I’ve been falling off lately
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2022
Posts: 818
Likes: 235
From: Bakersfield, CA
Hey David, I don't know how old you are and your I don't know your personal life. But have you thought about joining the military machine? They have awesome benefits, and you can do a stint of 3 years minimum. While there you can learn a trade that will serve you well in the real world. Times are tough right now for sure but just take your time and figure it out because it sounds like you are about to make a life changing decision. And like @road pilot mentioned talk to your church folks for support. Good luck brother and peace be with you. Cheers!!!
Racer
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 345
Likes: 86
From: Goodlettsville Tennessee
Hey man, The great thing about forums, is you can connect with people you wouldn't usually come in contact with.
I find myself agreeing with just about every post you make. You are a real asset to this community.
I appreciate the honesty and just wanted to give you some encouragement. Hang in there, man.
I find myself agreeing with just about every post you make. You are a real asset to this community.
I appreciate the honesty and just wanted to give you some encouragement. Hang in there, man.
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Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 4,346
Likes: 755
From: Greensboro Nc
Hey David, I don't know how old you are and your I don't know your personal life. But have you thought about joining the military machine? They have awesome benefits, and you can do a stint of 3 years minimum. While there you can learn a trade that will serve you well in the real world. Times are tough right now for sure but just take your time and figure it out because it sounds like you are about to make a life changing decision. And like @road pilot mentioned talk to your church folks for support. Good luck brother and peace be with you. Cheers!!!
Hey man, The great thing about forums, is you can connect with people you wouldn't usually come in contact with.
I find myself agreeing with just about every post you make. You are a real asset to this community.
I appreciate the honesty and just wanted to give you some encouragement. Hang in there, man.
I find myself agreeing with just about every post you make. You are a real asset to this community.
I appreciate the honesty and just wanted to give you some encouragement. Hang in there, man.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2021
Posts: 255
Likes: 72
From: Maryland
That's a rare color. Definitely keep that car forever if you can.
Are you in one of the trades? I work for a gov defense contractor and quite a few people in the machine shop, and production lines came from automotive repair backgrounds.
I work in a lab that calibrates equipment...you should look into that... mechanical work but you don't get dirty and the hours are usually pretty good.
Are you in one of the trades? I work for a gov defense contractor and quite a few people in the machine shop, and production lines came from automotive repair backgrounds.
I work in a lab that calibrates equipment...you should look into that... mechanical work but you don't get dirty and the hours are usually pretty good.
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Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 4,346
Likes: 755
From: Greensboro Nc
That's a rare color. Definitely keep that car forever if you can.
Are you in one of the trades? I work for a gov defense contractor and quite a few people in the machine shop, and production lines came from automotive repair backgrounds.
I work in a lab that calibrates equipment...you should look into that... mechanical work but you don't get dirty and the hours are usually pretty good.
Are you in one of the trades? I work for a gov defense contractor and quite a few people in the machine shop, and production lines came from automotive repair backgrounds.
I work in a lab that calibrates equipment...you should look into that... mechanical work but you don't get dirty and the hours are usually pretty good.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2022
Posts: 818
Likes: 235
From: Bakersfield, CA
Just noticed that you are in N Carolina. If not interested in the military, you can still work on a base as a contractor. As much as I remember there are at least 5 military installations in North Carolina. Maybe check into one of those for contractor type work. You never know what's available unless you check it out brother. Cheers!!!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 9,296
Likes: 1,531
From: Oviedo Florida
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One more suggestion.
Sit down without your wife and get a piece of paper and
write down all of your accomplishments so far.
Next wrote what are your best points than what are your worst.
And last what jobs you would like to have and then what jobs you
would not want to do. Be honest with yourself. It's not always the
money but self fullment. It may take more training. Only you with the
help of God will find your destiny.
Good luck
Sit down without your wife and get a piece of paper and
write down all of your accomplishments so far.
Next wrote what are your best points than what are your worst.
And last what jobs you would like to have and then what jobs you
would not want to do. Be honest with yourself. It's not always the
money but self fullment. It may take more training. Only you with the
help of God will find your destiny.
Good luck
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Safety Car
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 4,346
Likes: 755
From: Greensboro Nc
The weather seems to be holding out today so I decided to drive the corvette to a wedding we’re going to. Probably end up driving about 100 miles today and I’ve been grinning from ear to ear
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