I was in electrical E and didn't like it.
Changed major to several health areas, didn't success because financial and didn't like them neither.
Gratuated in CS, worked in this area for more than 10 years, going from developer to consutant, then partial management (still partially development) and still not very happy.
Opened up my own (our own) group, and also small businesses, individual consulting, and didn't like it neither.
I like to drive nice cars, work on my cars any time I like and mess them up any time I want to, then spend the $$ to have the best mechanic to finish it up. Realistic?
Suggestions:
- Each area has it own headche but the E's headache seem to be "heavier" compair to the business and management I am partially doing now. maybe depend on the individual and environment you are in.
- It's bad everywhere now, if you are considering the demand (include salary, job availability, etc)
- If you are good (very good) as higher level of writing (which I am not), I would go toward business and management direction.
- Defense and government jobs? (since you said aerospace), I didn't like it beause those dot com million nare years ago. But if you have family and like a little more relax, a little more stable... I would go for it.
- At the end, you have to "also" consider what you enjoy to do. Do not pursue "salary only", although it is the major part of the decision.
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Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy
Just curious for ideas. I want out of my current job and am not necessarily in love with my current industry (aerospace). Not to mention that the local market sucks, no options = easy decision. There's also a degree of frustration with the treatment of engineers in general, it seems that they tend to be overworked, underpaid, and not appreciated. Obviously generalizing here but my experience does reflect this, and I've talked to many others who state that it is the status quo.
I'm basically trying to determine other fields that I might semi-qualify for given my experience. I'm a pretty recent college grad (spring 2008), BS in aerospace engineering with a business management minor. 3 years of aerospace industry experience, 20 months of project management experience with excellent references. I was late to go to school, so I have a strong background in construction, customer service, and management from past jobs. I'm not all that picky about what I do, but I enjoy working with people and leading a team.
Yes, I do realize the job market sucks, blah blah blah. This is probably more of a long term goal, but one I can start working towards. Of course, my employer could choose to accelerate it via our next round of layoffs coming in a few weeks.
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