Sick of turning wreches
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If you're 24, you have your whole life in front of you, and it's frankley way too short of life to live with regrets of what you DID NOT do.
So...find a college, go back and get an honest Bachlor's degree in a field that intrests you (remember college does not cost, it pays in the long run) and find work that satisfies you - not just your pocketbook. Life is far too short to live for something as meaningless as a paycheck.
So...find a college, go back and get an honest Bachlor's degree in a field that intrests you (remember college does not cost, it pays in the long run) and find work that satisfies you - not just your pocketbook. Life is far too short to live for something as meaningless as a paycheck.
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Let me get this straight. You are 24, you have been turning wrenches your whole life, and you are sick of it.
I'm not going to rain on your parade here, I've been turning wrenches, working off the back of a service truck, longer than you've been alive. I've seen the ups and downs of industry, and the changing face of "quality products". The bottom line is, I charge a fair price for what I do, I carry three Journeyman Certifications in Automotive, Heavy Equipment, and Welding. And I stay busier than I need to be.
The key is to turn out quality work, in a reasonable amount of time, and you build a loyal customer base. You gradually weed out the bad ones, and then life becomes a little more enjoyable.
I have never been one to get any satisfaction from working for someone else, which is why I work entirely on my own. I am not going to kid anyone, it can be a tough go, lots of hours for little return, until you are established, then off you go. But no matter what job you do, never get complacent, because you are only as good as your last job.
Good luck in whatever career path you choose, and don't fall into the "been there, done that" crowd, you'll have a long life ahead of you.
I'm not going to rain on your parade here, I've been turning wrenches, working off the back of a service truck, longer than you've been alive. I've seen the ups and downs of industry, and the changing face of "quality products". The bottom line is, I charge a fair price for what I do, I carry three Journeyman Certifications in Automotive, Heavy Equipment, and Welding. And I stay busier than I need to be.
The key is to turn out quality work, in a reasonable amount of time, and you build a loyal customer base. You gradually weed out the bad ones, and then life becomes a little more enjoyable.
I have never been one to get any satisfaction from working for someone else, which is why I work entirely on my own. I am not going to kid anyone, it can be a tough go, lots of hours for little return, until you are established, then off you go. But no matter what job you do, never get complacent, because you are only as good as your last job.
Good luck in whatever career path you choose, and don't fall into the "been there, done that" crowd, you'll have a long life ahead of you.
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As a truck driver I can tell you there is a real need for GOOD mechanics . Our drivers complain that half the time a truck goes into a dealership for service it comes out in worse shape than when it goes in . I don't know what kind of shop you're working in now but check around with construction companies or maybe tour bus companies . If you're good the right job is out there for you .
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