24-10-2015, 12:32 PM
Unfortunately most manually intensive/dangerous industries will be at the mercy of China as long as they can sell/export the products. Cheap labour a 0 elf n safety = cheap end product that no one can compete with even though quality is poor.
I too work in the metal industry and we have been struggling against China for years, not just for selling the product but for buying raw materials at sensible prices. They are the main exporter of our particular raw materials and whack ridiculous amounts of export tax on it.
All I can say on your situation is to get your CV in order, join places like jobsite.co.uk and seriously look elsewhere. I am constantly getting emails about engineering jobs. As you say you've got a baby to provide for now which should be your priority. Even if you get a job which isn't your field, take it, get some stability back then you can look for better.
I too work in the metal industry and we have been struggling against China for years, not just for selling the product but for buying raw materials at sensible prices. They are the main exporter of our particular raw materials and whack ridiculous amounts of export tax on it.
All I can say on your situation is to get your CV in order, join places like jobsite.co.uk and seriously look elsewhere. I am constantly getting emails about engineering jobs. As you say you've got a baby to provide for now which should be your priority. Even if you get a job which isn't your field, take it, get some stability back then you can look for better.