The Year of Staying Employed

摘要

Another year older, another year wiser.rnThe aging (graying, some say) of the printed circuit board design field continues, with nearly 60% of respondents in the annual PCD&F designer survey reporting 20 or more years' experience. But with age does happiness come ? Or are designers becoming more cynical about their chances for survival in this era of automation and outsourcing?rnA few notes about the data. Starting in late April, PCD&F undertook a three-week survey of its subscribers who indicated they perform bare board design. A total of about 400 subscribers worldwide - about 100 more than in 2008 - completed an in-depth questionnaire covering salaries, job functions and titles, benefits, education, and satisfaction with their career choices.