Career questions tagged industrial-control-sytems
Career path advice, i feel stuck as a Computer Engineering graduate.?
Hello, i am in BOTSWANA, recently graduated with a BEng Honours in Computer engineering degree and now i don't know what to do next. i was looking to progress on a field which won't make me feel like an imposter as a comp engineer. i don't want to feel like i abandoned my field to hope onto other professions like telecoms, networking and IT fields which seem to be for comp science or IT graduates. The internet suggest that the usual path is along the embedded systems which i find really interesting and makes sense for my field, i want to be unique and true to my profession. i believe i studied Comp Engineering for a reason. now I'm at a crossroad, i don't know much about the industry's employability. demand for embedded professionals or even if it's worth it. i am limited in the following ways: - financially (currently unemployed) - location (Botswana does seem to have any offers/ need for comp engineers) - information (i don't know the realistic review of the field, sounds excited from theory) i have narrowed down my other possible options 1. Embedded hardware/software/systems 2. Cloud Engineering 3. ICS (Industrial Control Systems) security 4. someone recommended ITIL certs Finding a job is difficult so i don't have cashflow to afford things which is the major thing affecting my choice. most suggest cloud because it's easier to get into though I think it's too congested just like cyber security. embedded seems rightful but it's expensive to even start. Other fields make me feel like an imposter to Comp Science professionals. What i thought i wanted was to be unique, to create and design/ make custom electronic at a hardware/firmware level. i already have friend in electrical, web dev, coding, mechanical. i want to have a firm and recognised stance in my field. Perhaps im asking the wrong questions, perhaps i have analysis paralysis, or im overthinking things. maybe i should do what pays bills instead. Any advice would be appreciated, maybe I could reach clarity. Thank you
