Motorcycle industry dream jobs

[Akzle]

It would be hard enough describing where an injured person was let alone accessing them.

time to learn your ass grid references methinks. you'd be surprised where a whirlybird can winch a nigga out of

[AllanB]

I worked as a salesman for Eric Wood in early 1990, Manchester St Christurch , commission and a very small retainer, they were Eric Wood Suzuki back then. New Suzuki's and a bunch of second hand bikes on the floor as well. The deal was, if you sold a bike , a second hand one, you would get your money for selling it but! ..if the bike came back to the workshop because of any faults, the cost of those faults was deducted from your wage packet. Work that out ..

Then I went to work for Tommy Mcleary, ....

WTF you were sales - presumably the mechanics checked over trades before doing the deal? Take the coin out of them!

That shit would (hopefully) not fly nowdays. Glad I never sent my motorcycle money his way.

[jasonu]

You were after a courier/delivery job and postal work would be the closest I can think of.

There might be pressure to keep up with the other posties.

[skippa1]

Seems to be a few of us that wouldnt mind a change. Bet we all do something different too. Lets swap jobs. Everyone just takes a step to the left to try something different for a while. If it works out ok, could look at further enhancements likes wives and such like

[release_the_bees]

I'm a writer by trade so I wouldn't mind writing the odd article for a bike magazine. Unfortunately, there's a lot more money to be made writing about how a piece of software works than reviewing the latest bike.

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[Tazz]

Nah mate, maybe where your standing but I've been looking to move/change things up for a couple of years now but there's just no cunt out there that can or wants to do my job so I just keep on going.....well there are but they are looking for the top top $ which is fine for me as a real tax payer and not self employed .But to say there is no skills shortage is wrong, I'm sure that will change as the flights keep landing though

I read some interesting comments when I was looking for work overseas and one was that there is never a shortage of work, but there are a shortage of people who are not willing to retrain to fill the gaps. People will sit on the dole for years (the example given was ex mining towns in the US) complaining they can't get work all the while they could be spending that time trying to point themselves or market themselves in a new direction where there is work. It is easier said than done like most things and is not a complicated concept, but it was a comment that I think will stick with me for a long time and made me look at the job market quite differently.

Considering any motorcycle industry will be seasonal and not that much during the winter. Better see if you can kick start a project to export NZ made electrical motorbikes (E-motorbike) by making them cheaper than the U.S.A Zero FSX models and hotter than the Harley Davidson Live wire project... Seems easy to build the only thing is the programing.
https://youtu.be/OBmn60rE03o

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Practicality should be top of that list. I haven't seen anything come out yet that will take people to E scoots or bikes and keep them there. I kept a couple on the road in my 'winter away' job and while enjoyable it was no walk in the park (apart from that time I had to walk a broken down one through the park. Ahhh, memories )

Seems to be a few of us that wouldnt mind a change. Bet we all do something different too. Lets swap jobs. Everyone just takes a step to the left to try something different for a while. If it works out ok, could look at further enhancements likes wives and such like

What do you do mate? If you want to try your hand at sales, marketing, IT, manufacturing, buying/procurement, photography, design, facebooking, accounts, payroll, office admin, cleaning, HR, H&S and a couple of other things then I have just the swap for you! It is a sweet job to keep your brain engaged and learning, but the best and worst things about it are the people.
I've got no complaints about the missus though sorry. Come back in 10 years.

[Tazz]

There is no shortage of skilled labour in most industries in NZ at moment so you really need to identify your core skills and run with that.
I've been down the self employed route and doing stuff i really like, its not the same when you are forcing it out as work.
Also switching industries you need to be REALLY good at what you do. I've moved sideways from truck driving with bit of loading ymself and unloading to more mostly just forklift driving now. Its a highly skilled competitive workplace and you have to work hard to prove yourself to colleagues.

My first job out of school was as a storeperson rocking around on forlifts and stockpickers. The only CV I've ever made since then was for that job overseas so I did OK out of it reputation wise As fun as it was it's not something that captures the interest much now sadly. There are certianly some well paying opportunies going for non muppets in the freight industry. I even spied a couple of roles in Blenheim for a trucking firm earlier in the week if you're keen for another change mate.

