Gil37 t1_j5zl6ln wrote on January 26, 2023 at 5:46 PM

If you're interested in software engineering, don't decide not to persue just because lots of others are doing the same. It's a broad field, and you can get more unique experience / training that will make you more valuable. There's a big difference between a guy adding buttons to a gui and a guy interfacing with robotics. Also, anything involving automation will be big.

SELECTaerial t1_j5zt757 wrote on January 26, 2023 at 6:35 PM

There’s also the whole data side of engineering

ShiftySam t1_j6019k8 wrote on January 26, 2023 at 7:25 PM

This. Data engineering is growing rapidly

Gil37 t1_j6064k3 wrote on January 26, 2023 at 7:56 PM

Absolutely! Forgot to mention that 😅

RoundCollection4196 t1_j62fmb1 wrote on January 27, 2023 at 5:49 AM

is there any job in that field that doesn't require just sitting behind a computer all day? I'm doing comp sci but now realize i hate the idea of a desk job and programming all day.

I once saw a government data science job that required some field work to collect data and study reef and coral systems for conservation. But it's rare to see jobs like that on the job boards.

Gil37 t1_j62jmqn wrote on January 27, 2023 at 6:34 AM

That was honestly one of my original reserves, but i later realized that you should just do what you're passionate about, cause anything else will suck in the long term. I get to work in a big lab as well as assembly line with all the tools, electronics and machinery that i need (industrial mfg), and for me i feel right at home. Sure most of my work is in front of my pc, but I get plenty enough movement from machine to machine to keep me happy. If being outdoors and getting awesome scenery is important to you, then you should seek it out.