Thinking about changing occupations

[Planter91C2]

Originally posted by Superman:
Is your rod long enough for bass fishing?

where do you think i got the idea from?

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Daryl 964 Targa

[not_sure]

How about a porn star that has sex in a Porsche garage with a fishing pole...

[larkja]

Thanks for all the feedback; I've got a couple great leads. By the way, since there are quite a few mechanics on this post, I wonder if you might be able to provide me with some info. re. earning potential? I plan on getting certified and then working at a shop for the experience but would ultimately like to own a shop and work for myself. Can anyone give me a breakdown of "newby" up to "shop owner" earning expectations?

Thanks much
Jim

[john walker's workshop]

sex and porsche mechanics seem to go together. nice little babes all over the place. more fun than fishing.

[john walker's workshop]

i would think that a newbie that does oil changes, sweeps floors, and simple repairs could get $15hr if he kept himself busy and made it worthwile for someone to employ him. $25hr is minimum for an experienced guy/gal. with commission an expert could earn $50hr or more. as a shop owner, the more employees, even one, the less you seem to make. you're better off doing it yourself. just buy a cherry picker to do the heavy lifting, and one of those girls that hang around the shop for filing once a month. you don't need a secretary because they just hand the phone to you anyway. a local accountant will keep the books in order. the employee thing only seems to work in large, extremely busy shops, where they never run out of work. when there's no work in the winter, you still have to pay them. and tons of employee paperwork and payments to the government, etc for their benefits.

[This message has been edited by john walker's workshop (edited 09-05-2001).]

[Rich911E]

Check out the discussion topic on cylinder head modification -- this might be a business opportunity for you. Build a flow bench, get somebody to make you some castings, buy some dyno time to back it up and you could be in business!
Rich

[Britwrench]

If you want to do it....go for it!
As John Walker said, it's not a career when you can come straight in as a top-dog and your're never likely to become rich. However, you can make a good living and have some interesting times. There is a tremendous shortage of skilled and thorough technicians, work is never likely to be a problem. I've been in the Porsche/Ferrari service industry for years and even during the worst recession there is always work.
If you see what other techs do and aim to be better you will be turning work away..
Good Luck!