terrie73
20-03-2005, 11:52 AM
Is It me or am i just one of the unfortunate ones trying to get ahead in our game over the past 6 years Ive worked for a couple of employers and they all promise the earth.
I don't like to keep on jumping ship,but they all have the same outlook throw u out there and just bash filters and change belts . with a few repairs and call out
It seems to me Most Companies just want monkeys to do the donkey work and the real work goes to the subbies.
I have spent 5 years so far at college and intend to spend at least another 7 and it frustrates me knowing that i may spend 2/3 of my career on maintenance. I know that maintenance is bread & butter stuff but we need to find some harmony between the cream and the crap. In saying that I know plenty of Engineers who love a bit of maintenance
I know and appreciate im not going to learn everthing overnight but i find myself doing Extras at weekends Helping out a Good old Boy who's willing to go through the works,where i have learnt most things,I enjoy the PJ's as they break up the routine to which I find myself stuck in the week.
Is there any good companies left out there who values some dedicated Indivduals who want to learn and become the best.
I've even resorted to doing training courses in my own time and try to spend a couple of hours a week doing research
As more and more Quality Engineers are in their early 50's where will we be in say 10 @ 15 years time. when all the good men retire?
How Long will i have to wait to get my hands round some proper equipment and get a feel for it? (chillers & controls)
I don't like to keep on jumping ship,but they all have the same outlook throw u out there and just bash filters and change belts . with a few repairs and call out
It seems to me Most Companies just want monkeys to do the donkey work and the real work goes to the subbies.
I have spent 5 years so far at college and intend to spend at least another 7 and it frustrates me knowing that i may spend 2/3 of my career on maintenance. I know that maintenance is bread & butter stuff but we need to find some harmony between the cream and the crap. In saying that I know plenty of Engineers who love a bit of maintenance
I know and appreciate im not going to learn everthing overnight but i find myself doing Extras at weekends Helping out a Good old Boy who's willing to go through the works,where i have learnt most things,I enjoy the PJ's as they break up the routine to which I find myself stuck in the week.
Is there any good companies left out there who values some dedicated Indivduals who want to learn and become the best.
I've even resorted to doing training courses in my own time and try to spend a couple of hours a week doing research
As more and more Quality Engineers are in their early 50's where will we be in say 10 @ 15 years time. when all the good men retire?
How Long will i have to wait to get my hands round some proper equipment and get a feel for it? (chillers & controls)