How exactly does AFM work? I understand deactivating lifters preventing the intake valve from opening thus reducing fuel consumption, but doesn't that cause an engine vibration? What is being done to counteract the power imbalance?
@nighttow8780 the top of the cylinder block has a valley cover over it which is called the lifter oil manifold The valley cover has a series of veins that run through them that little solenoids open and close to allow oil pressure and electrical connection to activate those other lifters Oil flows to the lifters with that will holes which causes the plunger inside the lifter to close when the pointed or closes the lifters collapse and therefore do not touch the pushrods which keeps both the intake and exhaust valves closed When you have more demand for power the solenoids then change their position and allow the lifters to open back Violet plunger opening cutting off the oil from the lifter passages and allowing the lifters to go back to their normal operating 8 cylinder positions
I'm a union operating engineer. (Heavy equipment) Wouldn't trade it for anything. Over 6 figures with insurance and pension. Not hard work, all the equipment has heat and AC and sound system. Comfy. Joystick controls. No crawling around. No lifting. $120,000 plus, and that's without OT.
I have been a mechanic for 48 years.Have worked dealership and fleet and independent and have had my own shop for 21 years.If I had known when I was a young man what I know now I would have been an electrician or a HVAC tech.
Oh don’t I agree. 45 yrs in, owned shop 36. Too much stress. Too little pay. Too bad it took me so long to figure that out ‼️ Cars were so much simpler in 1972 when I started. Pay did not increase with complexity of cars. If I was a cussing man I would say F**k car repair as a career.
All trades have changed though. Some more than others, and skilled trades in general haven't kept the pay in pace with cost-of-living. The electrical industry is more and more software all the time too. I'm not attempting to run counter to your statement, but just mentioning there's electricians who aren't happy with the scene either.
There are a few things though that people tend to forget about other trades… auto mech, and to a lesser extent also diesel mech, are the most solid life-work balanced among the trades on average. Of course you can find yourself a nice balanced spot as a maintenance guy somewhere in the trades, if you search long enough and have good years and value on you, but even then you have to be somewhat open for emergency calls all around the clock every now and then… and this are the more rare cases, the mainstream can easily be around 14 hours a day including road time (the road can be a real headache and frustration along the years, a pain auto mechs tend to forget about) and emergency/on-spot calls… Moreover, as hot as it can get at summer, an auto-mech has a solid constant roof to work under! Something you miss terribly at many other trades working outside (who also have to suffer the winter).
LONG COMMENT AHEAD......My son is a commercial electrician. he has worked gas station then construction then decided on electrical, he is a hard working kid which is rare today. He shows up to work early and stays late if needed. No wining or excuses ever. Head down doing best he can. Team player. Works for huge company has medical 401 and bonus if company does well. If a project slips behind he has no problem working thru weekends to do his part.. Got a surprise $400 bonus for working 3 weekends in a row while earning double time. Great company up and down east coast with tons of guys who work whole career there. Free continuing education is great and put him up in hotel night before so don't have to deal with morning traffic. I'm happy he made his life decision. This is coming from me a doctor---also his sister a lawyer and brother works for financial company in Manhattan so there was a lot of expectation of college placed on him. The trades are great as long as you show up, give 100% effort, go above and beyond, present yourself and company well when working , treat everyone (even idiots ) respectfully. As a young person you can have it all. Wish i could get this message out to the young people who are unsure of future, and that they pay attention too. You do a great job showing there are options there beside college or moms basement on computer games. As for the haters SCREW THEM. As i mentioned to you before the bigger your channel the more you will get, that is called UA-cam success Really enjoy your show.....
I'm retired now but if I could go back in time I would have not gone into the automotive collision repair trade or learned the mechanical side of automotive repair. On the automotive side the problem is insurance companies want to settle insurance claims as cheap as possible and on the mechanical side of the trade is warranty work and the manufacturers want to settle a warranty claim as cheap as possible. Mechanics and auto body men are paid by the flat rate hour ,this is a very dishonest and un fair ,IL. There was a class action law suit ,I think that ended up in the Supreme Court and the court ruled in favor of automotive technicians ,I wish this would happen in the other 49 states. I spent 47 years as an automotive collision technician that did every thing related automotive collision repair. I would go into H V A C I'm 70 years young very healthy and very very active and loving every single minute of my retirement. bodymanbob from Alabama. 😊
The automotive field encompasses many other trades all in one. You are an electrician, plumber, welder, HVAC and computer programmer. It's relatively easy for an automotive tech to transition to another hands on trade. I've seen some good techs get disenchanted with the automotive field. One went into machine repair and went to night school to eventually become a nurse. Another tech who was skilled in electrical diagnosis went on to troubleshoot computers.
I actually can from a rough framer/ finishing carpentry and even though I had background with mechanix cuz my uncle is a 50year diesel technician and my stepfather is also. As I fell off the carpentry cuz it was rough on my back and having a bad knee and created Sciatica I said I can’t stand on those 12 pitch roofs anymore so I said I know and been around the wrench’s and here I am a master diagnostic technician over 10 years and I will be here till the end ( currently 42 years old and feel strong) and God willing my company will flourish where I don’t have to work everyday or at all even though I love what I do and most likely die with my ratchets in my hand. But story short my brother in arms you are absolutely positively correct. Mechanics (good ones) have good memory and problem solving skills and they will fall in all and any category.
Good Afternoon Rich: Thank you for the Pledge of Allegiance sir. Thank you for another educational video. You were speaking about OTHER trades or carrier paths. Well I went to college and graduated with 3 engineering degrees + a minor in aerodynamics. I built missiles & rocket systems for 18 years until Clinton came into office & canceled 90 % of the defense contracts so me & my team were all laid off with no package, severance, health care, nothing & I couldn't find a job cause I was over qualified. So I went back to school & got my degree in automotive technology. I needed to brush up on things. Took & passed all of my ASE tests. So I began in service management in 4 deaerships until I hit service manager in a high line store but I was always working on cars at my house. This dealership couldn't squeeze the grape any tighter so after 8 years I said it's my time so on a Friday I walked out & started my own independent repair shop + 6 months later I opened another one. My companies would only do high line vehicles like MBUSA, BMW, PORSCHE, FERRARI, LAMBORGHINI, & HONDA. I NEVER had to advertise everything's was word of mouth or recommendations from other customers. I was doing 80 to 100 hour work weeks & there were times I was sleeping in my office & not going home. The money was really rolling in & I always took care of my guys. Rich I love cars but I HATE THE BUSINESS. Now I'm almost 70 & I still do cars for my old loyal customers. Great video Rich, God Bless, & my best to the family. TMP from N.J.
My dad has a 1998 F250 super duty and just finished cutting out and welding new steeling to fix rust. Most of it was at the bottom of the door. He did a better job that some of the body shops in the area. I wish I was that good with body work.
Great video Rich as always. I am a fan of what ever gets me from point A to point B safely, don't care what Make or Model. Have a great one everyone. God Bless.😀
I spent some time in just about every trade there is. Now at the ripe old age of 42, I find myself very happy and comfortable operating a flatbed. I get to be outdoors all day, I have no supervisor staring over my shoulder. I no longer get banged-up bloody knuckles. I no longer step on nails that come through the top of my foot. Never again will I carry two 80 lb bundles of shingles up a ladder. I'm happy. Everybody should do what makes them happy. And in regards to the guy who says you should have a Chevy or GMC pickup, I can tell you from first-hand experience, these new Chevy and GMC trucks are spending an awful lot of time on the bed of my truck. I think the only time I ever have a Ford pickup on my truck is if it has multiple flat or has been in a wreck. Just saying🙏🇺🇸
Yup, got my line number for staff in under 4 years in the military...after service got out, went to work as a tech for a big company, made field engineer under two... Another undeserved trade is welding
I went the “automotive” route with motorcycles and it proved to be beneficial for me in falling into different industries as a very trainable employee and it has served me well getting jobs over experienced candidates. BUT, for someone looking for long term security between the trades, HVAC you can cross train with plumbers and electricians-so one would really have a great set of skills.
