After 10 yrs here, finally a better paying job.
 

With better benefits.

Passed physical and drug test.
Wasnt worried. Don't even do prescribed unless pinch a nerve in lower back occasionally. Has to hurt bad, and only use a mild muscle relaxer.

Will be busier(2-1/2 times larger shop, double the techs), but should make day go faster.
Wont have to answer phone all day long dealing with wholesale accounts that return 3rd of what they order.
And only have to deal with walk-in's while full time guy at that counter is at lunch or vacation, etc.

Bad news wont be able to spend days here any more.
Or nights till get new home computer. Haven't had one 11-12 yrs.

Giving notice tomorrow or Friday, and being a rival company, probly be told to leave.
So hopefully be back here soon.

Thanks in advance.
Mike

OH YA....:beerchug: and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Congrats on the new job! It sounds like Christmas came a little early.

Best wishes and Merry Christmas to you.

Major congrats!!!

Going to a different dealer?

I've been at my current job 3-1/2 years...man what a blessing over where I was for previous 14 years. Previous job was parts manager at a school bus dealership, got the mushroom treatment, did 5 peoples job, left on good terms. Now there are 5 people doing the job I performed all by my lonesome, yes really!!!

Life is way too short to work for butt heads!!!

I work on school buses now, and suburbans, pickups, vans. It's awesome!!!

Good to hear Mike, good things come to people who wait, although 10 years at a job that is tough to go to is no picnic, and a long time to wait.

Merry Christmas, Brad

Cool.

Congrats and best of luck at the new place

Best thing I ever did was quit my job.

Congrats Mike and best of luck.

One more thing if we don't see you on here for a bit. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and yours. But do hope you get a computer for Christmas. ;)

Congrats Mike,I wish my parts manager would look for other job. He's over worked and under payed for what he does. Good luck with your new job!

congrats!! Nice work

congrats on the new job. I did the same thing 5 months ago and it was the best thing i ever did.

Good for you.wishing you well.

Congratulations, Mike!!

Congratulations Mike, hope it's as good as it sounds!

Good Deal!

Congrats and best of luck! But what are ya gonna do if they counter offer?????

Thanks everyone.

Looks like be here another 2 weeks unless decide to take some time off.
Surprised the owner didn't tell me to leave.
First time anyone can remember that happening.

Wow, that's surprising.

I was hoping to get run out out of the building from my last job. They asked me if I could stay an extra week on top of the 2 week deal, my new (and current) boss allowed me that (does that give you an idea of how awesome my current boss is? :))

I'm was standing in my office on that day when I told them I was leaving, w/ my immediate boss, and the general manger, and 2 other people. The general manager tells me I did a good job, first time in 14 years of being there...I almost busted out laughing...:D

I think that says more about who you are than them - same goes for Mike! :thumbup:

Sounds good, and good luck, wish you much success.

As a small employer, I will say this:


Good help is hard to find!

It's an adage, sure. But man, when someone does their job well, is reliable, and I can trust them, I will look at what is really going on.

You might get an offer soon. Don't be shy. Tell them/him why you're leaving.

I would council strongly on NOT accepting a counter offer no matter how good it my seem.

All too often an employer will make a counter offer which if accepted can give them a "cushion" while they sort themselves out and look for a new employee. Once that new guy is established they can start finding reasons for letting you go

Good luck with your new career

Ian

No worries, they cant/wont match the other place. Not even close.

Congratulations! Hope it works out for you. As fate would have it, I was offered a new gig today with a competitor. Much smaller place, many fewer layers of bureaucracy/management and I'll be able to make a bigger impact. I've known their service director for 20 years and know what he's about. Going to put in my notice tomorrow.

Congrats and Merry Christmas Mike!