Next Career Move
Next Career Move
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Hello. I have been developing embedded systems for the past 15 years, the last 5 of which have been for the same manufacturer of control systems for the converting industry. While I enjoy my present position, I am wondering if there is some sort of next career move that I should be making in order to improve myself and grow professionally. The job market for embedded systems developers is actually quite small in my geographical area, and I have recently been considering whether it would be worthwhile to move to hotter job markets such as San Diego or Phoenix.
I am in my mid-thirties, possess an associate degree, have a young family, and make an average salary for my current position. I do not wish to make any hasty decisions and make some sort of career move that ends up not working out. However, I do not want to pass up on opportunities either just because I am too conservative in my career decisions.
What would you do if you were in my shoes?
I am in my mid-thirties, possess an associate degree, have a young family, and make an average salary for my current position. I do not wish to make any hasty decisions and make some sort of career move that ends up not working out. However, I do not want to pass up on opportunities either just because I am too conservative in my career decisions.
What would you do if you were in my shoes?





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With 3 young kids, it will be quite challenging, but not impossible, to obtain a bachelors degree in engineering from a school such as Arizona State University. Will my pay rise upon completion of the degree? I do not expect it to, but it may make it easier to obtain an engineering position with a different company.
To any younger people who may be reading this thread, I would suggest that you obtain as much education as you can before you are tied down with family responsibilities. That way, you will not find yourself in the quagmire that I am in.
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TTFN
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Keep in mind that in highly populated areas, you are going to see PLENTY of competition. All of whom will be wielding BS degrees from BS schools.
"Formal education is a weapon, whose effect depends on who holds it in his hands and at whom it is aimed." ~ Joseph Stalin
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Make sure your wife is on board with any career moves.
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TTFN
I can do absolutely anything. I'm an expert!
FAQ731-376: Eng-Tips.com Forum Policies forum1529: Translation Assistance for Engineers
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"Formal education is a weapon, whose effect depends on who holds it in his hands and at whom it is aimed." ~ Joseph Stalin
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(I'm now done producing amusement. Please, carry on.)
"Formal education is a weapon, whose effect depends on who holds it in his hands and at whom it is aimed." ~ Joseph Stalin
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What is Engineering anyway: FAQ1088-1484: In layman terms, what is "engineering"?