I've been where you are now. I lost my job of 21 years during covid. Took 9 months to find a job. I tried every dealer and indie shop in the area. Seems like nobody wanted to hire a 50 year old guy. Swallowed my pride and took a job as a service writer with a big paycut. Stuck it out for a couple years and ended up in the shop again along with a hefty pay raise. Stick with it, it'll turn around for you. Cheers.

The amount of idiots and addicts with them saying they cant find any good workers worth a damn but they wont hire you a decent tech is crazy

I watched you for years, and as I watch, we watch a man make bad judgement calls that lead to your own problems… isn’t that life some times? But the real question you have to ask is at what point are you tired of living the same life? I don’t believe you got burned out over the mechanic job I believe it was more of all the burdens of life that you placed in your life when you didn’t have too. This is just coming from a person that has watched you from day one. It’s almost like watching a movie and you know the main character is going to go through that one door that is going to lead to destruction and they go and keep going deeper and deeper. I really wish you the best. Cause you’re a real person, a selfless person.

Life / work tip. If you are searching for the perfect job with no difficult people or difficult situations, this will be the outcome. Pulling for you Justin. Honestly, you are working. Right here on KZfaq and doing a great job creating content that consistently engages the viewers. Bravo.

Whenever I wasn't working my mom would say enjoy it it don't last

See what you get for being honest.

Don't feel discouraged, Drive on for yourself you have to be your on BOSS you can do it . I did the same. And open my shop.

