Careers for someone interested in cars
Discussion
Hey all,
I'm now 20 and hate my current job working in construction (office based). Not suited to working in an office as I'd rather be physically doing something.
Ideally I'd like to work with cars but works like some options / people's experiences with working in the automotive industry.
So what careers are out there and which are worth pursuing.
Ideally I'd like decent money (so does everyone) but I accept that at my age, low wages are guaranteed.
So yeah, does anyone have any advice for me?
I have a BTEC Level 3 qualification in Engineering but nothing in terms of any automotive career.
I'm also highly introverted so my people skills are very minimal, would rather be working alone or with small groups than deal with loads of people daily.
I reside in the Norfolk area. So anything in Norfolk would be ideal.
I'm now 20 and hate my current job working in construction (office based). Not suited to working in an office as I'd rather be physically doing something.
Ideally I'd like to work with cars but works like some options / people's experiences with working in the automotive industry.
So what careers are out there and which are worth pursuing.
Ideally I'd like decent money (so does everyone) but I accept that at my age, low wages are guaranteed.
So yeah, does anyone have any advice for me?
I have a BTEC Level 3 qualification in Engineering but nothing in terms of any automotive career.
I'm also highly introverted so my people skills are very minimal, would rather be working alone or with small groups than deal with loads of people daily.
I reside in the Norfolk area. So anything in Norfolk would be ideal.
Edited by DomV77 on Tuesday 17th July 13:01
Edited by DomV77 on Tuesday 17th July 13:06
Nanook said:
DomV77 said:
Hey all,
I'm now 20 and hate my current job working in construction.
Ideally I'd like to work with cars but works like some options / people's experiences with working in the automotive industry.
So what careers are out there and which are worth pursuing.
Ideally I'd like decent money (so does everyone) but I accept that at my age, low wages are guaranteed.
So yeah, does anyone have any advice for me?
I have a BTEC Level 3 qualification in Engineering but nothing in terms of any automotive career.
What sort of work do you want to do? You want to wear overalls, or a suit?I'm now 20 and hate my current job working in construction.
Ideally I'd like to work with cars but works like some options / people's experiences with working in the automotive industry.
So what careers are out there and which are worth pursuing.
Ideally I'd like decent money (so does everyone) but I accept that at my age, low wages are guaranteed.
So yeah, does anyone have any advice for me?
I have a BTEC Level 3 qualification in Engineering but nothing in terms of any automotive career.
You want to draw stuff? Or do sums?
You want to drive cars? Or sell cars?
You need to give us a starter for ten!
I'm currently office based working on a computer all day producing construction programmes.
Is much rather be doing something hands on so overalls id say. Not really suited to office life.
Either of those really. I do like maths but I like drawing too. Not fussed there.
Drive. I'm highly introverted so not a salesman at all.
Detailing? You can work for yourself and fairly low set up costs but you'd need to get really good first before making this a full time occupation. If this is something you'd like to do then there are lots of training vids out there, you can practice at weekends etc. Means you're working on your own and no boss which might suit.
Honestly?
Stick to the office job, put up with the politics and the brainless idiots, earn money for very little work and spend it on cars. If you do anything that's not office based, say goodbye to air-con, say goodbye to tea/coffee at your desk, say hello to strict oppressive rules and procedures, being treated like an idiot, strict break times, inflexibility on work hours and being looked down upon like your something the office bimbos stepped in whilst climbing out of their Fiat 500's.
Not biased at all
crisp packet said:
Detailing? You can work for yourself and fairly low set up costs but you'd need to get really good first before making this a full time occupation. If this is something you'd like to do then there are lots of training vids out there, you can practice at weekends etc. Means you're working on your own and no boss which might suit.
Detailing is definitely a big consideration. I detail my own car regularly however I'm but no means an expert.I would need a machine polisher to begin with.
But would love to do it!
With an engineering background, you could look at something within technical support.
