Here's the link to David Tracy's article on becoming an automotive engineer. It's definitely worth checking out if you're thinking about that career path. jalopnik.com/how-to-become-an-automotive-engineer-at-a-major-car-com-1842971662
well, as automotive engineer working for major OEM, I can tell that you can start your career working for automotive part supplier. Automotive Industry is 5% OEM work, 95% supplier work (don't quote me on the figures). It is very likely that somewhere around in your area there will be some automotive part suppliers (so called Tier 1) or suppliers to a supplier. Before I got my job at OEM, I worked at seat supplier, applied few times,. On my third attempt I got my dream job.
*Donut explaining how to get in the auto-industry* *Donut also saying they’re hiring hosts* *Me deciding which career choice leads to me meeting Zach Jobe*
It doesn't matter what your career plans are, everyone should take an auto shop class. Simply being able to diagnose and repair your own vehicle will not only save you a ton of money and time in the long run, nothing beats the satisfaction of maintaining your own vehicle. Wish I would have done this, but it's never too late to start. Most adult education programs have classes that are often free.
I just graduated college this spring, and I walked into Volkswagen to buy a car- and left with a car and a sales job. They loved my attitude and they offered me the position when I didn’t even apply there. Long story short, your attitude and energy can get you a job in the industry too.
Cool, I hope you like it and it works out well for you. I now work in a Polaris plant building Polaris Ranger UTV's and Slingshots. Well, I do quality assurance, but that's still part of building them. I never thought I would work in a factory, but it is working out surprisingly well.
Just today I was thinking on quitting my job at a big logistics company, and I think this video is a sign to start doing something I love and not just settle. Thank u Donut, thank u Nolan
@@kennyrogers1243 o actually did it, started training a new sport, and a few days back met someone who worked 27 years for FORD, send him my CV and he recommended me and I may start working in the factory where the new Mach E is made. So life is stating to look good.
@@MrHipfull don't know if you will be able to answer this but I'm currently a sophomore in undergraduate majoring in physical therapy. I'm having second thoughts now and have always had a passion for cars. I've thought about engineering but I don't really have a passion for the physics and overall math part of it. I don't wanna be a mechanic or a low paying job in the automotive industry and I also don't like coding/software. Any suggestions on jobs that would be close to six figures?
As an engineering manager for a car company, I started in FSAE and I can’t not recommend the highs and lows of that to teach you how real engineering is. However an internship is where I learnt how to work and it massively boosted my grades and got me where I am today
I feel like I needed this video, I’m so lost career wise but all I know is I want to work in the auto industry. This video definitely helped me clear up my vision of what I want to do, thank you guys
Don't be intimidated. I remember before I got training and experience and started working as a mechanic it seemed daunting but now being in the industry it's surprisingly welcoming to new comers. You really don't need experience for a lot of these positions you just gotta find a place willing to give you a chance and then once you got the experience it just gets easier
My father's been an automotive tech for 45 years or so. It's simple: pass a drug test, show up for work, try to learn something every day, have one ounce of common sense. You'd be surprised how difficult it is for some people to follow those few very simple rules in the trades.
I try, but I feel like I suck massive balls at my job as an apprentice. I know the theory and how cars work but I get stressed with hands on work, which doesn’t happen when I work on my own car. Maybe it’s time to quit.
Dealerships are always the great place to start, pick your favorite brand and essentially show the initiative that you want to work at the dealership and you'll get put somewhere. I've been working at a dealership for a long time now and there's so much to do and so much money to make and it's just a great overall place for a car guy. Definitely the best job I've ever had
Fun fact: I went to the Cleveland Institute of Art for car design because I wanted to work for McLaren. Fast forward: I design cars for fun, write books, am an art teacher, race Miatas, play Forza, and watch Donut. Life can be strange.
Wow! Could you make some tutorials on car design sketching and rendering? I know I am asking a lot, but many beginners need to first check the waters before opting into design. There many videos of sketching cars, but no strong tutorials. Have a great day!
@@pleasureincontempt3645 I think their point was that they didn't end up doing their original dream, but they're happy with what they are doing. You can't know what you'll enjoy till you do it.
All of you should shoot higher tbh at least while you're young, do auto engineering, finance etc. turning a wrench for a living seems fun until you do your hobby every day and cease to enjoy your hobby.
Hi all ,I'm actually a motorsport mechanic in training but I recently got a part time job at a dealer ship as a driver moving cars about the courtyard and delivering to customers. And I've only had my driving licence under 6 months so the jobs are out there people. Good luck
Two year old comment but i must know, im currently trying to pursue being an autosport tech but i have no idea where to start besides trade school. What did you do??
Personally I got into automotive by applying for a part time gig at the PepBoys in Reno, Nevada. I already had a full time warehouse job and wanted to pay off credit cards. I was there for almost three years before corporate closed the retail side. I learned a lot from those around me, had a great team to work with while learn from, and as the Subaru and detaling guy I provided customers with specific info and loved interacting with people. There are good and bad customers, but when you really make a difference for someone it's incredibly satisfying. It was awesome and I miss it dearly. I would have been promoted, but the retail side closed. So, there is always ability to grow. If you really want a super entry level, get into auto parts. Have a go getter attitude and always be open to learn. Work hard and take that experience higher. The more you put into it, the more you will get out of it.
I work at my local Ford dealership as a parts specialist now, but my first job there was as a porter. I would definitely recommend being a porter to anyone who wants to get there foot in the door. You get to gain experience to move up and you get to drive some pretty sick cars from time to time.
Went to school for Business (2019 Grad), started in Aftermarket as a Parts Research Analyst working along side our engineers, now recently transitioned to Data Development and Analysis. I LOVE it!
This video aligned with me so much, that I gave in my two weeks notice to pursue a dream into the automotive industry. Thank you Donut for the push. Seriously 🙏
This video helped me a lot. I am from Bulgaria and I am applying to an engineering university. Because the country is not very big and there is not much work related to cars, I did not know what to do, but the video helped me a lot. thank you
Two big things I've learned on my journey to become an automotive painter: Be lucky, and show your hard work ethic. If people in the industry know you're passionate about cars AND know that you have a great work ethic, then they are more likely to recommend you for a job if one opens up in their company. I was studying graphic design and working as a detailer part time when I was offered out of the blue to work as a painter. I had no experience with painting, never even worked in a body shop, but I threw everything away I was in the middle of just for a chance to work with cars, and it paid off. Don't be afraid to take risks.
