I am ending this day on a lighter note than what I started. The market closed today with AAPL rising almost 6%. A lot better than yesterday. I hope for the trend to continue. ITA also rose; unfortunately, I have yet to buy any, so I lost out on the small gain. But that is alright, I try not to time the market. I do not believe anyone can time the market. I have heard that trying to do this will only make matters worse, so I will stick with my strategy.
As for the dealership, I had only one customer. It was a good customer though, someone who was genuinely interested. Unfortunately, a condition stood in the way of selling him a car. In the car business, there are objections and conditions. An objection is something we as salesman must overcome, such as "not ready to buy," "have to talk to the wife/husband," etc. Conditions are those which we are not able to overcome, such as losing a job, filing for bankruptcy, or in this case, not having a garage large enough for the truck. I am perfectly fine with those who have conditions; I do not hold anything against them.
After work, I went out for Chinese food with my grandparents; it was just the three of us. I decided to use that time to hint the idea of me going to the Army. They reacted much better than I thought. My grandmother is a Jehovah's Witness. They really do not support war, so I didn't expect her to agree with anything I was saying. As for my grandfather, he cares about my future. He has told me before that he does not think the military has good benefits nor do they have good retirement programs.
After telling them I took a test for the Army, the ASVAB, I explained that if I went into the Reserves, my job would be 42A Human Resources. I handled my grandmother's objection to me joining the military by telling her I would have a desk job. I handled my grandfather's objection by telling them I would get paid at least $600 a month in the Reserves (I would go only one weekend a month), I would have health-care coverage, they will pay $20k of my student loans, and my 401(k) and my IRA I will be handling privately; anything extra is just gravy. To my delight, they simply nodded with approval. I am sure they will be worried about me, but at least I proved to them that I could take care of myself.
As soon as I arrived home, I made myself comfortable and checked in with the Ms. She seems to be doing just fine, as is the relationship. I wanted to go out tonight, but instead, I ended up doing some homework. I don't like to keep her out to late anymore, I fear my approval rating with her parents would sharply decline. As for tonight, I will simply relax read a book I checked out from the library, and prepare for my trip to my high school alma mater tomorrow; I will be checking in with the JROTC program. Until then, I hope all is well.
29 August 2007
No Change
There was nothing new about yesterday. AAPL was down (2.5%), the dealership was slow, morale was down. The day went by quickly, however. It seemed like I got a lot done. I finished another product knowledge test in order to maintain my certification. I really didn't do much else. Like I said, it seemed like I got something done.
After work, I washed the bike, ate some dinner, and visited the Ms. She still is taking her health seriously. She lays there watching TV like most other college students on Summer vacation. I wish she'd be a little more active. Maybe a little more healthier in her food choices. But she is too stubborn to understand the consequences. Hopefully she will gain knowledge this autumn; I only care for her health.
On a lighter note, while I was there I watched Mad Money with Jim Cramer. This episode was concerning casino and casino related stocks. It was very informative, but I did not find it very interesting. I rarely get to catch an episode of Mad Money; it is either a part of the episode, the Lightning Round podcasts, or his e-newsletters. He will be going to USC (GO TROJANS!!!) on September 7th. I really wish I could go. I am a new fan of Cramer, and boy does he have me hooked. I think it is because his show is geared toward us college students, or at least, we are a big part of his fan base. It is exciting and high energy, the other shows are, for lack of a better phrase, for old people. The other shows I've seen have people sitting down using drone-like voices in overly-complex conversations. I am not saying that these are bad shows, or that these people do not know what they are talking about. I am new to this field, I am in no position to criticize. I am simply saying that those shows do not interest me.
Back to the subject, while I was watching, I was also researching. I found the ETF iShares Dow Jones US Aerospace & Defense (Symbol: ITA), which follows the DJ US Aerospace & Defense Index. I believe it would be a good addition to my portfolio. I have to do more research on indices, but I think this will be my next purchase. I am hoping it goes below $63, if it doesn't I will only purchase less than 63.50. I am just trying to test the waters, so I will only buy a few shares.
