For about 6 months now, regardless of the conditions or circumstances, I've been looking for a job, no matter what it is. I graduated from the Automotive Technologies department at university; my theoretical knowledge and practical skills are very high. Since I don't feel ready, I still prefer to be seen as a position like a “trainee” or “apprentice”. Despite this, none of the masters/mechanics who go around saying “this trade isn't valued anymore, we can't find apprentices to train” are actually hiring anyone to train. Does anyone know a reliable repair shop or authorized service center on the European side of Istanbul that does its work properly? My main goal is for the work done at the place I join to be done properly — because in some shops in the industrial district, even a spark plug can get tightened with an impact gun.
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2 repliesI'm going through the same situation. I'm studying mechanical engineering, and thanks to a few connections I was able to get into two places; before that I couldn't get in anywhere on my own effort. I want to focus on engines and mechanics, but these are just tough situations.
Translated from TurkishI really experienced what you're saying in the best way, right down to the marrow of my bones. During my internship period I went around to tons of places; none of them took me. I could only get into one place through a connection, and once I graduated, that place didn't take me on either. I hope I never again see a mechanic saying here and there "this profession isn't liked, kids/young people aren't drawn to it." There's nothing left I haven't done, no one I haven't messaged, just to find a job, to get in somewhere; it's still the same, still the same. I guess I won't be able to do this profession. I don't have any hope left anymore...
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