Pros And Cons Of Mechanical Engineering

Just like in any other job there are pros and cons. First pro of mechanical engineering is that there is high-level Salary. Being the designers of important equipment Mechanical engineers are paid a lot with an average annual income, according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statics, of 85,264$. Money isn 't everything in the world but this is an incentive. The second pro is that there is job flexibility, unlike a specialist who has no choice but to do one thing with their skill, mechanical engineers can work in a variety of industries including Mechatronics, aerospace, robotics, and manufacturing industries. I am very excited about this pro because I have interest in robotics and aerospace engineering. The final pro is that mechanical engineers …show more content…
To become an architect, as a student you have to work long hour that are comparable to professions in medicine and law. Architects have to study for a minimum of 8 years, which includes 5-year bachelor degree and 3 years of internship. The internship for architects is called IDP( Intern Development Program), and it is known to take more than three years with unbearable hours. This is the one big con I am going to have an actual problem on because I procrastinate enough to not get any work done. The second con is that architects have to worry about A.R.E( The Architect Registration Exam). The A.R.E is a total of 7 tests that requires long hours of study, these 7 test include all the things student have done in college and in their internship. The last con of being an Architect is that you have to worry about the economy. The construction industry depends on the economy, so when the economy is good and people are making money; new offices, restaurants, and malls are going to be built. But when the economy is doing bad, capital investment has to be cut, so some architects are cut in firms. What this means is that there isn 't a job security for …show more content…
Every project is different, so you’ll always be learning. This is great for me because I do get bored doing the same thing everyday so talking to new clients and starting new project will make it better. The second pro that you will be making a difference peoples life. There are variety of buildings that needs to be improved or built, architect build hospitals, design houses, and even design a park that helps the community. I like seeing amazing buildings around the city because it 's able to look good and function correctly. The third pro is that you get meet many people, from engineers to healthcare professionals. Architects have many clients that they get to work with, with these powerful clients like doctors and engineers they are able to build a strong