If you made a career change... - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

fishaholic18 · 04-15-2005, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnR

Other options, especially where you are a tranny guy, is to get a job as an estimator for one of the underwiting/warrwanty companies. Yes, kindof a crap job but there is some flexibility, you use the knowledge you already have, and you would probably be good at it. You are Master, right?

Holy S#@$%, I never thought of that.
Yes, I've been a Master for about 10 years or so.

JohnR · 04-15-2005, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by fishaholic18

Holy S#@$%, I never thought of that.
Yes, I've been a Master for about 10 years or so.

Also, talk to the some of the Zone service reps and maybe get a gig at the regional training center.... Call me this weekend.

TheSpecialist · 04-15-2005, 03:11 PM

Dave check your pm's

Mac I hear ya, it's not easy running your own business..

kevin d · 04-15-2005, 03:39 PM

A year or 2 ago I got paid $100 to drive a bride and groom in my buddy's 68 Buick GS convertible. Couldn't believe I was gettin PAID to do that! I got calls and e mails for months after that requesting the same service. Now all I need is a fleet of classic convertibles......
I just retired from the Marine Corps in Dec and have been trying to find a job that pays well and and isn't a drag. Not much luck so far.
I have a buddy who wants to do charter fishing when he retires. That might be the way to go for some of you!

redlite · 04-15-2005, 03:40 PM

Went to college for environmental engineering with the dream of being a squirrel cop in Mass. Talked to one from my hometown and he told me not to bother. Very few openings and getting one of the very few openings is extremely politically influenced. He told me to just become a State Trooper as they go through the same training, but staties make more, but they don't get the cool toys of the squirrel cops.
That being said, got a 97 on the last state exam and they just announced that they are going to start taking 97's and above, so my hopes might still be alive.
Been a bean counter for the past 5 years and HATE it. Benefits are great, especially with time off to fish and I'm inside driving a desk chair all day, but I'm sick of crunchin numbers.
I need a new job soon too.
My little brother just went through a carrer change of being a mechanic since he went through tech school, but now just got hired by our town's water department and got hired as a call fireman. He doesn't miss his hands being permanently grease stained.
Good luck to you in what way you go for.

TheSpecialist · 04-15-2005, 03:57 PM

Kevin or anyone else thats looking try here, just lookup for you state:

http://www22.verizon.com/about/caree...16271,,00.html

kevin d · 04-16-2005, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by TheSpecialist

Kevin or anyone else thats looking try here, just lookup for you state:

http://www22.verizon.com/about/caree...16271,,00.html

It comes up saying Page Cannot Be Found?

JohnR · 04-15-2005, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnR

Also, talk to the some of the Zone service reps and maybe get a gig at the regional training center.... Call me this weekend.

Funny thing, I was just talking to my new neighbor across the street and he's the GM Service Rep for SE Mass - I'll need to ask where someone like you might fit in that type of ogranization next time I see him...

fishaholic18 · 04-15-2005, 04:15 PM

I may still have some hope.
You guys are the best.
THANKS!!!!!
I feel a little better now.

mrmacey · 04-16-2005, 11:20 AM

A limo franchise you can be my RI connection.

Hooper · 04-16-2005, 11:45 AM

Funny topic, I have wanted to do something besides what I am doing now for quite awhile, mostly because I can't believe I have to do it for 24 more years when I am tired of it today!

Anyhow, a friend I ran into recently intoduced me to a friend of his, a VP in a major private company. He asked for my resume, so I sent it; who knows, but if he is for real with what it might pay for starters, I might hang it up in the locker and close it for the last time!

beachwalker · 04-16-2005, 01:13 PM

FULL timer whiner (instead of part time)

in reality ?

a jet fighter pilot

fishaholic18 · 04-16-2005, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mrmacey

A limo franchise you can be my RI connection.

Mike, lets talk.

mrmacey · 04-17-2005, 10:19 AM

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Mike, lets talk.

If you can answer yes to all of them we can talk.
1 Are you willing to work mega hours for at least 3 years.
2 Are you ready to invest 40-70k for a vehicle financing will work.
3 Are you ready to give up everything dear to you to make your company work.
4. Are you willing to lay it all on the line financially and take a gamble that you believe in yourself to make things happen.
5. Are you ready to be an owner or are you just having an enterpeneaurl moment.
6. Do you have the 3 Ds Drive Determination and Dedication that it takes to own a company.
7 Are you teachable
8 And Are you willing to be taught.
9 When the $%it hits the fan and you are struggling are you gonna hang in there.
10 Can you let bull bounce off you because driving clients and dealing with the public is tourture!!!!!

If you answered yes to all of these then maybe you might be intrested in this business Ill tell you I started right behind September 11th air travel at an all time low and I have grown my company from 1 to 4 vehicles in just about a year and half I know what it takes to own I have lived this day in and day out while people sleep I drive and answer e mails any business on your own is going to be tuff to start hard work long hours but you know something I wouldnt give it up for the world Its MINE.