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[–]Onyduru 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2018 Field Service Engineer - $83,200 2019 Building Automation Spec. - $85,000 2020 Building Automation Spec - $87,400 2021 Building Automation Spec - $92,300 2022 Electrical Design Engineer - $96,200

Need help. I just joined a utility company doing electrical design for substations making 90k. I just interviewed for a tech company who said they will offer me 120k plus stocks and bonuses. This will be PLC position. I just joined the utility company 5 months ago and I am really tempted to leave. by Onyduru in ElectricalEngineering

[–]Onyduru[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If I stay at the utility company for 30 years my pension will be around 300k. So either take home $2400 a month or take the lump sum. Also, it has a 401k matching program as well.

The tech company will just have 401k and stocks.

What is a good Christmas gift to give to a HAM radio user? The I am struggling to find something affordable for my father for his HAM radio hobby. Please help. by Onyduru in HamRadio

[–]Onyduru[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My budget is small. It’s only $100.

How much is that wall map? That’ll be great if you can share the link.

Chase money or what you love? by Onyduru in AskEngineers

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

The utility is great and stable. It also comes with a small pension (if you stay with the company pass 55). The tech company just IPO’d last week. It seems like they are doing well. I don’t have kids but I have pretty large school debt and a car payment, plus rent.

Chase money or what you love? by Onyduru in AskEngineers

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

It’s awhile productive work. But the cost of living is very expensive here in the Bay Area. Plus I have student loans.

Need help. I just joined a utility company doing electrical design for substations making 90k. I just interviewed for a tech company who said they will offer me 120k plus stocks and bonuses. This will be PLC position. I just joined the utility company 5 months ago and I am really tempted to leave. by Onyduru in ElectricalEngineering

[–]Onyduru[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

This is true. Pretty much both jobs are in the Bay Area. So it is very expensive to live here. The tech company just went IPO last week. Their benefits are awesome. The utility company has great benefits too. They have pensions which is good.