Posted by Jonny Buckwheat on March 30, 1998 at 19:00:32:
In Reply to: How many tractors does it take to raise a family? posted by QuietMan (a.k.a. Shameless in Texas) on March 30, 1998 at 10:24:21:
: Raised in the country, country at heart, living in the country now….I long to earn a wage in the country way. I find myself putting my career in neutral for a moment. By trade (I shamefully admit) I am a computer "goob", (Electrical Desing/Drafter). I am considering trading in my keyboard and mouse for grease rag and parts catalog. I have been presented the opportunity (repeatedly) to join a family friend who has a well established used tractor, equipment and parts store. Wages will be SIGNIFICANTLY less, but chances of quarterly bonus's depending on how sales go. I pray this move doesn't prove to be difficult for my family, but I seek job satisfaction, and a challenge of a new environment which money cant purchase. It would be nice to go home smelling like diesel as opposed to Xerox toner and Liquid Paper.
: Any comments from others in the tractor business? Can a young energetic man who is self motivated make an honest living at this? Would any of you buy parts from me?
: Probably not the normal topic for this forum, just curious of your opinions.
: Thanks,
: QuietMan
Well I did it the other way. Started out working as a mechanic for a tractor dealer. It was the best job I ever had but the pay was kinda weak. Got to be long times between meals. Now I work for the Electric Company. Its not as fun of a job but now I can afford to eat!!! Jonny Buckwheat