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PACE Career Narrative and Personal Introduction

While going through the process of the P.A.C.E. brainstorm I have learned more about what my strong suits are as well as what I need to work more on. The brainstorm process did not really guide me to any specific field because I already had a pretty good clue about what I wanted to do, but it did help confirm that I would fit in the field I want to go into. The field that I am interested in is engineering because I am a good problem solver and I enjoy finding out how things work. My ideal career goal is to become a mechanical engineer but if I end up switching to a different kind of engineering I would not be too surprised. Mechanical engineering interests me because I am good with numbers, good at solving problems, and enjoy learning how things work. One experience that I have had that has had a major influence on my career choice is a summer camp that I went to two summers ago where I went to KU for an engineering camp and I chose mechanical engineering to learn about. That experience has impacted me in a huge way and is …show more content…

However, the hard work you put in is rewarded by the money and benefits you get. The average starting salary for mechanical engineers is $60000, which is not too bad for the beginning of your career. The average salary for mechanical engineers in general is about $83000 while the top engineers can get paid up to $150000. The benefits you get from being a mechanical engineers include medical, dental and vision insurance; vacations; paid sick leave and holidays; and retirement benefits. Certain employers may also offer profit sharing, disability insurance, education assistance and flexible work hours. While mechanical engineering demands a lot out of a person, it does come with its perks, you can still live a comfortable lifestyle while providing for your

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