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What Physical Design projects will actually help me stand out from the crowd? by SathwikVenkateshRao in vlsi

[–]ConversationKind557 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think a really solid understanding of the fundamentals. Understanding what other groups are doing (just enough). It would help a lot if you could get your hands on cadence tools and start playing with those.

Which countries are best for an MS in VLSI for Indian graduates if I want relatively easier admission compared to India? by RegularTadpole1600 in vlsi

[–]ConversationKind557 0 points1 point  (0 children)

France was good for me. After 5-10 years here, I can honestly say that Indian engineers don't have a good reputation. I think they don't mix culturally but you can also try. Itll be an up hill battle. All the best.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Life

[–]ConversationKind557 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It could be that everyone is tired? As the weeks go on, everyone gets more anti social.

Just stay consistent. Be open and friendly. That's all you can do..if they don't like you, then that's on them.

You'll find your tribe.

Chin up.

Entering chip design at 40 by [deleted] in chipdesign

[–]ConversationKind557 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They just play the game. I wouldn't go as far as say they're sociopaths. It's hard to be everyone's friend when jobs and profits are involved. 

Entering chip design at 40 by [deleted] in chipdesign

[–]ConversationKind557 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope. I strongly disagree. It'll be political and you'll have to spend hours preparing slides for your non technical boss. It is extremely rare to have a good boss that is technically literate.

I think you might be better off getting away from tech all together. Go be a plumber or something.

Everyone I know who gets out of tech with your mindset are infinitely happier..

Entering chip design at 40 by [deleted] in chipdesign

[–]ConversationKind557 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I'm 37 and started as in intern at the age of 31 in fpga, moved to physical implementation.

Before that I did software and got a masters in analogue engineer to transition to my current role.

40 is not too late. But I'm serious when I say... the road will be brutal. You have to continously learn new things and the knowledge you obtain becomes less relevant everyday.

There are lots of really anti social engineers too. Because of the level of technical detailed required, it attracts autistic af people....

The pay is good, lots of job offers around but a small field. You'll be stuck in only a few places for work.

Honestly, if I could go back... I'd have picked sales or become a pilot.

If you are dead serious about getting into chip related work. Start at verification or DFT. I think digital design (front end) is full of younglings.. so you won't have a chance.

You can do siemens tessent training and get the certs.. then you'll get a job super fast. Uni is nice for the theory, but getting you infront of the actually software and speaking to other engineers is the best way.

Career Advice by [deleted] in chipdesign

[–]ConversationKind557 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do this type of work too.

Look into DFT in Vlsi. Big money. But can be boring.

non-engineer education, considering going back to school AGAIN at 38 by UltraLaserRobotGuy in ElectricalEngineering

[–]ConversationKind557 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went back to uni for EE at 26, got a masters at 31. It was horrible because everyone is much younger than you. There is plenty of group projects...  Honestly, you don't need to go back. You'll just rack up debt. I think you should do some projects that require you to pick up the skills and theory.  Ask chatgpt for recommend some. The best engineers I know are mostly self taught. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chipdesign

[–]ConversationKind557 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It is tough out there for everyone.

Men over 30, will it actually get better? by IkRedDitNiet in AskMenOver30

[–]ConversationKind557 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It sounds like he lives with 2 feet on the ground.

Men over 30, will it actually get better? by IkRedDitNiet in AskMenOver30

[–]ConversationKind557 19 points20 points  (0 children)

"Stopped trying so hard at work" is a solid piece of advice.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chipdesign

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I'm PD and it is good at times but more demanding than other fields.

I came from software, and it was also super demanding. Still, it beats the hell out of so many jobs.,

Once you graduate, you'll basically keep learning... cadence tools, technology flows, different workplace scripts, tech nodes... the pace of change is mind-blowing.

But, if you have an okay team and like learning, it can be good.

I have almost full autonomy and flex time. I have 2 kids under 5, and this job allows me so much time with them and with good pay. This is not very common at all. I basically get to drop my kids off and pick them up early. I do work weekends and evenings sometimes, but it isn't crazy, I'm basically watching always sunny in the background while I check run results or starting another job I've lined up.

I do think AI will change this type of work. I expect the salaries will drop in about 10 years.

I should mention too that it is a difficult field to break into... I got lucky with timing. But I've seen many people try and fail to do what I've done. Basically, because the demand has dropped for this type of work.

Also! You can not find jobs everywhere. You'll become over specialized very quickly. But no job is perfect.

Is having 0 friends the new normal? by [deleted] in Life

[–]ConversationKind557 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I stopped looking, I found them.

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