A new profession

I know some who frequent this group have moved away from brownwares (TVs specifically) and I am looking for a bit of advice.

I am getting sick of fighting the TV manufacturers. It doesn't light my shorts anymore. I am sick of the whole thing.

What kind of job could I get into, and learn well, with my extensive TV and RPTV experience ? I do have certain limitations though, and I will iterate them here. ___

I can't climb all that much, perhaps ten feet to the top of some big machine. ___

I am uninsurable driving due to a misspent youth. I can get to work, just do not expect me to drive. I can, but I would not rather do it anyway, I have terrible sense of direction. ___

I would like second shift if I can get it, but I am not holding my breath. Second shift jibes with my personal life's schedult much better, third is even better, but I can adapt. ___

I do not want to relocate from the Cleveland, Ohio area. I can but there is alot of crap involved in moving. ________________________________________________

On the other hand, I can not only service electronic equipment, I can design and build it. I have built a few specialised test fixtures and such, as well as some gnarly amplifiers in my younger days.

I have a very unique angle on things, especially problem solving. I think omnidirectionally. If on an engineering team I believe my input would be valuable despite my lack of formal training.

I have modified alot of sets, and each one was safe and reliable. Some of the things I have done would put hair on your chest, curl it, and then take it off. But I never compromise safety. Well, not now. In my younger days I did do some stupid things.

I want to do something other than fix TVs, I don't even really want to get into light engines or the newer technologies. I want out. I want to work on things that CAN be fixed, or be a part of designing them.

Starting my own business IS an option, but to what end ? What should this business do ?

Or, what kind of job should I look for ?

I need to make at least $2,500 a month to make ends meet, if the job is full time I am not working for that amount. I would work full time for about $3,000 a month though.

So, what are my options ?

I know this is a tall order, but I can do things that very very few can do. I could probably make a company succeed even in brownwares as a service manager, but I would really like to look at something other then TVs all day. I am just sick of it.

Any ideas ?

JURB

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I once needed a break from consumer electronics and went and did biomedical for awhile. Lots of your skills are transferable and there are usually health insurance benefits. Most biomed types have no ability to troubleshoot to component level. Your ability would be a boon to a biomed lab.

Mark Z.

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Mark D. Zacharias

snipped-for-privacy@aol.com wrote: > I know some who frequent this group have moved away from brownwares > (TVs specifically) and I am looking for a bit of advice. >

I made the jump from consumer repair to broadcast engineering in 1976. We have digital and analog VTRs, std def and hi def monitors and all the 'glue' equipment to tie it together. It's still mostly fun.

TV stations, post production an duplication facilities would be good bets. Radio stations and recording studios are good too.

GG

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stratus46

When the tv repair business went to crap in this area 6 years ago, I went to work for a local university at their tv studio. Over time I branched out into distance learning and into managing video streaming servers for on-line classes. You might want to check for such openings in your area. The work is far more satisfying than consumer electronics servicing. Chuck

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Chuck

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