🏆 We’re Feeling the Love, Minnesota! 🏆
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🏆 We’re Feeling the Love, Minnesota! 🏆
View full postCongratulations to our newest Expert-level technician, Mario Salinas, for graduating from Audi's AEP program.
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Which Audi model best represents the brand's performance and luxury legacy?
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The new Q5 and A5 models launched with new technology. When a new model launches, we are in launch phase and have to contact Audi before proceeding with any repairs - big or small. Learning the new technology is challenging and exciting.
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💙 Making Miracles Happen at Miracle Place 💙
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Please join us in welcoming the newest members of our team!!
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Got this heavy duty work truck back to work after we custom made & replaced his hitch & trailer receiver.
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What's the number one thing a tech needs for a successful career in auto technology and repair?
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A great shop runs on 3 things:
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What tool brand do you trust the most?
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What’s your favorite type of job to work on?
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Another lift going in. This will be the second one we've added this year. Look at us grow!
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If you are unhappy with your work situation, what is the number one reason why you stay?
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In today’s hyper inflationary America, $50,000/ year gross income will barely pay your way. That’s what I made last year from my primary employer. I had to work a second job on the weekends to add $15,000 gross just to “get by”. I never thought in 1985 that after 37 years a ASE L1 master would have to work weekends just to scratch by. This industry is on hard times now so don’t anyone think it’s gona get better anytime soon… jmtc (edited)
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I'm in Pampa, TX, made $82,000 last year and on my way to doing better this year, they make sure I get to 80 hours a pay half and I've done better than 100 several. I'm middle of the road, can fix anything but not particularly fast. We have two open slots. No weekends unless you want to. (edited)
Mike - I appreciate the transparency in talking about this. I agree with you and I think it's such a big deal that we get these things out on the table. We're doing our best to make sure shops and techs are on the same page so we can address some of your concerns. Russell may have some good advice for you as well. He found himself in positions he didn't love and was finally able to find a shop that treated him well (other than the GM & TX thing).
Yes money is the largest reason, as well as the work life balance. Right now I work at a shop where I’ve had to give up challenging tasks that I loved doing for a 5 day work we and steady paycheck and benefits. I was burned out from working 55 plus hours a week and only getting a 1 week paid vacation a year. No sick days. No training opportunities.
I found over 38 years of working vehicle repair, the biggest issue is lack of organization, and quality communication between owners/managers. The issue is when owners/managers do not listen to their employees, so there a constant conflict which hurts shop moral and productivity. This causes turnover and quality of work that is not at the proper level. It starts with communication, attitude, and discipline. The owner/manager needs to be a leader, a listener, ask questions, then work with the team on solution.
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