Off topic but still cad related - sort of 1

[R12NV]

What should I do???

I graduated as with my Associate Diploma in civil Eng. And I currently a working as a drafter and have been for the last 3yrs. I'm quite skilled at cadr14 and currently changing over to 2002. I have done a few courses excel, access and Project.

But my current job is general drafting not and it's not really improving my civil or structural drafting skill. as far as doing any design work. That has all been long forgotten.

I'm now scared that if I was to leave my current employer I wouldn't have the skills to get a decent drafting position elsewhere.

What should I do to keep my skill up to scratch, should I do a mx roads course etc and find a copy of the software to practice on ????

Any guidance would be great.

regards,

r12nv

 

[R12NV]

Please excuse my poor grammar. I'm not feeling the best today.

 

[CADQUEEN]

I know this is probably not politically correct, but may I ask how old are you?
Your situation seems similar to mine about 10 years ago
My first job out of school I stayed at my employer for about 2.5 years and then felt I wasn't going any where.
I was petrified but I took a leap of faith in my self and quit and found a better job then another better job..It was the best move I ever made! You also need to move around a little bit to up your pay scale
May I ask what state you are in?
Good luck!

 

[Geomar]

Old timer view.
I agree with the CADQUEEN, but in my case it was more like 40 years ago.

Good call CadQueen

 

[R12NV]

I'm 28.

I may have the chance to move into a Project Engineer role, but I would have to discuss going to UNI part time with my employer as it would be an 8yr commitment. But work may reimburse me for the subjects when I pass them.

 

[CADQUEEN]

Why don't you just throw your resume' out there and see if you get any bites...You never know until you try.
I will tell you one thing, the more software you know the better you chances are landing that dream job.
I taught myself AutoCAD,LDD,Civil, Survey, Microstation and InRoads and I can basically go where ever I want...You know the old saying...Knowledge is Power!...It IS TRUE.
BEST OF LUCK TO YOU....
Cassy