Welding is also a good trade,it's hot, dirty, and sometimes hard labor,but I have loved it for 25 years. The pay can be very good for certified welders. Retired now and do odd job auto mechanic stuff.
The trades in general are a good choice. In five years from now technicians in ANY field are going to be in great demand. Geezers like me are retiring and not being replaced.
Being in HVAC my opinion is a little biased. The past week has been very busy for me. This heat wave has been brutal on units here in south Florida. I usually have my normal customers here in Naples and Marco Island but this week I’ve been as far north as Ft Myers and even Punta Gorda helping out people that my friends also in the trade are just unable to get to. I’ve been working 12-14 hours a day driving to different calls. HVAC is probably the best trade to get into if you want to work for yourself and not need a shop etc to work out of. I’m working out of a dodge Dakota and it’s serving me well. I have been able to make $12K in 9 days. Of course I do have gas and taxes and other miscellaneous things to deduct but I’m still going to do very well once the heat subsides and things are back to normal. I’m sure I’ll get a couple new customers out of it as well. That is why my opinion is that HVAC is the best trade for someone to get into. People don’t like to be hot or cold and will gladly pay for comfort.
Until I got sick and can't work anymore I did commercial, medical and industrial maintenance. Made a very good living and always had work, never landed off etc. Worked on everything HVAC , plumbing, electrical equipment, heavy equipment, etc. There is no pressure to sell anything. Just make the requested repairs or pm work. My son right now is in the 440 as an apprentice for pipe fitter. Yes, trades are very good for someone to get in. Like you said people have to have them just like their cars.
(Long story here) When I started college at 18 i went with my heart by trying out two different majors in the first year. I did two courses in technical drawing/advertising & design since I had a good back ground in art from grade school through high. The second was automotive technology. I had barely any knowledge of the trade prior college and practically nobody I knew in family or among friends who succeeded in this. They all were doing "white" color type jobs. So I thought about being different. Eventually after a years worth of time doing both, I realize realistically I liked working with my hands. The enjoyment of tear downs and build ups convinced me that automotive repairs is my future. Problem is I didn't forsee how expensive it was going to become (tool end/education) or how difficult it was going to be working in changing environments especially for someone who has asthma. Exposure to certain chemicals took a toll as well. Some physical tasks made certain jobs very challenging as I have always been a lightweight and have literally never gained much weight in the 20+ years as being a tech. All I ever worked for were independent shops. Hardly any benefits, no bonuses, etc. Overtime I tried to apply for jobs at dealerships: 2 Fords, a GM, and a Toyota and for some reason it was the same excuse everytime. I don't have 'their' required experience or 'their' certified training yet I worked on every manufacture out there with ASE certificates in tow. So I gave up on that end and end up trying other jobs that was either around automotive or a form of repairs. I became a wood machine tabletop operator, I briefly tried HVAC, I became a forklift driver, worked for a Fiat restoration company, a parts delivery driver, a forklift parts counter person (Wanted to be a repair tech for this joint but politics got in the way). Hell I was trying to get a job at Navistar trying to be engine dyno tester but that fell through during the hiring process. I once applied for a job with Hertz for their automotive fleet technical support staff. I didn't get the job however, when I mentioned it to a former coworker who was also a tech, he end up getting that job there. Lucky him. Eventually, in all that crazy cycle of jobs I still wanted to be part of the automotive trade. So instead of working for a shop I decided to do it for myself as a side gig while working for a major automotive parts company and also working as a parts inventory specialist for another company. Indeed it's alot of running around but I feel that out of all this I am getting the most experience possible then at any shop I ever worked for and from both ends. If I was able do it all over again, I'd probably be doing something else in another trade from the beginning and just do the auto repairs as a hobby, but at this point of time I'm already to far down this road having to invest my time and money in the auto trade despite the ups and downs of this business.
I haven't been a professional mechanic in 18 years, I am now in building maintenance, we do all the trades, and because of my automotive background I can handle anything that comes my way from any of the trades. You can't go wrong working with your hands.
I took my chance and took a job with the city for a maintenance position and left a dealership that would not send me for training. Im glad i did. i am now retired with a pension. you have to take the opportunity when it comes along or you will miss out.
I would go to college at Lincoln Tech for two years which cost $30,000 and specialize in fixing Ford or Jaguar because I love Fords and Jaguars look great. Then work at a Ford or Jaguar dealership to get a lot of experience on my favorite brand vehicle. After four years in any trade, you will be great at it if you show up to work every day and do the job perfectly every time. One thing to think about is as a residential electrician you will be going to different locations every day or every week depends how fast your company is. You will be driving to different cities in traffic, sometimes in slow bad traffic if someone crashes on the highway. Most of us will be driving in our personal vehicles with a lot of tools in the trunk and back seat. As a mechanic after a while, you can start a company at your house and be working at home which is great and fun.
In my family you went to college, period. So I did, then after graduation i immediately became a trucker. My parents thought I'd lost my mind, but if i did anything right, it was that. I'm retired now but I had a wonderful, fun, and lucrative career.
I was a professional musician the 1st 1/2 of my life untill I just got tired of the scene and being broke all the time. I was also mechanical and knew how to work on small boats so I settled down and got hired on by a reputable boat dealership that had me triple certified within 2 years (Mercury outboards and stern drives and Volvo Penta stern drives and Cobalt Boats certified). They then sent me to a bunch of advanced courses like Mercruiser MPI, Optimax 2 stroke, Mercury 4 stroke 1 &2, OMC Certified etc. Within 6 years, I was working for myself and never looked back. Being happy with what you do is just as important as money so... Life is full of regrets. When you change careers , you look back and wonder what could have been if only you stuck with whatever you were doing but, it is what it is. Follow your heart if you can.
I understand modern cars are difficult and high tech. But it's a shame that tech pay isn't cut and dry like an hourly maintenance man in a manufacturing facility. An automotive Tech can get hired into a factory as a maintenance person for a very high wage. Set hours set pay and benefits that are fantastic.
I agree, go become a plumber. It is a nightmare being a mechanic not because of the difficulty of the work but the attitudes you get from customers and coworkers. You could fix a problem child car and the customer or management could still drag your name through mud. Also, the pay is complete shit. Unless you are the shop owner in my opinion. It’s insane how toxic we can be as “professional mechanics.” Plumbers, electricians, have their similar issues but they have more unions.
TBH if I were to suggest a career; Electrician, plumbing or HVAC good fields that are always in demand but if you can combine HVAC and Electrician you'd be a clutch player everywhere you go IMO because there is so much overlap in that. Welding for the time being at least is a field that needs skilled people. HVAC and Electrical are areas that have wide demand in many fields, formerly trained in aviation myself i'd noticed there is need for that kind of skill set on the flight line (although it may require more specialized training).
There is a shortage in all of these trades plus welding. I like to pick my nose too much to be a plumber. I just don't want to work on cars like Audis or Rovers but enjoy working on Fords and Toyotas. The warranty work situation on all of them is unacceptable. HVAC and electrician are solid but it ain't an office job. I have a very good friend who left residential HVAC behind due to the dramatically decreased lifespans of the units early in the R410a switch. Manufacturers engineer poorly but the tech gets the blame. Sound familiar, Rich?
