Questions about other professional salaries vs. investment banking

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iBankers make good money, but 80 hour weeks are the norm. I did undergrad as a mech engr, worked in the field, and switched to finance. I recommend moving into iBanking now - it will help get you into a solid MBA program in a few years when you realize that's the best way to go.

If you want to make any substantial money in the future, an MBA is a necessity.

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I've been thinking about getting a master's in computer science and then an MBA. My work will pay for my master's in computer science.

Why did you decide to switch to finance? Because of the money or the work you were doing?