2006-09-17 14:46:34 · 10 answers · asked by mucho 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Only if they are as ethically challenged as most lawyers.
2006-09-17 14:54:22 · answer #1 · answered by beckychr007 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The success of every career is directly affected by your level of passion for your craft. I know many lawyers that barely make a living wage. They faked their way through law school, passed the bar by the skin of their teeth, and then dred going into work every day. I also know many software engineers who lied on their resume to get the job and now they go to work and flim-flam around for a week or so until the boss discovers that they really don't know what they are doing- and then they go on to the next job.
So to make a simpler explanation, Either career can have a greater earning potential than the other.
2006-09-17 21:51:51 · answer #2 · answered by Joe K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's possible, but not for the majority.
Some soft. engineers can pull $110k, whereas some lawyers can be under $100k in an averaged sized metro area. It's not the typical case though. Even within the field of law, lawyers can vary based on what they do. Lawyers can get a boost if they have their own practice, build a name, and charge premium rates.
2006-09-17 21:49:11 · answer #3 · answered by BiBJ 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Recruiter - and yes they can. SWE's can make around 120 to 150K in some parts of the country, once they have several years of experience and are leading a group. I would get into .Net development - that is the biggest niche.
2006-09-17 22:17:37 · answer #4 · answered by ggirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
both are all over the map in salary.
If the software engineer gets into sales for a large company he or she can probably make more. .. r
e; H. Ross Perot et. al.
2006-09-17 21:56:53 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I think lawyers make a little more.
2006-09-17 21:48:35 · answer #6 · answered by Shannon T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you bet they can! A friend of mine made 7 million dollars off a program he wrote!
2006-09-17 21:50:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ummm yeah....come up with something people can't do without and you'll find yourself rich (Bill Gates)
2006-09-17 21:49:03 · answer #8 · answered by Ruth Less RN 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-09-17 21:48:57 · answer #9 · answered by steve 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-09-17 21:48:43 · answer #10 · answered by Traveler 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