Don't get discouraged . Something will come up

```Dude on the couch.....don't feel discouraged, don't underestimate yourself!

I could relate. Justin. But I think the word to keep in mind is perseverance. No matter what it is that you want to do. You have to just keep trying to get your foot in the door.

Keep fighting brother. I truly believe there is age discrimination in the work force. Tried retail, dealerships, Indy shops and everything I could think of. No one would hire me. By chance saw a sign for school bus mechanic at a local district, applied and got hired. By far the most laid back easy going job I’ve ever had. Just keep grinding. It’ll happen. Good luck

Honestly your life unrelated to their company is none of their business, do what you need to do to get that job you want. Fake it till you make it brotha (I’m not saying lie), thanks for the videos!

I have been in your shoes and it sucks to have to feel that. Your a great person and will get back on top dont ever stop trying to be better!!

You're doing your part man, keep putting in the work. Praying for you!

It's all good man. It will happen. I respect you hustling looking for work vs just begging on corner. You have the right work ethic.

Stay positive, brother you got this

Buddy, Im surprised how honest you are about yourself, don't beat yourself up too bad, just keep your head up and drive on soldier!

I absolutely couldn't deal with all the hoops that anyone is met with in todays market. Worked for myself for 20 years now and i thibk with your personality type you gotta be your own boss. Some people just aren't built for long term company work.

Dude. Around here(nc) you could walk in any dealership in this state and walk out with a job

Brother I don't want to be the guy I told you so you quit your last job never leave a job if you don't have something line up already stay positive if you have a good car there's lots of work down the hill

You have a military retirement safety net which is a blessing. Id say go into a completly different trade. HVAC, Welding, machining, ANYTHING! This moght be gods way of telling your not were you need to be.

Lifes a challenge. I work for myself, my wife has a good job with some understanding and flexability. Raising 3 kids, I don't know how we could do it with employers that don't understand that things come up unexpectedly and somebody has to look after a sick kid or take one to an appointment. Aging parents need to get taken to appointments etc. Life happens, we may occasionaly need a day or hours off. I feel for you, keep going!

I recommend dropping the “INC.” on the business card unless you really are an “INC.”- Sole Proprietorship or LLC is your best option early on.

Start your own LLC and do mobile mechanics, i dont know about your state but here it only cost about 150$ and some paperwork to get started. We believe in you man keep on rolling think how nice it would be to get all of the profit...

Also… leave some of those short time jobs off the resume. No need to include them. No one’s really doing background checks.

You not alone I hit rock bottom. It sucks trying to figure out the next move. My job history sucks to but it's going to get better

“Falsified a repair” dude that’s a deal killer. Show case a video on this false repair

Hang in their bro. I appreciate the videos. Fortune favors the persistent. Things will turn around for you bro.

You are a great mechanic and know your stuff independent make your own hours

Don’t say you were fired broskie, just don’t do it man, you don’t have to because you don’t agree to the reason, they can’t say you were fired. Employer will never call to verify like 99% of the time and if they do they can’t say you were fired just that you worked there.

Hang in there Justin!

I feel you 100 percent brother. I just feel lost too.

This is advice to anyone listening. Always be thinking about how does this look on my resume? When you got a crappy job, start looking, but dont quit your job until youre hired for the new one. Take your time to find the right opportunity, so that youll actually want to stay around for a few years. Remember doing an interview isnt just about what you can offer, its also time to find out what they can offer you. You really wanna stick it out, even at a shitty place for atleast a year or two minimum. Job hopping looks real bad. Also, find a career and stick with it. Stay in and around your wheel house. Life will be much easier in the end.

I totally feel ya brother, I'm in the boat with ya looking around and it's difficult, I'm in a position of time invested turned into time.wasted

In all fairness. After all this time you should have all your master ASE certifications. I got them within the first couple years at a dealer decades ago.

I left automotive after 19 years in the game. Landed a spot as a automation/controls tech in warehouse environment. Was daunting at first but you soon figure out nuts and bolts are just nuts and bolts. Still work with my hands which is what I know but a complete different environment which is what I needed. Watched your videos for years love the content, I hope you find what you want brother just keep moving.

That scenery is beautiful.

This is a rough watch. Goodluck man.

Justin the ase recert tests are much cheaper than the full tests and way less questions. Also no matter how long your certifications have been expired you can recert them

Good luck Justin... And not sure if anyones mentioned but, create a offer up for the mobile repair thing. List your experince/qulifications and the types of jobs your offering. Search for other mobile repair people and get an idea of what to add to your page. Or what kind of posts to make. Hope this helps.

These guys telling you to get into fleet maintenance like city or county or state government have the good idea. You have plenty of wrenching experience. Go apply at the school district bus maint facility, and other government fleet garages. Pay will probably be good AND you'll build some sort of pension benefit. The work pace will probably be easier than auto garages and dealerships as well. Start studying internet pages for govt entitities job lisitngs. Not everybody can be hired as a mechanic, unlike office help where about anybody can qualify to apply. . That means job availability because you have a skill. That's what I'd be doing in your shoes.

Stay positive brother.

Don't say you're ever terminated... just say you were let go. (Difference of opinions, hostile work environment) Whatever... Previous employers will almost never say you were FIRED because of defamation and state laws.

Hey brotha. With all your technical knowledge you, have you ever considered the trades like hvac, appliance repair or electrician. I know a lot of automotive guys that jumped into appliance repair that are making a great living. You got this my dude👍

Hang in there Justin, something will come up, when one door closes another one opens up!! I got extremely lucky after I left the Buick Dealership after 10 years to be a Trucker, 20 years later in this job my Dispatcher also went thru grade school to High school with me so she let's me do my job and doesn't bother me!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍

