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JantzenOKC · 11-07-2015, 12:36 PM

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Living the dream!!!

Seriously though, I also started pushing a broom at a locally owned Goodyear store 18 years ago. I'm still working at the same store today. Never went to any trade school or anything. I watched and learned from the mechanics that were here. It has been a good career, I do make good money for a grease monkey. Tools are expensive and there are always new ones to buy. I've spent $100-$150/week on tools for the last 15 years or so. I've probably bought $100,000 in tools including my toolbox.

Is it a good career and do I make a decent living? Yes. Would I want my daughter to follow in my footsteps? No. I hope she has a better job and makes more money and works less hours with less stress.

11-07-2015, 12:36 PM	#7
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	7:00am to 6:30pm M-F 7:00am to 2:00pm Sat Living the dream!!! Seriously though, I also started pushing a broom at a locally owned Goodyear store 18 years ago. I'm still working at the same store today. Never went to any trade school or anything. I watched and learned from the mechanics that were here. It has been a good career, I do make good money for a grease monkey. Tools are expensive and there are always new ones to buy. I've spent $100-$150/week on tools for the last 15 years or so. I've probably bought $100,000 in tools including my toolbox. Is it a good career and do I make a decent living? Yes. Would I want my daughter to follow in my footsteps? No. I hope she has a better job and makes more money and works less hours with less stress. __________________ 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 Garrett GT28 turbos -- Jacfab forged connecting rods -- Diamond forged pistons(10.5:1) -- Alky Control Methonal Injection -- CircleD 2E triple disc torque converter -- BMR suspension 10.75 @ 131mph