I'm currently working as a platform engineer, primarily managing Azure for developers using Terraform. Lately, I've felt stagnant—my tasks mostly involve handling ITSM tickets for new environments and managing access for our dev team, with minimal development work involved. I have 5 years of cloud experience and almost 2 years working with Kubernetes, but I haven't had the chance to explore other tools like Datadog. I'm considering a DevOps role that involves on-premises solutions in the space industry, with a 12% pay increase, but I'm worried that shifting from cloud-focused work might negatively impact my career. I'd love to hear thoughts on whether such a transition is wise or detrimental.
3 Answers
If you're just making the move for a little extra money, experts usually say it should be at least a 20% raise. But if the new job seems interesting, it could lead to valuable experience. Just make sure you aren't getting into another repetitive role like you have now! Have you asked if there's room for improvement in your current setup? It sounds like there could be opportunities to streamline processes there too.
Have you thought about pivoting into data engineering or AI ops? Those fields are booming, and you might find them more fulfilling. But it sounds like you’ve already tried to go in that direction? Keep pushing for those opportunities!
Honestly, moving to on-prem Kubernetes can be pretty intense and stressful. If you love the convenience of cloud, you might miss it a lot in this new role, especially for just a 12% bump. It's worth considering the long-term impact on your career.
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