[redgolum]

My point was for a high school senior today, I would not recommend engineering. If they can hack it, law would be a better shot. The jobs are just not there right now.

In chemical engineering, there has been little job growth since the early 90's. The new hires today are replacing the retiree's from yesterday for the most part. This might pick up in the years ahead, but face it, if you don't have an industrial base you don't need engineers.

[1rudeboy]

If they can hack it, law would be a better shot.

I am mystified why people think that law is a good field to pursue. The problems you describe all exist in law as well, and the hours are worse.