It is! There are some advantages in working for a company none of your (non-industry) friends have heard of. You get to talk about your job and explain it with

It is! There are some advantages in working for a company none of your (non-industry) friends have heard of. You get to talk about your job and explain it without preconceived notions. Also, I feel I'm making an honest to god difference at work, I help people solve difficult problems that are critical for the health of broader society (utilities, transportation, government) that would be hard to solve elsewhere.