Been an AutoCAD drafter for 20 years and this is how it is lmao
@jackwhite1087 ай бұрын
Do you recommend it as a career?
@andrescientosАй бұрын
@@jackwhite108 Yes.
@HawkGTboyАй бұрын
@@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.”
@jackwhite108Ай бұрын
@@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.
@HawkGTboyАй бұрын
@@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.
@GuacIsExtra99 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate the reality of this for people who are considering being a cad drafter haha
@lynnium_Ай бұрын
I’m in school to be one rn!
@JohnDoe-og2bt8 ай бұрын
And the surveyor waiting to use the DXF to lay out in the field lol
@Autonomous_Don Жыл бұрын
This is exactly why I’m doing my own drafts from now on. How tf people do this sh’t is beyond me.
@rjhcarpentryandjoinery7 ай бұрын
Totally the guy who knocks on the door 😂
@lynnium_Ай бұрын
I’m in school to be an AutoCad drafter and this stresses me out just watching 😂
@h3avym3tals69 Жыл бұрын
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. 😅🤣😂
@noahswarz4914 Жыл бұрын
yup hahaha
@noahswarz4914 Жыл бұрын
@DM Master Designs very true or you work at a place that won’t let you do your job.
@Peacebwithu84 Жыл бұрын
Oh my!! Hilarious.. I can relate.
@user-zu5do6ri6r9 ай бұрын
Just don't do it until the data matches. Saved me tons on mats.
@BlueHound1990 Жыл бұрын
Every time.
@rasra8548 Жыл бұрын
Are you an interior designer ?
@jeremy6384 Жыл бұрын
I cringed at the second visit back to the Boss' office.
@elizabethalcala25169 ай бұрын
Yay fellow CAD DRAfter!!
@vanessashonk42745 ай бұрын
This is so true 😂
@noahswarz4914 Жыл бұрын
LMFAO.... I thought it only happened to me lol
@SemperSigh216 ай бұрын
Currently in school for this.. that’s how it really is?
@springbloom59402 күн бұрын
Naied it
@danialraja11 ай бұрын
Oh boy and does this disturb a new CAD Drafter who is on a training. It gets more confusing for them.
@elicharles63808 ай бұрын
Exactly
@lekinirokosuka9451 Жыл бұрын
Correcto
@AH-mw8xr Жыл бұрын
Is CAD drafter a good career? I'm thinking of going into that field?
@avsgear Жыл бұрын
I enjoy it. Depends on which field of drafting you go into.
@robscanlan Жыл бұрын
@@avsgearwhich field are in and recommend?
@avsgear Жыл бұрын
@@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.
@robscanlan Жыл бұрын
@@avsgear nice! Thank you!
@zteaxon77872 ай бұрын
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
@hussein1013 Жыл бұрын
Accurate
@TheOpies10 ай бұрын
lol I mean….yeah haha
@wrldwidemike5214 Жыл бұрын
😂😂bout to me me in 2 years
@bscreation2257 Жыл бұрын
Hey 👋👋
@artondekz Жыл бұрын
Lmaoooo
@TA-uk2qj10 ай бұрын
Hahaaaaaa yup
@Kaskets3D Жыл бұрын
Lol
@michaeleagle75586 ай бұрын
Maybe we can talk business then 😊
@1594561768 ай бұрын
I hope you guys being paid A LOT for that bullshit!!!)))
@aetaur7017 Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I think I'll pick a different career path. 😂
@mer852111 ай бұрын
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!! 😡