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I find this happens everytime I get a somewhat attractive offer. It's like everybody (somehow) knows, and they tread on egg-shells until it's too late for me to accept an offer... then the fit hits the shan!

 

The trick to that is post your resume on every on-line job site... Most companies monitor those sites or have accounts for posting help wanted ads. Every month or so, "refresh" your resume so it bumps it. Posted Image

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That reminds me... can I use you as a reference on my Walmart application? I can just see me now in my spiffy blue vest..... helping the fat broad in the leopardskin tights and purple wedgies out to her minivan....

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Almost. Usually the guy you see sitting near the entrance or exit is borderline pathetic. No insult on old people intended but I think older people who want to keep working to stay active should not be sitting on their asses on the job... as their job.

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I'm fairly comfortable with the notion that, if my current employer suddenly decided I was "redundant" that I could find a fleet job in town that afforded several hours per week.... I have no desire to retire and, here in the middle of week two of my holiday, I am ready to go back to works (except for the friggin' heat STILL - over 80 F once again today and I am sweating like a pig).

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I think I'm going to lay down the line next time up. I'm doing a 11 MKX torque convertor right now and I can't find a damn reason why the TCC isn't locking up other than a small trail of metal that came out of the convertor with the old fluid. I'm pretty much guessing this thing needs a converter and other than that I have nothing else. No valves sticking, nothing. Trannies are a fucking guessing game and I'm sick of it. A converter is 3 days out and that's my rack this thing is tying up. I just did cats in a F250 gasser on the floor today because no racks are available.

 

After this no more. If they don't like it do me a favor and let me go.

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It is funny you guys start this thread. I am at this very point in my career/life right now. I wake up and hate going to work in the morning. I just have no passion for the job anymore or desire to bend wrenches for a living. Maybe it is a phase that will pass maybey not. My dream is to be a career firefighter. When I was looking for colleges I wanted to go for a degree in fire science/technology, however the program was full. I really liked fixin cars so went for diesel instead. I dont regret my decision in the least. My philosophy is "there is no regrets, at the time it is what you wanted" Hard to decide what to do right now though. I have to provide for my wife and pay bills but would have to go to school for a certification I still need to apply. life is full of decisions I guess

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Have you thought about being a fire mechanic? (repairing fire apparatus) Start by volunteering as a PT fireman and work your way into it. I do a lot of training for fire mechanics, they are a great group of guys who really love their jobs.

 

Good Luck!

 

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well guys I have an interview friday morning
Well I am sure you have interviewed a few times in your past, but try not to follow in this lad's foot steps from the classic "Trainspotting", unless of course you don't actually want the job. Posted Image
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well guys I have an interview friday morning. hourly job 10 miles from the house not working on cars. will see how it goes and if the offer will pay the bills.

So, what is the job Moe?
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Hey, Chan... Did they clear house at your store?

 

 

From T.A.D.A....

 

 

 

Are you currently working in the Service Department of automotive dealership and want a change?

Yes, we are growing and are accepting applications for all positions that are within an Automotive Dealership Service Department.

 

Everyone from Lot Personal to Support Staff to Advisors to Technician to Management are encouraged to apply.

 

 

We are a very busy, fast pasted, professional and enjoyable dealership to work for and offer excellent remission

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Hey, Chan... Did they clear house at your store?

 

 

From T.A.D.A....

 

 

 

Are you currently working in the Service Department of automotive dealership and want a change?

Yes, we are growing and are accepting applications for all positions that are within an Automotive Dealership Service Department.

 

Everyone from Lot Personal to Support Staff to Advisors to Technician to Management are encouraged to apply.

 

 

We are a very busy, fast pasted, professional and enjoyable dealership to work for and offer excellent remission

 

 

We got yet two more new service advisors, and I got an apprentice working with/for me now. As far as licensed techs, we don't have any room for another.
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This is my primary rack at work. The other one I have (ahem share) is in ground and not suitable for lifting trucks or cabs.

 

That's assuming this one is any better off

 

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There is exactly 19" from post to door on each side, so the truck is dead centered in between the posts. Every single one goes up like this. If I favor the right side a little bit it's a little better but that usually entails getting out and folding a mirror in. Also the garage door to get out is 90 degrees perpendicular. The layout of the shop is absolutely retarded

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Originally Posted By: cheezit
well guys I have an interview friday morning. hourly job 10 miles from the house not working on cars. will see how it goes and if the offer will pay the bills.
So, what is the job Moe?
building/repairing cng converted diesel engins for oil feild use. work will in in house and not on location.
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I believe you can adjust the cables to fix that.

