I just started turning wrenches for a major company this year I’m 45 yrs old & this is my 3rd career Very rewarding & glad you made & shared this video More youngsters do need to look into this field
What did you do prior? I make $32 an hour in my current job, but I’ve long considered getting a more hands on job. I’ve always liked cars and have done minor stuff. I used a TH-cam video to repair stepper motors in my old van, gauges were all going crazy. They told me it would be probably $500 to fix it and I did it for $24 in parts. It was very rewarding. My concern is I have a family and can’t take much of a hit in pay for very long. I’d need similar or more money. Not out of financial necessity, we’d be okay as my wife does well too, but because she wouldn’t really approve of backsliding taking risks. Leaving a career after 12 years at 35 isn’t easy but I’m tired of it.
@AggroSZN Every human being on this planet loves to hear affirmations weather they acknowledge it or not. Even Jesus Christ of Nazareth needed affirmation from Father God. Do you really think you are a better person than Jesus?
@@AggroSZN Put it this way, say you did overtime all the time, said yes all the time and just did EVERYTHING you were told AND more, then you got the worker next to you who is slow, doesn't care about quality, is messy, takes your shit, imagine he gets affirmations from the boss "good jobman your performance was insane today" but then they look at you and don't say anything to you. For a good workplace and a decent team you need to acknowledge good work and address the bad work otherwise the ones doing good work all the time are going to feel underappreciated and maybe even switch workplaces whereas the bad workers stay, they're comfortable where they are, the pay their getting and just because no one has addressed them they will never change out of their ways. It is very important.
Good points in your video Jon. I was in this business 14 yrs at dealer and 36 as owner. It’s a very rewarding field with the right customers. It’s a real brain challenger on the diagnostic end. There are a lot of negatives you don’t mention because you’re still young in this field. It takes a tremendous strain on your back, knees and shoulders. No mention of hearing loss in 1972 when I started. Extending credit even to friends will burn you eventually. Way too much in tool investment. At least you probably don’t need SAE sizes like I did when I started. Keep your shop small. One tech and one office person. Expenses really go up from there when you hire more as well as the liability. I’m retired 8 yrs now and live in W Ky. Right on Ohio River.
I appreciate the experienced advice I run the shop myself & my wife does all the paperwork Your definitely correct on how it takes a toll on your body, I’ve been experiencing ringing in my ears that I believe is from the load noises, since then I’ve been wearing more ear protection Tool expense is definitely a big one, only guys like you get that I live close to the Ohio as well, East Ky Thanks for watching
@@jonwillfixit. I wish you all the success. Your wife doing the paperwork is the best. My brother and I made plenty of mistakes along the way. I hope you can learn from mine and avoid the headaches. Del
There’s a lot of aftermarket Mechanic jobs available I suggest working in an aftermarket shop for 1 year then see if you like it Make sure the shop you work at lets you do various mechanic repairs or let’s you work with an experienced mechanic to learn Good luck
I grew up working on cars dad was a tech ive done alot different repairs throughout the years i have always wanted to be a tech but im 51 yrs old and not sure a shop woukd train me and pay me a fair wage wgat you think .
I know you hinted at not going to a dealership to get stuck on a lube rack. But, is that how all dealerships are? For example, working as a lube tech with the chance for them to train me as a technician would be ideal at Toyota. I feel like the training would be better. As long as I don’t get stuck changing oil
If you decide to go that route make sure you have a conversation with the boss that you dont want to be on the lube rack for more than a year & would like to start training with a teck after a year i've seen so many guys get stuck there & get frustrated & quite ,but yeah working on the lube rack for a limited time will be a good first step
im 27 trying to get my foot in the door i been in retail for 10 years and construction for the last year but I want to be in a shop then few years open my own.
My advice is to find an aftermarket shop to work in that will let you learn & grow , then after a couple years open your own shop, you can do it if you have the drive & want to , good luck
I just started turning wrenches for a major company this year
I’m 45 yrs old & this is my 3rd career Very rewarding & glad you made & shared this video
More youngsters do need to look into this field
Yes thats great! & yes we do need more young fellas to get into it, they dont relize how rewarding it can be
What did you do prior? I make $32 an hour in my current job, but I’ve long considered getting a more hands on job. I’ve always liked cars and have done minor stuff. I used a TH-cam video to repair stepper motors in my old van, gauges were all going crazy. They told me it would be probably $500 to fix it and I did it for $24 in parts. It was very rewarding. My concern is I have a family and can’t take much of a hit in pay for very long. I’d need similar or more money. Not out of financial necessity, we’d be okay as my wife does well too, but because she wouldn’t really approve of backsliding taking risks. Leaving a career after 12 years at 35 isn’t easy but I’m tired of it.
