Cigar Industry Jobs?

[zackly]

After a lifetime of hearing variations on this theme " do something (career) you love & it will never seem like work" I'm wondering if any of you have investigated jobs in the cigar industry?
I have about 8 years until retirement and although I'm well established in my current career, it's not something I'm passionate about. I'm in a financial position where I don't need to make a large salary.
I have been in sales/marketing for quite awhile so I figure my best fit would be as a representative for a manufacturer or distributor.
Have any of you ever investigated jobs in the industry or care to offer any opinions? Thanks

[uptown_cigar]

Originally Posted by zackly

After a lifetime of hearing variations on this theme " do something (career) you love & it will never seem like work" I'm wondering if any of you have investigated jobs in the cigar industry?
I have about 8 years until retirement and although I'm well established in my current career, it's not something I'm passionate about. I'm in a financial position where I don't need to make a large salary.
I have been in sales/marketing for quite awhile so I figure my best fit would be as a representative for a manufacturer or distributor.
Have any of you ever investigated jobs in the industry or care to offer any opinions? Thanks

I worked a couple different industries over the last 15 years of my life...hotels and property management. The cigar industry is definitely where I'm most happy. To be fair, I'm running my family's business, and the money is not as good as other things I've done in my life, but again, I am happier than I've ever been. It would work out a little better if I was independently wealthy, but money isn't everything. I say, "Go for it!"