Same job over 20 yrs running a shop for a construction co.
1990 6 guys in the shop, 2 mechs 4 drivers, 50+ hrs a wk,full insurance,profit sharing.
2001 4 guys 2 mechs 2 drivers,40hr no overtime (= 20% cut),profit share gone,401k started, up to $500 match,$10 a wk towards ins.
2003-2007 1-3% cost of living adjustments
2008 3 guys 1 mech 2 drivers, decent raise 5%, when my main guy retired, he wasn't replaced,finally got back to 2000 salary level
2010 3 of us, my 2 tk drivers get ot, no raise, still have 401k,but no match, insurance $100 wk,doing pretty good, I have a lot more responsibility, but feel fortunate at 50 not looking for a job
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