Took up a car job following pandemic ousting past duties

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Historynerd21
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07 Sep 2021, 5:29 pm

So upon being a receptionist and cashier for a foundation that only lasted two years for me I decided to leave that job. The historic landmark I worked for was closing due to the onset of the pandemic and I was left doing basic training paperwork duties. So I didn’t like it and took up a new job at a collision center for automotive leasing service. This took after six months of searching and four years of starting over with jobs four times. Once as a maintenance technician at another automotive dealer, then as a banquet server, retailer general service associate, a training clerk and finally as a car detailer. My position was changed to include more duties following the other employee in our department taking over since I was just getting used to the position for a period of six months after a 90 day review they kept me on full time. The position did involve no time off for six months and no vacation for a year which I am fine with. To this day I hope to continue my current position for the next few years until becoming a collision estimator.



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07 Sep 2021, 6:20 pm

Good luck in your new position.

Sorry you've been through so much because of the pandemic.



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07 Sep 2021, 6:36 pm

Thank you. I appreciate that. My significant other has found a job serving food to children in an elementary school cafeteria following a year unemployed from her quick service restaurant job during the coronavirus lockdown a year and a half ago. Following several internship experiences and two jobs including the restaurant before she works now as a cafeteria aide, she thrived in culinary experience compared to my passion for cars more than anything else in the world. She worked in several other schools as a sub for a few months before assigned a permanent location. I don’t know if she hopes to find full time hours there or somewhere else when we get married in a few years but it’s her choice. She got it a few months ago after I started my job the past fall.



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07 Sep 2021, 6:37 pm

Do you both live in an apartment together?

Hopefully, you'll be eligible for rental assistance, and that the money comes quicker than it has come so far.



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07 Sep 2021, 6:47 pm

No we do not live together in an apartment yet to tell you the truth. But I am moving in with a roommate before she moves in with her brother to live on her own with. Currently my lease is up in a few months and I have a half hour commute to and from my work. So I am due to lose my rental stipend when I live with my roommate for however long before we are wedding move-ins. I plan on saving up for a new car (where I work you get a discount) and a new house when ready.



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07 Sep 2021, 8:23 pm

What's your favorite period in history?



Historynerd21
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07 Sep 2021, 8:26 pm

My favorite part is 20th century Europe and Second World War.



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07 Sep 2021, 10:46 pm

I like the late medieval period myself.



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08 Sep 2021, 3:16 am

I’d also prefer the post war period or peace time during the Cold War era.



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08 Sep 2021, 7:53 am

Yep. It was interesting. I grew up during the Cold War. From a US standpoint, it was primarily an anti-Communist situation. There was the fear that the Communists were bent on world domination.



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08 Sep 2021, 8:36 am

Yes and had it not been for containment we wouldn’t be here today.



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15 Mar 2024, 2:41 pm

So far it’s been nearly 3 years since my ex left me. I’ve taken up a lot manager job in the same company I work for only $3 up the pay scale more. I’ve bought a used car after trading in the one I’ve been in after three accidents with it. I’ve had only one accident and couldn’t be any happier since this position is a little more laid back. BMWs and Minis are a lot fun to work with and require a lot of attention to detail in hopes that will get me a promotion to sales work someday. Even my boss said he’ll need me 20+ years.