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  • H&MWill
    Senior Member
    • Apr 2007
    • 623

    #1

    Gonna be some sad holidays!

    Well it finally happened. The motorcycle shop I work for has gone under. They tried to make it till next year but just had nothin left. I have looked everywhere and nothin out there. Man this SUCKS !!!
    Many issues!!!
  • Eyekandyboats
    Fast Electric Addict!
    • Apr 2007
    • 1921

    #2
    Will.Sorry for your misfortune! the holiday season is tuff some times.
    I wish you the best in your prusuit for another occupation.
    EYEKANDYGRAPHICS

    www.rclipos.com

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    • H&MWill
      Senior Member
      • Apr 2007
      • 623

      #3
      Originally posted by Eyekandyboats
      Will.Sorry for your misfortune! the holiday season is tuff some times.
      I wish you the best in your prusuit for another occupation.
      Thanks bud, I appreciate it!
      Many issues!!!

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      • Diegoboy
        Administrator
        • Mar 2007
        • 7244

        #4
        Will,
        I am so sorry this has happened. You and your immediate family's well being are in my thoughts and prayers.

        Will,
        do you have kids (age)??
        "A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough."
        . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bruce Lee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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        • H&MWill
          Senior Member
          • Apr 2007
          • 623

          #5
          Originally posted by Diegoboy
          Will,
          I am so sorry this has happened. You and your immediate family's well being are in my thoughts and prayers.

          Will,
          do you have kids (age)??
          Thank you for the kind words. Yes I have two kids. My daughter is 3 and my son is 18 months. I should be ok my wife has a decent job but it definitely puts a damper on things. The bad thing is with it being winter in Maryland and me only knowing motorcycles it will be atleast spring time before I find something.

          I feel really bad for the guy that owned the shop. He put his heart and soul into that place and had a good 14 year run.
          Many issues!!!

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          • Doug Smock
            Moderator
            • Apr 2007
            • 5272

            #6
            Sucks indeed

            Keep your head up Will, and spend this time with those precious little ones!!
            Things have a way of working themselves out, hang in there!

            All the best!
            Doug
            MODEL BOAT RACER
            IMPBA President
            District 13 Director 2011- present
            IMPBA National Records Director 2009-2019
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            • Diegoboy
              Administrator
              • Mar 2007
              • 7244

              #7
              Will,
              I have a decent job, but recently lost the income of my wife's job because she choose to walk out on my Daughter & I. It's a struggle and I am loosing gorund every day. It may not seem as though it'll be too bad at the start, just tighten the belt a few notches, but it's not that easy. Come Christmas, It may not seem so easy as it does now.
              My daughter lost a tooth, & I had to tell her that the tooth fairy is on vacation right now. Just keep your chin up & if you hit bottom, that's your chance jump back up!
              "A quick temper will make a fool of you soon enough."
              . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bruce Lee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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              • H&MWill
                Senior Member
                • Apr 2007
                • 623

                #8
                Doug, thanks buddy. I'll be fine. I am liking bein home with em, it just sucks not working.

                Danny, I am sorry about your situation as well. I know its gonna be hard but I'll just take it one day at a time. Thanks again guys.
                Many issues!!!

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                • AndyKunz
                  Fast Electric Addict!
                  • Sep 2008
                  • 1437

                  #9
                  Bummer, Will. My Dad has had several of the bike shops he frequented (he and Mom have matching Goldwings) close up the past few years, and it's frustrating to the customers as well. You know more than just motorcycles. You know how to work in a shop, engines, etc. Sell your good features, turn "just motorcycles" into "a dedicated focus and mastery of motorcycles." Think about how you're a master of a trade, rather than a Jack-of-all trades.

                  You got lemons, go make lemonade!

                  Andy
                  Spektrum Development Team

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                  • REBAR
                    Junior Member
                    • Aug 2008
                    • 22

                    #10
                    Originally posted by H&MWill
                    Well it finally happened. The motorcycle shop I work for has gone under. They tried to make it till next year but just had nothin left. I have looked everywhere and nothin out there. Man this SUCKS !!!
                    To bad your not near me. I need a VMax rebuilt.

                    Put a ad in craigslist offering your services. Shoot high!

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                    • H&MWill
                      Senior Member
                      • Apr 2007
                      • 623

                      #11
                      Craiglist

                      Originally posted by REBAR
                      To bad your not near me. I need a VMax rebuilt.

                      Put a ad in craigslist offering your services. Shoot high!
                      Rebar, thanks man. I put an ad on Craigslist and have been getting alot of calls. Already did 2 atvs and 2 dirtbikes. Also hooked up with a good machinist! Havent told him about boats yet. LOL Got more lined up after the first of the year. Thanks again everybody!
                      Many issues!!!

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                      • Steven Vaccaro
                        Administrator
                        • Apr 2007
                        • 8720

                        #12
                        I'm sorry to hear this! Keep you chin up, I'm sure you will kinds something.

                        They keep telling us things are getting better. I don't see it at all. At my Jewelry Store, three years ago I had to hire extra help during the Christmas season and every day we barely had time for lunch. This year(and last) 5 of us are sitting around and looking at each other.
                        Steven Vaccaro

                        Where Racing on a Budget is a Reality!

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                        • Flying Scotsman
                          Fast Electric Adict!
                          • Jun 2007
                          • 5190

                          #13
                          Will, sorry to hear about you and the owner of the shop These are ackward times and I trust that you will find a job in your profession.
                          Take care.

                          Douggie

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                          • H&MWill
                            Senior Member
                            • Apr 2007
                            • 623

                            #14
                            Thanks bud

                            Originally posted by Flying Scotsman
                            Will, sorry to hear about you and the owner of the shop These are ackward times and I trust that you will find a job in your profession.
                            Take care.

                            Douggie
                            I appreciate it, to be honest though just doin side jobs off Craigslist has been helpful and made me happier just bein out of the house.
                            Last edited by H&MWill; 12-23-2009, 01:12 PM. Reason: messed up
                            Many issues!!!

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