Work-related troubles

Analyze the economic situation, and then look at the prospects for your field of study. Try to improve your abilities as much as possible. Between uncertainty and good expectations, it’s best not to act rashly.

Learn more to improve your skills and experience. The more experience one has in chemical engineering design, the better; it cannot be replaced by enthusiasm or brute force

I fully understand the poster’s feelings; many students who start working in a new company experience this sensation. In established companies, the manufacturing processes are stable, and daily work mainly involves walking around the production lines, with little opportunity for technical research and development, which leads to a feeling that there is nothing to do. However, I hope the original poster will take some time to think about it – is there really no one to learn from? For example, the current stability of the process is the result of dedicated efforts by those who came before; why has it been possible to achieve such stability? What are the advantages compared to similar companies? Have you mastered the characteristics of the process? I’m saying this for the owner’s reference; if you really can’t stand it, changing jobs is definitely an option. But if you leave with technical experience in a certain field, it will undoubtedly be more helpful for you when looking for a new job. You might as well keep working for a while longer; the salary is quite good too.

You like design, which is great. But have you thought about this? Leaving aside whether there are any design firms willing to hire you at the moment, even if such firms do exist, I can assure you that your salary will not be half of what it is now.

I really envy the person who can’t find a job, OP

You can use your free time to recharge yourself and create more options for your future. . . . .

Let me give a simple example: One of my friends works for a large state-owned enterprise in Dalian, and he shares the same thoughts as the original poster. He changed jobs. When I arrived at the new workplace, I realized that I had learned too little at my previous job. I originally thought the manufacturing process was stable and there was nothing to learn, but now I regret it; I realize there were still many aspects of that process at my previous workplace that I didn’t fully understand. Also, I think finding a job you like is actually not at all like that. In this example, I hope the original poster can understand three points: 1. What one likes is not necessarily the same as what one will pursue for a lifetime; just as the person one likes the most is not necessarily one’s spouse ； 2. Since one has taken on this job, one must do it well; only by working diligently can one discover the joy in it, and naturally come to like it ； 3. Practical survival issues: do not change industries lightly, as the opportunity cost is very high.

Be cautious when leaving state-owned enterprises – once you leave, it’s hard to get back in. In fact, state-owned enterprises do have many advantages. Many similar topics have already been discussed in this version; you can give it a search.

I would like to ask if you have already figured out the current process, and what the purpose of each pipeline is. Why was such a pipeline set up? Some pipelines are only used during startup and shutdown; what problems will occur if they are not used? There are also materials, valves, and so on. There’s a lot to learn; in design, one also needs to understand the relevant standards, haha. By paying attention to the devices around us, one can learn a lot

Can’t learn anything, or don’t want to learn? Or do you not know what to learn? I think the latter component is more prevalent. . . When the process is stable, pay more attention to the on-site procedures; understand each control point, valve, and pipe fitting. Think more about why things are done in a certain way, and ask why repeatedly. There is always a reason for something being placed in a specific location. When you don’t know something and can’t find anyone to ask, turn to HaiChuan for experts to help, or ask your supervisor if you can be given access to the process documentation for that procedure There’s much more knowledge to be learned there; it’s enough to keep you busy studying for several years. Moreover, when there are equipment failures or production stops, those are the best opportunities for you to learn. Don’t give up or ignore them just because you’re afraid of the difficulties. This is just my opinion, but I hope it can provide you with some inspiration

Young people, do you want everything to develop according to your own wishes right after graduating? It’s not yet a very realistic thing. Furthermore, production practice is always the area in which designers are most lacking. So, if you spend some time on the shop floor, you’ll find that there’s actually a lot to learn there – it’s just that you’re not aware of it. Once you realize what you don’t know, you’ll realize there’s a lot you need to do

I’m in a similar situation to you; our salaries are much higher than yours. I also want to work in design – my previous job was boring and quite frustrating. I quit now. A joint-stock design institute came. Hope is right!

Thank you to my brothers and sisters for their discussions; I read each one carefully. I’m really touched by the enthusiasm shown by the older members of our forum! Thank you! Thank you!

In my opinion, although I don’t have a job, I think working would be similar to when I was in school. It’s not that life would be the same, but rather I mean that once we find a stable job, we might wonder whether we’ll still need to keep learning; we might end up working on the production line for the rest of our lives. Everyone wants to achieve something in life, and that’s undeniable. But we need to understand that Rome wasn’t built in a day – we need perseverance. We shouldn’t think that there’s nothing to do right now; the most important thing is to discover what we can learn and to keep learning. It’s not impossible to work in design; if your current job is stable and there are no issues, you could learn something related to design. You can then switch jobs when an opportunity arises, but it’s better not to do so now, as the situation really isn’t good. Don’t make impulsive mistakes that will lengthen your path to success. I truly hope the original poster can think carefully about what they want and what they intend to do. There’s no need to rush, but that doesn’t mean it’s a waste of time.

First, ask yourself which organization you want to work for and what kind of engineering design you intend to pursue ? ? Make thorough preparations before changing jobs! ! ! Definitely do what you enjoy doing! ! !

Hehe, many people start out working in fields that are quite different from their interests. Some settle for that situation, while others use their free time to learn things they are interested in; the more they learn, the more motivated they become. Once they have acquired enough knowledge, they switch to industries they like and do well there. Hehe, keep it up! Wishing you good choices

What kind of design do you want to create? A sophisticated production line, intricate and detailed blueprints, proprietary manufacturing processes – all of these are the result of gradual accumulation over time. Back at my previous workplace, I would do whatever was assigned to me; no matter how I did it, someone would always have something to say. I settled for a superficial understanding of things. Only after leaving that job did I realize that there was so much valuable knowledge right in front of me, yet I had ignored it. Now I can only strive to learn on my own and acquire that knowledge. I really regret it deeply

There is so much to learn; it’s almost impossible to say there isn’t anything left to learn. Get rid of impatience and calm down. There is a lot to learn, and since you can’t choose what you love, then love what you have chosen. Besides, your treatment is quite good! ! ! !

If you really want to pursue design, your current job will be of great help for your future work in this field. Keep going!