Entering the machine builder industry? Here's some advice

    June 27, 2011

    Advice to those entering the profession, from those in the profession:

    • "There's no advancement unless someone dies or gets fire."
    • "Pick a segment of the industry that will not be outsourced."
    • "There will always be a need for this type of work."
    • "Learn to speak Chinese."

    Advice to those entering the profession, from those in the profession:

    • "There's no advancement unless someone dies or gets fire."
    • "Pick a segment of the industry that will not be outsourced."
    • "There will always be a need for this type of work."
    • "Learn to speak Chinese."

    Do you have some other advice to give? Let us know.

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