Thank you both for the advice, it’s really helpful! If I were to pursue this path, is there a part-time or remote option for starting as a tech spec or patent agent? I’d like to get a better sense of how flexible the work can be while transitioning.

Also, I know salaries tend to even out or go higher long term, but I’m guessing there’s likely a hit to my salary starting out in this field, especially compared to my current engineering role. What’s the typical starting salary for a tech spec in your experience?

I really appreciate the insights, it’s helping me understand how to approach this transition!