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Help me Choose: Application devlopment or Low level system programming.
1 point by sam_327 on July 7, 2011 | hide | past | favorite | 2 comments
I know a bit of stand alone application devlopment using c++,c etc. I have got 2 new offers one is the same application dev using c++,sql and it would be web based (and the money is good)and the other job offer is firmware devlopment from a chip making company(money is not so good). I am unable to deceide which one to go for, as both seem's to be attractive in terms of learning curve. I need some expert advice which will help me choose a better option , which will help me secure my future in terms of both nice work and good money :). I have confidence which ever I will choose I will do good in that. But help me to choose one.



Congragulations again.I'am a beginner c programmer and i don't intend to learn anything other than c and c++.I'am crazy about low level coding like firmware and device driver development.If i was in your shoes i would go for the other one,no matter the pay is low.[not that i'am rich!!]


Congrats on your offer! Personally, I would chose the Firmware one because it will add a new skill set to your resume. The high-level software job sounds like just another job (in the context of your resume). The difference in pay is an important matter which only you can decide.




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