Job Update
So, I've been in contact with Reynolds and Reynolds for a while now, most recently a phone interview today, with a drug test being scheduled sometime in the next couple days. Hope all the meth-laced acid I've been dropping the past 72 hours straight is out of my system by then... Anyways, the drug test is kind of symbolic in that it sort of implies a job offer. I talked to the guy who would be my boss yesterday, and he seems pretty cool. Today's phone interview brought the grand total to 5 interviews, with a face-to-face interview in the works. Yikes. But I'm not here entirely to bitch and moan, I'm more here to update you on what I've learned.
First I'll start with the job description. R&R is the leading supplier of software and technology to car dealers. I would be the guy based in Portland that goes to these dealerships a few times a week and work with them to make processes more efficient, profitable, user-friendly, etc. I would work from home, set my own schedule, and my own hours. As long as I get my work done, I'm all good.
I get a company car, which I also can use for personal use, and all gas is paid for. I also get a Blackberry, a laptop, and a printer/scanner/copier. So they basically set me up.
As you know already, there is a 6 month training in Houston, but they put me up in an apartment with rent and utilities paid for, so all I have to do is feed myself. Each year they fly everyone to Houston for a meeting/company get together, which sounds like fun, and every 6 months we are eligible for a raise/promotion. Sounds great to me.
So, that's what I've learned thus far. I'll let you know more when I know more.
3 comments:
Hmmnnnn...interesting.
Kevin, I am saying this as the son of two people that have been in the car industry forever. If you take this job you are a fool. A pure and simple fool. If you would like to know how badly the car industry treats it's employees please come to any of the family dinners I have been at for the last 22 years. There is no growth within the industry, no money, no change or willingness to be progressive. The auto industry is based on a broken economic model and any sane person would avoid it with a passion. Do not be fooled by what it is offering. Honestly and truly talk to anyone that has worked in the industry (that isn't trying to hire you because all you will get is lies) and you will realize what a mistake it is.
I hear what you're saying, Zach, but I think this is a good opening job opportunity for me. All the positions I ultimately want require at least a few years of experience, if not more, so I'm doing this to build that experience so I can apply for those positions I want later down the road. I'm not totally thrilled at the idea of working for a giant company that produces technology for the auto industry, I like the small company dynamic better, but this looked good for a first step toward my career goals.
I appreciate your advice, and the fact that you care enough to tell me, and hope this is different.
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