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Finally! A Shot at Having My Dream Job Becoming a Reality!

Discussion in 'Personal & Emotional Support' started by The Traveler, Mar 12, 2013.

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  1. Mar 12, 2013 at 8:11 PM
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    The Traveler

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    Had an interview with a sales manager about a sales job at a major off-road company last Thursday. They primarily work and order parts for Jeeps, mostly JK's from my personal observance, and compete all around the world in all sorts of races, as well as attend many of the events we all go to. I wont mention the name yet, but they are a very big contributor to the Jeep world.

    They are looking for a person to fill a position on their sales team since they have recently expanded. They have just moved from a 1300 sq. ft. 2 door garage to a 9000 sq. ft. warehouse this past weekend, so the company seems to be doing very well.

    During the interview on Thursday, I mentioned that they advertise working on and ordering parts for Toyota trucks, but I have never seen one there besides my own (the installed an AAL for me 6 months ago). I explained to them my roots in the Tacoma community and showed them that I can be a major contributing factor to expanding their business into Toyota territory using forums, communities, and trade shows. I think they liked that :thumbsup:

    The manager who interviewed me sent me an e-mail today asking if I could come in this week to chat with the owner of the company!

    I'm a bit nervous because I've always worked in office buildings performing desk jobs and mindless paperwork. This could be the first job I'd really have a passion for. I'm welcoming all points to bring up, and any support I can get for the interview going well! I'll be sure to let you know the result, may it be good or bad news. Thanks! :)

    -Matt
     
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    The Traveler, Mar 12, 2013
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  2. Mar 12, 2013 at 8:16 PM
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    RiverBoyTRD

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    Good luck.....hair cut and shave!!!
     
    RiverBoyTRD, Mar 12, 2013
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  3. Mar 12, 2013 at 8:22 PM
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    92LandCruiser

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    Good luck dude!
     
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  4. Mar 12, 2013 at 8:24 PM
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    taco terror

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    Haha thats awesome man, hope you get the job. Glad the Tacoma community may have helped you out here;)
     
    taco terror, Mar 12, 2013
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  5. Mar 12, 2013 at 9:04 PM
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    The Traveler

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    Thanks guys, I owe it all to TW. I didn't know a thing about Tacomas until I started lurking 2 years ago. Thanks again!
     
    The Traveler, Mar 12, 2013
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  6. Mar 13, 2013 at 8:27 AM
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    Joe D

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    Good luck man hope it works out! Keep us posted...
     
    Joe D, Mar 13, 2013
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  7. Mar 13, 2013 at 8:31 AM
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    DEEVON911

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    Good luck, there is nothing better than going to a job you love. Hope you get it.
     
    DEEVON911, Mar 13, 2013
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  8. Mar 13, 2013 at 8:35 AM
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    95 taco

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    Good luck Matt
     
    95 taco, Mar 13, 2013
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  9. Mar 13, 2013 at 8:36 AM
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    hetkind

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    Best of luck...I remember my first job with a small racing products company...Moroso, and that was almost 35 years ago. Since then I have moved into engineering in the defense industry.
     
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  10. Mar 13, 2013 at 8:47 AM
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    Good luck Matt!!
     
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  11. Mar 13, 2013 at 4:49 PM
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    Thanks guys!

    Meeting is set for tomorrow at 9:30am. I'll keep you guys in the loop with whatever happens after that.
     
    The Traveler, Mar 13, 2013
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  12. Mar 13, 2013 at 4:53 PM
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    carcharias

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    Sounds like this is the job for you, Matt, and also yours to lose. Knock it outta the park, man!
     
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    Good shit man! :thumbsup:

    Nothing better than potentially having a good job that you will enjoy doing! :cool:
     
    ChamYota, Mar 13, 2013
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    Best of luck to you!
     
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    Good luck.
     
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  17. Mar 13, 2013 at 5:07 PM
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    Good luck, Matt.:cool:
     
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    Positive thoughts your way!
     
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  19. Mar 13, 2013 at 5:23 PM
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    good luck buddy!!!!!!!!!!! that would be awesome let us know if we can help in anyway
     
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  20. Mar 13, 2013 at 5:30 PM
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    jobrien

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    jobrien shit happens then you die

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    Good luck brother hope thjs goes really well for ya. Wish you all the best
     
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