estew Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Having been a Ford tech for going on twenty years,I do not see the ownership changing for the better. It seems like when "owner junior" inherits the business he cuts our collective throats. These new owners fresh from business school only understand spreadsheets and the bottom line. So I now negotiate a guaranteed contract.If you think about it,why not? It can be set up anyway you both agree on. For instance, I'm the gut who gets mark 8 heater cores,4.0 and 6.0 motors in milk crates towed in from the local independant. There is no way you can make flat rate doing that and warranty work. Think about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Clayton Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Ah, Mark VIII heater cores, that brings back fond memories. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/sick.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Welcome to the DTS estew. I don't have a contract but I did negotiate a guaranteed income just to keep me punching in every day. I suppose I have a special relationship with my dealer, the owner and the managers. They recognize the skills and the success rate of my efforts and they keep me happy. I don't take advantage of the situation and try to continually do the best I can every day. I am not perfect. Since that initial "negotiation" they have boosted my pay significantly to ensure my happiness. Make no mistake, I am not complacent at all. Like anyone else, I always strive for more. My pay also provides an incentive to remain productive and INCREASE my paycheck and a bonus to keep my teammates productive. I do however take the lions share of the high tech and shit work. I know exactly what you mean. As long as you both deliver and respect the relationship... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARRY BRUDZYNSKI Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 I was going to reply to this one, but I figure Jim will have his way with you Keith!!! /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/laugh.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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