Did anyone try Moving from engineering role to sales/ presales role and then back to engineering role... Is is sheer wastage of time or this experience really helps...which stream is better ?
Why do you want to make those transitions? In both roles there will be learning curve by switching roles you will behind those who already advanced their career by starting and staying in that role.
I had to move to presales due to some personal conditions i had to work from certain location where I did not have any other option but as soon as things become under control I switched back to engg role and you are right I lost time but I learned few good things
It's totally up to you, how fast you learn, etc... I am sure there are many engineers with same total yoe but are less skillful/experienced than you
Was engineer that moved into sales. It’s a different game - Micro to Macro. Also a good experience if you want to build a company. You get to see the customer/market drivers for what engineering builds.
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