[70ssclone]

hey guys im almost 20 i started doing body and paint work when i was 13 at a resto shop went to tech school got certified and all that jazz i am now a flat rate tech and the insurance companies are totaling cars at 65% making it hard to have alot of work in the shop for everyone to work on i constantly fight over hours and getting work . i am mechanically inclined i can weld i just dont know what road to go down to get a good career and make good money another problem is in this industry very few offer benefits,vacation,sick time,retirement, and worst of all it makes me less enthusiastic to work on my chevelle and other street rod projects at my home whats a good path to follow?

 

[RyanNilcea05]

Look into being a Diesel Tech. There's good money and work.

 

[sg5492]

Look into being a Diesel Tech. There's good money and work.

:yes: I know some guys that make good money being Diesel Techs.

I have even kicked the idea around about going to school to be a Diesel Tech but I'm 39 years old and it would be hard to start over.

 

[RyanNilcea05]

There are plenty of diesel schools around.

 

[cessnarob]

hey guys im almost 20 i started doing body and paint work when i was 13 at a resto shop went to tech school got certified and all that jazz i am now a flat rate tech and the insurance companies are totaling cars at 65% making it hard to have alot of work in the shop for everyone to work on i constantly fight over hours and getting work . i am mechanically inclined i can weld i just dont know what road to go down to get a good career and make good money another problem is in this industry very few offer benefits,vacation,sick time,retirement, and worst of all it makes me less enthusiastic to work on my chevelle and other street rod projects at my home whats a good path to follow?

I told everyone I would not come back..however your post is a sore spot for me...


I have been to so many diesel schools, starting with the Navy and there Fairbanks & Morse training all the way to Volvo. You have to LOVE the engine itself. I have rebuilt truck engines, and engines bigger than a tractor trailer. Diesel engines are alot more labor to work on due to the weight!!! Diesel engine mechanics are what I call a rare bread..All I own personally are diesel pick ups...and now I am starting a truck driving career in my new 2010 KW900...but I don't even change my own oil in one...The way things are now days..you'll never be rich, but never do without..I say go for it..If you like a challenge and something different all the time...you will do good..

 

[JNorton]

Try becoming an insurance adjuster. You know more about these cars than the guy that shows up to your shop and totals these things out. Hell, they miss half the parts anyway which you have to fight with them about after the fact. I'm sure they make good money and you only have to get dirty when you work on the Chevy.

 

[70ssclone]

how can i become an adjuster? what steps are there to take?

 

[JNorton]

If it were me, I would contact my insurance agent. He/she might have a person to contact. When that contact has been made, point out your 20+ years of experience in the field. Take the time to put together the perfect resume. People can flaunt thier college degrees all they want, and I don't know how it is in the insurance field, but there is no substitute for real-world experience in my book.

 

[quikss]

If it were me, I would contact my insurance agent. He/she might have a person to contact. When that contact has been made, point out your 20+ years of experience in the field. Take the time to put together the perfect resume. People can flaunt thier college degrees all they want, and I don't know how it is in the insurance field, but there is no substitute for real-world experience in my book.

Umm............ hard to have 20+ years in the field when he is only 20 years old. Or he is darn good

Jeff

 

[seventychevy]

To get started in any career in insurance there are requirements that have to be met with the state dept of insurance; whether it be selling life, home, or auto insurance or becoming a claims adjuster. Google your state's dept of insurance - it should have info on what it takes. More than likely it will also list schools that offer education classes to get a license or certificate. Usually, you have to take a course ( 24-40 hours ) either self-study or in an actual class setting, and then pass a state exam. Once you have the certificate in hand it will be easier to get an interview with a company - although there are some companies that will pay for and send you to school.

 

[sschevellefan]

:yes: I know some guys that make good money being Diesel Techs.

I have even kicked the idea around about going to school to be a Diesel Tech but I'm 39 years old and it would be hard to start over.

It`s not too late to start over. I`m 34 and I`m starting over. I was a Harley mechanic for 7 years and the economy kileld the industry. I`m in my 3rd week of truck driving school and I`m enjoying it. Oh yeah, I`m married with 2 small kids so it can be done. You just have to want to do it.

I told everyone I would not come back..however your post is a sore spot for me...


I have been to so many diesel schools, starting with the Navy and there Fairbanks & Morse training all the way to Volvo. You have to LOVE the engine itself. I have rebuilt truck engines, and engines bigger than a tractor trailer. Diesel engines are alot more labor to work on due to the weight!!! Diesel engine mechanics are what I call a rare bread..All I own personally are diesel pick ups...and now I am starting a truck driving career in my new 2010 KW900...but I don't even change my own oil in one...The way things are now days..you'll never be rich, but never do without..I say go for it..If you like a challenge and something different all the time...you will do good..

I don`t think I`ll ever buy my own truck but I`m going to school right now to be a truck driver. There are plenty of jobs out there in the industry, at least in my area.

 

[FerrariTruck]

hey bud, im 25 and have been working on bmw's noe for 5 years. I'm making good money but since people dont money to get their cars fixed lately its been hurting....Anyhow for a while i been thinking about changing careers and what i strongly recommend is getting back into school and become an x ray techh...

you will make around 40-45k to start and eventually make more. But its consistent money, not back breaking labor and when you get out of work you will want to get to work on the chevelle and have money to fix it...

Plus when you work at a hospital you around a bunch nurses or at a body shop or any shop for that matter your around dudes.


Reallly think about it man,

 

[sschevellefan]

hey bud, im 25 and have been working on bmw's noe for 5 years. I'm making good money but since people dont money to get their cars fixed lately its been hurting....Anyhow for a while i been thinking about changing careers and what i strongly recommend is getting back into school and become an x ray techh...

you will make around 40-45k to start and eventually make more. But its consistent money, not back breaking labor and when you get out of work you will want to get to work on the chevelle and have money to fix it...

Plus when you work at a hospital you around a bunch nurses or at a body shop or any shop for that matter your around dudes.


Reallly think about it man,

The x-ray techs at my wifes work make $45 per hour. Good career choice.

 

[70ssclone]

that sounds cool but wouldnt that probably take like 80k and going to college for four years?

 

[JNorton]

Umm............ hard to have 20+ years in the field when he is only 20 years old. Or he is darn good

Jeff

I'm sure he was doing some kind of body work in the womb - or maybe I read the original post too fast.

 

[chevelle malibu 64]

that sounds cool but wouldnt that probably take like 80k and going to college for four years?

It depends. Check you local community colleges. Most of the programs are 2 year programs. The local school here does Nuclear Med. Techs. It is like x-ray but still a 2 year program. Also community colleges are cheaper than a 4 year school.

 

[quikss]

I'm sure he was doing some kind of body work in the womb - or maybe I read the original post too fast.

Yes he probably good at stretching bodies out of shape :thumbsup:

Jeff

 

[OldSoldier]

What happened to your small business? You know, the one you started with your girlfriend's father's money?

 

[70ssclone]

took my gut feeling and decided to go fishing on the weekends instead lol

 

[FerrariTruck]

that sounds cool but wouldnt that probably take like 80k and going to college for four years?

no you can go to a trade school and it will take much less.

to get the basic x ray would take about 10 months and then another 14 i believe to get the radiology cert. total cost would be about 45k

i still thinking about doing it but there is this thing called clinicals were you work 4 months for free essentially getting experience. but with this career you can go anywhere. I have to get rid of my truck and put buying a house on the back burner if i decide to do it. if not i would already be signed up