Interesting Mr rich I'm constantly telling you men to do trade schools I wish I would have done that. Anyway much respect to you your family and all the technicians who keep the world going
Going by the homes they have, Plumbers and electricians had the nicer homes. they have less tied up in tools, have way less tied up in training. less health issues . On Aluminum , The stuff to protect it is called ACF 50 Uncle fixes planes and does the front items like rads the coolers front of engine and no issues after a decade. The 15 up Ford pickups, had a piece of foam in the front and one in the back that held water/salt. and was corroding them the body shop guy told us at work. One thing re automotive, The schools said they love kids with great electronics understanding, and the dealers had older guys that struggle on new stuff. and they would be talking to instructors two months before class ends, with offers. The HVAC guys make good coin, and on the side, they are making $400 an hr installing mini splits. Aircraft mechanics as well , Just look in the parking lot at the airport, aint no one there driving a Rolls.
im doing diesel mechanic theres different fields to work in fleet, construction, farming, marine, railroad or industrial we dont just turn wrenches no more its a lot more troubleshooting
you know as well as I do there are guys leaving our field left and right to do other things and being successful at whatever they seem to choose. That just means fixing a car is really hard to do - you not only have to be really smart; you have to be really good with your hands. With that combination, guys are not putting up with all the BS and politics that we know goes on and most shops and dealerships. They can make the same or more money - not have to deal with someone else's comeback's, or cars that change every year and maybe even be appreciated by their boss.
I was in HVACR for forty seven years I enjoyed it but I never would open my own business where I’m at. Plenty of work here but it’s a cut throat business here. Guys will under bid a job just to get it away from you even if they don’t make a profit. I always worked for a company. I’m retired now I miss what I was doing but I don’t miss the bull shit that came with it and once you fixed the issue the customer was having you would get some that didn’t want to pay the bill after you quoted them a price. I would let the company handle it. Have a great day brother and I always look forward to the pledge of allegiance 💪💪🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏✝️✝️
I have an automotive locksmith business. We hold the keys until they pay us. When I was on the road I had a few that played that. Sometimes it was more enjoyable to leave some miserable would be thief stranded than fight with them over payment while taking their keys with me. I quote everyone before we come out so they know beforehand how much it is. Obviously going on a blind repair in A/C, electrical, or plumbing is a different story. Our fees are known up front as we really don't do repairs. Lost keys and lockouts. I turn everything else away.
@@scotts4125 That’s great that you can do that in your line of work. I always told the customer on the phone what the diagnostic fee was before I even put the key in the ignition. Then quote them a repair price and if they approved I did the repair. Then when it comes time to collect not all but a lot would bitch about the price or wouldn’t pay at all. That’s when would just turn it over to the office. I know to many guys in business for themselves that got burned by a customer which is why I never went in business for myself. Not to mention the companies or one man operation that would play the cut throat game just to steal a customer from you even if they didn’t make money on the job. Lots of people operate like that where I live.
If Automotive employers provided ongoing training and picked up the tab for licensing etc, maybe a great career Benefits, health insurance? Electrician would be my choice if starting again. Plumbing is a great trade, as long as you wash your hands before lunch.
Rich you decide which way you go I would go into HVAC there tons of job options in that field with great income from it I know a lot of people that where great mechanics that left the field and went into it that make twice as much now and don’t have near the stress that they did being a mechanic don’t get me wrong we do need good mechanics but you have to make the decision which is best for you and your family.
HVAC, Electricians and Plumbers don't get nearly the grief that auto mechanics do. To me, there is far too much of a confrontational interaction between auto mechanics, service centers and customers. Also, there is not nearly as much "how cheap can you do it" with the other skilled trades. There is also not as much blame for when problems occur weeks or months down the line when problems occur. For example, a customer will blame the mechanic shop when their wheel bearing goes out two weeks after they get their alternator changed. No customer will blame the plumber for a running toilet when they got their water heater replaced weeks before. I think the problem is that customers think they know about cars but don't pretend to know about the other systems.
Left the trade. I am so glad i did and would never go back. For people who are thinking about becoming an auto mechanic don't do it you will regret it.
Man I’m starting to think I made the wrong career choice :/ I love both vehicles small or big but after watching all these vids I feel a bit discouraged pursuing this career as a diesel tech. I am interested in plumbing, HVAC, and linemen but have no love for them or knowledge in it. I need to make more money to take care of my family long term but now I feel so lost.
I’m licensed electrician, plumber, and HVAC also waste water C2 , Appliance Repair among a ton of other trades. I now work at a chemical plant 14 days a month making $100k+/yr. If I were to loose my job there’s plenty of places for me to go.
I'm an automotive tech. I can do auto gas mechanical, auto electrical, electronics, auto aircon. Im doing doing side hustles in residential electrical wiring and appliance repair and HVAC as well 😅
Construction trades are the way to go. If you are willing to work hard and learn as you go you will have a good career. With the benefits and pay and working year round you will easily make 150K. (Retired Local 134 IBEW 🇺🇸)
I was union. 2nd job. I was a cashier at a supermarket. They had guaranteed hourly rate. They had minimum hours. I liked unions. Unfortunately, the store chain that I was employed at went bankrupt (A&P). Not once, but twice. They finally were sold to Acme (Albertson's). I quit. Having my married life getting destroyed by me constantly working trying to survive. My oldest son is an Auto Mechanic. But his back and knees are already starting to ache! My youngest son who has asbergers is in the custodial business. He is union. They already went to bat for him during covid. Got a sweetheart package. Paid for sitting doing nothing. Had his health insurance covered. My field? I am white collar. But I am also 65 years young. Tired of the grind. 47 years of it. Am in the position though that I can work at home. So I go to work 3 days and work from home for 2. The two days I picked? Thursdays and Fridays. Here in NJ, traffic with everyone going down the shore during the summer is BRUTAL! So I am happy.
Maybe this is common for an auto technician but not in construction. Come to terms with the fact, that there is no guarantee in this life except death and taxes. I own an electrical contracting business for 17 years when I got into the trade in 1996, I worked in the field learning and perfecting my craft for 10 years with no guarantee. I saved my money to open my own business. I opened my own company in 2006 with $5k and no guarantees. Now 17 years later still making my own way with no guarantees. My company has completed $36mm in 17 years of business and I will never hire someone that asks me for a guarantee. The valuable employees don't get let go. The overpriced, under performing ones do. Americans need to stop looking for a guarantee of financial stability from someone else. Go getters don't need guarantees!
My sister is an HVAC tech, and she says everyone knows that commercial HVAC is where the money's at. Some of them do residential on the side for extra cash.
*I worked at a RV shop in a small town at 17 years old in 1987* I already liked automotive and I got to pull engines for repairs, swapped some and made them fit (such as pulling Dodge 318 and dropping in a 440 etc). A few years lateri was at a more red neck type salvage/repair shop. Also getting to do some weird stuff 😂 As I moved a lot trying to escape problems thanks to my psycho ex I finally fell into HVAC when I was a single father for about several years before moving to the big city in 2001. Luckily now I'm mostly working from an office with site visits. Spent 25 years on rooftops and crawl spaces. Still tinkering on cars as a friend or family brings them.
Mario and Luigi are plumbers -and it worked out for them. Subaru school is free. Tesla school is at a Community College in California probably around Fremont. Toyota school is mostly online (initially). New Ford EV school is being built in Tennessee.
