I don’t know how to choose now; I’m so troubled!
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I am a recent graduate this year, majoring in chemical engineering. I am currently working in the technical department of a manufacturing factory in Dalian. I’ve been at the company for a week now and have gotten a general idea of it; the company’s performance is poor, especially this year. When signing the contract, the manager said let’s sign it for one year first. You can see the situation of the company – the industry is in a downturn and profits are low; signing a one-year contract is beneficial for both you and the company. I’m really confused now about whether I should continue in this industry or not. I initially sought a job in this field because I was interested in it, and I never expected reality to be so harsh. But the head of the technical department told me to ignore those who are spreading rumors and telling me to find another job; as long as I’m willing to learn, my colleagues in the technical department will definitely teach me. However, I’m not very optimistic about the company’s future; it’s already a declining enterprise, with mostly experienced workers and old managers – there are very few young people. Should I keep going?
Look for it secretly while also seeking advice from others. Sign another one-year contract; the trial period should not exceed one month – don’t get deceived.
If I look for another job, I might not work in pressure vessel design after all, as I’m quite interested in this field. Ideals are beautiful, but reality is indeed harsh. If I keep holding on here, will there be a spring? Is there any room for growth in this field? Alas!
If I look for another job, I might not work in pressure vessel design after all, as I’m quite interested in this field. Ideals are beautiful, but reality is indeed harsh. Will there be a spring if I keep going with this? Is there any future in this field? Alas!
If there’s a chance to train myself and improve my skills quickly, I’ll stay a while longer
You can start by learning to wait for the right opportunity; the key is to know what you want to do. Actually, right now I don’t know what I want to do
It’s a great opportunity to learn; the manager encourages you and acknowledges your efforts. With your hard work, the company might improve, but even if it doesn’t, you’ll still gain experience and new skills. Besides, you can look for another job while continuing to work here.
I’m in the same major as you; we graduated around this time last year, and now we do the same job. First, I suggest you figure out whether you really like this field and whether you can cope with sitting in an office all the time in front of a computer ； Secondly, figure out whether your factory truly has the technology or is just copying others. I’m surrounded by young people, but I’m not as good as you; I’m just doing odd jobs. If even experienced mentors and senior leaders are willing to help you, you should really cherish that. Design is indeed a hard and thankless job. It would be good to switch to equipment management. Personal opinion.
If you still want to do this job, don’t leave. Want to change lines? Leave early.
After seeing the original poster’s post, I wanted to leave a comment. In fact, it’s not necessary to be a designer to work in this field; one can also work as a salesperson, quality inspector, or purchaser. . But having some technical knowledge is very useful; almost all of the sales staff in my previous company came from technical backgrounds. There’s nothing wrong with learning some skills, provided you want to stay in this field. However, while some container manufacturers are experiencing poor business, there are also those that are extremely busy; of course, this is because those companies are large and have the capital to secure contracts. The manufacturing factories in Dalian were probably in better condition a few years ago; this year, I’ve only heard of one factory closing down, and it was a rather large one at that.
I studied chemical engineering and graduated 10 years ago. I worked at a container factory for 1.5 years; the performance there was just acceptable, but there was no time for rest, and the working conditions weren’t very humane. My mentors did teach me everything they knew, but I eventually left that job. I switched to working on container design safety assessments, and now I’m involved in work related to safe production... Your company is quite professional; if you’re interested in technical work, you could stay there to gain experience and build up your skills. After a year, if you perform well, you’ll likely have your contract extended, unless the company itself faces difficulties. You’ve just graduated; how great is the employment pressure these days? This year, not only in the manufacturing industry but also across various sectors things are not good. If you change jobs, where will you go? Do you want money, stability, or the opportunity to improve your skills and gain experience? What’s your family’s financial situation like? If you stop working, won’t this transition period pose any difficulties for you? Think about it