They Train You to Stay Broke

The industry loves to sell techs on training. “Level up,” they say. “Get certified. Build your value.” But out here in the real world? The more you train, the more shit work you get—and the less money you actually make.

Shops don’t care what you know. They care how fast you can make them money. And once you’re certified, all you get is harder jobs, worse hours, and no support.

We’re talking about the lie behind training, the managers pushing the dream, and the managers who use your skills without ever paying for them. You’re not crazy. You’re just stuck in a system that was never built to reward you.