Turning a passion into a profession!

[cassiesmom]

If you lived closer to me I would take my car to you!!! If I had a female mechanic in my town I'd definitely go see her first!!!

Good for you! And I'm sure you will succeed and be so happy!

That's exactly what I was thinking! Best wishes!!

[Catty1]

Go for it! You'll sure get some clients through PT!

[Catty1]

I thought Kristina might get a smile out of this...

A Gynecologist had become fed up with malpractice insurance and Medicare paperwork, and was burned out. Hoping to try another career where skillful hands would be beneficial, she decided to become a mechanic. She went to the local technical college, signed up for evening classes, attended diligently, and learned all she could.

When the time of the practical exam approached, the
Gynecologist prepared carefully for weeks, and completed the exam with tremendous skill. When the results came back, she was surprised to find that she had obtained a score of 150%.

Fearing an error, she called the Instructor, saying, ‘I
don’t want to appear ungrateful for such an outstanding
result, but I wonder if there is an error in my grade.’

The instructor said, ‘During the exam, you took the
engine apart perfectly, which was worth 50% of the total
mark.

You put the engine back together again perfectly,
which is also worth 50% of the mark.’ After a pause,
the instructor added, ‘I gave you an extra 50% because
you did it all through the exhaust system.’

[kitten645]

I ALWAYS support independent female businesses of any sort. Given a choice, I'd choose a woman worker. I just feel as a female I can relate better. I can read BS alot easier from my own gender...LOL! I was raised to believe I could do anything I wanted to. You go for it girl!

[krazyaboutkatz]

I also say go for it. Lifes too short to be stuck in something that you hate doing. I'd also trust a female mechanic before I'd trust a male any day. Good luck.

[Marigold2]

I regret everyday that I did not follow my passions, some I did but working with animals has always been one and living in England has been another. Sometimes it's just too late, I will never live in England will visit again but there are such strict laws on immagration and at my age it's impossible but working with animals I can do.
So follow your dreams, don' let any one stop you. It is your life to spend any way in which you choose and there are NO do overs, so grab your dreams and head out to a happy and forfilling life. Best of luck, and enjoy the ride.

[kokopup]

When I was around eleven I developed a passion to be an Electrical Engineer, Through hard work and sacrifice I got my dream and i was working for the worlds largest engineering Company, General Electric. The problem I was doing a very high pressure job that left me stressed and eventually my health was effected. -----What I am trying to point out, you can have your "dream" and have it turn into a "Nightmare". There are many Engineering jobs and Mechanic jobs that can be rewarding without the Nightmare. Follow the passion instead of the money. I worked as a NASA contractor for years and I was happy as a lark. I decided to go for the money and regret it to this day. When you have green grass stay with it because what seems greener may wither with time. If it doesn't seem right, believe your instincts, most of the time you will be right.

[Asiel]

Good for you, go for it. There's nothing worse than working at a job you aren't happy with. I used to love tinkering with cars when I was young so I really can understand your passion for this. And you might be surprised at the money a mechanic makes...