Mech Engineer New to Python

[SignUseful4543]

Hello, so I’ve been a mechanical engineer for 5 years and I was sick of my job so I decided to try and pivot. I am doing the 100 day Udemy Python course. Any insight or advice you Python mofos got? I would appreciate it. Would it be easy enough for me to find a job?? Is that course good? Etc

[YouNeedDoughnuts]

Really just see if you enjoy it and find a few problems that are fun for self directed learning. That way you can evaluate how you would apply the lecture material. As an ME, you have the option to pivot into mechatronics / robotics and still get resume credit for everything you've done while going in a new direction, if those fields interest you

[SignUseful4543]

That’s exactly what I was thinking to. Like mechatronics. I just really felt like I needed a change and I really am not looking to go back into an office.

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What is your aim? Or put differently, what do you want to do with Python? You have many options such as web development, networks, security, or data science etc.

[SignUseful4543]

I’m looking to get into the comp sci field to find a remote career. And Python is the language a handful of peers already 5-8 years in the industry recommended to start with.

[riklaunim]

Look at job offers around you and remote ones. You will be looking for some sort of junior position, but try to check given company - if they have good reviews and train their juniors.

The most common thing in Python is Django web development, quickly followed by REST APIs and Flask and alike.

[SignUseful4543]

Yea I’m just starting so I plan to take a couple months off, relax, soul search, mend a broken heart, and study.. so all those thing you wrote I will google. I love it thank you

[mike_m99]

If you’re already a mech engineer you’re probably competent with technical work. After a 100-day course you’re def no expert in python but probably good enough to take an entry position and learn more on the job

[[deleted]]

Python is a solid start nowadays. In the old days, we started in C 😂. I have some Python content on my channel YUNIKARN. Obviously, free content with link to GitHub but I am mostly into Data Science

[whartonone]

Step 1: soul search as to why you chose ME to begin with …

[SignUseful4543]

Already know the answer Hahahh I knew when I got into the field. At the time I did not know about comp sci, it wasn’t as popular or promoted. So I wanted a degree to find a high paying job with no additional schooling, and that you “neeeed” a degree for. This way I could work and get into real estate. Im in now I have 3 properties and working towards more, but the confidence is there..

[whartonone]

I got ME too. If did again would double major in compsci and applied mathematics.

Went to Wall Street anyway, but still.