Did you stay in engineering?
I went the BE route but had a dual career that bridged into programing. Got to say I loved my work. Semi-retired now but involved in game design with a small group from Brasil.
Yes, recession hit in mid 80’s and around here no one was hiring Chem E’s. Stupid me had no idea you could only get a job in Cali or Texas. So, I went back to school (grad), got married (I was working doing accounting and going to school) and took the Mommy track. So my BSE is just that at this stage, BS.