To summarize, there has been no change to the type of days I have been having. I am still hoping for the better days, in the stock market and in the real world.
After work, I washed the bike, ate some dinner, and visited the Ms. She still is taking her health seriously. She lays there watching TV like most other college students on Summer vacation. I wish she'd be a little more active. Maybe a little more healthier in her food choices. But she is too stubborn to understand the consequences. Hopefully she will gain knowledge this autumn; I only care for her health.
On a lighter note, while I was there I watched Mad Money with Jim Cramer. This episode was concerning casino and casino related stocks. It was very informative, but I did not find it very interesting. I rarely get to catch an episode of Mad Money; it is either a part of the episode, the Lightning Round podcasts, or his e-newsletters. He will be going to USC (GO TROJANS!!!) on September 7th. I really wish I could go. I am a new fan of Cramer, and boy does he have me hooked. I think it is because his show is geared toward us college students, or at least, we are a big part of his fan base. It is exciting and high energy, the other shows are, for lack of a better phrase, for old people. The other shows I've seen have people sitting down using drone-like voices in overly-complex conversations. I am not saying that these are bad shows, or that these people do not know what they are talking about. I am new to this field, I am in no position to criticize. I am simply saying that those shows do not interest me.
Back to the subject, while I was watching, I was also researching. I found the ETF iShares Dow Jones US Aerospace & Defense (Symbol: ITA), which follows the DJ US Aerospace & Defense Index. I believe it would be a good addition to my portfolio. I have to do more research on indices, but I think this will be my next purchase. I am hoping it goes below $63, if it doesn't I will only purchase less than 63.50. I am just trying to test the waters, so I will only buy a few shares.
To summarize, there has been no change to the type of days I have been having. I am still hoping for the better days, in the stock market and in the real world.
28 August 2007
Can't Complain
It is early morning before work. I hope that the dealership is busier than what it has been lately. I have three units until I reach my goal. I have until Friday to sell three more units, but I am off Thursday and Friday. If I do not hit my goal, it is bad news. This will be the first set of goals that the new management has set, yet only one person has hit his goals.
I really want to sell more units, but my appointments don't show up and we don't have enough traffic. Yes I know, as a salesman all these excuses are bad and have no part in what I do. I know that it is me and my weak skills. But remember, my skills are only the reflection of the current leadership and the training I have received. Back in March 2007, I was the top salesman; it was quite a feat for some kid in the business less than six or seven months. I was proud of myself. I had a great attitude and there was traffic. Now all I have is my attitude, but even that is getting hard to maintain. I just hope I can get through the day.
As for yesterday, I ended up missing class. I prefer school over work, but I had to take the responsibility at work. I forgot to make the switch. I forgot to ask someone to work for me. So I emailed and faxed my homework to the instructor. It really was not worth it for me to miss school, there was only one customer. But that has past now. All I can do is look forward and move on. I hope that these later days bring me better luck.
I really want to sell more units, but my appointments don't show up and we don't have enough traffic. Yes I know, as a salesman all these excuses are bad and have no part in what I do. I know that it is me and my weak skills. But remember, my skills are only the reflection of the current leadership and the training I have received. Back in March 2007, I was the top salesman; it was quite a feat for some kid in the business less than six or seven months. I was proud of myself. I had a great attitude and there was traffic. Now all I have is my attitude, but even that is getting hard to maintain. I just hope I can get through the day.
As for yesterday, I ended up missing class. I prefer school over work, but I had to take the responsibility at work. I forgot to make the switch. I forgot to ask someone to work for me. So I emailed and faxed my homework to the instructor. It really was not worth it for me to miss school, there was only one customer. But that has past now. All I can do is look forward and move on. I hope that these later days bring me better luck.
27 August 2007
The Start of Something Horrible
The weekend was decent. AAPL ended on a high. Relationship problems calmed.
Saturday I woke up at 0300 to meet my recruiter at his office. From there, we went to visit my unit out in Dublin, CA. After that, roughly 1200, I went to watch the Grand-Am race at Infineon Raceway. Sunday I did some everyday activities such as grocery shopping, laundry, etc.
