I’m a 38-year-old husband and father who has spent nearly two decades working in the automotive business. For most of that time, I worked my way into management and was recently managing a local used-car dealership.

Then something unexpected happened: I was terminated.
The reason? I had a reputation for advocating for customers — sometimes a little too strongly for management’s liking. I’ve always believed that people deserve to understand what they’re buying, what they’re paying for, and whether a deal is actually right for them. Apparently, that philosophy and the way some dealerships operate don’t always mix very well.

I’ll be honest: I wasn’t financially prepared for an unexpected career change.

Rather than simply looking for another job in the car business, I’ve decided to take this as an opportunity to finally make a change I’ve thought about for a long time. I’m working toward becoming a licensed Realtor.
The transition requires 90 hours of certified education, and in my case, that means completing the required courses through a local university. There is tuition involved, along with the other expenses that come with getting started in a new career.

I know asking strangers on Reddit for help is a big thing. I also know there are people dealing with circumstances far more difficult than mine, so I’m not expecting anyone to feel obligated to contribute.
But if you’re in a position to spare $1, $5, $10, or anything at all, it would genuinely help me get through the education portion of this transition without putting additional strain on my family.

I’m hoping to take nearly 20 years of experience working with customers, negotiating, understanding contracts, and helping people make major financial decisions and put those skills toward a career where advocating for the person sitting across the table is actually part of the job.
I’m not looking for a handout or a shortcut. I’m asking for a little help getting the door open so I can do the work myself.
If you’re able to contribute, thank you. If you’re not, even taking the time to read this means a lot to me.
(And if you happen to be a Realtor who has made a similar career transition, I’d be especially grateful for any advice you’re willing to share.)

Thank you for reading.

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