02-23-2026, 01:19 AM
Guys, I sincerely thank you for all of the good wishes on this venture. I very much appreciate all of your comments. It's still sinking in a bit. I woke up this morning to a text from the boss. He sent me the size chart for Sena helmets and asked what size I need. Then size charts for the jacket, pants, and Helite vest. All of that made it quite a bit more real. HR sent over all of the paperwork, I just completed it, and just hit send on my resignation email to my current boss.
I'm meeting up with the boss on Sunday for an orientation with the bike and to get the feel of it. I've crossed states on a GS, but I've never ridden an RT, so this will be interesting, especially in tight traffic. All of that lane splitting Pdedse mentioned? That's going to come in handy for sure. I know I have some kind of Adult ADHD, and sitting at a desk staring at screens, I can't seem to finish one thing without another popping into my head that seems more urgent. But riding in traffic funnels all of your random thoughts into one, single, focused line of thought. Scan, evaluate, execute, repeat. I love things that focus my mind.
And the pay? Did he give me the line about what he can pay me now but we'll see how it goes and I'll pay you more later? Pretty much, yeah. Actually, he sees me as the manager of the team and fleet, but so far there's no team or fleet. So, I'm starting as "Rider" to cut my teeth as the service builds with the promise that once we do have a fleet and a crew, I'll get bumped up to "Chief Rider". Two more bikes are currently being put together, and he's interviewing a few more riders. But, after a lifetime of hard work, I'm at the point where enjoyment outweighs the paycheck. More money would be nice, but we're doing fine.
I'm meeting up with the boss on Sunday for an orientation with the bike and to get the feel of it. I've crossed states on a GS, but I've never ridden an RT, so this will be interesting, especially in tight traffic. All of that lane splitting Pdedse mentioned? That's going to come in handy for sure. I know I have some kind of Adult ADHD, and sitting at a desk staring at screens, I can't seem to finish one thing without another popping into my head that seems more urgent. But riding in traffic funnels all of your random thoughts into one, single, focused line of thought. Scan, evaluate, execute, repeat. I love things that focus my mind.
And the pay? Did he give me the line about what he can pay me now but we'll see how it goes and I'll pay you more later? Pretty much, yeah. Actually, he sees me as the manager of the team and fleet, but so far there's no team or fleet. So, I'm starting as "Rider" to cut my teeth as the service builds with the promise that once we do have a fleet and a crew, I'll get bumped up to "Chief Rider". Two more bikes are currently being put together, and he's interviewing a few more riders. But, after a lifetime of hard work, I'm at the point where enjoyment outweighs the paycheck. More money would be nice, but we're doing fine.
You know what? I actually would like a pickle.