Should I go to the design institute or the factory? ?
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For those about to graduate and look for a job, what are your thoughts on design firms and factories, and which one would you choose? ? We welcome everyone to share their valuable insights.
It’s best to go to a design institute. Life there can be quite demanding, but at least you’re in the city and can work in an office. Life in companies or factories might be more comfortable, but those locations are mostly in the suburbs; it depends on your choice. If I had had a choice after graduating from undergraduate school, I would definitely have chosen a research institute, though it’s very difficult for undergraduates to get into such institutions
Agreed, upstairs. Now, for a bachelor’s degree, one can only go to factories. If you have a master’s degree or higher, you can choose it. Anyway, if you’re going to work in design, it’s better to have at least 2 years of on-site experience.
From the perspective of the working environment, design institutes are still better. I’ve been working in this factory for 6 years now, and I can no longer get into a design institute.
It depends on an individual’s aspirations; personally, if the conditions are the same, I would still choose to work in a design institute.
It depends on the individual situation; I initially chose a design firm instead of working shifts in a factory.
I work at a design institute; I feel that there are fewer opportunities for promotion there compared to factories, but I’m quite satisfied with the working environment!
If there’s a chance, an engineering design firm is still a good choice
Go to an engineering design firm instead :) The working conditions and benefits are better there, and it’s a good place for personal development. It’s true that working in a factory provides on-site experience, but I feel it can also wear down one’s enthusiasm and drive
A design institute is certainly more comfortable than a factory. At least the working and living conditions are much better there. There are many skilled professionals in design institutes, so one needs to study hard there and keep improving day by day. One should also strive to get opportunities to learn on the factory floor whenever possible.
Of course it’s the design institute. I’ve worked in factories as well as in design institutes, and there’s a significant difference between factories and design institutes in terms of quality
It’s definitely the design institute, without a doubt
Everyone says that, so it seems there’s hardly any debate left. I’ve been worrying too much about the design institute; the stress is causing me anxiety. It would be great if everyone could go there like they did on the 14th floor. But I’m really afraid that they might not want me there once I get to the factory design institute!
Life in a design institute is relatively normal, but due to the hierarchy based on seniority, it’s difficult to achieve significant progress in a short period of time. Factories are more challenging, offer more opportunities compared to design institutes, and provide greater room for growth! But one needs to be mentally prepared; only by enduring hardships can one become great! ! !
Well, it seems it’s best to get into a design institute after all! !
I disagree with the above view. From the perspective of the working environment, design institutes are certainly better, and they also offer good short-term benefits. The first few years in the factory will be tough, and the profits will be lower. But in the long run, those who work in design institutes are usually highly educated, with few opportunities to hold official positions ； In factories, it’s the opposite; after all, there are few technical personnel, especially those in the same field, so there are many opportunities for promotion. Working as a director in a factory (a state-owned enterprise) can bring in considerable extra income; it’s nothing compared to what employees in design firms earn!