When I was considering my career path, it was important to me to find a job that would be exciting. I didn’t want a boring career. In this article we’ll consider the question, “Is welding boring?” and then I’ll share some tips on how you can work towards having a fun and exciting career as a welder.
While I was in high school I did a lot of thinking about what I wanted my career to look like. I didn’t know what path my career would take or exactly how I would get there, but I decided to pursue welding as a career. You can learn more about me here.
An important consideration when setting your career direction is to think about finding something to do that you will enjoy.
Is Welding Boring?
Welding is a skill that brings many exciting career opportunities. Although welding is normally not boring, it may become boring if the work you are doing is not the best fit for you. Welding can be satisfying and fulfilling when approached properly.
What Can Make Welding Boring?
Many aspects can cause welding to become boring.
- The work you are doing isn’t challenging you.
- You’re not advancing in your career.
- There isn’t enough variety in your work.
- You don’t feel that you have a purpose.
Pick an Exciting Welding Job
Choosing a specific job in the welding field may make the difference between a boring job and an exciting career. Perhaps being a traveling welder is something that would be more exciting to you than being in a booth welding the same trinket all day long. Maybe you would prefer not to have the excitement that different jobs in the welding industry may bring.
It is important to give some thought as to what job you want to pursue as a welder. There are different varieties of welding and different flavors in each variety. For example, welding in a shop is a very broad category and you will find that welding in a shop manufacturing a few small items repeatedly is quite different from a shop where you are welding on a variety of custom projects.
The most exciting place to work will vary from each person. Finding a welding job that suits you will help increase satisfaction in your career.
Choose a Welding Career Path You Enjoy
After you have found a particular job in welding, you will be able to focus on growing in that career.
Many of you are familiar with the cliché saying; “If you choose a job you love, then you’ll never work a day in your life.” I believe that this saying supposes that work is a thing to be dreaded. I prefer to say that if you choose to enjoy your work, then you will never be bored on the job. Work is work, but we shouldn’t dread it. We have been created to work.
Are you considering becoming a welder? I’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment below if you have any questions!
Challenge Yourself
An important key to satisfaction in your career is to challenge yourself. If you continue to do the same thing day after day, you will find that adding in some challenges will make your job more enjoyable.
There are many different ways to challenge yourself in your job. If you are attentive you will start to notice things that you could do better. Take time to practice whatever it is that needs improvement.
The best way to challenge yourself is to set career goals. Spend your time working towards those goals. Challenge accepted?
Pursue Your Welding Career Goals
Taking some time to think through and set career goals will help motivate you in your day-to-day work. Having motivation will make everyday tasks more fun and exciting.
Grab a pen and paper and write out your career goals. It is important to think long-term and realize that changes won’t always happen overnight. It is commonly said that most people overestimate what they can achieve in 3 years, but underestimate what they can achieve in 10.
After you have taken the time to think through and write down where you want to end up in your career, work backward from there and write down what you will need to accomplish to reach your goals. You will then have a list of steps that you can reference as your action plan.
In addition, find a friend or mentor that you can discuss your goals with. They can provide feedback and help you to form and critique your goals. If you already have a job as a welder, then take your goals to your employer and discuss how you can work together to reach your goals.
Stay Focused on Your Welding Career Goals
Staying focused on your goals in your day-to-day welding will help make your job more fun. When you keep your sights set on what you are working towards, then you will be able to enjoy the process along the way. It’s important to understand that you can’t just flip a switch and have all of your goals complete overnight. It’s the day after day, month after month, and year after year that brings progress to your goals.
Live your career in reverse. Imagine yourself at the end of your career looking back at everything that you’ve been through. How did you get there? What did you accomplish along the way?
When you have clear goals that you are working toward, you can live your career in reverse. The key here is to Know where you want to go and work through the steps that it takes for you to finish where you want to finish when your career comes to a close. Stay focused and remember that it takes time.
Is Working in a Custom Welding and Fabrication Shop Boring?
Working in a custom welding and fabrication shop is often very exciting. However, it can become boring if you are not enjoying the work.
Working in a custom welding and fabrication shop can keep your days filled with excitement. While you will likely have some opportunities for repeat work, you will find that there is normally a lot of variety in custom welding and fabrication shops.
It is important to find a shop with work that suits your personality.
Is Working as a Field Welder Boring?
So, is working as a field welder boring?
Working as a field welder is most often a very exciting and demanding job. Working in the field as a welder requires many skills that are important to the safety and quality of your work. As with anything, if you have the wrong mindset, it is possible to get bored even as a field welder.
I have had some opportunities to work in the field as a welder. I can tell you firsthand that it can be pretty exciting.
Conclusion
Working as a welder can be filled with excitement. Finding the right welding job and pursuing your career goals will be key to your job satisfaction as a welder.
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