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Stick with safe and secure where you are already established? 7 26.92%
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Apply and make a decision when/if you get an offer. 18 69.23%
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Old 01-24-2010, 07:19 PM   #1
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Does it say anything about industry shows, or dealer involvement? If so, that can include more than weekends...
But he gets to travel and meet cool people. Kinda like you.
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Old 01-24-2010, 07:29 PM   #2
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But he gets to travel and meet cool people. Kinda like you.
That can be a "be careful what you wish for" situation. It is an incredibly cool job - but, there are things involved in the fine print that no one tells you until you start the job

Just trying to help...
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Old 01-24-2010, 07:41 PM   #3
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Now is a bad time to be in the powersports industry, especially just starting. The whole industry is based on "toys" basically so with the economy the way it is now, the whole market is down. On the dealership end, unit sales were down on average between 30-50% for a lot of brands for last year. Don't have figures for parts and labor but it's got to be close to that too. We can really see it at our dealership since we're not a "large" one. I'm out as soon as I can find another job. Though I loved working in the industry, i'm living on a poverty level income right now and I don't love it that much. While you'll probably be in a salary position you have to consider if things get tighter, you'll likely be one of the first laid off since you'll be the new guy.
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Old 01-24-2010, 07:42 PM   #4
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That can be a "be careful what you wish for" situation. It is an incredibly cool job - but, there are things involved in the fine print that no one tells you until you start the job

Just trying to help...
I would honestly give my left arm to be in your position.

You have the coolest job and you truly are my hero.
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