Rick,
I wanted to go into auto repair when I got out of highschool. My dad talked me
into working for a season and then I talked myself into college.
If I had it all to do over again I'd ABSOLUTELY go to tradeschool. No question.
If I had my choice I think I'd be an electrician but I'd like to have a
sememster to try all the different trades and see which fit me best.
The problem with college is you come out and didn't learn to actually DO
anything. Lotsa theory, so you've got all the ideas but to but the rubber to
the road?
Thats actually unfair, I interned and when I got out I was fairly adept but man
to have an actual trade.
Absolutely don't let him go into high tech! With a recession around the corner
I'm nervous of the impending layoff. I'm in a pretty good place now but any
high tech firm is ripe for downsizing.
-Curt
Date: Sat, 15 Sep 2007 15:08:51 -0500
From: "Rick Knoble" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: [MBZ] Transmission toasted: jackleg mechanics
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My 14 y/o son wants to go into a mechanical or electrical trade when he
graduates high school. I have no problem with that, however I have
explained to him that when he gets to be 50 plus years old, he may not
like turning wrenches 40 hours a week any more. I am twisting his arm to
go to college first. He is very intelligent and will do well whatever
profession he chooses. He traded a bicycle for a non-running 5hp Honda
engine. He was thrilled to have it running within an hour of getting it
home. Instead of him taking stuff apart and ME putting it back together
correctly, he is getting better about completing tasks like this with
little input from me.
Rick Knoble
'85 300 CD
'87 190 DT
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