One of the guys I work with shot himself in the career last week. He was working 2 jobs for us as partsman/storeroom person and 2nd one as a building maintenance person which paid a little more (was for his dad), so he asked for a promotion to full counterman about 2 months ago. They OK'd it and said they would reveiw his skill level in xxx days. He works 2nd shift which means counterman still does some receiving work plus menial tasks we all do when it's needed. We all will do that other stuff as needed.

He kept the 2nd job anyway and has been burning through his vacation since he's tired and overworked. Doesn't feel he's being recognized for his abilities (lack of more like), etc. He asked for $3/hr more. Got a quick no. Asked for $1/hr more and again no. Then the dummy writes a resignation letter and says he's leaving unless he gets his $1/hr more. Guess what? They accepted his resignation.

So, I worked an extra 1.5 on Thurs, and all this week I'll be covering  part of his shifts. Next 2 weekends will be out for car work since I won't be home much during the week. Nice thing is we'll cover the house payment in just overtime :)

Now is not the time to try and force your hand with employers, folks do not seem to get that through their head. Even if you have been with a company since day one or are the most senior member of the staff still many folks who will take your job for less.

At least you got a substantial amount done inside the car though. Regading that other employee. At least he was smart enough to handle it in a resignation form. He will be better off working for his dad with one job that pays better anyways and you will end up with more income picking up the extra hours in a time where companies do very little overtime. Its a win win for everyone IMO.

Thanks. It's just temporary. I have a feeling he might try to come back, but I think that door is shut. You can't try to hold an employer hostage when you're not that good and are continually asking for changes. They have adjusted his hours for him and people have really tried to help him out personally when they could. He's kind of created his own bad luck/hardships over time, but doesn't recognize how to overcome them. When I stopped drinking hard alcohol, I gave it all to him. He's not a huge drinker, but I thought he'd appreciate it. I gave him my woodburning fireplace insert (worth a couple hundred bucks) for him to heat his garage. Another co-worker would bring in extra food for dinner and share. Now, he has no raise, and still doesn't have the 40 hours per week income either. his wife doesn't work (currently) so she can be with their 3 under school age kids.

As for my car, I got a 3rd package of floor stuff. It goes down fast. I should be able to finish that by the end of the month. The rear interior will go in fast once I get going on it, and same for the front. Shouldn't be a problem to finish before the clock runs out, probably be done by the end of the month.

-- Edited by bowtie on Sunday 6th of March 2011 07:58:47 PM

I just took a part time job at an Auto Parts store working about 20 hours a week. So my total now is about 40-45 day job and 20 part time so 60-65 hours a week. It does cut down on playing with the car, but is nice to see the checking account rise instead of fall. I plan on starting my car for the 1st time since tear down during the week of March 21st so it is all down hill from there. The extra hours helps pay for a few "extras" and keep you focused on your winter goals due to the lack of work time.

-- Edited by seagrams72 on Sunday 6th of March 2011 09:20:38 PM

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I just took a part time job at an Auto Parts store working about 20 hours a week. So my total now is about 40-45 day job and 20 part time so 60-65 hours a week. It does cut down on playing with the car, but is nice to see the checking account rise instead of fall. I plan on starting mine during the week of March 21st so it is all down hill from there. The extra hours helps pay for a few "extras" and keep you focused on your winter goals due to the lack of work time.

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Andy, if you're going to pick a place to have a part time job... you picked the right place for hopefully a parts discount!

When I was first married and we had our first child, I worked part time in a hardware store after my 'regular' job to pay off some bills.  It was tough coming home after the 1st job and leaving for the 2nd job in the next hour, but it was worth it to pay some things off! 

On a side note, I wouldn't mind going back to the hardware store job in a few years when I'm ready to 'downshift' as I enjoyed helping people and selling all the cool tools!

 

I did it too. Before kids and marraige, I worked for Best Buy and did 50 hrs/week. I left there from full time and went to another job, but stayed on for about 20 hrs/week. Still did that when I became a driver for friendly. Did that for quite a while. At the smae time, my wife (then girlfriend) and I did property management for our apartment so we had apartments to clean and take care of, b ut rent was $125/month plus a garage space (1998 prices!) Made it easier to b uy our first house. Now, I'd rather work less and be home more. My wife sitll only works part-time to watch the kdis, but we make it work with some sacrifices.

If it wasn't such a crappy drive to Fridley from here, I'd come apply for the job. I'd rather have a dependable, year round income instead of my "seasonal" self-unemployment...

Bryan, I need the left front wheel bearing assembly for my 2000 K1500 and the dust cap. If you get a chance this morning, can you look them up with cost and I'll call later when I get done at the Dr.'s.
Thanks...

Are they looking to fill the spot Bryan?

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Are they looking to fill the spot Bryan?

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No, I talked to him a while ago about the bearing and asked. The position is already covered.

 

Yep, they have a night service runner they stole. Really all they needed at 2nd shift is someone to help the counterman with lackey type stuff more than another counterman. The 5-7ish time slot is where they will run a little short in manpower, but until a month ago, there was only 1 guy anyway on the counter and the other kid did backroom stuff anyway. Eventually, he might get some time learning the parts counter, but ours is not the place to jump in cold. We just hired a 20 year counterperson with 10+ years of GM, then 9 at a european dealer. After a month, there's still a learning curve happening. I can't imagine a newby doing anything but struggle. We're just too busy and run too lean on manpower to train or "cultivate" someone unfortunately.

-- Edited by bowtie on Monday 7th of March 2011 10:01:24 PM