In need of a new job...

Im looking for a new job and am open to possibilities in just about any field as long as its somewhat interesting work. I would prefer something salary over commission but a job that is both would be okay. Currently I have 7 years (going on 8) in banking and Credit Union, including about 3 years in mortgages, and I am sick of it and need a change. Thought about car sales but the hours suck and the pay is minimal but bike sales is something I would consider if there was salary involved (hours are a little different at most bike dealerships). anyone live in the MD/DC/Northern VA area that has some insight on companies that are hiring? I am willing to start at the bottom for decent pay (while taking a pay cut) as long as there is room for advancement preferrably sooner rather than later. so, what ya got for me TWF?

If you like the southwest, they're in need of help building a fence. (along the border) j/k Wish I could help ya....good luck with the job search.

If you like the southwest, they're in need of help building a fence. (along the border) j/k Wish I could help ya....good luck with the job search. hahah... dude i would sign up to do that in a heartbeat if i could get paid for it.

hahah... dude i would sign up to do that in a heartbeat if i could get paid for it. Stick with morgage and open your own business. My brother in law owns owns his own morgage broker business and he pulls down a cool half mil a year. You dont want to sell vehicles of any kind. The money sucks something fierce, unless you are in managment. (one of my neighbors is a sales manager at a local dealership).

hahah... dude i would sign up to do that in a heartbeat if i could get paid for it. You can.... ya just have to enlist in the military.:yikes: :lol:

You can.... ya just have to enlist in the military.:yikes: :lol: actually thought about that too... im a big P***y when it comes to that though. I dont think I have the balls to be a military man.

actually thought about that too... im a big P***y when it comes to that though. I dont think I have the balls to be a military man. Once you get thru basic, it isn't so bad, I did it yrs ago. Good learning experience.

Stick with morgage and open your own business. My brother in law owns owns his own morgage broker business and he pulls down a cool half mil a year. You dont want to sell vehicles of any kind. The money sucks something fierce, unless you are in managment. (one of my neighbors is a sales manager at a local dealership). the mortgage business is so unstable though and if you work for one of those sub prime lenders your company is in the toilet now... I figured auto sales would suck something awful but i wouldnt mind working for one of the big companies on the corporate level.

Once you get thru basic, it isn't so bad, I did it yrs ago. Good learning experience. yeah, its always in the back of my mind. Im 25 now and guess i could go in for a couple years and come out and I dont have to make a career out of it but still... scares me.

yeah, its always in the back of my mind. Im 25 now and guess i could go in for a couple years and come out and I dont have to make a career out of it but still... scares me. I was 23 when I enlisted. I was a helicopter crew chief and ended up getting a job with Boeing when I got out. That lasted 10 yrs til I got laid off, but it was good money and I actually vested with them, so I'll get a small pension.

I was 23 when I enlisted. I was a helicopter crew chief and ended up getting a job with Boeing when I got out. That lasted 10 yrs til I got laid off, but it was good money and I actually vested with them, so I'll get a small pension. yeah I play saxophone and could essentially join one of the military bands if I chose to go that route...

yeah I play saxophone and could essentially join one of the military bands if I chose to go that route... Go to school, thats the best thing you can do.

Go to school, thats the best thing you can do. true but then I need to find something in school that I want to do, as well as need a job to maintain my lifestyle while in school.

yeah I play saxophone and could essentially join one of the military bands if I chose to go that route... That would be cool. I know being a Vet has helped me get several jobs in the past. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to push the military on you, but it's always something to consider.

true but then I need to find something in school that I want to do, as well as need a job to maintain my lifestyle while in school. Get a job with your honey over there at AGV. That would be a sweet gig.

That would be cool. I know being a Vet has helped me get several jobs in the past. Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to push the military on you, but it's always something to consider. No I know what you mean, and you aren't really telling me something I havent already thought about in the past anyway. Maybe I just need to stop being a lazy punk and get myself back in school or talking to a recruiter.

Get a job with your honey over there at AGV. That would be a sweet gig. It so would, but she said they only have internships right now i believe. her office is literally 5 minutes from my house. Would be awesome!

On the military: Not sure about active duty, but I know Nat'l Guard is handing out $20,000 sign on bonus (depending on MOS) and then the pay for the weekends you work. Pretty good money overall, for the work that is done. On sales: I work in the Automotive industry. Salesmen are paid on commission per vehicle sold. Just say you get $200/car (close to average) you sell 10 cars a month, you get $2000 pre tax. There are spiffs and such that some dealerships will run, as well as the different manufacturers will reward high salesmen too with different promo's. There is a "base" salary, but it's more of a minium than a salary. The base where I work is $1,200/month. So (using a $200 average again) if you sell 4 cars, you get $1,200, if you sell 6 cars, you get $1,200, if you sell 8 cars, you get $1,600. I have a couple friends that work at the local Zuke/Kawi dealership, and the pay is simialar. They make between $150-$400 per rig sold. Differs between bikes/atv's/jet ski's/etc. I would assume there is a minimum there too, but not sure what it is. My :2cents: If you do go with sales, especially Recreational sales, be sure to get with a place that sells bikes and atv's and sleds and jetski's. I've seen too many places that have just summer toys lay a LOT of sales men off in off season, or if they are not getting laid off, they aren't making much money. Depending on what you are looking at making, the auto or the rec sales field, you can probalby figure on making around 30K a year, if you can sell. Sorry for the novel. :leaving:

well, if you're into bikes, might think about motorcycle mechanics institue. a career in cycles. just a suggestion. figure about 18 months in school.

