Lost my job

[dustyrains]

OK, I don't know you, so I don't know if you'd be a good fit in this profession or not, but it's wide open, from what I hear. You'd be getting in right on the ground floor. Click me. If that doesn't work out, well, best of luck. I've got a couple companies-going-bankrupt type stories in my background too. Probably too early for you to do what I do. Retirement.
Hope you don't mind the kidding. I do wish you luck.

Ooh ooh, pick me, pick me.

 

[ShinyPartsUp]

Adam, try calling the local unemployment office and the local community college and/or University. They likely have heard the same questions from others, re: retraining. Sometimes there are things going on you'd never dreamed of.

At the local CC here they just started a program to learn to be a vintner. Couple dozen of local vineyards around here so they started a program to learn how to manage a wine business/grow grapes/make wine commercially. Who would of thought of that?

Have you thought of the gaming business? Like being a dealer? At least it is indoors, and it is still going strong.

Just trying to think outside the box for ya bro'.

If you want me to look into anything specific up around Douglas County and your dad, let me know.

Nursing is an option, but a 2 year slog at least. With your size and temperament, being a psychiatric nurse would be a good option. Pay is great too. How is your back?

 

[BikerGeek99]

Shit, Adam, that just blows donkey balls.

I like your attitude, though. Good on ya! When I had the carpet yanked out from underneath me about 7 years ago, my attitude wasn't anywhere near as good as yours and I paid the price for it. But, things worked out for me and they will for you, too.

Coupla thoughts off the top of my head...

1. Sell all your shit and go for a ride. A long ride. Blog it. Get sponsors to pay you.

2. Have you ever considered driving a limo? That was one of my fill-in-the-gaps side jobs over the years. If you're willing to work some odd hours, there's potential there to make a decent living. And you'll have some, uh, "interesting" stories to tell for years and years and years...

Remember: no matter what Bust says about you, you're a GOOD person and damn it - people LIKE you!!

 

[Bruce McCrary]

Man, I feel your pain...

I was let go from the motorcycle dealership I was at this past October. Same sort of deal, I was one of the highest paid there, money was tight, you know the rest. The timing couldn't have been worse either because the fall and winter are the worse times in the powersports industry around here so the chance of finding something at another dealership, especially with the number of them going out of business, was slim to none.

Since then I have been looking at the wholesale side of the industry and exploring options outside of it as well. Which is what prompted me to post. Previous to the powersports industry I was in trucking for more than 20 years. I've been a driver, an owner-operator, broker, dispatcher, traffic manager and operations manager. Naturally one of the options I have considered was getting back into it. What I've found is scary.

The companies I have spoken with about operations type jobs, particularly dispatch, all seem to want college degrees for consideration. As I spent my time as a young man bouncing my happy ass between the two coasts hauling frozen chickens, dry freight and produce I didn't get a degree. Unless you count the school of hard knocks... The frustrating part is that in this case there is no way a degree can take the place of practical and real world knowledge.

So I am considering getting back in a truck, as a last resort, but that could be sooner than later. In doing some research I have found numerous stories like yours. One company that I was interested in is reported to have re-routed a large number of long time drivers into terminals and unceremoniously put them on the street. The reason most often given was for extensive over idling, which is a dubious claim and one that has to be looked at on a specific incident basis IMHO to justify, and a lack of business to keep the trucks busy. The sad thing about is that almost immediately after letting these top earners go a large number of trainees, who are paid much less, were hired. It appears that the bottom line is that it was about the bottom line. But that is purely speculation, no one knows for sure but the companies management.

As a side note, last week I saw where an aircraft company at a local airport was looking for a "parts clerk". The job description read exactly like what I have been doing in the powersports industry for the last decade minus the marketing. I sent in a resume and cover letter and then followed up with a phone call the next day. The HR lady told me that in less than three days they had received 190 resumes and applications!

It's tough out there people...

Good luck Adam. We're both going to need it.

Bruce

 

[SacramentoMike]

OK, I don't know you, so I don't know if you'd be a good fit in this profession or not, but it's wide open, from what I hear. You'd be getting in right on the ground floor. Click me. If that doesn't work out, well, best of luck. I've got a couple companies-going-bankrupt type stories in my background too. Probably too early for you to do what I do. Retirement.
Hope you don't mind the kidding. I do wish you luck.

Ooh ooh, pick me, pick me.

You DO realize you can't pick your own customers, right? And they're maybe not all women?

 

[Ack535]

I work for the government. Your not going to get rich, but it is secure....

Uncle Sam is hiring.

A great place to look is: www.usajobs.com

Pete

 

[BwanaDik]

OK, I don't know you, so I don't know if you'd be a good fit in this profession or not, but it's wide open, from what I hear. You'd be getting in right on the ground floor. Click me. If that doesn't work out, well, best of luck. I've got a couple companies-going-bankrupt type stories in my background too. Probably too early for you to do what I do. Retirement.
Hope you don't mind the kidding. I do wish you luck.

Ooh ooh, pick me, pick me.

You DO realize you can't pick your own customers, right? And they're maybe not all women?

Ooooh, let's stop this thought right now before one of the Usual Suspects drops by and posts one of those horrible pictures that need to be "un-seen"

Bummer about the job loss Adam. I think Big Oil is hiring (I know we're expanding), you might try one of the oilfield service companies. They pay pretty well but sometimes the hours suck

 

[jwilly]

Adam,

Sorry to hear about your situation but I agree that this is a blessing in disguise. Like you and I discussed when you stayed at my place, I think you should take a look at something in IT. Your a smart guy, you like technology and it's something you would enjoy. The fact that your willing to relocate will open up a lot of opportunity for you as well.

Let me know if your interested I can give you some ideas and even some free study materials...

Good luck Brother! Can't wait to see where you go from here.

JW

 

[user 6393]

I think us fiscally displaced orphans should move to Utah and start a motorcycle commune.

Good luck

One thing I have learned in my old age is.............things always work out.

Not always the way we want or expect them to, but they generally do sort themselves.

Hang in there :thumbsup:

 

[dustyrains]

OK, I don't know you, so I don't know if you'd be a good fit in this profession or not, but it's wide open, from what I hear. You'd be getting in right on the ground floor. Click me. If that doesn't work out, well, best of luck. I've got a couple companies-going-bankrupt type stories in my background too. Probably too early for you to do what I do. Retirement.
Hope you don't mind the kidding. I do wish you luck.

Ooh ooh, pick me, pick me.

You DO realize you can't pick your own customers, right? And they're maybe not all women?

I believe you can pick your customers. I have been rejected more than once!