The hoist folks say it's from the floor being slanted, there is a 2" difference in post height from the top of the ceiling (that's assuming the ceiling is level).

 

Plain and simple the building is falling over and my rack is sinking. There is a basement directly underneath and no support beam under the rack.

 

I want them to install a plate but the words have fallen on deaf ears

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I was thinking cables, too, I'd call Rotary and ask them the procedure for adjusting the cables. Their tech support guys know more about that lift than the install guys do.

As for the safety issue, if you want to play hardball send them a registered letter so if the worse happens you have documented the problem ahead of time. It could cost you your job to do this, though, as mgt won't take too kindly to it.

 

Good Luck.

 

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I have just made yet another full circle and crossed into the dark side as well.

 

Have been in the game for 34 years. Started in a Ford Dealership in 1978. Worked Independants, Company Goodyear stores, Dealerships in Ohio, Florida and now West Virginia. Owned a shop in Fla. for 5 years. Went into teaching alignment techniques for Goodyear. Sold parts 3 years.

 

Still return every time to line tech. Born here probably die here. Few headaches, great money, all expence paid training, 401 and retirement this time. Working in a Toyota Dealership. Haven't made money like this in over 10 years.

 

Guess you can't teach an old dogg new tricks!!

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I believe you can adjust the cables to fix that.

My fucking oath..... Leon, this isn't aimed at you but you were the catalyst......

 

A techs life depends on the hoist he is using... if the best we can muster is "I believe" when it comes to maintaining or inspecting something we depend on for our safety, something is truly fucking wrong and all anyone is doing is biding his or her time until they become just another fucking statistic.

 

Yes, you can adjust cables... but the bigger question is is WHY DO WE HAVE TO???? Yes, a cable can stretch or settle in over time... but a cable can also start pulling out of a thimble.... a cable can fray in an area not easily observed... Your hoist can do something to make a lady a widow and children orphans...

 

When is the last time anyone checked torque on their hoist anchor bolts... FWIW, torque is important and, if you get carried away, you can pull the anchors out of the slab - so use some fucking common sense. If you don't get carried away and the anchors pull out of the slab - use some fucking common sense.

 

When is the last time anyone read the operating instructions on their hoist. Has anyone ever heard of the Automotive Lift Institute? Do you know what it is? Have you read their manual?

 

When you set your hoist pads, do you have the foggiest fucking idea of what you are actually doing?

 

"My hoist scares me"..... Why the fuck are you trying to commit suicide?

 

Do I need to repost the eye ad?

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Before I forget... Yes I've read the manuals for all of our racks... Yes, I inspect "my" rack regularly - above and beyond stuff I notice day to day - lift chains, cylinder packing for drooling, anchor bolt torque (I check this every second payday).

 

If you lift a truck with a jack, you use a jackstand.... why would a hoist be "magic"?

 

ALI has a brochure with recommended lifting points. Workshop manuals have sections dealing with lifting a vehicle... Some of the techs around you will have you believe that reading this info makes you a !?@#%!. If being a !?@#%! keeps my wife from being a widow....

 

My fucking oath... I still cannot believe that this could ever become a topic.

 

Look here.

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Originally Posted By: lmorris
I believe you can adjust the cables to fix that.

My fucking oath..... Leon, this isn't aimed at you but you were the catalyst......

 

I guess I have been lucky enough to work on regularly maintained hoists. All I have to do is lube my slides, keep the arms clean, and, as you said, torque the mounting bolts. It was explained to me years ago how to adjust the cables to balance the two sides, but lack of needing to perform this task has caused it to wander from memory. The only issue I have had with my Rotary 12000 lb was a blown hydrualic line, thank fully the hoist was at the position I as able to work at, so no down time, and the locks worked. Posted Image

 

At our new shop I get a brand new Bendpack 18000 lb hoist and we will continue from there.

 

 

BTW, if he had posted about the floor being sloped, I never would have suggested the cable method. We had a hoist put into our old wash bay and the installer had to shim it up to level, then poured concrete under the posts for support. Do it right...

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