Ok, if you want to move to Alabama, I'll have some teller positions coming open soon :lol:

If your a good salesman i say go for it. People make money at what they are good at. I couldn't sell a chocolate bar to a fat kid so i decided to become a CPA. But in the end do what you enjoy and the money will come sooner or later. I have had jobs where i made good money but was miserable in the job. Money isnt everything. Wow can't believe i just said that.

If your a good salesman i say go for it. People make money at what they are good at. I couldn't sell a chocolate bar to a fat kid so i decided to become a CPA. But in the end do what you enjoy and the money will come sooner or later. I have had jobs where i made good money but was miserable in the job. Money isnt everything. Wow can't believe i just said that. Yes, what kind of a CPA are you?

Im looking for a new job and am open to possibilities in just about any field as long as its somewhat interesting work. I would prefer something salary over commission but a job that is both would be okay. Currently I have 7 years (going on 8) in banking and Credit Union, including about 3 years in mortgages, and I am sick of it and need a change. Thought about car sales but the hours suck and the pay is minimal but bike sales is something I would consider if there was salary involved (hours are a little different at most bike dealerships). anyone live in the MD/DC/Northern VA area that has some insight on companies that are hiring? I am willing to start at the bottom for decent pay (while taking a pay cut) as long as there is room for advancement preferrably sooner rather than later. so, what ya got for me TWF? Well I hear cam whores make good money....(I am totally kidding) You live in an interesting area...are you interested in a government job? Check around online , sites like monster.com and a few others may help give an idea of whats around.:hug:

I have decided to check into this www.omegastudios.com its right down the street from my current job and they have job placement after the program(s) is complete to help get my foot in the door.

Look here. http://www.criswellpowersports.com/

I have 14 years in banking and I feel your pain. Working for a bank ain't near as profitable as owning one! And you will get burned out after a decade or so. I am still doing the gig though since changing industries regardless of your degree you have to start on bottom again and work your way back up to the salary you used to be making...:cry: Becoming a Real Estate agent or Mortgage Broker right now is not wise since the experienced are having a hard time making the $$ at it. Never was any money in selling cars/mobile homes/motorcycles. I really want to get another job in construction like in the movie "Office Space" "F'N'A Man" Low pay and long hours but no resonsibility after you clock out...:whistle:

I have 14 years in banking and I feel your pain. Working for a bank ain't near as profitable as owning one! And you will get burned out after a decade or so. I am still doing the gig though since changing industries regardless of your degree you have to start on bottom again and work your way back up to the salary you used to be making...:cry: Becoming a Real Estate agent or Mortgage Broker right now is not wise since the experienced are having a hard time making the $$ at it. Never was any money in selling cars/mobile homes/motorcycles. I really want to get another job in construction like in the movie "Office Space" "F'N'A Man" Low pay and long hours but no resonsibility after you clock out...:whistle: What would you do if you had 1,000,000 dollars? Two chicks at the same time... what about you? Nothing, I would sit around all day and do nothing... <-------- WINNER!!!!

well, if you're into bikes, might think about motorcycle mechanics institue. a career in cycles. just a suggestion. figure about 18 months in school. That's actually a really good program. I was looking into it myself. However, there's the relocation thing. I don't think I'd mind moving to South! Good luck in your search.

Between the Automotive industry and the Music industry, I would much rather work at getting my foot in the door witht he Music industry. Its just more my thing. Today I have my interview with that recording studio/school so I shall see how that goes.

That's actually a really good program. I was looking into it myself. However, there's the relocation thing. I don't think I'd mind moving to South! Good luck in your search. i am a graduate. i went to the one in orlando. graduated in nov 06'

That's actually a really good program. I was looking into it myself. However, there's the relocation thing. I don't think I'd mind moving to South! Good luck in your search. I think I love you. i am a graduate. i went to the one in orlando. graduated in nov 06' How's that working out for you? I am very interested in the MMI program... If I ever relocate somewhere in the area of one of the locations I'll probably take it... Probably won't use it for anything much, just to gather more debt, but I'd just be interested in having the knowledge.

