A Recession Proof Job
I am am ASE Master Automobile Technician.
It occurred to me the other day that while the rest of the nation appears to be in a recession, we never seem to run out of work.
Someone asked me recently if I remembered the recession of 1989.
I didn't have a clue! There's always a job no matter where you travel through out the nation and you make good pay where ever it is you decide to go.
I realized I had a recession proof job.
So I did some research and came up with some interesting information.
This is what I found.
According to the Department of Labor growth within the field is expected to grow by 14% while growth in other occupations will average 10%.
They also mentioned that as of May 2007 the average technician made $17.
54 per hour will the top 10% made $27.
72 per hour.
That actually sounds a little low to me but this is 2008, I have been doing this for quite a while and am a Master Technician.
This isn't really that big of a deal.
I have experience and know how, but that's not why I make good pay.
The truth is that I know howto take the exam.
It's unfortunate that so many of my peers aren't so lucky.
Repairing an Automobile is 90% common sense and the rest is product knowledge.
The same things go wrong with the same types of vehicles making them much easier to diagnose.
These tests were written toward an industry standard and the answer may not be what appears to be correct.
The questions really aren't that hard yet one out of every three people who take these exams fail.
Because of this I strongly suggest to anyone planning to take one to set some time aside to study.
The good news is most technicians I know didn't spend much time in school or anything like that, they just applied to a dealership somewhere.
These shops and dealerships are so hungry for certified technicians they'll even pay for the tests.
In order to be a Master Technician a mechanic would have to pass a test for each of following eight categories:
Ten years ago it wasn't such a big deal.
Then the counties and the government in general demanded proof of certified employees.
This was big and we grew in demand! So what's a person to do? If you are truly interested in a recession proof job I recommend that you buy some inexpensive hand tools.
Next go to a few dealerships and small repair shops in town and let them know that you're interested in an entry level position.
I wouldn't be surprised if you were offered a position on your first try.
Do yourself a favor and shop around for the highest pay and best benefits.
Just like that you're on you're way! This opportunity is open to nearly everyone and is in high demand.
Just look in the classified section of your local newspaper and you'll see what I mean.
It occurred to me the other day that while the rest of the nation appears to be in a recession, we never seem to run out of work.
Someone asked me recently if I remembered the recession of 1989.
I didn't have a clue! There's always a job no matter where you travel through out the nation and you make good pay where ever it is you decide to go.
I realized I had a recession proof job.
So I did some research and came up with some interesting information.
This is what I found.
According to the Department of Labor growth within the field is expected to grow by 14% while growth in other occupations will average 10%.
They also mentioned that as of May 2007 the average technician made $17.
54 per hour will the top 10% made $27.
72 per hour.
That actually sounds a little low to me but this is 2008, I have been doing this for quite a while and am a Master Technician.
This isn't really that big of a deal.
I have experience and know how, but that's not why I make good pay.
The truth is that I know howto take the exam.
It's unfortunate that so many of my peers aren't so lucky.
Repairing an Automobile is 90% common sense and the rest is product knowledge.
The same things go wrong with the same types of vehicles making them much easier to diagnose.
These tests were written toward an industry standard and the answer may not be what appears to be correct.
The questions really aren't that hard yet one out of every three people who take these exams fail.
Because of this I strongly suggest to anyone planning to take one to set some time aside to study.
The good news is most technicians I know didn't spend much time in school or anything like that, they just applied to a dealership somewhere.
These shops and dealerships are so hungry for certified technicians they'll even pay for the tests.
In order to be a Master Technician a mechanic would have to pass a test for each of following eight categories:
- Engine Repair
- Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
- Manual Drive Train and Axles
- Suspension and Steering
- Brakes
- Electrical/Electrical Systems
- Heating and Air Conditioning
- Engine Performance
Ten years ago it wasn't such a big deal.
Then the counties and the government in general demanded proof of certified employees.
This was big and we grew in demand! So what's a person to do? If you are truly interested in a recession proof job I recommend that you buy some inexpensive hand tools.
Next go to a few dealerships and small repair shops in town and let them know that you're interested in an entry level position.
I wouldn't be surprised if you were offered a position on your first try.
Do yourself a favor and shop around for the highest pay and best benefits.
Just like that you're on you're way! This opportunity is open to nearly everyone and is in high demand.
Just look in the classified section of your local newspaper and you'll see what I mean.