There's a change storm a'brewing

"RallyWrench" (rndlitebmw) 02/06/2016 at 01:23 • Filed to: work

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I don’t enjoy running the shop. I tell people their cars are broken, break their hearts with repair estimates that I feel bad giving, and take their money when it’s done. There’s nothing fulfilling about it, no enjoyment or satisfaction of a job well done. I’m good at it, as I’ve helped claw the shop’s reputation back from damage done by an unscrupulous sociopathic dickbag former manager, and have maintained the shop’s income despite often telling people not to fix their cars or to buy Toyotas, but I hate it. Straight up hate it. I’m not a salesman. I hate paperwork and phone calls. I hate being in an office, in front of monitors all day ( I mean, except for you lot...). My toolboxes are in the back, collecting dust, my callouses withering.

Anyway... Canepa is only a couple hours away. They’re looking for a race mechanic. I think I owe it to myself to apply, if for no other reason than to start the ball rolling towards change, and to see what my modest resume can get me. The time has long since passed to find happiness in what I do, to find a way to keep learning every day, and to rekindle the love I’ve lost for cars.

The time has also long since passed to crack another Ninkasi and continue my thoughts.

‘Night Oppo, cheers.

Chariotoflove > RallyWrench 02/06/2016 at 01:27

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That’s the right attitude, my friend. As long as you fulfill any responsibility to dependents, follow your dream. Life’s too short to do otherwise. Cheers.

DrJohannVegas > RallyWrench 02/06/2016 at 01:35

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Always apply. Sounds like some change’ll do you good, and it might even bring a spark in the short-term.

Mojo Jojo > RallyWrench 02/06/2016 at 01:42

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I spent three years of my life oscillating between explaining that no matter how many dings we chased down on their car, there would always be a biggest ding, and convincing the newest baller on the block that bass boat glitter on an 84 Cutlass is a wise investment. I feel your pain.

RallyWrench > Chariotoflove 02/06/2016 at 01:44

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I do have a family to support, which is why this relatively close opportunity interests me.

RallyWrench > DrJohannVegas 02/06/2016 at 01:47

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That's how I feel. Change has to happen because I can't abide stagnation, so if I can make a positive change and still adequately support my family I have to try for it.

BoulderZ > RallyWrench 02/06/2016 at 02:10

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I am currently enjoying my dream job. The way I got to it was by staying with an excellent job at a company with issues for the severance pay. The point is that judicious change in your career trajectory is a good thing. You’ve thought about this and you’ve done some hard work to make it happen. Yo have found the next step and should take it with confidence. Apply. The worst they can do is say, “No”, and you know better how to position for the next attempt. Good luck. I believe you’re on the right track.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > RallyWrench 02/06/2016 at 02:51

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Carpé diem, my friend. The opportunity is there. If you want it, go for it. Don’t let your happiness turn into a distant memory. Worst that can happen is you don’t get called back, next worst is they offer a paltry sum that doesn’t make it worthwhile. But if you don’t try you will end up regretting it.

Shoot for the moon! Cheers!

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > RallyWrench 02/06/2016 at 09:49

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I know where you’re coming from. Where I work I have a balance between shop work and office work. I also have the unfortunate ability to do the shop work well, and I’ve found myself doing more and more of it. And it sucks.

CaptDale - is secretly British > RallyWrench 02/08/2016 at 20:17

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I think you should apply!! As much as it would suck to lose the only other Oppo in the area, but that would be a great job. And it would get you back with tools in your hand. Let me know how it goes.

CaptDale - is secretly British > CaptDale - is secretly British 02/08/2016 at 20:24

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Also you’ll need to hook me up with this

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Stef Schrader > RallyWrench 02/18/2016 at 23:59

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DO EET!

(I do love putting Puffalumps on Porsches.)

RallyWrench > Stef Schrader 02/19/2016 at 00:16

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This could open up a whole new consciousness for Puffs. Imagine... Puff... 9...1...7... aaand there’s fluffy brains everywhere because the poor thing’s head exploded. I don’t know if they’re ready for that. I don’t know if I’m ready for that!