@@AsaCaden you can start from any service position in a dealership. I started as a porter 20years ago. I went from there to doing all sorts of jobs at that dealership. Bring curios and punctual will help you go far. I'm working for an outside company doing inventory and photography now. I get to drive hundreds of cars every week.
I found two Formula Student Teams in Denmark. University of Southern Denmark and Technical University of Denmark. Maybe there are more. Or just come to one of your neighbors. Germany has a shitload of teams, england aswell.
portal.autodata-training.com It’s $25/month and they cover virtually everything you need to know to work on cars. I personally have over 140 pages of hand written notes from watching their videos
I work for a company that has been featured on this channel as a welder/ fabricator. I got the job through word of mouth by just going to a small welding school and networking at the first basic job I landed. It's a tough industry, but very rewarding.
Ok, first, Nolan would be a great school counselor. Second, that Ify Nwadiwe shirt is a must-have. Third, I hope I can steer my career towards writing/content creation in automotive someday.
I’m coming back to this video when I get certified as a mechanic for myself. Thank you Nolan. Do it has inspired me to become one deeply. And I feel like I have the confidence and the skills to do it.
I work as a detailer in Enterprise. I get to drive all kinds of cars. Everything from Toyatas like Camrys to Porches, Maseratis, muscle cars, etc. I've driven cars from almost all manufacturers, and it's a really fun and good job. Especially for someone who likes cars, like me.
[Designing a Car] Key clarification is that engineers don’t “design” the car, which is what I thought 21yrs ago when I started my degree. Designers are artists, I’d highly recommend CCS in Detroit if that’s what you want to do with your career. Having been in the automotive engineering world for the last two decades... I don’t regret it, but it’s not the most exciting place. I left the industry in 2019 and would definitely recommend getting the degree, starting in OE and eventually going into the professional aftermarket scene. I’ve done both OE and aftermarket... aftermarket is way more fun. Starting in OE with Bosch or Nissan is ideal. You get the exposure to develop some of the best engineering practices in the industry... Then once you’ve hit your stride after 2-3yrs, go have fun in the aftermarket! 🙌 Enjoy🥂
This the video I need, I’ve been making plans on what to do in the automotive industry since I’m still young this will be my beginning after finishing high school
@@andrewbleazy I guess any commission job can be rough in a dealership. I'm a photographer, but I'm independent so there's not nearly as much pressure.
I’ve been working at Valvoline instant oil change for a while and I’m a certified technician there. I just got a job at a Ford dealership and I start next week.
4 years ago I started at a high line dealer after I left an independent shop. In chronological order Parts delivery driver> Parts Runner> Shipping/Receiving> parts counter sales> assistant parts manager. Definitely not a norm situation but I always recommend dealerships to hard workers who may feel lost.
This video came at the perfect timing. Ive been in customer service positions for over 6 years now. I'm a year out from my degree, but I'm running out of steam to keep doing the same tedious and taxing work every day. You'd think between a passion for cars, music, and media, id have thought to do half of what this video talks about. Starting tomorrow I'm gonna start asking around at body shops and dealerships to get out of my current pit c: thanks again donut
This video just gave me so much motivation. I’ve done so much research of how I can get into the industry and it’s reassuring to hear that I’m on the right path. I’m a mechanical engineering major at SDSU in our Formula SAE program trying to do get my foot in the door. I’m hoping I can land myself a job sometime in the future!
Don’t forget about automotive manufacturing!! I combined my two biggest passions, cars and technology into one dream job- Manufacturing IT Support. I get use to use my tech brain to help build cars better, faster, and with higher quality. The Manufacturing world is sooo diverse, and we need people of all levels of experience! From putting parts together on the line, to maintenance techs and engineers that are lineside (great for those who hate desks!). It’s *way* more complex to build a car than you think, there’s a high chance you’ll find manufacturing interesting.
I'm still grateful for the opportunity you guys gave me in late 2019! Covid sucks but It's so nice to watch you guys keep the momentum. Killer video and an inspiration all around.Cheers!! Sending love from soggy Indiana. -Erik
The best thing about 2019 was I bought à car before the pandemic really hit . I saved alot compaired to what they want for a car today They want 15k more today they I payed.
Being in the industry for over 10 years as ASE master certified technician, all I can say is don't do it. It is a lot more difficult to make a steady income as service intervals are being pushed farther and farther out, and the trend of people leasing cars instead of purchasing to own for many years means fewer big services to make money on. You cannot survive just doing plain oil changes and tire rotations. The wear and tear on your body itself is horrible. Be an engineer or sales stay away from working on cars especially if you are an enthusiast and love working on your own car because if you do it for a living, the very last thing you want to do is work on your car and honestly, the passion itself withers away. It's easy to be convinced that this is a great career but the old guys that are pushing this do not work in it currently and it has changed so much. Just my .02
As someone with clinical depression: I'd love to have a job where at the end of the day I don't feel like going home. And when I do go home I want to be excited about waking up the next day and going back to work.
I love that getting into the automotive industry can be any car. Shit changing oil and tires for years can really get you somewhere in the automotive industry. This is why I love that I’m obsessed with cars cause sooo many jobs can get you around them.
If you want to work in an auto shop, KEEP YOUR DRIVING RECORD CLEAN! I cannot stress this enough. A instrumental part of a auto shop is a mechanic being able to take the vehicle for a drive to see what’s wrong. They’re not going to send a mechanic to do that who has points off their license, due to insurance/liability, and they’re sure as hell not going to send two mechanics at the same time to figure out what’s wrong. If you’ve got a bad record, chances are you’ll be working as a lube & tire tech longer than others to clean up your driving record.
