Should I change jobs?
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This post was last edited by Liuyuxiu Liting on 2018-5-3 08:41. I used to work in chemical process/pipeline design, and I also worked part-time as a 3D database administrator. For various reasons, I really want to escape that once-negative atmosphere of the old courtyard, and I also hope to improve my own abilities. By chance, I changed jobs to a company that specializes in purification projects for the pharmaceutical and electronics industries; I really appreciate the character and determination of the company’s owner. However, later on, due to issues regarding the distribution of benefits in the cooperation among several leaders, the company split apart, with the electronics division forming its own separate company; I happened to be working on water, gas, and chemical-related design tasks in that electronics division. The new boss is from Taiwan; he’s quite famous in the Taiwanese business world. He’s a great person, very kind, and he’s been good to me as well. Perhaps it’s because we study the same major, which gives us something in common to talk about. But at that time, the main reason I came here to work was the ambition and vision of the former boss. 3D is not necessary in this work; past experience is still useful when it comes to designing layouts and drawing pipelines. There are many differences between the electronics industry and the chemical industry, so it can be considered a combination of learning and practical application. There are also two students who have just graduated; I have them work with me so that we can share the workload. Of course, it takes effort to teach, and it’s inevitable for children to make mistakes. Normally, when there are new projects, trips are required to discuss the plans, including answering questions regarding the drawings; so there are quite a few business trips as well. We were responsible for designing for a relatively large engineering company in Taiwan, so we often had a lot of interactions with the engineering staff, and there were numerous meetings to address various questions. It was frustrating at times due to certain constraints; it’s a common issue among design firms – they always focus on regulations and such things. There’s a new job opportunity right now, and I’m not sure whether to take it or not. A friend of mine works at a design firm owned by a foreign company; he asked me to go for an interview there some time ago. The interview process was quite formal, with both technical skills and English proficiency being assessed. I feel the interview wasn’t that great, but they’re willing to offer me a position; the salary would be about 20,000 yuan higher per year than what I have now. Actually, salary isn’t the most important thing. What matters most is that they were acquired by a foreign company in 2015, have a relatively structured management system, and the managers during interviews are all foreigners. I mainly work as a 3D database administrator, which is an area in which I’m quite skilled; I don’t want to lose the technical knowledge I’ve acquired over the years. After the database is set up, I focus on process design. I had little exposure to process work in design institutes before, especially process calculations, so I really want to pursue a career in process design. I’m currently in a dilemma about how to proceed; I don’t know what to choose. On the one hand, I’m doing pretty well at my current company – the work load isn’t as heavy as in design firms, and the atmosphere is good. However, it seems difficult for the company to achieve further growth, and I’m not sure what the new boss thinks about the company’s future. Also, the commute to work is a bit far, about 1 hour. It’s a design firm owned by a foreign company; it operates in a fairly structured manner, and being a well-known foreign enterprise, not just anyone can get in. Also, the foreign companies are closer to my home; it’s about 40 minutes by road, and they are located in the city’s CBD. Everyone, please help analyze which industry has more prospects and how to make a choice.
If I were you, I would choose the one with a higher salary; water flows uphill. As long as it is gold, it will shine. Seize the opportunity! Opportunities aren’t that simple.
Personally, I still place importance on the company’s future development. Think about it: your salary, your career prospects, and the opportunities for expanding your horizons – aren’t all related to the company’s success?
This post was last edited by Liuyuxiu Liting on 2018-5-3 at 16:32. Yes, what you said makes a lot of sense. I’m also thinking about which side would be more beneficial for my career development; I’m mainly worried that my current company won’t be able to thrive ； Also, in fact, foreign companies have projects for which they recruit staff; when there are no projects, they lay off employees regardless of their position.
Then I suggest you take your own circumstances into account, such as marriage and having children, and consider everything comprehensively. If you don’t have any concerns in those areas, then go ahead boldly; having good work experience will make it easier to change jobs in the future
Personally, I still value the compensation and future development opportunities
Where there’s more money, that’s where it goes. Don’t let down the price offered by the market.
Where there’s more money, that’s where it goes. Don’t let down the price offered by the market.
Where there’s more money, that’s where it goes. Don’t let down the price offered by the market.
The engineering involved in pharmaceutical purification is considered a minor aspect of chemical engineering, and I think its prospects are average； That foreign-owned engineering company you mentioned may indeed offer higher incomes and better management at the moment, but who knows – one day it might fail to operate properly and end up having to pay you some money before closing down; there are many such examples.