"Honestly, choosing to become an instrument technician has been the most difficult thing I've ever tackled. In the beginning, it seemed so time-consuming to try and learn so many different types of instruments. Not only did I have to know about them and what they did, but I also had to figure out how to fix them! There's definitely a reason why you spend up to 7 years as an apprentice--so that you can gain experience in all aspects of the job. There is also a lot of advice out there as to whether you should go to a technical college, get different types of certifications, or go straight to on-the-job training. I don't think any one person does it the same, but it's a long route regardless. I'm very glad that I put in the work to get to where I am today."