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Career Change at 40: 16 Years in Embedded Firmware, Seeking Growth Advice

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Career Counsellor - Answered on Nov 21, 2024

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Question by Gir on Nov 15, 2024Hindi

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I have a total of 16 years of experience in embedded firmware development, with my current package being ?34 lakhs per year. I have been working at a product-based MNC for the past 10 years, and throughout my career, I have switched companies thrice. My current role is as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in software touch technology. I would like your advice on whether it would be beneficial for me to consider changing my company at this stage of my career. Additionally, I am seeking your recommendations on any specific programming languages or skills that could facilitate further growth in my field. Thank you for your guidance and support.

Ans: If work atmosphere is bad you change 10 times, no issue. But for small financial gain don't switch again and again. A rolling stone gathers no moss. You can go for a certificate course in AI&ML. Because in coming days and years these two things will dominate the market. Know MATLAB thoroughly. Just follow me. MAY GOD BLESS YOU. Professor..............:)

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I have a total of 16 years of experience in embedded firmware development, with my current package being ?34 lakhs per year. I have been working at a product-based MNC for the past 10 years, and throughout my career, I have switched companies thrice. My current role is as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in software touch technology. I would like your advice on whether it would be beneficial for me to consider changing my company at this stage of my career. Additionally, I am seeking your recommendations on any specific programming languages or skills that could facilitate further growth in my field. Thank you for your guidance and support.

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If you feel you are stagnated you can definitely look for internal jobs before going outside the firm. If you are happy with the culture, firm and people then try for internal options. External jobs should be the last premise if nothing has worked at all for you.

I am not sure what SME you are into. But you can definitely look at pursuing certifications in combinations of domain and technology which is very much in demand. Do some research of the industry and skill you are in and work towards it.

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Hi, I am 28, living in Kolkata (hometown) currently working in MNC as Automation engineer for 4+ years of experience. I earn a decent salary and work life balance is great. But I have some questions which concerns me. Firstly most of my friends have switched jobs and have been earning twice as my current salary. Should I also try to switch companies every 5years like most of my friends do? Or under what conditions should I prefer to switch companies? Is it bad if I stay in a company for more than 5years? Secondly I have automation skills but in future should I master the skills what I have learned or should I switch my career to development skills cause I have no idea for how long my automation skills will survive in future of IT industry.

Ans: No. A rolling stone gathers no moss. Yes, there are people who spent 30-35 years in a company. If you switch you need to adjust with the new atmosphere. In IT industry always keep yourself updated. Go for online good certification course of AI & ML. That will be beneficial. Best of luck. Just follow me. GOD BLESS YOU. Professor.....................:)

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