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So, have been working for this company for 4 years now as a warehouse associate, but over time they finally realized I can code. I was given the opportunity to work on different projects (even though the first project was a setup for failure but still prevail completing it).

Long story short, next year plan on finishing my bachelor's degree in Software Development. Once I get the degree (or during the process) should I strive to try to work at the:

Tech position (at the current job)

or

Data Analyst department (current job) ,

since I would be the only developer (for data analyst and impressed the team members at my current job,

or

should I try to find another job in software development for a new field when the opportunity come up for a fresh start in just programming and not warehouse associate work?

P. S. Close friends with the Tech department, have high recognition and have done some projects for them. They would love to see me join the team if it happens. When I am not working with the tech department during off season (needs to be approved by management to work on these projects during off season) I am literally cutting a box, wasting my skills and potential in auditing during the season.

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  • 1
    It seems You already know that you are not happy with warehouse job., so why taking a chance again?

    Go and join tech team.
  • 0
    A coworker just left recently telling me it's not worth working in tech since they have countless hours (sometimes don't even break) to finish a project and project over project in less time to finish.

    Seems like wouldn't mind to stay to gain the experience but is it worth it (plus know for the job role, should probably be getting paid more [learned from talking to some of the tech guys])
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    @fretigason2

    I must say this.,

    I'm working in startup. We don't count hours. We will come by 11 or 12 in the noon and we will leave office by 10 pm and sometimes even 2am. but the amount of work you learn in a startup is unmatchable. So, depending on your skills, you choose the company.
  • 0
    @Gowtham95india

    I was thinking that's how some developers worked. Gotta learn Java then to really impress the boss Mhmm
    Thanks for your experience, helps out

    Java here we come!!!!
  • 0
    Lots of opportunity to automate warehouse functions. I have seen some amazing stuff. Automating put away, picking, packing loading. Conveyors, sorters, robotics...

    Is there opportunity at your current job?
  • 1
    @Jumpshot44

    The company is very slow at implementing new programs and conservative with their budget. Now they are seeing the benefits of trying to get more programming done to help in the warehouse. So, the opportunity is there.
  • 1
    Join the tech team! it's where the cool people are!
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