Car Sales - Job Change - Advice needed

[bcrdukes]

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[dark0821]

gotta thank the bcrdukes 3Xs lolol..

It was the prompt to check the stock and noob thread that got me to Revscene... and finding the PM from Bender XD

[bcrdukes]

Thanks for coming out tonight! Hope the family had fun!

[BIC_BAWS]

Damnit I missed Dark?

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[EvoFire]

Originally Posted by BIC_BAWS

Damnit I missed Dark?

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Dude you said hi to me, then I went to say hi to Dark

[donk.]

Reviving this thread

Anyone jump ship from one category of work to another? And I'm talking like full 180. Or maybe at least a solid 45 degree turn

Feels like more days I'm debating if I should be doing something new at work. Borderline bored / unmotivated in general.
Then there's days where I remind myself it could be a lot worse. (Mashing a keyboard, pushing pencils, being micromanaged, not liking my co workers, bad work hours, etc)
Then I remind myself how much I disliked school, and I should never go back.
Then I have several good days/weeks at work, and I don't even think about it, and the cycle repeats

Anyone jump ship from a trade into ?????, thoughts, suggestions?

Was looking at becoming 5-0 for the longest time, but nope to the 4 on 4 off random ass shifts.
Was looking at getting my helicopter licence, but don't think I can sit in a chair for 8hrs.
Jet turbine mechanic, again the thought of going to school is such a turn off

[68style]

I'm doing the office job pushing paper, being micromanaged (by insecure middle aged women no less), not liking my coworkers thing and it's death by a thousand cuts... don't do it.

Your ability to go work in your trade in NZ or maybe anywhere else in the world is pretty bomb, maybe you just need to change up your scenery?

[GLOW]

Originally Posted by donk.

Reviving this thread

Anyone jump ship from one category of work to another? And I'm talking like full 180. Or maybe at least a solid 45 degree turn

Feels like more days I'm debating if I should be doing something new at work. Borderline bored / unmotivated in general.
Then there's days where I remind myself it could be a lot worse. (Mashing a keyboard, pushing pencils, being micromanaged, not liking my co workers, bad work hours, etc)
Then I remind myself how much I disliked school, and I should never go back.

interested in going from the field to the office? that's usually an obvious route for trades, get in to estimating/PM work.

i changed a few times while still using my education to help secure the job. biggest switch was my 1st jump, but my subsequent ones were not as big a deviation. i try to change while utilizing my foundation of education/exp so it's less of a shock on my life.

[Badhobz]

I would say you follow your heart bro. In Dark's case, he's doing quite a bit better than before and im glad he made the jump. But what you might perceive as moving up, might not ultimately be as rewarding as you think it is.

Grass always seems greener on the other side. I thought by moving into management i was moving up, but instead it turned into a pit of vipers. When i left railroad, i felt like i lost my identity and I sincerely miss that part of my life.

My current port gig is good, but i much rather be riding the high rails. It just seems so much more fulfilling than micromanaging numbers/people/logistics. yeah yeah money is better now, but its not always about money. Its about how you live with yourself.

[trollface]

It's all about the benjamins baby

Poverty will make your mental health a lot worse.

[Badhobz]

not true at all mang. Most of the fucktards in my field are making over 300k and they are all miserable fucks.

Most are on their 3rd marriage, most are overcompensating by drinking/smoking/eating themselves to an early grave.
Im one the few who dont drink/smoke or have any real bad habits (besides the occasional food binge) and they think im a fucking weirdo. Some industries are just more toxic than others.

You being king shit of wendy's drive thru window, im sure you have to deal with HERROW HERROW!? me no hear u good talking box man. That in itself is quite horrible.

[EvoFire]

Originally Posted by donk.

Reviving this thread

Anyone jump ship from one category of work to another? And I'm talking like full 180. Or maybe at least a solid 45 degree turn

Feels like more days I'm debating if I should be doing something new at work. Borderline bored / unmotivated in general.
Then there's days where I remind myself it could be a lot worse. (Mashing a keyboard, pushing pencils, being micromanaged, not liking my co workers, bad work hours, etc)
Then I remind myself how much I disliked school, and I should never go back.
Then I have several good days/weeks at work, and I don't even think about it, and the cycle repeats

Anyone jump ship from a trade into ?????, thoughts, suggestions?

Was looking at becoming 5-0 for the longest time, but nope to the 4 on 4 off random ass shifts.
Was looking at getting my helicopter licence, but don't think I can sit in a chair for 8hrs.
Jet turbine mechanic, again the thought of going to school is such a turn off

I'm in the same boat, but I got nowhere to jump to. I'm in tech and to make a salary that can support my mortgage is impossible as a junior anywhere else

[trollface]

Those aren't mutually exclusive, though.

There are far more sad ppl under the poverty line than there are sad people making 300k. There is a line somewhere, but it's often tilted towards the dollar bills side, especially in a city as expensive as Van.

The stress you put on a relationship when you cant afford rent is a whole lot rougher than spending 300k on FunkoPops and whisky.

[GLOW]

Originally Posted by Badhobz

not true at all mang. Most of the fucktards in my field are making over 300k and they are all miserable fucks.

Most are on their 3rd marriage, most are overcompensating by drinking/smoking/eating themselves to an early grave.
Im one the few who dont drink/smoke or have any real bad habits (besides the occasional food binge) and they think im a fucking weirdo. Some industries are just more toxic than others.

that's b/c it's not really $300k they're making... by the time you're done you're 3rd marriage, that $300k is actually more like take home $50k amirite?

[Badhobz]

Totally true. Taxes and their lifestyle has taken a heavy toll on their financial independence. So much so that they live pay cheque to pay cheque.