I'd feel discouraged too -- but I'm older, and looking at the long view, "shit works out" Maybe not how we hope, or plan it, but eventually stuff falls in place Hang in there, and keep doing the right thing

Keep at it.. Stay positive. try to find a specialty in the field. I bounced around tried Transmission shops and classic Volkswagen.. Landed in Automotive Upholstery.. Loving it! hope it's my last jump. but, if it's not.. I'll keep going until i figure it out. I'm sure you will too.

I like it here in Canada in the way that we do our certifications . We have a certification class called the Red seal and that's like the bad ass cert that you can get in your trade. The good thing about it is will never expire so you write the test until you pass then its good as long as you pay the fee every year.

That why I don't like to work for shops or a dealershits I work for myself it's a struggle but I'm alot happier, I would say you should do mobile work to bad you can't work out of you're house, I used to hate that feeling you have too relying on companies for a job

If I were you I'd try and go the fleet route or just completely switch to a trade and say you got tired of wrenching and being a mechanic and now you are willing to learn an entire new trade from the ground up. Some places will pay for your training as you work for them. Do not go over your consistent leaving other places or you getting fired etc.

Most places in the midwest you can get a State job with benefits in 1/2 a heartbeat.

You need to find your Technical School/Vo-Tech… public/state-ran, not a rip off private one. Train in HVAC or electrical… get a skill for life. They offer grants for low income. You can often work while in school as well. Or jump into an internship… I’m in the Midwest and most trade internships pay $18-20/hr and up starting out. Also check with VA for re-training options.

It's where you are. I'm in Pennsylvania a mile from Philadelphia. We have 100s of independent shops inside and outside the city with tons of work always hiring average pay 25 to 45 a hour. A good B tech $35 a good A tech 45 and up

Go diesel. Big iron if you are willing. Be ready to be a nomad, but the pay far exceeds automotive by a long shot. Simply not enough knuckleheads like myself in this part of the mechanical profession. Maybe railroad in your area? I'm in the marine business, but I live on the coast. Best of luck to you!

It will pay off being honest, keep going.

You got this man. We are about the same age and have some of the same struggles. I’d be happy to talk and be a friend. If you’re struggling to get work at all well sometimes you gotta piss with the pecker you’ve got. Find something you can do without any added certs or costs to you. If anything just to get some cash flow in to afford what you need to do something better. Also you are mechanically skilled. Why not get an apprenticeship in hvac, electricity, or plumbing?

ASE is a freaking joke. I certified all my ase in the early 90s. The test is a joke. It was affordable years ago. The cost of recertification is stupid. I quit doing it. I think if your a master certified than it should be for life. Just a monetary racket. ASE can suck it

There's also a job fair happening in Odessa on july 25 for oilfield positions

Reason there are little job opportunities this time of year is because of graduation this past month. It's like the New Year Resolution everyone makes but that gym set becomes a clothes hangar. By the end of summer or fall, positions open up again because those hored will go onto college, other work, not able to hack it or their uncle got tired of their nephew or they now got a rugrat from that New Year's party. Those are real outcomes, man. Capitalize on them, brother. Its a dog eat dog in the blue collar line. Dont look for a friend in a boss, rare amd even more rare it works out. Glad you see your missed opportunities...accept it and chalk it under "Learned" to pass onto your daughter for her future endeavors. Maybe you stress today so she don't have to in the future. Keep the fight, brother.

Well this video just taught me that ASE certs are actually kinda important, especially for those of us that are just starting and want to get into a dealership.

You need to move down here to Texas! I recently hired someone as the lead mechanic, just because he had a heart beat! You are way more qualified than that dude!

Im not sure if were sold on your mobile mechanic business name... like someone said drop the inc out of it... Id also think to leave drop off out of it for HOA sake and you being mobile just go to customer. If you're still on Facebook or have a Facebook, create a secondary page for your business. I had one for small IT stuff I did on the side and I closed it and deleted it. Wish i never did lol. I had all these reviews... anyways.... That's cool to move out of state for work but i dunno if that's good for the fam. If you think it could work, sure... How about Costco? I am not too familiar with the valley and palm springs, are they close enough? Ever consider being a valet at a resort or something out there? I know the feeling about long commutes, when i have my son, im commuting both ways 1.5 hours to drop off and pick up from school while i head to and from work. Just keep your head up and pushing forward. Thanks for the content.

Hang in there man .when one door closes another door opens.

Having so many jobs at different shops raised red flags so they push for why that is . Keep your head up dont be discouraged. Look at fleet work for your local town , council etc or waste services. Or a company with a large vehical fleet. Fleet mechanic has been good to me its alot better then the public sector .

Brah, don't get down on yourself, sometimes you gotta spend money and invest in yourself. Cheers!

Justin there two things that you can do in your situation. If the oil rigging job doesn’t plan out( I hope it does for you). You can look into a whole new trade either electrical or plumbing at this point. I know people in my family who went through a one year training on plumbing and they were working with a plumbing company while doing the training. The same goes for electrical as well I work with a electrician in my job of cryogenic technician who help me wiring up co2 heaters. He went through a year of training and was working for a company. This is in Tennessee btw so I don’t know how Nevada does their training’s but if all else fails. You can apply for harbor freight to work there and maybe even be a store manager there. You can also do KZfaq videos while working there too. You have options man don’t give up.

Man you need to come work with us at Spacex Very rewarding and the no asshole policy is nice

My last job search was in early 2019. 167 freaking applications. Nightmare.

Dude love your channel. Been watching since beginning of your channel.

Plumbing or air conditioning like you said? Homes always need repair

