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prudz · 03-10-2018, 03:06 PM

I'm going into my 10th year. I worked for Chrysler for 7.5 years and now with BMW. Love it. Dress well or dress casual, drive awesome cars, get paid great (if successful), tons of perks (some dealers have monthly car allowances, special lease rates, allow taking demo's overnight etc), great job if you are a car guy and enjoy talking/working with cars. Despite what people say about sales people the majority of the people you deal with are decent humans that don't treat you like the scourge of humanity. You get to meet some very interesting people and hear some cool stories. You'll also experience some crazy people which can be pretty entertaining. I got in when I was 21 so I had a very low stress life, next to no bills etc. I've seen many start later in life 30's-40's with wife and kids to support and they often look like basket cases. Long hours but flexible (most places) and if you land a position at a solid dealer generally the staff are all decent people too. Pay structures vary at every dealer but if you know what you are doing or have a good mentor you can go far and succeed with any of them.

03-10-2018, 03:06 PM	#2
prudz I STILL don't get it Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 470 Thanked 565 Times in 167 Posts Failed 55 Times in 13 Posts	I'm going into my 10th year. I worked for Chrysler for 7.5 years and now with BMW. Love it. Dress well or dress casual, drive awesome cars, get paid great (if successful), tons of perks (some dealers have monthly car allowances, special lease rates, allow taking demo's overnight etc), great job if you are a car guy and enjoy talking/working with cars. Despite what people say about sales people the majority of the people you deal with are decent humans that don't treat you like the scourge of humanity. You get to meet some very interesting people and hear some cool stories. You'll also experience some crazy people which can be pretty entertaining. I got in when I was 21 so I had a very low stress life, next to no bills etc. I've seen many start later in life 30's-40's with wife and kids to support and they often look like basket cases. Long hours but flexible (most places) and if you land a position at a solid dealer generally the staff are all decent people too. Pay structures vary at every dealer but if you know what you are doing or have a good mentor you can go far and succeed with any of them. Last edited by prudz; 03-12-2018 at 01:58 PM.