Careers in the auto industry, I got questions Options

[hioctane]

I'm currently taking business classes because I want to major in business and some day have my own business. I think the classes are boring,so I'm thinking about getting into the car field, but I'm sure if I really want to. I'm a college student and I don't know where to go with my life. please help me

Is anyone here going to a car school to learn about cars?

What do you think of car schools like sequioa institute ?

What's a good career in the auto industry?

If you already have a job in the auto industry, how do you like it so far?

What's the average pay for a job in the auto field?

Do you guys do a lot of labor?

thanks in advance =)

[CelicaQT]

I can tell you right now, that the economy still isn't stable enough in the auto industry. I work as a Contract worker through Modern Engineering and work on location in GM in the design center and it's not looking too good for us "hired help" workers. We're expecting another layoff the end of this year.

What I suggest to those of you that are considering this field to get your Bachelors Degree in an Engineering Field (mechanical, electrical, etc) because that's what they're mainly looking for. Is people with degrees. With out on you're more prone to getting the screwed down the road.

I went to college right after high school (1997) and was fortunate to land in a co-op program (1999) and got hired to work in the auto industry. I aquired my Associates Degree in Vehicle Design with an intent to transfer to Central Michigan Univ. to complete the Bachelors Degree in Vehicle Design. Only to hear that as I was finished with my Assoc. they told everyone that that degree was useless and to get your Engineering degree. I'm amazed I've lasted through 4 yrs of these layoffs.

How do I like it so far? Well it's an awesome experience. I get to work on future products, from designing to updating parts. It's a fun job until they give you a 7% paycut and no increase. You bust your a** and it gets you no where in this industry. It's all politics in the "BIG 3". Until you get hired in Direct, plan on being screwed by "the man". If manage to get into a Supplier that's a different story. You are most likely going to be taken care of. With overtime, pay increases, etc.

But without experience you wont get hired. Just some advice.

Hope this makes sense....

Christee