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I don’t want to do design work anymore; I’m hoping everyone can give me some advice.

2015-10-25View Original

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I hold a master’s degree in chemical engineering from an ordinary university, and I am currently working at a private company in Beijing on oilfield surface design tasks. I have been working there for 3 months. I originally loved doing design work, but now I’m thinking about quitting. There are several reasons for this desire to quit: 1. It is a small private company, with almost no training provided; I have to rely entirely on self-study. I feel like I don’t know anything yet, and I don’t even know what questions to ask others, which makes my learning process very frustrating. 2. I originally planned to change jobs and return to my hometown after 3 years, but given the current situation, it’s not even certain that I’ll be able to learn much in those 3 years; suddenly, I’m not sure where I’ll be tomorrow 3. Now I have the desire to pursue a Ph.D., but my family isn’t very supportive of this idea. One reason is my age, and another is the question of whether getting a Ph.D. will definitely guarantee me a better job I would like to ask everyone, how should I make a choice? Should I continue working as I am, pursue a PhD, or quit my job to change careers? Are there any promising areas in the chemical industry at the moment?
Reply #22015-10-25
1. The company is a small private enterprise, with almost no training provided; one has to rely entirely on self-study. I feel like I don’t know anything at the moment, and I don’t even know what questions to ask others, so I’m in a very helpless situation when it comes to learning. Whether it’s a state-owned enterprise or a private company, one still has to learn on their own*; the company only provides a platform. 2. I originally planned to change jobs and return to my hometown after 3 years, but given the current situation, it’s not certain that I’ll be able to learn much in those 3 years; suddenly, I’m not sure where I’ll be tomorrow Make good use of this platform. Now I have the desire to pursue a PhD, but my family isn’t very supportive of it – one reason is my age, and another is the question of whether getting a PhD will definitely guarantee me a better job Even after pursuing a PhD, I still face this problem: having high ambitions but lacking the necessary skills
Reply #32015-10-25
First, one must understand oneself and figure out what is suitable for them. If you like quiet, then pursue a PhD, become a teacher, or engage in research. If you like to explore and have a large network of contacts, then go into business. Good at interacting with people; working in a factory is also fine.
Reply #42015-10-25
The market conditions are poor at the moment, so it’s probably not easy to change jobs either. Make the most of the current platform and keep a lower profile.
Reply #52015-10-25
There is hardly any training; this kind of thing will be available. What you mentioned, going on business trips to other places to learn*, don’t be envious of your classmates who go there to learn*. No matter where they go to learn*. Good companies are those that others learn from*, rather than going around learning from others; those who always imitate others will end up falling behind. Design firms deal with real-world tasks – is training really necessary? I’ve never done any design work; it seems that the responsibility for design is a lifelong one? Train yourself so as to avoid legal consequences resulting from design mistakes in the future. It’s not certain that one can learn much even after three years; this mindset will remain unchanged over those three years, and one will still be in the same state as before. Therefore, don’t easily rule out your own future. As the saying goes, as far as our dreams reach, that’s how far we can go. Here are a few words for you: be strict with yourself and strive for excellence. Keep going – the harder you work, the more lucky you’ll be. I’m not as lucky as you when it comes to my work; my educational background isn’t as high as yours, and I still spend my days sweeping the yard. I still need to quit my job and change careers. Different industries are like worlds apart; better not do it. Those in the tech field have invested so many years in their specialty – how much do you really know about other industries? So I don’t recommend it
Reply #62015-10-26
Being a graduate student and still not knowing how to study on one’s own – it’s a waste of time studying like this. There’s no need to get a PhD either; it’s better to just work hard
Reply #72015-10-26
To put it most directly, if you had better options back then, you wouldn’t have chosen this career at all
Reply #82015-10-26
It’s only been three months and the original poster already has this idea – it seems like they think too much. Stay hungry, stay foolish!
Reply #92015-10-26
First, look around for opportunities; switch jobs when a good one arises. If it’s really as you say – your current workplace is quite average and it won’t give you any advantage when you switch jobs in the future – then don’t waste time here.
Reply #102015-10-27
In the workplace, you have to learn on your own; no one else will teach you! Do we really have to learn just as in school, where a teacher teaches us? If that’s the case, it seems there’s nothing to learn no matter where you go!
Reply #112015-10-28
Go home; there’s no future here in Beijing – it’s all about vanity and face. . .

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