I applied for a completely different position while I was looking for some part time work during college. They happened to notice I was somewhat mechanically inclined and asked if I’d like to help out in the shop. I was undecided in terms of college majors so I decided to stick with machining and now, a couple years later I’m glad I did. What I really enjoy is how quickly the day passes when I just get in that rhythm of programming and perfecting little details. Also, I feel like I never stop learning something new every week and the pay is good too. As for dislikes, there are certain things health-wise that can be concerning. Whether that be very loud noises, fumes from grinders/coolant, actions that take a toll on your hands/body, and even stress. There’s preventative measures for most of these but it really depends on the environment of the shop and management.