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rob_kibbe
06-01-2011, 06:42 AM
All,

I'm Robert Kibbe - I host The MuscleCar Place podcast show that has been posted here a few times. I'm sure that this could be a bit of a weird thread, but over the next 30 days I really want to hone my business in on how to give the most important people in the world (i.e. you) exactly what it is that they want. I'm starting with, of all things, career change questions!

It may seem a little weird, but one of the things I speak with people most about is doing a career change. I used to be a full-time cubicle dwelling engineer, and now I get to run The MuscleCar Place and work with start-up companies that are more closely related to my love for cars and engines. My life is not easier than it was before, but I do enjoy it more!

So, the point of this thread is to figure out if people actually want help doing an automotive career change, or if it's more of a passing fancy. I've got a survey set up for just that here, and I'd love your feedback. This will tell me if it's an area I need to focus on for people or if I need to concentrate on something else!

Click here to take survey (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YBWPLTM)

As an incentive, those that take the survey will receive two entries into our monthly $200 Gift Certificate contest from TCI (the winner will be chosen June 13).

Thanks for the help!
Trevon
06-01-2011, 07:06 AM
Survey finished
chicane67
06-01-2011, 07:36 AM
Done
Nessumsar
06-01-2011, 07:47 AM
I wanted to check multiple answers on some of those! You have my opinions.
Pro Stock
06-01-2011, 08:08 AM
Finished
67zo6Camaro
06-01-2011, 08:25 AM
Logged in my opinion, all 3 cents worth.
rob_kibbe
06-01-2011, 08:26 AM
Awesome. Thanks, guys!!!

-Rob K
mpozzi
06-01-2011, 08:35 AM
Done!!
John Wright
06-01-2011, 08:51 AM
completed...
nvmyss
06-01-2011, 08:53 AM
That was easy.
Smock67
06-01-2011, 08:56 AM
Check
Thunderhead
06-01-2011, 10:15 AM
Done
toxicz28
06-01-2011, 10:16 AM
Done!
THE TECH
06-01-2011, 10:16 AM
Done!
Draginutz
06-01-2011, 10:25 AM
Done and done!
dropped72ss
06-01-2011, 10:42 AM
done
MonzaRacer
06-01-2011, 10:56 AM
ok that was fun , now what?
CruizinKev
06-01-2011, 11:34 AM
check :twothumbs
1red68
06-01-2011, 01:30 PM
Done!
Blown73
06-01-2011, 02:02 PM
Easily done!
moreHP
06-01-2011, 02:13 PM
Done!
19sixtynine
06-01-2011, 03:10 PM
Done...and oddly enough just after doing that I had someone ask if i'd be interested in writing an automotive/motorcycle related blog and their exact words were "you never know, may lead to a career change for you".

That was too weird.
chaz75
06-01-2011, 03:12 PM
done
carguy502
06-01-2011, 03:15 PM
Done.
Bryce
06-01-2011, 03:19 PM
done!
dropped72ss
06-01-2011, 04:17 PM
Done
GaRys69
06-01-2011, 04:31 PM
Done
Where do we go to pick up our pay checks
ErikLS2
06-01-2011, 06:07 PM
Done......now how do you draw for the $$ ? Nowhere to identify yourself.
73z-6sp
06-01-2011, 06:23 PM
vgbhnjmk
cobragt
06-01-2011, 06:37 PM
Done!
Rick D
06-01-2011, 06:57 PM
Done
Larry Callahan
06-01-2011, 07:42 PM
Done. When do I start my new job? LOL!
RS_Customs
06-01-2011, 08:36 PM
Done......now how do you draw for the $$ ? Nowhere to identify yourself.


Done, and I was curious about identification also?

Robert
ssmike
06-01-2011, 08:46 PM
I finished your survey as well.
astroracer
06-02-2011, 02:19 AM
Completed!
absintheisfun
06-02-2011, 03:22 AM
done...just changed my career from logistics to automotive repair a month ago!
ChevelleNV
06-02-2011, 05:57 AM
Done..
rob_kibbe
06-02-2011, 07:07 AM
Done, and I was curious about identification also?

