Ojc
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I don't like the direction my current employer is going, and after the disapointment of not being made redundant I am having to retrain in something that I do not want to do, not because I will have to work for once but because of the fact in all honesty its a shitty job with little rewards, before at least if I wasn't working for 35 hours a week it made no difference if I didn't get a bonus 
So, I want to move into the motortrade, probably in aftersales either in parts of service advisor etc I've seen some motor trade agencies but they are mostly useless and internet based. Can anyone give me some pointers as to how they got their job within the motor trade?
Thanks
[Edited on 04-01-2007 by Ojc]
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Jambo
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id like to know too, im looking to retrain also and want to work with cars
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Ojc
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To old to retrain as a mechanic, I could not afford to live on £40 a week
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SXi_Tim
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I went into the motor trade when i was 16, i'm 21 now and had several different jobs in it, in my experience don't go into the motor trade, very little money in it until you get into management positions, and every place i have been to there has been a very high ratio of cunts. You will probably end up regretting it. In my experience of course 
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bubble
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quote:
Originally posted by SXi_Tim
I went into the motor trade when i was 16, i'm 21 now and had several different jobs in it, in my experience don't go into the motor trade, very little money in it until you get into management positions, and every place i have been to there has been a very high ratio of cunts. You will probably end up regretting it. In my experience of course
i been here since i was 16. im 22 now. last day tomorrow. totally new career. motor trade is on its arse. to get somewhere u have got to cheat and lie to people and shit(not literally) on your staff.
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Jambo
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Good adverts there
May i reccomend you dont touch the mobile industry with a barge pole 
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SXi_Tim
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quote:
Originally posted by bubblevaux
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Originally posted by SXi_Tim
I went into the motor trade when i was 16, i'm 21 now and had several different jobs in it, in my experience don't go into the motor trade, very little money in it until you get into management positions, and every place i have been to there has been a very high ratio of cunts. You will probably end up regretting it. In my experience of course
i been here since i was 16. im 22 now. last day tomorrow. totally new career. motor trade is on its arse. to get somewhere u have got to cheat and lie to people and shit(not literally) on your staff.
What career path are you moving into? I'm seriously considering getting out whilst i can.
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Robin
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I wouldn't do it again.
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AuroraSport
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seriously i wished i hadn't gone into my apprenticeship, hopefully leaving in april for a major career change.
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bubble
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quote:
Originally posted by SXi_Tim
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Originally posted by bubblevaux
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Originally posted by SXi_Tim
I went into the motor trade when i was 16, i'm 21 now and had several different jobs in it, in my experience don't go into the motor trade, very little money in it until you get into management positions, and every place i have been to there has been a very high ratio of cunts. You will probably end up regretting it. In my experience of course
i been here since i was 16. im 22 now. last day tomorrow. totally new career. motor trade is on its arse. to get somewhere u have got to cheat and lie to people and shit(not literally) on your staff.
What career path are you moving into? I'm seriously considering getting out whilst i can.
im moving to Vodafone UK-awaits barrage of abuse. tbh a car crash that spurred me on-not being able to work manually. but was thinkin about it anyway. going to become an OPs manager. its all to do with retentive sales and Customer care
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Ojc
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I want to work with men (oh err missus) because the women I work with are fcuking stupid.
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Swiftay
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imo a hobby shouldn't become a career, thats why i haven't gone into it
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Jambo
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thats always advisable ollie
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Ojc
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I would rather be in a industry where I know what I'm talking about, Life Assurance is not IMO something I want to learn and have to deal with, its fcuking shit.
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Robin
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How much do you earn? How old are you?
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Mark330d
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google "motorsport academy" they aim to help ppl find a job in that industry amoungst other things.
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Ojc
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Originally posted by Robin
How much do you earn? How old are you?
24 - £20,000, I am resigned to the fact I will be taking a pay drop, considerable.
I'm gonna give this job here a go first, but if it fails I want to be able to get out fairly quick so want to get my CV out there.
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SXi_Tim
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By the time you are 34 you probably will just about equal the wage you are on now in the motortrade, it is that bad.
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Wrighty
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i got a job in local vaux parts dept simply by applying through job centre
got an interview..i think they were impressed with my little bit of vauxhall knowledge and the fact i could point out various parts..week later i got called to say i got the job
BUT it was a really badly paid job..and i got made offer i couldnt refuse with a career back in IT..so after 3 months i left
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Robin
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You'll halve what you earn.
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Pop
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you could send your cv round various dealerships near you, some might have positions that need filling.
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Pop
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Originally posted by SXi_Tim
By the time you are 34 you probably will just about equal the wage you are on now in the motortrade, it is that bad.
depends what area of the trade you work in
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SXi_Tim
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Originally posted by Pop
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Originally posted by SXi_Tim
By the time you are 34 you probably will just about equal the wage you are on now in the motortrade, it is that bad.
depends what area of the trade you work in
Yeah it does, unless you get into management then 20k will be the most you will see to be fair unless you are in car sales which is generally commission based.
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Ojc
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Parts department wages around here are 15k starting wage, which isn't that bad.
Grr I am so fcuked off I do actually like my current job, no one bothers me apart from the women talking about Primark and tea towels I am left to my own devices.
Grr.
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Robin
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Could you cope with a 5k pay cut to do a job which involves trying to work out what people mean by 'the little blue thing which goes on the wire on the passenger side' ?
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