When I was laid off, I learned Python, and Verilog, designed hardware and firmware several projects on Github. I've not been sitting around idle.
The problem as I see it is a lack of good opportunities. There used to be lots of companies in San Diego looking for hardware or electrical engineers, but in San Diego, now it's only medical device companies and defence contractors.
(Both of which I'm not fond of).
I've also been looking into starting my own consulting business, but within my network, the opportunities aren't there.
When I was laid off, I learned Python, and Verilog, designed hardware and firmware several projects on Github. I've not been sitting around idle.
The problem as I see it is a lack of good opportunities. There used to be lots of companies in San Diego looking for hardware or electrical engineers, but in San Diego, now it's only medical device companies and defence contractors. (Both of which I'm not fond of).
I've also been looking into starting my own consulting business, but within my network, the opportunities aren't there.