Growing up I didn't really care much about my career. My parents and grandparents were both really well off, so I literally accepted the first job I ever applied to not caring too much about pay as I always assumed i would "grow up" later . Im an swe here at microchip and my primary responsibilities as of now is writing scripts and optimizations for embedded on device ML. Efficient-net resnet pointnet etc that sort of stuff My wlb is insane legitimately 5-7 hours a week and I am actively encouraged to explore and try new things because the management here are semi-retired at this point. I'm only using around 30-35% percent of my capabilities. When I was in school advanced ml topics that I learned gaussian splatting, kpconv, neural radiance fields were effectively party tricks. There were no jobs that needed those skills especially in arizona. I guess what I'm trying to say is if I actually applied to jobs in the bay area what kinds of jobs exist? Is the pay significantly more? Also is not having a linkedin hurting me? My only other real exit option is business school which I'm actively interviewing for. I'm 27 so I guess I've only got a few years left before I become a dinosaur. I'm new to blind idk if this is the right way to post Tc 125k living with parents
Do you have an offer?
This lol. OP talkin about his potential n shit. Get a job offer first buddy.
Recruiters reach out to me all day on LinkedIn, every other method is me reaching out cold or begging for referrals
Up to you on what you value. I’d probably milk it and just take a second job if you want more money or find a time-consuming hobby. Work sucks. If you get your life’s purpose from working and want to, just go for it. You could pass $400k to $500k in a few years with that skillset. That other dude isn’t joking.
Realistically speaking you’ll you’re looking at an applied research position, which will yield 250-350 at the high end in SF. PhD is required but depending on experience some might make an exception. If you actually have applied math skills, and you’re not bluffing you can try a quant firm at Chicago or NYC, which usually pays up to 400K for junior positions. This is a better option overall, and will provide you a better job security long term. Both options financially make more sense, but you’ll be away from home, from your parents and family, and likely work long hours. So keep that in mind as it might not actually bring any happiness. Also 27 isn’t old at all, honestly you could enjoy the rest of your 20s, as long as you don’t settle down with kids by your 30s you can try anytime.
Make sure you come back in a few years with a "thank you Blind" post and your new TC. I think you'll be making $600k by then