Where is the future development?
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I graduated from a regular second-tier university with a degree in chemical engineering; I have been working in chemical process control for half a year now. I want to quit my job, but I’m not sure what to do in the future. Reasons for resignation: 1. Health issues – my current health condition is not good. 2. The shift work is quite demanding, especially the night shifts; I can’t fall asleep before starting work. 3. The smell in the chemical plant is strong, and being exposed to it for long periods is harmful to health ； Occasionally, there are also some accidents. 4. The company’s workforce is relatively stable, with little room for advancement. Doubts: 1. The current salary is decent, and the work is relatively easy. 2. The economic situation is poor at the moment, so it’s difficult to find a job after quitting (if I quit, I might be completely away from the chemical industry). 3. What other industries can I work in if I leave the chemical industry? (If I fail to switch careers, at least I can return to a chemical plant and start over.) I’m very hesitant right now; as a young person, one always hopes to be able to choose an industry in which they can commit to working hard. Dear seniors, please give me some advice. Thank you!
Perseverance leads to victory. . . . .
Keep at it after you turn thirty. If possible, leave this industry before the age of 30
Perseverance leads to victory; is it necessary to keep going?
Here are my personal opinions: 1. The chemical environment is indeed harmful to the body; if one’s physique is sensitive to such an environment, it might be worth considering leaving, as life is the most important thing. 2. Work is easy these days; if you don’t have a strong background, the jobs you find outside may not be easy either, as capitalists will exploit employees to the fullest extent possible. 3. Working shifts disrupts the biological clock, which is tough, but staying up late and working overtime is common in other jobs as well, so one must be prepared for that. 4. If you switch to do something else, you still need to learn it on your own in advance; new companies want to hire people who can start working right away. 5. The overall economic situation is poor; even technology companies are laying off employees on a large scale. As a newcomer with a degree from a second-tier university, you’ll be at a disadvantage in the competition unless you have someone who can recommend you (it’s not that I look down on universities of this tier). If you leave now, you need some savings to support yourself. I suggest staying for now and getting familiar with the processes involved in your control system; it would be even better if you could also learn something about the related equipment, as you might need to work with this area in the future. Save money and build up a financial reserve, so that even if you quit your job and are without work for a year, you won’t go hungry and won’t have to rely on others for support. Take care of your health when work pressure isn’t high; even if the working environment outside is better than that in a chemical plant, you still have to strain your body. Get a driver’s license in your free time; don’t neglect your English skills and keep improving them – it might give you an advantage during interviews.
If it’s possible to change industry, do so; personally, I hate this industry