Essay, Research Paper: Computer Aided Drafting

Science - Computer science
Computer Aided Drafting


I have chosen computer aided drafting as my career, and by the year
2000 I hope
to be working as a CAD operator. Some major concerns about choosing
computer aided
drafting as my career are: why I chose this career, the advantages,
disadvantages, and the
many statistics such as the average income.

I chose computer aided drafting (or CAD) as my career because of many
things.
One reason I chose this job is because my father works with CAD, and I
know things
about the job that the average Joe wouldn't. For instance some things I
know are the kinds
of working conditions and the stress involved. Another reason I chose
CAD is because I
enjoy working with computers and designing things. Ever since I was
little I have been
fascinated with computers. I always used to take things apart and see
how they work.

One thing I looked at specifically when choosing this job are the
advantages and
disadvantages. Some advantages are, a high salary, low level of
education required, the
high level of growth in the job, and good benefits. One disadvantage is
some what bad
working conditions, such as a cramped office or cubicle. This can lead
to stress and
frustration. Furthermore, the fact that this job is a nine to five type
of job is also a
disadvantage, the job gets monotonous and boring after working at it for
a few years.
Overall I think the advantages out weigh the disadvantages, and I feel
that this is a good
job.

The many statistics in every career always play a part in how much
people like to
work in the field. In CAD the average pay is thirty thousand a year, but
can be as high as
fifty. Benefits include: paid vacations, health insurance, dental and
accident insurance,
and retirement plans. The job outlook is quite good, the number of
drafters need is
expected to grow because of our expanding business world, Although in
recessions CAD
operators are at a high risk of being laid off.

I believe CAD to be a good investment as a long term career. I have
studied the
advantages, as well as the disadvantages, I have seen drafters at work,
and spoken with
them. I have come to believe that I have made a very educated decision
and intend to
stick with it.