Careers of Vital Forum members

I have a big problem with what the locals here call Quackgrass.

Sales Manager of a Yamaha, Honda, Can Am dealership in Washington state. Ironically I have not been able to have my nephew to our shop for autograph signings, but we have had the previous #2. Hopefully once he retires he can return to the
shop that gave him his first ride.

I run the Social Media for MotoSport.com

After a major moto injury, i realized i needed to slow things down. Was traveling for work way to much, was gone every week monday through thursday or friday as a foreman for a construction company. We specialize in historical restoration such as train stations, courthouses, historical landmarks etc.
So nowadays i live off my farm. Selling beef, horses, firewood, hay, corn, etc. whatever, also the Marcellus boom has helped me pull this off lol.
Plan on riding a ton this spring. Plan on spending more time on my track than ever.

you sir, are doing an excellent job!

Paralegal working on going to law school.

I used to be but after John Holmes died my stunt double career came to an abrupt halt. I stood in for John for difficult scenes where he could have gotten hurt.

Graduated MMI in 2009, worked for a mom and pop shop then moved to a dealership, wanted, in 2012 I decided to head to the Mines to build a bit more stable life for me an my wife and am just about to hit not 3 year mark as a heavy equipment diesel mechanic. I do still work on friends bikes and what not on the side but working on 2 story tall haul trucks is pretty fun too!

English professor......

Agreed.

Even though my job title isn't prostitue, it sure do feel like it should be sometimes.

Spent 25 years working in the bike industry. Technician, race mechanic, parts manager, service manager, sales manager and even as a District Sales Manager for a couple manufacturers. From one end of the country to the other and back. Now have a position with a supplier of survival equipment for offshore marine and aviation. Savin' lives everyday!

I'm a graphic designer. I do work for a large tactical company and some moto related. Mostly I drive my son around southern Ca 5 days a week so he can get his MX fix… FUN! I used to be a surfboard builder… the name..

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Thanks man!!! I try!!!

Heard you were buying that whore house outside of town and we're going to run it by hand until you could find some ladies?

Wellsville or Olean ?

Director of Business Development
It's basically a marketing function where my team goes out and gets a foot in the door of Fortune 1000 companies for my company to sell our software.

A major motocross related injury in high school kept me out of the family business (US Marine Corps.). So I did the sensible thing and went to college, and abruptly dropped out one semester in to chase some ill conceived dream of pro motocross. Moved across the country to ride/work for a mom and pop shop that wanted to break into the money burning business by sponsoring some lowly wannabe. Within a month we came the mutual agreement/realization that I didn't have it (looking back I now realize I never had it, but especially didn't have it after recouping half heartedly from injury). So back to college I went, but maintained my position in the parts department. The next 12 years was quite fun and exciting, earning a dual degree in Accounting and Finance, followed by an MBA. All the while working in various forms in and around the industry; parts manager, service writer, sales, sales manager, General Manager, independent sales rep, sales rep for a major helmet company, even a short stint with one of the big three on a very small regional level, Even started and ran a few of my own small industry related companies and worked part-time for a small local amateur motocross publication. It was the most fun I had ever had to that point in my life, my entire life was motorcycles.

