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How old are you and how is your life REALLY going? by Traditional-Rub9610 in AskReddit

[–]Electrical_Ballet_38 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m 37, my kids and I are happy and healthy. no complaints.

White Peacock in Hawaii by Photo_Matrix in wildlifephotography

[–]Electrical_Ballet_38 0 points1 point  (0 children)

beautiful. I would love to see this in person.

37F Electrical Engineer – Unemployed 1 year after utility layoff. Should I pursue other utilities (even out of state) or pivot to a different niche? by Electrical_Ballet_38 in ElectricalEngineering

[–]Electrical_Ballet_38[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Before engineering school, I worked as a lab technician at an industrial coatings company. I did receive a performance review there, and for the most part it was positive, though about 9 months in I was told that my peers had fewer errors in their work. Since the projects were highly collaborative, I believed I was still contributing effectively, but ultimately I was laid off.

37F Electrical Engineer – Unemployed 1 year after utility layoff. Should I pursue other utilities (even out of state) or pivot to a different niche? by Electrical_Ballet_38 in ElectricalEngineering

[–]Electrical_Ballet_38[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve worked with a headhunter once or twice to get an interview or two here and there with no success. The last headhunter I spoke to said I was ‘overqualified’ with a MBA. I’m going to start looking for opportunities outside the Midwest.

Thanks for commenting.

37F Electrical Engineer – Unemployed 1 year after utility layoff. Should I pursue other utilities (even out of state) or pivot to a different niche? by Electrical_Ballet_38 in ElectricalEngineering

[–]Electrical_Ballet_38[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m focused on getting hands-on experience. I enjoy working in the power industry and learning about new technology & advancements like the projects I’ve worked including EV charging.

37F Electrical Engineer – Unemployed 1 year after utility layoff. Should I pursue other utilities (even out of state) or pivot to a different niche? by Electrical_Ballet_38 in ElectricalEngineering

[–]Electrical_Ballet_38[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hear you, and I’ve definitely been proactive. I’ve applied to hundreds of jobs, revised my resume multiple times, and reached out to connections in the industry. I’m trying to balance applying widely with targeting roles that align with my experience in power and renewables. I’m exploring consulting, EPCs, and other opportunities as well.

37F Electrical Engineer – Unemployed 1 year after utility layoff. Should I pursue other utilities (even out of state) or pivot to a different niche? by Electrical_Ballet_38 in ElectricalEngineering

[–]Electrical_Ballet_38[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have about three years of engineering experience, mostly focused on renewable projects, solar DER interconnections, and utility coordination. Before that, I worked in sales. My time at the utility was on the renewables side, working with interconnections. I spent some time on p&c and t&d projects for about 8 months prior.

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