I’ve been feeling lost lately. . . . Seeking advice from experts
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This post was last edited by ms3210 on 2010-7-5 at 18:33. I am a master’s graduate in chemical engineering; I currently work at a construction company, having been there for almost a year. I worked on a very small project, and now I’m involved in bidding processes. When I entered this field last year, my plan was to gain some experience on-site for a few years before looking for an opportunity to work in design. . I still think the same way, but it feels like that goal is getting further and further away from me. A year has passed; I haven’t made any money, I’ve wasted a lot of time, and I haven’t gained much practical experience. On the other hand, my ability to speak in a smooth, persuasive manner has improved over time. I’m almost 30 years old yet still not married. Moreover, in more than 60% of the cases involving engineers in my company, problems arise due to the fact that they have to work away from home for long periods of time. After thinking it over, I realize that the construction industry is just too demanding; I want to work in design instead. But switching now seems too difficult, and I’m afraid that once I do switch in a few years, it will be too late and no one will want to hire me. Oh, it’s really terrifying to be worried about things on all sides. I just want to ask the seniors: in my situation, if I want a chance to switch to design, do I need to gain practical experience on the job? How long will it take? What do I need to learn for this process? Do design firms look for on-site experience when hiring designers? The part you like about the scene? I’m so confused – my technical skills aren’t good, it seems like there’s so much I need to learn, and I have no idea where to start. I can’t sleep at night (mainly because of teenage emotions T_T). I hope experts can give me some advice! ! Another idea is to just muddle along; after all, one won’t starve these days, so I’ll just take it one step at a time. . . . . . Mmm. .
The view from the second floor is the most incisive. A person must first have roots, and these “roots” are the family. Without roots, one is just duckweed; no matter how good or hardworking such duckweed may be, it cannot achieve anything significant. Overcome the difficulties and lower your requirements; it’s fine even if it’s in a rural area. With a family, there comes a sense of responsibility and pressure; your mindset changes completely, and your efforts are no longer those of a lone fighter. It’s okay to wait a while before having another child. Because once a child is born, you have to take responsibility for them; don’t treat the child unfairly.
:loveliness: Thank you to both LS. . . . Uh. . . Feelings don’t just appear out of nowhere
Everyone goes through such a period of confusion; use this time to make proper plans.
A person must first have roots, and these “roots” are the family. Without roots, one is just duckweed; no matter how good or hardworking such duckweed may be, it cannot achieve anything significant. Overcome the difficulties and lower your requirements; it’s fine even if it’s in a rural area. With a family, there comes a sense of responsibility and pressure; your mindset changes completely, and your efforts are no longer those of a lone fighter. It’s okay to wait a while before having another child. Because once a child is born, you have to take responsibility for them; don’t treat the child unfairly.