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I’m jumping on the automotive train this fall. Attending community college for a AA degree. I felt it was the smartest move for me. They also offer elective programs for different manufacturers, I’m going with Toyota T-TEN.
I hope this will give me a good start in the field. It most certainly wont mean I know it all, haha not even half of it. However I imagine it might give me an edge when it comes to getting a job after school!!Would be cool to hear from any of you guys who are already in the industry what you think of my plans.
I’m jumping on the automotive train this fall. Attending community college for a AA degree. I felt it was the smartest move for me. They also offer elective programs for different manufacturers, I’m going with Toyota T-TEN.
I hope this will give me a good start in the field. It most certainly wont mean I know it all, haha not even half of it. However I imagine it might give me an edge when it comes to getting a job after school!!Would be cool to hear from any of you guys who are already in the industry what you think of my plans.
[quote=”bustedbolts” post=88982]Joni, Listen your going to have negative people in every profession. This can be a very rewarding and challenging career. If you don’t mind let me pass on a couple things I have learned. First don’t let others get you down try to stay positive. Your mood will effect the type work you do. By that I mean if your in a bad mood your more likely to mess up a repair. So stay happy. 2nd save as much money as you can so you can retire one day. When you buy tool and equipment shop around …. Do your research and find the best deal you can. Don’t fall prey to the tool truck hype. If people you work with give you crap about your tools just remember your plan and save save save…. Now I am not saying you can never buy from Snap on Or Matco Or Mac … I am saying be smart about what you buy and how much it cost. you are going to have good days and bad days just don’t let the bad ones get you down. Belive in yourself and your training and you will be fine.[/quote]Quite the opposite, I very much appreciate your tips and knowledge!!
[quote=”bustedbolts” post=88982]Joni, Listen your going to have negative people in every profession. This can be a very rewarding and challenging career. If you don’t mind let me pass on a couple things I have learned. First don’t let others get you down try to stay positive. Your mood will effect the type work you do. By that I mean if your in a bad mood your more likely to mess up a repair. So stay happy. 2nd save as much money as you can so you can retire one day. When you buy tool and equipment shop around …. Do your research and find the best deal you can. Don’t fall prey to the tool truck hype. If people you work with give you crap about your tools just remember your plan and save save save…. Now I am not saying you can never buy from Snap on Or Matco Or Mac … I am saying be smart about what you buy and how much it cost. you are going to have good days and bad days just don’t let the bad ones get you down. Belive in yourself and your training and you will be fine.[/quote]Quite the opposite, I very much appreciate your tips and knowledge!!
[quote=”bustedbolts” post=88968]now that sounds like a smart plan.[/quote]It’s real nice to hear that from someone already in the business!!
Lately all I’ve been reading on other forums is bitching and moaning about how awful the industry is and how anyone wanting to get into it is insane. I hear WAY more negative things about the profession than positive. It makes me wonder why because all I read is “IT SUCKS DON’T DO IT” but there’s never any explanation to why they think so.
[quote=”bustedbolts” post=88968]now that sounds like a smart plan.[/quote]It’s real nice to hear that from someone already in the business!!
Lately all I’ve been reading on other forums is bitching and moaning about how awful the industry is and how anyone wanting to get into it is insane. I hear WAY more negative things about the profession than positive. It makes me wonder why because all I read is “IT SUCKS DON’T DO IT” but there’s never any explanation to why they think so.
I’m attending automotive school this fall. I’ve saved up for a long time to cover tuition and living expenses for the entire duration for the program just so I’ll be debt free when I’m done.
Why would I go through all this to be debt free only to jump on another debt train as soon as I’m done?
Tool trucks have nice tools for sure, but I’m sticking with HF and Sears for starting out.Just my views on it.
I’m attending automotive school this fall. I’ve saved up for a long time to cover tuition and living expenses for the entire duration for the program just so I’ll be debt free when I’m done.
Why would I go through all this to be debt free only to jump on another debt train as soon as I’m done?
Tool trucks have nice tools for sure, but I’m sticking with HF and Sears for starting out.Just my views on it.