Is specializing in Salesforce a bad idea?

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It has changed my life. Practically doubled my salary after just one year. Now four years in and I have zero fear of not being employed (at least for the next five years). Get contacted by recruiters at least once a week.

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Depends on your role, prior experience and what's next for you. Salesforce itself is thriving and there are more opportunities than ever.

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Thriving ecosystem with very lucrative opportunities. Not sure you’d be able to exit into industry though as all your heavy learning would be done offshore and you’d have a minor level of understanding needed for the industry roles

Its a hot area and very active community across companies. Many developer type conferences.

Is the culture and comp better outside of Salesforce when designing, delivering and administering Salesforce projects?

Analyst here - heard of SF trail heads recently. Any other tips to learn / familiarize myself w SF?

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