Career Transformations

A Common Dilemma 

“I love motorcycles! How do I get a job in the motorcycle industry?”

We get this question all the time. Usually it comes from a passionate motorcycle enthusiast who has a thriving career yet feels that something is missing. Something to help put a little pep in their step, especially when the alarm goes off Monday morning. I completely understand this. I lived it after graduating college while working for our family firm. While I was honing my skill set, I was totally obsessed with my new favorite hobby, motorcycling.

Let’s Start With Some Facts

Fact #1 – No matter your area of expertise, it is likely your earning potential is higher in other industries outside motorcycling. Salaries are strong in hospitality, finance, IT, cybercrime, pharmaceuticals, construction, healthcare, and the list goes on. 

You’ve heard of the “sunshine tax” in places like California or Florida, right? Well in our industry, it’s called the “fun tax.” Generally speaking, more people want to come into our industry than leave. But if you are ready and can adjust to a highly probable (but not always) financial change, there is no better time to explore your options than right now.

Read my column in Women Riders Now.