I'm an engineer at a mostly automotive chip manufacturer. There are an number of our engineers that work extremely closely with supply chain and design teams from companies like Toyota. It would actually be decent path into the electrical side of car design. Manufacturing technician (associates degree) -> have them pay for bachelors -> Engineer -> Generate connections at a large automotive manufacturer -> move companies
I'm a tow truck operator and I have been around automobiles my entire life, I have a vast knowledge of cars that allows me to go the extra mile for people. Just recently got my CDL class A and I'm pursuing a career of car hauling which entry level nets over 50k a year and depending on the company you can easily make over 100k starting out.
@@yngfljm2277 you are correct. It might be my opinion but it is based on real world experience. I make $6 more per hour doing the same work but with more lax time frames and generally more pleasant customers than I did at a dealership.
Rip, I did a walk-in interview at a tire shop and they were like awesome you are hired, and I’m like dope, then they asked if I was 18 and I wasn’t and now I’m like well fuck
I started working at AutoZone close to a month ago and it's the best job I've ever had, sure it's the lowest paying job but I actually enjoy it. I cam talk about cars and help people learn more about cars. All I would say you need to do ks be nice to people and you're golden. There's also quite a bit of cool cars that you get to see too. There's a group of guys with built WRXs that come by every week. Last week there was a built Evo 8. There's also a lot of old guys with nice muscle cars. Anyways, just figured I'd say that because it's a good start or even permanent one if you rise up in the company.
I got a buddy I was in the Marines with, used his gi bill to go to a hybrid school in Detroit. You spend 3 months in a classroom, and 3 in the field "interning" but each session gets more advanced. Once you graduate your pretty much guaranteed a job in automotive engineering. With one of the big 3. His passion is firearms and used this training and experience to get into firearm engineering.
Nolan is right when it comes to the Service industry, you can become a master mechanic and make six figures working on cars within the dealer. As for the ASE, it’s always beneficial that if you do ever wanna change to another dealer that you can prove that you can accept that same position at another dealer
I started as a photographer at a car dealership. now I run our dealerships website and social media. I do not make that much more money but that is what you get for working at an Autonation dealership.
As someone who is going to school to do Auto Technician work, this video kind of put my mind to rest. Thank you Nolan, all of your advice will not go unused :)
Thank y'all for making this. It is actually very validating to hear a lot of that stuff. I've been trying to get into detailing, but I don't know of anywhere where I live that is hiring for that, and the place I've applied to in a different city has already hired a good few people so it feels like a lost opportunity. I guess I just gotta keep trying and looking for another chance to get into an automotive field of work.
Great advice for anyone who is looking for a job. Be it automotive or other industries. 👍🏻 I have a colleage degree in aquaculture, but have a passion in multimedia and IT projects. It was a great inspiration listening to Nolan!
I’ve done media work for dealerships, sales, been a porter, and they’re alright. Been doing freelance media work for the past 6 months or so within my local car scene and at events and I love it. Been shooting for years but tried to step my game up recently, tryna work my way up to Krispy-level content 🙌
As someone that currently works on the corporate side of the auto industry, two bits of advice I can offer to others who hope to work on the corporate end. 1) Plan out what types of roles you want as early as you can in college; I went for a Bachelor degree in Automotive Technology, but didn’t realize until it was too late that I should have actually gone into an Engineering degree for the roles I was interested in. (Side note, Automotive Degrees don’t support too many corporate roles, it may significantly limit your entry level career options.) 2) As soon as you can (Freshman year if possible), apply for, and participate in, as many internships as possible. While you may think that good grades are the primary factor in getting hired out of college, by far the majority of people that get hired out of college for salary roles were offered positions at companies they interned for in college (while in their internship). Hopefully this helps a couple people in some way, good luck to everyone aiming to enter the auto industry (in whichever aspect)
Im 17 and I literally just went to a JDM garage and asked if they had an apprenticeship or an internship position, and now this came out right after. Nice timing.
The auto industry is the real deal, in 3 years I’ve went from detail department, to a porter with the service department, then to service advisor for about a year and a half, then to Car Sales Professional and for the past 6 months I’ve been bringing home consistently $9,000 a month. I am a 20 year old mississippi college dropout with 2 DWI’s making over $100,000 a year and I love cars and making people happy so I really love my job!
My fear is that working with cars will ruin my love for cars, I've heard so many times to never turn your hobbies into carriers and that's what makes me hesitant to start a carrier with cars cause I don't want my love for cars to die out and have it be just a job at that point.
Automotive engineer who made it here to chime in: don't be discouraged if you can't find an internship. I tried like hell to get them while in college and never succeeded. However, I joined every engineering project team at school that I could: SAE, Hyperloop, HPVC, AIAA Payload (mostly at the same time!). I spent more time on those than my studies and the knowledge that I gained in them has been more useful to me in my career. These also gave me practical and interesting things to talk about in interviews that would've otherwise been me talking about internships, and the tasks I did in these teams were more interesting than what my peers did in their internships. It took my to my second eng job out of school but I did finally make it into an OEM. Also, knowing how to work on cars, while not super relevant to my jobs, has impressed every engineering interviewer I've had, to the point where, when I turned down one job, the manager's boss called me up to offer me a different, cooler job because he was so impressed I could work on cars.
As a 18 year old lube tech, I got into the auto industry by working on my own car and getting experience from that over the course of a year while I was 17. When I turned 18 I started working for a small lube shop for 4 months after I was working there for 4 months I applied for a ford lube tech job and got it. Now I’m a service porter and next month I will become a lube tech. From there I’ll be a real auto tech in about 2 years
I started wrenching because I loved working on my own cars & friends cars. 13 years and 4 shops later, I mostly love it but I’m now at a fantastic dealership. Make no mistake, professional wrenching is not the same as working on your own car in your own garage. It’s a business and you are expected to work quickly and do quality work continuously. Even on vehicles you hate, doing jobs you hate to do while labor times are reduced on you. And you need to spend thousands and thousands of dollars on tools to help you work efficiently. And it’s going to take a toll on your body to the point you are hurting all the time. Do I still love it? Absolutely!
your application process seems oddly evasive, yet here we go. im part of the "bought not built" lifestyle. never done anything to my car without following a youtube walkthru so pretty sure i fit right in
turned 18 on may 24th graduated may 25th, with a ase certificate,hyundai internship, college credits and a wonderful experience at a highscool auto class
I work in the Auto Industry, or the Motor Trade as its known here in the UK. I left McDonald's at the age of 18, applied for a job selling used cars at a used car supermarket, and the rest is history. Without bragging, but I've never had to worry about money, always earning £45k or more a year, I became a homeowner at 25 closing on a £320k house. I've worked at the aforementioned car supermarket, Peugeot, Vauxhall, and now I sell specially adapted vehicles for disabled people Motor trade is great, but it is soul crushing at times!
i love how nolan can explain how easy it is to gain a job through this industry through basic's. ALOT of companies are starting to see the VALUE in hard working people over **educated** people.
