Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi junior it's better to find out your passion during course of study and internship. You will know if you dread all the technical calculations or enjoy & can master them.\

Anything do without passion, give you 5 years you will find it a dread.

Paywise, huge difference among companies. I will say after 5-8 years possible to hit 6-figure annual even as engineer level due to high bonus in this industry (~16-18 mths total is not uncommon). If you hit manager level, then confirm 6-figure.