Re: Diesel Career Questions

Posted by Brokenwrench on June 30, 2005 at 09:00:45 from (69.128.198.6):

In Reply to: Re: Diesel Career Questions posted by NC Wayne on June 29, 2005 at 21:44:24:

Talking about techs and mechanics reminded me of a cute story. We own an independant shop (transmission). A few years ago I had a friend of my moms want to come up from the cities to pheasant hunt with me and my brother in law. He brought with him a few of his friends. One was this snobby kid who seemed like he had an answer for everything. After hunting all morning we decided to stop and eat at the local cafe. During dinner coversation led to what we all did for a living. My BIL asked this kid what he did, he said he was a "technician". So my BIL said, oh your a mechanic. The kid rolled his eyes and stressed that he was a technician. When asked what the difference was he flipped the bill of his hat up put this dumb look on his face and said "this is a mechanic". Then he straightened his hat sat up straight and said "this is a technician". Then he asked me what I did for a living and with out saying a word I flipped up the bill of my hat put the same dumb look on my face and grinned. The kid about crawled under the table, and my BIL just about wet himself laughing so hard. I know this is off topic of the question asked it just reminded me of it.
Back to the question, I'm always one for education, not having any formal college or tech school training myself. I participate in any education offered in my area. Last summer I spent two weeks at an ACDelco school. It was great.
I think a degree helps to get you in the door, but remember that you never stop learning. And wherever you end up, realize that you can learn alot from the people around you. The great thing about the repair industry, is that theres alot of people willing to share knowledge with you.
Sorry for the long post Brokenwrench

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