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Thanks for the advice! I've considered data science and even did an internship at a startup in Toronto, but I didn't find the work as enjoyable. >surround your

by Pingk 3y ago

Thanks for the advice! I've considered data science and even did an internship at a startup in Toronto, but I didn't find the work as enjoyable. >surround yourself with smart, hardworking people This is honestly the #1 reason I haven't moved yet, I've never worked anywhere with so many knowledgeable people willing to share their experience. I can't go into details but the learning opportunities I've had this year have been way beyond what I could get somewhere else. While some people might think I'm making a mistake, I'm willing to take the monetary inconvenience for a bit longer if I can use that knowledge wherever I go next.

rahimnathwani 3y ago
Thanks for the additional context. A few final thoughts: - even if you stay in cybersecurity forever, I'd guess that increasing your software engineering capability is worth some amount of effort - the knowledge can help you in the job, and in an interview, but in most cases it's your CV that gets you the interview; someone reading your CV will likely look at your past accomplishments, so it would be good if those learning opportunities also allow you to have some impact