However, the start of the week is already looking very ugly. AAPL started in the red. I hope it doesn't go too far down. Also, last night I realized that I had school on Monday night (tonight). I knew all week that I had school today, and that I worked from 1300 until 2100. But it never clicked in my mind that there was a glitch in the schedule. Work from 1300 till 2100, and school from 1800 till 2200. It just didn't cross my mind that the times would overlap.
Usually I switch shifts with another salesman, but like I said, it did not cross my mind whatsoever. So this morning I went to work at approx. 0755; I thought I would try to sneak on the shift or at least switch with someone. No one was available. My manager implied I was SOL saying, "I don't know what to say, brother." It kind of pissed me off, but I can admit it was my mistake. I should have changed my schedule.
That also brings up another problem. I have been thinking about what will happen when I come back from BCT and AIT. Apparently I have a safeguard, that means that I will be able to come back to my job after BCT and AIT. However, I am wondering if I should just find a new job. This comes to mind because of the fact that my schedule will be so hectic. I would have to have one weekend off a month for the reserves; in addition, I would have to have Monday nights off for school. I am thinking that the dealership would consider me too much of a hassle to deal with; I think that they might let me go.
But for now, I will let that remain in the future. Now, I need to make a decision within the next 2.5 hours. I will either go to work at 1300 and miss school, or I will not go to work and attend my class at 1800. School is more important, but I do have bills to pay. I am allowed only one absence per class (that's one absence per five-six sessions). The thing is that I do not want to waste this absence. If there is an emergency and I miss another session, I will be dropped from the class. I do not want to take this class over! Hopefully the lord with guide me through this.
Saturday I woke up at 0300 to meet my recruiter at his office. From there, we went to visit my unit out in Dublin, CA. After that, roughly 1200, I went to watch the Grand-Am race at Infineon Raceway. Sunday I did some everyday activities such as grocery shopping, laundry, etc.
However, the start of the week is already looking very ugly. AAPL started in the red. I hope it doesn't go too far down. Also, last night I realized that I had school on Monday night (tonight). I knew all week that I had school today, and that I worked from 1300 until 2100. But it never clicked in my mind that there was a glitch in the schedule. Work from 1300 till 2100, and school from 1800 till 2200. It just didn't cross my mind that the times would overlap.
Usually I switch shifts with another salesman, but like I said, it did not cross my mind whatsoever. So this morning I went to work at approx. 0755; I thought I would try to sneak on the shift or at least switch with someone. No one was available. My manager implied I was SOL saying, "I don't know what to say, brother." It kind of pissed me off, but I can admit it was my mistake. I should have changed my schedule.
That also brings up another problem. I have been thinking about what will happen when I come back from BCT and AIT. Apparently I have a safeguard, that means that I will be able to come back to my job after BCT and AIT. However, I am wondering if I should just find a new job. This comes to mind because of the fact that my schedule will be so hectic. I would have to have one weekend off a month for the reserves; in addition, I would have to have Monday nights off for school. I am thinking that the dealership would consider me too much of a hassle to deal with; I think that they might let me go.
But for now, I will let that remain in the future. Now, I need to make a decision within the next 2.5 hours. I will either go to work at 1300 and miss school, or I will not go to work and attend my class at 1800. School is more important, but I do have bills to pay. I am allowed only one absence per class (that's one absence per five-six sessions). The thing is that I do not want to waste this absence. If there is an emergency and I miss another session, I will be dropped from the class. I do not want to take this class over! Hopefully the lord with guide me through this.
24 August 2007
It's Simple
Ate something bad, felt sick. Slow at the dealership, no customers. No sales. Humid and hot. Relationship problems. No money. AAPL up 3% though. Bad day. That about sums it up.
23 August 2007
Getting There
I ended this day on a decent note. I started the day on a great note. I read the newspaper, had a nice cup of coffee and some breakfast. Everything went according to plan. I arrived at work on time with no problems. Within the first part of the day I was on two split deals; that gives me one whole deal. I am now three deals away from my monthly goal.
