Greetings all,

I'll be brief. Pls pardon any typos, am not good in writing.


Like the topic implies, I'm confused on which to learn between Auto repair and Content writing.


I'll be turning 22 this month and am yet to enter the university due to lack of funds. With the help of God, it's been my mum alone catering for I and my little sis(She'll be 15 this year) since my dad left some 12 years ago.

So, recently I've decided to acquire a skill Auto repair commonly known as Mechanic cum Generator repair if time permits. I really want to acquire the both skills, but the problem is that most people don't like the idea of the former whenever I let them know my intention. Some are saying it's very hard to learn and would take me a long time(minimum of 4 yrs) to know my onions, while others are saying that I'll be very dark a few months along the line being that am light skinned, but none of these seems to deter me a bit. I love the idea of going under to fix cars. I've thought of every other skill, but non interests me like mechanic. �

Secondly, I see people on this forum advising young fellows to learn online skills for financial freedom and I think I have a thing for writing, I seriously want to write on Amazon KDP, but I don't think I can make a good writer because I can't really express myself through writing or tell a story the way it happened, the little I learned was from here. I see there are a lot of bosses in the field(My regards to ILegendd, HeloisHay, ladywriter and the rest).

TBH, I have lots of interesting stories which I think will sell in the KDP space, but I don't really know how to go about it. I'm afraid I will flop in the writing field, but also strongly believe I can get better in a short while.


So this makes me to ask, Pls which should I choose between online(Content writing) and offline(Auto repair) skill? And kindly give your reason. I'll be reading from the comments. Thanks.


I'll be elated if the mods can help move this thread to FP.

Both are good skills to acquire and nurture. However, I would recommend you choose content writing and KDP self-publishing. You don’t need to be a sage or have a wild imagination to make a living with content writing. Focus on non-fiction writing, where you can write “how-to” books. Provided you do good research before writing on a topic, you’ll be fine.

Additionally, you can offer your content writing skills for hire on Fiverr and Upwork. If you’re exceptionally gifted at multitasking, you can pair the content writing with the auto-repair training, where you learn auto repair during the day and write at night. However, nothing brings good results or turns fortunes for the better as fast as focus. Good luck!

Just go for both.

Go reason content writing na sure bet.

04March22:

Like the topic implies, I'm confused on which to learn between Auto repair and Content writing.
I'll be turning 22 this month and am yet to enter the university due to lack of funds. With the help of God, it's been my mum alone catering for I and my little sis(She'll be 15 this year) since my dad left some 12 years ago.

So, recently I've decided to acquire a skill Auto repair commonly known as Mechanic cum Generator repair if time permits. I really want to acquire the both skills, but the problem is that most people don't like the idea of the former whenever I let them know my intention. Some are saying it's very hard to learn and would take me a long time(minimum of 4 yrs) to know my onions, while others are saying that I'll be very dark a few months along the line being that am light skinned, but none of these seems to deter me a bit. I love the idea of going under to fix cars. I've thought of every other skill, but non interests me like mechanic. �

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Go for both then. Stop worrying about what other people say or think and do what you want to do.

Lordswazz:
Both are good skills to acquire and nurture. However, I would recommend you choose content writing and KDP self-publishing. You don’t need to be a sage or have a wild imagination to make a living with content writing. Focus on non-fiction writing, where you can write “how-to” books. Provided you do good research before writing on a topic, you’ll be fine.

Additionally, you can offer your content writing skills for hire on Fiverr and Upwork. If you’re exceptionally gifted at multitasking, you can pair the content writing with the auto-repair training, where you learn auto repair during the day and write at night. However, nothing brings good results or turns fortunes for the better as fast as focus. Good luck!

Pls do you think this is achievable?

Lordswazz:
Both are good skills to acquire and nurture. However, I would recommend you choose content writing and KDP self-publishing. You don’t need to be a sage or have a wild imagination to make a living with content writing. Focus on non-fiction writing, where you can write “how-to” books. Provided you do good research before writing on a topic, you’ll be fine.

Additionally, you can offer your content writing skills for hire on Fiverr and Upwork. If you’re exceptionally gifted at multitasking, you can pair the content writing with the auto-repair training, where you learn auto repair during the day and write at night. However, nothing brings good results or turns fortunes for the better as fast as focus. Good luck!

Good morning,
Please I have interest in Copywriting and content creation.
I would be grateful if you could put me through or refer me to someone who could put me through.
Thanks

LikeAking:
Just go for both.

Pls why do you say so?

04March22:


Pls do you think this is achievable?

Maybe, but not advisable. Whatever you're doing in life, being focused on that thing solely is key to being successful at it.

Lordswazz:


Maybe, but not advisable. Whatever you're doing in life, being focused on that thing solely is key to being successful at it.

Thanks a lot.