8 years ago I started in the body in white branch fresh from school. You get to see how the whole car is getting put together and the process of designing and manufacturing the assembly line plus the car itself. You can make quite a career in normal time. It's a nice branch in the auto industry, not a lot of people get to know. Also you get to see the cars /parts a year or two before it's official announced. Sry if there grammatical errors, English is not my main language. Greetings from Germany
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Here's the link to David Tracy's article on becoming an automotive engineer. It's definitely worth checking out if you're thinking about that career path.
jalopnik.com/how-to-become-an-automotive-engineer-at-a-major-car-com-1842971662
How to get a job in the auto industry....btw, we're hiring and here's how to put yourself at the top of the list....
Thanks for the help, i should really be more confident about my knowledge in cars. I will do my best to get out of the couch and look for a job!
Y’all mentioned design but only the engineering aspect and not the artsy part aka the most important part
well, as automotive engineer working for major OEM, I can tell that you can start your career working for automotive part supplier. Automotive Industry is 5% OEM work, 95% supplier work (don't quote me on the figures). It is very likely that somewhere around in your area there will be some automotive part suppliers (so called Tier 1) or suppliers to a supplier.
Before I got my job at OEM, I worked at seat supplier, applied few times,. On my third attempt I got my dream job.
So this means that I could work for Porsche at a designer/engineer??
Donut media: hmm we need to hire a new host
Nolan: hmm we'll make this a video
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My job in the auto industry is removing catalytic converters from vehicles late at night….
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This sounds like great career advice for any job in any industry
I was just going to say the same thing. You're absolutely right.
Funny how that works!!
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Work for a performance shop and not a dealership. Dealerships work off of nepotism not skills or expertise
If you work for an oem supplier it can be very cut throat. Speaking from experience… it’s not all it’s cracked up to be
I'm 15 years old and just got my first job this morning at a classic car restoration garage, I'M SO HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bright future for you my boy
Bro im still at high school😂😂
how most places won’t even accept me and i’m 16
Nolan: "i believe in you"
Everyone liked that
I want toblile but u have the funny number so I'll let u have it
@@ThatRaceMechanic what
I needed that
*Donut explaining how to get in the auto-industry*
*Donut also saying they’re hiring hosts*
*Me deciding which career choice leads to me meeting Zach Jobe*
Working* with Zach Jobe
@@ernestocastellanos6446 one step at a time please
@@suave.saldana anything for those dreamy blue eyes
I have absolutely no experience that they need but I'm still going to apply. Fuck it
This shit was so motivating, im quitting my job and applying at every F1 team I can every 25 minutes
How can you apply?
😂 ya could luck with that especially if you have no experience
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@@antoinewilliams129 yes?
Oh yeah well I'm more motivated than you! I'm applying every 5 minutes so good luck!
It doesn't matter what your career plans are, everyone should take an auto shop class. Simply being able to diagnose and repair your own vehicle will not only save you a ton of money and time in the long run, nothing beats the satisfaction of maintaining your own vehicle. Wish I would have done this, but it's never too late to start. Most adult education programs have classes that are often free.
Where could I find free classes ?
Yep. My neighbor did and he knows quite a bit about vehicles. Will check this out in the future.
I just graduated college this spring, and I walked into Volkswagen to buy a car- and left with a car and a sales job. They loved my attitude and they offered me the position when I didn’t even apply there. Long story short, your attitude and energy can get you a job in the industry too.
Being anti-social is not a benefit for jobs, so I agree.
What was the degree that you studied in while you were in college?
This has me excited for Formula SAE in college
Oh hell yeah baby 😎
Ayyy I am in Formula SAE for Team Swinburne and friggin love it!
Same here
FSAE is a blast, some grunt work the first few weeks while you learn the car and the team but opportunities pick up quickly!
There are all kinds of SAE collegiate racing. My program is building an SAE Baja cart.
Fun fact: today was my first day at Firestone, that’s ironic
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I’d like four tires plz. Use your influence to get the ones that don’t suck.
Nice 👏🏾👏🏾💪🏾
It's a coincidence, not irony. But that's awesome! Good for you! :D
Cool, I hope you like it and it works out well for you. I now work in a Polaris plant building Polaris Ranger UTV's and Slingshots. Well, I do quality assurance, but that's still part of building them. I never thought I would work in a factory, but it is working out surprisingly well.
Watch this video be one big ass ad for a new host on donut lmao
its a lucrative job
@@DyslexicMitochondria Hi bro i watch your vidss. Big fan of your channeII
true lol
The ad is at the end of the video
Plot twist: The new host job is the person who says "D-D-D-D-D List" at the beginning of every D-List video
Just today I was thinking on quitting my job at a big logistics company, and I think this video is a sign to start doing something I love and not just settle. Thank u Donut, thank u Nolan
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@@kennyrogers1243 o actually did it, started training a new sport, and a few days back met someone who worked 27 years for FORD, send him my CV and he recommended me and I may start working in the factory where the new Mach E is made. So life is stating to look good.
@@MrHipfull good stuff dude
@@MrHipfull don't know if you will be able to answer this but I'm currently a sophomore in undergraduate majoring in physical therapy. I'm having second thoughts now and have always had a passion for cars. I've thought about engineering but I don't really have a passion for the physics and overall math part of it. I don't wanna be a mechanic or a low paying job in the automotive industry and I also don't like coding/software. Any suggestions on jobs that would be close to six figures?
