By Steve McLinden
Shifting career gears was an act of self-preservation for Desiree Hill of Covington, Ga.
Unhappy with painful three-hour commutes, seemingly endless work hours, and the burnout of an oncology ward in her medical-assistant position at Northside Hospital Duluth (Georgia), Desiree Hill realized she needed a job that kept her closer to home and kids. Already a self-taught weekend/evening car flipper — someone who buys, repairs, and resells vehicles — she looked no further than her avocation to find her vocation.…



