<prompt> Human: I was a few years out of school and well on my way to a prosperous career as an engineer when I suddenly dropped everything for a chance to start over. I went from making 85k with great benefits and 5 weeks of vacation to 13hr, no benefits. After two years in a cabinet shop, Ive moved up a little but have come to realization that its in my familys best interest for me to return to Engineering before its too late. I dont really know what my question is... Im just concerned Ill have difficulty finding an employer that will be interested in someone with a 2 year gap. Has anyone else been in a similar situation? Throwaway account Northeast USA  <response>: What kind of engineering? How long did you hold your previous engineering position? Were you employed the full two years from leaving engineering? Did you enter a skilled trades program as an apprentice carpenter?Its not as big a deal to transition back as you think. You were already employed as an engineer. You transitioned to another field that youve said that you made advances in your positions in the carpentry field. Its not a gap. Its just different. Depending on level of experience and type of engineering job youre looking for, you can spin the carpentry position as a positive workmanage contractors, manage scopeschedulebudget, manage client expectations, draft proposals, etc.Source: Work in engineering consulting - mechanical, civil, and environmental 