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Detroit - A Bright Future?

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#1
Jharii
Jul 06, 2011 13:14:05 www.nytimes.com/2011/07/03/fashion/the-y...

One of the most interesting things about this article is that it is a NY Times article... It appears someone paid a visit, but more importantly, paid attention.

#2
Cpt_Micha
Jul 06, 2011 13:33:16 I have every confidence that Detroit is going to rise from it's broken state. Anytime you start bringing in young, educated people you're going to have a revitalization. There's alot of opportunity in Detroit when you stop and think about it. I'd probably move out that way myself, if I could deal with the waking nightmare of watching my beautiful car rust away infront of me, my best efforts to stop it be damned.

Which is why honestly I'm more worried about western nc in general. The average age of a resident around here is sky rocketing, and the younger crowd is leaving in droves. This is a place you go, to die.
#3
Jharii
Jul 06, 2011 13:42:49 Well, we've finally got a mayor in place that is not corrupt and he's ousting corrupt city council members. All of this is only a start, of course. There's a long road ahead.

And Micha, the one thing you can be assured of... there are VERY talented mechanics and body shops in Detroit. A garage helps, too. ;)
#4
Cpt_Micha
Jul 06, 2011 13:46:02 what is this garage you speak of? Is that that mythical temple on the side a home where one can work in safety from the weather on their automobile?

I've been thinking about moving away from home more and more lately. I really should save for techinical training first, so that I can say I have the shiny piece of paper that says I'm as qualified as I am to work on cars first though right?
#5
Jharii
Jul 06, 2011 14:55:03
what is this garage you speak of? Is that that mythical temple on the side a home where one can work in safety from the weather on their automobile?

Aye. The automobile shrine, if you will. Some house one vehicle. Some multiple. Some are converted to man-caves. Some contain all the utilities required to service and worship automotbiles as they deserve.

I've been thinking about moving away from home more and more lately. I really should save for techinical training first, so that I can say I have the shiny piece of paper that says I'm as qualified as I am to work on cars first though right?

If you are going to be a certified mechanic, I would have to assume so. It's not my field, though, so I really couldn't say for sure. I did recently see a sign posted up that read Mechanic Wanted outside of an auto mechanic shop, which would indicate that there may be others.

#6
zombie_babies
Jul 06, 2011 14:56:47 If you wanna work in a reputable shop or for a dealer (not the same thing ;)) you need to be ASE certified.
#7
Cpt_Micha
Jul 06, 2011 15:03:58 Yep. The sad thing is I've seen what passes for quality workmanship in some ASE certified only shops. You wouldn't catch me doing such piss poor work, drunk, and running on 2 hours of sleep for the week.
#8
zombie_babies
Jul 06, 2011 15:22:56 Yeah, it's not a 100% guarantee of a good mechanic but it is something. It means the guy took some time out of his life to get certified and that sometimes means he's a guy that takes things seriously. Sometimes.
#9
MechaPilot
Jul 06, 2011 22:55:43
what is this garage you speak of? Is that that mythical temple on the side a home where one can work in safety from the weather on their automobile?

Aye. The automobile shrine, if you will. Some house one vehicle. Some multiple. Some are converted to man-caves. Some contain all the utilities required to service and worship automotbiles as they deserve.

Lol. I thought you meant garage as in "meeting" corrupt city counil leaders in a garage in Chicago.

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#1 Jharii Jul 06, 2011 13:14:05	www.nytimes.com/2011/07/03/fashion/the-y... One of the most interesting things about this article is that it is a NY Times article... It appears someone paid a visit, but more importantly, paid attention.
#2 Cpt_Micha Jul 06, 2011 13:33:16	I have every confidence that Detroit is going to rise from it's broken state. Anytime you start bringing in young, educated people you're going to have a revitalization. There's alot of opportunity in Detroit when you stop and think about it. I'd probably move out that way myself, if I could deal with the waking nightmare of watching my beautiful car rust away infront of me, my best efforts to stop it be damned. Which is why honestly I'm more worried about western nc in general. The average age of a resident around here is sky rocketing, and the younger crowd is leaving in droves. This is a place you go, to die.
#3 Jharii Jul 06, 2011 13:42:49	Well, we've finally got a mayor in place that is not corrupt and he's ousting corrupt city council members. All of this is only a start, of course. There's a long road ahead. And Micha, the one thing you can be assured of... there are VERY talented mechanics and body shops in Detroit. A garage helps, too. ;)
#4 Cpt_Micha Jul 06, 2011 13:46:02	what is this garage you speak of? Is that that mythical temple on the side a home where one can work in safety from the weather on their automobile? I've been thinking about moving away from home more and more lately. I really should save for techinical training first, so that I can say I have the shiny piece of paper that says I'm as qualified as I am to work on cars first though right?
#5 Jharii Jul 06, 2011 14:55:03	what is this garage you speak of? Is that that mythical temple on the side a home where one can work in safety from the weather on their automobile? Aye. The automobile shrine, if you will. Some house one vehicle. Some multiple. Some are converted to man-caves. Some contain all the utilities required to service and worship automotbiles as they deserve. I've been thinking about moving away from home more and more lately. I really should save for techinical training first, so that I can say I have the shiny piece of paper that says I'm as qualified as I am to work on cars first though right? If you are going to be a certified mechanic, I would have to assume so. It's not my field, though, so I really couldn't say for sure. I did recently see a sign posted up that read Mechanic Wanted outside of an auto mechanic shop, which would indicate that there may be others.
#6 zombie_babies Jul 06, 2011 14:56:47	If you wanna work in a reputable shop or for a dealer (not the same thing ;)) you need to be ASE certified.
#7 Cpt_Micha Jul 06, 2011 15:03:58	Yep. The sad thing is I've seen what passes for quality workmanship in some ASE certified only shops. You wouldn't catch me doing such piss poor work, drunk, and running on 2 hours of sleep for the week.
#8 zombie_babies Jul 06, 2011 15:22:56	Yeah, it's not a 100% guarantee of a good mechanic but it is something. It means the guy took some time out of his life to get certified and that sometimes means he's a guy that takes things seriously. Sometimes.
#9 MechaPilot Jul 06, 2011 22:55:43	what is this garage you speak of? Is that that mythical temple on the side a home where one can work in safety from the weather on their automobile? Aye. The automobile shrine, if you will. Some house one vehicle. Some multiple. Some are converted to man-caves. Some contain all the utilities required to service and worship automotbiles as they deserve. Lol. I thought you meant garage as in "meeting" corrupt city counil leaders in a garage in Chicago.