Good morning Mr Rich hope y'all have a wonderful day,I probably went overboard with my Chevy rants yesterday so I apologize,but Chevy has put profit first quality last,but it seems most car companies have these days
Right automotive field needs to know all of it electric hydraulic network mechanical etc,plus many thousands of dollars in tools .then flat rate pay forget it.Write service only need a 2 dollar pen. 40 years this year wrenching mostly dealership.
Some sort of protection would be awesome for us in the mechanic trade. I've been in powersports for the past 4 years on a sticktly flat rate with the way things have been locally its been tough to stay. 20-20 hour weeks make it difficult to pay the bills. Been trying to get on some sort of guaranty and can't seem to make it happen. Suck's when you like what you do and the place you are at but have to make the big decision to stay or go.
Electrain ,HVAC , plumbing is good it’s never too late to join but you should when your young , I had kids , a bitter baby mother who put me on child support. I love my kids cause they’re here but if I could go back I would’ve joined the union Earlier .
Also the markups and margins are crazy. 1000$ mini split can be 5000$+ installed. If you do the job right you can make serious bank without straining the way you would working on vehicles
Good morning. My first job was at service station in 70's for4 yrs. left cause of money. wanted to open own shop, than little one came along n that was end of that. needed more money n insurance.
Sometimes the building trades ain't all it promises. Over the years with a dwindling economy you could be laid off for months or years at a time. At the same time an auto tech will have consistent work. May come down to are you willing to move where the construction is or are you tied to an area because of family or spouses family.
I'm an industrial electrician at a power plant. I make $53/hr with constant double time, and all of my tools and uniforms are free. I don't have to deal with customers, warranty time and comebacks. Flate rate, Are you kidding me?
I look back and wish i went to a tech school for Plumbing and electrician instead of going to regular public high school. I would rather be a electrician or plumber than a auto mechanic. They dont make much
I’m an electrician apprentice at a non-union shop. I’ve been here 10 months now today. I wanted to be a Mobil diagnostic tech u may even know the company hmu privately if u care to know but I ain’t gonna shoutout the company. I wanted to be a tech for them but it didn’t work out for me there and I left. It was with one of the 3 big body shop chains I like my job as an electrical apprentice but wasn’t my first choice
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Automated Systems Tech tied to IBEW local 46 for 27 years. Former USN for 10 years. Union labor is highly skilled in the electrical/electronic trades. I am on the electronics side and for all practical purposes my apprenticeship was the USN. The electrician side of things has an apprentice program. Training is available to both sides but on the electronics side YOU have to go after it. It provides a wage that allows my wife (who has MS) to stay home and health insurance that covers us. Unions get a bad rap, some of it is deserved most of it is not. I can only speak for IBEW. Right now we are in the golden age of trades because the supply of skilled labor is low. If were not for the veterans we would be sunk. 90% of our shop and new hires are veterans. Our union expects you to show up on time and work. At the end of the day you do turn over and go home. So veterans fit right in nicely. If any young folks are reading this, now is the time. Start an apprenticeship if none are in your area and your able, join the military in a trade you are interested in. Right now you do not have to begin life with an oppressive debt load. You can actually get paid to learn. Like anything what you put in you get out and you must seek other opportunities even in the military. Cheers.
The Thing is, if you drive a Chevy, you will never have to worry about water building up in your doors. because you can't bring the truck out of the garage long enough for them to build up water. Jk
I got a question for you truck owners. Do y’all actually use pickup trucks for work purposes or are they just a status symbol now? I see a lot of people buying these expensive pickups and the only thing they’re hauling heavy is themselves. My friend at work has a f150 that he drives back and forth to work and it’s one of those top end models and I asked him and he said I just like pickups cause it’s manly.
I used my 11 Ecobeast to haul my daughter's racecar to the track most weekends. Trailer, car, and gear about 10,000 pounds. Used it to haul wood, dirt, and car parts. Now that I am beyond that, I bought another F150 for a luxury vehicle to drive. The old truck will still do it's thing though.
@@JDMSwervo2001 To me, it is better than a Cadillac of about the same size and weight. Air conditioned seats, massage seats, and a whole bunch of other goodies. And I can tow over 17,000 pounds of whatever I want. Do that with a Prius.
I hate to tell you the truth. But a union industrial high voltage master electrician averages $50 + hr And if they travel . their pay goes up significantly. Plus they get over time and per d m. You'll never make as a mechanic. What a union electrician makes. A union master electrician Can break $200k+ a year with OT As a matter of fact. Most union jobs. Plumber,steam fitter,pipefitter, Pipe welder, boiler maker. Machinist, millwright. Ect... All of these are union jobs and pay very very high. But your industrial high voltage master electrician Is pretty much at the top of the chart. And if he buys him a van and does his own thing. I've seen them charge upwards of $350 an hour depending on the job. Electricians are highly paid.
How could you own that POS GMC.? I am so disappointed in you ! I am unsubscribing! Damnit, I should written in all caps. But seriously if a master mechanic like you picks a vehicle to own, who the hell is anyone to criticize? I hope all your cars last long and I love the channel. Ignore the trolls and don’t let them bait you.
I apologize about that 30 seconds where I put my phone down in the car I forgot to cut that out
No need to apologize boss. If I'm being completely honest, your content is worth the wait.🙏🇺🇸
How exactly does AFM work? I understand deactivating lifters preventing the intake valve from opening thus reducing fuel consumption, but doesn't that cause an engine vibration? What is being done to counteract the power imbalance?
@nighttow8780 the top of the cylinder block has a valley cover over it which is called the lifter oil manifold
The valley cover has a series of veins that run through them that little solenoids open and close to allow oil pressure and electrical connection to activate those other lifters
Oil flows to the lifters with that will holes which causes the plunger inside the lifter to close when the pointed or closes the lifters collapse and therefore do not touch the pushrods which keeps both the intake and exhaust valves closed
When you have more demand for power the solenoids then change their position and allow the lifters to open back Violet plunger opening cutting off the oil from the lifter passages and allowing the lifters to go back to their normal operating 8 cylinder positions
When you are doing exhast repairs or cooling systems in a car it's plumbing air conditioning in a car it's what a house has
@@FordBossMe I understand all that, but doesn't a deactivated cylinder or cylinders cause a powerstroke imbalance that you would feel while driving?
I'm a union operating engineer. (Heavy equipment)
Wouldn't trade it for anything. Over 6 figures with insurance and pension. Not hard work, all the equipment has heat and AC and sound system. Comfy. Joystick controls.
No crawling around. No lifting.
$120,000 plus, and that's without OT.
@@firstlast6566 look towards gas/electric/water/civil utility companies: Elizabettown Gas, American water, Jcpl, JF Creamer, Roman type places.......
@@robertdiehl9003 thank you.
@firstlast6566
I say learn some electrical skills. Look for industry it's usually stable. I had my last job 30 years. This one 7. I like what I do.
I have been a mechanic for 48 years.Have worked dealership and fleet and independent and have had my own shop for 21 years.If I had known when I was a young man what I know now I would have been an electrician or a HVAC tech.
Oh don’t I agree. 45 yrs in, owned shop 36.
Too much stress. Too little pay. Too bad it took me so long to figure that out ‼️
Cars were so much simpler in 1972 when I started. Pay did not increase with complexity of cars.
If I was a cussing man I would say F**k car repair as a career.
All trades have changed though. Some more than others, and skilled trades in general haven't kept the pay in pace with cost-of-living. The electrical industry is more and more software all the time too.
