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101lifts2 · 01-24-2010, 08:04 PM

What are you doing now and why wouldn't you stay with that job?

What is this job that you haven't yet worked?

How old are you?

Powersports right now sucks. Don't go into the industry now, because you could very well be laid off with a few months.

Fleck750 · 01-24-2010, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by goof2

That being the case I wouldn't think there would be the schedule issues (working all weekends, holidays, etc.) would exist like they do working for a dealership. Apply for it. There isn't any downside.

What he said.

azoomm · 01-24-2010, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

I can still see some weekend work with media releases and such, but nothing excessive.
The more I look at it the more I like the description.

Anyone wanna tweak my resume for me?

Does it say anything about industry shows, or dealer involvement? If so, that can include more than weekends...

Fleck750 · 01-24-2010, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Does it say anything about industry shows, or dealer involvement? If so, that can include more than weekends...

But he gets to travel and meet cool people. Kinda like you.

azoomm · 01-24-2010, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Fleck750

But he gets to travel and meet cool people. Kinda like you.

That can be a "be careful what you wish for" situation. It is an incredibly cool job - but, there are things involved in the fine print that no one tells you until you start the job

Just trying to help...

ericr · 01-24-2010, 08:41 PM

Now is a bad time to be in the powersports industry, especially just starting. The whole industry is based on "toys" basically so with the economy the way it is now, the whole market is down. On the dealership end, unit sales were down on average between 30-50% for a lot of brands for last year. Don't have figures for parts and labor but it's got to be close to that too. We can really see it at our dealership since we're not a "large" one. I'm out as soon as I can find another job. Though I loved working in the industry, i'm living on a poverty level income right now and I don't love it that much. While you'll probably be in a salary position you have to consider if things get tighter, you'll likely be one of the first laid off since you'll be the new guy.

Fleck750 · 01-24-2010, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

That can be a "be careful what you wish for" situation. It is an incredibly cool job - but, there are things involved in the fine print that no one tells you until you start the job

Just trying to help...

I would honestly give my left arm to be in your position.

You have the coolest job and you truly are my hero.

Flexin · 01-24-2010, 09:47 PM

Figure out what you want in life then try to find a job that will pay you enough to enjoy that life. If you can't find one you have to drop something you want or find a job that you might not enjoy as much. In the end being happy is more important them making big dollars. But its no fun having no money.

James

unknownroad · 01-25-2010, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

As far as being able to afford it, that would depend entirely on being able to sell my current house if I would get the new job, and what my new living expenses would be.

Jobs vanish at a moment's notice, but it takes months to sell a house. Personally, I'd forget about it.

Cutty72 · 01-25-2010, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 101lifts2

What are you doing now and why wouldn't you stay with that job?

What is this job that you haven't yet worked?

How old are you?

Powersports right now sucks. Don't go into the industry now, because you could very well be laid off with a few months.

My current "job" is a deployment, so yeah, that's gonna come to an end.

The job I have not yet worked is a Supply Tech job with the Guard. Govt benifits and hours (good) and starting tech job pay (marginal) with not much room to advance in this area.

I am currently 27, lots of time yet.

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Does it say anything about industry shows, or dealer involvement? If so, that can include more than weekends...

It says that the position is in charge of meeting deadlines for product completion of show and press release product. Some weekends could be part of this job, but showing off a new product to dealers and press is something I would LOVE!
I have always wanted to be "that guy" from the factory showing off the new toys to the dealers/press.

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01-24-2010, 08:04 PM	#21
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	What are you doing now and why wouldn't you stay with that job? What is this job that you haven't yet worked? How old are you? Powersports right now sucks. Don't go into the industry now, because you could very well be laid off with a few months. __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

01-24-2010, 09:47 PM	#28
Flexin AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 2,698	Figure out what you want in life then try to find a job that will pay you enough to enjoy that life. If you can't find one you have to drop something you want or find a job that you might not enjoy as much. In the end being happy is more important them making big dollars. But its no fun having no money. James