So, I live near Toronto, Ontario, Canada and I have been thinking of getting a job as an auto mechanic and I saw that my local college has an Automotive Technician program available with a co-op option.

It is also important to note that Canada is now in a bad recession (and not really because of Trump’s tariffs, but rather the very high taxes, regulations, and lots of wasteful government spending). However, I did hear that the automotive mechanic trade is pretty recession-proof (because people will still need their cars fixed even in a recession and will be less likely to buy a new car).

I just thought that taking the Automotive Technician would really improve my chances of getting into the trade because I just don’t have any previous work experience. I also live in an area where the unemployment rate is amongst the highest in my province.

  • BCsven@lemmy.ca
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    13 hours ago

    Taxes aren’t very high, what are you onabout? Mine have gone down over the years. Regulations keep people and the environment healthy, which saves people and the government money. You’ve been watching too much YouTube algorithm.

    As for a recession proof job I don’t know if cars is it. When times are good people will spend money on car repair, when things are bad they will skip maintenance or DIY it, in order to pay rent or eat