As the day went on, the day went slower. No business; nothing to do. The big boss was there to watch over us tonight. He made sure we were always on task. Nothing really to call a task; it was pretty empty at our dealership. I think the heat had to do with a lot of it. At 101 degrees I really didn't want to be out there, so I shouldn't expect to many customers out there.
Towards the evening, the mood changed for the better. The Father told us stories of his old salesman days back in the Philippines in the 70s; that lasted the rest of our shift. After work, I had no desire to stay home. I spent another $25 on gas, visited my grandparents, and did a little midnight grocery shopping. I've had a lot on my mind lately, especially with my date to leave getting closer and closer. I guess there is nothing else to do but look forward to tomorrow.
As the day went on, the day went slower. No business; nothing to do. The big boss was there to watch over us tonight. He made sure we were always on task. Nothing really to call a task; it was pretty empty at our dealership. I think the heat had to do with a lot of it. At 101 degrees I really didn't want to be out there, so I shouldn't expect to many customers out there.
Towards the evening, the mood changed for the better. The Father told us stories of his old salesman days back in the Philippines in the 70s; that lasted the rest of our shift. After work, I had no desire to stay home. I spent another $25 on gas, visited my grandparents, and did a little midnight grocery shopping. I've had a lot on my mind lately, especially with my date to leave getting closer and closer. I guess there is nothing else to do but look forward to tomorrow.
22 August 2007
Picking Up
I think I can say that the energy yesterday definitely picked up. AAPL was up around 4.4%. GRMN and INTC are looking appetizing. Maybe I'll test the waters and buy small. Being new to the investing world, I do not want to throw a lot of money into one pool. Of the articles I have read and the advice I've been given, DIVERSIFY seems to be a key word. My portfolio is stock heavy (roughly 60%), balanced only by a small money market account (approx. 40%). But, considering my age and experience (19 years and 2 months, respectively), I believe that my portfolio will grow stronger with time.
As for the car business, yesterday was not a good day. One customer had memory problems. He would ask me if I was a salesman, I responded, and took him to a car he was interested in. He nodded, turned around, walked, turned around and saw me, then asked if I was a salesman again. Another customer I had came from the trailer park and asked if we could sell our specialty vehicle at half off. The key word here is "specialty." I do not care about the trailer park, money is money. I do not care about where people come from. But any person who is in the market for a specialty vehicle knows that those vehicles do not go on "sale." Especially at half off.
Meanwhile, for school I am supposed to write a three page paper on my subject of choice. This is due Monday. I have yet to start, but I will (doesn't everybody say that?). I am still a little burned by that last class and the B+. It kind of ruins my motivation for school. Buy hey, nothing to do now but move on. Every time I think of it, I feel sick.
Moving on, yesterday was a mediocre day. The energy is picking up as the week progresses. I hope it continues. I hope today at least stays the same. The last thing I need is another downfall; that would really kill my motivation.
As for the car business, yesterday was not a good day. One customer had memory problems. He would ask me if I was a salesman, I responded, and took him to a car he was interested in. He nodded, turned around, walked, turned around and saw me, then asked if I was a salesman again. Another customer I had came from the trailer park and asked if we could sell our specialty vehicle at half off. The key word here is "specialty." I do not care about the trailer park, money is money. I do not care about where people come from. But any person who is in the market for a specialty vehicle knows that those vehicles do not go on "sale." Especially at half off.
Meanwhile, for school I am supposed to write a three page paper on my subject of choice. This is due Monday. I have yet to start, but I will (doesn't everybody say that?). I am still a little burned by that last class and the B+. It kind of ruins my motivation for school. Buy hey, nothing to do now but move on. Every time I think of it, I feel sick.
Moving on, yesterday was a mediocre day. The energy is picking up as the week progresses. I hope it continues. I hope today at least stays the same. The last thing I need is another downfall; that would really kill my motivation.
21 August 2007
Hopeful
So my day begins. I sincerely hope it is not as letting down as yesterday was. I am still a little crapped out from yesterday. A lot of my motivation was swallowed with the two major things yesterday. Like they say, "hope for the best, prepare for the worst." That is certainly what I will be doing today.
20 August 2007
Maybe Overreacting?
