Question for all you veteran techs...

Years ago in the 70's when I worked in a Chrysler dealership as a line mechanic when I was the new guy instead of grumbling about getting the bottom of the barrel jobs that no one else wanted, I did them with a smile on my face and asked for more. Pretty soon because of my can do attitude and willingness to "do anything" or "do whatever it took to get the job done" I was getting more good stuff. When I left for college I was on top of the heap. I have always used that same formula in all my careers and it has worked wonderfully. In fact at the end of every job interview I have said that "I would be willing to do whatever it took to get the job done". Several of my employers said later in casual conversation that particular line was what clinched the job.

Hunky, I really like what you said about finding a "mentor". The oldest and most experience tech took me under his wing and taught me an unbelievable amount.