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JavaTek

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Jan 1, 2007, 12:41:51 PM1/1/07
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I am investigating the possibility of working from home creating AutoCAD
drawings. My experience is in the Electrical/Electronic field, but I also
have created computer and network drawings. Does anyone know if this is
feasible and would I be able to get work over the net? Additionally, my
experience includes database modeling but that work experience is with a
different software package other that AutoCAD. Please relate your
experiences and suggestions to me.

JavaTek Electronics

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clintonG

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Jan 3, 2007, 12:00:52 PM1/3/07
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CAD drafting services are usually localized so the customer can meet with
you personally to choke the hell out of you when they need to blame you for
something that's almost always their fault. Its a lousy way to try to earn a
living. Unless you are really, really, really a big kiss-ass you won't get
much work (each local community has way too many kiss-asses that will
undercut your fee for example and the customer will play you against one
another) and even then if you get lucky you might -- maybe -- meet one
really decent customer but almost always the pay is lousy and not enough to
operate a profitable business that needs to reinvest earned revenue in new
computers, upgrades, plotters, and software not to mention training and so
on.

After 20 years of experience in this context I have learned three reasons
why: fascism, fascism and fascism.

In the AEC markets for example the architects are fascist pigs that control
who can and who can not work because they have a license from the fascist
government. This is how fascism works. If it was really worth outsourcing
drawing(s) an architect will never pay the same rate or anywhere near the
same rate they charge their own customers so you will always be working at a
disadvantage because they are fascist pigs who have the license and can
control who can and who can not work.

Your better off using the unique skills in a special field you know a lot
about and learning to write software for applications or databases which is
about the only skill left the fascists have not been able to license yet and
turn the fascist pigs into your customers rather than trying to become their
service provider. The rewards for software development are still possible
and will likely remain possible to make huge sums of money from your own
hard work, talent and skills you develop. Just remember the Internet is one
trend after another and each trend means new software applications need to
be developed. Some people have been in the right place at the right time and
have cashed out big time like the two guys who recently sold YouTube for
$1.6 million. There are all kinds of success stories but none in 20 years I
have ever heard of our observed for some dumb drafter trying to work for
fascist pigs.

Wake up. Believe in yourself. Take your skills to the next level.

<%= Clinton Gallagher
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URL http://clintongallagher.metromilwaukee.com/
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longshot

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Jan 3, 2007, 12:38:31 PM1/3/07
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> hard work, talent and skills you develop. Just remember the Internet is
> one trend after another and each trend means new software applications
> need to be developed. Some people have been in the right place at the
> right time and have cashed out big time like the two guys who recently
> sold YouTube for $1.6 million. There are all kinds of success stories but
> none in 20 years I have ever heard of our observed for some dumb drafter
> trying to work for fascist pigs.
>

wasn't that 1.6 BILLION?


clintonG

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Jan 4, 2007, 11:05:11 AM1/4/07
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See what I mean? Read the responses that try to pass for rebuttals to my
comments. What is present in their responses?

Two fundamentals:

The guy from NZ was is doing work "locally" and the other suck @sses who
responded can't legitimately challenge the fact that America has become a
fascist nation to control who can and who can not work so they attack the
messenger. That is the easiest way to identify suck @sses and domestic
enemies. They are the one that lie, cheat, and steal for the corrupt
employers and licensed fascists who generally only hire those types of low
lifes.

When I worked as a software and hardware reseller I had a line of business
selling to architects, contractors and builders in the early 90s. Most of
them are low life. I had a few really decent customers and we had a good
time working together but the few that were and are god customres in these
types of markets are too few and insufficient to keep a business going. The
others would pull sh!t like ordering 10 units, pay for one and then copy the
rest and tell me reseller in so many words if I did not support the pirated
software they would not pay me and would never hire me again. That's how it
was in the late 80s through the mid 90s.

Lately you'll notice there are hardly any resellers around that sell into
the drafting and CAD business. Why is that? Is it like the slime that
responded to my comments claim? Because of me and my so-called bad attitude?
How can I be everywhere this phenomena has occurred? Hardy Har Har. No, its
because I am telling the truth and describing the facts about this type of
business. Its been taken over by fascists who use licensing to control who
can and who can not work and the rest of the work that may be found is not
profitable. Crumbs. So like I contend, contract drafting is not a viable
business as there is very little profit if any all.

Finally, ask yourself why its rare if not impossible to find a drafting
business with employees. Its because the fascists have controlled all the
markets with their corrupt licensing and theres no profits in any untouched
markets sufficient to hire and pay the costs of doing business. Drafting
services are a losing proposition and not a profit center for small business
in America.

Nuff' said...


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longshot

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"clintonG" <csgal...@REMOVETHISTEXTmetromilwaukee.com> wrote in message
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> See what I mean? Read the responses that try to pass for rebuttals to my
> comments. What is present in their responses?
>
> Two fundamentals:
>
> The guy from NZ was is doing work "locally" and the other suck @sses who
> responded can't legitimately challenge the fact that America has become a
> fascist nation to control who can and who can not work so they attack the
> messenger. That is the easiest way to identify suck @sses and domestic
> enemies. They are the one that lie, cheat, and steal for the corrupt
> employers and licensed fascists who generally only hire those types of low
> lifes.