I don't know, maybe I am overreacting. I just received my grades for my last course; I received a B+! My whole day is ruined. As soon as I checked my grade, I felt as if there was a large burden on my back. From that time on, I had a real heavy feeling in my gut. I actually still have it. I am so annoyed. I am so frustrated. If I were real sensitive, I would probably be drained of my tears.
My last course, I received an A. This course, a B+! Yes, I know, a B+ is good. But the reason why I received that grade is total BS! Usually all assignments are submitted via email, but I was having trouble with my computer at that time. So, I turned it in as a hard copy. I emailed my professor and she said she would have suggested I have somebody email it for me. I do not remember that part, though. Did I forget that part? Is it my fault? I am not saying it was hers, I was just hoping for a simple mistake with a simple correction. Now my night is ruined.
Today is not a good day. Bad check. Bad grade. Bad nutrition. So much for my positive outlook on life.
My last course, I received an A. This course, a B+! Yes, I know, a B+ is good. But the reason why I received that grade is total BS! Usually all assignments are submitted via email, but I was having trouble with my computer at that time. So, I turned it in as a hard copy. I emailed my professor and she said she would have suggested I have somebody email it for me. I do not remember that part, though. Did I forget that part? Is it my fault? I am not saying it was hers, I was just hoping for a simple mistake with a simple correction. Now my night is ruined.
Today is not a good day. Bad check. Bad grade. Bad nutrition. So much for my positive outlook on life.
A Day Off
I would consider today a productive day. Even though I had a day off from the car business, I managed complete a variety of tasks. Most of my time thus far has been taken by the cadets of the JROTC program at my high school alma mater. I am committed to helping that program succeed; they will succeed.
Today was also payday. So of course I dropped by the dealership to pick up my check. I was let down, but not surprised. My commissions were decent, however, our finance department is known for its mistakes. There were bank and reconditioning fees aplenty. It almost dissolved my commissions; all but one-hundred some odd dollars of it. I think I can say that I am a little crapped out. Luckily, I have a day to recuperate, I also have next weekend off. Not that the weekend matters, I have no extra spending money. Since they took the spiffs away, I seem to never have extra spending money. But I am trying not to complain as much; I try to have a more positive outlook on life.
I will soon be attending my first class of my third course at the University. I do not know what to expect; thus far, my experience has been a positive one. However, I have reviewed the upcoming content of the course; it looks very intimidating. I will get through it though. I will discipline my mind, get to work, and ace another class. I have to.
Today was also payday. So of course I dropped by the dealership to pick up my check. I was let down, but not surprised. My commissions were decent, however, our finance department is known for its mistakes. There were bank and reconditioning fees aplenty. It almost dissolved my commissions; all but one-hundred some odd dollars of it. I think I can say that I am a little crapped out. Luckily, I have a day to recuperate, I also have next weekend off. Not that the weekend matters, I have no extra spending money. Since they took the spiffs away, I seem to never have extra spending money. But I am trying not to complain as much; I try to have a more positive outlook on life.
I will soon be attending my first class of my third course at the University. I do not know what to expect; thus far, my experience has been a positive one. However, I have reviewed the upcoming content of the course; it looks very intimidating. I will get through it though. I will discipline my mind, get to work, and ace another class. I have to.
19 August 2007
Slow Day
So far, it has been real slow. Obviously if I have time to write this, there is not much traffic. There was some lightweight traffic earlier in the day, however, now it is pretty much calm. I had a few leads, but nothing spectacular. The only customer I had was looking for something we didn't have. In the car business, they tell us to sell them something we have. As a salesman, I am quite fond of this idea. It makes the money; it's what creates my living. However as a person, I do not like to force cars on people if they don't like the car. I hate when people do that to me, therefore I do not do that to other people.
Other than the gathering of friends last night, it has been a pretty boring weekend; no more activity than you would see in a closed Wal-Mart. I think the word "entertaining" is sufficient in the description of the gathering. A few people, add a little acohol and a football game with two local teams, and you have a good night.
Unfortunately that entertainment does not extend into today. Today I am stuck in the Showroom Floor; I have actually learned to drown out the 80s music that seems to have no end. Even the manager is in the back room watching tonight's NFL game. I sincerely hope the night promises more activity.
