12 years as a painter cant find any one that will hire me.
Been working in a small shop ran by my dad. Didnt know anything when I first started, began painting about 6 months after opening.
Learned a lot of how to do things the right way on my own through books and just researching. Started doing body work and 99% of the prep work as well. I practically run the shop at this point but my Pops handles the money side of everything.
He kinda just fucks around all day and has been since I became the workhorse about 4-5 years ago.
Im not happy about where we are headed and Im working on salary right now and he gives me a little extra cash on the side. All in all i get anywhere from around 23-27 an hour.
Depending on how much work there is I can get about 4-5 cars done a day and thats doing the filler work and all the blocking, taping, and priming.
For the last 3 months ive been putting apps in expecting with my experience to get some kind of offer but I have gotten nothing but rejection.
Does anyone have any advice on what they would do in my situation?