Most of my career has been in sales in one form or another. I am actually quite good at probably because I tend to wear my heart on my sleeve. My lively hood was connected directly to the real estate and construction markets. It seemed that in Dec of 2007 it went all downhill from there. After much much much struggle and frustration I decided to retool myself. For most, this would entail going back to school to attain some kind of degree and or credential. For me, since it seemed I had too many credentials which the state was more than happy to take my money to keep them all up to date, I decided to revisit what makes me happy and what makes me tick.
What makes me tick is a sense of purpose. In the early days it seemed goals and attainment of the next level was easy and natural. Now as time has made itself known, it is more of a maintenance thing. At this writing, I am temped to explore with a "yes" intention a sales manager position with an up and coming solar company. That would be great and wonderful but money is only a tool and they would have to pay a ton to really consider such a proposition. It does not really address the issue of purpose...at least for me. Back to ticking.
Everyday one can basically do what one wishes. What really matters are the results at the, horrible cliche here, end of the day. If one chooses to do the same thing everyday the result will most likely be the same. Unless the result desired is the sum of the repeated behavior. Which is fine because in many minds the definition of success tends to by the accumulation of things. These things promise enrichment, but in reality lack depth and ultimately result in weighing one down and that is the exact antipode of Enlightenment.
With that said I decided to look into driving as a way to support myself. There are many positions available as a professional driver. When I drove the mobile CAT medical clinic that required a commercial driver's license. So it seemed natural to me that I should reattain my Class B. To get said license can be costly. My feeling is I could probably find a delivery driving position, but I wanted to get something that I could really use. I was on the internet everyday looking and looking. Eventually, I found a transit company who was looking for drivers who already had the appropriate licenses. Me being me emailed the hiring manager detailing my background and lack of the right license. Much to my surprise and delight I received a reply which requested me to show up for an interview. The universe works in wondrous ways for the interview to to really see if I was a real person, could type on a key board, could pass a drug test and criminal background, and to see if I could fog up a mirror if it were placed under my nose. The company was just looking for bodies. I was hired. The commute was horrible, the training was interesting, and the pay was rock bottom. The REAL goal was to get the license.
After getting licensed I was placed in a division which was not of my choice nor was it conducive for my development. When hired I was told that if I did not like where I was put...then no harm no fowl. I took that option. I looked around some more and found a driving gig which paid me and was very steady. Still, I was looking for that right niche.
I felt diving would satisfy my needs as well as challenge me. When looking back at driving, professional driving experience here, I held many positions: ambulance driver/attendant, backpacking guide (15 passenger full of hikers) Mobile CAT scanning clinic, emergency fire fighter driver, Maui Downhill driver, wine tour guide, and now onto something quite new for me.
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