What I Made as an Electrical Engineer

Here, I provide data for the past 12 years of my work history and how I got the raises. I also took a fee percentage pay cut for particular circumstance. And finally, some recommendations on what to do to get your next pay raise.

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[hz]

I found switching jobs every 2-3 years early in career can increase your pay scale considerably vs settling for the small annual increases that barely cover cost of living at the same company unless there is internal promotion opportunity. Otherwise, staying at the same job for long-term may reduce your marketability potential elsewhere.

[Consul]

I subscribed to you in my first year of Uni and now I'm graduating as an electrical engineer lmao.

[agarengames]

Wow I’m making what he did in 2005 in 2024 as an entry level engineer…

[kat]

Thanks for being transparent. This is why I’m subscribed. :)

[alexdasliebe]

I believe the “taboo” is so everyone thinks they’re overpaid & isn’t aggressive about compensation — the way execs are.

[InimitaPaul]

Dude! All this time and only now am I finding out you were an Electrical Engineer! You do realise there’s a massive community of people on YT studying, myself included (not for a job). You could really help (and make some more YT bank) people with all that knowledge. Having said that, I should probably ask if you already have a channel dedicated to it lol.

[Timothy-ydph]

love this type of content and agree with everything you said here after working as process engineer for 10 years

[happyb]

We need you to share some pro tips on how to get promoted from Jr. Relaxation Engineer to Sr. Relaxation Engineer.

[eastsideformula]

1000% agree with this method of increasing your pay in the engineering field. I graduated with my Mechanical engineering degree in 2018 and the only significant bumps Ive gotten are with switching companies, just be CAREFUL to not switch too many companies too quickly as they will start to question your resume. ALSO WHY DON'T ENGINEERS HAVE UNIONS?! WE ARE SMART ENOUGH TO CREATE THEM BUT FOR SOME REASON WE DON'T COME TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY

[lsjmartin]

So refreshing to see this. Nowadays when you look up engineering advice it’s mostly “software engineering” this and that, some mechanical here and there but rarely electrical engineering

[kubyoindiya]

as a fellow Asian and NA ee grad, I love listening to other engineers talk trash about Finance people 😂 they are most conniving type of planners, as in they are trained to only think about short term gains.

[Hummerxx]

Heck I worked for a Korean Auto Manufacturing company. I didn’t get a raise for 4 years. They offered $2500 bonuses instead. It was a slap in the face.

[mikescheme]

not sure if its just the lighting, but you're looking much healthier/well-rested these days BTB...hope all is well!

[bryanz]

Thanks for sharing all of this information. We are the same generation as I graduated in 2003 Bachelor's degree.
I just got a job as an electrical engineer for Pickering nuclear power plant in Ontario CA. After finishing mine over 19 years of designing nuclear power plant experience in China. I think it's lucky to get a salary of over CAD$ 8k per month. 😂

[JimmyHuynhdesign]

The video I've been waiting for!!

[ec]

I have a MSEE from one of the top state universities too. Unfortunately, I work in the Fab and there are not many jobs.
You are right about the raise. It is no good if I stay in the same company.
I used to spend too much money on useless things. Now, I save money as much as possible and invest in the market.
I hope I will join you soon to retire comfortably.

BTW, I wish I had computer science degree. I love programming and FAANG pays much better than MSEE.

[stickera]

This is very insightful, quality content as always.

[ziyuetong]

Wow, I'm having a similar situation to what has been mentioned at around 11:21 of this video. I have no idea how to properly explain to my manager that I can't show my skills or get more work done because I they give me this other thing to do which is a full time job in itself and this thing is not even included in the performance review at the end of the year! This video is very helpful!

[andychen]

I graduated in 2020 during the the start of the pandemonic, and now after 1.5 years trying to find a job is so hard, since i don't have much experience ; the most funny thing is that even interns required some experienced from pervious internship SMH

[hankmoody]

Agreed. The only way to get a good pay bump is to jump ship. My current company is hemorrhaging engineers daily. SO many people are leaving, including myself. It feels good