Should I get an IT or trade job via networking?
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IT (Information Technology)
Skilled Trades (Automotive)
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My dad has consistently offered to refer me to his workplace, where he works as a CNC machinist (skilled trade). I refused each time because I didn't waste my time and effort to getting higher education, just to do what he does as he's a highschool dropout. However, he also told me he's friends with someone at Magna, which is a Canadian based global OEM for vehicle parts that may also be hiring. Many popular and luxury car brands do business with Magna.
Automotive service technician was one of the skilled trades I've considered joining, so I think it's a win-win for me. But then I also discovered that they also have IT department (as does my dad's workplace), and since I have a background in tech, I think I should pursue IT instead. I initially refused to because the tech industry started laying people off and not really hiring anyone since 2022, although it seems now in 2024 that's changing. I don't expect things to really improve until 2025.
I've also read many reviews of Magna and the company my dad works at on Indeed, and they consistently complain about terrible middle managers and hard working conditions. I know that I won't really survive in a blue collar environment due to both of those factors, and I think it'd just be better for me, my dad, his friend, and Magna if I was referred to an IT position instead. Sure, I don't know network admin or more complex tech support, but they can train me.
Besides, I also don't have to work extremely early nor extremely late for a white collar job, and the middle managers probably won't be as toxic compared to in the factory area. I will still continue cold contacting trade employers, unions, and associations, but I'll also consider using networking to get a job if need be. I also don't wanna work in the same facility as my dad, so I'd also be fine on the condition I work at that company in another location.
Automotive service technician was one of the skilled trades I've considered joining, so I think it's a win-win for me. But then I also discovered that they also have IT department (as does my dad's workplace), and since I have a background in tech, I think I should pursue IT instead. I initially refused to because the tech industry started laying people off and not really hiring anyone since 2022, although it seems now in 2024 that's changing. I don't expect things to really improve until 2025.
I've also read many reviews of Magna and the company my dad works at on Indeed, and they consistently complain about terrible middle managers and hard working conditions. I know that I won't really survive in a blue collar environment due to both of those factors, and I think it'd just be better for me, my dad, his friend, and Magna if I was referred to an IT position instead. Sure, I don't know network admin or more complex tech support, but they can train me.
Besides, I also don't have to work extremely early nor extremely late for a white collar job, and the middle managers probably won't be as toxic compared to in the factory area. I will still continue cold contacting trade employers, unions, and associations, but I'll also consider using networking to get a job if need be. I also don't wanna work in the same facility as my dad, so I'd also be fine on the condition I work at that company in another location.
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