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