[Alex29022]

All my life I have been surrounded by auto mechanics and handymen in general, and I have been asked, told and pushed to become one for as long as I can remember. My uncle is the penultimate “grease monkey.” He is, in short, disgusting. None of his work has any quality, he does not take care of his hygiene and he has no social life. If you ever saw the Western Union commercial with the stereotypical grease monkey, he’s it and more. He is filthy, his hair is rarely washed or cut, it looks like his jaw will fall off and he is inarticulate. He does not work as a professional garage mechanic; he would never be hired. Another auto enthusiast I know, who also is not a professional auto mechanic, has destroyed his marriage by spending all his time on cars.

Sure, you deserve to be treated like a professional businessman, like any other. But as long as there are “enthusiasts” who can’t do quality work, wouldn’t be hired by you or your employers and leave such a shocking, terrible impression on people, you will have to work ever harder to get respect.

A lot of people you meet would probably guess that your house/apartment is full of auto parts and that you go home a mess. I would. You should make it clear that: a) You are a professional who cares about cleanliness and a home/family life; and b) “Enthusiasts” who produce shoddy work represent the opposite of professionals and give them a bad name.

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Name : Alex29022, Gender : M, Sexual Orientation : Straight, Race : White/Caucasian, Age : 24, City : Toronto, Ontario, State : NA, Country : Canada, Education level : 4 Years of College, Social class : Lower class, 

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