I am starting this thread in hopes of it will occasionally be updated by you and your knowledge.
Date: 12-11-2014
My company (American) was sold to another company (Indian) recently. Over the last year we have seen mass layoffs from the AG & Construction companies out of the mid-west. Most of this was due to the fact that our bill rate is higher than other engineering services and our customers are and continue to fight back. What I have heard so far is that we plan to lower our bill rate by hiring younger talent but as of now it is dependent on sending work offshore so that we can meet our customers expectations.
I would love some input from the entire community on what you know and what you have experienced recently relating to your future and the future of CAD employment. There seems to be a feeling in the air lately that we all had better get ready for a change coming in the next 5-10 years.
Date: 12-11-2014
My company (American) was sold to another company (Indian) recently. Over the last year we have seen mass layoffs from the AG & Construction companies out of the mid-west. Most of this was due to the fact that our bill rate is higher than other engineering services and our customers are and continue to fight back. What I have heard so far is that we plan to lower our bill rate by hiring younger talent but as of now it is dependent on sending work offshore so that we can meet our customers expectations.
I would love some input from the entire community on what you know and what you have experienced recently relating to your future and the future of CAD employment. There seems to be a feeling in the air lately that we all had better get ready for a change coming in the next 5-10 years.