whv as an engineer
Hello, I'm an ECE student based in the US who just completed freshman year of college and went down a rabbit hole this morning when I discovered the concept of working holiday visas.
I always thought I'd only be able to travel once I'm in my thirties or forties and have enough money saved, and even then only for weeklong vacations at best, but finding out that I could travel every 1-2 years to different countries while working and saving money was insane!
I wanted to come on here to ask if anyone working in ECE was on working holiday visa, and if so, what is your experience on a day-to-day basis like? I wouldn't mind living frugally to save and I would also explore whichever area I can as cheaply as I can (likely backpacking trips, sightseeing, street food, and simply immersing myself in cities like an everyday citizen and not a tourist).
Lastly, I also wanted to ask what kind of positive or negative impact this could have on my career trajectory. If I am able to avoid stagnating in my skillset and keep advancing in my technical abilities, would a series of multiple 1-2 year engineering stints in different countries look bad on my resume when/if I decide to return to the US in my thirties to settle down/look for a long-term job? What could my salary progression look like? As of now, my interests lie in embedded software but I am willing to pivot in order to accommodate this lifestyle if possible. Thanks for the advice in advance!