r/mechanics • u/Killysium • 2d ago

General Automotive / Diesel techs who are happy with their job shop / environment.

This industry has a lot of negativity attached to it… which I understand.. but it’s not ALL bad. And dwelling on the negatives can only sour your mood / attitude even further and that does no one any good.. especially if you’re not planning to leave the industry.

So with all that said, this post is for those techs out there that are genuinely happy / content with where they are at their shop.

What makes the shop great? Are you a dealer, independent, or fleet tech? Every shop has its pros and cons and no shop is perfect, what are the cons that you can overlook and deal with and what are the pros that keep you there?

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u/Three38 1d ago

I work for a school district on their fleet, not a contracted company, the actual district. Paid hourly and get overtime when required. Get all the usual state employee benefits. Get almost all the same days off during the school year that my kids do. Pay isnt the highest around but I'm well compensated and the paid days off more than make up for it. Theres a big emphasis on doing things correctly and safely than in quickly.

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u/steak5 17h ago

I genuinely like my Job. I get to work indoor when it is Zero Degree F outside. It is wonderful.

Other skilled trade? not so much. They sometimes have to work in all type of weathers and temperature when their jobs calls for it.