How To Avoid Burnout As a Auto Repair Technician | Juwan Fields

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Like the show? Show your support by using our sponsors.Promotive can help you find your dream job. Touch HERE to see open jobs.Need to update your shop systems and software? Try Tekmetric HERELaunch your tool game to the next level with Launch Tech USA! HEREIn this episode, Jeff Compton is joined by Juwan Fields, a young field service forklift mechanic seeking to transition back into the automotive industry. Juwan opens up about his dissatisfaction with the repetitive and unstimulating nature of equipment repair, contrasting it with his early passion for automotive diagnostics and electrical work. Jeff and Juwan talk about the challenges technicians face in finding fulfilling work that balances intellectual curiosity with financial stability.00:00 Career Shift: Equipment to Automotive04:43 Automotive Challenges and Reflections08:27 Job Transition: Oil Changing Experience10:38 Seasonal HVAC Job Experience15:26 Balancing Passion and Providing18:17 Choosing Stability Over Entrepreneurship20:16 "Keith Perkins: Expert Car Diagnostician"23:17 Networking with Industry Leaders27:51 "Skepticism of 'Specialty' Shops"30:33 Prefers Diagnostic Programming Over Key Work36:20 Brian Pollock's Repair Expertise38:35 "Job Satisfaction Over Money"39:59 Shop Struggles: Pay and Solutions45:40 "Aftermarket Parts: Unreliable Choice"46:34 Efficient On-Site Auto Technician Guidance52:29 Life-Changing Networking Events Follow/Subscribe to the show on social media! TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffcompton7YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheJadedMechanicFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091347564232