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Post by st66 on Aug 11, 2020 17:25:35 GMT 1
Is it or is it not great when you go into work this morning and the manager has a go about feck all picy picy so I turned around and said tell you wot, I'm on a week's notice as of now and he says no you go now so I say we'll if that's your attitude I will,, new job search,,, great..
Some company's just are not worth the effort are they
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Post by botty on Aug 11, 2020 17:30:25 GMT 1
Good luck with your search, not a good time to be looking for a job.
So few jobs, too many applicants.
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Post by veg on Aug 11, 2020 17:34:45 GMT 1
This wasn’t Stella induces was it? 😁
Sometimes you have to make a stand you’re a long time dead.
I left the old bill before pensionable age everyone said I was mad I didn’t have a job wife supported me (job was making me ill) I haven’t looked back I’m self employed have a few decent contracts regular work more money far less stress and the boss is a decent bloke 👍
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Post by flames on Aug 11, 2020 17:49:52 GMT 1
far less stress and the boss is a decent bloke 👍[/quote]
I've heard he is ginger so he is liable to explode over something trivial at any time......you have been warned.😁
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Post by st66 on Aug 11, 2020 17:49:56 GMT 1
No veg mate I wish it was lol no,, was working in a main dealership, one off 6 he has in northwest so after three months of furlough he decides to close the branch I was at,, fair comment due to virus ect so he moves three of us 30 miles down the road so I moved all my tools down and travelled to and from, now when he said to move I asked about fuel arrangements yeah yeah ile sort something, which never appeared, so few weeks back I gets pulled in to the office with wots going on anth you don't seam happy to wich I say yeah well I'm spending £200out of my wage for fuel a month too and fro and I'm a bit pissed off,, oh so it's not the work?? Eh???, so he says Hele have a word with the boss so I leave it at that,, coz he obviously never did, as nothing sorted, until this morning he comes over I need a word,, bearing in mind I did say to the Mrs the last chat let's say,, that's a set up I can feel it just watch,, fair enough this morning pick pick you missed this ect you didn't secure the cover on the time belt you did yesterday?? I know I did,, blah blah,,, so I say look ile put a week's notice in he say no go now,, so I did...arranged a van pick my boxes up tomorrow f**k em,,, everything happens for a reason mate so for the best no doubt,, but if I'd been on the Stella would've gone slightly different I'm sure lol but I'm wiser than to play there games mate,, bad time though to look ,,, but we shall see should go self employed but that's another huge step cheers tho for the thought guys 👍👍👍👍
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Post by veg on Aug 11, 2020 17:57:20 GMT 1
This isn’t meant to be patronising but the biggest step to self employment generally is in your head. Ask any of the guys on here that are. If you can afford to be supported for a while as it won’t happen over night but normally within 6 months you’ll know whether it’s working. However trained mechanics are in demand. Good luck with whatever you chose to do. 👍
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Post by st66 on Aug 11, 2020 17:59:58 GMT 1
Thing wots pisses me off is OK I know there are to many techs at the place for the work OK don't you dare tho blame my workmanship as an excuse to push me as I was the last one in instead of just being upfront but they can't do that these days apparently they need an excuse that's wots boiled me really cheeky t**ts,,, oh the Stella's out lol 😝😝😝👍👍👍👍
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Post by st66 on Aug 11, 2020 18:02:05 GMT 1
Yeah cheers veg mate I get that wasn't patronising mate,,, its just the step I know getting premises eguipment ect,, was looking into a grant not so long ago so possibly an option ile look into it further I think,, my own boss 🤔
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Post by st66 on Aug 11, 2020 18:03:24 GMT 1
Not keen on shirt and tie tho lol
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Post by veg on Aug 11, 2020 18:12:53 GMT 1
What about going mobile? No premises on peoples drive ways at least to start building your brand? Tools in a van etc.
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Post by veg on Aug 11, 2020 18:15:00 GMT 1
Get a trainee think there are grants he valets car at the end it’s all about having a usp ( unique selling point) we come we service we valet we leave same as dealers but not f**kin £100 pr hour.
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Post by iwantalc on Aug 11, 2020 18:17:42 GMT 1
Yeah cheers veg mate I get that wasn't patronising mate,,, its just the step I know getting premises eguipment ect,, was looking into a grant not so long ago so possibly an option ile look into it further I think,, my own boss 🤔 why look at premises get some cards and leaflets printed mobile mechanic servicing , repairs at home or work i know a couple of people that do this and never seem to be short of work ,,good luck with what ever you decide now crack on with the stella |
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Post by beardy on Aug 11, 2020 19:02:15 GMT 1
Definitely not being negative re going alone as a mobile mechanic. But a mate of mine does suffer with the weather in the winter time. Just something to hear in mind.