Go for content writing. I am telling you as a former mechanic. Nigerians don't have Shishi. Focus on the technical writing niche.

tensazangetsu20:
Go for content writing. I am telling you as a former mechanic. Nigerians don't have Shishi. Focus on the technical writing niche.

Co-sign as a former mechanic.

emmyN:


Co-sign as a former mechanic.

You used to be a mechanic too.

tensazangetsu20:


You used to be a mechanic too.

Yeah, I was. I didn't stay for too long though. As someone already told the OP, it takes a lot to break even. Maybe it was those I worked with, but I just couldn't put up with having underhand dealings just to augment one's income. It's common in these parts.

emmyN:


Yeah, I was. I didn't stay for too long though. As someone already told the OP, it takes a lot to break even. Maybe it was those I worked with, but I just couldn't put up with having underhand dealings just to augment one's income. It's common in these parts.

Yeah the money in mechanic work is to repair big men's rides like the expensive BMW's and Mercedes but very few people own it and most won't trust a newbie to handle their cars despite how professional you might appear. As for the regular corollas and camrys and the rest of the crappy shit cars in Nigeria you are competing with roadside mechanics which many Nigerians will use over you. How many Nigerians will pay you 5k for an oil change when a roadside mechanic will do it for 500 naira but the big guys can pay you 100k for the same thing but they are so few.

Op avoid mechanic work and follow content writing except you are learning mechanic to leave Nigeria. Go to your street and look at all the mechanics and see their standard of living. It's hand to mouth o.

emmyN:


Co-sign as a former mechanic.

tensazangetsu20:
Go for content writing. I am telling you as a former mechanic. Nigerians don't have Shishi. Focus on the technical writing niche.

Noted. But pls what do you mean at the bolded?

iLegendd:

Good morning, Sir. I'm happy to see you here.

Pls what advice do you have for me in regards to the writing niche.. your suggestion would be highly appreciated.

I look forward to your response.

04March22:


Noted. But pls what do you mean at the bolded?

Technical writing is a branch of content writing that focuses on tech. A lot of startups are looking to hire technical writers. If you are tech-savvy and can write well, it's a great field with a ton of prospects.

tensazangetsu20:


Technical writing is a branch of content writing that focuses on tech. A lot of startups are looking to hire technical writers. If you are tech-savvy and can write well, it's a great field with a ton of prospects.

Ok. Thanks for the explanation. But please how can I master the art.. like is there a go-to place for it? Blog or forum?

One more question, are you into it? If no, what field do you specialize in? (Pls don't get pissed off by my questions).

04March22:


Good morning, Sir. I'm happy to see you here.

Pls what advice do you have for me in regards to the writing niche.. your suggestion would be highly appreciated.

I look forward to your response.

I did, but it's been deleted after 24 hours. Anyway, go with one of the answers above.

All the best.

iLegendd:
I did, but it's been deleted after 24 hours. Anyway, go with one of the answers above.

All the best.

Pls I didn't get to see it.. I know your opinion can really help a lot. Pls consider dropping it again, Sir.

I'm patiently waiting for it..

What is content writing and how can one become a content writer?

Hmmm

One major fear hindering some people from forging ahead is the concern - "What if it doesn't work?"

If it doesn't work, then it didn't work. You won't die.

I spent my school fees from 200L to 400L to run ads. They didn't work but I learnt from them & eventually figured it out.

Make research and follow your spirit

04March22:
Greetings all,

I'll be brief. Pls pardon any typos, am not good in writing.


Like the topic implies, I'm confused on which to learn between Auto repair and Content writing.


I'll be turning 22 this month and am yet to enter the university due to lack of funds. With the help of God, it's been my mum alone catering for I and my little sis(She'll be 15 this year) since my dad left some 12 years ago.

So, recently I've decided to acquire a skill Auto repair commonly known as Mechanic cum Generator repair if time permits. I really want to acquire the both skills, but the problem is that most people don't like the idea of the former whenever I let them know my intention. Some are saying it's very hard to learn and would take me a long time(minimum of 4 yrs) to know my onions, while others are saying that I'll be very dark a few months along the line being that am light skinned, but none of these seems to deter me a bit. I love the idea of going under to fix cars. I've thought of every other skill, but non interests me like mechanic. �

Secondly, I see people on this forum advising young fellows to learn online skills for financial freedom and I think I have a thing for writing, I seriously want to write on Amazon KDP, but I don't think I can make a good writer because I can't really express myself through writing or tell a story the way it happened, the little I learned was from here. I see there are a lot of bosses in the field(My regards to ILegendd, HeloisHay, ladywriter and the rest).

TBH, I have lots of interesting stories which I think will sell in the KDP space, but I don't really know how to go about it. I'm afraid I will flop in the writing field, but also strongly believe I can get better in a short while.


So this makes me to ask, Pls which should I choose between online(Content writing) and offline(Auto repair) skill? And kindly give your reason. I'll be reading from the comments. Thanks.


I'll be elated if the mods can help move this thread to FP.

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