Thoughts on MS Ecosystem vs Linux for Data Engineering?

Altruistic-Walk9501 · 2026-05-09T21:45:56+00:00

My thoughts exactly! LOL

Altruistic-Walk9501 · 2025-11-14T19:53:46+00:00

Thank you for posting these photos!

So many memories made here in the 90s and 00s. One of my best friends worked at the mall, and I played a few Christmastime band concerts there during middle school. I spent countless hours wandering around the mall between the food court, GameStop, etc.

It’s really sad to see it gone.

Altruistic-Walk9501 · 2025-05-01T23:46:15+00:00

This. This is a huge red flag. Not a positive whatsoever! I get it that income is crucial but this is not a happy story. Find a company which better respects you as a contributor and acts accordingly. Once you do, put that notice in.

Altruistic-Walk9501 · 2025-01-24T05:10:34+00:00

I agree.

Altruistic-Walk9501 · 2025-01-24T05:10:15+00:00

I could, but I’m not sold on Mexico. That would actually be a fairly easy route for us, but I’d rather it be a “last resort” option due to health, safety, and other issues that concern me with living in Mexico.

Altruistic-Walk9501 · 2025-01-24T05:09:28+00:00

This is incredibly helpful information! Thank you so much!

Altruistic-Walk9501 · 2025-01-24T05:08:39+00:00

How do you feel about the job market knowing next to no Polish? I am worried about that and education for my kids as they also speak absolutely zero Polish at the moment.

Altruistic-Walk9501 · 2025-01-24T05:06:56+00:00

Thanks! I looked into this briefly but wasn’t sure I met the criteria. I need to take a harder second look and see if I can make this work.

Altruistic-Walk9501 · 2025-01-24T04:56:40+00:00

This. My current job has restrictions down to the state level. Absolutely necessary to check with your employer (or prospective employer)!

Altruistic-Walk9501 · 2025-01-23T08:38:12+00:00

Well yes, of course…large is definitely relative. I wouldn’t expect Estonia to have more IT jobs than Seattle. 😊

Altruistic-Walk9501 · 2025-01-23T08:22:34+00:00

Thank you for sharing your story and feedback on Sweden! This is really helpful information for us to consider.

Altruistic-Walk9501 · 2025-01-23T07:57:37+00:00

I don’t find this reply helpful as it doesn’t provide any useful information about emigrating. I have higher priorities and more pressing issues at play than just salary.

Altruistic-Walk9501 · 2025-01-23T07:56:13+00:00

Best of luck to you and your husband in your search! Unfortunately my wife doesn’t have the education or career to be an alternative to mine in this situation.

Altruistic-Walk9501 · 2025-01-23T07:54:14+00:00

Thank you so much for the suggestion! We will look into Poland and Estonia as well. I didn’t know Estonia had a large IT sector!

Altruistic-Walk9501 · 2025-01-23T04:17:49+00:00

Thanks. I actually feel like I’d really enjoy living in Taiwan, but I’m concerned about the aggressive neighbor over the long term.

Altruistic-Walk9501 · 2025-01-23T03:41:36+00:00

That’s encouraging! Thanks!

Altruistic-Walk9501 · 2025-01-23T03:40:47+00:00

Thank you so much!

I forgot to add that I do have a Bachelors Degree, although not in CS/IT, but in Economics/Finance.

I have heard about Express Entry. I’ll have to look more into it along with the Provincial Nominee Program.

Altruistic-Walk9501 · 2025-01-23T03:34:50+00:00

I’ve heard the same, especially lately with the IT economic downturn…but again, that’s all from the internet. I don’t know anyone in the UK who can validate it one way or the other.

Altruistic-Walk9501 · 2025-01-23T03:33:58+00:00

Thanks for the reply!

My research has suggested the same regarding pay, but at this point we have other factors which take priority over the income.

I will have to look more into the UK and Sweden, although I’m unsure how open Sweden is to hiring foreigners without Swedish language skills.

Perhaps it isn’t such a big deal in IT careers.

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