Making a career change to HVAC
I enrolled in an HVAC training program to earn the appropriate certifications.
When I was growing up, everyone made it seem like college was the only option. Even though I wasn’t passionate about school, I went to college because I felt like I had to. I got a generic business degree because I could not decide on a major. After a few years of working in an office, I knew that it wasn’t the right path for me. I was burning out and I still had so many years of work ahead of me. After some reconsideration, I realized that I would do better with a hands on job. A buddy of mine works as an HVAC technician and he let me shadow him. I was very interested in the mental work that goes into detecting a problem with a heating or cooling unit. Additionally, I like that you got to actually fix the problem and engage with something hands on. I took a leap of faith and quit my job. I enrolled in an HVAC training program to earn the appropriate certifications. I was able to start working with my buddy within a few months. I figure down the road, maybe I can use my business degree to start my own heating and cooling company. It feels so good to have a career path that I am actually passionate about. I am so glad I took a leap of faith and entered the heating and cooling industry.