I'm looking for anyone working in the Business field for an informative interview.It's an assignment for class

Question

What is your position?

How much stress?

Education, experience


Benefits, Pay Range


Pros and Cons

Likes and Dislikes

Would you make the same career choice again?

What advice would you give me for this field?

Could you briefly describe an average day’s activities

What are the possible career paths in this field?

Answer 1

1. Auto Body Shop Office Manager

2. Stress depends on the day. Crazy customers, parts coming in wrong, etc. Every day has a different stress level

3. I have a BA in accounting but can't say that it was necessary.
Experience would be learned, you need to know vehicles, insurance company policies, have computer skills, etc. As for benefits, I work for a small company with a sole proprietor, benefits are not available. For a larger company such as a dealership, they should be available.

4. As for pay range, it depends on where you live. I live in a very rural area so the pay rate isn't super high but neither is the cost of living (I currently make 28K per year). This job in larger areas can pay a lot higher.

5. The pro's - I get very cheap vehicle repairs and my boss is great. The con's - I'd rather be at home.

6. Likes - I learn something new every day. The automotive and insurance industry are constantly changing, not necessarily for the better. Dislikes - See likes.

7. I love my job and would definately do this again.

8. Advice, as a woman, you need to be able to be around men being men, you can't be overly sensitive.

9. Day's activities - Write estimates, contact customers, order parts, account for income, pay the bills, pay the employees, be sarcastic with the boss (that's a big one!! lol).

10. Career paths? Well as an office manager, I can't really see it going any further unless you wish to get into the actual body work itself. Not for me though, I like my little cushy job that let's me go on Y/A whenever I like.

PHEW!! That's a lot of typing!!!!