[mikemhg]

Originally Posted by 68style

I'm doing the office job pushing paper, being micromanaged (by insecure middle aged women no less), not liking my coworkers thing and it's death by a thousand cuts... don't do it.

Your ability to go work in your trade in NZ or maybe anywhere else in the world is pretty bomb, maybe you just need to change up your scenery?

Middle aged white women in an office management setting are literally the worst people to work with.

No misogamy here, it's just the truth. Nothing can be agreed upon, nothing can ever get actioned, meetings just happen with no actual outcomes.

It's actually quite fascinating how different men and women work in that regard.

[donk.]

Originally Posted by 68style

not liking my coworkers thing and it's death by a thousand cuts... don't do it.

Your ability to go work in your trade in NZ or maybe anywhere else in the world is pretty bomb, maybe you just need to change up your scenery?

I'm probably completely ignorant to what I have, and the opportunities I have had. Your probably right on the change of scenery.
Maybe it also has to do with hobbies after work. I tend to surf 2-3-4 times a week in NZ. Whereas I'm only going out 1-2 times a week for a bike ride here, and a night cruise 1-2 other days.
Happy life outside of work = better life at work?

Originally Posted by GLOW

interested in going from the field to the office? that's usually an obvious route for trades, get in to estimating/PM work.

i changed a few times while still using my education to help secure the job. biggest switch was my 1st jump, but my subsequent ones were not as big a deviation. i try to change while utilizing my foundation of education/exp so it's less of a shock on my life.

Office is....... Probably not for me, I did 50% field, 50% office about 9 years ago, and the office was just sooooo slooowww. We have a position in the office where I could be service manager, but I just don't know if I can handle the office pace at my age. I think I need another 10-20 years before hitting the chair

Originally Posted by Badhobz

I would say you follow your heart bro.

Grass always seems greener on the other side. I thought by moving into management i was moving up, but instead it turned into a pit of vipers. When i left railroad, i felt like i lost my identity and I sincerely miss that part of my life.

yeah yeah money is better now, but its not always about money.

The heart is grey...... Lol, doesnt know what it wants. Kinda like having a good girl at home, but you keep seeing those azn babes online

You are right, the idea of a new job may sound good, but the grass may also be grey once I get in there.

Originally Posted by trollface

It's all about the benjamins baby

Poverty will make your mental health a lot worse.

This is also high on the thought process, like badhobz said, it's hard to leave the high income. Then again, I have a friend that went from 150k job to working at a brewery for 65k/yr, and loves it. I'm assuming he has stacks in the bank account so it does not worry him.

Originally Posted by EvoFire

I'm in the same boat, but I got nowhere to jump to. I'm in tech and to make a salary that can support my mortgage is impossible as a junior anywhere else

Facts.... once again, when you have that income, it's tough to go to no income, and mystery income after graduation.

[inv4zn]

Originally Posted by mikemhg

Middle aged white women in an office management setting are literally the worst people to work with.

No misogamy here, it's just the truth. Nothing can be agreed upon, nothing can ever get actioned, meetings just happen with no actual outcomes.

It's actually quite fascinating how different men and women work in that regard.

Ugh, we have one 'director' and she fits the description to a T.

Micromanaging (from a national level nonetheless), stubborn, and thinks she's all edgy because in leadership calls she'll say things like "well the client can suck a dick".

Yet she keeps her job because women in leadership and all that. Imagine if an old white guy said something similar, like grab'em by the pus...oh, wait, bad example.

[bcrdukes]

@ Donk - Why don't you become the next prime minister? No single day will be boring or repetitive.

[whitev70r]

IG influencer? Teach people your trade in 30 secs tidbits ... throw in a dance.

[donk.]

Originally Posted by bcrdukes

@ Donk - Why don't you become the next prime minister? No single day will be boring or repetitive.

My IQ is way too low for that.
Also, I don't want to be hondaracers next profile picture

Originally Posted by whitev70r

IG influencer? Teach people your trade in 30 secs tidbits ... throw in a dance.

Funny enough I thought about making "educational / entertainment" videos for the trade.
But the reality is, unless your posting videos of your tits, you ain't making money on TikTok

Spoiler!

or feet pics.......

[underscore]

Originally Posted by mikemhg

Nothing can be agreed upon, nothing can ever get actioned, meetings just happen with no actual outcomes.

That sounds the same as every other meeting I get dragged into

[dark0821]

I guess I am coming up to my 1 year mark...

whao... time really flies...at my age, I actually wish time will go slower haha....

Job has been great... income has been good? but also super unpredictable, I can literally make it rain one month and eat dirt the next lol (well still better than my last job even on my worse month) but... once you taste the highs... the lows feels pretty low...

Otherwise, mentally doing great!

- meeting new people and just chit chatting
- sitting into the newest and greatest (well.. for a 50K car lol)
- experiencing just all kinds of cars, and management encourages it, because only when you drive your own used inventory, you can then find its strength and weakness then match them to the clients wants and needs, otherwise a real shit example of a competitor can be your ticket to selling your own new inventory lol
- and most of your service techs are car guys thru and thru, so break/lunch has always been too short
- managers have been great, absolutely no micro-managing, but do give you actual advice when you are stuck in a deal and goes up for help, also.... car guys thru and thru, cant stress that enough, we can talk for hours and hours on the new GT3 or R32, if it wasn't for work, I would actually just sit at the managers desk because they just have so much insight on the topics that I want to know more about....

Hoping to keep the momentum going and hoping to have actual cars to sell next year lolo, our new car inventory is still a joke lol

[whitev70r]

^ You made a very successful transition, just feels like you were made for this industry, and found a really good dealer to work at !! Props. I mean you could have made the transition and ended up in a shitty environment of a dealer and it would have ruined your overall experience.

[trollface]

Stop by Wendy's some time I give you extra patty