I am going to look for a 21AXP22!

[mbates14]

Originally Posted by bgadow

Yes, to hang in there and repair things that, logic might tell you, can't be repaired-it does take certain character traits. Those who are still doing it for a living (or trying to) do seem to a have a love for the job.

"Trying to" is the phrase of choice.

unfortunately, i was born in 85 with the same love and passion with electronics engineering and repair as the old TV guys. But i didn't finish school until 2006 (regular school, then college).

One problem: the world of repair is just about done and gone before i even got started. So of course im just struggling. Ive been in the repair/tinkerer niche since i was just a wee kid, and for what? waste.

I just wish it would "come back" to an extent. the niche and passion i set my life out for is gone from underneath me, just like a soul being taken away with no reprimands. I am no better than the uneducated street bum down the corner now. (not literally, but you know what i mean).

I remember when my teachers would boast on about finishing your education, or you would be faced with a stereotypical job of "would you like fries with that".... Well, i finished my education, And i cant even get a "would you like fries with that" Where is the logic in this?? I remember when teachers would tell me that the field i am getting into "your going to make a lot of money". Which may be true, but i haven't sought it out yet.. I just may be too fresh/new/young yet to see the opportunities. I must need glasses.

I set my life out for this to be my mainstream work, owning/operating/working in computer and electronics repair industry. But there is one problem, where is the industry? Oh i forgot.... F$#* ME.

Now its just a hobby anymore. That is enough to make a young pup break the boiling point of anger. (i already have anger management issues).

But i guess i just fit in with the rest of the crowd ;-)

Most of my mentors are retired out of the field, long gone, already made their living. Good for them. Wheres mine? oh i forgot. its a hobby now :-)

But enough of my problems, thats all we need, is another "problem" with a never-ending list of them. There has to be more youngsters out there in my same shoes?