The Official Drafting/Cad Monkey Thread

[Sugarphreak]

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[Dumbass17]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak
It is good that I finally got laid off, I really needed that to push me into this.

Maybe this is what I need too...

[Modelexis]

I got laid off early Oct and started a new job downtown with a small EPCM early Nov.

Our department and company is small and our department still has existing work that will last maybe another month or two.

The other department layoffs will be a gauge for my future but If I make it 2 more months I will be shocked.
I fully expect to be laid off very soon.

All new bids were cancelled and nothing coming down the pipe.
I already had my panic layoff wake up call in Oct so I'm warmed up for what's ahead.
Sucks because I love this company and the people are amazing, management is amazing, downtown is amazing. I would work here for the next 10 years if it were possible.

This is a sad thread, I don't wanna go back to signs/wide format printing/adobe illustrator graphic design full time...

[kaput]

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[gkAeris]

oddly though, I have received two separate "job offers/interview" from head hunters on linkedin

is anybody else getting emails stating companies are hiring.

[Sugarphreak]

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[J.M.]

Originally posted by gkAeris
oddly though, I have received two separate "job offers/interview" from head hunters on linkedin

is anybody else getting emails stating companies are hiring.

I get these every now and then and it's usually completely unrelated to anything I've ever done haha

[Fly Fishin']

Commercial architecture is still in full swing with these low oil prices. Some of our projects are paying extra to be finished early so the can schedule for building when the market gets to its lowest point so they can save money. I am really surprised that we keep hiring drafters and designers.

[BigMass]

I would be happy making 1/2 what I do and just have job security until I retire.

[Lex350]

Originally posted by Fly Fishin'
Commercial architecture is still in full swing with these low oil prices. Some of our projects are paying extra to be finished early so the can schedule for building when the market gets to its lowest point so they can save money. I am really surprised that we keep hiring drafters and designers.

Yup....Imperial is pushing the schedule up for Quarry Park. Just got the revised schedule last week.

[Fly Fishin']

Any structural drafters here? As I am relatively new to the field (2 years and a bit) I'm just wondering how you like the work? Working for an architecture firm is fun but I'm not sure it's where I want to stay.

Is your firm revit, cad or transitioning?

I'm a technologist not an engineer.

Thanks

[Sugarphreak]

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[Dumbass17]

Structural drafting = zzzZzzzZzzz

[J.M.]

Any pipers on here get laid off?

[Fly Fishin']

Originally posted by Dumbass17
Structural drafting = zzzZzzzZzzz

What do you do?

[Sugarphreak]

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[R154]

I think he is a civil engineer.

[Dumbass17]

Originally posted by Fly Fishin'


What do you do?

I used to do structural drafting back in 2007-2009 when i graded SAIT.
I couldn't stand it.
Been doing a bunch of stuff ever since. lately i've been doing civil design/drafting which is tolerable

Originally posted by Sugarphreak


He is working on becoming a professional beach bum down under as I recall, haha

should be hearing something back from Engineers Australia regarding my skills assessment by the end of February! Fingers crossed

also, good memory. Also, i have been reading your username as "Superphreak" for ages haha

[88CRX]

Originally posted by R154
I think he is a civil engineer.

The only thing worse than structural might be civil

Kill me now! haha

[R154]

The worst kind of engineer, is all of them.

When people ask me what I do, I just tell them I make trades people angry. Its 100% true lol.