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NOS2Go4Me,Oct 15 2008, 11:44 AM Wrote:Read up on things in your spare time, befriend some "real" mechanics to give you some insight on working on different cars - domestics, asian and european imports, big trucks, etc. You may find that you have an affinity for this type of work and that causes you to go back and take some more schooling to get ready for your "A"-class mechanic certification (a REAL mechanic). Or, you may move to 18-wheelers and heavy equipment. Maybe you'll get into being a bike and small engine mechanic. Who knows!

I'll say one time, loud and proud to get it out over the crowd:

KNOWLEDGE IS KEY

Learn, learn, learn. No matter what you do, learn if only for your own benefit at the end of the day. Don't become stagnant and lazy - keep learning!

And PLEASE, when faced with reasonable requests at the new job - listen! There's nothing more frustrating than irate customers who make reasonable requests and then get shut down. That'll get you in s*** with the boss and possibly fired due to the negative feedback instead of getting you a tip from the customer.

I make it a point of bringing coffees for the service guys from time to time. Be friendly and they're friendly back. It goes both ways.

Good luck with the new job!
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i heard from 3 mechanics that being a mechaninc is a pretty bad trade to get into.....money is not as big as you want it to be and always have to go to school to upgrade......but mostly money they said