So where to next?

[Sizey]

Hey guys,

Wondering if anyone has any suggestions about where I should venture next as I am stumped for ideas. I am currently a second year apprentice mechanic and have had some major back problems of late. It is not due to incorrect work habits etc, just due to pre exhisting injuries and the fact that my body just may not be cut out for this sort of work.

I have been off of work for a week now and have been to both ciro and physio and they have both quite bluntly said the same thing. If you do not want to do further damage, leave the trade. I am seriously considering it as this week has left me unable to work either of my two jobs therefore seriously lacking cash. I know I push myself to the limits for money however at the age of nineteen, I should not have already reached them.

Anyway I am seriously considering leaving the trade as these injuries are on the way to doing me some serious damage. However I was planning on starting my own business later this year when the car goes back on the road as a mobile guy doing small mech and electrical jobs but that wont happen now either.

I still want to stay in the industry and want to have alot of money and am willing to work for it. I have finished school therefore having a SACE (equivalent to any VCE or yr12 completion cert) but no other qualifications as my apprenticeship would have been a qualification under my belt.

Any suggestions?

Regards
Tom