Junior college students from 2006 at the construction site
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The purpose of posting is to allow peers to exchange insights. Started working in August 2006. I graduated from a vocational college; I’m not sure whether it’s education that’s tragic for me, or rather I am who is tragic because of education. It was only when I arrived at the construction site that I realized things were in a complete mess. I worked on four projects as part of one initiative. Semi-public, semi-private installation company. The first year at work was one in which both others and I completely denied myself. I blush just thinking about it; I get scolded by others or by myself. The salary was 1300; it was slightly better in the second year – under the supervision of a professional foreman, I didn’t have much authority but did have some responsibilities. I worked on two construction sites and almost messed things up. This year, with new projects, the professional foreman was ‘borrowed’ by another project of the company. My responsibility is only related to the instruments, but now we are also dealing with electrical issues. Since the materials supplied by the owner have not arrived yet, there aren’t many workers available to carry out the work. About 50. And there are three team leaders, and no problems have arisen; perhaps things will just continue like this at the higher levels as well. Salary is 2650. It’s quite contradictory right now; in terms of the scope of work, I feel my salary is low, but considering my experience and the current job market conditions, I think it’s fair. I want to quit working on this construction site (the total contract cost for the petrochemical project is 10.5 million). Going out to work is just to earn a little more money and see if things can get better. Could everyone give me some advice? This post was last edited by laiqi on 2009-3-30 20:49]
Why don’t you want to do it? Aren’t you making progress year by year, through setbacks and through your own hard work and perseverance? It seems like you are constantly getting better. Break through your current \"career development bottleneck\" – believe that there is more room for your growth. Keep striving; never give up!
Hehe, I graduated in 1996 and started working on construction sites. Don’t be afraid of hard work or losing face; observe more, learn more, ask more questions, and learn from your colleagues. After working for about three years, you’ll become an experienced worker, and it’s better to become a project manager on your own. Hold on tight – sometimes don’t focus only on money; in a few years you’ll realize that what you gain can’t be measured in money.
Given the current economic crisis, I suggest the original poster consider getting a degree before changing jobs
If you think you can still learn something at this construction site, it’s advised that you don’t quit. From the poster’s description, you’ve started to take care of electrical matters as well – what a great opportunity!
Hold on, it’s not bad at all. Their salary is higher than mine, so I should be satisfied
Receiving nearly 3,000 yuan in three years is quite a lot. Back when I first graduated, I only earned 600 yuan. I lived in the mountains, on the Loess Plateau – everywhere were mountains, with not a single human in sight, and no trees either. It was tough; it was as if I had returned to primitive times, with very limited information and knowledge. It was difficult even to watch TV, let alone access the Internet. After staying there for two years, it felt like I was disconnected from society. It took me four years of hard work to earn just over 2,000. The years right after graduation are a time for gaining knowledge, experience, and skills – and that’s more important than money. Once you’ve developed to a certain extent and there’s nothing left for you to learn in that environment, it’s time to move on to another place. If you do change jobs, choose one that offers more opportunities for growth; it’s not necessary to go to a place with a higher salary – what matters is having better prospects for development.
Keep it up! I graduated from college in 2007 and started working on construction sites right after that; my salary was roughly the same as yours, dear poster. That’s how project construction works; it is of great help to our development and progress. As long as one can understand themselves, changing jobs is highly beneficial, both in terms of income and confidence. But let’s wait a while longer before considering a job change; after all, the economic situation has not been good these past two years.
