Hello

Hello all. My name is John and I am an entry level tech (current full time student at Kishwaukee College in N. Illinois, about to start my second year). I currently work as an apprentice tech at a local independent shop as a lubrication tech. I am a bit older than most entering this field as I just recently retired from the U.S. Marine Corps in Feb of 2018 where I served in a number of roles, primarily as an armorer (small arms weapons repair). Upon retirement from the Marine Corps I worked for almost a year as an Executive at a Target Distribution Center before resigning to pursue my passion of becoming an Automotive Technician. I was hired by a local tire shop that unfortunately was forced to close a few months after I was hired due the land being sold by the landowner. I was fortunate to secure a position with a local independent shop with a phenomenal reputation shortly after I lost my position at the tire shop.

I learned about this site through an acquaintance I met at Vision last year. I am eager to learn and participate in our automotive community which by the way are among some of the most genuine and caring people I have had the pleasure of meeting. Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Very Respectfully,

John

Welcome to the forum John! Thanks for joining

Welcome to the forum, you will find more than a few guys on the forum are ex-armed forces, that's a good technical background you are coming from.

Thanks for your service John we are very glad to have you here.

Welcome. Glad to have you.

Congrats on your new path. One day I might quit my day job and open a shop myself

A sincere thank you for your service and a warm welcome to the community.

Thanks. Looking forward to interacting as time allows.

That's awesome and I wish you luck in pursuing your dream.

Thanks Noah