Getting Adjusted

So I've been with my new contractor for almost 2 months now and it definitely is a different experience. This week has kind of been the lows of my experience thus far. Today after driving to about 50 miles to Quanico marine base we worked about 2 hours only to find out rain was going to prevent us from being able to work the rest of the day. So we spent more time traveling to and from work than we actually spent working which was definitely an unexpected pay cut. This is my second experience with rain causing a pay cut which is beginning to make me not to fond of working outside. Not that I mind the actual work but the rain doesn't stop the bills from coming. Another thing I've really had to adjust to is getting used to different peoples work methods. It seems like a lot of older mechanics have the mentality that all "helpers" were created equal and won't really let you exercise some of your abilities. Now I know there is a lot in this trade I still have to learn but at the same time I feel given the opportunity I am very productive. When a mechanic tries to turn me into just a tool passer my mind begins to go numb and I lose motivation. Don't get me wrong I don't mind taking a backseat when working with something new I might not be unfamiliar with, or working with someone on the same task together. But when there's ways I know I can be productive and I'm prevented from doing so because of someone's preconceived doubt in my abilities I can't help but to feel a bit salty. I'm hoping things change a little more for the better, but I know you have to take the good with the bad.