We all make mistakes but some of them follow us for the rest of our lives. Career mistakes are considered one of the worst because they require a big sacrifice to get out of them. If you have chosen the wrong career or are stuck somewhere wrong, you will regret it every day.
After all, we spend most of the time of the day at work, and we have to work most days until we die. This article has discussed some of the most common mistakes made by electrical engineers you should avoid.
Choosing the Wrong Career
Electrical engineering is not everyone’s cup of tea. You should only join this profession if you like this field. If you were forced into it, you would barely survive every day. If you do somehow manage to settle in a company, you won’t be able to excel in your career.
Make sure you look for where your passion lies and follow it. Don’t look for something that pays high. If you are good at it, you can make good money in any field.
Just Relying on the Degree
College doesn’t prepare us for professional life. There is a big difference between what we are taught in schools and what we are required to do at jobs. You will learn a great deal during your education, but it will take some time before you can settle into the professional world.
You should do your studies and certifications to increase your knowledge and skills. For example, you should know about Simodrive and its application even if it wasn’t taught in school. Furthermore, get admission in some short courses to build practical skills.
Starting with the Wrong Job
You should look for a job that is actually relevant to your field. Getting into the wrong field at the beginning of your career could affect your whole life. Make sure you look for a job that has a good work culture and offers good career options.
If you feel like it’s sucking the life out of you, leave it and look for another job. You need a good start that will open doors to many new opportunities.
Prioritizing Money at the Beginning
You should not focus on earning money at the beginning of your career. It’s the time to learn as much as you can. If a good and difficult workplace is asking you to work for them for free and another bad company is paying you, it’s wise to prefer the first one.
Your growth would be much faster and you will get much higher with a good workplace. It would be very difficult to make more money and excel in your career if you start in a bad company.
Studying an Unrelated Degree
Many electrical engineers get the idea of studying after graduation. While there is no problem in increasing your knowledge, many of them end up picking a field that is irrelevant to their expertise.
If you are to study further, be sure to clearly write down your career goals first and see how a higher degree will help you in it.
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Stephanie Braga
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