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eric81 · 06-26-2009, 01:12 PM

Thanks everyone... I haven't had a job for almost 3 months now because I got "let go" by DirecTV. I moved from Wa to Co, and they were supposed to be able to get me a vehicle, and it never happened. I made a move from one state to another, and then didn't have a job. And it turns out there is a 10% unemployment rate here in Co, so these past 3 months I have turned in almost 20 different applications, and have only had 4 interviews. OUCH! That's harsh for an ex-military member, especially with an amazing resume and history as mine. I was incredibly lucky to finally get a job, regardless of my resume and history, and am super thankful to work for a company that I actually do like. DirecTV is nice, but the company itself is deffinatley getting more money from each person than they are saying. Some people are paying over $100/ month for service, and don't have premium channels, just because their contracts are up. Toyota makes a profit off of their cars, obviously, but they make fuel efficient and affordable cars. And they last a long time. I believe if I give FACTS about the cars, I could get people to buy them. People who buy Toyota's or Honda's, go back to those dealerships because they like the product and want it again. The pay isn't going to rock at first, but it's better than siting around the house waiting for nothing, donating blood to eat, and watching the bank account and bills suffer. And the better I get, the more I can potentially make. I am excited about working there, and I believe I can be a face that people can trust. I have owned several other models of cars, and also have owned a 2006 Toyota Sienna LE (LOVED that mini-van), 2008 Scion xB (wifes car), and a 2008 Toyota Yaris LB (about to lose it due to being too far behind on payments because of being unemployed). My mother-in-law drives a 2006 Toyota Highlander, my sister-in-law drives a 2002 Toyota Sienna, and plenty of friends drive Camry's or Carolla's. Hopefully I last more than 2 or 3 months, and everything goes right for me.

SaerinRhoe · 06-26-2009, 02:23 PM

Sorry to thread-jack but I'm reading this 'confessions of a car salesman' and this just made me laugh...

Quote:

Then, at about number 73, was this loaded question: "I like guns: yes or no?" I wondered how they would react if I crossed out the word "like" and put in "love." Better yet, I considered inserting the word "automatic" in front of "guns.

S.R.

wooverstone8 · 06-26-2009, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric81

I finally got a job, and it is for Toyota! I now sell Toyota's!

Congrats and good luck.

*tomato* · 06-26-2009, 02:58 PM

Eric 81, congrats and good luck with your new job.

I agree with you, almost any job is better than sitting at home, even if it isn't your dream job or whatever.

There is always opportunity to learn something, and make contacts, or even make friends who in turn might tell you about opportunities down the road, it happens, or not, but you never know.

So keep an open mind, keep a good attitude and do the best you can. That's all you can do, do your best and see what happens next.

Good luck and congratulations.

eric81 · 06-26-2009, 09:03 PM

ASTROMAN!!! Hey guy. How's the wife? And the car? Sorry it's been so long... I moved to Colorado now, and am hating the heat, and all the bad luck. Besides JUST getting a job after 2 months unemployment, my bicycle got stolen, my car got broken into (they DESTROYED a brand new HD radio from JVC, stole Band Of Brothers DVD set, took ALL of my audio CD's, and even took my Snickers bar), and they broke into my house (stole the super sweet 42" 1080p Toshiba Regza TV worth over $1,200, EVERY SINGLE MOVIE WE HAD!!!, and a computer monitor). Oh yeah, and because of the not having a job for almost 3 months, they are going to take the Yaris this week. All those mods, wasted. (sigh) But, I am alive and healthy, and I still have the wifes Scion xB (gen 2) with the 2.4l 2AZ engine in it, so I can always start modding that, soon as I get all my bills straight. Anyways, I will pm you with my new address so I can get those cards from you, if you don't mind shipping them to me. Snail mail is fine, btw. As long as it is cheap and they get here eventually. Thanks! Also, what else have you done to your ride since the stripes?

06-26-2009, 02:58 PM	#4
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	Eric 81, congrats and good luck with your new job. I agree with you, almost any job is better than sitting at home, even if it isn't your dream job or whatever. There is always opportunity to learn something, and make contacts, or even make friends who in turn might tell you about opportunities down the road, it happens, or not, but you never know. So keep an open mind, keep a good attitude and do the best you can. That's all you can do, do your best and see what happens next. Good luck and congratulations. __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

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06-26-2009, 01:12 PM	#1
eric81 View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Salesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Clarksville, IN Posts: 297	Thanks everyone... I haven't had a job for almost 3 months now because I got "let go" by DirecTV. I moved from Wa to Co, and they were supposed to be able to get me a vehicle, and it never happened. I made a move from one state to another, and then didn't have a job. And it turns out there is a 10% unemployment rate here in Co, so these past 3 months I have turned in almost 20 different applications, and have only had 4 interviews. OUCH! That's harsh for an ex-military member, especially with an amazing resume and history as mine. I was incredibly lucky to finally get a job, regardless of my resume and history, and am super thankful to work for a company that I actually do like. DirecTV is nice, but the company itself is deffinatley getting more money from each person than they are saying. Some people are paying over $100/ month for service, and don't have premium channels, just because their contracts are up. Toyota makes a profit off of their cars, obviously, but they make fuel efficient and affordable cars. And they last a long time. I believe if I give FACTS about the cars, I could get people to buy them. People who buy Toyota's or Honda's, go back to those dealerships because they like the product and want it again. The pay isn't going to rock at first, but it's better than siting around the house waiting for nothing, donating blood to eat, and watching the bank account and bills suffer. And the better I get, the more I can potentially make. I am excited about working there, and I believe I can be a face that people can trust. I have owned several other models of cars, and also have owned a 2006 Toyota Sienna LE (LOVED that mini-van), 2008 Scion xB (wifes car), and a 2008 Toyota Yaris LB (about to lose it due to being too far behind on payments because of being unemployed). My mother-in-law drives a 2006 Toyota Highlander, my sister-in-law drives a 2002 Toyota Sienna, and plenty of friends drive Camry's or Carolla's. Hopefully I last more than 2 or 3 months, and everything goes right for me.

06-26-2009, 09:03 PM	#5
eric81 View User's Garage Drives: Toyota Salesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Clarksville, IN Posts: 297	ASTROMAN!!! Hey guy. How's the wife? And the car? Sorry it's been so long... I moved to Colorado now, and am hating the heat, and all the bad luck. Besides JUST getting a job after 2 months unemployment, my bicycle got stolen, my car got broken into (they DESTROYED a brand new HD radio from JVC, stole Band Of Brothers DVD set, took ALL of my audio CD's, and even took my Snickers bar), and they broke into my house (stole the super sweet 42" 1080p Toshiba Regza TV worth over $1,200, EVERY SINGLE MOVIE WE HAD!!!, and a computer monitor). Oh yeah, and because of the not having a job for almost 3 months, they are going to take the Yaris this week. All those mods, wasted. (sigh) But, I am alive and healthy, and I still have the wifes Scion xB (gen 2) with the 2.4l 2AZ engine in it, so I can always start modding that, soon as I get all my bills straight. Anyways, I will pm you with my new address so I can get those cards from you, if you don't mind shipping them to me. Snail mail is fine, btw. As long as it is cheap and they get here eventually. Thanks! Also, what else have you done to your ride since the stripes?