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Originally Posted by toyota86
Some advice needed...
Been playing with cars since high school. Eventually got into the trade and became a certified tech because I didn't have the grades nor the money to go to university. Mostly doing casual work, contracting, and parts sales on the side for a long time. Fun but not very steady income. Eventually got the grades and resources, went school and got BBA and a bunch of other diplomas. The thought process was that it would help me transition to the corporate world. Couldn't get into any non-car related desk jobs without tons of experience or get close to matching the income I was paid as a tech. Ultimately landed a steady decently paying job being a tech at a high end shop/dealership. Some may view it as a dream job for a car nut, but I dread going to work. Losing all passion for the hobby. I don't want to do anything car related anymore. The toys I used to love building are collecting dust in my garage.
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I've heard some people say that turning a hobby into a career is their dream job, but usually, those positions aren't labor intensive positions (eg: sports, fashion, art, etc...). I remember talking to a coworker a while back about this exact same topic. He's extremely proficient with working on cars and has a lot of experience. I asked why he didn't want to make it into a career and he said that he only enjoys it because he's working on his own cars or his friends cars. If it were to turn into a job, it would be like any other labor intensive job.
I know the market is tough for BBA grads without experience, but hang in there dude. Once you get your foot in the door, a lot more opportunities can branch off. What concentration did you do? It's a lot harder to find a job with certain concentrations but don't give up. Also, don't be too picky about your first job... apply to any relevant position, or any random position at a large company. There's a lot more exposure and opportunities for growth at a large company, for example, I work at one of the larger companies in BC and I've had a lot of coworkers start off at more generic entry-level positions but switched into other teams/departments shortly after. Shoot me a pm if you wanna talk more, cheers.