What advice would you give to aspiring engineers who are just starting their careers?

I think I would say that it really takes a lot of work and dedication to try and catch up to your employees, but you can thrive early if you try.

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Start in the right career from the beginning. If you switch careers 4 or 5 years later, you probably will start from the bottom instead of being promoted to the next level. I did a masters in engineering when I switched careers so it helped me skip a level but technically I'm still behind in my new career field.

Great advise! I'm only 6 years into my career and in my late 30s. Every few months I need a reality check that my experience does not match my age.

My advice would be to not worry about looking silly and to ask a ton of questions. That's how you learn. So many people are afraid to look dumb so they just stay confused.

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