Any Wyotech Graduates?
02-12-2007, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by marky522
I read through the first couple posts on here and just stopped, if you watn to follow a career with Wyotech or the such go for it, I just graduated from UTI, Wyotech's main competitor, and what people are saying here isnt true, I have had multiple job offers fresh out of school starting at 40K, and was told that without issue I will be making 60K + in just a few years, that is from techs, not the liars at the school. What you do need to keep in mind is, your life as a tech is limited, make sure you have plans for the future, I am going to take buisness management classes in the future so i can move up to a Service Manager postion. You learn so much in school, I have hear that Wyotech isnt as demanding when it comes to following the rules as the UTI schools, but i watned UTI for the Porsche program.
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02-12-2007, 05:35 PM
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I agree with the above posts. The Wyotech/UTI programs are good preparation for a specific career. A university engineering program is not focused in this way.
When I was at the same point in my life, I was convinced that I wanted to be a Porsche tech and was intending to go into a similar type of automotive training program here in Canada, and was working summers at a Porsche dealer who was interested in having me become a full-time apprentice. But at the 11th hour, with a lot of encouragement from my parents, I decided to go to University for mechanical engineering (which I had applied to “just in case”)
Best move I ever made for the way I am personally, as I have moved in my career aspirations quite a bit. An engineering degree is a good platform from which to grow. Entry into Law school or an MBA for example is very realistic next step from an engineering degree.
The right choice for you really depends on how certain you are that you want to be an auto tech for the longer term.
At then end of the day, it is easier for an engineer to change careers to auto tech than vice versa. That was the logic that swayed me at the time.
But no matter what you decide, education is never wasted and kudos to you.
When I was at the same point in my life, I was convinced that I wanted to be a Porsche tech and was intending to go into a similar type of automotive training program here in Canada, and was working summers at a Porsche dealer who was interested in having me become a full-time apprentice. But at the 11th hour, with a lot of encouragement from my parents, I decided to go to University for mechanical engineering (which I had applied to “just in case”)
Best move I ever made for the way I am personally, as I have moved in my career aspirations quite a bit. An engineering degree is a good platform from which to grow. Entry into Law school or an MBA for example is very realistic next step from an engineering degree.
The right choice for you really depends on how certain you are that you want to be an auto tech for the longer term.
At then end of the day, it is easier for an engineer to change careers to auto tech than vice versa. That was the logic that swayed me at the time.
But no matter what you decide, education is never wasted and kudos to you.
02-12-2007, 06:12 PM
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Unfortunately BignNasty, you're stuck with the experiences of others to go on. I wish there was a way that young people could be temporarily injected with the actual experiences of others so that they could find out what the right path really is for them. Ofcourse the problem with that would be that as your life moves along, your desires, interests, and needs change significantly. Therefore, even with the best advice, you'd still never actually know if you were making the right decisions.
My 0.02 is that at your age, you are strong enough physically, to pursue the Wyotech route. Once you are in the business, you will then know if the choice you have made is the life that you want to stay with long term. If it is not, university ME programs will always still be there.
The reason I suggest doing it this way is simple. I have a number of friends in their 30's and 40's as well as a few in their 50's that are just plain physically worn out from being hands on techs. Almost all of them own their own shops. Of those, only one has said he'd let his son follow his path. ALL of the others have made it clear that they want an easier and more profitable life for their kids. (Yes. I have literally asked them this specific question. I once thought of going into the business, and wanted their opinions.)
I've come to believe that being a tech is a young man's job. Certainly their are specialists like Chris White, and others, who are so specialized that they aren't dependent on the a/c, timing belt replacement/oil change/ rotate the tires, type of work; so their day to day work may be very different, but they are VERY FEW and far between. Most guys are busting knuckles, out in open bays, dealing with hot and cold weather, busting their asses over 20 dollar parts that need to be replaced by the cheap bastard car owner, and getting no thanks for their efforts. In today's market, 40K ain't **** for income. 60K is now just barely into middle class.
So, at your age, I might well sow my oats at Wyotech, and go get hands on experience. When I get tired of the job, I'd go get an ME degree. This country is awfully short on ME's, and especially those who've been in the day to day trenches. You don't need to attend M.I.T. to make a damned good living as an engineer! Good luck either way. You're only young once. I'm 39 and have retired from two separate industries. You can do ANYTHING you set your mind too.
My 0.02 is that at your age, you are strong enough physically, to pursue the Wyotech route. Once you are in the business, you will then know if the choice you have made is the life that you want to stay with long term. If it is not, university ME programs will always still be there.
The reason I suggest doing it this way is simple. I have a number of friends in their 30's and 40's as well as a few in their 50's that are just plain physically worn out from being hands on techs. Almost all of them own their own shops. Of those, only one has said he'd let his son follow his path. ALL of the others have made it clear that they want an easier and more profitable life for their kids. (Yes. I have literally asked them this specific question. I once thought of going into the business, and wanted their opinions.)
I've come to believe that being a tech is a young man's job. Certainly their are specialists like Chris White, and others, who are so specialized that they aren't dependent on the a/c, timing belt replacement/oil change/ rotate the tires, type of work; so their day to day work may be very different, but they are VERY FEW and far between. Most guys are busting knuckles, out in open bays, dealing with hot and cold weather, busting their asses over 20 dollar parts that need to be replaced by the cheap bastard car owner, and getting no thanks for their efforts. In today's market, 40K ain't **** for income. 60K is now just barely into middle class.
So, at your age, I might well sow my oats at Wyotech, and go get hands on experience. When I get tired of the job, I'd go get an ME degree. This country is awfully short on ME's, and especially those who've been in the day to day trenches. You don't need to attend M.I.T. to make a damned good living as an engineer! Good luck either way. You're only young once. I'm 39 and have retired from two separate industries. You can do ANYTHING you set your mind too.
