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Well, I recently talked to my elevator service mechanic. Union mechanic wage is $42/hr right now. 5 yr apprenticeship that starts in the $20's/hr with significant step increases each year. Haven't written this off, $90k is a bit closer to the 100 than I am now. I'm just not sure about growth from there.

I thrive when there's an emergency, or problem to solve, this is why I make what I do. I'm kind of getting paid for what I know as much as what I do. That and overtime! If I had a little more business smarts, I'd try to set up a sort of consulting agency for this type of thing.

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Really appreciate the advice/experience, keep em coming. Trouble Maker, what industry do you work in as a test engineer?

I would definitely prefer some hands on work, I'm not one to direct my guys then just sit at the desk. My current building is 50 yrs old, so I've done the bulk of updating systems and researching/designing/choosing which equipment would best suit the building. Hell, we still had a static pressure system for the domestic water when I started! I'm not naive enough to expect that a degree will automatically net me 100k, but hope that it will compliment my experience. Perfect scenario would be a job making at least what I do now, but with the "guarantee" that a degree (preferably associates) would qualify me to advance significantly.

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We do have a 6 month old. Thought about working on my diet and upping my gym intensity to achieve trophy husband status, but I don't think she's buying it!!

Honestly, it's mostly just the money. I also don't care for working with the condo associations board. It's one thing to work for a company, but being directed by a group of unqualified "owners" who simply have enough time to run for their board gets really old. I've really only stayed this long because of the experience, the freedom, and decent pay.

Ultimately I hope/feel as though my day job will simply be a means to fund my personal investments/business/retirement plan. Probably in real estate, considering my strengths are in being able to do my own remodeling/maintenance/flips.

Lol, how do we survive childhood/adolescence?? Looks like a higher technology version of the stupid crap we did as kids.

So, it's time to move to the next level, career wise. I currently work as a building engineer/service manager for a high rise condo building. I do not have an engineering degree, but I am solely in charge of all building mechanicals,maintenance, maintenance and security staff etc.... I enjoy what I do, but I don't enjoy working with an association board. I have been successful there, but have pretty well topped out after 5 years. I am good at what I do, and have a background in construction as well as building mechanicals. Problem is, I don't have a pertaining degree. I went to college for an education degree, and never used it a day in my life. Question is, what is the best move from here?? I feel as though I'll have to go back to school for some type of engineering associates/bachelors. If I don't land a gig making 100k+, I'll be moving laterally or backwards. Wifey just landed a completely ridiculous job offer that will allow me to go to school or do whatever I need to prepare myself. I'll put in the work, I just need to pick a direction. Advice?

This, although I had some serious overtime checks last year that worry me a bit lol. Shouldn't owe much though.

That's nuts. Much want.

Hahaha, true. Although you may be surprised at the durability, especially depending on color. May require some light sanding to feather the edges if they're raised, but if you go with something like anthracite or silver, simply spray a refresher coat on after a couple years.

Flame suit on!!!!

$1,800 seems like a good deal for a quality paint job. I understand not wanting to spend this on a $5k car, unfortunately the cars value doesn't change the painting process(as you well know). I'll just leave this here Clay........ https://m.facebook.com/swflautodipdesigns?refsrc=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fswflautodipdesigns [emoji16]

The RAZR!

This, I used my own anchors when hanging mine, supplied stuff seemed cheap.

Love that graphite.

Yeah, what is the rest of the room like? I think either is fine, but each gives a very different feel to the room.

I believe you are correct.

Agreed, not a fan of that, but I think it's actually bagged. I just think the patina paint jobs cool, especially for being dip.

Only if you plasi dip it like this: http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/22/358ce9dd206ed070360298d4dc7dc26d.jpg http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/22/54479832b4eda324c1a7b2502a43eacf.jpg For some reason I couldn't save it correctly, so screenshot.

Is this the same guy that totaled his brand new hellcat into the guard rail?? He must have gotten a replacement.

I'm surprised that went so easily, I'd think most cops would have more to say about being "mislead".