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Dont count the job market out just yet. I am seperating the military next month and have landed a job as a diesel mechanic making pretty good money. I am nervous about being the new guy but there are still jobs out there. Good luck to ya.
Road Master
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From: St. Johns, Fl
I have always said if you don't like your situation change. Granted now may not be the best time to make a change, but when is it ever a good time? Find something you enjoy and do it. If you want to build bikes, and have the ability to do that than you should pursue it. Don't worry if they will sell. If you create something people want they will buy it. May want to go on a nice long ride, and try to work things out. Good luck and let us know how it goes.
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Tourer
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From: Pittsburgh
ah yes, rumor has it that this is turning into a childish game. I think that having the opinions of you guys and girls I that do not know and don't know me anymore then what I have said made me realize that half this problem I have is me acting like a child and not my age like I should be. I am going to go into work Monday with a different attitude.
midnitevil, I have looked into changing locations but our other locations are in NYC Area and Chicagoland area. I am not moving to NYC. its too expensive. Chicago I would consider.
And this doesn't mean I am not going to look heavily into bike building. I have all the tools and knowledge that I need (or at least the basics) to get started. I think I will do it as a hobby for now.
As for taking a long bike ride to relax and get away...yeah, I am all for it but half my driveway has ice/snow on it...so thats not going to happen just yet..lol
midnitevil, I have looked into changing locations but our other locations are in NYC Area and Chicagoland area. I am not moving to NYC. its too expensive. Chicago I would consider.
And this doesn't mean I am not going to look heavily into bike building. I have all the tools and knowledge that I need (or at least the basics) to get started. I think I will do it as a hobby for now.
As for taking a long bike ride to relax and get away...yeah, I am all for it but half my driveway has ice/snow on it...so thats not going to happen just yet..lol
Road Warrior
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From: Olympia Wa.
I'd like to offer a point of view from the other side of the fence if I may. You are only 25 years old with a degree in Business administration, been with your company for over 6 years now. I can only assume that because of your young age and degree that this is the only "real" job you have had. On the other hand, this other gentleman is retired from transit agency, and retired military.
1) although you may be over him (his boss) he is a hell of alot older than you. Respect your elders ALWAYS! Even though he may be wrong and you right, this guy is probably old enough to be your dad or grandpa, ALWAYS treat him with respect.
2) He is retired MILITARY. He has Done and Seen things that you cannot even begin to phathom, just so you can be in the position that you are in.
I guarantee that if you treat him with the respect that he has already earned, he may just surprise you.
This guy, whom I know nothing about, just for the fact that he is double retired, could teach YOU more from the life he has lived, than you could ever learn in any college or university you may have attended.
Good luck with your job, and all of your decisions.
1) although you may be over him (his boss) he is a hell of alot older than you. Respect your elders ALWAYS! Even though he may be wrong and you right, this guy is probably old enough to be your dad or grandpa, ALWAYS treat him with respect.
2) He is retired MILITARY. He has Done and Seen things that you cannot even begin to phathom, just so you can be in the position that you are in.
I guarantee that if you treat him with the respect that he has already earned, he may just surprise you.
This guy, whom I know nothing about, just for the fact that he is double retired, could teach YOU more from the life he has lived, than you could ever learn in any college or university you may have attended.
Good luck with your job, and all of your decisions.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Joliet, Illinois
Well, if you decide to look into making a move to Chi-Town, let me know. I'll help you out however I can - scouting locations, info on the best places to live or not live... whatever.
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Tourer
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From: Pittsburgh
ha this guy may have been in the military and granted he may have done/seen some things that would deserve my respect I do not doubt. but in order for someone to get respect from me they have to respect me. This guy does not respect me therefore he does not get my respect. He walks around like he owns the place and he is the lowest man on the Totem Pole. oh well. I have got a lot of much needed thoughts about this situation, and for that I thank you all..
Midnitevil, If I end up in chicagoland I will be sure to let you know...thanks for the help.
Midnitevil, If I end up in chicagoland I will be sure to let you know...thanks for the help.
Big Kahuna HDF Member
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From: Oregon
dyna105SE, for gawd's sake scroll back up and edit that post and remove your company names.
These pages show up in a google search and if someone searches for one of those companies and stumbles onto this thread to click on they'll figure out it's you who's essentially bad mouthing parts of your company...
Stay anonymous if you're smart out here.
And good luck in your decision.
JB
These pages show up in a google search and if someone searches for one of those companies and stumbles onto this thread to click on they'll figure out it's you who's essentially bad mouthing parts of your company...
Stay anonymous if you're smart out here.
And good luck in your decision.
JB
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Tourer
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Austin, TX
Sounds to me like you need to sit down with either the GM or the troublemaker (or both) to see what the deal is. You're nuts to quit a job in this economy, especially in Pittsburgh.... Your GM will probably see thru the troublemaker's B.S. once it's pointed out to him...
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From: Raleigh NC
Hey guys, I have hit a rough patch with my General Manager and I just can't stand him anymore. Its a long story but he had to bring bad a guy that was gone for Military purposes and this guy and I never did get along. This guy is spreading a bunch of BS that I can't do my job and my GM is believing it. So I am asking you guys here given the economy and downsizing and all do you have any suggestions??
You've been on the job, doing the job..... either your GM knows that you're good, or he knows you're not.....Sour Grapes from someone who has been gone shouldn't sway his opinion.
The Economy sucks...don't bail unless you have a sure thing. I was let go in Feb 08, I've been hired twice by companies with a great plan, but little reserve, and both folded.
Unless you're a qualified HD tech, with a following, and your own shop, you'd wind up working at a dealership (or indy) at the bottom.
I'd have a closed door meeting with the GM, and try to hash things out before they get ugly
good luck
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Pennsylvania
Alot of good advice has been given for the work situation. My advice for you, you have a degree, your young and probably dont have kids. Get out of Pennsylvania and dont ever come back! Our state is becoming a Welfare state, companys are leaving and fast, the cost to do business here is high. We are being taxed out of our home as I write this.
My daughter is in college now, and I explained to her to leave this state and move south. Weather is warmer, and in the next few years the baby boomers will be retiring to the south, any companys that make anything will be heading south if they stay in the states. Babyboomers will still have disposible income for bikes or what ever else, there not going to retire in the north and spend 8-12k in property taxes. The future is in the south if your from the east coast.
My daughter is in college now, and I explained to her to leave this state and move south. Weather is warmer, and in the next few years the baby boomers will be retiring to the south, any companys that make anything will be heading south if they stay in the states. Babyboomers will still have disposible income for bikes or what ever else, there not going to retire in the north and spend 8-12k in property taxes. The future is in the south if your from the east coast.