Work on construction sites for a while; as experience grows, your value will naturally increase. Don’t be impatient
I started working in 2007 as well. During the first year, I also spent at least 350 days on the construction site; I was there except for 10 days when I went home. I started working at 5 a.m. with the workers and returned at 7 p.m., spending the entire day on the site as well. I would find a spot with some grass and fall asleep there. It’s exhausting to imagine. Fortunately, in 2008 the central unit was discontinued, and I went to the project department where, under the guidance of an assistant manager, I began to truly learn the actual aspects of project construction and management. At the end of 08, it was moved to another construction site, which was also a phase nearing completion. Those who work with me are college graduates from 2006. However, after half a year of learning in the project department, I feel that my knowledge has indeed expanded greatly. Today, in the project department, I am defined as a technical department manager. Managing many aspects of construction work these days is indeed tiring; sometimes, even the smallest issues can get me frustrated, and I feel like there’s still so much I haven’t learned. A new project is set to start in the second half of the year, and I hope to be able to serve as a construction manager in that role. I’m not denying that the site conditions are poor, but there isn’t actually that much work to be done. I believe what is meant by having capabilities is the ability to devise reasonable measures in special situations, so that proper plans can be used to resolve problems quickly and simply. On the contrary, looking back at the guys I worked with when I first started, it’s still the same today – many simple tasks remain unclear to them. I think that’s where the real difference lies. Construction is truly a tough job, so don’t be afraid of hardship. Whether one changes jobs in the future or switches to a role related to budgeting or something else, on-the-ground experience is still necessary. Hey guys, let’s keep it up! ↖(^ω^)↗ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I’m pretty satisfied with my salary; aside from expenses for food, accommodation, insurance, and other benefits, I can earn around 5000 right now. This post was last edited by 50889246 on 2009-4-1 20:21]
Cherish this opportunity; even when changing jobs these days, the requirement is usually three to five years of work experience. So my advice is that if you really decide to change jobs, hold on a little longer. I also started working in 2007, initially in construction management for the general contractor. Due to the nature of the work, communication was the main aspect involved; real construction experience had to be acquired on my own time outside of work. It’s more difficult to learn practical skills, so I cherish the opportunity I have now. :handshake
Education is certainly important, but one must be able to endure hardships at work and also possess an innovative spirit; as the saying goes, \"Haste makes waste.\"”； Gold will always shine; have confidence in yourself!
It is recommended to persevere for a while; it’s usually at this point that people think, \"It will be fine once it’s over,\" or they decide to focus on learning something, which can also be seen as a form of capital accumulation
Learn more!* If you have the ability, you will definitely be discovered! Remember, strength determines everything! Forever! Latent. . Wait. . . :victory:
I suggest you continue exercising for two more years; it will be very beneficial for you. Raise your technical skills and on-site experience to a higher level; I believe your compensation will be high at that time.
Hello, I’ve been doing this for over ten years now, yet my income is still less than two thousand. It’s not a matter of money; I graduated from a technical school and don’t have any influential connections in my family. You guys graduate from college right away, but I learned on my own, and now I’m in charge of the equipment at a factory. There’s no way to succeed without effort – only by continuously building on what you already know can you go further. Otherwise, you can imagine what your life will be like when you die (assuming nothing unexpected happens). As long as you have something to do, there’s room for progress; perseverance leads to success! Otherwise, how could I, just a simple mechanic, have reached where I am today? Sometimes I feel tired, and when I talk to my wife, she asks me the same thing: “You never thought you’d end up like this, did you?” Yes, I really never imagined it; I just knew that I had to do my job well, until I really didn’t want to anymore
There’s a goal! With care! Persevere! You will eventually find the true corner of your heart
There is no mountain higher than a person, and no road longer than one’s feet. I’m currently in our project department. Although the day is busy, I feel that I’ve gained a lot. One should approach work with determination – not only must one work, but also do it well. The only thing that can measure your performance at work is your ability; indeed, this is the factor that determines success. I believe that with a solid foundation, there’s no reason to worry about not being able to achieve success. Inspiration illuminates life
I’ve learned a lot. I just started working at the project team this year and there’s still much I don’t know. Reading the comments from those above me has been very insightful. Working on a construction site isn’t easy; one has to deal with many different aspects, which seems like a great way to get trained. It’s also clear that managing a project well isn’t simple, and I still have a long way to go.
I graduated in 2008, and just like you, I’m responsible for on-site management – handling reports, workload calculations, safety issues, and quality control. It’s quite complicated, and the salary isn’t very high. But I think this is the time to learn things; otherwise, how will I be able to support my family when I turn 30? It’s hard now, but it won’t be hard in the future! What do you think?
Your chances are pretty good; at least you have the opportunity to gain experience. It is only through actual combat that you can truly learn something. In a few more years, it will be time for you to show what you’re capable of