Ask HN: Anyone switched from software to physical world engineering?

Re:Ask HN: Anyone switched from software to physical world e... by gpi on Thursday September 25, 2025 @11:52AM (#45374337)

Transitioning to civil. There's a lot more laws, discipline and regulations involved as opposed to tech.

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Re:Ask HN: Anyone switched from software to physical world e... by Poomba on Thursday September 25, 2025 @12:10PM (#45374643)

But lower pay right?

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Re:Ask HN: Anyone switched from software to physical world e... by pesfandiar on Thursday September 25, 2025 @12:13PM (#45374699)

For sure. The engineering jobs typically have a lower pay and you'd have to start out as a junior, so higher income won't be a reason for the switch.

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Re:Ask HN: Anyone switched from software to physical world e... by gpi on Thursday September 25, 2025 @02:02PM (#45376485)

Lower pay but different sector with pension. WLB is much better overall.

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Re:Ask HN: Anyone switched from software to physical world e... by pesfandiar on Thursday September 25, 2025 @12:41PM (#45375139)

Can I ask what drew you to civil?

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