employment update

After many months of unemployment (and a nightmarish 6 month stint of training and working as an over-the-road trucker), I have been employed for the past 2 months in the sales department at a prominent Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep dealer in my area.

It's not my dream job. I'm an introvert. It's a little out of my comfort zone. But, sometimes that's not all bad.

It's too soon to say how this opportunity will work out. I am giving it my all, trying to learn quickly, and getting good feedback from my managers and peers. The proof, however, is in the paycheck. It is a 100% commission position. I am told that it has good income potential, and I am off to a respectable start. The concern is whether or not I can grow my customer base quickly enough to solely support my family of six. Striving toward that goal!

I know car salesmen do not have the best of reputations... and many times for good reason. Fortunately, my dealership does not wish to hire stereotypical car sales personnel and we are often told that our approach is refreshing after customers visit some of our competition. Good for me... I don't think I could work at some of those other dealerships.

The hours aren't great. Some co-workers complain about them. I have an advantage here, though... I was an over-the-road trucker. Car sales hours aren't so bad when you've spent weeks away from your family and lived in the cab of a truck!