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Re: Looking For Advice on a "Major" Decision
Jamie,
I too, like Al, went through a EET program some 30+ years ago. Once I graduated, I went to work for a tiny little company, GE. You might have heard of them. (Yes, "tiny" is a joke.) The pay, while not being huge, was sufficient.
The best part was, I was challenged every day. I was able to use my skills on both electronic and mechanical systems. That is something that made the job VERY enjoyable.
I now work in a related field, but has NOTHING to do with my original degree. I now administrate and manage and maintain the computer systems (servers, workstations, archives etc.) for the Cardiology Dept. for Kaiser in northern California. Again, I am challenged every day and it is work that is interesting.
The key is, and Al mentioned this, do what you really like to do! You will find that the money really is not the key. It is nice, but trust me, if the work you do is not enjoyable, no amount of money can make it worth it.
Choose the field that brings you the most satisfaction.
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