Mechanic Advice

[Nodnarb]

Hey guys I'm looking to become a mechanic, does anyone have any advice, pros, cons, or helpful hints they could throw my way? thanks!

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[PANDA]

My dad walked into a car dealer when he was 15 and told them he wanted to work on cars. They laughed at him and gave him a job sweeping the floor and helping the techs. Soon after he was working on cars. He had his own shop by 21.

Edit: Times are different now. It seems everywhere schools are brainwashing kids into thinking they NEED a college education for anything they want to get into. I feel with a technical job you would do better going into the workforce and doing specialized training.

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

first of all, why do you want to be a mechanic? What are your hobbies? What kind of lifestyle do you want to live as an adult?

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

Have you considered any other trades such as HVAC, plumber, electrician, carpenter?

 

[Bruce Jibboo]

My dad walked into a car dealer when he was 15 and told them he wanted to work on cars. They laughed at him and gave him a job sweeping the floor and helping the techs. Soon after he was working on cars. He had his own shop by 21.



Edit: Times are different now. It seems everywhere schools are brainwashing kids into thinking they NEED a college education for anything they want to get into. I feel with a technical job you would do better going into the workforce and doing specialized training.

Ya but I think it's starting to reverse, right after I finished HS I found out they shit canned all the trade classes, eventually all these college kids were staring at each other with a piece of paper and no differentiators, I think the Obama fanboys know they got fucked by the ultimate fraud and scam you including the ability to never escape the debt.

 

[Blownbyyou]

first of all, why do you want to be a mechanic? What are your hobbies? What kind of lifestyle do you want to live as an adult?

This x100....


Being a mechanic is an honorable job, but realistically have you thought about it? My dad worked as a mechanic for a couple of years, then because shop manager and even owned a few stores in his time. It beat up his body, plus it caused him to miss alot of stuff especially in the summer when he couldn't take a day off.

Where as HVAC or electrician still allows you to work with your hands, probably pays more with better benefits.

 

[Ti28]

DON'T!

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

hindsight is 20/20

and the experiences you get making mistakes is how you get there

i've been treated well by the trades (hvac) and don't regret getting into it one bit. One thing i wish i'd have started sooner is going back to college to gain other skills

 

[Bruce Jibboo]

You don't need college for sweet skills, hacking and bow hunting to name a few