@@airuzair2424 business side of it?
As an engineering manager for a car company, I started in FSAE and I can’t not recommend the highs and lows of that to teach you how real engineering is.
However an internship is where I learnt how to work and it massively boosted my grades and got me where I am today
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Damn that's a nice Piccolina lol
@@taquito1561 Thanks, it was my default vehicle in BeamNG :)
saw u yesterday💪🏼
@Taquito , I did not even notice that was a car, I was not paying attention lol
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I feel like I needed this video, I’m so lost career wise but all I know is I want to work in the auto industry. This video definitely helped me clear up my vision of what I want to do, thank you guys
Same keep ya head up
Don't be intimidated. I remember before I got training and experience and started working as a mechanic it seemed daunting but now being in the industry it's surprisingly welcoming to new comers. You really don't need experience for a lot of these positions you just gotta find a place willing to give you a chance and then once you got the experience it just gets easier
Dude same af
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I’m a car salesman. I love my job, and I love the money that comes in because it allows me to do whatever the fuck I want.
My father's been an automotive tech for 45 years or so. It's simple: pass a drug test, show up for work, try to learn something every day, have one ounce of common sense. You'd be surprised how difficult it is for some people to follow those few very simple rules in the trades.
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Great Celica! 👍
The problem is that was then, now it's very difficult for a trainee or graduate to find a place.
I try, but I feel like I suck massive balls at my job as an apprentice. I know the theory and how cars work but I get stressed with hands on work, which doesn’t happen when I work on my own car. Maybe it’s time to quit.
Imagine if you dad had done his own thing instead of being someone else's lackey. 45 years as an employee begging for a raise sounds like hell
Why did nolan suddenly made me tear up when he said “ I sincerely believe in you”
because soy
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Dealerships are always the great place to start, pick your favorite brand and essentially show the initiative that you want to work at the dealership and you'll get put somewhere. I've been working at a dealership for a long time now and there's so much to do and so much money to make and it's just a great overall place for a car guy. Definitely the best job I've ever had
So happy that in Germany there's a system where companies pay you to go to college. Never had the struggle of deciding to go to college or go to work
Damn, please keep that reloading sound for whenever Nolan pushes up his glasses. It's fun.
It's literally why I I'm subbed. That, and D-D-D-D-List.
Nolan telling me he believes in me is what I needed to hear today.
In the Fall I start my first year in university, majoring in Automotive Engineering
Whistlin diesel is still filming on iPhone and look how good he's doing
Fun fact: I went to the Cleveland Institute of Art for car design because I wanted to work for McLaren.
Fast forward: I design cars for fun, write books, am an art teacher, race Miatas, play Forza, and watch Donut.
Life can be strange.
Wow! Could you make some tutorials on car design sketching and rendering? I know I am asking a lot, but many beginners need to first check the waters before opting into design. There many videos of sketching cars, but no strong tutorials.
Have a great day!
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Do you work for McLaren though? You apparently design for fun. Just like every other artist that does wallpaper.
@@pleasureincontempt3645 I think their point was that they didn't end up doing their original dream, but they're happy with what they are doing. You can't know what you'll enjoy till you do it.
Yo seriously, I’m 16 and needed to get a job soon and I love cars so this is perfect timing, Thanks Donut ❤️
Ayooo same here
Same (accept the age I’m 27)
Let's do a start up
Start early before you hit 30 because that longevity pay is good
All of you should shoot higher tbh at least while you're young, do auto engineering, finance etc. turning a wrench for a living seems fun until you do your hobby every day and cease to enjoy your hobby.
Serious question, is anyone keeping a lore book on Jerry’s various backstory’s and character traits for his ad characters?
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I skip them, I find them a bit more obnoxious than funny
@@juanin200 really hoping they replace him.
@@umakemerandy3669 Nah, I genuinely enjoy his skits and personality. It feels like a guy genuinely doing what he loves and loving what he does.
*I smell a matpat theory brewing*
Hi all ,I'm actually a motorsport mechanic in training but I recently got a part time job at a dealer ship as a driver moving cars about the courtyard and delivering to customers. And I've only had my driving licence under 6 months so the jobs are out there people. Good luck
How did you become a Motorsport mechanic
Two year old comment but i must know, im currently trying to pursue being an autosport tech but i have no idea where to start besides trade school. What did you do??
Personally I got into automotive by applying for a part time gig at the PepBoys in Reno, Nevada. I already had a full time warehouse job and wanted to pay off credit cards.
I was there for almost three years before corporate closed the retail side.
I learned a lot from those around me, had a great team to work with while learn from, and as the Subaru and detaling guy I provided customers with specific info and loved interacting with people. There are good and bad customers, but when you really make a difference for someone it's incredibly satisfying. It was awesome and I miss it dearly.
I would have been promoted, but the retail side closed. So, there is always ability to grow.
If you really want a super entry level, get into auto parts. Have a go getter attitude and always be open to learn. Work hard and take that experience higher. The more you put into it, the more you will get out of it.
rip dave he doesnt have an urethra :(
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I work at my local Ford dealership as a parts specialist now, but my first job there was as a porter. I would definitely recommend being a porter to anyone who wants to get there foot in the door. You get to gain experience to move up and you get to drive some pretty sick cars from time to time.
Went to school for Business (2019 Grad), started in Aftermarket as a Parts Research Analyst working along side our engineers, now recently transitioned to Data Development and Analysis. I LOVE it!
This video aligned with me so much, that I gave in my two weeks notice to pursue a dream into the automotive industry. Thank you Donut for the push. Seriously 🙏
What did you get into ?
This video helped me a lot. I am from Bulgaria and I am applying to an engineering university. Because the country is not very big and there is not much work related to cars, I did not know what to do, but the video helped me a lot. thank you
Two big things I've learned on my journey to become an automotive painter: Be lucky, and show your hard work ethic. If people in the industry know you're passionate about cars AND know that you have a great work ethic, then they are more likely to recommend you for a job if one opens up in their company. I was studying graphic design and working as a detailer part time when I was offered out of the blue to work as a painter. I had no experience with painting, never even worked in a body shop, but I threw everything away I was in the middle of just for a chance to work with cars, and it paid off. Don't be afraid to take risks.
