I’ll have both a B.S. and M.S. at a top 4 university (for MechE). I have held product design internships and worked at the top companies, but I can’t help but feel that: - product design and mechanical engineering roles are almost never as glamorous as they seem (You don’t ~really~ get to come up with product designs, you just make make models/drawings/TAs/etc) - pay is significantly lower compared to other fields with equal experience (ie software or data science) - hours tend to be longer than other positions - Any reputable MechE job tends to be in south bay (not exciting for someone entering mid 20s) I genuinely love some of the work I’ve done during my schooling and at some of my internships. But I am still doubtful that this is the best career path for me. I am highly considering a data/software bootcamp or another means of pivoting. Given that data/programming were some of my favorite parts of the mechanical engineering work I’ve done, it seems reasonable albeit challenging. Has anyone else made a similar decision? Any advice from those on either side? TC: previously $45/hr @internship
You'll be fine, just learn LRU Cache and Trapping Rainwater.
Rain water 1 or 2?
Nothing wrong with trying a code boot amp. Worst case you become more smart in tech and stay with ME
OP, what’d you end up doing? Btw, Square and Lyft are in the city. Google now has a PD role in Chicago if you’re willing to move to a LCOL city and feel “rich”.
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What is confusing you? :)