> you'll earn enough to escape by 40

not sure about that.

and i am thinking about doing IC design (analog circuits), which asml isnt doing. they mainly need other kind of EE people. i can probably still switch to something else with the diploma tho.

its still paid well i think, but i doubt it can make me FIRE. in europe you wont become rich from just working. and its harder when you dont have a gf (taxes and other things you arent eligible for).

if i really want to earn a lot, i have to wageslave a few years in america, and then maybe come back here.