Was thinking about this thread for a while... Relocation... Most areas of this country could be good for a tuner technician. Economically speaking, if the economy is good for most people, it'll probably be pretty comparable for the tuner/tech. Population density might be a possible indicator of the amount of work to be had in a particular geographic area. Whether there's a lot of techs or just a few, if you're good at what you do and there is a sufficient populace to support you, then you should do fine. If you like big cities, so much the better 'cause that's where the people are, at least in greater numbers per square mile. If you're attached to the countryside, you might have a harder time making it as a tuner/tech. Your service area may end up being pretty stretched out trying to get to that "sufficient populace". But, here's another alternative... This is the 21st century! Motor freight, UPS, Fed Ex, etc., travel nation wide. If you like shop work, there's not much that can't be shipped! (including whole pianos!) Yes, it adds an expense, but if you're out in the 'boonies', you're other expenses will probably be lower too. My advice is: Find a place you'd like to be and go there. It may be unique in some way, and every situation will be different. But regardless of where you go, where there's a will, there's a way. (How's that for a pep talk? I think I needed it myself!) Back to work... Brian T. ===== Brian Trout Grand Restorations 3090 Gause Blvd., #202 Slidell, LA 70461 985-649-2700 GrandRestorations@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make a great connection at Yahoo! Personals. http://personals.yahoo.com
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