Hi I’m currently finishing my final year of high school and I’m facing the inevitable of what to study. I’m stuck between mechatronics and electrical engineering, and I’m not really sure which way to go. Right now I’m leaning toward seeing which degree gives me more opportunities in Namibia. So my question is what’s the job market like? From what I understand, mechatronics is a relatively new degree and there isn’t really a big job market specifically for it yet. It’s sort of a “jack of all trades (master of none…lol)” degree, since it’s a mix of electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and a little bit of computer science. The good thing is that it makes you versatile, especially in fields like robotics and automation but at the same time it might limit me. For example, if I applied for a job in hardware engineering (like testing and debugging circuits…idk), an employer would probably, understandably, lean toward hiring someone with an electrical engineering degree over a mechatronics one as they have more background in it yk? On the other hand, if I choose electrical engineering, it’s more established and recognized/known everywhere. Employers know exactly what I can do, so the career paths are clearer. It feels a bit safer since electricity powers everything blah blah blah and the demand for electrical engineers will always be there. But then again, I also feel like that might “limit” me in the sense that I’d only be focusing on one line of work, whereas with mechatronics seems broader and maybe more exciting. (I have a fear of being stuck in a job I DESPISE) So I guess… in Mechatronics makes you’re more versatile, but you risk being seen as “not specialized.” While in Electrical engineering you’re given recognition, and a sense of stability, but I might feel boxed. Sorry for the yap Thank you in advance!   submitted by   /u/Diligent-Banana-5716 [link]   [comments]