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I’m graduating highschool this week and wish I took advantage of learning to paint cars
@@AsaCaden you can start from any service position in a dealership. I started as a porter 20years ago. I went from there to doing all sorts of jobs at that dealership. Bring curios and punctual will help you go far. I'm working for an outside company doing inventory and photography now. I get to drive hundreds of cars every week.
I love the fact that Nolan mentioned gingum. It’s always nice to see TH-camrs talk about other youtubers
*Cries in Denmark*
No race teams, no SAE, only me studying to be a mechanic for the next 5 years...
I found two Formula Student Teams in Denmark. University of Southern Denmark and Technical University of Denmark. Maybe there are more. Or just come to one of your neighbors. Germany has a shitload of teams, england aswell.
5 years studying to be a mechanic? bruh just do an apprenticeship
@@yngfljm2277 I’m assuming they mean mechanical engineer. I’ve only heard of mechanics having to train for four years to get a journeyman title.
portal.autodata-training.com
It’s $25/month and they cover virtually everything you need to know to work on cars. I personally have over 140 pages of hand written notes from watching their videos
I work for a company that has been featured on this channel as a welder/ fabricator. I got the job through word of mouth by just going to a small welding school and networking at the first basic job I landed. It's a tough industry, but very rewarding.
Next one
How to get into donut being from a whole different country
First you need a work visa
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@@shoveI why tho it’s Donut media not doughnut media
I’m 15 and I work in a agricultural mechanic shop, it’s fun work
Get out before it’s too late. It doesn’t stay fun forever
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Ok, first, Nolan would be a great school counselor. Second, that Ify Nwadiwe shirt is a must-have. Third, I hope I can steer my career towards writing/content creation in automotive someday.
I’m coming back to this video when I get certified as a mechanic for myself. Thank you Nolan. Do it has inspired me to become one deeply. And I feel like I have the confidence and the skills to do it.
I work as a detailer in Enterprise. I get to drive all kinds of cars. Everything from Toyatas like Camrys to Porches, Maseratis, muscle cars, etc. I've driven cars from almost all manufacturers, and it's a really fun and good job. Especially for someone who likes cars, like me.
I’ve been waiting for this forever
A vid kinda overdue
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[Designing a Car] Key clarification is that engineers don’t “design” the car, which is what I thought 21yrs ago when I started my degree. Designers are artists, I’d highly recommend CCS in Detroit if that’s what you want to do with your career.
Having been in the automotive engineering world for the last two decades... I don’t regret it, but it’s not the most exciting place. I left the industry in 2019 and would definitely recommend getting the degree, starting in OE and eventually going into the professional aftermarket scene. I’ve done both OE and aftermarket... aftermarket is way more fun.
Starting in OE with Bosch or Nissan is ideal. You get the exposure to develop some of the best engineering practices in the industry...
Then once you’ve hit your stride after 2-3yrs, go have fun in the aftermarket! 🙌
Enjoy🥂
This the video I need, I’ve been making plans on what to do in the automotive industry since I’m still young this will be my beginning after finishing high school
Don’t become a mechanic if possible
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@@andrewbleazy being a mechanic is alot better than being in sales.
@@brianhill4153 they both suck equally. I’ve done both.
@@andrewbleazy I guess any commission job can be rough in a dealership. I'm a photographer, but I'm independent so there's not nearly as much pressure.
'Being Persistent' is key. It took TEN interviews with the same company to get my first automotive engineering job. NEVER GIVE UP, NEVER SURRENDER!
I’ve been working at Valvoline instant oil change for a while and I’m a certified technician there. I just got a job at a Ford dealership and I start next week.
Learn electrical best advice I could give you.
being a clueless petrolhead student, this is as motivating as anything I've heard in a while.
I feel you brother. I think you're from Kerala. So am I.
Me too
Same
Just send it man! everyone is clueless at the beginning of everything
Can relate
I plan on being an automotive engineer because of how vast and car related it is.
Same actually. I wanna learn how to build and work on cars. I’ve always loved this stuff so this is the exact career I’m goin for.
Engineering is quite competitive and requires people to be very good at math and science. Hope your path is successful.
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I’ve been building cars in assembly plants for 17 years.
I’m ready to be done with it.
Do you get good money or not?
4 years ago I started at a high line dealer after I left an independent shop.
In chronological order
Parts delivery driver> Parts Runner> Shipping/Receiving> parts counter sales> assistant parts manager.
Definitely not a norm situation but I always recommend dealerships to hard workers who may feel lost.
This video came at the perfect timing. Ive been in customer service positions for over 6 years now. I'm a year out from my degree, but I'm running out of steam to keep doing the same tedious and taxing work every day. You'd think between a passion for cars, music, and media, id have thought to do half of what this video talks about. Starting tomorrow I'm gonna start asking around at body shops and dealerships to get out of my current pit c: thanks again donut
I work at discount tire and trust me, I learned a lot more than I thought I knew
How to get Job in Auto Industry
*Well, I heard Donut media need a new host*
This video just gave me so much motivation. I’ve done so much research of how I can get into the industry and it’s reassuring to hear that I’m on the right path. I’m a mechanical engineering major at SDSU in our Formula SAE program trying to do get my foot in the door. I’m hoping I can land myself a job sometime in the future!
Word on the street is that Donut is hiring....
Just apply to random places, I had no experience and now I work at a Maserati dealership
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Just graduated as a mechanical engineering 🙌🏻
Don’t forget about automotive manufacturing!!
I combined my two biggest passions, cars and technology into one dream job- Manufacturing IT Support. I get use to use my tech brain to help build cars better, faster, and with higher quality.
The Manufacturing world is sooo diverse, and we need people of all levels of experience! From putting parts together on the line, to maintenance techs and engineers that are lineside (great for those who hate desks!). It’s *way* more complex to build a car than you think, there’s a high chance you’ll find manufacturing interesting.
I'm still grateful for the opportunity you guys gave me in late 2019! Covid sucks but It's so nice to watch you guys keep the momentum. Killer video and an inspiration all around.Cheers!!
