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

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 HERE Wanna go to Tekmetric's first ever industry training event Tektonic? Register HERE In 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 Automotive 04:43 Automotive Challenges and Reflections 08:27 Job Transition: Oil Changing Experience 10:38 Seasonal HVAC Job Experience 15:26 Balancing Passion and Providing 18:17 Choosing Stability Over Entrepreneurship 20:16 "Keith Perkins: Expert Car Diagnostician" 23:17 Networking with Industry Leaders 27:51 "Skepticism of 'Specialty' Shops" 30:33 Prefers Diagnostic Programming Over Key Work 36:20 Brian Pollock's Repair Expertise 38:35 "Job Satisfaction Over Money" 39:59 Shop Struggles: Pay and Solutions 45:40 "Aftermarket Parts: Unreliable Choice" 46:34 Efficient On-Site Auto Technician Guidance 52:29 Life-Changing Networking Events Follow/Subscribe to the show on social media! TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jeffcompton7 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheJadedMechanic Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091347564232