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    Licenses Certifications and Tests

    i can't find legit certifications for things like MEP/BIM/or Civil engineering like i say i want to go into one area than change my mind.
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    Licenses Certifications and Tests

    Ok correct do you guys know what i might be doing at the internship. It's a General Contractor company
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    Licenses Certifications and Tests

    Well I'm trying to make it into the drafting field and i have been split on all these different industries. I'm trying to find actual certifications and licenses. I sent in a request to the email provided on the TN website. After looking on Reddit for some time i found out that certifications...
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    ABAQUS Civil Engineering - Geometric non-linear analysis eigenvalue error - Steel Framed Structure

    don't know if this is related... but as far as "analysis" for roadway engineering specifically say in Revit How would that go?? Is it beneficial to learn BIM for mechanical engineering?? How can i open up structures on revit and "Apply loads" I'm still taking a BIM course of course...But...
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    Cengage App i need

    i considered welding/fabricating since that relates to cars but honestly don't know where to start
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    Cengage App i need

    it's like $250 and i need it to finish my drafting course...those who have read my previous posts know i quit my job/ what my skillsets are. I'm currently taking the classes and i'm doing the modules in e learning that i can without a ton of the books which are on= Cengage. I still have a...
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    i'm losing hope

    so your admitting things where easier when you were growing up.
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    i'm losing hope

    i'm not quitting drafting. I like AutoCAD and have learned the basic functions of it. I'm considering possibly going into the electrical field where i make schematics or BIM. Thing is i hate math....but i'm into engineering at the same time. Looking online for certifications...i don't know how...
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    Need to get out of the comfort zone

    I am quiting my current job which is just a cook at a restaurant because i am tired of always being disrespected. Also i feel if i continue working there i'm wasting time...for $10/hr. I don't know if my boss will give me my last check but i will call and tell them to mail. It went from "i...
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    i'm losing hope

    i've considered going into the trades alongside my autoCAD program. Something like welding/fabrication maybe. I've always wanted to build my own cars. Never wanted to be a mechanic. (Like i do but only for myself) I realize i make minimum wage because it's minimum skill. My mission now at 21...
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    i'm losing hope

    i'm just tired of being broke and seeing everyone else win. As a young man it seems a lot of you guys are out of touch to how my value correlates to how much money i make. i could be wrong...but i doubt it. Thats where the impatience comes...
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    cold calling

    i keep doing research on trying to either find a entry level CAD job or to be able to freelance with my skills. I hear things like go to cable companies or real estate agents/general contractors. Like who has the best chance of needing to outsource their work. i keep making and just calling...
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    i'm losing hope

    yeah thats what im tryna figure out right now
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    i'm losing hope

    sorry to make this a sad post but i hate my life. I hate my job...although i am much more tolerant at school when i'm learning about drafting. I've been trying to call places to see if anyone needs CAD work.I have lists of companies and i just cold call and also i send resumes through emails i...
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    Resources for Structural engineers who have revit

    i wanted to hear about the different experiences you all have had on how to get hired. Are there any apprenticeships/jobs for AutoCAD Drafters (I live in TN) (I look on indeed and make multiple lists....just seems everyone wants you to be certified in order to hire If there aren't any what do i...

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