<p>So I have the opportunity to pick between majoring in Finance or some type of Engineering (either Mechanical or Industrial) at the University of Pittsburgh. I am very interested in both so that is not the problem. Working in something like venture capital, investment banking, private equity, or S&T all interest me, but these jobs are very draining with the long hours (Engineers can go into fields like this but Finance majors would have a hard time going into an Engineering field). With that said, which profession usually makes more $ and allows for a better lifestyle? I'm hoping to work for a few years and then go back and get my MBA from a top school. I've been doing a lot of research on the topic and have seen a lot of conflicting opinions such as "Engineering has better starting salaries but a Finance major's salary will surpass that of an Eng," or "Engineers have to work much, much harder for lower GPAs," which would possibly hurt my chances at getting into a top MBA. Also, I've read that engineers are disposable; they complete a project and then are let go. Is there as much potential for advancement in Engineering as there is in Finance? Sorry for the long-winded question, any insight would be very much appreciated! </p>
<p>“I’m hoping to work for a few years and then go back and get my MBA from a top school” this makes your decision a moot point, as the MBA surpasses both salaries</p>
<p>“Engineers have to work much, much harder for lower GPAs,” this is true.</p>
<p>“Also, I’ve read that engineers are disposable; they complete a project and then are let go.”
only if you are a contractor. this wont be a problem if you get a job at an R&D department and make yourself useful.</p>
<p>" Is there as much potential for advancement in Engineering as there is in Finance?" not really, but it depends on your job position. im sure they’re many engineering CEO’s. </p>
<p>"(Engineers can go into fields like this but Finance majors would have a hard time going into an Engineering field)." true, but really, who would pay an engineer more than an actual finance major?in the long run it may cost the company more in lost revenue if the average engineer doesn’t know what too do when he encounters a problem that he was not trained to deal with, when an average finance major should be able too do it with ease.</p>
<p>in my opinion, go finance and MBA, no need to kill yourself and possibly lose a spot in an MBA program for/because of bad grades. I, personally am planning to do a liberal art (most likely political science) , then law school/med school/Business school.</p>
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<p>Disposable, I love it! The secret is never to finish any project. </p>
<p>We come in 4 packs behind the glass at the drugstore right there with the razor blades. You have to get a clerk to open the case though. </p>