pnichols wrote:
For example, there's probably very few folks on the planet that individually over their lifetime can mult-task as: An astrophysicist, a molecular biologist, a brain surgeon, a 100+ MPH baseball pitcher, and a Ferrari master mechanic. The reason being that each of these "tasks" is so complex..
"Few" I agree, but having tour of NASA recently, one of new recruited astronauts was Navy Seal with XX combat missions on his resume.
Then he's got engineering degree in mechanics (?), that was not enough for him and he went back to school to get doctor diploma.
He is in his 30's.
I am old-school mechanic and for me "auto technician" is a guy who works on keyboard and needs VIN to tell M6x20 from M8 x30 bolts.
When was last time you have seen technician rebuilding water pump, or starter?
Even replacing $10-20 alternator brushes becomes a problem as all technicians will force you to spend $500-1000 for new alternator.