a bit of everything (software/hardware) which was nice. Unfortuantely the demand for it doesn't seem to be that great in my area so I find myself applying for EE or IT jobs.
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