Sending love from soggy Indiana.
-Erik
The best thing about 2019 was I bought à car before the pandemic really hit . I saved alot compaired to what they want for a car today
They want 15k more today they I payed.
Being in the industry for over 10 years as ASE master certified technician, all I can say is don't do it. It is a lot more difficult to make a steady income as service intervals are being pushed farther and farther out, and the trend of people leasing cars instead of purchasing to own for many years means fewer big services to make money on. You cannot survive just doing plain oil changes and tire rotations. The wear and tear on your body itself is horrible. Be an engineer or sales stay away from working on cars especially if you are an enthusiast and love working on your own car because if you do it for a living, the very last thing you want to do is work on your car and honestly, the passion itself withers away. It's easy to be convinced that this is a great career but the old guys that are pushing this do not work in it currently and it has changed so much. Just my .02
As someone with clinical depression: I'd love to have a job where at the end of the day I don't feel like going home. And when I do go home I want to be excited about waking up the next day and going back to work.
Well don't go to a dealership cause you won't feel like that I promise
I love that getting into the automotive industry can be any car. Shit changing oil and tires for years can really get you somewhere in the automotive industry. This is why I love that I’m obsessed with cars cause sooo many jobs can get you around them.
I got a job at a local car lot as a detailer and now I'm lead detailer and starting to do sanding and buffing and I love every moment of it.
Nolan really encouraging me to apply for that Donut Media host job but I’m scared to fail 😭
I would try to but I'm not great with a camera or audience I just kinda like to do my own thing.
You can do it you never know if you’ll get in would love to see if you would join them goodluck dude!
@@dori7965 yeah but I also would HATE to move to California.
"Never let the fear of striking out prevent you from playing the game." - Babe Ruth
You’re going to fail a lot, and that’s ok! Regardless the interview experience is worth it and you’ll never hit the shots you never take
If you want to work in an auto shop, KEEP YOUR DRIVING RECORD CLEAN! I cannot stress this enough. A instrumental part of a auto shop is a mechanic being able to take the vehicle for a drive to see what’s wrong. They’re not going to send a mechanic to do that who has points off their license, due to insurance/liability, and they’re sure as hell not going to send two mechanics at the same time to figure out what’s wrong.
If you’ve got a bad record, chances are you’ll be working as a lube & tire tech longer than others to clean up your driving record.
This video comes in clutch since I'm tired of my job and I've been thinking of doing something I love which is along the lines of cars. Thanks :D
I'm an engineer at a mostly automotive chip manufacturer. There are an number of our engineers that work extremely closely with supply chain and design teams from companies like Toyota. It would actually be decent path into the electrical side of car design.
Manufacturing technician (associates degree) -> have them pay for bachelors -> Engineer -> Generate connections at a large automotive manufacturer -> move companies
I'm a tow truck operator and I have been around automobiles my entire life, I have a vast knowledge of cars that allows me to go the extra mile for people. Just recently got my CDL class A and I'm pursuing a career of car hauling which entry level nets over 50k a year and depending on the company you can easily make over 100k starting out.
I wanna be a mechanic at a dealership just so I can film some "customer states" videos
It's not worth it. You'll be underpaid and overworked. Private shop Is the way to go.
@@jmoore112344 You forgot to mention that this is only your opinion and not fact.
@@yngfljm2277 you are correct. It might be my opinion but it is based on real world experience. I make $6 more per hour doing the same work but with more lax time frames and generally more pleasant customers than I did at a dealership.
@@yngfljm2277 he is right bro its not worth it to be a mechanic at a dealer
Be a mechanic at a dealership because you’re a fucking bad ass tech. If you want to fuck around and grab ass, be a lot attendant. Wrench for life!
5:21 Detailing: The guy washes the car with a brush😬
I just got an interview at a tire shop and I’m excited.
Rip, I did a walk-in interview at a tire shop and they were like awesome you are hired, and I’m like dope, then they asked if I was 18 and I wasn’t and now I’m like well fuck
I started working at AutoZone close to a month ago and it's the best job I've ever had, sure it's the lowest paying job but I actually enjoy it. I cam talk about cars and help people learn more about cars. All I would say you need to do ks be nice to people and you're golden. There's also quite a bit of cool cars that you get to see too. There's a group of guys with built WRXs that come by every week. Last week there was a built Evo 8. There's also a lot of old guys with nice muscle cars. Anyways, just figured I'd say that because it's a good start or even permanent one if you rise up in the company.
I got a buddy I was in the Marines with, used his gi bill to go to a hybrid school in Detroit. You spend 3 months in a classroom, and 3 in the field "interning" but each session gets more advanced. Once you graduate your pretty much guaranteed a job in automotive engineering. With one of the big 3. His passion is firearms and used this training and experience to get into firearm engineering.
Nolan is right when it comes to the Service industry, you can become a master mechanic and make six figures working on cars within the dealer. As for the ASE, it’s always beneficial that if you do ever wanna change to another dealer that you can prove that you can accept that same position at another dealer
Certifications can get you in the door. Once you’re in, you actually have to fix cars and turn hours.
Donut: "Short of top tier series like Formula 1,..."
Proceed to show a Formula 2 picture
the editors of donut videos are questionable at best sorry if u edit for donut media
thanks donut! im doin an engineering class for my last 2 years of high school and this video is extremely helpful
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I started as a photographer at a car dealership. now I run our dealerships website and social media. I do not make that much more money but that is what you get for working at an Autonation dealership.
As someone who is going to school to do Auto Technician work, this video kind of put my mind to rest. Thank you Nolan, all of your advice will not go unused :)
Thank y'all for making this. It is actually very validating to hear a lot of that stuff. I've been trying to get into detailing, but I don't know of anywhere where I live that is hiring for that, and the place I've applied to in a different city has already hired a good few people so it feels like a lost opportunity. I guess I just gotta keep trying and looking for another chance to get into an automotive field of work.
Great advice for anyone who is looking for a job. Be it automotive or other industries. 👍🏻
I have a colleage degree in aquaculture, but have a passion in multimedia and IT projects. It was a great inspiration listening to Nolan!