I'm not attempting to run counter to your statement, but just mentioning there's electricians who aren't happy with the scene either.
There are a few things though that people tend to forget about other trades… auto mech, and to a lesser extent also diesel mech, are the most solid life-work balanced among the trades on average. Of course you can find yourself a nice balanced spot as a maintenance guy somewhere in the trades, if you search long enough and have good years and value on you, but even then you have to be somewhat open for emergency calls all around the clock every now and then… and this are the more rare cases, the mainstream can easily be around 14 hours a day including road time (the road can be a real headache and frustration along the years, a pain auto mechs tend to forget about) and emergency/on-spot calls…
Moreover, as hot as it can get at summer, an auto-mech has a solid constant roof to work under! Something you miss terribly at many other trades working outside (who also have to suffer the winter).
LONG COMMENT AHEAD......My son is a commercial electrician. he has worked gas station then construction then decided on electrical, he is a hard working kid which is rare today. He shows up to work early and stays late if needed. No wining or excuses ever. Head down doing best he can. Team player. Works for huge company has medical 401 and bonus if company does well. If a project slips behind he has no problem working thru weekends to do his part.. Got a surprise $400 bonus for working 3 weekends in a row while earning double time. Great company up and down east coast with tons of guys who work whole career there. Free continuing education is great and put him up in hotel night before so don't have to deal with morning traffic. I'm happy he made his life decision. This is coming from me a doctor---also his sister a lawyer and brother works for financial company in Manhattan so there was a lot of expectation of college placed on him. The trades are great as long as you show up, give 100% effort, go above and beyond, present yourself and company well when working , treat everyone (even idiots ) respectfully. As a young person you can have it all. Wish i could get this message out to the young people who are unsure of future, and that they pay attention too. You do a great job showing there are options there beside college or moms basement on computer games. As for the haters SCREW THEM. As i mentioned to you before the bigger your channel the more you will get, that is called UA-cam success Really enjoy your show.....
I agree
I'm retired now but if I could go back in time I would have not gone into the automotive collision repair trade or learned the mechanical side of automotive repair. On the automotive side the problem is insurance companies want to settle insurance claims as cheap as possible and on the mechanical side of the trade is warranty work and the manufacturers want to settle a warranty claim as cheap as possible. Mechanics and auto body men are paid by the flat rate hour ,this is a very dishonest and un fair ,IL. There was a class action law suit ,I think that ended up in the Supreme Court and the court ruled in favor of automotive technicians ,I wish this would happen in the other 49 states. I spent 47 years as an automotive collision technician that did every thing related automotive collision repair. I would go into H V A C
I'm 70 years young very healthy and very very active and loving every single minute of my retirement. bodymanbob from Alabama. 😊
Nine years ago I walked out of the dealership after 15 years of service. Boy, am I glad I did.
The automotive field encompasses many other trades all in one. You are an electrician, plumber, welder, HVAC and computer programmer. It's relatively easy for an automotive tech to transition to another hands on trade. I've seen some good techs get disenchanted with the automotive field. One went into machine repair and went to night school to eventually become a nurse. Another tech who was skilled in electrical diagnosis went on to troubleshoot computers.
I actually can from a rough framer/ finishing carpentry and even though I had background with mechanix cuz my uncle is a 50year diesel technician and my stepfather is also. As I fell off the carpentry cuz it was rough on my back and having a bad knee and created Sciatica I said I can’t stand on those 12 pitch roofs anymore so I said I know and been around the wrench’s and here I am a master diagnostic technician over 10 years and I will be here till the end ( currently 42 years old and feel strong) and God willing my company will flourish where I don’t have to work everyday or at all even though I love what I do and most likely die with my ratchets in my hand. But story short my brother in arms you are absolutely positively correct. Mechanics (good ones) have good memory and problem solving skills and they will fall in all and any category.
Good Afternoon Rich: Thank you for the Pledge of Allegiance sir. Thank you for another educational video. You were speaking about OTHER trades or carrier paths. Well I went to college and graduated with 3 engineering degrees + a minor in aerodynamics. I built missiles & rocket systems for 18 years until Clinton came into office & canceled 90 % of the defense contracts so me & my team were all laid off with no package, severance, health care, nothing & I couldn't find a job cause I was over qualified. So I went back to school & got my degree in automotive technology. I needed to brush up on things. Took & passed all of my ASE tests. So I began in service management in 4 deaerships until I hit service manager in a high line store but I was always working on cars at my house. This dealership couldn't squeeze the grape any tighter so after 8 years I said it's my time so on a Friday I walked out & started my own independent repair shop + 6 months later I opened another one. My companies would only do high line vehicles like MBUSA, BMW, PORSCHE, FERRARI, LAMBORGHINI, & HONDA. I NEVER had to advertise everything's was word of mouth or recommendations from other customers. I was doing 80 to 100 hour work weeks & there were times I was sleeping in my office & not going home. The money was really rolling in & I always took care of my guys. Rich I love cars but I HATE THE BUSINESS. Now I'm almost 70 & I still do cars for my old loyal customers. Great video Rich, God Bless, & my best to the family. TMP from N.J.
My dad has a 1998 F250 super duty and just finished cutting out and welding new steeling to fix rust. Most of it was at the bottom of the door. He did a better job that some of the body shops in the area. I wish I was that good with body work.
Keep doing what you do I look foward to seeing your videos everyday.
Great video Rich as always. I am a fan of what ever gets me from point A to point B safely, don't care what Make or Model. Have a great one everyone. God Bless.😀
I spent some time in just about every trade there is. Now at the ripe old age of 42, I find myself very happy and comfortable operating a flatbed. I get to be outdoors all day, I have no supervisor staring over my shoulder. I no longer get banged-up bloody knuckles. I no longer step on nails that come through the top of my foot. Never again will I carry two 80 lb bundles of shingles up a ladder. I'm happy. Everybody should do what makes them happy.
And in regards to the guy who says you should have a Chevy or GMC pickup, I can tell you from first-hand experience, these new Chevy and GMC trucks are spending an awful lot of time on the bed of my truck. I think the only time I ever have a Ford pickup on my truck is if it has multiple flat or has been in a wreck. Just saying🙏🇺🇸
Yup, got my line number for staff in under 4 years in the military...after service got out, went to work as a tech for a big company, made field engineer under two...
Another undeserved trade is welding
I went the “automotive” route with motorcycles and it proved to be beneficial for me in falling into different industries as a very trainable employee and it has served me well getting jobs over experienced candidates. BUT, for someone looking for long term security between the trades, HVAC you can cross train with plumbers and electricians-so one would really have a great set of skills.
Welding is also a good trade,it's hot, dirty, and sometimes hard labor,but I have loved it for 25 years. The pay can be very good for certified welders. Retired now and do odd job auto mechanic stuff.
The trades in general are a good choice. In five years from now technicians in ANY field are going to be in great demand. Geezers like me are retiring and not being replaced.
You Sir are right . My brother is a master plumber and he is set , work for him self.
Being in HVAC my opinion is a little biased. The past week has been very busy for me. This heat wave has been brutal on units here in south Florida. I usually have my normal customers here in Naples and Marco Island but this week I’ve been as far north as Ft Myers and even Punta Gorda helping out people that my friends also in the trade are just unable to get to. I’ve been working 12-14 hours a day driving to different calls. HVAC is probably the best trade to get into if you want to work for yourself and not need a shop etc to work out of. I’m working out of a dodge Dakota and it’s serving me well. I have been able to make $12K in 9 days. Of course I do have gas and taxes and other miscellaneous things to deduct but I’m still going to do very well once the heat subsides and things are back to normal. I’m sure I’ll get a couple new customers out of it as well. That is why my opinion is that HVAC is the best trade for someone to get into. People don’t like to be hot or cold and will gladly pay for comfort.
