Here is what I've been looking at. I've found that auto mechanics can bill about 65 per hour (50 in this area) and that many of them do not understand the electronics or computers in today's cars.
But most of us that have been in this business for a long time do understand these items. Think about it, you have a computer running a fixed program that monitors sensors and turns on actuators dependent on the input it receives. Testing equipment is fairly high (about 30,000). I've been buying a little every unemployment check and I now have 2 main components: Escan Pro (automotivetestsolutions.com) Ease (obd2.com) While I would prefer to finish out my career (52) in the software business, it doesn't appear to be an option and this is an area that will be very hard to offshore which is why I'm throwing it out there for those that may want to keep their billable rate up. Not going to lie to you because it has been a humbling transition financially and otherwise, but I'm beginning to think there is a way to get my income back up as long as I depend on myself and not the corporations. By the way, I got the idea from autotechonwheels.com for those that might want to know more. << Not old or rich enough to retire. Wondering what's next.... Ken [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/211cc53a11294a24841f091fb0787...@stanpc ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