I think I love you. AWWW :D:hug: How's that working out for you? I am very interested in the MMI program... If I ever relocate somewhere in the area of one of the locations I'll probably take it... Probably won't use it for anything much, just to gather more debt, but I'd just be interested in having the knowledge. Yea I want to know how's the $ factor on that. I'm interested because even though I don't have a bike I want to know how to fix it if it breaks! That would totally suck if something happened to my "baby" and I couldn't fix her!:cursin: Plus Im a sucka for things that vibrate..PURRFECT job for me. Although they'd prob yell at me to GET OFF the bike and fix it! haha.

well i took the harley/buell program. it cost about 20k. but i qualified for grants. so i'm out about 10k outta pocket. i considered doing the import program too but didn't want to stay in fla that long( my wife and kids stayed in tenn while i went to school). moneywise, in my area, pay is not that good, after i graduated i contacted the local hd dealer and they offered me 9 bucks an hour. but talked to some people in va beach and the average pay there is around 25/hr. just depends what ya want out of it. i really wasn't expecting to make a fortune. but doing what ya love is very important.imho. my belief is that if you're gonna ride, you should know your bike inside and out especially harley's. and that was more of what i wanted, more than seeking a career. if i get a job in the industry making good money, thn that's a bonus. but knowing i can tear my bike down to the very last nut, bolt, and gasket is priceless. i would def recommend the school to anyone interested. it's not easy, but the reward is amazing.

well i took the harley/buell program. it cost about 20k. but i qualified for grants. so i'm out about 10k outta pocket. i considered doing the import program too but didn't want to stay in fla that long( my wife and kids stayed in tenn while i went to school). moneywise, in my area, pay is not that good, after i graduated i contacted the local hd dealer and they offered me 9 bucks an hour. but talked to some people in va beach and the average pay there is around 25/hr. just depends what ya want out of it. i really wasn't expecting to make a fortune. but doing what ya love is very important.imho. my belief is that if you're gonna ride, you should know your bike inside and out especially harley's. and that was more of what i wanted, more than seeking a career. if i get a job in the industry making good money, thn that's a bonus. but knowing i can tear my bike down to the very last nut, bolt, and gasket is priceless. i would def recommend the school to anyone interested. it's not easy, but the reward is amazing. :damn: Finding a good Buell mechanic is like finding a virgin at a whorehouse... Of course you have to be like 600 miles or whatever away. Yet another reason I am searching jobs in TN... Gap is number one...

well i took the harley/buell program. it cost about 20k. but i qualified for grants. so i'm out about 10k outta pocket. i considered doing the import program too but didn't want to stay in fla that long( my wife and kids stayed in tenn while i went to school). moneywise, in my area, pay is not that good, after i graduated i contacted the local hd dealer and they offered me 9 bucks an hour. but talked to some people in va beach and the average pay there is around 25/hr. just depends what ya want out of it. i really wasn't expecting to make a fortune. but doing what ya love is very important.imho. my belief is that if you're gonna ride, you should know your bike inside and out especially harley's. and that was more of what i wanted, more than seeking a career. if i get a job in the industry making good money, thn that's a bonus. but knowing i can tear my bike down to the very last nut, bolt, and gasket is priceless. i would def recommend the school to anyone interested. it's not easy, but the reward is amazing. Sweet..thanks for the info! Im soo wanting to get into the Suzuki's :D Good luck with everything!

:damn: Finding a good Buell mechanic is like finding a virgin at a whorehouse... Of course you have to be like 600 miles or whatever away. Yet another reason I am searching jobs in TN... Gap is number one... i'm about two hours away from the gap. and it sucks because right now i don't own a bike. :cry: hopefully before next spring i'll be riding. if i had the resources i'd work on bikes on the side. but as of right now i don't. me and a couple of friends are talking about opening a shop. but who knows.

Sweet..thanks for the info! Im soo wanting to get into the Suzuki's :D Good luck with everything! i think there would be better oppurtunities in the import side of things.i just grew up on harley's anf that's where my passion lies. plus i'll always be able to find work( they're always breaking down. lol) anything else ya need lemme know.

i'm about two hours away from the gap. and it sucks because right now i don't own a bike. :cry: hopefully before next spring i'll be riding. if i had the resources i'd work on bikes on the side. but as of right now i don't. me and a couple of friends are talking about opening a shop. but who knows. Added you as a friend on MySpace... My company has a branch in Johnson City... It could be on the list of places they send me... If I just wait for the rest of my life... :lol:

Added you as a friend on MySpace... My company has a branch in Johnson City... It could be on the list of places they send me... If I just wait for the rest of my life... :lol: who you work for? this is a real nice area. good riding.

who you work for? this is a real nice area. good riding. I'd tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.

about working as a bike mechanic, you will make more money doing side work from the dealership. when i was an automechanic, i was approached by a few bike dealerships and i asked them what did their mechanics do during winter. he said they chopped wood. this is in columbus OH. -a|ex