Introduction/ 1st Post Hey guys

[StickShift]

Hey all. My name's Tommy, but you can call me StickShift. I hate short intro's that tell you nothing about the person.

I'm 23, gay and out (completely as of about 6 months ago. Long story.). I'm 5'7, a submissive bottom, about 200 lbs (trying to lose weight), sensitive, cynical, and sarcastic. My family took it well when I came out aside from one family member (an Aunt) whom we no longer talk to. I live with my father for a number of reasons. He has a bad back and hip, needs help around the house; I have no job (looking, had many interviews), and all thing's considered, we're all each other has left. My mother and older sister both passed away, my 2 older brothers are assholes in general (though they were accepting when I came out), and the only other family members I care about tend to live far away.

I am a car enthusiast and will only date a guy if he has at least a basic understanding of how cars work. I've tried dating people who have no clue about cars and it's a massive turn off for me. I enjoy working on cars and modifying my own, and just getting my hands dirty in grease in general. I'd much rather wear grease than make-up. *coughi'matrainedmechaniccough*

As for the screen-name, I chose it for a couple reasons. I refuse to own another car that's automatic, unless I'm converting it to a manual tranny. And it comes from one of my personal jokes "You can't be a proper gay guy until you can play with a stick shift".

Anyways, I'm completely new to the gay scene and no clue where to find any gay guy who's even the least bit interested in cars.

 

[looseliam]

Hiya and welcome to JUB

master tech here

 

[StickShift]

Not a master tech yet. Maybe eventually.

 

[looseliam]

Not a master tech yet. Maybe eventually.

You still get shit on by everyone regardless - you just make a bit more. But then you're stuck with the pain-in-the-ass jobs that no one else 'can' handle. Like I said, you get shit no matter what.

Do you work for an independent or a dealer?

 

[StickShift]

currently looking for a dealer. I have an ASE certification in A/C, and that's it.

 

[crimsonpaine]

Welcome

 

[looseliam]

currently looking for a dealer. I have an ASE certification in A/C, and that's it.

Best to start as a lube tech. Make sure it's not a dealer that is a glorified goofy lube that happens to do tires. Avoid the low-lines. VW is a nice place to start. Their cars are fubar, but that's job security I guess This can open windows into Audi and I know the journeymen can make up to $40/frh

 

[StickShift]

Best to start as a lube tech. Make sure it's not a dealer that is a glorified goofy lube that happens to do tires. Avoid the low-lines. VW is a nice place to start. Their cars are fubar, but that's job security I guess This can open windows into Audi and I know the journeymen can make up to $40/frh

I have an interview this Monday with Subaru... as a salesperson. At this point, a job's a job. Every place I go to apply as a tech is either not looking or looking for someone with more experience and won't give me a second glance. It's beyond frustrating.

 

[looseliam]

I have an interview this Monday with Subaru... as a salesperson. At this point, a job's a job. Every place I go to apply as a tech is either not looking or looking for someone with more experience and won't give me a second glance. It's beyond frustrating.

You're a better man than I. I could never deal with people buying a car. I'd probably be in jail after a week because I killed someone.

Plus the cost/benefit ratio is shit. I've seen salesmen spend 4 hours trying to close a deal and they get a $50 mini. Poor guys.

Keep this in mind, though: in new car sales, it doesn't matter what you sell it for. You'll get a flat $x per vehicle then usually a bonus if you sell over x, y cars. So when people keep wanting a lower price, don't let it bug you. Go to the manager and have him sign off. If the clients are being unruly, T.O. to your manager.

Keep-up with your follow-up calls, log them in the CRM - your managers will micro-manage when you're not making the calls.

 

[StickShift]

I know the life of a car salesman. I used to sell classic muscle cars. Just a few examples...

 

[looseliam]

^ now that's a sales job I could handle. I would assume those interested in such vehicles know a bit about the cars and the sale comes easy when someone is emotionally involved.

 

[StickShift]

the first pic if of a 1969 Dodge Coronet Ramcharger Superbee with a 383 bored over by 0.20. Second pic is a 1964 Pontiac Grand Prix with a 421 big block V8 with a 6 pack (for those that don't know, a 6 pack in this case refers to the cars 3 2 barrel carburators). The third pic is a 1976 Chevrolet Corvette that had been built up by a speed shop. The engine was originally a 350 small block but was bored and stroked to a 427. The car makes over 600 HP and even has a 6 speed manual.