[aigel]

Cons for becoming a mechanic:
- tough on your body, especially once you are past mid-age
- poor work hours, often with Saturdays and poor vacation packages
- constant hustle trying to beat the book hours, either cut corners or make less

Pros
- do what you love (until the cons catch up in year two)
- chance to become a service writer
- chance to open own shop

Unless you plan for your own shop or to become a service writer, I'd listen to the career counselor.

G