Senoir/Lead Engineer, possibly transitioning to be a residential remodeler and small construction projects. I just enjoy it more than writing software now.
I’ve learned that not the best engineers or the smartest engineers get promoted. I’ve given up on trying to get a promotion and just self promote or self raises by moving companies.
Took a year off and have been trying to get a job for the last 3 months. It’s been crazy. I’ve applied to over 50 jobs and have only got a few interviews.
Learn to trade. Trade stocks, options, or futures. Just pick one and get good at it. It takes 2-4 yrs to be profitable due to needed behavior changes and knowledge and experience needed.
ha! I just remembered a anecdote of a friend, many years ago, telling me that he suspected that his internet was not working properly because perhaps the ethernet cable to his computer was to tight in a part of the installation. I remember I teased him by saying: Ah, sure, in fact, if you press well enough the cable the kilobytes are gonna start accumulating and the cable will might eventually explode! (like a hose)
It just depends but they usually are very prompt with replies. Did you apply for something and are waiting to hear back? It's probably the recruiter that will reach back out but I'd be happy to ping someone for you if you're in a time crunch for an answer.
