Is it appropriate to switch jobs to an engineering company now?
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I was originally involved in process development, but due to the poor market conditions, it became impossible to sell my technical skills, and there was little opportunity for personal improvement; therefore, I decided to change jobs. Then I will have the opportunity to go to Shanghai Huayi Engineering Company to work on process design. Is it right to take a pay cut in such an environment? Is there anyone who knows this company well? What are your thoughts on the future of this industry? Currently it’s 9,000+, but after leaving it will only be 7,000+ after two and a half years of work.
Starting work on process development right after graduation – does that mean working on what’s known as a process package? Although the compensation has decreased, if one persists in pursuing a career in process development, it is more straightforward to start by working on project engineering design rather than focusing on process development from the beginning. With little engineering experience after graduation, the process packages created often contain many flaws, some of which can even be fatal
It’s already good enough to get into Huayi. Huayi also has many proprietary process packages and its own distinctive engineering designs, securing it a fairly stable market position in the industry.
It all seems very sophisticated; without being in design, it’s hard to keep up with what’s going on in the industry!
With a pre-tax salary of over 7,000, one ends up with only around 5,000 in hand; this salary level is quite stressful to live on in Shanghai
If there’s a good opportunity, go for it; working in a design firm these days isn’t easy at all. But the market situation in Shanghai seems okay
That’s absolutely true; it resonates deeply with me. Without a solid foundation, it’s impossible to work with a process package.
7000 is a bit low; I wonder if the original poster has checked this carefully
Given the current market situation, surviving and improving one’s skills are essential; of course, if there are other options available, there’s no need to rely solely on chemical engineering skills to make a living
Wuyi was laying off employees not long ago, right?
Was too much cut off? Add a bit more now. Either they hire those who earn high salaries, or they recruit more cheap labor. Do you know anything about the layoffs that took place some time ago?