There are other fields, but to me automotive has the most variety. not just different models, but systems to learn, within just one automobile.
Until I got sick and can't work anymore I did commercial, medical and industrial maintenance. Made a very good living and always had work, never landed off etc. Worked on everything HVAC , plumbing, electrical equipment, heavy equipment, etc. There is no pressure to sell anything. Just make the requested repairs or pm work.
My son right now is in the 440 as an apprentice for pipe fitter.
Yes, trades are very good for someone to get in. Like you said people have to have them just like their cars.
Thanks Rich,great video,if I were younger I’ll ge off this too,you are 💯 wright
(Long story here) When I started college at 18 i went with my heart by trying out two different majors in the first year. I did two courses in technical drawing/advertising & design since I had a good back ground in art from grade school through high. The second was automotive technology. I had barely any knowledge of the trade prior college and practically nobody I knew in family or among friends who succeeded in this. They all were doing "white" color type jobs. So I thought about being different. Eventually after a years worth of time doing both, I realize realistically I liked working with my hands. The enjoyment of tear downs and build ups convinced me that automotive repairs is my future. Problem is I didn't forsee how expensive it was going to become (tool end/education) or how difficult it was going to be working in changing environments especially for someone who has asthma. Exposure to certain chemicals took a toll as well. Some physical tasks made certain jobs very challenging as I have always been a lightweight and have literally never gained much weight in the 20+ years as being a tech.
All I ever worked for were independent shops. Hardly any benefits, no bonuses, etc. Overtime I tried to apply for jobs at dealerships: 2 Fords, a GM, and a Toyota and for some reason it was the same excuse everytime. I don't have 'their' required experience or 'their' certified training yet I worked on every manufacture out there with ASE certificates in tow. So I gave up on that end and end up trying other jobs that was either around automotive or a form of repairs. I became a wood machine tabletop operator, I briefly tried HVAC, I became a forklift driver, worked for a Fiat restoration company, a parts delivery driver, a forklift parts counter person (Wanted to be a repair tech for this joint but politics got in the way). Hell I was trying to get a job at Navistar trying to be engine dyno tester but that fell through during the hiring process. I once applied for a job with Hertz for their automotive fleet technical support staff. I didn't get the job however, when I mentioned it to a former coworker who was also a tech, he end up getting that job there.
Lucky him.
Eventually, in all that crazy cycle of jobs I still wanted to be part of the automotive trade. So instead of working for a shop I decided to do it for myself as a side gig while working for a major automotive parts company and also working as a parts inventory specialist for another company. Indeed it's alot of running around but I feel that out of all this I am getting the most experience possible then at any shop I ever worked for and from both ends.
If I was able do it all over again, I'd probably be doing something else in another trade from the beginning and just do the auto repairs as a hobby, but at this point of time I'm already to far down this road having to invest my time and money in the auto trade despite the ups and downs of this business.
I haven't been a professional mechanic in 18 years, I am now in building maintenance, we do all the trades, and because of my automotive background I can handle anything that comes my way from any of the trades. You can't go wrong working with your hands.
I took my chance and took a job with the city for a maintenance position and left a dealership that would not send me for training. Im glad i did. i am now retired with a pension. you have to take the opportunity when it comes along or you will miss out.
I would go to college at Lincoln Tech for two years which cost $30,000 and specialize in fixing Ford or Jaguar because I love Fords and Jaguars look great. Then work at a Ford or Jaguar dealership to get a lot of experience on my favorite brand vehicle. After four years in any trade, you will be great at it if you show up to work every day and do the job perfectly every time. One thing to think about is as a residential electrician you will be going to different locations every day or every week depends how fast your company is. You will be driving to different cities in traffic, sometimes in slow bad traffic if someone crashes on the highway. Most of us will be driving in our personal vehicles with a lot of tools in the trunk and back seat. As a mechanic after a while, you can start a company at your house and be working at home which is great and fun.
In my family you went to college, period. So I did, then after graduation i immediately became a trucker. My parents thought I'd lost my mind, but if i did anything right, it was that. I'm retired now but I had a wonderful, fun, and lucrative career.
I was a professional musician the 1st 1/2 of my life untill I just got tired of the scene and being broke all the time. I was also mechanical and knew how to work on small boats so I settled down and got hired on by a reputable boat dealership that had me triple certified within 2 years (Mercury outboards and stern drives and Volvo Penta stern drives and Cobalt Boats certified). They then sent me to a bunch of advanced courses like Mercruiser MPI, Optimax 2 stroke, Mercury 4 stroke 1 &2, OMC Certified etc. Within 6 years, I was working for myself and never looked back. Being happy with what you do is just as important as money so... Life is full of regrets. When you change careers , you look back and wonder what could have been if only you stuck with whatever you were doing but, it is what it is. Follow your heart if you can.
I understand modern cars are difficult and high tech. But it's a shame that tech pay isn't cut and dry like an hourly maintenance man in a manufacturing facility. An automotive Tech can get hired into a factory as a maintenance person for a very high wage. Set hours set pay and benefits that are fantastic.
I agree, go become a plumber.
It is a nightmare being a mechanic not because of the difficulty of the work but the attitudes you get from customers and coworkers.
You could fix a problem child car and the customer or management could still drag your name through mud.
Also, the pay is complete shit. Unless you are the shop owner in my opinion.
It’s insane how toxic we can be as “professional mechanics.”
Plumbers, electricians, have their similar issues but they have more unions.
TBH if I were to suggest a career; Electrician, plumbing or HVAC good fields that are always in demand but if you can combine HVAC and Electrician you'd be a clutch player everywhere you go IMO because there is so much overlap in that.
Welding for the time being at least is a field that needs skilled people.
HVAC and Electrical are areas that have wide demand in many fields, formerly trained in aviation myself i'd noticed there is need for that kind of skill set on the flight line (although it may require more specialized training).
There is a shortage in all of these trades plus welding. I like to pick my nose too much to be a plumber. I just don't want to work on cars like Audis or Rovers but enjoy working on Fords and Toyotas. The warranty work situation on all of them is unacceptable. HVAC and electrician are solid but it ain't an office job. I have a very good friend who left residential HVAC behind due to the dramatically decreased lifespans of the units early in the R410a switch. Manufacturers engineer poorly but the tech gets the blame. Sound familiar, Rich?
We need ALL those trades! Unfortunately no one wants to work physical labor trades these days ... 😢😢😢
Interesting Mr rich I'm constantly telling you men to do trade schools I wish I would have done that. Anyway much respect to you your family and all the technicians who keep the world going
Going by the homes they have, Plumbers and electricians had the nicer homes. they have less tied up in tools, have way less tied up in training. less health issues . On Aluminum , The stuff to protect it is called ACF 50 Uncle fixes planes and does the front items like rads the coolers front of engine and no issues after a decade. The 15 up Ford pickups, had a piece of foam in the front and one in the back that held water/salt. and was corroding them the body shop guy told us at work. One thing re automotive, The schools said they love kids with great electronics understanding, and the dealers had older guys that struggle on new stuff. and they would be talking to instructors two months before class ends, with offers. The HVAC guys make good coin, and on the side, they are making $400 an hr installing mini splits. Aircraft mechanics as well , Just look in the parking lot at the airport, aint no one there driving a Rolls.
