That sucks. The shop I work at has 6 mechanics. 3 of us are 58, one is early 40's, one is mid 30's, and one early 20's. All are very good mechanics. We are paid quite well and get a bonus. We are nearly treated like rockstars by our manager, he likes to brag about our experience to customers. If we need anything to make our job easier all we have to do is ask. I can't imagine liking my work and coworkers any more.