onetwothree píše:Před pár dny jsem se - a byl to nápad prostě "z legrace" - rozhodl podívat na nabídky práce u týmů v F1.
No offense, but you really sound like you woke up one morning, realized your 8-5 job bores the hell out of you and said "I think I'll go to work for a F1 team today"
. Being a part of a race team is not what one simply decides to be. Instead, it's a part of who he is, who he's always been. It's not a career, a trade one can learn in school or a job anyone can do. What you're asking is like becoming a member of a top rock band, an Olympic team or a fighter pilot squadron. It's not a job or something you just happen to do for living, but who you are and what defines you. It's something you either live and breathe - which, in your case, doesn't seem to apply, or don't do at all.
One of my friends used to be on a NASCAR crew for some five years a while back ('til he got tired of it). Those guys, just like race car drivers, grew up literally in shops and pits, starting at go-kart tracks and local fairgrounds speedways, progressing to road courses in SCCA and Formula SAE circuits at selected technical colleges, Formula Ford, IndyCar Series, etc. It takes literally decades learning how to walk before one can run. Your skills you may consider "relevant" are, in fact, absolutely irrelevant without your background in either some sort of motorsport or at least automotive engineering. The days of starting with a broom and working your way up are long gone or may possibly apply to a career at your local McDonalds. If you get hired by a prestigious race team, it's because you're the best of the best in your field, not because it's your dream job the race team will teach you to do. As a F1 team Strategy Software Engineer, do you honestly think you'd be able to not just interpret and analyze the collected data, but also come to some educated conclusions and qualified recommendations without the knowledge of working mechanics involved and extensive experience and proven background in the racing industry? Don't fool yourself
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Then there's the language barrier. If I tell someone that "the elephant can't dig out running fat", "not to haze the hides with that raked sano" or "the zoomy with the huffer on the mouse ain't no stone" - and he has absolutely no clue what I'm saying, it's obvious he didn't grow up around cars and communicating with him is going to be a huge problem. If I ask you to get me a BFH and you bring me a tic tracer, then it's impossible to work with you. We speak in codes, use slang and language only we understand. When under pressure, we think fast, talk fast and act fast - and that's not all. We think alike. We call "top" and "bottom", "left" and "right", "front" and "rear" while knowing exactly what each of us will do. What's understood doesn't need to be explained or even discussed.
However, if you insist, here's some friendly advice... If you have any problem whatsoever to understand what I'm saying (and I've been trying to keep it very simple), you wouldn't even pass an interview, the less being able to work in English speaking environment. Don't flatter yourself. Stick to the language you actually know and can use (at least 'til you improve). Next, educate yourself. Knowledge is power. Although you may be interested in a specific field or position, you need to have well-rounded knowledge of race car dynamics and engineering, from chassis, suspension and brakes to engine tuning and aerodynamics - and that's not going to happen over night. And not only that, you also need real hands-on experience. Besides preferably attending an adequate technical institute or studying on your own, try to apply for internship at reputable speed shops, engine tuners and race car builders. Do NOT expect to get paid or doing nothing in exchange for valuable education, information and hands-on experience you receive. On the contrary, you may happen to sweep the floor, take out the trash and clean the toilets (yes, for FREE) the few first months in order to prove yourself and earn someone's time to share his knowledge. Try to learn from the best in the business. It may take months to earn their trust, but if you pass the test, the results are going to be most likely worth it. Next, when you actually gain some decent skills and knowledge, try to apply for any entry-level position at some active race team, in your case most likely rally or road racing oriented. Again, do NOT expect to get paid. First you need to earn your keep, prove yourself and become a valuable member of the team. Don't stop educating yourself, broadening your horizons, gaining knowledge and hands-on experience at any point along the way. Only when you're not just good enough, but one of the best, you may try your luck and possibly get a chance at some professional race team and actually start getting paid for what you're doing. It's not easy or big money, though, not for that kind of work. Most people do it for love and passion. You won't starve to death, but you won't live in a mansion and drive a Ferrari either. You will travel a lot, but won't see the world. You'll live in hotels and work in trailers and pits around tracks, under pressure and in all kinds of conditions. Also, there's no job security. You may be let go at any time when your team doesn't place well, loses a sponsor or there are some necessary budget cuts. Again, this line of work is not for everybody and achieving your goals won't certainly happen over night. It may take decades of hard work, sacrifices and dedication just to find out if you have it in you. Are you willing to take that chance?
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