Electrical engineering to software engineering

<p>I am a recent graduate in Electrical Engineering. I found my first job in an IT department. I am learning how to use different software’s for different applications. This is new to me I am forcing myself to learn different soft wares. But if I become comfortable with soft wares I could find a job that pays well.
1)If you are in the field let me know is it ok to make this shift from electrical to software engineering? </p>

<p>2)Do you think I need to have software engineering degree to survive in IT field.</p>

<p>3)Currently I am working on my masters in Electrical Engineering. I love my classes. I love what I learned so far. I plan to go for a Phd in electrical engineering.Getting a Phd is one of my goals in life from childhood. You're thoughts about getting a Phd</p>