Is diesel mechanic a good profession to join? Age 30.....?

I don't know.

ALL mechanics Ive seen have babies somewhere at home.

I actually have some state vocational training which evolved into self tuning of points based small block engines and other things related to them of the early 70's era muscle cars. I might have gone into rebuilding engines which was my core taught. I did three engines in state school. Two ran. One was excessively worn and out of spec too far to maintain compression. (Pistons slapped back and forth about half a inch into the block.)

 

Early in your career you may have to choose a shift that interferes with a family pattern that you are used too. I worked afternoons for a stint and busted my arse until a days shift freed up. Be creative with your time with the family and readjust. We traded evening dinners for weekend breakfasts together. The time apart sucked but we made it work. Make sure it works for you and you'll be fine.

Odd shifts should always receive extra compensation opposed to the 8 to 5. A bonus is the industry almost never makes 2nd or 3rd shifters work weekends. If they do...look elsewhere cuz something is wrong with management.

 

I don't think I've ever worked Mon-Fri in this job. Worked every other shift you could dream up. 10x4, 14x7, 14x14, 7x7, 18x3. All 12-14 hour days.

 

I usually speak with my two mechanics early monday before I load them with more work. I accomodate their needs when possible. So they do not get tired and lose motivation to go do good work.