Money in Consulting?

<p>This kid I was talking to is saying how he did this program where he's getting 2 undergrad degrees in mechanical engineering and physics. When I heard the mechanical engineering part, I mentioned how one of my friends who will be earning his degree in mechanical engineering has a job offer that will give him many benefits and around a $58k salary.</p>

<p>When I told the kid this, he said "thats it!?" and he was telling me "lets just say its all about who you know" and apparently his dad does some kind of consulting? Idk, but the pay for this must be pretty impressive if it eclipses a 58k starting salary. I think the kid was telling me how he also plans on getting his MBA. I don't know.</p>