@@jackwhite108NO. It’s the definition of “dead end job.” It’s a cruel trap because it CAN get you into a decent income in your 20s and early 30s. You’ll be able to own a modest house, get a family started, have a few luxuries, etc. The problem is that that’s it. The “dead end” hits after 10 years or so. If you don’t go back to school and get a degree you will stay at that level forever. It’s a bitter pill to swallow when you get to midlife and realize that you’re way behind financially. You see people your age building brand new houses, or buying vacation homes while you’re still just getting by. Also you never really progress professionally. You’re always doing what the guy in this video is doing: Standing in Mr. Bossman’s doorway asking him what to do, etc. Over time you realize that he doesn’t really know and that you could be doing what he’s doing… but you’ll never have that opportunity because you’re just a “drafter.”
@@HawkGTboy thanks for this xp, I was thinking about spending a few g's on a cert, but I think I'll just have it as a side skill to end up being the guy that hires drafters.
@@jackwhite108 Haha, my comment was deleted for some reason. But yeah, it’s a fine gig starting out but you hit a hard ceiling in terms of income and respect. Some people are okay with that, others aren’t.
Then once its all wrapped up and sent to be built, the fabricators and machinists fix all the stuff that was missed after all that got sorted out by you and we quietly send you an email and do you a solid. We're not expecting a sweet xmas gift when you guys get your bonus we dont get a cut of btw too. We do it all for our health and happiness. 😅🤣😂
@@robscanlan I’m a mechanical drafter, mainly working with sheet metal designs. Depends on what peaks your interest, whether it’s electrical, structural, or mechanical. Each one uses different softwares and requires different skill sets.
Fun part is you can work on big projects and learn about things because you need to connect to many different areas of an opertion. You can grow into design work and projectleader. The bad part of the job is sometimes software issues and some tedious processes due to badly optimized workflow (rework) or software. In some jobs it also is like shown where you have to endlessly contact other people to be able do do your job. You depend on them and when they don't provide decent input your output suffers and you get flack for it. But every job has negatives. It depends on what you find important. I love being able to work with bright people, engineers and project managers. Providing valuable documents and data for construction and permits. As-built is not my cup of tea. And having input, designing, spotting issues, optimising work process and tools. You are a vital part of a big operation. It's also almost always a job where they haveto invest in your knowledge and you become important that way. Which helps you build decent salary, keep your employment and grow into bigger responsibility and other functions. There are few jobs which put people in the middle of a business like CAD draftsman. And it is not as big of an investment in education to start like many other degrees. It also translates well to be able to do your own projects be it construction or woodworking, etc
Passing the buck... no one has an answer...no one takes responsibility...incompetence on display ...very dangerous..where the F is the PE on this clown show...I CAN RELATE!! 😡
Been an AutoCAD drafter for 20 years and this is how it is lmao
Do you recommend it as a career?
@@jackwhite108 Yes.
@@jackwhite108NO. It’s the definition of “dead end job.” It’s a cruel trap because it CAN get you into a decent income in your 20s and early 30s. You’ll be able to own a modest house, get a family started, have a few luxuries, etc.
The problem is that that’s it. The “dead end” hits after 10 years or so. If you don’t go back to school and get a degree you will stay at that level forever. It’s a bitter pill to swallow when you get to midlife and realize that you’re way behind financially. You see people your age building brand new houses, or buying vacation homes while you’re still just getting by.
Also you never really progress professionally. You’re always doing what the guy in this video is doing: Standing in Mr. Bossman’s doorway asking him what to do, etc. Over time you realize that he doesn’t really know and that you could be doing what he’s doing… but you’ll never have that opportunity because you’re just a “drafter.”
@@HawkGTboy thanks for this xp, I was thinking about spending a few g's on a cert, but I think I'll just have it as a side skill to end up being the guy that hires drafters.
@@jackwhite108 Haha, my comment was deleted for some reason. But yeah, it’s a fine gig starting out but you hit a hard ceiling in terms of income and respect. Some people are okay with that, others aren’t.
I appreciate the reality of this for people who are considering being a cad drafter haha
And the surveyor waiting to use the DXF to lay out in the field lol
Totally the guy who knocks on the door 😂
Then once its all wrapped up and sent to be built, the fabricators and machinists fix all the stuff that was missed after all that got sorted out by you and we quietly send you an email and do you a solid.
We're not expecting a sweet xmas gift when you guys get your bonus we dont get a cut of btw too. We do it all for our health and happiness. 😅🤣😂
yup hahaha
@DM Master Designs very true or you work at a place that won’t let you do your job.
This is exactly why I’m doing my own drafts from now on. How tf people do this sh’t is beyond me.
Oh my!! Hilarious.. I can relate.
This is so true 😂
LMFAO.... I thought it only happened to me lol
Just don't do it until the data matches. Saved me tons on mats.
Yay fellow CAD DRAfter!!
Every time.
Are you an interior designer ?
I cringed at the second visit back to the Boss' office.
Accurate
Exactly
Correcto
Currently in school for this.. that’s how it really is?
Oh boy and does this disturb a new CAD Drafter who is on a training. It gets more confusing for them.
lol I mean….yeah haha
Lmaoooo
😂😂bout to me me in 2 years
Hey 👋👋
Hahaaaaaa yup
Is CAD drafter a good career? I'm thinking of going into that field?
I enjoy it. Depends on which field of drafting you go into.
@@avsgearwhich field are in and recommend?
@@robscanlan I’m a mechanical drafter, mainly working with sheet metal designs. Depends on what peaks your interest, whether it’s electrical, structural, or mechanical. Each one uses different softwares and requires different skill sets.
@@avsgear nice! Thank you!
Fun part is you can work on big projects and learn about things because you need to connect to many different areas of an opertion. You can grow into design work and projectleader.
The bad part of the job is sometimes software issues and some tedious processes due to badly optimized workflow (rework) or software.
In some jobs it also is like shown where you have to endlessly contact other people to be able do do your job. You depend on them and when they don't provide decent input your output suffers and you get flack for it.
But every job has negatives.
It depends on what you find important.
I love being able to work with bright people, engineers and project managers. Providing valuable documents and data for construction and permits. As-built is not my cup of tea.
And having input, designing, spotting issues, optimising work process and tools.
You are a vital part of a big operation. It's also almost always a job where they haveto invest in your knowledge and you become important that way.
Which helps you build decent salary, keep your employment and grow into bigger responsibility and other functions.
There are few jobs which put people in the middle of a business like CAD draftsman. And it is not as big of an investment in education to start like many other degrees.
It also translates well to be able to do your own projects be it construction or woodworking, etc
Lol
I hope you guys being paid A LOT for that bullshit!!!)))
Maybe we can talk business then 😊
Yeah, I think I'll pick a different career path. 😂
Passing the buck... no one has an answer...no one takes responsibility...incompetence on display ...very dangerous..where the F is the PE on this clown show...I CAN RELATE!! 😡