dohcsvt
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Currently work in a shipyard, welders, pipe fitters, machinists… I work with them all… and was a diesel mechanic MANY moons ago. The younger generation seems to be too interested in instant gratification. Guys here less than a year are talking about being a supervisor. Granted, the work isn’t easy and being in the bowels of a ship in 90plus degree heat with 80% plus humidity sucks, but they get paid well…. Yet they still complain and want to move up before they even know what their damn primary job is. It blows my mind sometimes.Diesel mechanic/technician only because all trucks are computer controlled now. Haven’t used a sick day since I don’t know when. Not many younger people want to learn my trade and it’s kinda sad. Construction ,electrical work and fabrication of steel , I could go on and on . Never needed anyone to help me do much. Like fixing or making anything. My mind is always thinking about making it better or finding a way to fix it quicker so I can fit more work into my day.
Some older people we have a worth a shit and complaining they don’t make enough money.
I always worked above my pay grade and asked for raises and got them. Work hard don’t look back and you will be successful. Young or old your either worth a shit or your not.