"HAS BECOME" ???? it's always been that way. looks like you have finally
woke up.


longshot

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Jan 4, 2007, 11:17:47 AM1/4/07
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"
> Finally, ask yourself why its rare if not impossible to find a drafting
> business with employees. Its because the fascists have controlled all the
> markets with their corrupt licensing and theres no profits in any
> untouched markets sufficient to hire and pay the costs of doing business.
> Drafting services are a losing proposition and not a profit center for
> small business in America.


this is like every other type of industry where technology has decreased
jobs.


clintonG

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Jan 4, 2007, 5:42:27 PM1/4/07
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Okay, okay let's get picky ;-)

I had a friend now deceased. He was an architect's architect from the old
school. One of those guys so old he farted dust. He used to tell me stories
about the way it used to be when architects had to do it all. Apparently the
architects followed the lawyers who established fascism in the 1920s shortly
after the traitors in Congress gave control of our former nation's monetary
system to the jews.

I've been trying to research "The History of Licensing in America" but I'm
not that skilled in that type of research yet as it requires many trips to
various libraries in Washington D.C. and little if anything has made its way
onto the web which is a contemporary resource and does not yet have some of
the older books and papers scanned yet and may never will with regard to
some specific texts and papers. Anything credible you have to offer in this
type of further study?

Finally, for those who really want to persue the truth it is a good idea to
start with the well known producer Aaron Russo's film "From Freedom to
Fascism" which can be seen here [1].

<%= Clinton

[1]
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4312730277175242198&q=freedom+to+fascism


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CAD Wizards

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Jan 5, 2007, 12:13:10 PM1/5/07
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Hello!
Clinton made some valid points about the business being difficult to
make a profit. I'll try to share my thoughts on your idea in a less
abrasive manner. . .I am the owner of a drafting service, CAD Wizards.
I started the business in 2004 and have little to no time to promote
the business. . .and little to no money to advertise.
Finding work is not as difficult as finding steady work, which has been
my problem. I feel that much of the American work force has become
tainted by those that have a lack of pride for the type of work they
perform and those that undercut legitimate hard working, honest, and
keep deserving companies from getting work.
I am young, but old fashioned in the sense that I would rather produce
a quality set of drawings with little to no rework required. My
services are more costly, but I feel they are worth it so I have not
given up on this business yet.
It has allowed me to explore other options as well. . .my most recent
project involved the engineering of a retaining wall for a residential
building. I was able to help the home owner by sub-contracting an
engineer to do the work for them. They were not able to get a response
from any local engineers, so I charged a small "finders fee" and didn't
do any of the work on the project. Everything worked out very well!
I think if you want to run a drafting service, try it. See how you like
it. It isn't going to be easy to start a legitimite business, but it is
possible.
Also, I would definitely consider hiring someone to help me complete my
CAD contracts if I was in need of electronics/electrical drawings. It
isn't something I'm completely familiar with or a main service that I
offer, so I would have to consult an external source. I'd be willing to
work with you to help both of us get more business if you're
interested.

Sincerely,
Joseph Podwats
CAD Wizards
www.CADwizards.com

Tim Glass

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Jan 20, 2007, 6:14:02 PM1/20/07
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For what it's worth, JT -

I recently was working with a 'pre-cast' stone outfit in Las Vegas, NV. One
of the key decision makers in the company told me that he was having trouble
finding people who wanted to draft architectural stuff anymore.

I'm currently in school, so I'm not working as a draftsman yet. Though
AutoDesk owns like 90% of the market share because of AutoCAD, my teachers
are all raving about Revit. 3D seems to be a MUST for any future work.

Good luck to you. I've thought about freelancing, too, but have too many
responsibilities to be able to justify the risk. I hope you do well.

Tim


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Michael Bulatovich

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Jan 20, 2007, 9:52:11 PM1/20/07
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Dude. I get tons of resumes from 3d hot shots who've got a portfolio full of
slick images they don't know how to build. As for Revit, beware of the hype.
It's is where Adesk is hoping to make it's profits in the future.
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Anthony

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I am an "Architectural Draftsman and Designer" with over 40 years experience
providing architectural drafting services for myself, the privet sector and
other professionals such as builders and architects. I now use AutoCad in
place of a drawing board.
I can assist you with all of drafting needs for new construction,
as-builds, renovations, restorations and even turn your sheet drawings to
cad format, for commercial or residentional construction.

You will find my fees very reasonable and competitive and all of my work is
completed by me only, I do not outsource to anyone. I have a good honest
track record for quality work with a quick turnaround and a good reputation
on and off the internet.

Mostly, I "do not" require a down payment and I provide a full written
proposal listing all of the work that I will provide along with my fee, all
for your approval, prior to starting any project.

Thank You


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Providing Architectural Drafting & Design
For Over 40 Years
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