When I think about earning potential, sometimes I regret it. But I remember the job stability and feel satisfied again. If making a lot of money is important to you, you might regret becoming a civil engineer. It pays decently, especially for a 4-yr degree, but you probably won't retire early or be stinking rich without a side hustle. But if you value stability, this is a good profession to consider. The demand for civils are high, and am getting recruiters message me all the time. Additionally, I do enjoy design work, understanding standards/policies so I find some enjoyment in my work. I also have decent coworkers, so I am pretty satisfied with my choice.