Trying to find a job as a mechanic in the Chicago area had been difficult for James Bond, who has been tinkering with cars since he performed his first oil change at the age of 8.

While he was on vacation visiting his parents in Bowling Green, they encouraged him to apply for a job at the local Tech Tune. Within a day or two of filling out the application, Bond had a new job and a new place to live. In Indiana, about 30 miles outside of Chicago, he had lived on his own for 12 years; he had a career and an established life.

Now he has a room in his parents’ house, and most of his belongings are in storage.

“I love my parents, but I love them more when I have a buffer zone,” Bond said. Bond has been saving to get his own place and said he hopes to move out within the next three months.

Sarah Dudik is a junior photojournalism major from Washington, Pa. Reach her at sarah.dudik@wku.edu.