u/BeginningCrazy4120

Hello everyone. I graduated six years ago with a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation, I worked as a maintenance technician for about eight months and as a procurement engineer for a year.However, during my time in those roles, I encountered a lot of corporate politics and many unpleasant situations at work, so I decided to quit. I then got into teaching languages, which I’ve been doing for almost three years now.I don’t hate my job as a teacher, but I feel I could earn more working in the engineering field, and I’m thinking about going back. However, I have a lot of self-doubt, and the trauma from my last engineering job is holding me back. I’m just not encouraged to return because of what I experienced previously, even though I know that not every work environment is like the one I left.Still, I know I may face issues like men making inappropriate sexual comments or underestimating my abilities.So, I’d like to ask my fellow female engineers for advice and encouragement. Is going back the right decision? I’m 28 now. Age-wise, I know I’m not too old, but I still have a lot of doubts. Do you have any tips for finding a good job and for protecting my mental well-being if I return to engineering?