<human>: Can you succinctly summarize the text in 1-3 sentences?

I'm trying to avoid legal/accounting advice specifically, if/when it comes to that I'll find a lawyer or accountant.

   I'm wondering if any redditors out there have started their own company, how the process it went, what skills need to be learned, challenges faced, etc. I have a job offer as a engineering consultant, and for various reasons I'm looking into forming an LLC (limited liability company). The big reason is to protect my personal assets from legal action. This will be my first job out of college, so I'm trying to make sure everything runs smoothly.

   Other reasons I'm considering it are for tax benefits, potential deductions since I'll be consulting out of state so I have to find temporary housing, etc. I have looked into what it takes to file an LLC, and most of it is pretty straight forward. However, things like finding a statutory agent, filing taxes as a company or as an individual, general accounting, etc. I'm currently at a loss with. Should I push forward, abandon the idea, retain a lawyer, are there success stories, failures, etc. out there? I'd like to hear anyone's experiences with this sort of thing.

(I am continuing to do research, but other people's POV can be beneficial)
<bot>: Looking into setting up an LLC due to my first engineering job, want some insight into the process as I'm getting a bit overwhelmed.