R.Chapman
Plastic
- Joined
- Feb 19, 2017
- Location
- Rochester, NY
I am 39 and am reasonably content with the shop I am in currently. I program/setup/run mazaks mostly now. Started on manuals, have been in shops since I was 18 etc. Ive been making about 55-57k. I am considering going to school part time. Options I've been looking at are ME, MET, or just a certificate for CAD. I am thinking the tail end of my career I'd like to spend doing less intensive hands on work. It's late in my life to try to switch paths to much, but to early just to be content with where I'm at now. My salary is on par with my skill level and location. Switching shops won't help with advancement without increased skill level. Trying to think of ways I can work on my marketable skills on my (limited) own time in addition to trying to advance while at work. Thank you for any insight.