Team 5: East Coast vs. West Coast business venture EGR403-03 Troy Hamilton: Organizer, Summarizer Craig Brown: Summarizer Daniel Husen: Techie Ben Logsdon: Techie
Type of Project Business Venture Financial Comparison
Scenario An entry level mechanical engineer is deciding whether to accept a job offer from an engineering firm based in the east coast or accept working in a west coast branch. A financial comparison between estimated salaries and costs of living will be evaluated. Factors of commuting expenses, housing options, average salary, etc. will be taken into consideration.
Resources Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH), 2008-09 Edition Bureau of Labor Statistics Real estate web sites University library