Having worked there for several years and despite considering myself to be a competent and knowledgeable engineer, I can’t help shake the feeling that I am out of my depth.
Whilst I understand a great deal across many different areas, there is still so much technically I am unsure of. Jack of all trades, master of none springs to mind.
My main concern is that this gap in knowledge will inevitably cause a serious issue somewhere down the line and put someone’s life, or a building at risk (for instance incorrectly sizing life-safety systems).
I suspect it is just a case of grinding it out and eventually things will start clicking into place. I am always expanding my knowledge both in and out of work so feel I will get there soon enough.
Does anyone else get this feeling?
Despite the stresses I enjoy building services engineering so don’t want to call it a day just yet.
Stressed out in Salford
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