Well here is my two cents worth. During this economy its a dog eat dog world. I have been a master tech for 15 years. I have always worked for a private type or volume tire and auto stores. The dealer is great for training and working on that brand of car. I feel I am more rounded by working on all types including diesels. You need to get hooked up with a master tech somewhere. Learn all you can from him. Thats how I did it. Dont be a slacker. Always be interested in helping that tech. He will teach you more than any school ever will. Hands on is where its at. Dealerships are notorious for feeding certain techs. If you make your mark somewhere stick with it.