I have been working at the small design institute for a year now
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I spent a year in a design institute with over 200 employees; the salary wasn’t as high as I had expected, and there seemed to be no promising prospects for the future in that job. I began to think that I might be better suited for work in technical development, specifically in the area of chemical process development. The design work is so tedious – it still involves drawing diagrams, and progress is slow with a low starting point. Experience is still experience. In my opinion, it’s difficult to master true skills when not within the compound; it’s due to our institute’s policies – we have the desire but lack the means. The desire to learn and grow is very strong. Good projects are crucial
A design institute with over 200 people is still small; stay calm and take every opportunity to learn*.
Perseverance leads to success; make full use of the available resources and focus on mastering one’s subject thoroughly. There will definitely be opportunities to show one’s abilities in the future
Hold on, original poster – even from a chicken coop can emerge a phoenix, and talent can arise from a small courtyard; it all depends on the original poster’s own efforts. Besides, the academy also has its downsides: the divisions are too detailed, which limits the scope of what can be learned
I work in production, and in reality there’s no hope for the future. I really envy those who work in design firms – at least they have engineers to aim for as a motivation to push themselves forward. But for those working in production, there are no certifications available to help them advance in their careers.
Gold will always shine! The design standards are all the same; as long as one studies hard, there will definitely be opportunities to put one’s skills to use.
Nothing is easy to do. Keep going until the end, and you will reap rewards
Thank you for the encouragement. If one wants to achieve something, one must persevere no matter what, keeping one’s passion alive; and even after that passion fades, one should still keep going. It’s a bit isolated here – there’s not the same atmosphere as in schools, with a structured approach, nor are there any effective mechanisms for communication among colleagues within the institution. There’s also very little interaction with designers from outside. Maybe it’s time to look for opportunities to join some professional associations. Personal opinion
Calm down; the world outside is still cruel. All roads lead to Rome
A design institute with over 200 people is quite large; whether one can work on projects depends on oneself. You might have few opportunities to show what you can do there, so it’s necessary to strive to demonstrate your abilities and seize those opportunities. Keep it up! In larger design institutes, one might just be engaged in drawing diagrams for three to five years, while in larger engineering companies, one might only be responsible for filling out data sheets. Smaller design institutes offer more opportunities for growth!
A chicken coop might also produce a few phoens, but they are not necessarily purebred. Design work teaches that what is learned in professional institutions is systematic and standardized, and there is a common language for communication among peers. First of all, the young students need to have the opportunity to learn*, and it’s also a question as to whether what they learn is appropriate and meets the relevant standards. I have experienced it in the courtyard; I know what it’s like.
Oh no, it seems I’m going to have to spend some time in that compound in a depressing mood; they say it will take 7 or 8 years before I can get out!
:Lol, the OP is a bit pessimistic! ! ! The fragrance of plum blossoms comes from bitter cold!
A courtyard with a little over 200 people in it isn’t considered very large, but it’s not small either; after all, this is a design-oriented business, not a labor-intensive one
One must adjust their mindset properly! I really wanted to work at a design institute, but I wasn’t able to get in, so I ended up working in a private company in the field of design. I always felt uneasy; during difficult times or moments of worry, I would think of it as an opportunity to learn. In the blink of an eye, more than half a year has passed, and my goal remains to work at a design institute. Our company also has people who come from design institutes. They say that in large design institutes, the division of tasks is very detailed, so one can only learn what is related to that specific area of work; in smaller design institutes, the division of tasks isn’t as detailed, so one has to learn everything. It’s still a matter of mindset
It’s not necessarily true that one can learn more in a larger compound than in a smaller one, because the division of labor in larger compounds is very detailed, with each person only able to handle a small part of the work. In smaller compounds, there are fewer people, so one has to do many things by oneself, which allows them to learn much more. Ultimately, it depends on oneself – effort is key
Every design institute has its own characteristics. One should love what they do, work diligently, be eager to learn and improve, and develop a plan based on the specifics of their field. Attitude and action determine everything!
A design institute with over 200 people can’t be considered small, right? My design institute only has 20 people! I’ve been here for a year and a half now; there have been both successes and frustrating moments, but overall I think the successes outweigh the negatives. When starting work, there’s a lot to learn, and I believe it’s more important for me to build up my skills at this stage! Hehe... Keep trying!