#CareerAdvice #NetworkEngineering #SoftwareEngineering
Hey everyone! 🌟 I need some help deciding between pursuing a pathway in Network Engineering or Software Engineering for my upcoming internship. I’ve got two offers on the table and I’m torn between the two. Here’s a little breakdown:
🔹 Network Engineering:
– Working with IT systems and security
– Getting hands-on experience with Linux
– Potential to earn CompTIA certifications
🔹 Software Engineering:
– Maintaining a website with JavaScript libraries
– Focus on front-end development with collaboration on backend projects
– Opportunity to explore React, Nextjs, and other libraries
I know both fields have great career prospects, but I can only choose one concentration. Any advice or insights to help me make a decision? What would you choose and why?
Personally, I think it ultimately comes down to your interests and career goals. If you enjoy problem-solving and hardware-related tasks, Network Engineering could be a great fit. On the other hand, if you thrive on creativity and building interactive applications, Software Engineering might be the way to go. Consider where your passions lie and where you see yourself growing the most in the future. Good luck with your decision! 🚀💻
there is more future in network engineering than software.
I had the same issue.
I decided on software, so I did a 3 year long apprenticeship (pretty normal in my country).
It’s fun, but the Hardware/ Network side of stuff is also interesting, so I switched careers within 1 year after graduation.
Now I do DevOps a little bit coding here, a little bit infrastructure there. Basically I do both now.
Seems easy right?
It’s is,when your hobby becomes your job.
since my apprenticeship started I learned a lot in both fields. But to keep up with work tasks, I did the additional learning in my spare time.
My recommendation is, begin with the part that seems better for you
Software Engineering has more promise. Yes – everything has to run on top of networks but there is a limited pool of network engineering positions whereas software engineering has more opportunities. Even network engineers are becoming more like software engineers at my shop.
SWE all day. Higher salary. More job opportunities.
Learn how to become a SWE. Spend some time as a developer and look for more opportunities to work on cloud infrastructure. Look to eventually transition to a devops or cloud engineer role. By then you’re developing and likely work a decent amount with networking. You get the best of both worlds.