should I take this job? 2

[jnam82]

I haven't landed a job yet, a head hunter contacted me the other day about it and I wanted to ask for some opinions.
It's for HVAC technician position. It only pays 40K

I have BSME and EIT, but never worked for a consulting firm to do actual engineer type work. I thought that's eventually the path I would take because of my degree and become a P.E.
However, with the economy I don't know if opportunities will come by.

I think I would enjoy the hands on work. But I am also interested in the design aspects of hvac. However, from what I hear, load calculation and autocad can get boring pretty fast. And I don't know if I'm the office type being a yes man and all. So I really could use some advice.

What's the earning potential for hvac technician. And is this a career you can perform until the ripe old age of retirement?

 

[apsix]

"If your goal is licensure, the tech job is not the way to go, plain and simple."

Ignore that sort of advice, a limited period working as a technician will be good experience.

 

[calguy07]

i agree..i wish i had a limited period working as a technician.