Job Positions in Glass world???

[ASGlassy]

Hey guy, I am looking for some ideas on jobs that will put me further into the glass arts/sciences, figured this would be the best spot to ask . I graduated from university 2 years ago with a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering and got a position sitting at a desk 40 hrs a week, cube life -_-. It has been great for work place experience but I am starting to resent 40 hrs a week of computer work, with minimal stimulation, creativety, and research required.

As you may have guessed I started out making pieces out of glass that have been diamond bit cut & drilled for assembling pieces. After mastering the art of homemade pieces I was integued by the endless boundaries glass has assumed and was able to get some lessons from a local glassblower, which was incredible. So I starting my own studio under some guidance from a buddy but interested to take it a step further and see what jobs are out there that can keep me hands on a be able to continue learning about a true passion...with no cubic insight.

I pursued mechanical engineering to follow my passion for hands on work with the ability to understanding how many of the mechanical components interact in a system. Come to find out its not everything anticipated, shocker, and havent been able to use my mechanically oriented mind on the job at all.

(Have used more engineering know how in glass as hobby then any day at work...what do you guys know about fluid dynamics .

Sincerely,

Mechanical Mind

[greenearthglass]

I saw heady glass is hiring a production supervisor. As far as glass jobs, the only ones I have ever seen have been for scientific glass blowing, something you need a good bit of training and maybe some school to get into. Every glass blower I know is either totally independent or sells their stuff through a distributor. Not to burst your bubble, but the pipe scene is extremely autonomous which has benefits like total freedom and huge problems like no healthcare or job stability.

[DaveK]

I Sympathize, 20 years at the computer here. It's no job for a human. Good Luck.

[eGla$$]

I am an EE and I feel the same way... you wouldn't happen to live in Ohio?

[LarryC]

Did 20 years as an electrical engr. Really enjoyed it but a couple of failed startups around the time of the crash burned me out. Much more stable then the art gig though. Be sure you have the stomach for self employment before you jump. I dont think most people do.

[Dan Kooper]

I have opening in flint michigan for all levels of glassworkers. Coldworker, acessories assembler, high end production prep and assembler.

[DaveK]

I am an EE and I feel the same way... you wouldn't happen to live in Ohio?

No I live in Eugene, OR. Been out of IT since 2009.

[ASGlassy]

I am an EE and I feel the same way... you wouldn't happen to live in Ohio?

Connecticut

[AdamTaranGlass]

mechanical engineer in minneapolis feeling the same way. i am not made to be a sheep working 40 hours a week for the next 30 years...that equates to 5,880 hours of misery

[DaveK]

mechanical engineer in minneapolis feeling the same way. i am not made to be a sheep working 40 hours a week for the next 30 years...that equates to 5,880 hours of misery

I always say IT is like being a Spy without all the adrenaline an excitement. Both jobs are hard on relationships unless your spouse is also in IT/Spying. "Yes honey. I had a good day. I debugged 1000 lines of code. How about you?"

[DaveK]

mechanical engineer in minneapolis feeling the same way. i am not made to be a sheep working 40 hours a week for the next 30 years...that equates to 5,880 hours of misery

I always say IT is like being a Spy without all the adrenaline an excitement. Both jobs are hard on relationships unless your spouse is also in IT/Spying. "Yes honey. I had a good day. I debugged 1000 lines of code. How about you?"