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Originally Posted by asphaltgambler
Problem is most people want, even demand a great Technician, but no one company is willing to sacrifice some profit to pay a minimum, base rate, or gaurantee. If I diagnose and repair the veh correctly the first time, on time I have completed my obligation. But if someone at the front counter p*sses the customer off, or the *****ty parts I install go south, or a miriad of other things go wrong where does that leave me??
My gross income this year is down $35K from mid '07 level
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My gross income this year is down $35K from mid '07 level too.
As are many working in many different fields.
I also have signed many paychecks over the years. Many of my good technicians were making $80-100K in a franchised dealership environment. Some still are, but some also do not have jobs at all. BTW, I have not worked for a dealership or dealer group that did not guarantee a base. Most bases were in the $3000/mo range. Many technicians also turned 110% efficiency, month in month out. Those were the techs that could make $10K in a great month.