[David]

My dream was to be an automotive design engineer but since I didn't go to school in Michigan I started with one strike against me. Then I talked with engineering students who co-oped at auto manufacturers, heard about the cutthroat nature of the business, and didn't pursue it.

I was also a wrench before I was an engineer which I think helps immensely. I wish I could find more engineers who are.

I found my way to turbine repair. Not very glamorous but the pay is decent and instead of engines with hundreds of horsepower, I work with engines with a million horsepower.