Congratulations and thank you for your service. My son in law was recently honorably discharged from the USMC after 9 years of service. He was last stationed at Miramar and they live in Oceanside.
A couple of realities: The average Master Porsche Tech in SoCal makes about $45k/yr. This means that 1/2 make more and 1/2 make less. Very few make over $60k unless they work 60 hr weeks. With your degree and experience you should be able to make a lot more $$ in a business environment instead of turning wrenches. Find a business that suits your personality and talents and get established.
Your local PCA is a great way to make contacts with existing business owners who manage commercial real estate, operate successful machine shop and fabrication facilities, build rockets, fabricate F-1 parts, supply medical equipment to hospitals and on and on. These are often the most successful business leaders in the area. Time to make some new friends?
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