If I was to do all over again I’d probably would been a hvac tech or construction worker.
im doing diesel mechanic theres different fields to work in fleet, construction, farming, marine, railroad or industrial we dont just turn wrenches no more its a lot more troubleshooting
My grandson at 13 years old is a total gearhead but I told him to get into a trade and it will afford him to be a gearhead in his spare time
you know as well as I do there are guys leaving our field left and right to do other things and being successful at whatever they seem to choose. That just means fixing a car is really hard to do - you not only have to be really smart; you have to be really good with your hands. With that combination, guys are not putting up with all the BS and politics that we know goes on and most shops and dealerships. They can make the same or more money - not have to deal with someone else's comeback's, or cars that change every year and maybe even be appreciated by their boss.
That GMC truck does look really good !
I was in HVACR for forty seven years I enjoyed it but I never would open my own business where I’m at. Plenty of work here but it’s a cut throat business here. Guys will under bid a job just to get it away from you even if they don’t make a profit. I always worked for a company. I’m retired now I miss what I was doing but I don’t miss the bull shit that came with it and once you fixed the issue the customer was having you would get some that didn’t want to pay the bill after you quoted them a price. I would let the company handle it. Have a great day brother and I always look forward to the pledge of allegiance 💪💪🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏✝️✝️
I have an automotive locksmith business. We hold the keys until they pay us. When I was on the road I had a few that played that. Sometimes it was more enjoyable to leave some miserable would be thief stranded than fight with them over payment while taking their keys with me. I quote everyone before we come out so they know beforehand how much it is. Obviously going on a blind repair in A/C, electrical, or plumbing is a different story. Our fees are known up front as we really don't do repairs. Lost keys and lockouts. I turn everything else away.
@@scotts4125 That’s great that you can do that in your line of work. I always told the customer on the phone what the diagnostic fee was before I even put the key in the ignition. Then quote them a repair price and if they approved I did the repair. Then when it comes time to collect not all but a lot would bitch about the price or wouldn’t pay at all. That’s when would just turn it over to the office. I know to many guys in business for themselves that got burned by a customer which is why I never went in business for myself. Not to mention the companies or one man operation that would play the cut throat game just to steal a customer from you even if they didn’t make money on the job. Lots of people operate like that where I live.
They did a great job on the Chevy bed real nice 👍
If Automotive employers provided ongoing training and picked up the tab for licensing etc, maybe a great career Benefits, health insurance? Electrician would be my choice if starting again. Plumbing is a great trade, as long as you wash your hands before lunch.
Rich you decide which way you go I would go into HVAC there tons of job options in that field with great income from it I know a lot of people that where great mechanics that left the field and went into it that make twice as much now and don’t have near the stress that they did being a mechanic don’t get me wrong we do need good mechanics but you have to make the decision which is best for you and your family.
HVAC, Electricians and Plumbers don't get nearly the grief that auto mechanics do. To me, there is far too much of a confrontational interaction between auto mechanics, service centers and customers. Also, there is not nearly as much "how cheap can you do it" with the other skilled trades. There is also not as much blame for when problems occur weeks or months down the line when problems occur. For example, a customer will blame the mechanic shop when their wheel bearing goes out two weeks after they get their alternator changed. No customer will blame the plumber for a running toilet when they got their water heater replaced weeks before. I think the problem is that customers think they know about cars but don't pretend to know about the other systems.
Any truck (or vehicle) that gets you to work is a good vehicle, that's the bottom line. Still a Ford guy though. ✌
I think your correct Rich. Just so much BS the automotive field. Hec be far easier to go into a trade.
I’ve been an electrician for 29 years. It’s a great trade with good pay and there are tons of unfilled openings at the moment.
Automotive tech is better if you worked in a dealership i would agree it has some good things like it encompasses all the other trades
Left the trade. I am so glad i did and would never go back. For people who are thinking about becoming an auto mechanic don't do it you will regret it.
I remember back in the 70's it was recommended to take a pipe cleaner to the holes on the doors to keep them clear at least every other month.
Justice for all!!! i like that part
I think if you own a car garage you have licence to print money. 1500 + unknown labour hours at £65 per hour was my last bill... Wild
Man I’m starting to think I made the wrong career choice :/ I love both vehicles small or big but after watching all these vids I feel a bit discouraged pursuing this career as a diesel tech. I am interested in plumbing, HVAC, and linemen but have no love for them or knowledge in it. I need to make more money to take care of my family long term but now I feel so lost.
Bro what tell me about it! Same.. I’ve been trying to figure why mechanics get shitted on but is like the only career i like
I’m licensed electrician, plumber, and HVAC also waste water C2 , Appliance Repair among a ton of other trades. I now work at a chemical plant 14 days a month making $100k+/yr. If I were to loose my job there’s plenty of places for me to go.
I’m 23 thinking about start plumbing but I wanna learn all the trades how you get license for all trades
@@zahtv8106 trade school
HVAC. No one will live without it. Generally you are supposed to have a license to do it. Can make a lot of money there.
I'm an automotive tech. I can do auto gas mechanical, auto electrical, electronics, auto aircon. Im doing doing side hustles in residential electrical wiring and appliance repair and HVAC as well 😅
Construction trades are the way to go. If you are willing to work hard and learn as you go you will have a good career.
With the benefits and pay and working year round you will easily make 150K.
(Retired Local 134 IBEW 🇺🇸)
I was union. 2nd job. I was a cashier at a supermarket. They had guaranteed hourly rate. They had minimum hours. I liked unions. Unfortunately, the store chain that I was employed at went bankrupt (A&P). Not once, but twice. They finally were sold to Acme (Albertson's). I quit. Having my married life getting destroyed by me constantly working trying to survive. My oldest son is an Auto Mechanic. But his back and knees are already starting to ache! My youngest son who has asbergers is in the custodial business. He is union. They already went to bat for him during covid. Got a sweetheart package. Paid for sitting doing nothing. Had his health insurance covered. My field? I am white collar. But I am also 65 years young. Tired of the grind. 47 years of it. Am in the position though that I can work at home. So I go to work 3 days and work from home for 2. The two days I picked? Thursdays and Fridays. Here in NJ, traffic with everyone going down the shore during the summer is BRUTAL! So I am happy.
Maybe this is common for an auto technician but not in construction.
Come to terms with the fact, that there is no guarantee in this life except death and taxes. I own an electrical contracting business for 17 years when I got into the trade in 1996, I worked in the field learning and perfecting my craft for 10 years with no guarantee. I saved my money to open my own business. I opened my own company in 2006 with $5k and no guarantees. Now 17 years later still making my own way with no guarantees. My company has completed $36mm in 17 years of business and I will never hire someone that asks me for a guarantee. The valuable employees don't get let go. The overpriced, under performing ones do. Americans need to stop looking for a guarantee of financial stability from someone else. Go getters don't need guarantees!
I do like your f150 & both your panthers.
My sister is an HVAC tech, and she says everyone knows that commercial HVAC is where the money's at. Some of them do residential on the side for extra cash.
Truck looks fantastic 😊. Great white looking good !
*I worked at a RV shop in a small town at 17 years old in 1987* I already liked automotive and I got to pull engines for repairs, swapped some and made them fit (such as pulling Dodge 318 and dropping in a 440 etc).
A few years lateri was at a more red neck type salvage/repair shop. Also getting to do some weird stuff 😂
As I moved a lot trying to escape problems thanks to my psycho ex I finally fell into HVAC when I was a single father for about several years before moving to the big city in 2001.
Luckily now I'm mostly working from an office with site visits.