Better Days
I have to admit, yesterday was a pretty good day. The day began slow and hot, as usual. I work at a smaller dealership, so there was not much traffic either. This is also due to the fact that in the city we are surrounded by auto malls. Still, the owner decides to stay at the same location for over 30 years now.
With the slow traffic and no spiffs, no one is motivated to sell. Suddenly, a customer walks in, I "up" (which is how we say, "I will help that customer.") the customer and walk over to them. I realize that I went to high school with the daughter; she was a cadet of mine in the JROTC program back in high school. Instant rapport, I am already getting along great with the whole family. Good sign. As we move through the process, I discover that her father partly owns the brewery that my friends go to, and I want to try. It never ceases to amaze me how small this world really is. In the end, it turns out they would need to talk to the father (who is still working at the brewery).
There was a little break in the excitement for my day, yet that was soon changed. There was still some adrenaline in me; when two of my customers came back, those levels spiked. My last customer came back with their father. He was very calm and laid back. I could tell he was a hardworking man who just came from his job. Everybody loved the car, so I delivered. Another beautiful deliver; everyone is happy. As that was happening, my partner was delivering a vehicle to my other customer that came back. Another beautiful delivery. That's why I stay in the car business. It is a lot more satisfying than most people think. In some cases, I get to make people's dreams come true. In other cases, I am only there to save them money. Either way, it is pretty satisfying. I hope yesterdays actions and feelings continue today.
With the slow traffic and no spiffs, no one is motivated to sell. Suddenly, a customer walks in, I "up" (which is how we say, "I will help that customer.") the customer and walk over to them. I realize that I went to high school with the daughter; she was a cadet of mine in the JROTC program back in high school. Instant rapport, I am already getting along great with the whole family. Good sign. As we move through the process, I discover that her father partly owns the brewery that my friends go to, and I want to try. It never ceases to amaze me how small this world really is. In the end, it turns out they would need to talk to the father (who is still working at the brewery).
There was a little break in the excitement for my day, yet that was soon changed. There was still some adrenaline in me; when two of my customers came back, those levels spiked. My last customer came back with their father. He was very calm and laid back. I could tell he was a hardworking man who just came from his job. Everybody loved the car, so I delivered. Another beautiful deliver; everyone is happy. As that was happening, my partner was delivering a vehicle to my other customer that came back. Another beautiful delivery. That's why I stay in the car business. It is a lot more satisfying than most people think. In some cases, I get to make people's dreams come true. In other cases, I am only there to save them money. Either way, it is pretty satisfying. I hope yesterdays actions and feelings continue today.
17 August 2007
Not So Bad
Today wasn't all bad, so I won't complain too much. I'm really not a complainer, but the way these days are looking if I don't vent, my head would probably explode. My relationship morale picked up a little; things are getting better with the Ms. She is actually starting to care about herself (another story for another day). The market was up today, as was AAPL. I still didn't sell a car, and I still missed the morning, but my managers weren't too upset. Maybe everything will be better tomorrow.
Another Beautiful Day
Yes, this blog is full of complaints. Full of rants and raves. This is only because this is what is happening right now. Obviously if there were better things happening, I would not be filling this digital space with negative words. But unfortunately this is the price I pay for a better life down the road.
Already this day is bad. I had a sales meeting this morning, and guess what? I missed it. We are under new management, which nobody at my job cares for. Our new general sales manager is being real hard on everybody. A few people have left already, including one manager whose been there for some years now. Everything is changing. All the policies, the pay plans, everything. Some of it is good change. I like the pay plan. Some of the policies, I feel, are a little off. But who am I right?
However, there is one thing that is getting to a lot of salesman. There are no more incentives for the weekend. For those who know the business, on the weekend we have what you would call weekend bonuses, or "spiffs." Let me rephrase that, we had spiffs. Spiffs are weekend bonuses for test drives, write-ups, deliveries, or other goals a dealership sets. It is a cash motivator for quite a few of us. But now it's gone. I found that a few weekends I was crapped out, I stayed motivated and continued to work hard "just for the spiffs." Now that extra motivation is gone.