[george formby]

I read some interesting comments when I was looking for work overseas and one was that there is never a shortage of work, but there are a shortage of people who are not willing to retrain to fill the gaps. People will sit on the dole for years (the example given was ex mining towns in the US) complaining they can't get work all the while they could be spending that time trying to point themselves or market themselves in a new direction where there is work. It is easier said than done like most things and is not a complicated concept, but it was a comment that I think will stick with me for a long time and made me look at the job market quite differently.


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I've taken a side step in my career. I'm now teaching my skill rather than applying it directly. The organisation I work for prioritise industry experience and connections over teaching skills, they supply me with those. So far so good. I'm loving the new challenge and positive, forward thinking, environment.

[skippa1]

What do you do mate? If you want to try your hand at sales, marketing, IT, manufacturing, buying/procurement, photography, design, facebooking, accounts, payroll, office admin, cleaning, HR, H&S and a couple of other things then I have just the swap for you! It is a sweet job to keep your brain engaged and learning, but the best and worst things about it are the people.
I've got no complaints about the missus though sorry. Come back in 10 years.

Manager....got just under 100 staff some do sales, marketing, IT, manufacturing, HR, H&S etc etc....blah blah and a couple of other things. Doesnt sound like much of a swap

[Tazz]

Manager....got just under 100 staff some do sales, marketing, IT, manufacturing, HR, H&S etc etc....blah blah and a couple of other things. Doesnt sound like much of a swap

Yeah nah, I don't think we're a 'Tinder jobs' match sorry mate. Worth a shot!

[rastuscat]

Someone already said this, but I'll say it again. If motorcycles are your passion, turning it into a job is a backward step.

I was a Police motorcyclist. Now I'm a motorcycle instructor. If my mates want to go riding when I'm not working, I don't as I've been on the bike all week.

I wonder if porn stars are get over sex. Almost guarantee they do.

[Crasherfromwayback]

There is always the usual warning to consider when you turn your hobby into a job; you need to find a new hobby.

That can happen I guess. I'm lucky that it hasn't yet. Not even after nearly 30 years. But, I do have other hobbies.

Open up a dealers shop. Those cunts make a fortune!!!

I know right! It's exactly why I've never bothered to open my own shop.

Wow that's harsh.

And more than likely not true or correct. I note that post has disappeared?

[Crasherfromwayback]

Someone already said this, but I'll say it again. If motorcycles are your passion, turning it into a job is a backward step.

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For some people maybe. But they also say...if you follow your passion, you'll never work a day in your life. Worked for me. The bike industry is a lifestyle choice for me.

[rastuscat]

For some people maybe. But they also say...if you follow your passion, you'll never work a day in your life. Worked for me. The bike industry is a lifestyle choice for me.

I'm also happy to accept that being in the motorcycle industry doesn't mean riding for 40 hours a week. There are so many facets to it. You just have to find the one you fit best.

[Tazz]

I've taken a side step in my career. I'm now teaching my skill rather than applying it directly. The organisation I work for prioritise industry experience and connections over teaching skills, they supply me with those. So far so good. I'm loving the new challenge and positive, forward thinking, environment.

Noice! Start ups are good for that. Find a problem, ask a few people why it's done that way, don't find a compelling reason and can think of a better way to do it, change it, bam, every one is happy Such a cool vibe.

A few offers are coming in now, nothing that exciting and nothing to do with motorbikes, but at least I know in a few months I won't be on the street

I chat to a few people about their professions every now and again as they come through the shop and have (in my own mind) broken employment down 3 parts:

- collegues (People that are awesome can make a shit job awesome)
- pay (Decent compensation can also put a polish on a turd)
- job satisfaction (self explanatory)

If you have none of those working in your favour, you're in the wrong job and should quit immediatly for the sake of sanity (although crazy people apparently do have more fun).
If you have 1 out of 3, you're still in the wrong job but have a bit of give
2 out of 3 you are not doing bad and are probably in a pretty good place and if you have all
3 out 3 you are in dream job/as good as it gets territory.

I always just aim for 2 so I have something to complain about