“The 6.9” project thread

Booyah45828 said:

If they didn't jump on you right away, it's their own fault, and sounds like management dropped the ball. FWIW seldom will you find respect among pisspoor management.

Being a tech has it's perks. But there's a reason for the current shortage and it's not because of over-payment or over-appreciation. I hope wrenching full time doesn't ruin it as a hobby for you. It did for me, which is why I have several project vehicle that will never be finished, because I'd rather spend my free time doing just about anything else.

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Booyah45828 said:

If they didn't jump on you right away, it's their own fault, and sounds like management dropped the ball. FWIW seldom will you find respect among pisspoor management.

Being a tech has it's perks. But there's a reason for the current shortage and it's not because of over-payment or over-appreciation. I hope wrenching full time doesn't ruin it as a hobby for you. It did for me, which is why I have several project vehicle that will never be finished, because I'd rather spend my free time doing just about anything else.

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Jesus Freak said:

I grew up with a 9/16 wrench and a pair of plyers in my hand. In highschool (late 90s) I was top of my class in automotive technology. Got out of highschool on a Friday and started Monday morning at Mr. Transmission ready to work on cars for the rest of my life as a career. That lasted about 4 months before I realized that I hated HAVING TO WORK ON CARS ALL THE TIME. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure some people can go to work and work on cars/equipment all day and come home and still enjoy their own projects, I think @Nero does. But as a rule: the plumbers toilet and sink leak, the carpenters house is falling apart, and the Mechanic's car is in desperate need of a tune up....... and an oil change...... and a vacuuming....... annnnnddddd....

But @Laine D , if you can handle it, go for it.

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hacked89 said:

This is what an older friend told me when I was in highschool and I’m glad I listened. I went into technology sector and don’t want anything to do with technology in my free time. Except some occasional fun things like writing a script to check injection pump stock.

My good buddy owns a shop. I’m convinced at this point that being a service tech is the toughest job to pay in the country. IE - hardest job to least pay

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Booyah45828 said:

If they didn't jump on you right away, it's their own fault, and sounds like management dropped the ball. FWIW seldom will you find respect among pisspoor management.

Being a tech has it's perks. But there's a reason for the current shortage and it's not because of over-payment or over-appreciation. I hope wrenching full time doesn't ruin it as a hobby for you. It did for me, which is why I have several project vehicle that will never be finished, because I'd rather spend my free time doing just about anything else.

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Booyah45828 said:

Being a tech has it's perks. But there's a reason for the current shortage and it's not because of over-payment or over-appreciation. I hope wrenching full time doesn't ruin it as a hobby for you. It did for me, which is why I have several project vehicle that will never be finished, because I'd rather spend my free time doing just about anything else.

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Laine D said:

I’ve heard a lot of mixed feelings about this and I can definitely understand. I think that what I’ll be working on is different enough from what I like to mess with that I’ll be alright for a while. But truthfully I don’t see myself doing it forever. Having that experience on a resume is nice though.

And honestly guys I have no clue what I wanna do lol. I know I don’t want to be on unemployment and want a house. So I think that will keep me out of trouble

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Nero said:

I can't believe you'd call me out like that @Jesus Freak... But it's totally true, I enjoy wrenching on stuff at home after wrenching all day. My wife hates it.

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Jesus Freak said:

Hey, you sir are the rare exception! Just lay off the riding around in your chariot naked and setting christians on fire to provide lighting for your late night mechanicing.(to the uninitiated: the historical Emporor Nero set christians on fire to light up Rome at night)

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Nero said:

You're one of the few that get the reference haha

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Jesus Freak said:

.......so you really do ride around naked in your chariot........ strange people out west.......

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Laine D said:

Currently hunting for a core support. Also, the ranger is about to hit 300k. Also, also, also, here’s a cool pic of my grandad doing “normal” stuff. Man I’d kill to operate heavy equipment, that’s my dream job.

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