BlackIceLSC
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it's time. I am 36, and have decided on setting a goal. But I cant seem to figure out what it is.
I need a job. No, I need a career. I am looking for suggestions from you all(my peers).
no sob story here...just fed up with going no where...they call it 'spinning my wheels"...while I love burnouts, this kind suck.
So I turn to you for suggestions. I dont know much. I only have a H.S. education. My hobby is cars. I am well-educated in the automotive field, and can learn anything quickly. every job I have had, I have advanced to the top very quickly, so I have the confidence...but quite frankly, that doesnt mean squat considering the fields I have worked in.
I have been a store manager at a retail tire/repair shop(Mark Morris Tires/Bridgestone-Firestone) in the in the 3rd highest volume store in North America. Assistant manager(would have been manager, except the manager was a partner/franchise owner, so I reached the highest level possible).
I have quite a bit of experience in the auto restoration field-welding/collision repair, frame work, chassis research, body repair, upholstery, restoration hard-facts/critical knowledge, I even have 2 Bloomington Golds under my belt.
Transportation company-I am currently the operations/fleet manager at a 15 car Limousine company. We do an average of 40 "runs" per day. Customer service/communication/dispatching is my strong point, while permits, insurance, registration, and vehicle maintenance are my other responsibilities.
Internet automotive repair consultant(sounds fancy) which consists of hours upon hours of message board bouncing, reading, and assisting hundreds of car owners with their problems. I try to communicate to the best of my knowledge, "how to" scenarios, tricks, shortcuts, advice, and sources to help, for as many people as I can. THIS is my passion-if I could earn a living doing this, without charging my peers money, I'd do it in a heartbeat.
While some message boards see more of me than others, I think the fact that I have logged over 10,000 posts in 2 years, on a combined 3-message boards, says something about my interest in such a thing.
But Living in california means it is tough to save money(paying $2.84/gallon for gas) when I have to tank up every 4 days, pay $1300 for a 20br apartment, $85/month car insurance(spotless driving record, never an accident/ticket, 20+ years driving experience), no paid vacation, no sick days/paid days off, no over-time, and no raise in 2+ years...I've had it.
I want to move out of this God-forsaken state that is over-rated, over-priced, saturayed with "job-seekers", and getting way too crowded for the space.
The only think that keeps me here is :climate(which I could live without) and lack of savings. if I had $10k in the bank, I'd pack up, and move...
So, now that I've set myself up for ridicule, I am asking anyone here for suggestions...I have run out of ideas...Its time to choose a career...I know what I want to do, but unfortunately, the things I like to do, dont pay squat. In all honesty, the funnest job I ever had, was busting tires for a living, when I first started at the tire shop. I loved the work. Find someone who will pay me $50k+/yr to bust tires, and I'll buy you dinner!
Ok, done playing the pity-pot....thanks for your eyes.
I need a job. No, I need a career. I am looking for suggestions from you all(my peers).
no sob story here...just fed up with going no where...they call it 'spinning my wheels"...while I love burnouts, this kind suck.
So I turn to you for suggestions. I dont know much. I only have a H.S. education. My hobby is cars. I am well-educated in the automotive field, and can learn anything quickly. every job I have had, I have advanced to the top very quickly, so I have the confidence...but quite frankly, that doesnt mean squat considering the fields I have worked in.
I have been a store manager at a retail tire/repair shop(Mark Morris Tires/Bridgestone-Firestone) in the in the 3rd highest volume store in North America. Assistant manager(would have been manager, except the manager was a partner/franchise owner, so I reached the highest level possible).
I have quite a bit of experience in the auto restoration field-welding/collision repair, frame work, chassis research, body repair, upholstery, restoration hard-facts/critical knowledge, I even have 2 Bloomington Golds under my belt.
Transportation company-I am currently the operations/fleet manager at a 15 car Limousine company. We do an average of 40 "runs" per day. Customer service/communication/dispatching is my strong point, while permits, insurance, registration, and vehicle maintenance are my other responsibilities.
Internet automotive repair consultant(sounds fancy) which consists of hours upon hours of message board bouncing, reading, and assisting hundreds of car owners with their problems. I try to communicate to the best of my knowledge, "how to" scenarios, tricks, shortcuts, advice, and sources to help, for as many people as I can. THIS is my passion-if I could earn a living doing this, without charging my peers money, I'd do it in a heartbeat.
While some message boards see more of me than others, I think the fact that I have logged over 10,000 posts in 2 years, on a combined 3-message boards, says something about my interest in such a thing.
But Living in california means it is tough to save money(paying $2.84/gallon for gas) when I have to tank up every 4 days, pay $1300 for a 20br apartment, $85/month car insurance(spotless driving record, never an accident/ticket, 20+ years driving experience), no paid vacation, no sick days/paid days off, no over-time, and no raise in 2+ years...I've had it.
I want to move out of this God-forsaken state that is over-rated, over-priced, saturayed with "job-seekers", and getting way too crowded for the space.
The only think that keeps me here is :climate(which I could live without) and lack of savings. if I had $10k in the bank, I'd pack up, and move...
So, now that I've set myself up for ridicule, I am asking anyone here for suggestions...I have run out of ideas...Its time to choose a career...I know what I want to do, but unfortunately, the things I like to do, dont pay squat. In all honesty, the funnest job I ever had, was busting tires for a living, when I first started at the tire shop. I loved the work. Find someone who will pay me $50k+/yr to bust tires, and I'll buy you dinner!
Ok, done playing the pity-pot....thanks for your eyes.
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Club 16 President/Founder
94 Black/Black M8
97 Toreador red/Lt. graphite LSC M8
V.P. GGM8