First job, try going into pte sector. Way much more exposure. Life will be tougher of course! But the immense opportunity over CS is worth it.

I have too many friends, after graduate went straight into CS. Guess what? after 20 years, they dun even dare to step out of their comfort zone. Too "specialised" in their field of work, too little "exposure" if you knw what I mean.

The career advancement is somewhat stagnant, just a few notches up their scale and more or less slowing down as they age or taken over by scholars and high flyers.

Do think twice before you set your sights just on CS. Unless the dept you are joining offers you alot of opportunities to excel and advance to higher appointments/division.