Need advice on what step should i take after b.e

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  Kaustubh Katdare

  Whitewalker

  had gotten a job in a new telecom company called as Unitel but I didn't go for it as it was in indore(should have I gone?) and they asked to pay around 35k before joining(I live in a city near bangalore) and also there is a bond... And some people have advised me against it.

  I think you did the right thing by not joining the company. The company might have asked for a security because lot of people tend to leave job ignoring the bond.
  
  

  Whitewalker

  they said they will switch after 18 months if we r good enough to any other field that we r interested in(didn't start yet... Will be starting next month) .

  You did not mention whether this new company will allow you to switch to embedded. If yes, you should go for it and keep preparing for the embedded domain.
  
  There are courses offered by CDAC are are really useful and several candidates have gotten jobs through CDAC in the choice of their domain. However, cracking the CCAT could be a big challenge.
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  Whitewalker

  Can I contact you directly if you don't mind? And no, that new company is just a telecom and the job they were offering was field engineer DT(drive test) they told that it has good scope but many people told not to join since there is bond plus u have to pay 35k..do u think I made the right decision by not joining? And I'm planing to do an embedded course the fees is 28k
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  Kaustubh Katdare

  I'd not comment on the decision that has been taken, for it's a past.
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  Whitewalker

  Yea past is past.. But I can still join that company if I want... By this week. And is 28k worth paying for an embedded course? They also provide placements but the starting salary are generally between 10 to 15 k... Is this the norm for embedded freshers?
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  Kaustubh Katdare

  Depends on your current financial situation. If you are in dire need of a job - take it up and continue to build your skill-set in the field of your choice. That'd definitely mean lot of hard work; but it should put you on the right path to your dream career.
  
  If you can afford (financially) to let go of that job and continue your search; go for it. Of course the starting salary won't matter much if you are getting to work in the domain of your choice. If you absolutely love the embedded domain, you will surely excel and in the 3-5 years you'll earn a lot more than what you'd earn otherwise.
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  Whitewalker

  Thanks for your advice. I really needed it at this point of time in my life, also I got a job in IBM as tech support... They said they will switch to other post if your good enough...what do u think about this?
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  Kaustubh Katdare

  Well, I've never been a fan of 'support' jobs; but unfortunately these are the jobs that are available in bulk in Indian IT cos. Also, if you are really interested in embedded, you should pick up a job that will keep the chances of learning it open (in your free time). You can't be your career on the 'chance' of getting into embedded. I'm not sure if IBM has plenty of embedded projects in India. Perhaps, someone from IBM can tell us.
  
  Take up the job that leaves you with some time to learn what you really want to. Take it as a 'game' - where you compromise on something for a larger gain in future. But it has to be completely YOUR CHOICE that has convinced you to core. Don't do anything because I say or anyone on this site says so. All we can do is express our opinion on the questions / ideas / issues presented. But the final choice has to be yours and you should take it with eyes and ears open.
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  Whitewalker

  Yes I am completely aware of this, I have interests in embedded but since I also feel that I don't want to miss an opportunity to work in a big company (and I know from previous posts that your not in favour of big companies) so I am really confused about this and also the reason I have asked about the starting salary for an embedded fresher is cuz I need to convince my parents to pay for the fees(which they will pay, they are not in any way withholding money for education) but I do want to justify it with the scope that this embedded field has,also is the scope for embedded really good in the future as well? Can I have a personal chat with you or call you somehow