EE is much harder than CS as a degree. Also there is less jobs and pay sucks. You will see a lot of EEs doing software jobs.

Do you really enjoy Electrical Engineering? I’m saying this because it’s right up there as one of the most challenging degrees anyone can do. It’s harder than Computer Science, but related.

Not to put you off, anyone can do it, but you have to commit pretty seriously.

Also, what is the local job market like for Electrical Engineers? Start there first. Look for opportunities locally, in your country, or wherever you want to end up.

I transitioned from EE career into Computer Science.

One thing I found really challenging with EE is the slow feedback loop during practice/study/tinkering. In contrast Comp Sci has a really fast feedback loop so you can learn at a rapid rate.

In an EE degree you learn a really broad range of topics, and the mathematics is relatively advanced, and relatively advanced physics too. These concepts are really great to learn, and will help you grow intellectually- but they are pretty abstract.

But can be a rewarding career, one of my best friends still works as an EE and he loves it, finds it really rewarding.

I’ve been thinking of going back to EE long term (firmware so half programming half EE)

> I would like to get my electrical engineering degree and focus on power systems

Do you really like this and want to work in it / have friends or family you could ask about this career?

Because if not FYI, it's likely LESS salary than your software engineering job, plus less likely remote work is feasible if that's important to you.

No, you will ruin your life.