I then decided for reasons unknown that it was time to "grow up" and get a career in my field of education. Passed the CPA exams, and never applied for a single accounting position, instead I went into the Financial advisor world (easy transition with the sales aspect). I absolutely loved it and felt I had found my calling. Then I started a family, and realized A- I didn't want to be in the major metro area I was in and B- I didn't want to spend as much time away from the house as I was. Not thrilled on the idea of starting over and rebuilding my book of business in a new small area with less wealth, I went to work for a college as the Director of Veteran services. A fancy title for helping veterans (and active duty servicemen and women) through their educational careers. Again loved it, so much so that I started a small non profit assisting veterans with education benefits, employment, and housing primarily as a side project with a co-worker and Vet. The position was dissolved two years into my tenure as the college was going in another direction (despite having a 78% vet/active duty student population). I was offered the Fiscal Manager position within the college and took it. Sometime back I finally moved my family out of the city and bought some property in the middle of nowhere. I reconnected with a high school and college buddy and went to work with him as the CFO of his newly started construction supply distributor. We are now an international supplier and focus primarily in the base-core reduction products and or asphalt reinforcement. I still enjoy occasionally giving back to the veterans in many fashions and still have loose affiliations with the non profit. I still get to lean on my financial advisor experience when running the numbers. But the experiences I fall back on the most are my days within the industry so much was learned and gained and it has helped me immensely on my path. Not a day goes by where I don't think/wish I could return to an industry related job in some fashion, but for now I am content just riding with my children as much as possible.

I am pleased to see so many servicemen involved in this sport and forum and want to thank you all for your service. This is a great thread. Gives wonderful insight and perspective to a place often times perceived as being less than insightful...

I was a bike shop rat for five years. Worked in sales.
One day I wrote an article on how to choose a motorcycle for a local magazine. Then I became a journalist 16 years ago and have done that ever since.

Journeyman Mechanic for United Parcel Service, 11 years.

Graduated from Kansas university with a business degree and got a job with an insurance company as a marketing rep. Quit after 6 months and moved to Denver. Went to work at a large motorcycle dealership selling parts. Did that for 6 years until I grew tired of the retail aspect of it. Went to work for an engineering company doing project management for 7 years. It was the most thankless and unrewarding job I've ever had. It was miserable but I had a family to support. About a year ago I got my real estate license and went into the real estate business. I love it and am thankful I live in an area with a strong housing market. Nothing beats being your own boss, but the lack of a steady paycheck can be stressful, but it sure is nice going riding every Wednesday afternoon and not sitting in an office! And if any Colorado vitards are looking to buy or sell PM me!

I'm a self-employed web designer & designer. I also do the marketing & advertising for a New Zealand distributor of Dirt bike gear, parts & accessories (brands they distribute are Thor MX, Vertex, Moose, Moto-Master, R-tech, Moto-Tassinari and many more). Luckily for me working from long distance is not a problem... as the distance between NZ and Netherlands is quite substantial.

Former musician (got married....) starting back to school in Feb. to become a Physical Therapist Assistant. Been a stay at home Dad for 3 years and it's been the best gig I've ever had, but I gotta get back in the game so I can get some rest!...

I'm 17! My job is school

My wife is a PTA. She loves it. It's a very relaxed atmosphere and she says it's very rewarding

In the "industry": Associate Editor, Cycle News West, then moved to Associate Editor at Dirt Bike Magazine, still write articles and cover local races for TXMotocross.com and track websites around Texas

Military: 20 yrs Active Duty Air Force, from Bomb Loader on B-52s to an Engineer on Titan Rockets (REALLY cool gig)

Now: Still working with the Air Force as a contractor 35 years later, Progrm Manager building a new Basic Training Campus at Lackland

Clinical Research Associate

Yep, you probably never heard of it. Basically, I travel the country and audit the Dr. Offices, clinics, and/or research centers that conduct the new drug trials you see advertised on TV. My job is to ensure the data and subjects meet all the study requirements so when it is submitted to the FDA the data is "clean". I also prep the sites when they get audited by the FDA.

Very lucrative work if you somehow figure out how to get into the industry. I knew someone that got my foot in the door. I have no background whatsoever that qualifies me for this job but I figured it out with on the job training. The main requirement is the ability and personality to travel each week. They actually pay my full hourly rate for all my travel time. Amazing.

My frequent flyer status puts JT$ to shame. 200,000+ seat miles this year alone just on Delta. 200+ different flights. All domestic.

Jason

Currently working toward a degree in accounting. I also plan to go to law school.

Lawyer since 1971. Had to get a good profession to support my racing addiction! Still love the work after 43 years.