Hey everyone, I’m feeling a bit stuck and could use some advice. I graduated last year and have been working as a Data Engineer since then. At first, I was excited about writing ETL jobs and SQL stuff. I even got to play with Spark on Databricks, which was cool.
But now, I’m not so sure. The work feels kinda boring and easy. I don’t feel like I’m learning much or growing my skills. Is this normal for new Data Engineers? Or am I just in a weird spot?
The good news is everything else at work is great. The pay is good, I have time for my life outside work, and my coworkers are awesome. But I can’t shake this feeling that maybe I should try something else.
I’ve been thinking about switching to backend development. It seems more challenging and interesting. But I don’t know if I should just stick it out in data engineering for a while longer.
Has anyone else felt this way? What did you do? Any tips would be super helpful. Thanks!
hey there! i’m curious, have u explored any side projects in data engineering? sometimes that can reignite the spark. what aspects of backend dev intrigue u most? maybe theres a way to blend both fields? woud love to hear more about ur interests and goals!
Your experience is not uncommon in the field of data engineering. Many professionals find themselves in similar situations early in their careers. Before making a switch, consider exploring more advanced data engineering concepts or taking on more complex projects within your current role. This could involve diving deeper into data architecture, optimizing large-scale data pipelines, or working with real-time streaming data. Backend development certainly offers its own set of challenges, but data engineering can be equally demanding and rewarding when you engage with its more sophisticated aspects. Ultimately, the right path depends on your long-term career goals and the types of problems you find most intellectually stimulating.
yo, i get where ur coming from. data eng can feel stale sometimes. have u thought about askin for more challenging projects at work? or maybe lookin into data science stuff? it could add some spice to ur current gig. backend’s cool too, but don’t jump ship just yet. explore ur options first, ya know?