Hempstead Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I just quit my job of 15 years at the Dealership. I am tried of the bullshit warranty and constant pushing having to turn more hours. I am going to drive a semi for a friend so I hope I can still be a member Keith? I will still do side work on diesel but I have just had it with the auto industry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Once amember... always a memeber!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Clayton Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Lots of money to made in the trucking industry, lot of headaches also. I hope it goes well for you. I have often thought of making that switch but I like to sleep too much. My dad retired from driving a big rig after some 30 years or so, he had a million mile safety award to boot. Well I hope you don't miss the dealer life too much and make a rebound and keep 'er rubber side down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hempstead Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 Thanks Keith! I still want to keep up on what's happening with the ford diesel world and lend a helping hand when I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DwayneGorniak Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Once amember... always a memeber!!! Unless your name is Gale Banks, Right? Good luck to ya, Hempstead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hempstead Posted March 14, 2009 Author Share Posted March 14, 2009 Thanks for the support guys! This wasn't an easy decesion, I have been at this dealer since I was 17 years old and it was the only thing I knew. I just think it was time for a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Clayton Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 It sucks to loose another good tech in the industry, but Ford has brought this on themselves. And I don't want to see anyone held back if there is something better out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Browning Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Funny thing is that with the economy the way it is right now with over 8 million unemployed Americans there really are not many opportunities out there. At least I don't see any at the moment. For the moment I personally cant make any moves and if my wife does not find part time work soon I will need to find a second job which I fear will be difficult. I wish you success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekanik Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Good luck. I hope you find that the grass is greener on the other side. Its a wierd thing about being a tech. I really don't know of many guys that have made it to retirement. Most end up finding something else to do. Someone with 15 years experience who is a senion master can't be replaced by the kids that are getting into the buisness now and work in quick-lane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shlep Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Good luck with the new venture, I know I've thought about it a million times ..... anyways, keep in touch and let us know how things go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Warman Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Jimbo, I am sorry that you have had to consider this leap sideways in your career... but a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do.. Just one unasked for word of advice..... way back in the 70s, I had a Mack R700 and tried a year at long haul driving.... Do NOT lose your roots... Good luck, man... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Clayton Posted March 14, 2009 Share Posted March 14, 2009 Yeah, don't ever sell your tools!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARRY BRUDZYNSKI Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Yeah keep the tools, then you can fix your own truck when it goes down. Keeps costs down not having to rely on the "Rex's" of the world. Good luck and keep in touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveS Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Congratulations on finding something else that you want to do. It is too bad that the profession that you have worked at all this time has chewed you up and spit you out. I am struggling with my own moral being at a low point, and I suppose if I had something else that I was interested in I would go do it. Good luck with your new venture. If nothing else, sometimes trying something new makes you realize how much you liked your old situation. All the best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hempstead Posted March 17, 2009 Author Share Posted March 17, 2009 I will not be selling my tools. I do love to work on things and fix trucks, I will try to do some side work. If this doesn't work out I still have my certification and expericence. I am leaving tommorow morning for south carolina, so I will see how I like it. I love to drive so it shouldn't be that bad. Thanks for all the support guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Clayton Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 You're going to my old neck of the woods. I lived in Anderson exit 19 on I-85. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shlep Posted March 17, 2009 Share Posted March 17, 2009 I will not be selling my tools. I do love to work on things and fix trucks, I will try to do some side work. If this doesn't work out I still have my certification and expericence. I am leaving tommorow morning for south carolina, so I will see how I like it. I love to drive so it shouldn't be that bad. Thanks for all the support guys! I'm kinda jealous there Jim, one thing I always wanted to go drive for awhile but the family always discouraged me from doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hempstead Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 I went to Holly Hills and unloaded and then headed west of Nashville Tn and loaded last night and now on the way to Carey Oh today. Load tommorow in Toledo then down to Fort Recovery Oh to onload and then to Sydney Oh back to Joliet Il to unload then home and that will be late Friday night so I got alot of trucking to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hempstead Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 I will say one things guys hauling tanker is a tough job going through the hills of tennesse. It ain't like hauling a van trailer, this mother is surgeing back and forth and man are there some dumb people out here that pull out in front of ya! I have had to blown the train horn a few times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARRY BRUDZYNSKI Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Jim if you hit the Motor City give me a call. I'll buy you a cup of coffee. If you break down out on the road give me call I have contacts all over the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbudge Posted March 20, 2009 Share Posted March 20, 2009 It is unfortunate to see another experienced tech leave the trade, but how can you blame him. It is a thankless business, no one ever says thanks when you pull their ass out of a fire, but they sure call you an asshole crook when you ask to get paid for fixing their junk. And try to find someone with "the knack" to be a good mechanic. All the training in the world does not make a good tech, you need the knack, and it seems there is not much of it out there anymore. Good luck Jim. I have been doing this for 27 years now, I wish I had the guts to make the move you did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hempstead Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 I'll take you up on that Larry! Hope I never breakdown though but it's nice to know that I still can have some good connections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony302600 Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I just quit my job of 15 years at the Dealership. I am tried of the bullshit warranty and constant pushing having to turn more hours. I am going to drive a semi for a friend so I hope I can still be a member Keith? I will still do side work on diesel but I have just had it with the auto industry. I did it start of january and I DO NOT regret it. I could never go back ever since working the way I am now with a lot less stress and a lot more control over how much I make. Good Luck out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hempstead Posted March 31, 2009 Author Share Posted March 31, 2009 This is the start of my third week and I don't regret it yet. I know the honeymoon isn't over yet, but the stress is so much lower and I have alot more control of how much I make. Thanks for the support Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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