[Britwrench]

To add with AFJ's post.
In the auto industry there is a shortage of skilled (or able to be skilled) technicians. As with a lot of "craftsman" type of industries, the average age is increasing with not enough people coming in.
Most of the independant shop Porsche guys did work in the dealer network but felt that it didn't suit them. The dealer network is an entirely different situation to independant. Talk to some shops and see how you feel about a career change. Don't forget, they are businesses and you are there to make money.