Do not work as Machine Operators or Labourers if you are an International Engineer
Sometimes graduates take roles like machine or plant operators because they think it’s better than working in an industry not related to their sector at all, like coles or Woolworths or a Service station console operator, but all roles have their pros and cons.
Common mistakes OR common misconceptions
A. I have worked with International Civil Graduate engineers working as a labourer on construction sites, hoping someone will tap them on the shoulder for an upcoming role in engineering as it becomes available in the company they work for, but this rarely happens.
I have worked with many Mechanical Graduates working on Lathes or other equipment, wanting the same thing, but the opportunities do not present themselves.
These two scenarios frequently happen, when you start working physically daily you will get tired, and you cannot focus on anything other than eating and sleeping, and the cycle continues.
Over time, you will give up and then you will either get sad or depressed, AFTER a few weeks you will then move into anger and frustration which is a state many operate at when you apply online and nothing changes, same responses, same issues, etc.
If this is you, firstly realise others have worked with me and moved into a professional career 🙂
Next, look at yourself and accept where you are, and ask yourself one question
How long can I do this for?
If the answer is I WANT to change immediately, then you are leaving the decision to move way too late, or in other words, you’re ignoring your GUT Instinct to do something about it and you leave it to the last minute when you’re at your lowest point mentally, and from this stage its almost impossible to make decisions or change.
You need to make decisions when you are frustrated you need to talk to people who make you see where you are and address how to move forward.
