Formerly Bamahoon, AMA

"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips)
09/17/2014 at 23:27 • Filed to: None

I am currently unemployed and not in school. I'm 19(for a whole more hour and a half) and have no clue what I want to do with my life, which I have been told is normal. I can tell you if you are interested in going to a technical school, not gonna name any names, but Wyotech, don't go. I currently drive a slowly dying Toyota 4Runner. Question away.

I also used to have this.

DISCUSSION (32)

DanPadge > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
09/17/2014 at 23:32

Why no Wyotech? I'm always wary of for-profit trade schools but curious about any personal experiences you may have had

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
09/17/2014 at 23:33

I was wondering who you were and where Bamahoon went! It all makes sense now.

Would you say Toyotas are actually as reliable as people think they are?

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > DanPadge
09/17/2014 at 23:35

After going there, I can tell you that their recruiting methods are that of the "We Finance" used car salesman. You do not get the education you pay for. The instructors can't instruct, they read from a book and you teach yourself. And this: http://www.indianagazette.com/news/indiana-n…

http://www.indianagazette.com/news/indiana-n…

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
09/17/2014 at 23:37

Some Toyota's are the most reliable vehicles ever built(sans mid-90's Ram 2500/3500's w/ Cummins 12V P7100 and NV4500), but most are not. At all. As in I should've gotten the Range Rover instead.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
09/17/2014 at 23:39

Yes, you should have.

Then again, this is coming from a guy who would kill for a Range Rover Sport Supercharged.

roflcopter > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
09/17/2014 at 23:40

Tomorrow is your birthday? Let's do hoodrat shit and possibly a burnout or two!

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
09/17/2014 at 23:41

This wasn't a newer one, but it was a 2001 just like this:

Kinja'd!!!

It was in budget and all, but it will be unreliable they said, it will be bad on gas they said...

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > roflcopter
09/17/2014 at 23:43

I'll probably be available after supper tomorrow, so I will be down with that.

DailyTurismo > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
09/17/2014 at 23:44

Have you considered looking for a job in the public sector? Gov't work pays really well and you often don't need a formal edumacation to get started. Pay only goes up with time and layoffs are almost unheard of since the days of FDR. Check out US Customs and Border protection and similar necessary-evil gubment orgs.

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
09/17/2014 at 23:44

I really like those, so yeah, should've gotten the Rangie.

Any SUV will be bad on gas (Unless it's a Tahoe Hybrid), so I just totally ignore that argument.

And any car is unreliable to an extent. Plus hasn't your 4-runner tried to kill you on multiple occasions?

Conan > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
09/17/2014 at 23:48

What do you want to do for school/job now?

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
09/17/2014 at 23:49

Wish I could offer some advice, unfortunately I have no experience in that area. Pretty much always knew what I wanted to do, and that is what I am doing. All that has changed is the manufacturer I wanted to work for. Used to be either jaguar or Porsche.

As far as WyoTech is concerned, that's where I went and it has worked out well for me. You do get out of it what you put into it though, so alot of guys who made no effort and expected to have their own t.v. show after graduating were sorely disappointed. It is also a fast program so if you don't typically learn something the first time through, probably not for you. I can also do pretty much anything automotive related (not including custom upholstery) and can weld better than many many people. That wouldn't be true if not for WyoTech. I'm not saying they don't have their faults, they definitely do, but overall I think it's a great school.

roflcopter > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
09/17/2014 at 23:50

Awesomesauce, I'll text you when I'm done with my meeting(probably around 7:30).

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
09/17/2014 at 23:53

I'm pretty sure they've been passed around since you've been there. They are up for sale again, due to the govt. cutting funds due to basically padding stats for employers and overcharging.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > roflcopter
09/17/2014 at 23:53

Alright, I should be done with whatever by then.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Conan
09/17/2014 at 23:55

Currently for school, I don't really know and job, just something to fill the gaps till then that isn't at a restaurant. Don't want to sound spoiled about the restaurant part, but been there done that and I don't live in a really rural area so there is more than that out there.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
09/17/2014 at 23:56

Most of them were on behalf of Pro-Comp, but a couple of times, yes.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > DailyTurismo
09/17/2014 at 23:57

I'll look into it. Military is out of the question for me due to health, but I'll definitely check out the others.

Conan > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
09/17/2014 at 23:58

Totally fair. I was a hell of a salesman but I wouldn't do it again. It doesn't make me happy.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Conan
09/18/2014 at 00:01

Funny enough, I just applied for a sales job, since there were no real requirements.

Conan > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
09/18/2014 at 00:03

If the commission structure/base and support are decent they can be excellent. It's too much of a manic depressive life for me though and I feel like I'm only using half of my brain. If you've got long term goals I'd try to get into school while you're still young if you can. Otherwise see where it goes.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Conan
09/18/2014 at 00:04

Nothing long term and it's 1500 base w/ benefits + commission.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
09/18/2014 at 00:06

Definite possibility. I've had nothing to do with the place since 2006. They were overcharging then as well, but I got a bunch of grants and scholarships to make it affordable.

Conan > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
09/18/2014 at 00:07

That's not bad. If you're comfortable shamelessly pimping your social network, friends, and family, keeping track of everyone you meet, and always following up it can build into something. What're you selling?

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Conan
09/18/2014 at 00:11

Just applied today, but it's at a Fiat dealership.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
09/18/2014 at 00:12

That wasn't the reason I left, but I'm kind of glad my asthma didn't like the cold.

Conan > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
09/18/2014 at 00:15

Not bad at all. That's more being super likeable, comfortable, having a lot of product knowledge, putting people at their ease, and thinking about it as helping them. I wasn't bad at it. At the very least it taught me how to back up and park properly. I did my best at security sales though.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > Conan
09/18/2014 at 00:17

If by some off chance I were to get the job, I plan on taking the not annoy the piss out of the customer style of sales. Not ignore them, but not annoy them.

Conan > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
09/18/2014 at 00:24

It's clutch. I'm not saying not to contact and follow up, mind you. That's critical. There's a difference between customer service and pushiness though.

DailyTurismo > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
09/18/2014 at 00:24

I'm in the private sector, an engineer, but I've seen many folks go into those public jobs and do really well. Paid overtime, great benefits — and no need for costly bachelors degree for many jobs. Try and find a program that will train you instead of requiring you to have necessary experience. Keep your nose clean and you could do okay.

https://www.usajobs.gov/

EL_ULY > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
09/18/2014 at 01:55

hello :]

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > EL_ULY
09/18/2014 at 02:04

Hi!