Basically everything worth doing is worth investing in, plus every investment is a gamble to some extent. That is what my mom typically said to me, which sounded counterintuitive back then but with age makes plenty of sense. Nothing is self-explanatory, so you need to invest time, effort, plus perhaps even money to cultivate a project into something that means something to you… At the same time, there are no guarantees in life, so just because you go ahead and invest in something doesn’t mean it will be worth the investment. There is typically a pretty good chance of failure, so I am hoping plus praying that my investment into getting my HVAC machine certification wasn’t a waste of resources. Getting certified for heating plus cooling machine repair is much more cost effective than going to a 4 year college, plus allows you to get a decent task almost immediately. I did have to spend money for the classes, text books, the HVAC training manuals, plus even a fee to take the actual exam. I also invested plenty of effort plus mental focus into studying everything I could about heating plus cooling machines. I didn’t study all that time just to pass a test, I wanted to learn these things, because I want to transition this knowledge into a work position in the HVAC machine industry. This is a truly exciting time in the industry, as it continues to grow rapidly, plus they are seeking a new wave of female HVAC machine workers plus scientists to diversify the field. The HVAC industry has traditionally been a man’s game, but myself and others plus our generation are going to change everything.