Cars have been a lifelong passion for me. Cars and music. So while i near the arse end of my schooling career (or the top end, which ever way you want to look at it) im thinking of i want to do after school. Its ESSENTIAL for me to do something i enjoy with a passion as i'm not sure i could survive in an enviroment like school where the only thing i look forward to is the end of the day cause i figure if i love it, ill be motivated to do it. I've got two thoughts; study audio engineering or electronic music production at a place like SAE in melbourne or go through TAFE or apprenticeships and find my way into the automotive industry.
Im trying to be realistic, so no being the next Valentino Balboni or a blogger for speedhunters. So i have a few questions for those that may be already in the industrie.
I've heard 'don't mix your hobbies with proffesions'. Do you guys struggle with stress and find your self not wanting to be near a car anymore?
How strong do you think the automotive industrie as we know it will be in the future due to economic and enviromental circumstances? (not sure plugging in a bigger battery or amplifier into an electric honda will be as appealing as putting a bigger turbo on a 2.6 litre RB.)
What options career wise are around in the aftermarket industrie?
Thanks in advance to all your help. Sorry for the essay.