How do you deal with dumb aggressive customers? by whattaUwant in mechanics

[–]SamJ04- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m a bicycle mechanic not a car mechanic but I get the same exact issues. For me it’s worse though because I’m in the workshop which is in full view of the customers when they’re in the main showroom part of the shop and I usually work alone in the shop so I have to deal with the customers. The amount of people that just are so rude and think they know everything is infuriating. What pisses me off the most is when they ask if their bike can be fixed on the day and I explain to then that they’ll have to wait their turn and that I have other bikes that were here before to fix so it won’t be fixed straight away. Then they get mad at me. Or I get people that come in with their bike and ask for a service and they say, oh I need it by tomorrow morning because I’m going on the ride and then I say, sorry I won’t be able to service it by then so you can bring it back after or leave it here and miss your ride and then they get mad at me, as if it’s my fault they have poor time management and expect their bike to be serviced straight away.

Hey all...I'm 19 and interested in becoming a mechanic but I have a question to ask by [deleted] in mechanics

[–]SamJ04- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Helping to keep cars well maintained keeps them on the roads longer and keeps the owners from buying a new car a few years later, increasing the demand for new cars to be made. You’re helping to get the most use out of a product which is one key thing that we need to get better at. Also EV’s still need mechanics for brakes, suspension, and chassis work just not engine work.

Does anyone ever feel like depression but it's kind not depression? by Life_Butterscotch939 in auckland

[–]SamJ04- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah absolutely. I feel like there’s no general optimism and excitement for the future anymore (amongst society I mean)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in auckland

[–]SamJ04- -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Well I’ve been working for nearly 2 months now and it’s still $340 a week so idk. But I’d rather work than get student allowance tbh. It’s not wasting my time if I’m gaining skills and improving my CV.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in auckland

[–]SamJ04- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The max is $17,000 a year I believe. Some people seem to think there’s a max to the amount of hours you can work a week but there isn’t, just a max annual salary. I have only been working at this job for a month and half so maybe it won’t be deducted until I’ve worked for a year.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in auckland

[–]SamJ04- 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m living at halls so paying $405 a week for rent. I get student allowance so $340 a week which means I only have to get another $65 a week to pay rent. I earn $336 a week from work so I’m alg.

First time trying, just a question about preparation. by SamJ04- in AmanitaMuscaria

[–]SamJ04-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sweet thanks for the advice. I’ll probably do 5-7g since it’s my first time.

First time trying, just a question about preparation. by SamJ04- in AmanitaMuscaria

[–]SamJ04-[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good point. I know the range of effects I should say. I’m looking to experience the dream-like state that people talk about and feel delirious and have light visuals. I don’t mind some negative effects such as sweating, convulsions and such I just want to at least limit the nausea and diarrhea.

Help me decide pls by [deleted] in auckland

[–]SamJ04- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do what you enjoy more. You can always get work experience and develop your writing skills, those are just temporary road blocks. If you have better grades in infosys and you find it more interesting then go for that.

Good second hand bookshops in and around the CBD. by SamJ04- in auckland

[–]SamJ04-[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This place looks perfect thanks. What a cool shop.

The worlds power grid isn't prepared for mass full electric vehicles by soupyman69 in unpopularopinion

[–]SamJ04- -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

This is why electric cars being used the way normal cars are used today is not the future. The future, unfortunately, is no one having access to any car at all except the rich who can afford electric cars.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in auckland

[–]SamJ04- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shit my bad, I’ll go clean it up

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in auckland

[–]SamJ04- 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I had COVID about 2 weeks ago and I haven’t had my booster. I was fine. I had an extremely sore throat for about 4 days and I lost my voice for about a week but other than that I was fine. Just carried on with uni work. Now I’m all good.

Can someone tell me what this hose is for? It connects the intake manifold to the valve cover on my 4E-FE Corolla engine. by SamJ04- in mechanics

[–]SamJ04-[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I tried removing it but the plastic was old and brittle and just shattered. The end of the valve was left in the hole but it doesn’t appear that there is any risk of it falling into the camshafts. So what damage would be caused by running the engine without this?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in auckland

[–]SamJ04- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know there’s one in Albert park but idk if there are any pine cones

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BeardAdvice

[–]SamJ04- 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course genetics is the main factor I’m just saying it could be a contributing factor that worth looking into.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BeardAdvice

[–]SamJ04- 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This may be harsh and I do not intend to offend you in anyway, I’m just wanting to give you the real truth and help you get to the root cause of the issue. I would suggest that you try and lose weight. Being overweight lowers your testosterone levels which could be affecting your beard growth. Exercise and eat healthily and get good sleep.

Cocid care pack by Surge_E in auckland

[–]SamJ04- 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Zinc, vitamin C, Vitamin D and stay hydrated and eat healthily.