How difficult is it being an engineer?

I got my Mechanical Engineering degree in 1990 and went into the Oil & Gas industry. I've been employed as a Mechanical Engineer since then. Getting the degree was a challenge. It is tougher than other majors. There were about six more hours of credits required than for other degrees and there was a lot of homework. I recall spending about 2-3 hours on homework for every hour I was in class. The extra work paid off and I have enjoyed my career in Oil & Gas. The important thing for me was to follow through after school. I spent a lot of time reading and studying material that will help further my career. I too was good at Math and Science when I was in high school and those were the subjects I liked the most. Engineering was a good fit for me. When I was in my 40's I realized I had missed something by not getting more of an education in liberal arts; so, I have spent my free time reading the classics in History, World Literature, Political Science, Theology and other subjects. As you mature in your career, you will find that being well rounded can be helpful. Good luck & I hope you enjoy whatever decision you make.

From 1 to 10 I give it a 7 because there are task that are complex and takes time but can be solved just need to be patient and take your time

The coursework to become a Mechanical Engineer (or any other kind of engineer) is challenging. The areas of study are fascinating, so if you have a general interest in science, you should enjoy them. Mathematics is the language of Engineering. Work in that area is certainly rigorous as you work your way through 4-5 courses in Calculus. You'll get plenty of practice using math with your other courses.

Not everyone has what it takes to get a degree in engineering, but as long as your go in interested, and are willing to work hard, you'll make it.

Eventually, you'll get out of college and will be looking for job. New engineering graduates have no difficulty in that department. You'll have your pick of about any industry. And the starting salary is usually twice what non-science graduates are able to obtain. Plus, working as an engineer is always enjoyable. I've never gotten tired of it.

I graduated in mechanical engineering in 2002 and have been working in it ever since. You are correct, it is an intense course of study but in my experience has been well worth it. Mechanical engineering is a fairly broad field so the courses vary widely. With that being said, I loved some courses and performed well in them as a result and other courses were a chore with the subsequent drop in performance in them (sometimes you just need to tough some classes out). All in all, I love my career, it has been very rewarding. I have been able to steer my career towards my interests which helps with overall satisfaction. I have never had difficulty finding a rewarding career, both emotionally and economically. I highly recommend it.

Difficulty is relative. Personally I found the flowing courses challenging. Call II, Differential equations, Thermodynamics, and Controls.