I turned wrenches for 20 years. Thankless job with no rewards.
Yeah sometimes I feel like I’m in the background making miracles happen & they just say when’s it going to be fixed!
I never understood and still don't understand the need to be praised while being paid and doing your job...
@AggroSZN
Every human being on this planet loves to hear affirmations weather they acknowledge it or not. Even Jesus Christ of Nazareth needed affirmation from Father God. Do you really think you are a better person than Jesus?
@@AggroSZNdo you need a hug bro? Sounds like you need some appreciation
@@AggroSZN Put it this way, say you did overtime all the time, said yes all the time and just did EVERYTHING you were told AND more, then you got the worker next to you who is slow, doesn't care about quality, is messy, takes your shit, imagine he gets affirmations from the boss "good jobman your performance was insane today" but then they look at you and don't say anything to you. For a good workplace and a decent team you need to acknowledge good work and address the bad work otherwise the ones doing good work all the time are going to feel underappreciated and maybe even switch workplaces whereas the bad workers stay, they're comfortable where they are, the pay their getting and just because no one has addressed them they will never change out of their ways. It is very important.
The industry has changed a lot and it will. Techs don't get paid
Good points in your video Jon.
I was in this business 14 yrs at dealer and 36 as owner.
It’s a very rewarding field with the right customers.
It’s a real brain challenger on the diagnostic end.
There are a lot of negatives you don’t mention because you’re still young in this field.
It takes a tremendous strain on your back, knees and shoulders.
No mention of hearing loss in 1972 when I started.
Extending credit even to friends will burn you eventually.
Way too much in tool investment. At least you probably don’t need SAE sizes like I did when I started.
Keep your shop small. One tech and one office person. Expenses really go up from there when you hire more as well as the liability.
I’m retired 8 yrs now and live in W Ky. Right on Ohio River.
I appreciate the experienced advice
I run the shop myself & my wife does all the paperwork
Your definitely correct on how it takes a toll on your body, I’ve been experiencing ringing in my ears that I believe is from the load noises, since then I’ve been wearing more ear protection
Tool expense is definitely a big one, only guys like you get that
I live close to the Ohio as well, East Ky
Thanks for watching
@@jonwillfixit.
I wish you all the success. Your wife doing the paperwork is the best.
My brother and I made plenty of mistakes along the way.
I hope you can learn from mine and avoid the headaches.
Del
Good video. Happy to see you doing well
Thanks friend
If u wanna live a decent life style yes if u wanna retire at 40 do side hustles and invest google ways ik a lot of old heads should take my advice
Hello ...
I like your videos. You should make a video on how to get a job as a mechanic.
There’s a lot of aftermarket Mechanic jobs available
I suggest working in an aftermarket shop for 1 year then see if you like it
Make sure the shop you work at lets you do various mechanic repairs or let’s you work with an experienced mechanic to learn
Good luck
I grew up working on cars dad was a tech ive done alot different repairs throughout the years i have always wanted to be a tech but im 51 yrs old and not sure a shop woukd train me and pay me a fair wage wgat you think .
@@michaelanderson4836 aftermarket shops are always looking for men that are a little more mature
Sometimes it’s more about making wise decisions
I know you hinted at not going to a dealership to get stuck on a lube rack. But, is that how all dealerships are? For example, working as a lube tech with the chance for them to train me as a technician would be ideal at Toyota. I feel like the training would be better. As long as I don’t get stuck changing oil
If you decide to go that route make sure you have a conversation with the boss that you dont want to be on the lube rack for more than a year & would like to start training with a teck after a year
i've seen so many guys get stuck there & get frustrated & quite ,but yeah working on the lube rack for a limited time will be a good first step
@@jonwillfixit ok thanks for the input. I’ll definitely be having that conversation with him before anything
im 27 trying to get my foot in the door i been in retail for 10 years and construction for the last year but I want to be in a shop then few years open my own.
My advice is to find an aftermarket shop to work in that will let you learn & grow , then after a couple years open your own shop, you can do it if you have the drive & want to , good luck
I'm a 40 year old security officer looking to make a career change. I've given this a thought
Go work in aftermarket shop for 1 year to see if you like it
If so take some training & get ready to have fun
NOO RUN!!!!! Go do any other trade job!