How to Survive the Crisis as a lebanese engineer

We have been going through a crisis for many years now, we don’t know if and when and how it will end. How to deal with this crisis? The best way to go survive this crisis is by self-development!

Check these 4 steps to survival!

Learn a basic technical skill

Let’s face it! Jobs are rare now and if you aren’t productive, you are disposable, If you plan to stay in Lebanon you need to have a plan B. Learning a technical skill like Structural Design, Steel Design, Product design, Planning, Shop Drawings… These technical skills will vital to your survival you will know why in the following steps

Find a job in an international Company

It might seem hard, and it is. Finding a job anywhere is hard nowadays, so if you couldn’t do this step, it is okey! but if you could, this is the safest path during the crisis since if the clients aren’t in Lebanon, the crisis wont affect you much.

The main advice: Work online

Well, this is my main solution for you! After learning a technical skill (check step 1) you will need to start working online, there is many freelancer sites (freelancer.com, upwork.com, handiss.com…) starting won’t be easy, but don’t worry I can guide. As soon as you get couple of clients trusting you and working with you, you will have the security you need to stay in Lebanon and work from home in addition to a main job.

Hire an undergraduate

After Doing all the steps above, it’s time to think a bit bigger, it’s time to hire someone to help you out, by doing that you will be creating a job for another engineer who needs work and experience, he will help you with your freelance projects.

Create you identity, and Reach out for clients

There are many people who need your services, It’s time to find clients outside Lebanon, you can do that by creating a nice portfolio and meeting clients ( I personally suggests France since we have the language advantage ) as soon as you a get couple of clients you will achieve a prosperity in the time of the storm.

We are here to guide you through the way, You can learn any software you need with us by going to www.letsbuild-lb.com and downloading your quick start learner pack. ( It’s a guide that will help you choose which software to choose in your engineering career it is very nice or I like to believe that since it took a lot of time hope you will like it ) you can also, book a consultation call and we will contact you and help you out.