I'd like to be frank with you Justin. I was offered a service writer position, did the interview and was offered the position. Was told about how much I would expect to make, and politely turned down the offer in person only to have the gentlemen go up and guarantee more money. I had zero experience in a service writer position, but did have a wealth of auto repair knowledge. If, once again, I can be frank with you.... I do believe they "WANT" a year or two service writer experience, but that is probably NEVER a deal breaker. I will say, it seems to me they are not willing to give you a shot, at the time. It's like many things, how can you have experience in something, if you have to start that experience somewhere...

Justin, i know you have looked into switching industries several times, but have you thought about doing it in the same field, like getting into transportation or heavy equipment but still being a mechanic?

Ask that company or request a letter f4om HR to see if you are rehireable? Thats really the only status that an employer can legally state

Man, he should just be a heavy duty tech. The whole world knows Car mechanics are outdated and pushed aside. That’s a fact

It's a gamble as to what your career looks like to anyone on paper. I've worked at the same plave for 14 years - 10 of them in the same position. Sounds good, yes? I've been told that's no so desireable - shows a lack of motivation and even stuck in my ways. Plus, a lot of the full time medics at the FD rotate in and out. Get cert, grab new job. Get new cert, get better job. So on and so forth. Its just a crazy world.

You will find opportunity Palm desert or Palm springs The work is there you will come upon it!

Nick nakkai loving life in fleet work bro... maybe that route sir?

I've got nothing but respect for you and I mean no disrespect now but you are discouraged about your situation in reality you put your self where you are you was working I know it's was a tire shop not the greatest job but it's a paycheck and you quit before you had another job if your life depends on you having a paycheck don't ever quit the job you have until you know for sure you have another job so pick your self up and get back out there because there is a door with a job on the other side waiting for you to open it just you might have to open 50 doors before you find it stop talking about leaving your daughter and family because of a situation you created and that comes from someone that has been where you are now dont create more problems for your self

I work at nissan. I had to wait a year and a half to get into the main shop. Listen to the boss and shop manager BS. Then after a year of being in the main shop. They get rid of lube shop and everyone does oil change and anyone can do anything.

Shit I’m in the same boat had 20 interviews went great no call backs

I don’t know if there’s any diesel fleets around you man but I’d suggest starting from the bottom in a fleet if you can, it can be great as far as hours the pay even for a lube guy is great and if your foreman isn’t absolutely horrible you’ll really enjoy it, it’s an idea anyway, good luck brother, you’re the man, keep up the good work!

Listening tonight. Running the backroads out here in the darkness. Keep working on the self employed/mobile tech angle. The oil field will take more than it will give. I did the oilfield for 12 years. The saying is, in the oilfield, " you dont always get to take part in the life you provide for others". Maybe look back into the marine security. Get that tat removed, just for now. Or just placed elsewhere. The box needs to be thought outside of. Wish we could talk directly. Are you game?

You would be a good teacher . Idk may have to expand....its a big country

Falsifying a repair? Please elaborate

How is there such a "shortage of techs", or even people wanting to get into the trade, yet you can't find work?

Has to be frustrating. Funny I always figured If I was stuck for a job I could get on at Walmart. but on FB, I saw a person said they had interviewed and were declined several times. Hard to figure.

I know the state I live in, you don’t have to disclose if you were fired. When employers contact each other they ask for dates and if you are eligible for rehire. A union rep once told me never disclose your work disciplines. But keep your faith, keep pushing forward, Justin. Looks here constellis security. They’re all looking for techs. They do Government contracts

Justin, get into the trades!! Go union plumber or hvac. Great pay, paid training, company provided tools. Trades need help, and everyday guys your age get apprenticeships!

Hey Justin just want to say, you did not mess up, just keep your faith in Him (Jesus Christ) because He has the job for you, just wanted to share that, I went through a similar situation, DO NOT GIVE UP

Hey bro, one more thing, Watch stuff you say about former employers . New folks hiring can so watch these videos. Watch what yu say

Call NTB in Bellevue Tennessee for a job. It is considered part of West Nashville Tennessee now. You don't need certifications. A lot of repair shops in and around Nashville need mechanics.They don't care if you been fired. 😅

Fleet maintence? Small engine repair? Trade Indrustrial repair such aa. Constuction equipment at rental yards?

Go to a union hall. Electricians needed everywhere. Michigan lots of auto work. Auto tech mike

How about working for off road vehicle shop custom f wheel shop or motorcycle quad shop a new trade mechanical?😮

Man screw turning wrenches. Seriously look into getting your CDL! Just because you have a CDL doesn't mean you have to be an over the road driver. Local runs are always hiring and necessary to any US city. Every store gets it stock from a truck. Groceries, auto parts, clothing...everything.

Look into the solar industry in your area. Freedom,sun run, tesla.

I’ve made comments in the past recommending auto body. Ive been a tech for 7 years and I’ve made over 100k for the last 3. Great industry and there is a shortage of techs everywhere. You also aren’t depending on customers to have cash because it’s insurance work… caliber collision and gerber collision have tech training programs that are paid and provide tools and the veteran aspect is actually something that would help get you into their programs. just a thought.

ASEs do help getting hired and some places increase pay according how many you have. Im surprised Toyota requires ASEs to get hired.

I don’t get it, you think you’re the only person that has worked for people that are jerks? Your problems are all on you, why not find another job before leaving one like most of us do? Man up and move on, make better choices.

Don't give up, got to dig to get the gold! Remember, you're in an area where there is a lot of high end wealth, if you do mobile mechanic, hit up the country clubs, and the shops in the area. Also all the country clubs do higher mechanics! If you can get into a country club job, even if it's working on the greens or what ever your foot will be in the door then, you can speak to all the people inside that you're a mobile mechanic, and other repairs! Those people pay money inside the country clubs, plus your English speaking! I say give it a try...