10 career paths from where I'm at now as a Student Software Engineer
1. Software app developer
+ apps are massively popular
+ Would be useful skills for starting own projects
+ Would be a great place to get foot in the door
- Would have to get a Mac
- Not the most interesting option
2. Web developer
+ can start now
+ Can do personal projects and consulting to leverage skills
- web is not my favorite
3. Software Engineer
+ the current path
+ Progression built in
- not sure it's what I want to do forever
4. Project coordinator/scrum master -> project manager
+ would enjoy it
+ Fast track management roles
- Might be hard to do it right out of school
5. VR Software Engineer
+ fascinating new technology
+ I think it is a high potential technology market
- currently expensive equipment
- might be crossover with game dev talent
6. Data Engineer
+ extremely in demand
- competitive, might require additional schooling
7. Technology salesman
+ high potential for earnings and growth
-Massive pivot from current studies
8. Full stack developer -> consultant
+ Become a skilled tech worker, leverage this to work an untraditional job that focuses on lifestyle
- extremely long term
9. Blockchain Software Engineer
+ might be in demand in the future
- I'm not super interested in blockchain tech
10. Low level languages software engineer
+Specialized work to be more valuable.
- Extremely challenging
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