RStangsOC Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Hey there, <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com<st1:place w:st="on">California</st1:place></st1:State> RE License and went to work for a large So Cal broker – probably at the worst time possible (2004). Needing SOME income, I ended up working for a local Ford dealership (mainly because I love cars, and the provided a guaranteed income for a short period of time). I worked there for almost exactly one year – in sales, parts and lastly as a Service Advisor. While working at the Ford dealership, I used to take dealership cars (Ford GT, Shelby’s, modified Mustang’s, etc) to local car shows. Its there that I met the owner of Stillen – where I ultimately ended up. <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> Well, I have been with Stillen for about 15 months now. I guess MAYBE I came into the automotive high performance industry at the wrong time. While I had a couple of reasonable months, all in all I was not able to provide for my family like I should be. About 6 or so months ago I realized that if I was ever going to have the income I needed to, I would need to move out on my own. I began taking classes online – studying until late at night and on the weekends. Geez, I thought all that was over when I got my degree in Business Management – boy was I wrong About a month ago, I took all of my tests to get my Property & Casualty, Life and Health Insurance licenses – and passed them all on the first shot (AMAZING). <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> Starting on Monday – Jan 26<SUP>th</SUP> – I will be running my own business – a Farmers Insurance Agency. I will be selling Home, Auto, Life, Business and Workers Comp insurance – as well as some line of Health insurance. Hopefully by the middle of the year, I will also be ready to test for my Series 6 and Series 63 Securities licenses. <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> Wish me luck – and if you know of ANYONE in the <st1:place w:st="on">Southern California</st1:place> area that I can help with insurance – no matter what it may be for, send them my way. <o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> Page<o:p></o:p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70'sChevyGirl Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 :hi: I believe that things happen for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjwvette Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitelord Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Good luck with the new venture...:2thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eleven357 Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Thats sucks man. I am in IT as well, so I understand the money that you are used to having. Godspeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvalentine Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Congratulations on your new venture and best of luck !! I was in IT most of my career as well. For the record : If anyone ever tells you you are "Over Qualified", in a most friendly manner, get them to put that in writing.. If they are stupid enough to grant that request,, turn around and sue them for discrimination ! There is NO Such Thing as OVER Qualified when appling for a job. They will have admitted that you have the minimum qualifications and should have been considered for the position... I know, it sounds overly litigious,, but the support of your family HAS Got to come before all other feelings... Again, all the best ! Knock um dead !!! Val Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RStangsOC Posted January 23, 2009 Author Share Posted January 23, 2009 Congratulations on your new venture and best of luck !! I was in IT most of my career as well. For the record : If anyone ever tells you you are "Over Qualified", in a most friendly manner, get them to put that in writing.. If they are stupid enough to grant that request,, turn around and sue them for discrimination ! There is NO Such Thing as OVER Qualified when appling for a job. They will have admitted that you have the minimum qualifications and should have been considered for the position... I know, it sounds overly litigious,, but the support of your family HAS Got to come before all other feelings... Again, all the best ! Knock um dead !!! Val Thanks much Well, starting full time tomorrow - my own Farmers Agency Onward and Upward Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwhite Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 good luck my friend!!! i wish you nothing but the best!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRQuarto Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Best of luck to you Page, I hope everything works out great for you! I will be keeping in touch with you of course, and let me know if you need anything, and if I can be of service I will do my best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estecoca Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Best of luck! I, too, was in IT until I made the partial switch to HR application support. It was a change in the right direction, and Im much happier b/c of it. That being said, I spend my free time trying to figure out how to support my lifestyle detailing cars...I just cant convince myself of how to do it... Anyway, it takes cajones to be in your shoes. Knock 'em dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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