What Career Path Should I Choose?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around career choices in engineering, specifically comparing a job in electrical control panel design with a position as a Systems Engineer for air traffic control systems. Participants explore factors influencing career decisions, including personal interests and workplace dynamics.

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Main Points Raised

  • Freddy_Turnip presents two job offers and seeks advice on which career path to choose.
  • One participant notes the difficulty in advising without additional information regarding pay, advancement opportunities, and personal comfort with each job.
  • Freddy_Turnip later states they have accepted the electrical design job.
  • Another participant expresses a casual acknowledgment of this decision.
  • Freddy_Turnip subsequently shares that they were fired from the job due to standing up against bullying, highlighting workplace issues.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on which job is preferable, and the discussion reflects differing perspectives on career choices and workplace experiences.

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Limitations include a lack of detailed information about the job offers, such as specific pay scales, advancement potential, and personal preferences, which are crucial for making an informed decision.

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Hi,

I've been offered a job that involves the design of electrical control panels. I can get involved with the wiring, installation, design, and software right up to the project management. However I've also bee offered a job as a Systems Engineer for air traffic control systems - I don't know which one would be better for me... What do you advise...?

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It's difficult to give an answer without a lot more information. What are the respective pays, room for advancement, 'comfort' of each job, etc. I myself find the first one more interesting but I can't suggest it to you since I have no information about you.
 
I've taken the first job, the electrical one.
 
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er... i got sacked / fired today. I stood up to the bullying i was subject to - and this proved to be unacceptable. No employment rights until one year in the job so they will just pick some nodding yes man.
 

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