How to make it big in engineering

[justinlj]

just wondering how u guys consider if an engineer is successful or not?

for example,

- come up with the next big invention in technology?
- inspire the younger generation with your area of work?
- make meaningful contribution to the society?
- setting up a successful tech/engineering company?
- do consulting?

 

[xxChrisxx]

How to make it 'big'? It isn't showbusiness.

'Success' is purely subjective.

 

[apostrophe]

well you could in my opinion you could "make it big" by

a) making a lot of $$,

b) helping a lot of people

c)effectively work in a team to overcome obstacles that could not otherwise be solved

 

[blimkie.k]

I would consider all of the things you listed as things that would make an engineer successful. I am working towards becoming an engineer eventually.

In my opinion being a successful engineer would be getting your degree, then the proper work experience and obtaining a P.Eng license. Then you can actually call yourself an engineer. After that I would consider one a successful engineer if they are holding a position in the field of engineering and making enough money to support oneself or a family.

If you want to make it "big" you better start working hard now and probably launch your own company. On average a professional engineers salary is usually pretty damn good but I wouldn't consider it "making it big".