I got a bachelors in electrical engineering in 1969. After joining a government organisation, and working for them for a year in the states, i went overseas. Even though i was merely a 'working level' engineer (not a highly paid manager), i managed to save enough dosh in 2 years overseas to buy a house in the D.C. area, when i returned in 1971. Since then, i have lived in 14 countries, using my engineering skills, and enjoying nearly every minute. After i returned from overseas, i managed engineering contracts mostly in the states. When i got a little ahead financially, i would buy a block of stock for my retirement. Without my engineering know-how, i would not have been able to do any of that, because i wouldn't have known how.
Currently, i consult in satellite communications. I have two clients currently - both in Puerto Rico. Fortunately, i speak a little Spanish, which is very useful when i'm "on the ground" on the island. I interviewed 5 different groups of people [in 5 different professions], before i decided upon engineering as a career. I think i made the right shoice. Best of luck. Cheers.