GroovyTaco
GroovyTaco

Low pay

I'm at a service company working with ETL. I joined here during the pandemic in October 20 due to job necessity. I'm a mechanical engineer and was doing well before this and was planning masters abroad . As I'm away from mech for more than 2Y now can't start again and what I'm doing is not good either and considering growth. I earn below 30k. Even if I switch it won't make much difference. Is it all over for me? Can't make it in life anymore? I'll be 27 in a few months.

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QuirkyPotato
QuirkyPotato

ETL is a good base to jump to analytics-->Analyst --> product role. With each jump you will get a hike in salary and responsibility to solve a core problem and create an impact.

And since your base pay is currently low, your absolute jumps can be high, conditional on your upskilling.

My advise will be to leave your past behind. No point dwelling over things you can't change. Have a forward looking approach on what skill sets you need to build and just start taking one step at a time.

FluffyPotato
FluffyPotato

Is it also possible for automation tester to go to analyst position after a switch ??

QuirkyPotato
QuirkyPotato

Analyst is a very generic starting role. You just need to show a good analytical aptitude and problem solving skills in your interviews.

GigglyPotato
GigglyPotato
Slice20mo

Yes you still can, you're just off by fee years

GigglyPotato
GigglyPotato
Slice20mo

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