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Why do engineers make so little in the UK?
The reason that pay is depressed in the UK is that the supply of engineering graduates is excessive, owing to a nasty little game the universities, businesses and the Institutes play. All 3 benefit from an excessive number of graduates, so they keep claiming there is a shortage of engineers.
Is engineering a respectable job?
Well, being one of the most sought after professions in India and around the world, a career in engineering gives immense job satisfaction if you have the flair for it.
Why engineers are not well paid?
While a new college engineering graduate may have broad skills, an engineer with 5 years experience has very narrow skills that tend be applicable at the company they work for. This creates microeconomic incentives for each company to minimize the salary increases for engineers.
Are engineers rich UK?
Engineering is a highly rewarding career in UK. According to relevant estimation, Engineers are ranked among the top five employees who earn most in UK. On average, the annual salary for an engineer in UK is around £50,000.
Is engineering a good career UK?
Using principles of science, technology and maths, engineers can find themselves performing a wide variety of jobs. With an average starting salary of £26,536 – higher than most graduate careers – and a shortage of engineers in the UK, there’s never been a better time to kick-start your engineering career.
Is engineering seen as a good career in the UK?
Engineering isn’t seen as a profession in the UK. Finally, I have watched many people scramble to get away from the technical side of engineering into management and sales for more money,prestige and often less responsibility. No can to carry when things go wrong.
Should the status of Professional Engineers and technicians be protected?
It is upon such recognition that the status of professional engineers and technicians must rest. These professional titles are fully protected under law by means of the Engineering Council’s Royal Charter and Bye-laws; further legislation is thus unnecessary.
Should the Engineering Council regulate the use of common engineering terms?
Seeking to regulate or legislate on the use of a now common term is recognised by the Engineering Council as totally impractical.
Are engineering titles recognised in the EU?
Through the European Directive on the Recognition of Professional Qualifications 2005, they are also recognised throughout the European Union. More generally, as a benchmark standard, the titles have a world-wide currency. The words engineer and engineering have both been in common use for centuries in the UK.