Spent 25 years on rooftops and crawl spaces.
Still tinkering on cars as a friend or family brings them.
Mario and Luigi are plumbers -and it worked out for them.
Subaru school is free. Tesla school is at a Community College in California probably around Fremont. Toyota school is mostly online (initially). New Ford EV school is being built in Tennessee.
Good morning Mr Rich hope y'all have a wonderful day,I probably went overboard with my Chevy rants yesterday so I apologize,but Chevy has put profit first quality last,but it seems most car companies have these days
I grew up in an HVAC family business. HVAC you do it all, mechanical, electrician, and plumbing.
The difference between a Chevy and a GMC is the GMCs get lock washers at the factory.
Yeah I don't know how true that is but I'll just take it at face value that you're just joking
When I had my F150 I ran MT’s all year around worked good in rain covered roads during the summer
Good morning!
Right automotive field needs to know all of it electric hydraulic network mechanical etc,plus many thousands of dollars in tools .then flat rate pay forget it.Write service only need a 2 dollar pen. 40 years this year wrenching mostly dealership.
I did not sleep well. Went to bed at about 345 got up at 630
Bed on gmc looks good I’m a Chevy guy but the ford trucks are nice 😎👍
Some sort of protection would be awesome for us in the mechanic trade. I've been in powersports for the past 4 years on a sticktly flat rate with the way things have been locally its been tough to stay. 20-20 hour weeks make it difficult to pay the bills. Been trying to get on some sort of guaranty and can't seem to make it happen. Suck's when you like what you do and the place you are at but have to make the big decision to stay or go.
Electrain ,HVAC , plumbing is good it’s never too late to join but you should when your young , I had kids , a bitter baby mother who put me on child support. I love my kids cause they’re here but if I could go back I would’ve joined the union Earlier .
Hvac all day if you can own the company. Less random bs once you master a brand. More consistent, most hvac guys just suck at their job
Also the markups and margins are crazy. 1000$ mini split can be 5000$+ installed. If you do the job right you can make serious bank without straining the way you would working on vehicles
Good morning. My first job was at service station in 70's for4 yrs. left cause of money. wanted to open own shop,
than little one came along n that was end of that. needed more money n insurance.
Sometimes the building trades ain't all it promises. Over the years with a dwindling economy you could be laid off for months or years at a time. At the same time an auto tech will have consistent work. May come down to are you willing to move where the construction is or are you tied to an area because of family or spouses family.
I'm an industrial electrician at a power plant. I make $53/hr with constant double time, and all of my tools and uniforms are free. I don't have to deal with customers, warranty time and comebacks. Flate rate, Are you kidding me?
Boss, maybe you should consider running for governor? And if you do well, senator, finally U.S. president.
United States needs a few good men! 👍
Yes, he has my vote!
I look back and wish i went to a tech school for Plumbing and electrician instead of going to regular public high school. I would rather be a electrician or plumber than a auto mechanic. They dont make much
I’m an electrician apprentice at a non-union shop. I’ve been here 10 months now today.
I wanted to be a Mobil diagnostic tech u may even know the company hmu privately if u care to know but I ain’t gonna shoutout the company. I wanted to be a tech for them but it didn’t work out for me there and I left. It was with one of the 3 big body shop chains
I like my job as an electrical apprentice but wasn’t my first choice
Do you find the tread of Blizzaks feather and are noisier?
No
Thanks for sharing Rich !
I would be a mechanic my grandpa was a mechanic I picked up the trade from him
@FordBossMe do you make tick tock videos i saw your video how to get how to get drain water out of the doors just wondering thanks for your videos
I do make Tick Tock videos as well I do have an Instagram as well and there are a few people out there that have taken my video and posted it on their platform without telling me until afterwards so you will see my video on other people's platforms as well you just have to make sure if you're on Tick Tock and you're looking for me you actually go to The Tick Tock Channel Ford boss me
If I had it to do over..... Electrician. No question.
i literally just posted a video on why i hate being a modern day tech. we agree in many ways.
Nice looking trucks.
Automated Systems Tech tied to IBEW local 46 for 27 years. Former USN for 10 years. Union labor is highly skilled in the electrical/electronic trades. I am on the electronics side and for all practical purposes my apprenticeship was the USN. The electrician side of things has an apprentice program. Training is available to both sides but on the electronics side YOU have to go after it. It provides a wage that allows my wife (who has MS) to stay home and health insurance that covers us. Unions get a bad rap, some of it is deserved most of it is not. I can only speak for IBEW. Right now we are in the golden age of trades because the supply of skilled labor is low. If were not for the veterans we would be sunk. 90% of our shop and new hires are veterans. Our union expects you to show up on time and work. At the end of the day you do turn over and go home. So veterans fit right in nicely. If any young folks are reading this, now is the time. Start an apprenticeship if none are in your area and your able, join the military in a trade you are interested in. Right now you do not have to begin life with an oppressive debt load. You can actually get paid to learn. Like anything what you put in you get out and you must seek other opportunities even in the military. Cheers.
Good solid advice Rich👊
In the fire alarm trade. It's pretty good. Just don't get into burglar alarms that garbage 😅
Plumbers make more than lawyers!
I would love to see A.I. re- piping a house. Wont ever happen
Follow the money. Do your hobby on the side
I say almost every day,'Glad I'm not an auto mechanic'..
It's not right they way the make cars.
The Thing is, if you drive a Chevy, you will never have to worry about water building up in your doors. because you can't bring the truck out of the garage long enough for them to build up water.
Jk
HVAC probably is close to cars because of electrical diag
If you do auto repair you are doing plumbing and heating and air conditioning repairs the person who fix house repairs done it on his own car
I got a question for you truck owners. Do y’all actually use pickup trucks for work purposes or are they just a status symbol now? I see a lot of people buying these expensive pickups and the only thing they’re hauling heavy is themselves. My friend at work has a f150 that he drives back and forth to work and it’s one of those top end models and I asked him and he said I just like pickups cause it’s manly.
I used my 11 Ecobeast to haul my daughter's racecar to the track most weekends. Trailer, car, and gear about 10,000 pounds. Used it to haul wood, dirt, and car parts. Now that I am beyond that, I bought another F150 for a luxury vehicle to drive. The old truck will still do it's thing though.
@@ronjohnson9032 but since when did pickup trucks become luxury items
@@JDMSwervo2001 To me, it is better than a Cadillac of about the same size and weight. Air conditioned seats, massage seats, and a whole bunch of other goodies. And I can tow over 17,000 pounds of whatever I want. Do that with a Prius.
I hate to tell you the truth. But a union industrial high voltage master electrician averages $50 + hr
And if they travel . their pay goes up significantly.
Plus they get over time and
per d m.
You'll never make as a mechanic. What a union electrician makes.
A union master electrician
Can break $200k+ a year with OT
As a matter of fact. Most union jobs.
Plumber,steam fitter,pipefitter,
Pipe welder, boiler maker.
Machinist, millwright.
Ect... All of these are union jobs and pay very very high. But your industrial high voltage master electrician Is pretty much at the top of the chart. And if he buys him a van and does his own thing. I've seen them charge upwards of $350 an hour depending on the job.
Electricians are highly paid.
Not everybody wants to be a union electrician though
How could you own that POS GMC.? I am so disappointed in you ! I am unsubscribing! Damnit, I should written in all caps.
But seriously if a master mechanic like you picks a vehicle to own, who the hell is anyone to criticize? I hope all your cars last long and I love the channel.
Ignore the trolls and don’t let them bait you.