I'm also 28, also been a mechanic for about 8 years, But my first couple years were with independents and the last 6 with the BMW dealership. I know if I ever left/lost my job at the dealer I'd be able to jump into another shop really quickly and not lose a step, but also am really good with woodworking and metalworking... but none of these skills earn a higher income than the others really. The 20 year master techs at my dealer ask me all the time why I don't go do something more with my life like be an engineer or something.

Maybe I just need to patent some of the ideas I've had/made in the past... I do like fabricating things and am decent and conceptualizing new ideas/gadgets. I'd honestly be happy if I had enough money to buy/outfit a big ass shop to build anything I want, maybe throw patents on some things I've done to sell to manufacturers etc. (maybe I should play the lottery?)

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