Well, I did it today. I went to my dealer to update my app and asked for the owners daughter who runs the place. I told her I wanted to change the app to request full time work.

She said she had an opening for a facilities manager. After talking with her for about an hour I had the job, full time.

Basically I'll be responsible for a fleet of 11 vehicles, maintanence and repair, making sure the snow is plowed, the dumpsters get emptied, if an electrical problem arises call the electrician, if the toilet brakes call the plumber, if a bike needs to get picked up or delivered get it done. Delivery of new bikes to the second retail location for customer pickup. If a disply breaks call HD for a new one. Also I'll be resonsible for making sure all the needed supplies are in stock, like products from Staples, Sam's club and others. There is currently 3 buildings and a forth is being renovated right now, a 35000 sq ft one that will eventually house the contents of two of the others. I got my own office and computer, hopefully with internet access and I can make my own hours, 40 or as many as 60. It's up to me. And 25% off anything except bikes.

I start on the 14th and can't wait. It's a little pay cut from what I do now, but I can work overtime, but at least I'll be working at a place where I'll be around bikes all day. And maybe actually enjoy going to work. :D

WOW! Congratulations....that is so so awesome! What a dream job! :)

Congats. My old man once said... "do something you love and you'll never work another day"

Way to go Barry!!! Now tell us how you're gonna hook us up with discounts! :laugh

Actually, that's the way to do it. Ya gotta do what you love. Kudos for taking the plunge! :clap

:spineyes Wow im envious

It's deffinately going to be a bit harder though. The bennies cost more and I'll be making a bit less an hour but I hope I can swing it with the OT.

But, if I go to work happy and come home happy, I'll eat ground beef instead of prime rib

Congradulations Barry! It sounds like a wonderful job! You da man!
Billy :clap :clap :clap :clap

hey man, that's awesome, Grats!

Congrats Barry, what a cool way to earn a living!

Congrats, man. Make sure you pick up those new heads from JET first :smoke

One of my dream jobs...Congratulations, Barry! You'll adjust to the pay, like you said, and I'll bet there will be some times out of the year where the overtime will flow! Don't forget to put up an XL-forum card on the bulletin board and slip one to every new Sporty buyer! :D

Aye, congrats! sounds like a cool job :D

Us XL-folk will have to start ridin up your way to enjoy the clean bathrooms, intact HD displays, and neatly trimmed grounds. :smoke

Hey Barry! Congrats on the new job!!! That's great!

congratulations on following your dreams. several years ago I was at a cross road in my life my old job was gone and I decided I wanted to be an electrician and follow in my dads footsteps it took going back to college for a year and three years of applying but I finally got accepted in the apprenticeship program. I have no regrets I love my job and look forward to work every day.

at my dealership, it seems like only the coolest dudes work there. they're all tat up, long hair, dress nice (harley stuff), they wouldn't even hire me less even look at me. :) congrates, you're one of the cool dudes now.

That's awesome Barry. It's great to hear a good story from time to time! Congrats! :clap

Excellent! :clap

Now how exactly do I get there for my 25% discount? :p

That's fantastic..............in the end, things always somehow have a way of working out. Enjoy the job...........but don't spend all your money before walking out each night, now that you're in toy land.:clap

Congratulations! You'll have a great time. I wish I could do that.

Thanks for the nice words. I'm very excited as well as a bit nervous. It's always tough to change to a new job with a family to consider.

As for some of the comments,

Congrats, man. Make sure you pick up those new heads from JET first
Got em in the cellar. Painted black and waiting for me to highlight the fins, and also for temps above 30 to put it together. :frownone

Now tell us how you're gonna hook us up with discounts!
Now how exactly do I get there for my 25% discount
If I could I would. However, it's for immeadiate family only. I don't think they would consider my XLForum family immeadiate :D

but don't spend all your money before walking out each night, now that you're in toy land
My wife works at Petco and brings home shit all the time. My turn baby.

it seems like only the coolest dudes work there. they're all tat up, long hair, dress nice (harley stuff), they wouldn't even hire me less even look at me.
Uh, short hair, no tats and I can wear jeans and t-shirts. Can I still be cool?

Congrats Barry,

Just think of all the money you'll save with the extra discount, I'm sure it will make up for any lesser pay. (ha ha) Either that or you'll end up owing them money every month. You give us all that have had the dream of working for a dealer, but never followed through and submitted and app great motivation.
Thanks and enjoy your new found nirvana.

congrats on the new job..
nice when you can turn a hobby into paid work.

cheers
crackers

Congrats on the job, sounds fantastic!!!!!!!!!

Cool deal! Congrats!


Bart

Congratulations.

I thought my mate was mad when he went to work at a new dealership in 98 (now one of the largest) as a parts counter guy for less money than he was on.

All these years later he's service manager and as happy as a pig in s**t.

Good luck!

Congrats on the Job Barry!! :clap :clap :clap

Don't have to much fun!!!! :D

Congratulations on the job, Barry! Good luck to ya!

They would have to install scales at the doors

to weigh me on my way In / Out !!!

WoW ! :tour COOL ! Good Luck Have fun, man.

Congrats!!! gotta do what you love:smoke

I always find it funny when someone comments on a post that is almost 2 years old..................:doh

Congats. My old man once said... "do something you love and you'll never work another day"

I'll agree with that, hope the job works out well for you! CONGRATS!!!

Hey what ya gonna do for yer two-year anniversary?

I figured he was gonna say he was retiring by now...

Gazza

I always find it funny when someone comments on a post that is almost 2 years old..................:doh

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I would love a job like that. I was doing basically the same thing at a school in Yokosuka, Japan. I wonder if any of the dealers near home will be looking to fill a similar position when I move back.

I'm sure Barry will get a kick out
of seeing this back in action after
two years!

I think we need an update.

SCHNAPP!! 2 years, this is about the longest I've seen a thread go before it got ressurected :smoke