ANOTHER TWO PEOPLE INTO WORK THIS WEEK
ANOTHER TWO PEOPLE INTO WORK THIS WEEK! Some more good news from The Graduate Coach™ community. This week, another two people secured employment: ✅ An Electronics Engineer who will be…
After three or four years in the workforce, it’s common to feel restless especially if the role you landed isn’t the one you originally imagined.
Many engineers I meet find themselves in jobs where they do a bit of everything:
• Business development meetings
• Occasional site visits
• Light fabrication or workshop tasks
• Some client-facing or installation work
It’s solid experience but not the deep, precise, challenging work they hoped for when they completed their Master’s in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering.
✅ First, know this is normal
You’re not alone. Many engineers hit a point where the work feels repetitive and uninspiring. I’ve felt it myself after years of projects, I was tired of solving the same problems. That “itch” for change is a healthy signal.
🔄 A career shift can refresh you
For me, moving into training and coaching was like a breath of fresh air. Instead of drawings and site issues, I was engaging with people, mentoring, and teaching. The shift gave me renewed energy, and I discovered skills I never expected to enjoy.
Your path might not be into coaching it could be design consulting, data analysis, project management, Sales or even outside of engineering entirely.
The key is being open to exploring alternatives.
🚀 Why a change won’t set you back
• You won’t “lose” your 3–4 years of experience if anything, you’ll come back sharper if you return.
• A year or two in a new direction can improve your confidence, communication, and maturity.
• Employers value versatility. Showing you can adapt only adds strength to your profile.
🌱 Practical advice if you’re considering a shift
1. Audit your skills what do you enjoy, what drains you, what do others see as your strengths?
2. Experiment small short courses, side projects, certifications
3. Talk to people in roles you’re curious about real conversations are worth more than endless online searching.
4. Don’t let fear lock you in change feels risky, but staying stuck has its own cost.
Special Note
A career is not a straight line. Sometimes the best way forward is a sidestep or even a short detour. If you’re feeling stuck, it might be time to explore what’s possible you may just discover the change is exactly what
Mark Healy the Graduate Coach
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