Good luck though. 👍🏻
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Post by bigkenx on Aug 11, 2020 19:48:09 GMT 1
I was a time served mechanic and I’d had enough I went on the electric utilities, but at every job there is a tosser some are better to deal with than others it is more pc nowadays but it was always sorted out other ways before , it only takes constant nick picking to slowly make the piss boil then it’s shove your job it doesn’t need be like that they possibly wanted to push you out as well that is another aspect so the time is right for you and it’s better to regret something you have done than regret if not doing it at all
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2020 19:55:38 GMT 1
far less stress and the boss is a decent bloke 👍 I've heard he is ginger so he is liable to explode over something trivial at any time......you have been warned.😁 [/quote] I love being a stereotypical ginger same as Veg. We get loads of compliments especially from the ladies. The ladies love a bit of ginger :-) Anyway going self employed (since the mid 90's) was the best thing I ever did. So Good Luck ST66, Life is too short to put up with utter tossers |
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Post by skydemon on Aug 11, 2020 20:02:09 GMT 1
This smells of constructive dismissal. Get in touch with one of those no win no fee types 👍🏼
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Post by 4l04ever on Aug 11, 2020 20:03:26 GMT 1
Some managers are tw4ts! What comes around, goes around. My old manager went out of his way to not help me when I was diagnosed with a disability. 6 months later he got made redundant! Serves the fat forker right! Let's hope that car dealership goes bust and soon after your old boss will be on "Can't pay, we'll take it away" :-)
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Aug 11, 2020 20:31:49 GMT 1
Feck the tossers 🖕
Is their not local garage you can work out of
There is a place local to me that rents out ramps
Guy owns a taxi fleet and the garage services them
The ramp is paid by doing so much of his work. The rest of the time you bring in whatever work you like for yourself
Steve
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Post by chrisg on Aug 11, 2020 20:34:33 GMT 1
What about going mobile? No premises on peoples drive ways at least to start building your brand? Tools in a van etc. My first thought. I’m sure there must be some start up grant. There’s a mobile mechanic I’ve used and he’s always busy. |
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Post by st66 on Aug 11, 2020 22:14:00 GMT 1
Cheers guys,, good advice so looking into it,, grants ect,,, not one verbal or written warning ever in my life and none from my last employer,,, the boss always said hi chatty ect,, totally set up on managers side I believe, but then he must've had the owners say in it,,, more faces than a rubic cube,, I hate two faced people and plenty there I tell ya,,, I could tell you some stories for example servicing dealer cars with none genuine parts,,, and charging £297 for oil and filter change only,, with parts from npa or euros. No no no no,,, best off away it beggars belief how they get away with it,, I don't work like that,
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Post by flames on Aug 11, 2020 22:23:17 GMT 1
far less stress and the boss is a decent bloke 👍 I've heard he is ginger so he is liable to explode over something trivial at any time......you have been warned.😁 I love being a stereotypical ginger same as Veg. We get loads of compliments especially from the ladies. The ladies love a bit of ginger :-) Anyway going self employed (since the mid 90's) was the best thing I ever did. So Good Luck ST66, Life is too short to put up with utter tossers[/quote] My Mrs has a soft spot for gingers...... she loves my pubes. .🤣🤣🤣🤣 |
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Post by st66 on Aug 11, 2020 22:49:40 GMT 1
Oh no don't put that image in my head man guy lol aggghhhhh to late 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
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Post by veg on Aug 11, 2020 22:53:07 GMT 1
Ginger = rusty forest.
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Post by Norbo on Aug 12, 2020 7:50:52 GMT 1
I have worked for places were i have hated every day . owned by people that treat you like crap talk to like crap and have no appreciation for hard work.
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Post by st66 on Aug 12, 2020 8:19:01 GMT 1
Cheers norbo mate, know exactly wot you mean mate, and look now, your a legend here , just goes to show wot good skills can do 👍👍👍
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Aug 12, 2020 8:23:02 GMT 1
Yr very brave especially with the current climate, but know where you are coming from. Good luck, and agree self employed is probably a way forward.
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Post by mak595 on Aug 12, 2020 9:56:51 GMT 1
i know a few lads who work at the local Honda dealership, out of the blue they get dragged into the office and told the bodyshop is shutting and moving to Blackpool (25 miles away) so either work there or leave.....
Lucky im out of the bodyshop game now after 20 years in it, good riddance
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2020 12:40:12 GMT 1
I'd find a business model on the lines of, just for arguments sake, a 250cc Honda V twin 2 Stroke
Owners are misty eyed mid life crisis 40+ somethings
Owners don't know a lot
Owners too busy to do it themselves
Owners with too much money
Owners more than happy to have their pants down just so they have "your workshop" on their invoice
The vehicle in question is relatively easy to work on but you can use smoke and mirrors to hide the simplicity of your work and availability of parts
Set up fixing or rebuilding stuff and build a reputation based on self presentation (a bit like rate my builder where you get all your mates to say how great you are)
Just a thought ......
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Post by JonW on Aug 12, 2020 13:50:39 GMT 1
Working for yourself has its upsides, but also its downsides as well, one is that you rarely turn off and are always 'on call'. It wont save you from idiots, but it may save your sanity.
I think with cars the guys you want to target are the millenials who live at home and have too much cash. They seem to be the place where cash is no object. The other end of the scale is straight service work, in and out fast oil changes that you charge an hour for but take only 20mins etc. Do lots of them and get them to bring the cars to you so no down time. Service work used to keep the lights on, now it can be a huge money maker. Defo dont do long jobs for people with no money who will forget your estimate by the time the bill comes. Soul destroying dealing with them.
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Post by st66 on Aug 12, 2020 14:59:43 GMT 1
Example I mean the dealership I was at for example. £75for an mot,,, £295 for oil change with a non genuine oil filter mostly,, ffs that's unreal and people pay it wtf,,, there's money there but have to tap into it,, an mot slott costs £1.75 last I heard,,, oil, 4to 5 ltrs £30_40,, a filter wot £6,,,,, unreal £90 an hr diagnostic work Jesus it takes ten mins to plug it in and know why your eml lights on the dash,,, as I say unreal
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