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Good, then you're already in a position of power!!! Apply for the next good position that is advertized, and STICK IT TO YOUR BOSS HARD /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/hahaha.gif /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/whattodo.gif

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Keep doing what you do!!!! If you can sleep at night then I would say your doing it correctly. Don't comprimise quality work for shoddy quantity. As for venting we all do at sometime, some more than other's I won't mention any names....It's good for your well being.

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And by the way Jose, don't give up on the dealership scene. You just may have to give up on your dealership and possibly move to make your situation better. But keep at the training and make your resume even thicker.

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Keep doing what you do!!!! If you can sleep at night then I would say your doing it correctly. Don't comprimise quality work for shoddy quantity. As for venting we all do at sometime, some more than other's I won't mention any names....It's good for your well being.

You talking to me? /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eeeesh.gif You talking to me? /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/eeeesh.gif

 

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I may be calling you tomorrow. Need an injector hose & fitting "kit" for a 92 F350 7.3L.

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Hello to all,

I am another tech looking to jump ship. I am 36 years old, have been a Ford tech for my entire professional career starting back when I was a freshman in high school sweeping floors and dumping garbage. I now find myself at a crossroads, I love being a Ford wrench, I just can't stand working for these pathetic, disrespectful, smug, smarmy, pieces of collective crap any longer. I refuse to work flat rate. Don't get me wrong, I like to work at a good clip, but I just don't see flat rate being good for the customer or the tech. I'm tired of being a member of one of the most difficult trades to work in and being paid less than them. Plumbers, electricians, etc, for the most part don't have the investment in tools that we have. Our trade is getting more and more complicated. For instance, compare a vehicle built in 1990 to a vehicle built in 2008, other than four tires, they are not even close. Now, compare a toilet from 1990 to now, whats the difference other than the guy installing/repairing it makes a ton more money to do his job. I live in the San Francisco bay area and I cannot afford to live here anymore. I would like to make a decent enough wage that my wife can stay home and raise the kids, we can live in a modest home in a decent neighborhood , and maybe put a little money into savings. Hell the jerkoff I work for doesn't pay for A.S.E. testing. He doesn't even contribute to a 401k for that matter. I need to find a shop where I can work my ass off and feel like an idiot for doing so. I would love to look forward to going to work again. Hell, I'd like just to make 40 hours a week. How is it out there? Are there any places like this left?

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Well it has been a long, hard five months since I started this topic. I am relieved and happy to report the hiring of a tech, a REAL Ford Diesel tech with training, experience and what seems to be a good attitude. Whats more I think he is a nice guy and should fit in nicely. He starts Monday! If that wasn't good enough news for me, my manager and I discussed hiring an apprentice, that too is a GO and that lucky young man gets hired on Monday if he passes the screening. Holy shit! Things are looking up! I just hope we didn't lose too many customers from turning them away and scheduling three weeks out.

I now have an apprentice that started a week ago. I have never had any co-worker who genuinely fit that description so I have some adjusting to do as I am not accustomed to having somebody working directly with me all day. But so far it is going well and I have already developed a sense of confidence in this young technician in that he will likely do well in this field. By the way, he has joined us so when he decides to make himself known, please give him a proper DTS hazing.

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You got it buddy but be careful about Jim... /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/cover.gif

 

What's his name?

Where has he been?

And so on?????

 

I figured it out, his online name is "dupont" I really hope this is not in regards to JEFFY "24" Golden what?

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