Graduated from a local uni with a Mech Eng degree, and specialisation in Offshore Oil & Gas Tech a few years back...

Tried out the banking and finance industry for the 1st year, and realised it's not what I really want in life - Pay was good (if you get commission); but long working hours. You have to work for it.

Currently in the O&G industry as an engineer for slightly > 2 years already, and I'm taking my Masters in Offshore Tech...

I can't say that my salary is very good (> S$50k p.a.) with just 2 years of experience in the O&G industry, as compared to my friends who are in the public sectors or banking and finance industry...

But I can say that I definitely have more work life balance and time to do whatever I want after work... so there's really nothing much to complain about...