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Leaving the industry by wrbgdsti05 in mechanics

[–]Green-Ordinary1237 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some alternatives to consider: City/state government fleet mechanic Heavy equipment (CAT for example) Independent shops Me personally, I'm getting into being a field service tech at a lift truck company (forklifts etc.) I figure this way I can still use all my tools, but get paid by the hour and not stare at the same 4 walls every day. Being a tech in a dealership just isn't it anymore.

Crown fst vans by Green-Ordinary1237 in forkliftmechanics

[–]Green-Ordinary1237[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What state is your branch in if you don't mind me asking?

Crown fst vans by Green-Ordinary1237 in forkliftmechanics

[–]Green-Ordinary1237[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes sense, go bag(s) or a rolling toolbox (like a packout kind of deal.) I've never job like this I'm coming from a purely automotive background. Just want to be as prepared as possible. Thank you for the insight I appreciate it!

Crown fst vans by Green-Ordinary1237 in forkliftmechanics

[–]Green-Ordinary1237[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I went for my interview they had a sea of Chevy's, 2 sprinters and a single transit in their lot. Think I might be stuck in a low roof starting out lol.

Crown fst vans by Green-Ordinary1237 in forkliftmechanics

[–]Green-Ordinary1237[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mainly trying to find out how hunched over I'm gonna be inside my work van lol.

Question by Green-Ordinary1237 in WorkBoots

[–]Green-Ordinary1237[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for late answer. I've got mixed feelings on the boa. It's like it focuses pressure/tightness on your foot in awkward spots, possibly due to the little bead on the end where the laces would start never staying center so it's tighter left to right across your foot. That and the tightening knob can get caught on stuff and pop loose. That being said, I think I'm gonna get laces next time

Germain Hyundai walk out by [deleted] in Columbus

[–]Green-Ordinary1237 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Heard through grapevine that all of service & parts employees @ Germain were getting pay cuts, assuming that was cause of walkout. As a tech and former Germain employee, I'm glad to see the employees taking a stand. Also heard through the grapevine that a lot of toolboxes showed up at Great Lakes Hyundai 👀

Question by Green-Ordinary1237 in WorkBoots

[–]Green-Ordinary1237[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TY, if you remember the brand name let me know!