Side hustles for engineers

Reading Time: 3 minutes   By Joseph Lampinen In the past years, there has been a lot of discussion surrounding gig work and the gig workforce. Much of this has focused on short-term micro-projects that last one or two days. However, the engineering field has been a slow adopter of this type of short-term gig work because the vast majority…

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7 tips to get started on a different engineering career path

Reading Time: 3 minutes   Are you in an engineering discipline, job, or career path that you’ve fallen out of love with? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many engineers choose a career based on interests they developed during their teens or early twenties. Of course, our interests and priorities change over time, so it’s not uncommon to find yourself…

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Making moves between industries tips for engineers

Reading Time: 3 minutes   By Joe Lampinen If you are an engineer who has gained all your work experience in one specific industry, you might believe you are going to be confined to that field for the rest of your career. Fortunately, that is not usually the case. Employers are primarily interested in the value you can bring…

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How engineers can remain professionally active after retirement

Reading Time: 3 minutes   By Joe Lampinen Many engineers find it difficult to settle into retirement. When you’ve been functioning at a high level for decades, it’s not uncommon to miss the intellectual challenges of your professional life. Fortunately, there are options that allow you to keep working well past retirement.  Here’s what you need to know: Employers…

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