I'm regularly meeting the tech managers from various manufacturers when investigating warranty claims and "thermal incidents", and they do have an interesting job analysing why things have failed, working with forensic technicians, and travelling to various salvage or inspection sites.
This is one I attended that looks like a straightforward electrical failure as the damage is significant near the fuse box and battery, but after the tech guys stripping it down, then forensic analysis of the soot samples, it came back as being caused by an "externally applied accelerant" that pooled in the drainage channels near the electrics.
I'm regularly meeting the tech managers from various manufacturers when investigating warranty claims and "thermal incidents", and they do have an interesting job analysing why things have failed, working with forensic technicians, and travelling to various salvage or inspection sites.
This is one I attended that looks like a straightforward electrical failure as the damage is significant near the fuse box and battery, but after the tech guys stripping it down, then forensic analysis of the soot samples, it came back as being caused by an "externally applied accelerant" that pooled in the drainage channels near the electrics.
berlintaxi said:
Don't let that put you off sales, sales is not about being the class clown or life and soul of the party, its about listening and understanding your customers needs and wants and relationship building.
^^^^ This a million times over. I know lots of extroverted sales people and some of them are successful. However, all the introverted ones I know are very good at their jobs. I usually come out as INTP, occasionally INTJ and I've done all right.
If you enjoy driving and cars though I would definitely recommend getting a well paid job in another industry and enjoy the cars as a customer. If you work in the car industry then sometimes the appeal can fade and even the most exciting car can become a problem!
S11Steve said:
With an engineering background, you could look at something within technical support.
I'm regularly meeting the tech managers from various manufacturers when investigating warranty claims and "thermal incidents", and they do have an interesting job analysing why things have failed, working with forensic technicians, and travelling to various salvage or inspection sites.
This is one I attended that looks like a straightforward electrical failure as the damage is significant near the fuse box and battery, but after the tech guys stripping it down, then forensic analysis of the soot samples, it came back as being caused by an "externally applied accelerant" that pooled in the drainage channels near the electrics.
That looks awesome! Seems like you'd need a lot of qualifications to do that job though?I'm regularly meeting the tech managers from various manufacturers when investigating warranty claims and "thermal incidents", and they do have an interesting job analysing why things have failed, working with forensic technicians, and travelling to various salvage or inspection sites.
This is one I attended that looks like a straightforward electrical failure as the damage is significant near the fuse box and battery, but after the tech guys stripping it down, then forensic analysis of the soot samples, it came back as being caused by an "externally applied accelerant" that pooled in the drainage channels near the electrics.
But that does look very appealing indeed.
Do you know some good places to look for this kind of career?
KM666 said:
Ever thought about driving bigger stuff? Lots of time spent on your own with just you and the road. Its not all silly hours either, can still earn half decent money for what you're doing on cement mixers, skips, HIAB to construction sites etc all usually 7am-4pm.
I have considered it however it was mainly the hours that put me off at they all seem to do stupid hours. But you say some places have set hours then this might be something to investigate further.
Wooda80 said:
^^^^ This a million times over. I know lots of extroverted sales people and some of them are successful. However, all the introverted ones I know are very good at their jobs.
I usually come out as INTP, occasionally INTJ and I've done all right.
If you enjoy driving and cars though I would definitely recommend getting a well paid job in another industry and enjoy the cars as a customer. If you work in the car industry then sometimes the appeal can fade and even the most exciting car can become a problem!
I still don't think it really suits me. I'm not a people person at all. I usually come out as INTP, occasionally INTJ and I've done all right.
If you enjoy driving and cars though I would definitely recommend getting a well paid job in another industry and enjoy the cars as a customer. If you work in the car industry then sometimes the appeal can fade and even the most exciting car can become a problem!
Yeah that is a concern I have. Id rather not lose interest in cars but at the same time I don't at much else is rather do haha.
But I'll take this advice onboard. Thanks
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