I see a lot of old/er [old to my 22 years] people on here,who I know have gotten many differant t- shirts. A little history for you all, since a young age I'v been fooling with old iron,engines,tractors,old jeeps and steam traction engines and steam locomotive's. I grew up on an old family farm,where all this equipment was right there waiting to be loved and used. Year before last I met my wife..[bear with me] Last year there was a "family disagreement" and Iv since moved. Point being I'v been out of a "steady" job since late oct. I have been working for myself doing odd jobs,but its not cutting it. Tomarrow the wife and I are going to a local ford dealership so I can fill out an app. Today she asked me if I didn't get the job if I would be interesteaded to look at going to school for diesel tech [which I told her before all this,it would be something I'd like to do]. Anyways what do you think would be a good school or in the case of an admin here[THANK YOU] what would be a good career? I understand engine's and old iron becouse we had to how to fix anything on the farm, my wife also says that I have ADD,any idea's? Thanks

 

I have a good friend that went to wyotech . hes now a John Deere tech making a good living.

 

I looked at wyotech a few years ago...Do you know how good the school is? Another one of my problems [partly] is that I want to enjoy the work I do...I'v told employers where and how to go get lost and that I was leaving due to safety concerns I had.I like working for myself,becouse I know how I want it done,however I now have a wife. You know how that math can work 1+1= something I cant pay for right now.

 

I'm currently in a diesel program at a community college now. I went to two different 4 year colleges before I started the diesel program and I wish I had done the diesel program in the first place. I'm loving it and can't wait to get into the industry. I've heard a lot about Wyotech but the tuition is about the same as a 4 year college and from what I hear a person can get the same job with a degree from Wyotech as they can with a degree from a community college.

 

Join the Military, sounds like a GREAT fit for you and you can work on all kinds of cool equipment as a mechanic.

 

I went to NDSCS (North Dakota State College of Science) Good 2 year school. They have a John Deere, Cat program along with a general Diesel tech program.

 

I like this idea. Biggest regret of my life is not being a part of the military and serving my country. A lot of things can be changed in a persons life, but you reach a point where there's no going back and re-doing things. Don't let yourself get too far into life and have regrets later that you can do nothing about.

 

Being a mech in the military is a real good way to get the training you need/want and still have a fairly stable living, with benefits. Yeah, its a commitment, but it is relatively stable. When you do leave, you're well prepped for private world jobs.

 

I had a full scholarship to Wyotech but ditched it for a BBA in finance. Many things have changed and can no longer be wrenching due to the electronic world...just something to think about since you're used to it vs. electronic diagnosis. Having the "wrenching" background is great when the electronic part needs replacing. Just realize that in today's world most of what you'd be working on will be electronic part diagnosis and failure. You have to be resilient and flexible in today's world if not you'll get left behind.

 

Ok 1 i looked at the military a few years ago,nothing really cought my eye,firefighting thats differant It's something I'v been around all my life,I know most of the good and bad about it. Also I know computers are the "thing" right now but we're losing all the old guys who could actully turn a wrench and fix it right the first time.. ok any thoughts good bad?.... I just got a call from penn-foster any thoughts on why not to go though their program?

 

2nd that!

 

Nate

Good advice by all buddy.

Im still trying here, but the contractor just did another round of layoffs. As soon as I find something out, Ill let you know.

 

Took the words out of mouth.. not a day goes by that I don't think of what might have been. Part of me feels really quilty and ashamed.

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Shouldn't feel that way...

I just know I could've contributed and had learned good lessons/experiences/relationships from it.

 

From my experience, the old-time diagnostic attitude may very well leave you frustrated unless you are mentally prepared to deal with the modern electronics because it's less problem diagnostics and more component diagnostics and "parts changing". I know for myself, I don't want to have to pick which of the two computers need to be replaced because that's the diagnostic computer said the problem was. I want to know exactly which part of the circuit is malfunctioning but that's just me.