Unsure about which path to follow with my career /u/IndependentPudding85 CSCQ protests reddit

Hi everyone! I recently got my first job as a software engineer before even graduating (which I’m really proud of), and it’s in the cybersecurity sector, specifically working with encryptors and with c++. The role has been a fantastic learning experience so far, but I’ve realized that this field, while interesting, also think maybe isn’t exactly what I’m most passionate about.

I’ve always been more drawn to areas like embedded systems or IoT. While it is true that working with encryptors touches on embedded systems to some extent, but not in the way I’d envisioned. This has left me wondering: should I stick with cybersecurity, as it seems to offer a lot of job opportunities, or try to pivot toward embedded/IoT, which aligns more with my interests?

There are a couple of key factors influencing my decision:

Employability: My priority is to ensure I have broad and stable career opportunities in the future.

Remote Work: My current role doesn’t allow for remote work, and having that flexibility is something I really value.

I’d love to hear your thoughts. Does it make sense to stay in cybersecurity and build a strong foundation in, which I think, is a high-demand field, or should I start looking for opportunities in embedded/IoT early on? How do you see the job market for embedded/IoT compared to cybersecurity, especially in terms of employability and remote work options?

Thanks for reading, and I’d really appreciate any advice!

Hi everyone! I recently got my first job as a software engineer before even graduating (which I’m really proud of), and it’s in the cybersecurity sector, specifically working with encryptors and with c++. The role has been a fantastic learning experience so far, but I’ve realized that this field, while interesting, also think maybe isn’t exactly what I’m most passionate about.

I’ve always been more drawn to areas like embedded systems or IoT. While it is true that working with encryptors touches on embedded systems to some extent, but not in the way I’d envisioned. This has left me wondering: should I stick with cybersecurity, as it seems to offer a lot of job opportunities, or try to pivot toward embedded/IoT, which aligns more with my interests?

There are a couple of key factors influencing my decision:

Employability: My priority is to ensure I have broad and stable career opportunities in the future.

Remote Work: My current role doesn’t allow for remote work, and having that flexibility is something I really value.

I’d love to hear your thoughts. Does it make sense to stay in cybersecurity and build a strong foundation in, which I think, is a high-demand field, or should I start looking for opportunities in embedded/IoT early on? How do you see the job market for embedded/IoT compared to cybersecurity, especially in terms of employability and remote work options?

Thanks for reading, and I’d really appreciate any advice!