Hi everyone,

I was working as a Quality Engineer previously in 3 different companies within the Aerospace, Furniture and Solar industry. I am 37 years old now, with total of 13 years experience in manufacturing industry.

Even though this past journey was both enjoyable and challenging, I felt I was not doing enough to satisfy myself. I thought I have to do something that makes me keep learning new things in my life and adapt with new technology.

I resigned from my last post as senior QA engineer back in Feb 2021 with last drawn salary of RM 6,600. I was not looking to find a new job whatsoever. Just to take a break from the boring, toxic and stressful environment that I had. Just to have more time with my loved ones, my kids and my wife. I never intended to go back to the same field and since then I have been looking to equip myself with what I have passion with, blockchain and crypto.

Currently I am equipping myself by enrolling in Advanced Diploma in Blockchain Engineering. This is a 1 year program and expected to finish in Nov'22. Other than this, I am learning all the basics and necessary course in Software Development.

My questions:

1. Since my past experiences are irrelevant, what is the possible/expected salary should I aim?
2. Will the future employer consider me as a junior role or senior role?
3. What do you think about blockchain technology? In your opinion, is it the future or just a hype?
4. Any recommendation? What would you do if you were me? (going back to manufacturing is not an option).
Many thanks 

Regards
Khairi