This segment of “The Career Guy” is with Ron Salahub. Ron is a certified journeyman automotive and heavy-duty mechanic. Also, he has an array of other credentials including a natural gas engine certification and an Alison Transmission designation. In this interview, Ron takes us through his exciting and rewarding career in the mechanical industry. He talks about how he got into being a mechanic by working in a local gas station, which evolved into an apprenticeship eventually acquiring his journeyman in automotives. In doing so Ron provides a wealth of information on how apprenticeships work in the trades. Also, there is a fruitful discussion on how the automotive industry has changed and the direction that it may be headed. With the changes that were and are still happening in the automotive sector, Ron explains how he took his mechanical experience into the oil field industry. He provides a good illustration of how he went about making this transition, and how developed his expertise in this industry eventually leading him into a management role. In this section of the interview, the listener will learn what working in the petroleum sector as a mechanic is like, highlighting the pros and cons. To further his career Ron explains how he obtained his journeyman designation as a heavy-duty mechanic. As with the automotive section, the process for the apprenticeship is discussed highlighting the similarities and differences between automotive and heavy-duty that Ron experienced, there is a real eye-opener in this section. This interview will provide the listener with what it is like to have a career as a mechanic, in various industries with a focus on the automotive, oil field, and heavy-duty sectors. However, there are some real surprises as this discussion does also include the many other industries that need mechanics which is furnished by Ron’s vast experiences. Anyone interested in pursuing the trades will also benefit from this episode as to how apprenticeships work not to mention longevity and safety in the work area are talked about as well. There is some history regarding cars and some points that may make consumers more aware when getting their vehicles serviced. And above all this episode demonstrates how someone can move their career both laterally and horizontally which is truly motivational and inspiring.