Robert

Robert - I'm using people's replies here that they've completed the survey as an entry. I'll admit that I thought the survey would ask for an e-mail address, but after testing it myself I see that it did not!

Thanks to all of you! The turnout has been incredible. I'll announce the winner on Monday June 13 at 12PM Central time - so still plenty of time to enter.

-Rob K
critter
06-02-2011, 08:17 AM
I did it. Interesting research tool.
406 Q-ship
06-02-2011, 10:36 AM
Done did it....
130fe
06-02-2011, 10:47 AM
Done!
Slow Ride
06-02-2011, 08:33 PM
done. I'm looking for a change, maybe not career change yet.
Six_Shooter
06-02-2011, 08:43 PM
I just took it.
ArtosDracon
06-03-2011, 04:15 PM
Done. :)
XLexusTech
06-03-2011, 04:44 PM
Done
69cortezsilver
06-03-2011, 05:30 PM
done
grenade inspector
06-03-2011, 06:22 PM
done
ROBS6T8
06-03-2011, 06:40 PM
next?
Off Duty
06-04-2011, 04:16 AM
Done.
Mingus
06-04-2011, 04:35 AM
Done
eldogg
06-04-2011, 04:30 PM
done! Now give me my money!!!! lol
Rod
06-04-2011, 06:46 PM
Done! and now what? do I have a new career? did i get you're job?
derekf
06-06-2011, 03:49 AM
Complete.
rob_kibbe
06-06-2011, 07:42 AM
All - thanks so much for your responses. You actually forced me into paying for a bigger survey service!!

It's clear that this has stick a chord with a lot of us. I'm already planning how I can go about putting together some materials that will help get people onto a path to chase some dreams. I'm not saying it's easy (it's hard), nor is it quick....but it really is possible if you're willing to put in the time and effort to make it happen.

Anyway, the survey should stay up until June 13 - still time to enter.

Thank YOU!!!!!

-Rob K
Blitz
06-06-2011, 11:10 AM
Diddit! If wishes come true...
rob07002
06-08-2011, 06:37 AM
How about an industry-centric job search site. Sort of "The Ladders" for gearheads? I would love to see a site like this and would even consider paying a membership fee.
wmhjr
06-08-2011, 08:02 AM
How about an industry-centric job search site. Sort of "The Ladders" for gearheads? I would love to see a site like this and would even consider paying a membership fee.

Yeah, I agree. A "Dice.com" for the auto industry. It would benefit both people looking to further their automotive related career as well as especially small employers (like small custom shops) looking for talent!
jtkirk00
06-08-2011, 08:22 AM
Done!
rob_kibbe
06-22-2011, 07:47 AM
All,

First off, thanks a ton for participating in the survey I put out. I had no idea it would get the response that it did. I've compiled all of the results and put all entries into our $200 TCI Gift Certificate Contest - and the winner was Josh Laird! Josh should have the certificate in hand by now (sent last week).

I thought I'd post up a few pics from the results from the nearly 200 replies received.

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Based on all of the feedback I've decided to take some action and start putting together some materials to help people make the leap. I'm not guaranteeing it will be done in a timely fashion. :) I do think it's possible though (I'm living proof), but it's not easy, and it's not quick. I have more details listed here:


http://www.themusclecarplace.com/statistics-dont-lie-muscle-car-careers-rock (http://www.themusclecarplace.com/statistics-dont-lie-muscle-car-careers-rock)

Again, thanks for the feedback. Very much appreciated!!!!! As soon as I have something to share I'll put it up.
-Rob K
BulldawgMusclecars
06-22-2011, 08:51 AM
I left my job as a stockbroker in late '09 to open my own shop...and never looked back! Best move I ever made.
67zo6Camaro
06-22-2011, 10:16 AM
Same here, I left my 20 year career in Real Estate Consulting and education in Finance and Real Estate Law to persue my interest in well... Just making stuff. It turns out that most of my new business is based around the custom car industry. It's not easy starting over, but it sure is fun.