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- slashfan7964
So I'm 16, turning 17 in a few days. I'd like to discuss my possible options in the world after school with some people that are already in the field of work that I am currently going to school for by trade, and that is to be an automotive technician. When graduated, I will be certified and registered automotive technician in the the state of New York. I am also taking an online training course that will supposedly make me look better and have more knowledge that in turn could increase my pay. I do get certificates of completion for this course. I'd like to keep this as a hobby but as I come to realization with the world around me, I may have to take this as a career. I know here in NY starting our you make about $12-$15 an hour after high school. This can increase with experience as with anything. I enjoy the field and that is why I am really thinking about pursuing it. I did not want to go to college, but I am re-considering going to Ohio Tech, as they have a great program and things I can afford. If I go there I do have more options. I want my life to be productive.
I have heard very good things about this school. I'm particularly looking into the high performance side of things, as this is what I love the most.. Diesel was another because of all the money there is involved with Diesel. We will see.
I know the field is very labor intensive and can take a toll on your body. However, I am willing to take this. When in school (I have 1 more year left), we are required to participate in an internship at local shops around the area we live in. We cannot graduate without this. It is very likely that you will be offered a decent job after graduation if you do good work for the place you intern for 6 weeks at. I have a few places I'm already looking into interning for but I don't really have to worry about that until next year when I am a senior (year 13) in high school.
From what I have gathered on the internet, most people makee wages of about $30K to $90K a year, and depending on the palce of employment, can offer great benefits and a good retirement plan, with some places able to retire at 55 years of age. However I don't see me retiring that early. Then again, I hear the average lifespan for a mechanic is 65. I won't be just doing repair jobs and tires, I'm in the full out thing right now for computers and the like and having that knowledge could increase pay as well. However, two years insn't nearly enough to cover all the information I am willing to learn, hence why college is starting to become an option. Having that extra experience coming in could possibly 1-up me from the rest of the crowd. The class I'm currently in has had people graduate and end up working for BMW and Ferrari here in the states. So it is HIGHLY possible if I want it that bad. I mean, who wouldn't want to work for Ferrari? As seemingly difficult as that is, it has happened and I would like to be at that level someday.
This is my dream I suppose. I'm just looking at the opotions right now to see if this would be good for me. I don't wnat more than the average middle class American has in the future, just enough to get by with my hopeful wife and children by then. I know I will more than likely have to put a lot of hours in a week and I am totally willing. I am different from most people in my area who refuse to work. I want to earn that paycheck at the end of the week.
Another thing I am looking at is that depending on the place of employment, I may end up with flat rate wages. This wouldn't be bad if the shop I go to has good business however I am kind of worried that I may not be able to make enough. Something to think about.
So is there any of you that have taking this path? What should I think about down the line? Any help would be great.
I have heard very good things about this school. I'm particularly looking into the high performance side of things, as this is what I love the most.. Diesel was another because of all the money there is involved with Diesel. We will see.
I know the field is very labor intensive and can take a toll on your body. However, I am willing to take this. When in school (I have 1 more year left), we are required to participate in an internship at local shops around the area we live in. We cannot graduate without this. It is very likely that you will be offered a decent job after graduation if you do good work for the place you intern for 6 weeks at. I have a few places I'm already looking into interning for but I don't really have to worry about that until next year when I am a senior (year 13) in high school.
From what I have gathered on the internet, most people makee wages of about $30K to $90K a year, and depending on the palce of employment, can offer great benefits and a good retirement plan, with some places able to retire at 55 years of age. However I don't see me retiring that early. Then again, I hear the average lifespan for a mechanic is 65. I won't be just doing repair jobs and tires, I'm in the full out thing right now for computers and the like and having that knowledge could increase pay as well. However, two years insn't nearly enough to cover all the information I am willing to learn, hence why college is starting to become an option. Having that extra experience coming in could possibly 1-up me from the rest of the crowd. The class I'm currently in has had people graduate and end up working for BMW and Ferrari here in the states. So it is HIGHLY possible if I want it that bad. I mean, who wouldn't want to work for Ferrari? As seemingly difficult as that is, it has happened and I would like to be at that level someday.
This is my dream I suppose. I'm just looking at the opotions right now to see if this would be good for me. I don't wnat more than the average middle class American has in the future, just enough to get by with my hopeful wife and children by then. I know I will more than likely have to put a lot of hours in a week and I am totally willing. I am different from most people in my area who refuse to work. I want to earn that paycheck at the end of the week.
Another thing I am looking at is that depending on the place of employment, I may end up with flat rate wages. This wouldn't be bad if the shop I go to has good business however I am kind of worried that I may not be able to make enough. Something to think about.
So is there any of you that have taking this path? What should I think about down the line? Any help would be great.
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