A lot of car jobs need a clean driving record keep in mind. That excludes about 80 percent of people watching this I'm sure lol
not me!
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*21 points*
okay so maybe me
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I don't even have a license, I'm ten steps ahead of y'all
@@juanin200 400 IQ
With the amount of trouble i have been / should have been in, i still have zero points on my license
I’ve done media work for dealerships, sales, been a porter, and they’re alright. Been doing freelance media work for the past 6 months or so within my local car scene and at events and I love it. Been shooting for years but tried to step my game up recently, tryna work my way up to Krispy-level content 🙌
As someone that currently works on the corporate side of the auto industry, two bits of advice I can offer to others who hope to work on the corporate end.
1) Plan out what types of roles you want as early as you can in college; I went for a Bachelor degree in Automotive Technology, but didn’t realize until it was too late that I should have actually gone into an Engineering degree for the roles I was interested in. (Side note, Automotive Degrees don’t support too many corporate roles, it may significantly limit your entry level career options.)
2) As soon as you can (Freshman year if possible), apply for, and participate in, as many internships as possible. While you may think that good grades are the primary factor in getting hired out of college, by far the majority of people that get hired out of college for salary roles were offered positions at companies they interned for in college (while in their internship).
Hopefully this helps a couple people in some way, good luck to everyone aiming to enter the auto industry (in whichever aspect)
Im 17 and I literally just went to a JDM garage and asked if they had an apprenticeship or an internship position, and now this came out right after. Nice timing.
What did they say?
They said that they will get back to me in the fall as that's when they hire interns so I'll touch back with them then
That whole section on photography can almost entirely be applied to content creation on youtube honestly.
The auto industry is the real deal, in 3 years I’ve went from detail department, to a porter with the service department, then to service advisor for about a year and a half, then to Car Sales Professional and for the past 6 months I’ve been bringing home consistently $9,000 a month. I am a 20 year old mississippi college dropout with 2 DWI’s making over $100,000 a year and I love cars and making people happy so I really love my job!
My fear is that working with cars will ruin my love for cars, I've heard so many times to never turn your hobbies into carriers and that's what makes me hesitant to start a carrier with cars cause I don't want my love for cars to die out and have it be just a job at that point.
How did u get ur foot in the door and what company??
Automotive engineer who made it here to chime in: don't be discouraged if you can't find an internship. I tried like hell to get them while in college and never succeeded. However, I joined every engineering project team at school that I could: SAE, Hyperloop, HPVC, AIAA Payload (mostly at the same time!). I spent more time on those than my studies and the knowledge that I gained in them has been more useful to me in my career. These also gave me practical and interesting things to talk about in interviews that would've otherwise been me talking about internships, and the tasks I did in these teams were more interesting than what my peers did in their internships. It took my to my second eng job out of school but I did finally make it into an OEM.
Also, knowing how to work on cars, while not super relevant to my jobs, has impressed every engineering interviewer I've had, to the point where, when I turned down one job, the manager's boss called me up to offer me a different, cooler job because he was so impressed I could work on cars.
As a 18 year old lube tech, I got into the auto industry by working on my own car and getting experience from that over the course of a year while I was 17. When I turned 18 I started working for a small lube shop for 4 months after I was working there for 4 months I applied for a ford lube tech job and got it. Now I’m a service porter and next month I will become a lube tech. From there I’ll be a real auto tech in about 2 years
It’s a hobby I love and would love to get a career in it!
It's not nearly as glamourus as you think
That’s what everyone thinks. Trust me it kills the passion for the hobby. DON’T DO IT, especially if it’s a fun hobby for you now
I started wrenching because I loved working on my own cars & friends cars. 13 years and 4 shops later, I mostly love it but I’m now at a fantastic dealership. Make no mistake, professional wrenching is not the same as working on your own car in your own garage. It’s a business and you are expected to work quickly and do quality work continuously. Even on vehicles you hate, doing jobs you hate to do while labor times are reduced on you. And you need to spend thousands and thousands of dollars on tools to help you work efficiently. And it’s going to take a toll on your body to the point you are hurting all the time. Do I still love it? Absolutely!
your application process seems oddly evasive, yet here we go. im part of the "bought not built" lifestyle. never done anything to my car without following a youtube walkthru so pretty sure i fit right in
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I'm old enough to get a job now, so this is a great video for me. Thanks dudes!
turned 18 on may 24th graduated may 25th, with a ase certificate,hyundai internship, college credits and a wonderful experience at a highscool auto class
I work in the Auto Industry, or the Motor Trade as its known here in the UK.
I left McDonald's at the age of 18, applied for a job selling used cars at a used car supermarket, and the rest is history. Without bragging, but I've never had to worry about money, always earning £45k or more a year, I became a homeowner at 25 closing on a £320k house.
I've worked at the aforementioned car supermarket, Peugeot, Vauxhall, and now I sell specially adapted vehicles for disabled people
Motor trade is great, but it is soul crushing at times!
physically recoiling at the guy using that huge brush/broom on the car at 5:21
Love your videos, you guys made me interested in cars and I just started working at an auto shop and now I’m already about to buy a GT86
Sweet! Good luck with it.
Day 380 of asking James to do an Up to speed on his Dad
The legend returns
God its been more than a year, maybe we should celebrate it 🥳
Man i missed the 365th comment sad me 🥲
He is a man of focus, commitment and sheer fucking will
He lives!
i love how nolan can explain how easy it is to gain a job through this industry through basic's. ALOT of companies are starting to see the VALUE in hard working people over **educated** people.
8 years ago I started in the body in white branch fresh from school.
You get to see how the whole car is getting put together and the process of designing and manufacturing the assembly line plus the car itself. You can make quite a career in normal time.
It's a nice branch in the auto industry, not a lot of people get to know.
Also you get to see the cars /parts a year or two before it's official announced.
Sry if there grammatical errors, English is not my main language. Greetings from Germany
of course they post this at a turning point in my life… about to be in college and working in a giant ice cream cone. nice.
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you lost me at working in an ice cream cone. I nearly wasted 5 mins trying to figure out what you mean lmao