ME for a Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturer. Salary: $50,000 

You're pretty unaware that you're making the least amount of money you can in your field because you don't have a whole lot of money problems. That's nice, but you are starting to feel a little bored. You're itching to move up in your career but realize that you're going to need a little more experience before that happens.

ME for a Machinery Manufacturer. Salary: $60,000 

You spend a lot of time on site checking the industrial machinery you've helped design. It's not necessarily a bad thing, but some days you'd like to just stay put and tinker at your desk. That's why you got into this industry in the first place, after all. Even though you sometimes pine for the days of those nuts and bolts, you're moving up (as is your pay grade).

ME for Transportation Equipment Manufacturer. Salary: $67,000 

You get to spend all day trying to find new ways to maximize the efficiency of a public transportation service almost everyone uses while decreasing its (fairly sizable) carbon footprint. You feel pretty confident in your job and you have a fun time doing it since you know you're helping the environment.

ME Manager for Architectural Services. Salary: $100,000 

Architecture is a competitive field to get into in the first place and you made it. Now you're in a management position. Frankly, you're killin' it. You often get to have the last word on designs for buildings and factories. Hardly anything stands in your way these days, and if you do start feeling stifled, you just go on vacation with all your money.

ME Manager and Researcher for Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturer. Salary: $121,000 

Not only are you in a management position, but you also get to do research and try to find the coolest new ways to build computers. Your job is like an endless carnival ride...well, for people who love engineering at least. You love the creative freedom and flexibility you have and you wouldn't change it for any job in the world.