u/Nefskara

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Fresh out of technical college that focused on 3D modeling/manufacturing, and just got hired on as a civil drafter- Am I cooked?

Sorry for the sensationalist title. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. It's only my first week at my new job, but I'm pretty anxious.

My program nudged funneled me more toward manufacturing, 3D modelling, and additive, but my AutoCAD skills are still okay. Still, I did my first bit of linework yesterday on the most complexly layered and reference-heavy drawings I have ever seen. I had never used geographic coordinates and external references before. Boss came back for informal revisions twice today. I got it done, but I felt incredibly slow and clumsy, and I'm scared I may have disappointed on my first impression.

I know the key is practice, practice, practice, but I was wondering if anyone had similar experiences or some good advice.

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u/Nefskara — 12 hours ago

Fresh out of technical college that focused on 3D modeling/manufacturing, and just got hired on as a civil drafter- Am I cooked?

Sorry for the sensationalist title. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed. It's only my first week, but I'm pretty anxious.

My program nudged funneled me more toward manufacturing, 3D modelling, and additive, but my AutoCAD skills are still okay. Still, I did my first bit of linework yesterday on the most complexly layered/reference-heavy drawings I have ever seen. Boss came back for informal revisions twice today. I got it done, but I felt incredibly slow and clumsy, and I'm scared I may have disappointed on my first impression.

I know the key is practice, practice, practice, but I was wondering if anyone had similar experiences or some good advice.

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u/Nefskara — 12 hours ago