Pros
- Expect an all rounded, real world, industry driven experience. - Full responsibility and accountability is entrusted to you. - You will interact with many people from various backgrounds and industry experience. - A greater appreciation of the importance of perfection and getting it right the first time. - Tasks and experiences that build character, instill bravery and tests emotional endurance. - People with a natural sense inquisitiveness and willingness to constantly learn for the sake of self betterment as an engineer will appreciate this experience.
Cons
-Although full PPE is provided, you may be exposed to hazardous conditions ; toxic dust, corrosive chemicals, confined space, searing heat. -Even when expenditure for work is claimable, initial upfront payment of lodging, food, materials may be overwhelming. As such, meticulous financial planning is a must.