EastSideSquirrel
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Good day everyone. Looking for a bit of perspective here,and from lurking these forms I know many of you have years of wisdom.
I’m late out of school, graduated in a automation related technology program. I did co-ops at smaller integrators, where my experience was primarily mechanical design. I’m comfortable with a few drafting softwares. I also have done robot programming with denso & fanuc. I can do basic plc programs, and give me enough time I can write something that will work. I enjoy working with my hands and slapping things together, ie. setting up sensors &* troubleshooting. In my current role, I am making schematics & designs for panels (an area which I previously lacked).
My issue is that I feel kind of mediocre at everything (except interpersonal skills). I feel like my skill set is suited to a smaller integrator shop like I have worked previously, where I can do various tasks instead of just one role.*
Looking towards the future, I know I don't want to travel far for work. I'm more family*oriented. This job I currently have is great on paper, but I feel like my development would be accelerated elsewhere. I don't want to rob my future self of opportunities because I took the easy route earlier on in my career. The only other negative aspect is*sitting all day makes me kind of crazy.*
I get that if I went to a smaller place, I would likely invoke more stress and get paid less in the short term. The grass will always be greener on the other side.
I understand no job will ever tick all of the boxes, I just want to do the best thing for future me and family. From your experience, what would you do in my position?
Thanks gentlemen.
I’m late out of school, graduated in a automation related technology program. I did co-ops at smaller integrators, where my experience was primarily mechanical design. I’m comfortable with a few drafting softwares. I also have done robot programming with denso & fanuc. I can do basic plc programs, and give me enough time I can write something that will work. I enjoy working with my hands and slapping things together, ie. setting up sensors &* troubleshooting. In my current role, I am making schematics & designs for panels (an area which I previously lacked).
My issue is that I feel kind of mediocre at everything (except interpersonal skills). I feel like my skill set is suited to a smaller integrator shop like I have worked previously, where I can do various tasks instead of just one role.*
Looking towards the future, I know I don't want to travel far for work. I'm more family*oriented. This job I currently have is great on paper, but I feel like my development would be accelerated elsewhere. I don't want to rob my future self of opportunities because I took the easy route earlier on in my career. The only other negative aspect is*sitting all day makes me kind of crazy.*
I get that if I went to a smaller place, I would likely invoke more stress and get paid less in the short term. The grass will always be greener on the other side.
I understand no job will ever tick all of the boxes, I just want to do the best thing for future me and family. From your experience, what would you do in my position?
Thanks gentlemen.