cmd64;
Get a job as a bartender; good pay, lots of chicks, high demand, and good hours. I was an engineering manager for years, and I see no reason to hire you. You seem like a jack of all trades and master of none. If you want a meaningful job in electronics pick a field, master the theory, and get a job in the field. Simple if your life is on the straight.

Ecclesiastes 9:10.... "Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest." Knowing what I've wanted to do since about the age of 8 hasn't hurt at all. I knew I wanted to play with radios, and that's what I've done for nearly 55 years.....most of them actually being paid to do it. I glommed onto RF with a vengeance, and I've never regretted a day.

If anyone needs to know what it's really like to have a CALLING on one's life, this is must viewing:

My hero. And what's so amazing is that he's always had FUN.

 

One of the main reasons I asked this question was because I also need some opinions which sub-branch of EE jobs makes my chance higher regarding my history.

My BSc. degree is 11 years old and my MSc. degree is 7 years old now. And plus I only have five years of experience in this company. Which type of EE jobs makes more sense to apply where my experience counts? For example recently I started to study power-electronics from scratch again which we have seen at BSc. and I'm following a course online. But I'm not sure if it is waste of time. On the other hand I have written that I deal with some transducer calibrations, data-acquisitions, data-analysis, analog inAmps for force transducers ect. which are more related maybe a bit to signals and systems and data-acquisition, filtering or analog electronics. But not in design level. Even mechanical engineers can do most part of these. For example recently I deal with shifting from single-ended to differential-ended data-acquisition system and trying to find out common mode noises and differential mode noises in the system. I have designed some simple analog circuits but again it is not daily basis.I gained a good knowledge in data-acquisition in this company.

So basically I have "theoretical knowledge" from my studies and from my own self-studies ongoing, plus I have the practical job experience I mentioned. So regarding all these I want to find one or two subfields and focus on those which would make me part of EE. But which one? Instrumentation? Power electronics? RF? I have no knowledge about VHDL for instance.

I mean if I keep this job and keep making applications and study myself a subject of EE, which field of it would make sense for a possible employment, regarding my knowledge and experience so far?

ps: The problem with high-current jobs like distribution, generation, grid integration ect. one cannot get experience at home. But like power electronics and RF I was thinking I would even design something at home and feel more confident when I apply for a job. But still what subfield I really cannot relate my history to my choice of focus. Im afraid to waste my time again.

Im totally confused. I would appreciate to have your input about these.

I can't speak authoritatively to your particular location, but RF engineering for me has been very reliable....because there aren't too many good RF engineers around....software engineers are a dime a dozen. But even more important....I LOVE RF! I can't imagine doing anything else (other than WRITING) about RF, something I've done a ton of). You have to absolutely love what you're doing...it will take you through a lot of ups and downs.

 

Don't listen to anyone who utters the phrase "jack of all trades, master of none", i'm sorry but it's nonsense, you don't have to specialise and I would never recommend doing so, because specialised people very quickly find their specialisation "no longer required".

What happens to nuclear engineers when all the power stations get shutdown?

If people out there are so limited in their own skills that they can't comprehend how someone else could have a very wide skillset, then i'd rather stay well away from them. What they really dislike is hiring someone who could potentially blow them out of the water in terms of skills.

I always look to people such as Colin Furze (see on Youtube) for inspiration, people who love what they do, have very wide skillsets and don't let a lack of formal specialised qualifications stand in their way.

Lastly, you don't have to do what you love in a work environment, if work is stable and pays enough, then you can do what you want in your own time, free from the restrictions of red tape, workplace BS and the all too prevalent "not invented here syndrome".