Another reason I liked being a repoman was the simple fact that it is a cool job – a manly job. I do not think I could do a job that was not a tough guy’s job. I could see myself as a policeman, a fireman, a construction worker or maybe working offshore on an oil rig. I also know that you would not catch me for a minute waiting tables, being a nurse or working in a nail salon! Being a repoman is not for everybody, and I have seen plenty of guys come and go because they were not man enough to get the job done. I also have known plenty of men that would not even think twice about riding around in the middle of the night looking to repossess a car from some gangbanger. As a matter of fact, I know some dudes that would pee their pants if they were asked to get out and check a VIN in some high-class community – let alone do it in a housing project. Please don’t get me wrong, I am not invincible – bullets do not bounce off my chest and baseball bats do not snap in two when they hit my head! Being a manly repoman is not only about being a tough guy, but also about knowing when to walk away and what to say to diffuse an ugly situation.  It means knowing when to follow your gut instincts, as well as knowing your limitations. It is about how you hold yourself and about possessing confidence. A career as a repoman may not be every man’s dream job, but certain men are meant to be part of the repoman fraternity. There is a certain breed of men that just fit the mold of being a repoman. I can look at a newbie in the repossession industry for a quick minute and know deep inside if he is going to make it or not. Let’s face it, being a repoman is a cool job and a fun job, and I loved every minute of it!