I just wish I was smart enough to know what Mikes blocked out words are… 
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W.E.E.D. Not sure why that word was blocked out.
Speaking of Philip K D I C K and Blade Runner . . . I literally had to go back and spell out the author’s last name in individual letters, as the algorithm found it to be offensive
I both read the book “Do androids dream of electric sheep” and saw “Blade Runner” the movie
This is, imo, one of those rare(r) instances where the movie’s better than the book. The book’s generally okay. But the Sean Young character in the book comes across as very petty and spiteful, and the Rutger Hauer character comes across as out-of-shape and not particularly impressive as a villain.
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Or the word b.o.n.e., just had it blocked out on another post in reference to having a bad knee that was ■■■■ on ■■■■, or kneebone on kneebone without using knee…
Just like ■■■■■■ or stu-pid is blocked out, but idiot is not, retard is not either… I think whoever came up with the redacted list needs to stop smoking crack…
Ha!!!, go figure you can say smoke crack, that is NOT legal to do in any state that I know of, but can not say smoke ■■■■ (we-ed) that IS legal in some states…Wow, just Wow…
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I completely agree with this! With this, and the Sean Young and Rutger Hauer analysis.
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Most likely, because “w-e-e-d” is frequently used as a slang reference to marijuana, and the algorithm might be programmed to censor references to drugs. But, then again, it would be odd for a slang term to be censored, when the actual name of the substance is not.
Quien sabe?
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Are you just musing out loud?
Or are you serious?
Most guys our age in my field already have multiple health “issues”, are very experienced and have tens of thousands invested in tools
So right from the outset, you’d be quite disadvantaged
I’m not saying it can’t be done . . . who would theoretically pay for the training, classes, etc.?
As for ASE credentials . . . it means your book knowledge allowed you to pass a multiple choice test. Anything beyond that is not guaranteed. Certain credentials are necessary in order to be allowed to take the smog inspector and repair technician exams, and then you also have to keep them current to retain those licenses. But again, I’ve known some guys who have multiple credentials, licenses, etc., but are still quite clueless when it comes to actually diagnosing and repairing cars
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Bruce Williams claimed he could be dropped in anywhere with no money and by the end of the day would be making money. He looked for what people needed that everyone else ignored. Sure he was an unusual person with sharp eyes for opportunity, but just saying look around for what people need doing instead of what is already being done.
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A very popular, ASE-certified mechanic back in my hometown bought outright the indy repair shop a lot of us locals went to for car repair when the original owners retired, and he maintained the reputation of that shop, as well as most of its employees, for ten years before he in turn retired.
About five years ago, I asked him about the door frame placards listing tire pressures on cars. His exact words, “Those numbers are a joke! I always go at least 5-10psi higher for my own cars, and for my customers”. I let it go with as much as “Oh really..”.
You’re right: ASE indicates you’ve studied enough to pass a test. But those three letters are visually quite appealing to potential employers, and admired by customers.
You didn’t answer my questions
In that case, I’ll assume you were just musing out loud and have absolutely zero intention of attempting to become an auto mechanic
Serious.
Some employers, not all, but some do offer assistance with ASE certification.
And I do have lots of the basic tools, at least.
You are such a contentious person I would imagine that many people take quite a tone with you.
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That might be something better taken up with the other person on the private chat.
Transportation to the test site?
Anyone can take the tests but must have training or work experience before a certificate is issued; 1-year full time employment for general maintenance, 2 years for specific repair categories.
ASE certification won’t guarantee you employment. Repair shops want experienced technicians, if you are not repairing vehicles now, it is unlikely you will get hired.
How long did you work for a tire shop? Employment at a tire dealer that performs maintenance and general repairs might qualify you for ASE testing.
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Chris, a lot of guys start out at places like Discount Tire, mounting and balancing tires and doing flat repairs, and or Jiffy Lube etc just to get some kind of work in the basic maintenance part of the field, then they go get a entry level job at a chain tire shop like Firestone as an example, they get some on the job training, they either stay and move up or move on to other places for better employment (or are smart and do something other than auto repair 
)…
I am ONLY talking about A1-A9 certs, their are many others like the advanced L1 cert etc, but sorry not talking about any parts or oil changing certs, no participation trophies…
You can have 1 year of school at a place like NADC (Nashville Auto-Diesel College) etc and 1 year of on the job in order to receive your (repair) ASE('s), or as already said, 2 years on the job work (w/proof)… Firestone will pay for the ASE testing and give you a raise for everyone you get (A1-A9 & L1), or at least a bonus… I’m sure other places do the same…
As I have said before, Dealerships have their own set of rules that they go by for the most part…
ASE certification is exactly how my nephew got hired by a GM Dealer 10 years ago in Central NY near Rochester. It got his foot in the door. Around here there’s still a good shortage of mechanics. Many dealers will hire someone out of these schools and then train them the rest of the way. I’m sure other parts of the country may be different.
College is a lot like that. Mostly it’s book learning. The closest we got to applying the knowledge was labs. Starting my first career was when I gave myself OTJ to use the stuff I learned in school.
Depends on the degree. My degree in Computer Science was well over 80% writing code. Spend 1-2 hours a week in classroom and then 10-20 hours a week writing code.
Same here. I started out with an EE degree and found out how little I actually knew once I started working. The real world is a lot different than the theory they teach in schools 
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I chuckle when I remember back to my professors telling me my knowledge would be obsolete 5 years out of engineering school.
How wrong they were.
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