It is very morbid around my dealership. I was one of the more energetic salesman. I am sure that if you are reading this, you know this is no longer true. The manager that left, my "dad," was one of the more energetic managers. I believe that together, we spread our positive energy. Now? Not so much. There is a lot of negativity going around.
I haven't met my numbers. I'm getting money taken back. And I missed this morning's meeting. Every day I literally fear for my job. Especially today. But hey, that's the car business.
Already this day is bad. I had a sales meeting this morning, and guess what? I missed it. We are under new management, which nobody at my job cares for. Our new general sales manager is being real hard on everybody. A few people have left already, including one manager whose been there for some years now. Everything is changing. All the policies, the pay plans, everything. Some of it is good change. I like the pay plan. Some of the policies, I feel, are a little off. But who am I right?
However, there is one thing that is getting to a lot of salesman. There are no more incentives for the weekend. For those who know the business, on the weekend we have what you would call weekend bonuses, or "spiffs." Let me rephrase that, we had spiffs. Spiffs are weekend bonuses for test drives, write-ups, deliveries, or other goals a dealership sets. It is a cash motivator for quite a few of us. But now it's gone. I found that a few weekends I was crapped out, I stayed motivated and continued to work hard "just for the spiffs." Now that extra motivation is gone.
It is very morbid around my dealership. I was one of the more energetic salesman. I am sure that if you are reading this, you know this is no longer true. The manager that left, my "dad," was one of the more energetic managers. I believe that together, we spread our positive energy. Now? Not so much. There is a lot of negativity going around.
I haven't met my numbers. I'm getting money taken back. And I missed this morning's meeting. Every day I literally fear for my job. Especially today. But hey, that's the car business.
16 August 2007
Not a good day financially.
I'm already losing money when the day starts. AAPL starts in the red for some reason. As an amateur investor, I cannot figure it out. I've been told that I should just sit on my hands and wait it out. I never knew stocks could be so nerve recking. Sometimes I think I'm in over my head and I should give up. But then I think, if Steve Jobs did that, there would be no AAPL to invest in. So I figure, I'll just sit on my hands.
In other news, I'm losing money at work as well. For those who know the car business, there are sometimes bank fees, unwinds, etc. Basically, there are a lot of things that can happen in the Finance Department that can make selling a car a waste of time. The dealership I work at seems to have a lot of that. Over $100 in bank fees alone, add that to the kinky salesman that takes away my deals, and all I have are pockets full of hope. Being fairly new to the car business, it is easy to get crapped out. And I am definitely crapped out. But hey, that's the car business.
In other news, I'm losing money at work as well. For those who know the car business, there are sometimes bank fees, unwinds, etc. Basically, there are a lot of things that can happen in the Finance Department that can make selling a car a waste of time. The dealership I work at seems to have a lot of that. Over $100 in bank fees alone, add that to the kinky salesman that takes away my deals, and all I have are pockets full of hope. Being fairly new to the car business, it is easy to get crapped out. And I am definitely crapped out. But hey, that's the car business.
Not a good day in general.
Sometimes I wonder if I'm just feeling sorry for myself.
Sometimes I wonder if I should keep worrying.
It's hard to worry when you're the only one doing the worrying.
You care about people,
But those people don't even care about themselves.
Sometimes I feel like giving up.
Today was a bad day, I know.
It's hard to keep motivated on days like this.
I wish it would get easer.
But it won't.
That's life.
There's so much drama.
From a financial point of view,
I'm SOL.
As far as family and relationship matters,
I'm stuck.
And work?
I won't even go there.
Sometimes I wonder if I should keep worrying.
It's hard to worry when you're the only one doing the worrying.
You care about people,
But those people don't even care about themselves.
Sometimes I feel like giving up.
Today was a bad day, I know.
It's hard to keep motivated on days like this.
I wish it would get easer.
But it won't.
That's life.
There's so much drama.
From a financial point of view,
I'm SOL.
As far as family and relationship matters,
I'm stuck.
And work?
I won't even go there.
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