Hey there, fellow adventurers in the world of engineering. Grab a comfy seat and a cup of your favorite brew because today, I’m going to tell you why I decided to switch jobs. If you’re curious about making a move, stick around.
After I graduated college, I started work immediately with a company that is relatively new to my city. It was a good job, and I learned a lot, but after a year there I moved to a different/bigger company, and here’s why:
Flexibility
First things first, let’s talk about the power of flexibility. Remember those times when you wanted to escape the cubicle farm and take your laptop to a cozy cafe, or maybe even work while soaking up some sunshine in the park? Well, guess what? I was there too! While I appreciated the structure of a traditional 9-to-5 job, I couldn’t shake the desire to have a little more say in when and where I worked.
While young engineers—like myself—need to have close rapport and mentors to grow. I think this doesn’t have to come at the price of a rigid schedule with a fixed location.
Bigger/More Projects
With a bigger company comes bigger projects. Although both big and small companies have their advantages, after working for both I think I prefer bigger companies. Bigger companies offer an opportunity to collaborate with a diverse range of professionals, each with their own unique perspective and skill set. The scale of projects is often grander, allowing for a deeper impact on a larger stage.
Taking the Leap
So, after much contemplation, I gathered up my courage and leaped. I decided to bid adieu to my cozy cubicle and embrace the exciting unknown of a bigger company that also offered the sweet promise of flexibility. Despite a small negative change in pay and benefits, I think this change helps me get closer to my ultimate goal of becoming an expert at what I do.
Suzie Key Tima 
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