Concerns about committing to this role
Hi there, I'm Anthony and have recently turned 18.
I'm writing on this subreddit, as I am curious about the future of this role and have concerns as to whether or not this career is worth investing time into. I've listed my concerns and question below, and hope to gain some knowledge from this 😄
- AI.
From the multiple forums I've read on reddit, there isn't a clear census as to how the role will be in the next 10 years or so. Responses tend to vary and either say the role will stay alive, but in order to succeed, one must segway into a designer role, as oppose to staying a draftsman. On the other hand, many often state that ai tools will become so refined that the need for a draftsman/designer will be unnecessary.
- Job Market/Competition
As we all know the current job market is shit, and landing a role is next to impossible when you lack experience. Furthermore, wouldn't companies prefer to offshore immigrants and pay a lower salary/wage? And why couldn't they just hire an engineering graduate to handle the design work?
- Entry into the role
This isn't necessarily a concern, but a genuine question to those within the drafting world. Is it worth committing to a 2 year diploma of Civil Construction Design? or it better to learn the fundamentals and build a portfolio? How do I land interviews and jobs? what is critical knowledge to have (software, qualifications, etc.) and ultimately what makes me competitive to employers.
Thank you!