[asphaltgambler]

Like anything to really succeed, the desire has to be in your blood. I'm a technician and the real problem is the auto business not the profession. If you are thinking about becoming a technician do a stint over the summer at a repair shop, it will very sobering.

Greed always comes first. The main issue with the auto repair business is the owner/manager always want the best educated/experienced people on line but never wants to pay for it. Most all auto repair shops pay based on commision only, no gaurantee. Owners/managers talk-up about the absence of 'qualified' technicians and when they find one they balk at the market pay rate.

I stay because motorcycles and performance cars are in my blood and I'm good at what I do.